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Around the World
Bolsonaro Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Coup Plot, Sparking U.S. Backlash and Brazilian Division
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison on Thursday after being convicted by Brazil’s Supreme Court for plotting a coup to stay in power following his 2022 election loss.
Trump Urges EU to Impose Tariffs on China and India Over Russia Oil Ties
President Donald Trump has asked the European Union to slap tariffs of up to 100% on certain Chinese and Indian goods in a bid to increase economic pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine, European officials confirmed Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF: Over 200,000 Flee Gaza City as Operation “Gideon’s Chariots II” Looms
More than 200,000 residents of Gaza City have fled southward in recent days, according to Israeli military estimates, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensify airstrikes ahead of a major operation to seize control of the city.
Qatar to Host Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit After Israeli Strike on Hamas Leaders in Doha
Qatar will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday and Monday in response to Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on its capital city that targeted Hamas leaders, Qatari state media confirmed Thursday.
Inside the United States
Trump to Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom as Manhunt Intensifies
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, as federal and state investigators intensify their search for the assassin responsible for his death.
US President Trump ‘Filled With Grief’ Over Assassination of Charlie Kirk
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said late Wednesday he is “filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk” after the conservative born-again Christian influencer was gunned down during a campus event in the western U.S. state of Utah.
Christian News
Report Warns Christian Persecution Rising In Turkey
Persecution against Christians in Muslim-majority Turkey has intensified, with attacks on churches, threats against believers, and the deportation of missionaries, according to a new rights report.
Chinese Pastor Zhao Huaiguo Dies ‘After Years Of Persecution’
After enduring “years of persecution,” Pastor Zhao Huaiguo, founder of Bethel Church in Cili County, Hunan Province, has died, leaving behind a legacy of faith and resilience that continues to inspire Communist-run China’s underground Christian community, Christians say.
Worthy Insights
The Israeli implant that may cure paralysis forever
It may sound like science fiction, but Israeli researchers say the world could soon witness a paraplegic walking again—thanks to a groundbreaking treatment developed at Tel Aviv University and commercialized by the biotech company Matricelf.
Bolsonaro Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Coup Plot, Sparking U.S. Backlash and Brazilian Division
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison on Thursday after being convicted by Brazil’s Supreme Court for plotting a coup to stay in power following his 2022 election loss.
Trump Urges EU to Impose Tariffs on China and India Over Russia Oil Ties
President Donald Trump has asked the European Union to slap tariffs of up to 100% on certain Chinese and Indian goods in a bid to increase economic pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine, European officials confirmed Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF: Over 200,000 Flee Gaza City as Operation “Gideon’s Chariots II” Looms
More than 200,000 residents of Gaza City have fled southward in recent days, according to Israeli military estimates, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensify airstrikes ahead of a major operation to seize control of the city.
Qatar to Host Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit After Israeli Strike on Hamas Leaders in Doha
Qatar will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday and Monday in response to Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on its capital city that targeted Hamas leaders, Qatari state media confirmed Thursday.
Inside the United States
Trump to Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom as Manhunt Intensifies
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, as federal and state investigators intensify their search for the assassin responsible for his death.
US President Trump ‘Filled With Grief’ Over Assassination of Charlie Kirk
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said late Wednesday he is “filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk” after the conservative born-again Christian influencer was gunned down during a campus event in the western U.S. state of Utah.
Christian News
Report Warns Christian Persecution Rising In Turkey
Persecution against Christians in Muslim-majority Turkey has intensified, with attacks on churches, threats against believers, and the deportation of missionaries, according to a new rights report.
Chinese Pastor Zhao Huaiguo Dies ‘After Years Of Persecution’
After enduring “years of persecution,” Pastor Zhao Huaiguo, founder of Bethel Church in Cili County, Hunan Province, has died, leaving behind a legacy of faith and resilience that continues to inspire Communist-run China’s underground Christian community, Christians say.
Worthy Insights
The Israeli implant that may cure paralysis forever
It may sound like science fiction, but Israeli researchers say the world could soon witness a paraplegic walking again—thanks to a groundbreaking treatment developed at Tel Aviv University and commercialized by the biotech company Matricelf.
Around the World
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones Over Airspace; Closest To Open Conflict Since World War II
Poland’s government said Wednesday it was forced to shoot down suspected Russian drones over its territory in what officials called the nation’s closest step toward armed conflict since World War II, raising alarm across Europe and beyond.
US Tech Helped Build China’s ‘Digital Cage,’ Trapping Families, Christians and Uyghurs
Yang Guoliang, a paralyzed farmer in eastern China, lives under the glare of police floodlights and cameras pointed at his modest home. Every phone call, bus ticket, and hospital visit is tracked. His wife and daughter are in jail for petitioning Beijing after officials seized their farmland. “Every move in my own home is monitored,” Yang said. “Their surveillance makes me feel unsafe all the time, everywhere.”
