Faith Groups Urge UN Action Against Hamas, UK Porn Access Halves With New Laws, Global Prayer For Trump-Putin Summit

Top headlines for Monday, August 18, 2025

In this episode, we explore the call from over 200 faith-based organizations and NGOs urging the UN to collaborate with the Global Humanitarian Forum against relief efforts that may empower Hamas. We'll also discuss Evangelist Franklin Graham's call for worldwide prayer ahead of a crucial summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Lastly, we'll examine the impact of new age verification laws in the United Kingdom, which have led to a dramatic drop in internet users accessing pornographic websites.

00:11 Over 200 faith groups, NGOs call on UN to support GHF
01:05 Church bookkeeper stole 1.5M from operating account: lawsuit
01:58 Christian group helps roll out Ten Commandments displays
02:50 Judge dismisses Oklahoma's lawsuit against atheist group
03:36 Franklin Graham calls for prayer ahead of Trump-Putin summit
04:32 Pornhub traffic in UK craters by half thanks to age verification
05:33 Texas redistricting circus heats upas blue states, GOP square off

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