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- Snow back on Mount Fuji after longest absence
One of Japan's most popular tourist attractions is once again donning its famed snowcap.
- Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson leads push to improve air travel for disabled passengers
The new taskforce will work to make flying accessible for all "from booking to baggage claim".
- A Prayer for Peace during Health Challenges - Your Daily Prayer - November 7
We know that God is a God who heals. However, we also know that He does not heal everyone. Some people experience miraculous healing, and others pass on too young. We don’t understand this side of heaven, but we can still trust that God is in control, that God sees us, and that He is always with us.
- Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits
The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods.
- Sydney identifies 'disgusting' balls that shut beaches
The so-called tar balls were a combination of oil, human faeces and other substances, scientists say.
- 2024 on track to be world's warmest year on record
It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.
- The view from countries where Trump's win really matters
An opportunity, a respite or a security fear - we assess how Trump's return to power is being viewed elsewhere.
- The view from countries where Trump's win really matters
An opportunity, a respite or a security fear - we assess how Trump's return to power is being viewed elsewhere.
- Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.
- Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.
- Trump victory 'major setback' to climate action
Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.
- Trump victory 'major setback' to climate action
Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.
- Israeli strikes kill at least 40 in east Lebanon - health ministry
An Israeli official said the strikes, in the Baalbek and Bekaa regions, targeted Hezbollah operatives.
- From two letters a year to face-to-face meetings: 'Seismic' changes to adoption contact
"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.
- What Trump's win means for Canada
A second Trump term has implications for issues including trade, defence and the shared border
- West Indies hammer England in series decider
West Indies claim a series victory over England after defeating the tourists by eight wickets in the third and final ODI in Barbados.
- The Papers: 'You're rehired' and 'Well, this is awkward!'
One man dominates all of Thursday's front pages after Donald Trump's presidential election win.
- Why Kamala Harris lost: a flawed candidate or doomed campaign?
The vice-president failed to make the case that she would be different from her boss, President Joe Biden.
- Why Kamala Harris lost: a flawed candidate or doomed campaign?
The vice-president failed to make the case that she would be different from her boss, President Joe Biden.
- Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
- Prosecutors to consider bringing charges against Tim Westwood
Police are investigating the ex-BBC Radio 1 hip-hop DJ over allegations of non-recent sexual abuse.
- Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister
Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.
- HRT does not impact life expectancy - health body
Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.
- HRT does not impact life expectancy, says health body
Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.
- 'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition
As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.
- 'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition
As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.
- Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Most analysts predict the rate will fall from 5% to 4.75% when the decision is announced at noon.
- The girl who went to buy cornflakes and never came home
Lindsay Rimer's family and detectives reveal the lasting impact of the teenager's murder in 1994.
- Tenants may not be able to buy new council homes - Rayner
Angela Rayner told the BBC restrictions would be placed on new social homes in England.
- Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.
- In graphics: How small gains delivered Trump a big win
How a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House.
- How small gains delivered Trump a big win
How a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House.
- 'We were harshly done by' - but how much have Arsenal missed Odegaard?
Arsenal put up a valiant fight at Inter Milan as a controversial penalty proved their undoing, but ultimately it was another disappointing result in what is proving a tough spell for the Gunners.
- Welsh Water dumped 56,000 cubic metres of sewage in river
The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.
- Man Utd & Chelsea target £63m Gyokeres - Thursday's gossip
Manchester United and Chelsea target Viktor Gyokeres, Real Madrid eye January move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Al-Hilal could cancel Neymar contract and move for Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Raygun retires from breaking after Olympic backlash
Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.
- Raygun retires from breaking after Olympic backlash
Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.
- German coalition on brink after Scholz fires key minister
The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.
- Chris Mason: Trump win provokes trade-offs and dilemmas for UK
The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.
- Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island
Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.
- Harris tells supporters 'never give up' and urges peaceful transfer of power
The US vice-president acknowledges the result "is not what we wanted", and says she has phoned President-elect Trump.
