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Around the World
Le Pen Wins First Round Of French Elections, Challenging Macron (Worthy News Radio)
French President Emmanuel Macron's allies have suffered a significant setback as Marine Le Pen's anti-migration National Rally party won the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday. A historic high voter turnout marked the polls.
UN Working On Global Principles For Information (Worthy News Focus)
The United Nations chief demands new “global principles” to fight “harmful content” and urges media “to raise and enforce editorial standards” that are in line with U.N. global principles.
Ukraine Mourning After Attack on Southern Town (Worthy News Radio)
Local authorities in Ukraine declared a day of mourning on Sunday after Russian missiles reportedly slammed into the southern town of Vilniansk, killing seven civilians, including children, and wounding dozens more. Separately, officials said that in Ukraine's war-torn eastern Donetsk region and southern Kherson area, a total of nine people were killed since Saturday. The attacks have prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ask for Western help to deter more Russian attacks.
French President Suffers Setback In Elections; Far Right Wins
French President Emmanuel Macron's allies suffered a major setback Sunday as Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party won the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘US Withholding Weapons To Israel Despite Hezbollah Threats’
There was concern Monday that Israel would face difficulties defending itself against a massive attack by Hezbollah because U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly holding up seven weapon systems to the Jewish state.
US, EU, and Arab Mediators Warn Hezbollah: “You Are Not Strong Enough to Take On Israel in Full War”
Citing official mediators working to prevent a full-on war between Israel and the Hezbollah Lebanese terror group, the Associated Press reports that the US, the EU, and Arab states are warning Hezbollah it does not have the capacity to crush a full-scale offensive by the Israeli army in Lebanon and that it should not count on any assistance in trying to do so.
Hezbollah Weapons At Beirut Airport Despite Evacuation Plans
As the region seemed to prepare for an all-out war between Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel, numerous countries want their citizens to leave Lebanon, but perhaps from the same airport where the group has allegedly stored weapons.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court: President Has ‘Absolute Immunity’ When Performing Some Duties
The president of the United States has "absolute immunity" when acting in his core constitutional duties, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision Monday.
SCOTUS Allows Idaho Hospitals to Perform Abortion in Medical Emergencies, Does Not Address the Issue for Hospitals Nationwide
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that, for now at least, hospitals in Idaho can provide emergency abortions where the woman’s health is at serious risk. The court declined to rule at this time on the wider issue of whether abortions in medical emergencies can generally be carried nationwide.
Oklahoma: Top education official orders Bible to be taught in all public schools
In a move that has drawn condemnation from supporters of the separation of church and state, Oklahoma's conservative Education Superintendent last week ordered all public schools in the state to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12, with immediate effect, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Iran: Christian Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Proselytization
A court of appeals in Iran has sentenced a Christian Armenian man to 10 years imprisonment for alleged “proselytizing,” Barnabas Aid reports.
Le Pen Wins First Round Of French Elections, Challenging Macron (Worthy News Radio)
French President Emmanuel Macron's allies have suffered a significant setback as Marine Le Pen's anti-migration National Rally party won the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday. A historic high voter turnout marked the polls.
UN Working On Global Principles For Information (Worthy News Focus)
The United Nations chief demands new “global principles” to fight “harmful content” and urges media “to raise and enforce editorial standards” that are in line with U.N. global principles.
Ukraine Mourning After Attack on Southern Town (Worthy News Radio)
Local authorities in Ukraine declared a day of mourning on Sunday after Russian missiles reportedly slammed into the southern town of Vilniansk, killing seven civilians, including children, and wounding dozens more. Separately, officials said that in Ukraine's war-torn eastern Donetsk region and southern Kherson area, a total of nine people were killed since Saturday. The attacks have prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ask for Western help to deter more Russian attacks.
French President Suffers Setback In Elections; Far Right Wins
French President Emmanuel Macron's allies suffered a major setback Sunday as Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party won the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘US Withholding Weapons To Israel Despite Hezbollah Threats’
There was concern Monday that Israel would face difficulties defending itself against a massive attack by Hezbollah because U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly holding up seven weapon systems to the Jewish state.