Trump Vows Israeli Strikes in Qatar Won’t Happen Again After Doha Attack
U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday rushed to assure Qatar that Israel would not carry out another strike on its soil after the Israeli military launched a rare airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU Chief Proposes Sanctions on Israeli Ministers, Partial Suspension of Trade Deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday that the EU's executive branch will push for sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers and "violent settlers," alongside a partial suspension of the bloc's trade partnership with Israel.
Israel Unveils Online Database of 4 Million Archaeological Finds
Israel has opened the vaults of its past to the world, unveiling a sweeping online archive of archaeological treasures that spans millennia of history.
Inside the United States
Friends And Foes Mourn After Assassination Of Charlie Kirk, Born-Again Christian Conservative Leader
Friends and political foes alike were plunged into mourning Wednesday after born-again Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, a city in the U.S. state of Utah.
Charlie Kirk Assassinated, Nation in Shock
Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated, sending shockwaves across the nation and devastating the conservative movement he helped build.
Federal Court Orders Vermont to Reinstate Christian School in Athletics After Ban Over Transgender Policy
A federal appeals court has ruled that Vermont must allow a Christian school to compete again in state-sponsored athletic events, overturning a ban imposed after the school declined to play a basketball game against a team with a male athlete competing on a girls' roster.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration To Pause $4b In Foreign Aid
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to temporarily pause $4 billion in foreign aid, giving the court more time to review the case.
Christian News
Thousands of Students Turn to Christ at Campus Revivals in Oklahoma and Ohio
Thousands of college students turned their hearts toward Jesus this week as powerful ministry events kicked off the school year in Oklahoma and Ohio--adding fresh momentum to what many are calling a wave of campus revival.
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones Over Airspace; Closest To Open Conflict Since World War II
Poland’s government said Wednesday it was forced to shoot down suspected Russian drones over its territory in what officials called the nation’s closest step toward armed conflict since World War II, raising alarm across Europe and beyond.
US Tech Helped Build China’s ‘Digital Cage,’ Trapping Families, Christians and Uyghurs
Yang Guoliang, a paralyzed farmer in eastern China, lives under the glare of police floodlights and cameras pointed at his modest home. Every phone call, bus ticket, and hospital visit is tracked. His wife and daughter are in jail for petitioning Beijing after officials seized their farmland. “Every move in my own home is monitored,” Yang said. “Their surveillance makes me feel unsafe all the time, everywhere.”
Trump Vows Israeli Strikes in Qatar Won’t Happen Again After Doha Attack
U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday rushed to assure Qatar that Israel would not carry out another strike on its soil after the Israeli military launched a rare airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU Chief Proposes Sanctions on Israeli Ministers, Partial Suspension of Trade Deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday that the EU's executive branch will push for sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers and "violent settlers," alongside a partial suspension of the bloc's trade partnership with Israel.
Israel Unveils Online Database of 4 Million Archaeological Finds
Israel has opened the vaults of its past to the world, unveiling a sweeping online archive of archaeological treasures that spans millennia of history.
Inside the United States
Friends And Foes Mourn After Assassination Of Charlie Kirk, Born-Again Christian Conservative Leader
Friends and political foes alike were plunged into mourning Wednesday after born-again Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, a city in the U.S. state of Utah.
Charlie Kirk Assassinated, Nation in Shock
Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated, sending shockwaves across the nation and devastating the conservative movement he helped build.
Federal Court Orders Vermont to Reinstate Christian School in Athletics After Ban Over Transgender Policy
A federal appeals court has ruled that Vermont must allow a Christian school to compete again in state-sponsored athletic events, overturning a ban imposed after the school declined to play a basketball game against a team with a male athlete competing on a girls' roster.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration To Pause $4b In Foreign Aid
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to temporarily pause $4 billion in foreign aid, giving the court more time to review the case.
Christian News
Thousands of Students Turn to Christ at Campus Revivals in Oklahoma and Ohio
Thousands of college students turned their hearts toward Jesus this week as powerful ministry events kicked off the school year in Oklahoma and Ohio--adding fresh momentum to what many are calling a wave of campus revival.
Around the World
Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam, Straining Ties With Egypt and Sudan
Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric project, hailing it as a unifying national achievement that will double the country's power generation capacity.
Australia State Bans ‘Conversion’ Prayers For LGBTQ+ People
The government of Australia’s New South Wales state has confirmed that some prayers are now unlawful under a new ban on LGBTQ+ “conversion practices,” prompting protests from Christian leaders.