- Woman exonerated after spending over 15 years in prison worried God wasn't with her
An Ohio woman who was wrongfully charged and convicted in 1994 of physical and sexual abuse against children in a Head Start program and then spent more than 15 years in prison before she was exonerated said she sometimes felt God wasn't with her as she waited for her redemption. #NancySmith #Exonerated #lawsuit #HeadStart #Busdriver
- New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers
The agreements aim to increase intelligence sharing as part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings.
- Kamala Harris promises 'peaceful transfer of power,' talks 'loyalty to Constitution, conscience and God'
Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded the election, promising Americans that there will be a “peaceful transfer of power” and stressing loyalty “to our God,” while also promising to keep fighting. #KamalaHarris #Trump #election #HowardUniversity #concedes #concession #president
- US voters on one reason Trump won... and why Harris lost
After Donald Trump's decisive victory, we asked Americans what they think made the difference for each campaign.
- US voters on one reason Trump won... and why Harris lost
After Donald Trump's decisive victory, we asked Americans what they think made the difference for each campaign.
- Harris highlights need for 'peaceful transfer of power'
The BBC's Samira Hussain was on the ground for Harris's concession speech at Howard University.
- Harris: Election outcome 'not what we fought for'
The vice-president addressed supporters at Howard University in Washington DC, following her election defeat to Donald Trump.
- 'Biggest mistake I've seen' - farcical end to Mings' dream night
Tyrone Mings became the first Englishman to concede a penalty on his Champions League debut in bizarre fashion as Aston Villa lost to Brugge.
- What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?
Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.
- Trump has won the election. What happens to his legal cases?
Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.
- Group unveils plan to launch 54 mission associations, track spread of the Gospel in Africa
The Africa Mission Association is on a mission to help churches in Africa establish mission associations in all 54 countries from the current seven in the continent. #AfricaMissionAssociation #GreatCommission #spreadtheGospel
- William announces Earthshot Prize winners
Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for £1m funding for their environmental initiatives.
- 'We are ready': Irish general election to be called on Friday
Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November.
- Fulani herdsmen kidnap Christians in attack on villages in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen kidnapped four Christians in an attack on villages in north-central Nigeria. #Nigeria #kidnapping #Fulanikidnapping #Fulaniherdsmenattack
- Liam Payne's body to be flown back to the UK
The musician's body is returned to his family, three weeks after his tragic death in Argentina.
- Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted
Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC).
- Ivanka, Melania, a golf champion: Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?
A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.
- Ivanka, Melania, a golf champion: Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?
A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.
- Seven states expand abortion protections as Florida ballot fails
The ballot initiative in Florida would have allowed abortion until the point of foetal viability or about 24 weeks.
- 9 Christian leaders' reactions to Trump’s reelection as 47th president of the United States
In a historic political comeback on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was reelected for a second, nonconsecutive term to serve as the 47th president of the United States, and he has promised to “help our country heal” after a bruising campaign during which he escaped two assassination attempts. #DonaldTrump #Election #Christian #Reactions
- What does Trump’s comeback mean for the world?
We take a look at what the world can expect from Donald Trump this time round.
- Seven things Trump says he will do as president
From immigration to the Ukraine war - these are the pledges he made ahead of his return to the White House.
- Actor found after 'evading arrest'
Jason Hoganson, who starred in 1987's Empire State, has now been found by police.
- ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ filmmaker creates doc on journey of 12 pastors seeking unity amid divisions
In a world fractured by deep ideological divisions, Nicholas Ma’s new documentary, “Leap of Faith,” seeks to answer the question of whether love can bridge seemingly unbridgeable divides. #LeapofFaith #unity #NicholasMa #WontYouBeMyNeighbor
- 7 people who wrongly predicted Kamala Harris victory
Here are seven people who wrongly predicted that Vice President Kamala Harris was going to win the presidential election. They include a widely respected election predictor, a veteran Democrat strategist, and a conservative columnist. #Kamala #Trump #Lichtman #electionpredictions #Democrats #president #wrongelectionpredictions
- Watch: What does a Trump win mean for these Americans?
Voters across the US have their say on the re-election of Donald Trump.
- Six Trump voters on why he won their support in 2024
His messaging on issues like the economy and immigration strikes a chord - his supporters told the BBC why.
