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Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter removes UNRWA fundraising link from Instagram after backlash
Vice President Kamala Harris' stepdaughter has removed a link to a fundraising page for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from her Instagram page after she received backlash for promoting the agency whose employees were accused of participating in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Teacher fired for whistleblowing on school’s ‘trans affirming’ policy sues county
A teacher in Nottingham, England, has initiated legal action against Nottinghamshire County Council and a primary school for dismissal and alleged discrimination after voicing concerns over orders that an 8-year-old child be recognized by new pronouns and name as per the school’s policy on trans affirmation.
Thousands of Russians joined protest against Putin who secured 5th term as Russia's president
Thousands of Russians have taken to the streets in protest against Vladimir Putin, who has clinched a fifth term as Russia’s president, amid allegations of electoral manipulation and the absence of genuine opposition. The election, resulting in an 88% win for Putin, has been marred by controversy, with claims of vote rigging and suppression of dissent.
Christian actress ordered to pay $350K after being fired over Bible verse social media post
Seyi Omooba, a Christian actress dismissed from a stage adaptation of “The Color Purple” for her alleged homophobic remarks, has lost a protracted legal battle, culminating in a directive to cover legal expenses exceeding $350,000.
Pepperdine honors memory of students killed in crash with new scholarship
Pepperdine University has inaugurated the “Our Four Angels Endowed Scholarship” in memory of four students who died in a tragic accident on the Pacific Coast Highway in California last October. The new scholarship aims to support students at Seaver College, the Christian institution’s undergraduate school.
Cuba returns to ‘hardline tactics’ as over 600 religious freedom violations tallied in 2023
The crackdown on religious freedom continues in Cuba following July 2021 protests as a new persecution watchdog report tallies 622 documented religious freedom violations in 2023 amid a return to "hardline tactics."
Asylum seekers ‘melt away’ when asked to be involved in church before baptisms, priest says
A former Church of England priest claims that many asylum seekers he came across withdrew their interest in baptism upon being asked to participate in church activities to ensure they weren't just looking to bolster their asylum applications, drawing pushback from the diocese.
Christians face harassment in over 160 countries as restrictions reach record levels: Pew study
In an alarming trend, Christians experienced harassment in 160 countries in 2021, according to a comprehensive study of 190 countries published by the Pew Research Center, which revealed that government restrictions on religion also reached an all-time high.
Baptist pastor’s daughter, grandson killed in Russian drone strike in Ukraine
A drone strike in Odesa, Ukraine, resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 individuals, including a Baptist pastor’s daughter and grandson. The attack, which targeted a residential building, also left 20 others injured, with some in critical condition.
British pensioner on trial for offering to talk to women in crisis pregnancies
A retired medical scientist from Bournemouth, England, is set to face trial for her actions near an abortion facility, where she offered to engage in conversations with women experiencing crisis pregnancies. The case is about the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), conflicting with free speech.