US, EU, and Arab Mediators Warn Hezbollah: “You Are Not Strong Enough to Take On Israel in Full War”
Citing official mediators working to prevent a full-on war between Israel and the Hezbollah Lebanese terror group, the Associated Press reports that the US, the EU, and Arab states are warning Hezbollah it does not have the capacity to crush a full-scale offensive by the Israeli army in Lebanon and that it should not count on any assistance in trying to do so.
Hezbollah Weapons At Beirut Airport Despite Evacuation Plans
As the region seemed to prepare for an all-out war between Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel, numerous countries want their citizens to leave Lebanon, but perhaps from the same airport where the group has allegedly stored weapons.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court: President Has ‘Absolute Immunity’ When Performing Some Duties
The president of the United States has "absolute immunity" when acting in his core constitutional duties, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision Monday.
SCOTUS Allows Idaho Hospitals to Perform Abortion in Medical Emergencies, Does Not Address the Issue for Hospitals Nationwide
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that, for now at least, hospitals in Idaho can provide emergency abortions where the woman’s health is at serious risk. The court declined to rule at this time on the wider issue of whether abortions in medical emergencies can generally be carried nationwide.
Oklahoma: Top education official orders Bible to be taught in all public schools
In a move that has drawn condemnation from supporters of the separation of church and state, Oklahoma's conservative Education Superintendent last week ordered all public schools in the state to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12, with immediate effect, the Associated Press reports.
Christian News
Iran: Christian Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Proselytization
A court of appeals in Iran has sentenced a Christian Armenian man to 10 years imprisonment for alleged “proselytizing,” Barnabas Aid reports.
Around the World
Russia Frees Prisoners After Mediation Of Vatican (Worthy News Radio)
kraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv on Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, including even priests and a representative of the Crimean Tatars.
India’s Main Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Injures Eight
An entire terminal at India’s busiest airport was evacuated Friday after a roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds, killing at least one person, injuring eight others, and highlighting broader concerns about infrastructure in the South Asian nation.
Pakistan’s Catholic Church In Turmoil Over Rape Case (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian father and his family are hiding in Pakistan after he accused a Catholic priest of raping his teenage daughter and threatening to publish video footage of the abuse.
Kenya President Pressured After Deadly Clashes
Kenya’s embattled President William Ruto, a Christian, faced mounting pressure to resign Friday after riots and clashes that killed more than 20 people.
EU, Ukraine Sign Security Pact
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope Thursday that a security agreement between Kyiv and the European Union would lead to "peace and prosperity" across the continent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Refuses Refueling Israel’s National Carrier After Emergency Landing
Israel's national carrier, El Al, said Sunday its flight from the Polish capital, Warsaw, to Tel Aviv in Israel flight was not allowed to refuel in Turkey after making an emergency to evacuate a passenger for medical reasons.
Police Kill Attacker At Israel Embassy In Belgrade, Serbia
A suspected Islamic attacker with a crossbow was killed after wounding a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday, Serbia’s Interior Ministry said.
Arab League: ‘Hezbollah No Longer Terrorist Organization’
The Arab League, the Arab world’s main regional group, has ceased referring to Hezbollah as a “terrorist organization” in an apparent warning to Israel and its allies, including the United States, Worthy News monitored Saturday.
US Moving Military Assets To Israel, Lebanon
The United States is sending military assets, including a battleship, to Israel and Lebanon to prepare for the evacuation of Americans, U.S. sources say, as Israel’s prime minister warned of a rapid military escalation.
Inside the United States
US Detains Suspected ‘ISIS Terrorists’
Eight men from Tajikistan are in U.S. custody after concerns the men were plotting a possible terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, American officials said.