- Who will control the House? Key races to watch
Every seat in the lower chamber of Congress is up for grabs this election cycle.
- Allie Beth Stuckey on how leftist mantras exploit Christian compassion: 'We think we're more loving than God'
In an interview with The Christian Post, Allie Beth Stuckey warned that empathy, a virtue Christians are called to exemplify, is being redefined in an era of increasingly polarized viewpoints and weaponized to undermine moral clarity — and the ramifications are devastating. #AllieBethStuckey #ToxicEmpathyHowtheLeftExploitsChristianCompassion #Relatablepodcast
- What Musk could gain from a Trump presidency
One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.
- From Middle East: What is the Christian response to intolerance?
Ever feel like everyone's tossing around the word intolerance, but nobody's really unpacking it? What is behind it? #MiddleEast #intolerance #persecution #hatred #enemies #discrimination #forgiveness #resentment
- Why Christian faith often produces an unshakable certainty
While some people wrongly assume that arrogance is what leads a believer to be fully assured he is going to Heaven, it is the exact opposite. #Faith #certainty #doubt #science #RichardDawkins #evidence #mystery #atheism #Heaven #GodsWord #theGospel
- Are we seeing an education reformation?
Parents are speaking up more than ever, alternatives are being imagined and launched, and things once hidden in the status quo have been revealed. #Education #RoevWade #prolife #abortion #schoolchoice #religiousfreedom #Christianschools
- Election Results (Part 2): Donald Trump Elected President
Is this the biggest political comeback in US history?
- Anthony Zurcher: Result hands Trump free rein
Four years after losing to Joe Biden, Donald Trump's political movement is back and more durable than ever.
- Watch: How election night unfolded
Catch up on the key moments from election night.
- How America voted in maps and charts
Analysis of the results of the election.
- On Election Day in small-town Pennsylvania, faith drives votes for Trump and Harris
As one voter put it: She cast her ballot, and the rest is up to God. 'We're just gonna put it in his hands.'
- Christian group demands Mexico protect clergy after priest is assassinated
A religious freedom group has called on the Mexican government to protect clergy after a priest was assassinated in Chiapas State.
- Trump vows to 'help our country heal' in post-election victory speech
Former President Donald Trump vowed to “help our country heal” as he prepares to take office as the 47th president of the United States. #2024presidentialelection #DonaldTrump #JDVance #Trumpelectionvictory #47thpresident
- Trump credits God as he declares US election victory
Trump, who won the majority of the Christian vote, said in his victory speech that God had saved his life for a reason.
- Donald Trump: America has given us a powerful mandate
Trump addresses jubilant supporters as he claims victory in the presidential election.
- Republicans projected to take control of Senate, House too close to call
As the results of the 2024 presidential election remain too close to call, Republicans have recaptured control of the United States Senate for the first time since 2021. Unofficial results show Republicans capturing at least 51 Senate seats, enough to secure a majority. #2024presidentialelection #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #Senate #USHouse #Congress #Republicantakeover
- BBC reporters on story of the night in swing states
In the critical seven battlegrounds, voters are feeling buoyant - or downcast.
- Trump wins election in historic political comeback
Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the U.S. presidential election, making him the first person to serve two nonconsecutive terms as president since Grover Cleveland in the 19th century. #Trump #Kamala #election #Republicans #president #MAGA #Trumpcomeback #Trumpelectionvictory
- Muslim vigilantes colluding with authorities to entrap Christians in blasphemy charges
Muslim vigilante groups are working with federal authorities to lure young people into sharing blasphemous content on social media in order to put them behind bars, according to an investigation by Pakistan’s National Commission for Human Rights #Pakistan #blasphemy #falseblasphemycharges #PakistansNationalCommissionforHumanRights
- Katty Kay: Democrats are feeling 'pretty depressed'
The BBC's US special correspondent reports on the mood inside the Harris camp.
- Anxiety v excitement at Harris and Trump HQs
The BBC's Sarah Smith and Gary O'Donoghue reflect on the contrasting moods at the Harris event in Washington, DC, and the Trump event in Florida.
