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Around the World
Britain’s Prime Minister Condemns Deadly Manchester Synagogue Attack
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned a car and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester, northwest of London, that left two people dead and three others seriously injured. The suspect was shot dead by police.
Manchester Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur Leaves Two Dead, Suspect Shot by Police
Two people were killed and three others seriously injured Thursday morning after a stabbing and car-ramming attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, before police shot dead the suspect amid fears of a marauding terror assault.
Serbia Arrests 11 Over Vandalism Of Jewish Sites And Pig-Head Attacks On Mosques
Serbia’s authorities say they detained 11 citizens suspected of carrying out a campaign of hate crimes targeting Jewish and Muslim sites in Paris and Berlin, including vandalizing Holocaust memorials and synagogues, under the direction of a “foreign” intelligence service.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Strikes Kill Three Hezbollah Operatives in Lebanon Amid U.S. Aid to Lebanese Forces
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Thursday it killed three Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon over the past two days, as tensions escalate along the northern border and Washington moves to bolster Lebanon's official security institutions.
Inside the United States
‘I Don’t Have Anything To Negotiate:’ Johnson Holds Firm On Gop Shutdown Strategy
As the government shutdown enters its second day, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defended Republican leaders’ refusal to concede to Democrats’ health care policy demands in exchange for their votes on federal funding.
Christian News
Indian Pastor First To Be Acquitted Under Anti-Conversion Law
A Christian pastor has become the first person to be acquitted under the “anti-conversion” law of India’s state of Uttarakhand after a four-year legal battle, Christian sources confirmed Thursday.
Islamist Efforts To Seize Christian School In Sudan Continue Amid War Displacement
Islamists are trying to take over a Christian school in Sudan despite hundreds of people displaced by war seeking refuge there, Christians said Thursday.
Worthy Insights
2500% Spike In Google Search Results For ‘Trump’ And ‘Fascist’ Shows Dems’ Violence Incitement Problem
In the heated arena of American politics, words have always been weapons. But over the past year, the left’s rhetoric has escalated to a level that not only poisons discourse but also incites violence.
Data Doesn’t Lie: Political Violence Is An Overwhelmingly Left-Wing Problem
Even before Charlie Kirk had been pronounced dead, the narrative apparatus of the Left was in full gear trying to blame the assassination on the Right. Once it became clear that the shooter was a standard-issue leftist, the narrative shifted to “this is a both-sides problem.”
Britain’s Prime Minister Condemns Deadly Manchester Synagogue Attack
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned a car and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester, northwest of London, that left two people dead and three others seriously injured. The suspect was shot dead by police.
Manchester Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur Leaves Two Dead, Suspect Shot by Police
Two people were killed and three others seriously injured Thursday morning after a stabbing and car-ramming attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, before police shot dead the suspect amid fears of a marauding terror assault.
Serbia Arrests 11 Over Vandalism Of Jewish Sites And Pig-Head Attacks On Mosques
Serbia’s authorities say they detained 11 citizens suspected of carrying out a campaign of hate crimes targeting Jewish and Muslim sites in Paris and Berlin, including vandalizing Holocaust memorials and synagogues, under the direction of a “foreign” intelligence service.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Strikes Kill Three Hezbollah Operatives in Lebanon Amid U.S. Aid to Lebanese Forces
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Thursday it killed three Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon over the past two days, as tensions escalate along the northern border and Washington moves to bolster Lebanon's official security institutions.
Inside the United States
‘I Don’t Have Anything To Negotiate:’ Johnson Holds Firm On Gop Shutdown Strategy
As the government shutdown enters its second day, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defended Republican leaders’ refusal to concede to Democrats’ health care policy demands in exchange for their votes on federal funding.
Christian News
Indian Pastor First To Be Acquitted Under Anti-Conversion Law
A Christian pastor has become the first person to be acquitted under the “anti-conversion” law of India’s state of Uttarakhand after a four-year legal battle, Christian sources confirmed Thursday.
Islamist Efforts To Seize Christian School In Sudan Continue Amid War Displacement
Islamists are trying to take over a Christian school in Sudan despite hundreds of people displaced by war seeking refuge there, Christians said Thursday.
