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Around the World
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Drones After EU Budget Defeat (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says air defense and mobile groups of drone hunters have shot down dozens of Russian drones over the weekend. The attacks came after Ukraine suffered a significant defeat in the European Union, with Hungary blocking $54 billion in aid.
Serbia Votes for Parliament, Municipalities in Tense Elections
Serbs began voting in parliamentary and local elections that will test the strength of the country's governing party after several protests.
Kuwait Has New Emir After Ruler Dies At 86
Kuwait got a new ruler on Saturday ahead of a lengthy mourning period after the death at 86 of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
AI To Replace TV Anchors and Reporters (Worthy News In-Depth)
Artificial Intelligence (AI), already filling in as clergy and adding texts to the Bible, will soon replace television news anchors despite concerns it blurs the lines between truth and fake.
Imminent Breach Of US, Global Secrets Likely, Experts Warn
Cybersecurity experts and the United States Department of Defense have reportedly discussed tackling the imminent breach of America’s and potentially everyone’s deepest secrets.
Hungary Blocks $54 Billion To Ukraine; Move Praised By Russia
Ukraine faced a major defeat Friday that could potentially impact the outcome of its war against Russia as Hungary vetoed 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in European Union aid to the wartorn nation.
Europe Leaders Open EU Membership Talks With Ukraine
European leaders have decided to open European Union membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant candidate status to Georgia.
Iran Using Billions Under Sanctions Waiver
Iran’s leadership, which seeks the destruction of Israel, has been using billions under a sanctions waiver that was granted to the Islamic Republic last month, officials admit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Attacked After Pledge To Strike Hezbollah
Lebanon-based Hezbollah, condemned as a terrorist organization by Israel, has claimed responsibility for killing an Israeli reservist soldier and injuring two others, one seriously.
Three Israeli Hostages Killed Mistakenly By Israel Army
Three Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza by Israeli forces had been holding up a white flag, according to an initial inquiry into the incident, the military said Saturday.
Inside the United States
US Homelessness Hits Record
Many more were sleeping rough across the United States on Sunday as homelessness hit its highest level on record, according to data released by federal authorities and monitored by Worthy News.
Terror Feared Along US-Mexico Border As Human Misery Rises (Worthy News Investigation)
A key border crossing in a small American town remained closed Sunday as U.S. security forces along the frontiers with Mexico were on alert for explosives amid a massive influx of migrants.
US Court Backs Teacher Refusing Transgender Pronouns
The highest court of the U.S. state of Virginia has revived a lawsuit filed by a French high school teacher fired for refusing to use the preferred pronouns of an apparently female student claiming to be male.
Baphomet Beheaded: Satanic Group Condemns Destruction Of Altar In US (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Satan-inspired group in the United States has expressed outrage that a devoted Christian military veteran beheaded its satanic statue at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Drones After EU Budget Defeat (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says air defense and mobile groups of drone hunters have shot down dozens of Russian drones over the weekend. The attacks came after Ukraine suffered a significant defeat in the European Union, with Hungary blocking $54 billion in aid.
Serbia Votes for Parliament, Municipalities in Tense Elections
Serbs began voting in parliamentary and local elections that will test the strength of the country's governing party after several protests.
Kuwait Has New Emir After Ruler Dies At 86
Kuwait got a new ruler on Saturday ahead of a lengthy mourning period after the death at 86 of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
AI To Replace TV Anchors and Reporters (Worthy News In-Depth)
Artificial Intelligence (AI), already filling in as clergy and adding texts to the Bible, will soon replace television news anchors despite concerns it blurs the lines between truth and fake.
Imminent Breach Of US, Global Secrets Likely, Experts Warn
Cybersecurity experts and the United States Department of Defense have reportedly discussed tackling the imminent breach of America’s and potentially everyone’s deepest secrets.
Hungary Blocks $54 Billion To Ukraine; Move Praised By Russia
Ukraine faced a major defeat Friday that could potentially impact the outcome of its war against Russia as Hungary vetoed 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in European Union aid to the wartorn nation.
Europe Leaders Open EU Membership Talks With Ukraine
European leaders have decided to open European Union membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant candidate status to Georgia.