- 2 poll workers among 5 dead in Missouri Election Day floods
The bodies of two poll workers, who were among the five people killed in Missouri after flash floods swept through the state, were discovered early Wednesday. #PollWorkers #USElection #Killed #Dead #Missouri #FlashFloods #HeavyRains #Weather #Warning
- Women are 'not single issue voters' - Trump supporter
Supporters of Donald Trump in North Carolina - a key swing state - say there's a lot at stake in this election.
- Watch: How misinformation is affecting this election
The BBC's Marianna Spring explains allegations of voter fraud and the impact of misinformation on this election.
- Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions
The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.
- In pictures: Tears and jubilation on US election day 2024
It has been a night of contrasting emotions as vote-counting continues across key swing states.
- Conservative commentator banned from CNN for joke blasts 'religious' fervor of Left
Ryan James Girdusky, who made international headlines last week when he was banned from CNN over a joke, said he believes the Left has been overtaken by a quasi-religious fervor. #RyanJamesGirdusky #MehdiHasan #CNN #JDVance
- How many people still smoke in the UK?
The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.
- Gateway Church edits advice to abuse victims: ‘Go to the police first,’ not church
A day after urging sex abuse victims of current or former leaders of the embattled Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, to report their abuse to elders, longtime elder at the megachurch, Tra Willbanks, revised his advice on Sunday urging them instead to “go to the police first.” #GatewayChurch #CindyClemishire #RobertMorris #TraWillbanks #SexAbuse #Victims
- Lila Rose voting for Trump after months of criticizing his abortion position
After months of criticizing former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, for adopting an insufficiently pro-life position on abortion, pro-life activist Lila Rose announced that she is voting for him in the election. #election #Abortion #LilaRose #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #prolife
- The key races for control of Congress as the US votes
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 seats in the Senate are on the line this year
- What should people do if their candidate loses? Pastor explains
Allen Jackson is on a prayer-filled mission to help Christians navigate the complexities of an ever-contentious election cycle, offering advice on how to respond if one's chosen candidate loses. #2024election #AllenJackson #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #Christianvoters #Evangelicals #Evangelicalvoters
- How are the vaping rules changing?
Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.
- NHS bosses attack 'rip off' doctor overtime rates
NHS England says hospitals being forced into paying premium rates of over £200 an hour.
- NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change
The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.
- The overuse of 'fascism' by the Left is a dangerous game
The overuse of “fascism” by the Left isn’t just a disservice to political discourse — it’s a dangerous game. #Fascism #elections2024 #religiousfreedom #authoritarian #tyranny #prolife #conservative #freespeech #ElonMusk
- How to help the Jewish community in this election
The best way to support the Jewish people is by casting the right vote this November. #Elections2024 #DonaldTrump #Jews #Israel #Iran #October7 #RepublicanParty #FirstAmendment #religiousliberty #antisemitism
- On Nov. 6, we should love our neighbor
I want to talk about something less discussed, but perhaps even more consequential: how we should conduct ourselves on Nov. 6. #Elections #love #neighbor #voting #enemies #Trump #Kamala #imageofGod #division #hatred #love #unity
- Will your vote change history?
Does the American Flag still wave over the land of the free and the home of the brave? #Elections2024 #voting #ballotbox #Godsprovidence #GeorgeWashington #FrancisScottKey #freedom
- I will not vote for hypocrites. I am not voting for Kamala Harris
Harris has been presenting herself as devout while condemning the teachings of her own church. #KamalaHarris #voting #hypocrisy #elections2024 #prolife #abortion #womensrights #Baptist
- How I give back and help women fight abuse
My story of abuse is sadly not unique. #Abuse #victims #validation #healing #relationship #denial #recovery #depression #anger #hope
- Are you voting from your trauma?
Making the time to listen to all the parts of your soul that have something to say about political candidates is an important first step. #election2024 #trump #kamalaharris #trauma #vote #voting
- Why America needs its pastors right now
Can a house so divided stand the moral, technological, demographic, and global changes we are facing? #Pastors #voting #elections2024 #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #religiousfreedom #abortion #genderideology #division
- A safe place in the midst of these volatile elections (part 1)
Whoever wins today, of this we can be sure: America will be in turmoil, and emotions will run high. #Elections #safespace #turmoil #holiness #peace #shelter #refuge #dangers #trap #protection
- Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans
The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.