Macron Faces Search For New French Prime Minister (Worthy News Radio)
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking his fifth prime minister in less than two years after opposition parties united to oust center-right Prime Minister François Bayrou over his unpopular plans for massive budget tightening.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Orders Full Evacuation of Gaza City Ahead of Expanded Ground Offensive
Israel’s military on Tuesday ordered the full evacuation of Gaza City, home to nearly half of the Gaza Strip’s population, as it prepared to launch what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called “major action” against Hamas in the enclave.
Israel Confirms ‘Operation Summit of Fire’ Targeting Hamas Leaders in Qatar
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet announced Tuesday that the Israeli Air Force had struck Hamas's senior leadership in Qatar under the banner of Operation Summit of Fire, in one of the most daring operations of the war since October 7.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in Chicago Amid Clash with Illinois Leaders
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday the start of Operation Midway Blitz, an immigration enforcement campaign targeting criminal noncitizen migrants in Chicago, drawing sharp pushback from Illinois leaders.
Musk Questions Media Silence After Ukrainian Refugee’s Murder On US Train
After years of “Black Lives Matter” campaigns, former White House adviser Elon Musk is questioning whether White lives matter too, saying there has been a muted media response to the brutal killing of a young Ukrainian refugee by a black man in the United States.
Christian News
Islamists Claim Killing Up To 100 Christians in Eastern DRC
one of the deadliest anti-Christian atrocities in recent months, attackers linked to the Islamic State group used machetes and guns to kill at least 61 civilians at a funeral in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday night, local officials said.
Ohio State University Revival Sparks Student Worship
The Spirit of God is stirring hearts at Ohio State University, where hundreds of students gathered in a powerful display of worship, repentance, and surrender to Jesus.
Worthy Insights
BLMers Launch GoFundMe For Subway Stabber, Charlotte Mayor Urges Video Censorship
The biggest story in the world over the weekend — on social media, that is; legacy corporate state media ignored it entirely because it’s inconvenient to their narrative — was the unprovoked plunging of a blade into the carotid artery of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee by a hulking thug with 14 prior arrests for violent crime to his name.
US Job Growth Was Much Weaker Than Previously Thought In The 12 Months Through March
U.S. job growth in the year through March was much weaker than previously reported, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions released on Tuesday.
Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam, Straining Ties With Egypt and Sudan
Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric project, hailing it as a unifying national achievement that will double the country's power generation capacity.
Australia State Bans ‘Conversion’ Prayers For LGBTQ+ People
The government of Australia’s New South Wales state has confirmed that some prayers are now unlawful under a new ban on LGBTQ+ “conversion practices,” prompting protests from Christian leaders.
Macron Faces Search For New French Prime Minister (Worthy News Radio)
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking his fifth prime minister in less than two years after opposition parties united to oust center-right Prime Minister François Bayrou over his unpopular plans for massive budget tightening.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Orders Full Evacuation of Gaza City Ahead of Expanded Ground Offensive
Israel’s military on Tuesday ordered the full evacuation of Gaza City, home to nearly half of the Gaza Strip’s population, as it prepared to launch what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called “major action” against Hamas in the enclave.
Israel Confirms ‘Operation Summit of Fire’ Targeting Hamas Leaders in Qatar
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet announced Tuesday that the Israeli Air Force had struck Hamas's senior leadership in Qatar under the banner of Operation Summit of Fire, in one of the most daring operations of the war since October 7.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in Chicago Amid Clash with Illinois Leaders
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday the start of Operation Midway Blitz, an immigration enforcement campaign targeting criminal noncitizen migrants in Chicago, drawing sharp pushback from Illinois leaders.
Musk Questions Media Silence After Ukrainian Refugee’s Murder On US Train
After years of “Black Lives Matter” campaigns, former White House adviser Elon Musk is questioning whether White lives matter too, saying there has been a muted media response to the brutal killing of a young Ukrainian refugee by a black man in the United States.
Christian News
Islamists Claim Killing Up To 100 Christians in Eastern DRC
one of the deadliest anti-Christian atrocities in recent months, attackers linked to the Islamic State group used machetes and guns to kill at least 61 civilians at a funeral in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday night, local officials said.
Ohio State University Revival Sparks Student Worship
The Spirit of God is stirring hearts at Ohio State University, where hundreds of students gathered in a powerful display of worship, repentance, and surrender to Jesus.
Worthy Insights
BLMers Launch GoFundMe For Subway Stabber, Charlotte Mayor Urges Video Censorship
The biggest story in the world over the weekend — on social media, that is; legacy corporate state media ignored it entirely because it’s inconvenient to their narrative — was the unprovoked plunging of a blade into the carotid artery of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee by a hulking thug with 14 prior arrests for violent crime to his name.
US Job Growth Was Much Weaker Than Previously Thought In The 12 Months Through March
U.S. job growth in the year through March was much weaker than previously reported, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions released on Tuesday.