Iran Using Billions Under Sanctions Waiver
Iran’s leadership, which seeks the destruction of Israel, has been using billions under a sanctions waiver that was granted to the Islamic Republic last month, officials admit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Attacked After Pledge To Strike Hezbollah
Lebanon-based Hezbollah, condemned as a terrorist organization by Israel, has claimed responsibility for killing an Israeli reservist soldier and injuring two others, one seriously.
Three Israeli Hostages Killed Mistakenly By Israel Army
Three Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza by Israeli forces had been holding up a white flag, according to an initial inquiry into the incident, the military said Saturday.
Inside the United States
US Homelessness Hits Record
Many more were sleeping rough across the United States on Sunday as homelessness hit its highest level on record, according to data released by federal authorities and monitored by Worthy News.
Terror Feared Along US-Mexico Border As Human Misery Rises (Worthy News Investigation)
A key border crossing in a small American town remained closed Sunday as U.S. security forces along the frontiers with Mexico were on alert for explosives amid a massive influx of migrants.
US Court Backs Teacher Refusing Transgender Pronouns
The highest court of the U.S. state of Virginia has revived a lawsuit filed by a French high school teacher fired for refusing to use the preferred pronouns of an apparently female student claiming to be male.
Baphomet Beheaded: Satanic Group Condemns Destruction Of Altar In US (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Satan-inspired group in the United States has expressed outrage that a devoted Christian military veteran beheaded its satanic statue at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.
Around the World
Turkish Legislator Dies After Saying Israel Will Face Allah’s Wrath
The Turkish legislator who collapsed in parliament after warning that Israel would face “the wrath from Allah” has died, Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Thursday.
Cross-Border Hamas Plot Uncovered In Europe
Seven people have been detained in Germany, neighboring the Netherlands and Denmark for allegedly participating in a cross-border Hamas terrorism plot to kill Jews across Europe, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Pope Seeks Global Artificial Intelligence Treaty
Pope Francis on Thursday expressed concerns about artificial intelligence saying a global treaty was needed to develop the new technology ethically and peacefully.
Ukraine’s EU Future Uncertain As Hungary Threatens Veto
Ukraine’s European Union future hangs in the balance Thursday, with EU member Hungary threatening to veto the wartorn nation’s talks on entering the 27-nation prosperous bloc.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘Israel Continues War Till Victory’ Despite Global Concerns
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will "go to the end, to victory" despite "international pressures" to halt the military operation and a mounting death toll among Israeli troops.
Inside the United States
House Pass Defense Bill With FISA Extension, Measure Heads to White House
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, which included an extension of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which was set to expire at the end of 2023. The legislation is now headed to President Joe Biden for his final signature.
President Biden Furious Over Impeachment Inquiry
U.S. President Joe Biden weighed his options Thursday after the Republican-led House of Representatives voted to authorize a corruption-focused impeachment inquiry against him formally.
House votes to back impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 221 to 212 Wednesday to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, who faces allegations that he personally benefited from and lied about his son's overseas business dealings, which raked in millions of dollars.
Hunter Biden defies congressional subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena Wednesday by refusing to appear for a deposition with the House Oversight Committee, the latest development in the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden.
Fed Maintains Interest Rates at 22-Year High, Signals Three Cuts in 2024
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates will continue at their peak levels since early 2001. However, it laid the groundwork for several rate cuts coming in 2024. The federal interest rate will remain within the range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
Senate Approves Defense Legislation Including Extension of Section 702 Surveillance Provisions
On Wednesday, the Senate passed an $886 billion funding bill for next year's U.S. defense budget, which includes an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until April.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Islamic Jihadists Attack, Murder Terrorize Christians
Reports have been filed that, in early October, Islamic jihadists in Burkina Faso slaughtered two Catholic priests in the church sanctuary of a Christian village in Sourou province and then gave the entire village just two hours to abandon their homes and flee for their lives, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports. .
Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism Video
Authorities in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrested 15 Christian leaders and their families earlier this month after a video showing a local baptismal service was leaked and circulated, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
New York: Small Church Raises Millions for Local Food Program Ministry
Passionately committed to providing food programs for those living under the poverty line around them, a small church in Albany, New York has been able to raise $2 million to expand its building facility as it now serves thousands of meals a year, The Roys Report (TRR) said in a report.