- What will decide the US election and why it's so close
It's a coin-toss of an election - but that does not mean we won't get a decisive result, writes Anthony Zurcher.
- Four Gateway elders removed over pastor's sexual abuse scandal
The removals are latest fallout at one of the country's largest evangelical Christian churches from allegations made in June against Gateway's founding pastor, Robert Morris.
- Day of prayer highlights persecution of Christians
This year's International Day of Prayer (IDOP) for the persecuted church comes as worldwide tensions have turned up pressure on Christians, challenging the global Body of Christ to keep pace in aid and supplication.
- Church reels after murdered missionary's wife arrested in connection with his death
"I'm so sorry and simply do not have words to express my disbelief and sorrow about this news."
- America's Christians praying as nation heads to poll in elections
Christians in the US are praying God's will be done as Americans prepare to cast their votes in an election that has been nail-bitingly close to the end.
- What Causes Clouds of Confusion?
Struggling with Confusion? Struggling with confusion can be incredibly challenging and disorienting. Whether it’s due to life changes, decisions, or emotional turmoil, it’s important to acknowledge those feelings. Here are some thoughts and steps to consider: Understanding Confusion Common Causes: Life Transitions: Major changes like moving, job loss, or relationship shifts can lead to uncertainty. Emotional Overload: Stress, anxiety, or unresolved issues can cloud your thoughts. Information Overload: In […]
- Sarah Smith: US braces as two starkly opposing visions clash
After a history-making year, a divided country will soon face the reality of elections: there has to be a winner.
- Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK
All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.
- Enough is enough. The next president must protect children from online exploitation
As I prepare to vote like many of you, I am convinced that one issue exists on which we all, including our presidential candidates, must agree. #Children #onlinecontent #elections #exploitation #abuse #pornography #caregivers #vulnerable #mentalhealth
- Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex
Mutant males struggle to mate, which could offer a way to controll mosquito populations, scientists say.
- Seven tips to overcome the political divide and befriend your opponents
In recent years, surveys show that we are becoming much more divided over politics, with real animosity felt towards the other 'side' that can lead to family breakdown and intolerance.
- 'I was only 7 when Idi Amin arrested my father': the Christian man using education to make disciples in Uganda
My vision is to see every pastor in Uganda trained to handle God's Word with care and conviction.
- Conservatives are twisting the truth about human sexuality
Now that conservatives are openly supporting gay marriage and same-sex surrogacy, the question becomes: What’s next? #Conservatives #homosexuality #gay #BillMaher #pubertyblockers #genderideology #IVF #transgender #AIDS #LGBT
- Why you should reject Florida’s extreme Amendment 4
Florida voters should stand firmly against Amendment 4 to uphold the sanctity of life. #Amendment4 #Florida #abortion #prolife #parentalrights #RonDeSantis #morality #womenshealth
- I intend to live forever or die trying
What about you? Is it safe for you to die? #Eternity #death #mortality #life #Heaven #Hell #Jesus #salvation #immortality #atheism
- Why Christians can’t afford to sit out the 2024 election
A recent Barna study stated that 49% of Christians in America don’t plan to vote in the upcoming 2024 election. This startling number got me thinking. #KamalaHarris #Trump #2024election #voting #Christians #abortion #media #GodsWord #Barna
- Gabriela is an undecided voter. Here's the very different content TikTok and X showed her
How is the battle for votes unfolding over different social media feeds this US election?
- What’s at stake in the current election?
Here are a few different things I think are at stake in 2024, of importance to those who share a biblical worldview. #Elections2024 #KamalaHarris #biblicalworldview #abortion #religiousliberty #DonaldTrump #freespeech #Biden
- This election, make the Bible your voting guide
Going back to the Bible could give us much needed context and guidance in this contentious election season. #TheBible #electionseason #voting #WhiteHouse #GodsWord #politicalengagement #cynicism
- What can the righteous do?