U.S. Rep. Roy Seeks to Oust Biden via 25th Amendment
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy R-Texas, filed a resolution Friday calling for the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to be invoked to remove President Joe Biden from office after his performance at the presidential debate on Thursday night. Biden appeared to have mental and physical difficulties, prompting widespread speculation and criticism in the media and among Democrats.
Biden Defends Disastrous Debate Performance as Democrats Panic
President Joe Biden and his campaign are facing the fallout of a disastrous debate performance Thursday night.
Chevron: Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulatory Power
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday pared back the federal government's regulatory power in a decision that made it clear that judges had the authority to interpret federal statutes when there was a question.
Supreme Court Rules Prosecutors Overreached, Throws Out Obstruction Charges Used in Jan. 6 Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that the Justice Department improperly charged a Jan. 6 protester with obstructing the Electoral College count stating the law was applied too broadly. This decision could benefit hundreds of other protesters charged under the same statute and potentially former President Donald Trump.
Biden Stumbles Through Presidential Debate With Trump (Worthy News Focus)
Friends and foes expressed concern Friday that U.S. President Joe Biden was “losing” his high-stakes debate with former President Donald Trump.
Christian News
Kidnapped Nigerian Pastor And Wife Facing Death (Worthy News Mission Watch)
Christians have appealed for prayers as a new video apparently posted by the Islamic Boko Haram group shows Nigerian Pastor Paul Musa wearing an orange jumpsuit and kneeling in front of a masked gunman, pleading for his life and that of his wife.
Russia Frees Prisoners After Mediation Of Vatican (Worthy News Radio)
kraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv on Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, including even priests and a representative of the Crimean Tatars.
India’s Main Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Injures Eight
An entire terminal at India’s busiest airport was evacuated Friday after a roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds, killing at least one person, injuring eight others, and highlighting broader concerns about infrastructure in the South Asian nation.
Pakistan’s Catholic Church In Turmoil Over Rape Case (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian father and his family are hiding in Pakistan after he accused a Catholic priest of raping his teenage daughter and threatening to publish video footage of the abuse.
Kenya President Pressured After Deadly Clashes
Kenya’s embattled President William Ruto, a Christian, faced mounting pressure to resign Friday after riots and clashes that killed more than 20 people.
EU, Ukraine Sign Security Pact
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope Thursday that a security agreement between Kyiv and the European Union would lead to "peace and prosperity" across the continent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Refuses Refueling Israel’s National Carrier After Emergency Landing
Israel's national carrier, El Al, said Sunday its flight from the Polish capital, Warsaw, to Tel Aviv in Israel flight was not allowed to refuel in Turkey after making an emergency to evacuate a passenger for medical reasons.
Police Kill Attacker At Israel Embassy In Belgrade, Serbia
A suspected Islamic attacker with a crossbow was killed after wounding a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday, Serbia’s Interior Ministry said.
Arab League: ‘Hezbollah No Longer Terrorist Organization’
The Arab League, the Arab world’s main regional group, has ceased referring to Hezbollah as a “terrorist organization” in an apparent warning to Israel and its allies, including the United States, Worthy News monitored Saturday.
US Moving Military Assets To Israel, Lebanon
The United States is sending military assets, including a battleship, to Israel and Lebanon to prepare for the evacuation of Americans, U.S. sources say, as Israel’s prime minister warned of a rapid military escalation.
Inside the United States
US Detains Suspected ‘ISIS Terrorists’
Eight men from Tajikistan are in U.S. custody after concerns the men were plotting a possible terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, American officials said.
U.S. Rep. Roy Seeks to Oust Biden via 25th Amendment
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy R-Texas, filed a resolution Friday calling for the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to be invoked to remove President Joe Biden from office after his performance at the presidential debate on Thursday night. Biden appeared to have mental and physical difficulties, prompting widespread speculation and criticism in the media and among Democrats.
Biden Defends Disastrous Debate Performance as Democrats Panic
President Joe Biden and his campaign are facing the fallout of a disastrous debate performance Thursday night.
Chevron: Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulatory Power
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday pared back the federal government's regulatory power in a decision that made it clear that judges had the authority to interpret federal statutes when there was a question.