US: Prison Fellowship Ministry Hosts Groundbreaking Summit of Philanthropic Leaders to “Unlock the Potential of Those Affected by Incarceration”
Looking for ways to “unlock the potential of those affected by incarceration,” philanthropic leaders from diverse American companies, foundations, and non-profits recently participated in a groundbreaking summit convened by the Prison Fellowship US Christian ministry in Houston, Texas. The summit was titled the First and Second Chances Philanthropy Council and was hosted by Prison Fellowship together with the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity on Sept. 23.
Turkish Legislator Dies After Saying Israel Will Face Allah’s Wrath
The Turkish legislator who collapsed in parliament after warning that Israel would face “the wrath from Allah” has died, Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Thursday.
Cross-Border Hamas Plot Uncovered In Europe
Seven people have been detained in Germany, neighboring the Netherlands and Denmark for allegedly participating in a cross-border Hamas terrorism plot to kill Jews across Europe, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Pope Seeks Global Artificial Intelligence Treaty
Pope Francis on Thursday expressed concerns about artificial intelligence saying a global treaty was needed to develop the new technology ethically and peacefully.
Ukraine’s EU Future Uncertain As Hungary Threatens Veto
Ukraine’s European Union future hangs in the balance Thursday, with EU member Hungary threatening to veto the wartorn nation’s talks on entering the 27-nation prosperous bloc.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘Israel Continues War Till Victory’ Despite Global Concerns
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will "go to the end, to victory" despite "international pressures" to halt the military operation and a mounting death toll among Israeli troops.
Inside the United States
House Pass Defense Bill With FISA Extension, Measure Heads to White House
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, which included an extension of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which was set to expire at the end of 2023. The legislation is now headed to President Joe Biden for his final signature.
President Biden Furious Over Impeachment Inquiry
U.S. President Joe Biden weighed his options Thursday after the Republican-led House of Representatives voted to authorize a corruption-focused impeachment inquiry against him formally.
House votes to back impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 221 to 212 Wednesday to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, who faces allegations that he personally benefited from and lied about his son's overseas business dealings, which raked in millions of dollars.
Hunter Biden defies congressional subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena Wednesday by refusing to appear for a deposition with the House Oversight Committee, the latest development in the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden.
Fed Maintains Interest Rates at 22-Year High, Signals Three Cuts in 2024
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates will continue at their peak levels since early 2001. However, it laid the groundwork for several rate cuts coming in 2024. The federal interest rate will remain within the range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
Senate Approves Defense Legislation Including Extension of Section 702 Surveillance Provisions
On Wednesday, the Senate passed an $886 billion funding bill for next year's U.S. defense budget, which includes an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until April.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Islamic Jihadists Attack, Murder Terrorize Christians
Reports have been filed that, in early October, Islamic jihadists in Burkina Faso slaughtered two Catholic priests in the church sanctuary of a Christian village in Sourou province and then gave the entire village just two hours to abandon their homes and flee for their lives, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports. .
Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism Video
Authorities in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrested 15 Christian leaders and their families earlier this month after a video showing a local baptismal service was leaked and circulated, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
New York: Small Church Raises Millions for Local Food Program Ministry
Passionately committed to providing food programs for those living under the poverty line around them, a small church in Albany, New York has been able to raise $2 million to expand its building facility as it now serves thousands of meals a year, The Roys Report (TRR) said in a report.
US: Prison Fellowship Ministry Hosts Groundbreaking Summit of Philanthropic Leaders to “Unlock the Potential of Those Affected by Incarceration”
Looking for ways to “unlock the potential of those affected by incarceration,” philanthropic leaders from diverse American companies, foundations, and non-profits recently participated in a groundbreaking summit convened by the Prison Fellowship US Christian ministry in Houston, Texas. The summit was titled the First and Second Chances Philanthropy Council and was hosted by Prison Fellowship together with the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity on Sept. 23.
Around the World
UN Climate Conference Agrees On World Without Fossil Fuels
Delegates at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, have approved a deal to “transition” the world away from fossil fuels.
Australians To Be ‘Fined’ For Using Cash
The new governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that access to cash will become harder for Australians and that banks and other users of banknotes or coins should face fees for moving it around.