Here are eight biblical ways believers in America can make a difference for Christ. #Righteousness #politics #revival #GodsWord #truth #theGospel #localchurch #martyrdom #persecution
- Can hope be found in the midst of suffering?
Are you suffering today? Have you lost hope? #Hope #suffering #pain #loss #HurricaneHelene #NorthCarolina #praying #faith #darkness #trials
- Why many churches seeking a full-time pastor can’t find one
Churches seeking full-time pastors often do not know another paradigm, nor do they see a new solution. #Pastors #salary #GodsWord #parsonage #BabyBoomers #GenZ #ministry #laity #churchmembers
- What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now
A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.
- The place Biden will call home after leaving White House
BBC News NI's Chris Buckler talks to voters in Wilmington, Delaware, as Biden's presidency comes to an end.
- Key Servant Leadership Components
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 NLT A cycle of Christian leadership often emphasizes growth, service, and spiritual guidance, reflecting the values of faith and community. Here are some key components that characterize this cycle: Prayer and Discernment: Successful leadership begins with seeking God’s guidance. Leaders pray for wisdom and understanding, aligning their actions with God’s will. Vision Casting: Effective […]
- 'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling
From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.
- You could change the life of a teen you know in just 3 steps
The odds are good that you know a teen who needs your help, whether you realize it or not. #Teens #incarceration #homelessness #trafficking #safespace #comfort #needs #aggression #boundaries
- Trump’s tax credit for America’s caregivers beats Harris' idea
These caregivers aren’t just stressed; they’re barely hanging on, physically and financially. #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #caregivers #taxcredits #Medicare #crime #chaos #inflation #illegalimmigration #Trump
- Florida’s Amendment 4: A direct attack on the safety of women
As Floridians prepare to vote on Amendment 4 this November, it’s essential to understand what’s really at stake. #Florida #Amendment4 #abortion #prolife #womensrights #healthcare #pregnancy #prochoice
- History's end goal: Critical theory vs. Christian worldview
His ideology made him anxious, depressed, and paranoid. He eventually left and suggests that other radicals need to “flee the cult” as well. #Criticaltheory #Christianworldview #socialjustice #woke #radicalism #activism #redemption #sin #oppression
- Abortion colonization: Harris will hold poor nations hostage
You deserve to know what’s being done in your name. Against the most impoverished and vulnerable nations. With your tax dollars, no less. #Colonization #womenshealth #abortion #reproductiverights #sexuality #Biden #KamalaHarris #prolife
- How Donald Trump came back from the political abyss
North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher explores a disgraced White House exit and a comeback for the ages.
- Democrat or MAGA, left or right, liberal or conservative: is it possible to overcome our hostile political divides?
What does 'loving our enemies' look like in our bitterly divided society? Although they don't always make the headlines, many people are working hard to overcome hatred for people who vote differently.
- Honouring the songs of my childhood
Christian Today speaks to gospel artist Michelle John to hear about what gospel music means to her, her experience in the music industry, and how she is trusting God with her journey.
- Justin Welby called to repent over gay sex position
Gafcon leaders have called on the Archbishop of Canterbury to repent over his change of position on gay sex.
- 'A lot of women are rising up': Harris hopes hinge on female vote
Polls show young women overwhelmingly support Harris - some of them tell the BBC why.
- £30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewed
A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant.
- A Christian’s duty this Nov. 5th
It is notable that those who most vociferously denounce Christian nationalism often seem to be the ones intent on keeping Christian voices out of politics. #Christiannationalism #presidentialelection #November5th #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump #J6
- Different lives - Harris and Trump as you've never seen them before
Born decades and thousands of miles apart - a visual look at the lives of the presidential rivals.
- The problem in Pentecostal circles with spiritual declarations
The contrast between decrees and intercession is critical for the church today. #Prayer #intercession #charismatic #Pentecostal #healing #Godswill #COVID19 #HolySpirit #GodsWord
- Do you know the truth behind Florida’s Amendment 4?
