Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies
General Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are “theological and legal barriers” to having such ceremonies now.
Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images show
Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images show 31 minutes agoEmma Pengelly,BBC VerifyandGhoncheh Habibiazad,BBC Persian Vantor Iran has been fortifying an underground complex near one of its nuclear…
US urges Europe to take the lead on defence in NATO
US urges Europe to take the lead on defence in NATO Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby says current NATO approach ‘no longer fit for purpose’. US Under Secretary of War…
IOC criticised for selling Nazi-era Olympics T-shirt
The International Olympic Committee defends the T-shirt as being part of its Heritage Collection, celebrating styles from all editions of the Games.
T20 World Cup: How India vs Pakistan relations went from bad to worse
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Norwegian police search former PM Jagland’s properties over Epstein ties
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Canada’s PM Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge after mass school shooting
Canada’s PM Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge after mass school shooting Police say 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and stepbrother before carrying out mass shooting in BC. Canada’s…
US readying another aircraft carrier for Middle East deployment: Trump
US readying another aircraft carrier for Middle East deployment: Trump Despite nuclear diplomacy with Iran, US president suggests Washington will send more military assets to the region. US Special Envoy…
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health 20 minutes agoMatt McGrathEnvironment correspondent Trump: Obama-era greenhouse gas ruling ‘had no basis in fact’ US President Donald Trump has…
‘We warned nursery about abuser Vincent Chan – they dismissed us,’ parents tell BBC
‘We warned nursery about abuser Vincent Chan – they dismissed us,’ parents tell BBC 2 hours agoDaniel SandfordUK correspondent Metropolitan PoliceVincent Chan was descibed as “utterly wicked” by the judge…