Poland Outraged After MP Attacks Menorah At Hanukkah
Poland’s new prime minister, Israel, and the United States have condemned a far-right Polish legislator for extinguishing candles on a menorah lit for Hanukkah in the Polish parliament.
Turkey Legislator Collapses After Warning Israel Of ‘Wrath of Allah’
A Turkish legislator has collapsed in parliament after suffering a heart attack at the end of a speech in which he condemned Israel and said the Jewish nation wouldn’t be able to “escape the wrath of Allah,” Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Canada Offers Free Menstrual Products To All Genders
With the world in turmoil, Canada’s Armed Forces and other federally regulated workplaces are preparing to offer free menstrual products to workers, including in male-identified toilets.
Reactor Mimicking Sun Billed As Humanity’s Panacea For Energy Needs
Truth be told: It looks like an outsized donut. Yet the six-storey-high machine in a hangar in Naka, north of the Japanese capital, Tokyo, is billed as “the answer to humanity's future energy needs.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Intended to Announce a Plan for a Palestinian State Prior to the War (Video)
Before the outbreak of war on October 7, the Biden administration had plans to establish a two-state solution. These steps were intended to facilitate the establishment of a Palestinian state, a key element in the potential agreement for the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Israel Continues to Fight in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon (Wrap-Up)
As heavy fighting continues in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that ten of its soldiers died in battle, including two senior commanders. Since the ground incursion into Gaza, the death toll has risen to 115.
Israel Begins Flooding Hamas Tunnel Network With Seawater
Israel's military has started the process of flooding Hamas' tunnel network in Gaza with seawater to destroy the massive underground infrastructure the terrorist organization uses to wage war against Israel, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court to Review Case Potentially Impacting Capitol Riot Charges, Affecting Hundreds Including Trump
The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday its decision to review an appeal that could potentially reverse the most severe charges imposed in the convictions of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot defendants. This case holds significant implications for hundreds of individuals, including former President Donald Trump.
Survey Finds that in 2020 Election, 21% of Mail-In Ballots Allegedly Cast Fraudulently
According to a survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports and the Heartland Institute, over 20% of voters who cast their ballots by mail in the 2020 election reported that they did so fraudulently.
FBI and Homeland Security Issue PSA of Potential Lone Wolf Attacks This Holiday Season
On Tuesday, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security released a Public Service Announcement cautioning that the conflict in the Middle East has "likely increased the risk of lone-actor violence at large public gatherings during the winter season."
New York Court of Appeal Rules Gun Owners Can Bring Firearms to Houses of Worship
A US court of appeals ruled Friday that New York state cannot prevent gun owners from bringing their weapons to houses of worship as to do so would be unconstitutional, Reuters reports.
Supreme Court Will Review Abortion Pill Case Following FDA Rule Changes
The Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear its first abortion-related case since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, focusing on the medication that accounts for over half of U.S. abortions.
‘Appalling’: Abortion advocacy groups received nearly $2B in taxpayer money
Abortion-providing groups received $1.89 billion in taxpayer money from fiscal years 2019 to 2021, a newly released federal watchdog report shows.
FDA Approves Gene-Editing Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it has approved Casgevy and Lyfgenia, two groundbreaking, gene-editing treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years and older. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders which affects around 100,000 people in the US.
Tennessee: GOP Lawmaker Introduces Age-Verification Bill for Online Pornography Distributors
In an effort to protect children from exposure to pornography, a Republican lawmaker in Tennessee has introduced a bill that would require distributors of online pornography to keep minors off their websites by implementing strict age-verification measures, CBN News reports.
Christian News
Church of England Will Offer Blessings for Same-Sex Couples as of Sunday 17 December, 2023
After an extended consultation period and deep divisions and disagreements, the Church of England is set to make its controversial Prayers of Love and Faith for the blessing of same-sex couples available for use starting this Sunday, 17 Dec. 2023, Christian Today reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Charged With Blasphemy for Posting Scripture on Facebook, Finally Released on Bail
A Christian man in Punjab, Pakistan, has gone into hiding with his family after finally being released on bail pending trial for alleged blasphemy against Islam, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) reports.
UN Climate Conference Agrees On World Without Fossil Fuels
Delegates at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, have approved a deal to “transition” the world away from fossil fuels.