This November, Florida voters will confront a deceptively labeled constitutional amendment that claims to limit “government interference with abortion.” #Abortion #Amendment4 #Florida #KamalaHarris #prolife #PlannedParenthood #GeorgeSoros #ACLU #pregnancy
- Ask Chuck: Elon Musk says America is headed toward bankruptcy
I am really concerned with what Elon Musk said about America heading toward bankruptcy. Do you think there is anything we need to do if he turns out to be correct? #ElonMusk #bankruptcy #nationaldebt #politics #prosperity #deficits #inflation #money
- What's driving many voters from Harris and Democrats
There is something else going on, something that is driving many voters away from Harris and the Democrats. #Democrats #elections2024 #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #radicalism #GOP #sexchange #GOP
- Next Tuesday's election will mark major fork in road on this issue
Just as the pro-slavery movement denied the humanity of the slaves, the pro-abortion movement denies the humanity of our unborn citizens. #2024election #2024presidentialelection #trump #kamalaharris #abortion
- Archbishop Steve Wood on where the ACNA has been, and where it's headed
Before he was elected as the third archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, Steve Wood was one of the earliest Covid-19 patients in the United States, placed on a ventilator for 10 days in March 2020.
- Silent prayer outside abortion clinics is 'not necessarily' a crime
People who pray silently outside abortion clinics may not necessarily be committing a crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
- What do the words of John Winthrop in 1630 have to do with the US elections in 2024?
Whatever the result in November, the words of 1630 continue to echo in the US of 2024.
- The secular sacrament of abortion
So why is there this obsession with abortion? How have we moved from 'it should be safe and rare' to it now being a badge of honour? When did questioning abortion and arguing for the right of the baby to live, become a badge of fascism?
- US election bets surge, despite red flags and mixed record
Election bets have exploded in the US, as it barrels toward the polls next week.
- US election weighs on Ukraine's frontline soldiers
Ukrainians on the front lines tell the BBC's James Waterhouse that their country’s survival is in the hands of Americans.
- 5 Simple Habits to Encourage a Love of Discipline
When God places a desire in your heart to accomplish something for Him, often, it feels like you are standing at the bottom of a mountain with a boulder in front of you, and the mission is to push the boulder up the mountain. You want to be obedient to what the Lord is calling you to do, but discipline is required to get the boulder moving. At first, pushing that boulder is challenging, tiring, and maybe even frustrating. The more you show up and do the work, the easier it will get, and soon, you will find you are […]
- Warning tax rises could force care homes to close
Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.
- Introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones 'tragic day for women'
The introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones across England and Wales has been branded a "tragic day for women".
- Salvation Army calls for more support to tackle high number of alcohol-related deaths in Scotland
The Salvation Army has called for specialist support for alcoholics in Scotland after figures showed 1,277 people died from alcohol related deaths last year, 2023.
- Death and the loss of meaning
How do we help others to bear their suffering? Is there an escape from despair? #Death #meaning #purpose #physicianassisteddeath #suicide #suffering #despair
- Will the upcoming dystopia be caused by Christians?
Harris and others are Christianizing abortion, eroding the First Amendment religious protections of “pro-life” Christian activity to justify their systemic pro-abortion bigotry. #KamalaHarris #dystopia #Christians #abortion #prolife #religiousliberty #FirstAmendment #DonaldTrump
- American missionary killed in Angola
Beau Shroyer, a pastor and former police officer from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who began working with his wife Jackie, and five children as missionaries in Lubango, Angola, for SIM USA, was "killed while serving Jesus" last Friday, months after his family raised concern at a local church about ongoing security issues they had at the mission. He was 44.
- Magical encounters in Jerusalem
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on some of Judaism's sacred traditions amidst current trials.
- The Pennsylvania voters who 'could make or break the election'
The spotlight is on Pennsylvania - the swing state with the most electoral votes - as the election approaches.
- Why Canada wants more overseas tourists to visit
Canada has launched a tourist drive but will tensions with China doom it to fail?
- What is the infected blood scandal?
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.
- First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK
A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK.
- 'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Women on how abortion shaped their vote
It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.
- How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images
The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.
- What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict
Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.
