‘Succession’, ‘The Bear’ prevail at nostalgic Emmy Awards
Los Angeles, US Reuters Media dynasty drama Succession and restaurant dramedy The Bear dominated the Emmy Awards on Monday, earning six trophies each as Hollywood handed out its top accolades for television. Succession, the HBO series about the high-stakes battle for control of a global business empire, won the prestigious best drama prize for its fourth […]
As war passes 100th day, fan and foe agree: Netanyahu’s reign won’t last
Ramla, Israel Reuters Published a year before Hamas’ 7th October attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s autobiography lays out a scenario that bears a chilling similarity to the events of Israel’s deadliest day. “Hamas intended to surprise Israel by initiating the simultaneous penetration of hundreds of terrorists into the country,” he wrote of a decade-old plan […]
Israelis wear dog tags in solidarity with hostages and each other
Jerusalem Reuters On Israeli city streets and on television, in shops and in cafes, one symbol of solidarity with hostages held in Gaza has become ubiquitous in the 100 days since Hamas abducted them: military-style dog tags worn on neckchains. The small metal rectangles, similar to those soldiers carry for identification, are typically inscribed with […]
Updated: In show of strength, Trump dominates Iowa caucus, DeSantis edges Haley for second
Updated: 4:45pm (AEDT) Des Moines, Iowa Reuters Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa on Monday, asserting his dominance over the party as he seeks a third consecutive nomination and a rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden. Edison Research projected the win and said Florida Governor Ron […]
North Korea’s Kim calls for change in status of South, warns of war
Seoul, South Korea Reuters North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday called for a constitutional amendment to change the status of South Korea to a separate state and warned that while his country doesn’t seek war, it didn’t intend to avoid it, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. Kim said it was his final […]
La Reunion, facing cyclone Belal, declares weather emergency
Paris, France Reuters The French island of La Reunion was placed under cyclone alert on Monday morning and citizens were urged to stay inside, cut power, stop using tap water and stay in the safest room of their houses due to a cyclone named Belal. One homeless person, who was not in a safe shelter, […]
Denmark’s new King Frederik X appears before parliament
Copenhagen, Denmark Reuters Denmark’s newly proclaimed King Frederik X appeared before the country’s lawmakers on Monday, receiving the full support from the country’s prime minister whose party has grappled with how to relate to the monarchy. The meeting in parliament to celebrate the succession of the throne was the first official task of King Frederik, […]
Dozens of prisoners escape Ecuador jail amid continued military operations
Quito, Ecuador Reuters Forty-three prisoners remain at large after escaping a prison in northern Ecuador, the SNAI prisons agency said on Monday, as security forces continued operations throughout the country. President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency last week, including a nighttime curfew, and designated 22 criminal groups as terrorists. Members of the […]
Worship
Worship is in decline across the western world. There are all sorts of reasons we give for this; abuse scandals, leadership fails, judgemental faith – and there is merit to each of these. PICTURE: Jantanee Rungpranomkorn/iStockphoto A new book called The Great Dechurching found that the real reason churches are shrinking is because Westerners are abandoning […]
US election: In Iowa and beyond, evangelical Christian voters follow their party more than their faith
BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service, reports…