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  Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

  UK church and charity leaders call for immediate end to two-child limit on benefits, citing devastating impact on families

  By CDI Staff

  The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and the Church of England are urging the new Labour government to swiftly abolish this controversial policy. Implemented for children born after 6 April 2017, the policy restricts benefit payments to two children per family. Charities argue this rule has plunged many families into financial crisis, with each additional child born after the cutoff costing thousands of pounds annually in lost benefits.

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Six crisis-hit African countries among neglected regions; Christian aid organizations explain why

  By Ken Kagicha

  21 Christian humanitarian organizations listed 10 crisis-hit countries that have been neglected by the international community, further risking the lives of over 300 million people facing hunger, displacement and armed conflict. The Christian aid organisations, through the Integral Alliance, have also identified five factors driving neglected crises in these countries, 6 of which are in Africa.

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  Asia Society & Culture

  'Power Girls': Pakistani Christian sisters make history by winning 12 gold medals in int’l powerlifting championship

  By CDI Staff

  Three Pakistani Christian sisters have made history by winning 12 gold medals in a powerlifting championship in South Africa last week, garnering laurels for their community and nation. Weightlifters Sybil Sohail, Veronika Sohail and Twinkle Sohail competed in the 52 kg, 57 kg and 84 kg categories respectively, excelling in squat, bench press, deadlift, and overall weight. The siblings bagged four gold medals each, showcasing their prowess and elevating Pakistan's stature in international weigh

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  Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

  Church of England urges new UK government to recognize human dignity of disabled children, support families

  By CDI Staff

  The General Synod of the Church of England made an appeal to the new government, focusing on an issue that garnered unanimous support across the chamber. Inspired by the personal experience of Christine from Wigan, the Synod passed a comprehensive motion urging "His Majesty's Government and healthcare providers to ensure that mothers whose unborn child may be disabled in any way are given comprehensive and unbiased information about the condition and support available to them."

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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  US President Joe Biden ends re-election campaign, endorses VP Kamala Harris

  By CDI Staff

  After weeks of mounting pressure from mainstream media, fellow Democrats and donors following a weak debate performance against former President Trump, President Joe Biden announced today that he will “not accept the nomination” as Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential election in November. Instead, he encouraged his party to rally behind his Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee to run for the presidency.

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  Middle East Society & Culture Church & Missions

  ‘Toxic’ movie about revenge & forgiveness featured on in-flight playlists on four Middle East airlines

  By Chris Eyte

  A thrilling movie about revenge and forgiveness made by Christian producers is now available on TV screens for passengers flying on four major international airlines in the Middle East.  Called ‘Toxic’, the Arabic language movie will help passengers consider the core value of forgiveness, which is at the heart of the gospel, although the film is not expressedly Christian.