Australians To Be ‘Fined’ For Using Cash
The new governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that access to cash will become harder for Australians and that banks and other users of banknotes or coins should face fees for moving it around.
Poland Outraged After MP Attacks Menorah At Hanukkah
Poland’s new prime minister, Israel, and the United States have condemned a far-right Polish legislator for extinguishing candles on a menorah lit for Hanukkah in the Polish parliament.
Turkey Legislator Collapses After Warning Israel Of ‘Wrath of Allah’
A Turkish legislator has collapsed in parliament after suffering a heart attack at the end of a speech in which he condemned Israel and said the Jewish nation wouldn’t be able to “escape the wrath of Allah,” Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Canada Offers Free Menstrual Products To All Genders
With the world in turmoil, Canada’s Armed Forces and other federally regulated workplaces are preparing to offer free menstrual products to workers, including in male-identified toilets.
Reactor Mimicking Sun Billed As Humanity’s Panacea For Energy Needs
Truth be told: It looks like an outsized donut. Yet the six-storey-high machine in a hangar in Naka, north of the Japanese capital, Tokyo, is billed as “the answer to humanity's future energy needs.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Intended to Announce a Plan for a Palestinian State Prior to the War (Video)
Before the outbreak of war on October 7, the Biden administration had plans to establish a two-state solution. These steps were intended to facilitate the establishment of a Palestinian state, a key element in the potential agreement for the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Israel Continues to Fight in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon (Wrap-Up)
As heavy fighting continues in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that ten of its soldiers died in battle, including two senior commanders. Since the ground incursion into Gaza, the death toll has risen to 115.
Israel Begins Flooding Hamas Tunnel Network With Seawater
Israel's military has started the process of flooding Hamas' tunnel network in Gaza with seawater to destroy the massive underground infrastructure the terrorist organization uses to wage war against Israel, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court to Review Case Potentially Impacting Capitol Riot Charges, Affecting Hundreds Including Trump
The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday its decision to review an appeal that could potentially reverse the most severe charges imposed in the convictions of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot defendants. This case holds significant implications for hundreds of individuals, including former President Donald Trump.
Survey Finds that in 2020 Election, 21% of Mail-In Ballots Allegedly Cast Fraudulently
According to a survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports and the Heartland Institute, over 20% of voters who cast their ballots by mail in the 2020 election reported that they did so fraudulently.
FBI and Homeland Security Issue PSA of Potential Lone Wolf Attacks This Holiday Season
On Tuesday, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security released a Public Service Announcement cautioning that the conflict in the Middle East has "likely increased the risk of lone-actor violence at large public gatherings during the winter season."
New York Court of Appeal Rules Gun Owners Can Bring Firearms to Houses of Worship
A US court of appeals ruled Friday that New York state cannot prevent gun owners from bringing their weapons to houses of worship as to do so would be unconstitutional, Reuters reports.
Supreme Court Will Review Abortion Pill Case Following FDA Rule Changes
The Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear its first abortion-related case since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, focusing on the medication that accounts for over half of U.S. abortions.
‘Appalling’: Abortion advocacy groups received nearly $2B in taxpayer money
Abortion-providing groups received $1.89 billion in taxpayer money from fiscal years 2019 to 2021, a newly released federal watchdog report shows.
FDA Approves Gene-Editing Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it has approved Casgevy and Lyfgenia, two groundbreaking, gene-editing treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years and older. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders which affects around 100,000 people in the US.
Tennessee: GOP Lawmaker Introduces Age-Verification Bill for Online Pornography Distributors
In an effort to protect children from exposure to pornography, a Republican lawmaker in Tennessee has introduced a bill that would require distributors of online pornography to keep minors off their websites by implementing strict age-verification measures, CBN News reports.
Christian News
Church of England Will Offer Blessings for Same-Sex Couples as of Sunday 17 December, 2023
After an extended consultation period and deep divisions and disagreements, the Church of England is set to make its controversial Prayers of Love and Faith for the blessing of same-sex couples available for use starting this Sunday, 17 Dec. 2023, Christian Today reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Charged With Blasphemy for Posting Scripture on Facebook, Finally Released on Bail
A Christian man in Punjab, Pakistan, has gone into hiding with his family after finally being released on bail pending trial for alleged blasphemy against Islam, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) reports.