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Passengers 'grateful to God' after plane crashes in Mexico with no deaths
Passengers 'grateful to God' after plane crashes in Mexico with no deaths

Dozens of people were injured when a packed Aeromexico-operated Embraer jet crashed after takeoff in Mexico's state of Durango on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe's ruling party wins majority in parliament, opposition questions poll
Zimbabwe's ruling party wins majority in parliament, opposition questions poll

On his official Twitter feed, Chamisa accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of releasing the parliamentary results first to prepare Zimbabweans for a Mnangagwa victory.

Bishop of Burnley says Leeds crisis shows 'shocking disparity' between CofE dioceses
Bishop of Burnley says Leeds crisis shows 'shocking disparity' between CofE dioceses

'We are refusing to be obedient to the Scriptures – why do we think God will honour us as a Church?'

Aid sector 'verging on complicity' in sexual exploitation and abuse, say MPs
Aid sector 'verging on complicity' in sexual exploitation and abuse, say MPs

The international aid sector has 'collectively failed' to confront the scandal of sexual exploitation and abuse, according to UK parliamentarians.

Australian church abuse victims welcome archbishop's resignation
Australian church abuse victims welcome archbishop's resignation

Wilson had stepped down from his role as archbishop of Adelaide but refused to resign while he was appealing against his conviction.

Manchester suicide bomber was rescued by British navy in 2014 from Libya
Manchester suicide bomber was rescued by British navy in 2014 from Libya

Salman Abedi, born to Libyan parents, was thought to have been on holiday in Libya in August 2014 when fighting broke out and British officials offered to evacuate UK citizens.

Anthony Hopkins reveals how trusting in God saved him from alcoholism
Anthony Hopkins reveals how trusting in God saved him from alcoholism

"Because that's what you do in theater, you drink," the 80-year-old Welsh actor told around 500 students at the University of California, Los Angeles this week.

Australian archbishop accused of abuse cover-up resigns
Australian archbishop accused of abuse cover-up resigns

Wilson, 67, the archbishop of Adelaide, was convicted in May of failing to disclose to police abuse by a priest.

Andrew Brunson appeals for release, lifting of travel ban

Relations between Turkey and the United States have spiralled into a full-blown crisis over the trial of pastor Andrew Brunson.

Bethel Church, Redding responds to devastating Carr Fire
Bethel Church, Redding responds to devastating Carr Fire

The Carr Fire in northern California – one of several burning throughout the state – has so far claimed the lives of at least six people

How Christian leaders can help build a new Zimbabwe
How Christian leaders can help build a new Zimbabwe

Faith has a huge role to play in the future of a largely Christian country, according to Christian Aid's country manager there.

4 things you didn't know about human trafficking today
4 things you didn't know about human trafficking today

The good news is that there is hope. It is possible to end slavery and trafficking in our lifetime.

The mid-career gap: 6 reasons why it's a great time to try and change the world
The mid-career gap: 6 reasons why it's a great time to try and change the world

Most of us are familiar with the concept of a gap year, a supposedly life-changing few months in between schooling and higher education common for teenagers looking to 'find themselves'.

Modern slavery: How the church can get behind the victims
Modern slavery: How the church can get behind the victims

All across our world the tragic and barbaric slave trade continues in ever increasing numbers.

Egyptian police investigate death of Coptic bishop
Egyptian police investigate death of Coptic bishop

Bishop Epiphanius was the head of the monastery of St Macarius in Wadi El Natrun, founded in the 4th century.

US cardinal steps down amid widening sex abuse scandal

Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who has been at the center of a widening sexual abuse scandal.