Supreme Court Rules Prosecutors Overreached, Throws Out Obstruction Charges Used in Jan. 6 Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that the Justice Department improperly charged a Jan. 6 protester with obstructing the Electoral College count stating the law was applied too broadly. This decision could benefit hundreds of other protesters charged under the same statute and potentially former President Donald Trump.
Biden Stumbles Through Presidential Debate With Trump (Worthy News Focus)
Friends and foes expressed concern Friday that U.S. President Joe Biden was “losing” his high-stakes debate with former President Donald Trump.
Christian News
Kidnapped Nigerian Pastor And Wife Facing Death (Worthy News Mission Watch)
Christians have appealed for prayers as a new video apparently posted by the Islamic Boko Haram group shows Nigerian Pastor Paul Musa wearing an orange jumpsuit and kneeling in front of a masked gunman, pleading for his life and that of his wife.
Around the World
US, Japan, South Korea Hold Military Exercise After North Korea Missile Launch
The United States, Japan, and South Korea began the first trilateral “Freedom Edge” military exercise on Thursday, just shortly after nuclear-armed North Korea claimed it successfully test-fired multiple warheads.
Bolivia’s President Denies Organizing Failed Coup
Bolivia’s embattled President Luis Arce on Thursday denied being behind an attempted coup against him to boost his popularity. He said the general who led it “acted on his own.”
Biden Urged To Recognize US Journalist As ‘Wrongfully Detained’ By Russia (Worthy News In-depth)
Eighteen journalism and press freedom groups have urged U.S. President Joe Biden to ensure that Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva of the U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) network is declared “wrongfully detained” by Moscow.
Dutch Leader Condemns Islam After Controversy
The leader of the Dutch nationalist right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV) called Islam “disgusting, reprehensible, violent and hateful” Wednesday, just days before his group will lead the next government.
Prayers Urged As Dozens Are Killed In Nigeria Cholera Outbreak
A Christian evangelist and farmer in Nigeria urged prayers on Wednesday after authorities declared a health emergency due to a cholera outbreak that killed scores of people.
Mark Rutte Appointed NATO Secretary-General
The NATO military alliance appointed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general after Hungary and Romania withdrew their opposition.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Does Not Want War But Can Send Lebanon “Back to the Stone Age” if Hezbollah Continues attacks, Gallant says
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has announced that Israel does not want another war but is capable of sending Lebanon "back to the Stone Age” if Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese Islamist terror organization, provokes a full-scale conflict by continuing to attack northern Israel, i24News reports.
IAF Conducts Drills to Strike Long-Distance Targets Such as Iran
Amid concerns that Iran’s virulently antisemitic Islamist regime will use Israel’s focus on fighting Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah to advance its nuclear weapons program, the Israel Air Force (IAF) has been conducting extensive drills in potential preparation for striking targets in Iran itself, the Israel Hayom Israeli news outlet reports.
Israel Will Soon Implement Parts of “Day After Hamas” Plan in Gaza, Top Official Says
Israel's National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi announced this week that, although Hamas’ military capabilities in Gaza have not yet been destroyed, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will soon be implementing parts of a "day after Hamas" plan for the coastal enclave, All Israel News (AIN) reports.
Inside the United States
Coalition Spends $100 Million On Abortion Access Across US (Worthy News Investigation)
A new coalition of pro-abortion groups has vowed to spend $100 million over the next decade to restore access to abortion across the United States. The amount comes on top of at least $165 million for pro-abortion campaigns allocated by three groups this election season, according to a Worthy News assessment.
Trump, Biden Defend Economic Records on Debate Stage
Democratic President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump sparred over the economy but gave few specific details about how they plan to handle spending, taxation, inflation and the economy.
Biden, Trump Spar Over Inflation, Border, More in First Presidential Debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump grappled over inflation, illegal immigration, abortion and more during the first debate of this election cycle Thursday night in Atlanta.