- The Story Behind The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - In Theaters November 8th GET TICKETS NOW There’s no such thing as a Silent Night with the Herdmans around! Holiday fun awaits the whole family on November 8 when #BestChristmasPageantEver arrives in theaters! Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy […]
- Freedom from a Codependent Friendship
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Freedom from a codependent friendship often involves a multifaceted approach that aligns personal growth with spiritual principles. Here's a more detailed look at each step:1. **Recognize That You Are Overly Dependent on Another Person, Then Choose to Place Your Dependency on God (Mark 12:30):** The first step is acknowledging that your reliance on another person for emotional support or validation is unhealthy. Shift […]
- How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
- What Are Legitimate Boundaries?
Types of Boundaries Physical Boundaries - are territorial lines that divide one area from another. (Genesis 2:16–17) Moral Boundaries - are ethical lines that divide right from wrong. (Genesis 3:17) Personal Boundaries - are lines that separate one person from another. They are the healthy by-product of realizing we are uniquely separate from one another and personally responsible for our own attitudes and actions. (Proverbs 4:23) Relational Boundaries - enable you to stand up for yourself and speak […]
- How do you live out your unshakable faith?
How do you live out your unshakable faith? Living out unshakable faith involves a combination of deep trust in God and consistent actions that reflect that trust. Here are some practical ways to embody your faith every day: 1. Stay Rooted in Scripture Regularly read and meditate on the Bible. Verses that resonate with you can provide strength and guidance in challenging times. 2. Prayer as a Foundation Maintain a daily prayer life. Share your thoughts, worries, and gratitude with God. Prayer fosters intimacy and […]
- Finding Freedom in Truth
In this heartfelt and enlightening episode, I sit down with Amy Deas, a story coach with a profound understanding of faith, vulnerability, and the human experience. From the moment we began our conversation, it was clear that Amy's insights would resonate deeply with our listeners. Amy kicked off with a powerful statement: "Faith doesn't require us to deny the reality of what we are experiencing." Amy unpacked this by highlighting how often, in faith-filled spaces, there's a misconception that acknowledging our […]
- NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.
- What is assisted dying and could the law change?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
- What is assisted dying and could the law change?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
- Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
- Fighting Insecurity
To those who haven't been feeling confident, here are some tips on battling insecurity.
- Is Depression the Result of Sin?
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10) Depression is not a result of sin when... Your heart grieves over normal losses. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4). Your body experiences natural deterioration due to the passing of years. Your body chemistry can change and become compromised. (2 Corinthians 4:16). Depression can be a result of sin when... You experience the consequences of your sin and don’t attempt to change. You […]
- Could vaccines end the winter vomiting bug?
The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter.
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
There’s no such thing as a Silent Night with the Herdmans around! Holiday fun awaits the whole family on November 8 when #BestChristmasPageantEver arrives in theaters! The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. GET TICKETS NOW Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak […]
- NC business owner says God 'ordained' prayer over Trump, used hurricane for good
Local business owner Mike Stewart, who prayed over former President Donald Trump this week in North Carolina, said God has used the disaster of Helene to unite a divided community. #NorthCarolina #DonaldTrump #Swannanoa #HurricaneHelene
- What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
- How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
- Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row
Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS
- Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.
- Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.
- NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
- Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
- Dating being a Single Mom
Trying to find the one as a single mom? Here are a few tips to dating being a single mom.
- We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
- Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
- Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
- Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea
The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.
- Relinquishing Control
If you have trouble not being in control, then here are a couple ways on how to relinquish control.
- High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.
- New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it spreading in the UK?
XEC has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.
- Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.
- How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
- ‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.
- Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts
An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.
- What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.
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- The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
- Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.
- How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.
- Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.
- Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped
- How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life
A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.
- Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.
- Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation
Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published on Monday.
- 'Blood compensation comes too late for my husband'
The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on Tuesday.
- 'An abuse by people supposedly there to care'
Victims of the scandal said they had been "gaslit for generations" and felt "vindicated" by the report.
- I lost mum, dad and sister to HIV in blood scandal
Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama.
- Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials
They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.
- Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.
- 'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’
People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.
- 'There are loads of people that vape at school'
A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.
- Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers
Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.
- Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
- Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned
An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.
- How 175 British children were infected with HIV
Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.