Worthy Insights
2500% Spike In Google Search Results For ‘Trump’ And ‘Fascist’ Shows Dems’ Violence Incitement Problem
In the heated arena of American politics, words have always been weapons. But over the past year, the left’s rhetoric has escalated to a level that not only poisons discourse but also incites violence.
Data Doesn’t Lie: Political Violence Is An Overwhelmingly Left-Wing Problem
Even before Charlie Kirk had been pronounced dead, the narrative apparatus of the Left was in full gear trying to blame the assassination on the Right. Once it became clear that the shooter was a standard-issue leftist, the narrative shifted to “this is a both-sides problem.”
Around the World
Trump Signs Executive Order Pledging U.S. Military Protection for Qatar After Israeli Strike
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar against external attacks, extending NATO-style security assurances to the Gulf nation just weeks after Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas leaders in Doha.
Powerful Quake Kills Dozens In Philippines; Christians Speak Of Miracles Amid Misery
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck central Philippines late Tuesday killed scores of people, with its epicenter off the coast of Cebu province near Bogo City, but Christians also spoke of miracles and faith amid the misery.
Explosions, Fire, and Fatality Shake Munich Amid Oktoberfest and Security Fears
The German city of Munich was rocked early Wednesday by explosions, gunfire, and a deadly fire in its northern quarter, prompting fears of a link to Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Says Gaza City Nearly Encircled as IDF Pushes Toward Final Siege
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are close to fully encircling Gaza City, urging remaining residents to flee south through Israeli checkpoints in what he described as their "last opportunity" before the city is sealed off.
Hamas Signals Likely Rejection Of Trump’s 20-point Gaza Plan
A senior Hamas official told the BBC on Wednesday that the group is likely to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 20-point ceasefire and peace proposal for Gaza, saying the package “serves Israel’s interests” and “ignores those of the Palestinian people.”
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys National Guard to Portland Amid ICE Protests, Local Leaders Push Back
President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that the National Guard is now deployed in Portland, Oregon, to protect federal immigration enforcement operations as protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to roil the city.
Christian News
8,000 Students Gather for UniteUS Revival at University of Tennessee, 500 Make Decisions for Christ
More than 8,000 college students filled the Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center Tuesday night for a UniteUS campus revival event, where worship, testimonies, and a call to faith in Jesus Christ led to hundreds of baptisms.
Trump Signs Executive Order Pledging U.S. Military Protection for Qatar After Israeli Strike
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar against external attacks, extending NATO-style security assurances to the Gulf nation just weeks after Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas leaders in Doha.
Powerful Quake Kills Dozens In Philippines; Christians Speak Of Miracles Amid Misery
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck central Philippines late Tuesday killed scores of people, with its epicenter off the coast of Cebu province near Bogo City, but Christians also spoke of miracles and faith amid the misery.
Explosions, Fire, and Fatality Shake Munich Amid Oktoberfest and Security Fears
The German city of Munich was rocked early Wednesday by explosions, gunfire, and a deadly fire in its northern quarter, prompting fears of a link to Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Says Gaza City Nearly Encircled as IDF Pushes Toward Final Siege
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are close to fully encircling Gaza City, urging remaining residents to flee south through Israeli checkpoints in what he described as their "last opportunity" before the city is sealed off.
Hamas Signals Likely Rejection Of Trump’s 20-point Gaza Plan
A senior Hamas official told the BBC on Wednesday that the group is likely to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 20-point ceasefire and peace proposal for Gaza, saying the package “serves Israel’s interests” and “ignores those of the Palestinian people.”
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys National Guard to Portland Amid ICE Protests, Local Leaders Push Back
President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that the National Guard is now deployed in Portland, Oregon, to protect federal immigration enforcement operations as protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to roil the city.
Christian News
8,000 Students Gather for UniteUS Revival at University of Tennessee, 500 Make Decisions for Christ
More than 8,000 college students filled the Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center Tuesday night for a UniteUS campus revival event, where worship, testimonies, and a call to faith in Jesus Christ led to hundreds of baptisms.
Around the World
Czech Elections Could Strengthen Orbán-Linked Populist Bloc In Europe
Surveys suggest that the Czech Republic may soon join Hungary and Slovakia in forming a bloc of Central and Eastern European nations challenging Brussels as voters head to the polls October 3–4 in a crucial parliamentary election.