At Least 50 With Ties to ISIS Illegally in U.S., Whereabouts Unknown
At least 50 known foreign nationals with ties to the Islamic terrorist group ISIS are living in the U.S. illegally and their whereabouts are unknown to federal agencies tasked with national security, according to several reports.
Christian News
India: Hindu Relatives Hack Christian Woman to Death For Her Faith
Extremist Hindus in India’s Chhattisgarh state last week hacked to death a female relative of theirs because she left Hinduism to follow Christ, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
US, Japan, South Korea Hold Military Exercise After North Korea Missile Launch
The United States, Japan, and South Korea began the first trilateral “Freedom Edge” military exercise on Thursday, just shortly after nuclear-armed North Korea claimed it successfully test-fired multiple warheads.
Bolivia’s President Denies Organizing Failed Coup
Bolivia’s embattled President Luis Arce on Thursday denied being behind an attempted coup against him to boost his popularity. He said the general who led it “acted on his own.”
Biden Urged To Recognize US Journalist As ‘Wrongfully Detained’ By Russia (Worthy News In-depth)
Eighteen journalism and press freedom groups have urged U.S. President Joe Biden to ensure that Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva of the U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) network is declared “wrongfully detained” by Moscow.
Dutch Leader Condemns Islam After Controversy
The leader of the Dutch nationalist right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV) called Islam “disgusting, reprehensible, violent and hateful” Wednesday, just days before his group will lead the next government.
Prayers Urged As Dozens Are Killed In Nigeria Cholera Outbreak
A Christian evangelist and farmer in Nigeria urged prayers on Wednesday after authorities declared a health emergency due to a cholera outbreak that killed scores of people.
Mark Rutte Appointed NATO Secretary-General
The NATO military alliance appointed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general after Hungary and Romania withdrew their opposition.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Does Not Want War But Can Send Lebanon “Back to the Stone Age” if Hezbollah Continues attacks, Gallant says
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has announced that Israel does not want another war but is capable of sending Lebanon "back to the Stone Age” if Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese Islamist terror organization, provokes a full-scale conflict by continuing to attack northern Israel, i24News reports.
IAF Conducts Drills to Strike Long-Distance Targets Such as Iran
Amid concerns that Iran’s virulently antisemitic Islamist regime will use Israel’s focus on fighting Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah to advance its nuclear weapons program, the Israel Air Force (IAF) has been conducting extensive drills in potential preparation for striking targets in Iran itself, the Israel Hayom Israeli news outlet reports.
Israel Will Soon Implement Parts of “Day After Hamas” Plan in Gaza, Top Official Says
Israel's National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi announced this week that, although Hamas’ military capabilities in Gaza have not yet been destroyed, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will soon be implementing parts of a "day after Hamas" plan for the coastal enclave, All Israel News (AIN) reports.
Inside the United States
Coalition Spends $100 Million On Abortion Access Across US (Worthy News Investigation)
A new coalition of pro-abortion groups has vowed to spend $100 million over the next decade to restore access to abortion across the United States. The amount comes on top of at least $165 million for pro-abortion campaigns allocated by three groups this election season, according to a Worthy News assessment.
Trump, Biden Defend Economic Records on Debate Stage
Democratic President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump sparred over the economy but gave few specific details about how they plan to handle spending, taxation, inflation and the economy.
Biden, Trump Spar Over Inflation, Border, More in First Presidential Debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump grappled over inflation, illegal immigration, abortion and more during the first debate of this election cycle Thursday night in Atlanta.
At Least 50 With Ties to ISIS Illegally in U.S., Whereabouts Unknown
At least 50 known foreign nationals with ties to the Islamic terrorist group ISIS are living in the U.S. illegally and their whereabouts are unknown to federal agencies tasked with national security, according to several reports.
Christian News
India: Hindu Relatives Hack Christian Woman to Death For Her Faith
Extremist Hindus in India’s Chhattisgarh state last week hacked to death a female relative of theirs because she left Hinduism to follow Christ, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.