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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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The Thursday operation around 5 p.m. targeted a narcotics investigation linked to a package dropped off moments earlier, but no drugs were found and agents showed no warrant at the time. The Venezuelan family, in the U.S. since 2023 with valid work permits and IDs, saw the boy quickly sent to a Texas ICE center while others' locations stayed unclear; a questionable warrant document appeared the next day. Critics called it a rights violation amid Minnesota's sanctuary policies, while supporters backed targeting criminal aliens in a broader ICE push under the Trump administration.

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Neighbors watched in shock as agents kicked in a door on Nevada Avenue East, handcuffing five adults and a 12-year-old boy during a snowy evening raid.

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Father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram carried out the deliberate assault on Jewish attendees at Archer Park, inspired by Islamic State ideology, with an ISIS flag found in their vehicle. Australian authorities charged surviving suspect Naveed with murder and terrorism after the first night of Hanukkah. Journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani called on Muslims to reject Islamism while distinguishing it from Islam, drawing a comparison to Hinduism and Hindutva that some praised but many rejected as false equivalence amid broader tensions over religion and politics. As Australia holds vigils uniting communities, the exchange highlights ongoing divides between faith and extremism.

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On December 14, 2025, gunfire shattered a joyful Hanukkah gathering near Sydney's Bondi Beach, leaving 15 dead and dozens hurt. The tragedy prompted urgent calls to separate faith from political extremism.

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Nineteen political parties and movements representing Kurds, Baluchis, Ahwazis, Azerbaijanis, Turkmen, and Qashqai issued a joint declaration demanding the overthrow of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The statement was shared via a Mossad Commentary post.

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On January 18 in Kurmin Wali village, armed bandits abducted 163 to 177 people from two Cherubim and Seraphim churches and one ECWA congregation around 9-10 a.m., with 9 to 11 escaping soon after. Kaduna police first denied the reports but confirmed them after verification, launching operations while noting the captives' location is known but blocked by human shields. Bandits demanded 250 million naira and 20 motorcycles from the village head, accusing locals of stealing bikes; no ransom has been paid. Escaped mother Lovina Ezekiel lost her two-week-old baby in the chaos and fears for her husband and five children still held, as families sleep in the bush amid trauma.

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Gunmen stormed three churches during Sunday services, herding worshippers into the bush as families watched in horror. Nine days later, more than 160 remain captive.

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Protests have rocked Iranian cities like Tehran and Shiraz for seven days over inflation and a collapsing rial, with chants against the regime, over 500 arrests, internet blackouts, and rights groups reporting 10 to 15 deaths from security forces firing live rounds. BBC Persian guest Farrokh Negahdar, a former leftist guerrilla now in UK exile, said in an 11-second clip that the Islamic Republic did not order shootings and deaths resulted from crowd pressure, a statement shared widely by exile Niyak Ghorbani that drew accusations of echoing Tehran's narrative. Critics highlighted videos of gunfire and bullet wounds, while noting Negahdar's history and BBC Persian's broader coverage of the unrest, fueling distrust in such claims during ongoing clashes.

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As Iranian protesters face live fire from security forces, a BBC Persian analyst claimed victims died from crowd pressure alone—prompting swift backlash from exiles and activists.

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Amorim guided United unbeaten through October but saw results crumble, ending with a draw at Leeds and no wins in six, leading to his dismissal after 14 months. Maresca earned November honors with 10 points for Chelsea, but a collapse and owner rift got him fired on New Year's Day after 18 months. Fans flood social media with memes, joking to vote Arsenal's Mikel Arteta for December to test the curse, while praising Arsenal's patience through his mid-season slump that now has them topping the table with 48 points.

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Ruben Amorim won October's Manager of the Month with Manchester United, only to get sacked this morning after a winless run. Enzo Maresca met the same fate at Chelsea just weeks after his November award.

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The Thursday operation around 5 p.m. targeted a narcotics investigation linked to a package dropped off moments earlier, but no drugs were found and agents showed no warrant at the time. The Venezuelan family, in the U.S. since 2023 with valid work permits and IDs, saw the boy quickly sent to a Texas ICE center while others' locations stayed unclear; a questionable warrant document appeared the next day. Critics called it a rights violation amid Minnesota's sanctuary policies, while supporters backed targeting criminal aliens in a broader ICE push under the Trump administration.

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Neighbors watched in shock as agents kicked in a door on Nevada Avenue East, handcuffing five adults and a 12-year-old boy during a snowy evening raid.

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