Strong Earthquake Jolts Central Philippines, Damages Church, Cuts Power (Video)
Witnesses told Worthy News that a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6.7 shook the central Philippines late Tuesday, sending people fleeing into the streets, damaging a historic stone church, a mall, and knocking out power in some areas.
Trump–Orbán Tensions Rise As Bulgaria Backs EU Plan To Phase Out Russian Gas
The bromance between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán appeared strained on Monday: Bulgaria announced it plans to end Russian natural gas exports to the European Union after Trump called for Europe to end its Russian energy purchases.
Hungary’s Orbán Says Ukraine Not Sovereign Country
Hungary’s prime minister has defended the possibility that Hungarian drones violated Ukrainian airspace, saying he doesn’t consider Ukraine an independent, sovereign country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Gives Hamas Days to Accept Peace Plan, Warns of Consequences if Rejected
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern ultimatum Tuesday, warning Hamas it has only "three or four days" to accept his new 20-point Gaza peace plan or face destruction at the hands of Israel.
Inside the United States
Senate Deadlocks on Dueling Plans as U.S. Government Shutdown Begins
The federal government will officially enter a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after both Senate Republicans and Democrats blocked competing short-term funding bills, failing to prevent the first lapse in federal funding since President Donald Trump’s first term. The standoff capped days of failed negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders, with neither side willing to concede on core demands.
Trump and Hegseth Declare End of ‘Woke Military,’ Launch ‘War Department’ Era
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping transformation of the U.S. military, rebranding the Pentagon as the “Department of War” and rolling out a raft of directives aimed at reversing what they called years of “woke” policies.
Christian News
Evangelist Franklin Graham Praises Tim Allen’s Forgiveness Of Father’s Killer After Erika Kirk’s Emotional Tribute
Evangelist Franklin Graham said Tuesday he was “encouraged” to learn that American actor, comedian, and bestselling writer Tim Allen has forgiven the man responsible for his father’s death in 1964.
Czech Elections Could Strengthen Orbán-Linked Populist Bloc In Europe
Surveys suggest that the Czech Republic may soon join Hungary and Slovakia in forming a bloc of Central and Eastern European nations challenging Brussels as voters head to the polls October 3–4 in a crucial parliamentary election.
Strong Earthquake Jolts Central Philippines, Damages Church, Cuts Power (Video)
Witnesses told Worthy News that a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6.7 shook the central Philippines late Tuesday, sending people fleeing into the streets, damaging a historic stone church, a mall, and knocking out power in some areas.
Trump–Orbán Tensions Rise As Bulgaria Backs EU Plan To Phase Out Russian Gas
The bromance between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán appeared strained on Monday: Bulgaria announced it plans to end Russian natural gas exports to the European Union after Trump called for Europe to end its Russian energy purchases.
Hungary’s Orbán Says Ukraine Not Sovereign Country
Hungary’s prime minister has defended the possibility that Hungarian drones violated Ukrainian airspace, saying he doesn’t consider Ukraine an independent, sovereign country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Gives Hamas Days to Accept Peace Plan, Warns of Consequences if Rejected
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern ultimatum Tuesday, warning Hamas it has only "three or four days" to accept his new 20-point Gaza peace plan or face destruction at the hands of Israel.
Inside the United States
Senate Deadlocks on Dueling Plans as U.S. Government Shutdown Begins
The federal government will officially enter a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after both Senate Republicans and Democrats blocked competing short-term funding bills, failing to prevent the first lapse in federal funding since President Donald Trump’s first term. The standoff capped days of failed negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders, with neither side willing to concede on core demands.
Trump and Hegseth Declare End of ‘Woke Military,’ Launch ‘War Department’ Era
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping transformation of the U.S. military, rebranding the Pentagon as the “Department of War” and rolling out a raft of directives aimed at reversing what they called years of “woke” policies.
Christian News
Evangelist Franklin Graham Praises Tim Allen’s Forgiveness Of Father’s Killer After Erika Kirk’s Emotional Tribute
Evangelist Franklin Graham said Tuesday he was “encouraged” to learn that American actor, comedian, and bestselling writer Tim Allen has forgiven the man responsible for his father’s death in 1964.