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Coronavirus
U-Turn: No Vaccine Passports for England, Health Secretary Announces
The British government will not mandate vaccine passports for nightclubs, cinemas, and other large public venues in England after all, Health Secretary Sajid Javid...
Europe
Hungary Defends Biblical Principles & Helps the Persecuted: ‘Hungary is a Christian Nation’
"We have confirmed in our constitution that the marriage is between one man and one woman, that life has to be protected from conception."
Coronavirus
French Push Back As Grocery Stores Begin Demanding COVID Passport
The measure is sparking much controversy as a video showing police blocking the entrance of a supermarket to a group of people has immerged.
Distress of Nations
‘Biblical Catastrophe’ as Wildfires Rip Through Greece, Southern Europe, Turkey
Dozens of fires were burning across Greece Saturday, blazes that one official described as “a biblical catastrophe.”
Children in the Crosshairs
UK Government Calls For National List of Homeschooled Children
Commons Education Committee claims it is important to “get a grip” on the number of students being educated outside of government control.
Coronavirus
Protests Rage Across Europe as Lockdown, Vaccination Mandates Start
Protesters railed against vaccine passports, saying, “No to shameful pass,” while denigrating French President Emmanuel Macron as a “tyrant.”
Religious Freedom
Settlement, Apology Sends Strong Statement for Religious Freedom in the UK
“This is an important moment for religious freedom in the UK... My prayer is that this case will encourage Christians to stand firm.”
Coronavirus
Macron: Vaccine Passports Will Be Mandatory for Restaurants, Bars, Transport in France
Macron said that it will be necessary to curtail the freedoms of the unvaccinated in France to supposedly slow the spread "Delta variant"
Children in the Crosshairs
EU Threatens to Sanction Hungary Over Law Protecting Kids From LGBTQ Content
"The law allows parents to decide the way they would like to sexually educate their kids, that right exclusively belongs to parents"
Distress of Nations
Somali Immigrant Murders Three and Wounds Others in Act of Terror in Germany
A Somali immigrant carried out an attack on bystanders in Germany on Friday leaving three dead and five seriously injured
Abortion
‘Praise Jesus’: Oldest Eugenics Abortion Facility In UK Closes After 100 years
"I’m so happy that this abortion center has finally closed. Praise Jesus Christ–If this can happen here in London, it can happen anywhere"
Anti-Semitism
Hamas Flag Banned in Germany Following String of Antisemitic Occurrences
“We do not want the flags of terrorist orgs to be waved on German soil… In doing so, we can send a clear signal to our Jewish citizens"
Europe
UK Woman Wins Tribunal Appeal After Tweets Dubbed ‘Transphobic’ Lead to Her Firing
"The purpose of the law is to allow people the freedom to make their own decisions on these questions and to abide by their own consciences.”
Euthanasia
Devastating: Netherlands Euthanized More People Than Ever in 2020
A record high number of people were euthanized in the Netherlands in 2020, according to horrifying new reports from the region.
Israel & Middle East
European Countries Condemn Israel for Construction in Jerusalem
The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Britain on Thursday issued a statement condemning Israel for approving construction in the Har Homa neighborhood...
LGBT+ Agenda
Finnish Politician Charged With ‘Hate Speech’ for Expressing Biblical Views on Homosexuality
“I cannot accept that voicing my religious beliefs could mean imprisonment. My statements were all based on the Bible’s teachings...”
Christian Persecution
UK Pastor Arrested For Saying Marriage is Between a Man & a Woman
A Christian pastor in the UK was arrested by police after a member of the public reported him for the “homophobic” comment of saying...
Europe
EU foreign policy chief: Russia amassing over 150,000 troops along Ukraine borders, in Crimea
"It is the highest Russian military deployment at Ukrainian borders ever," Borrell said after talks involving Ukraine's foreign minister.
Europe
Israel, Greece Sign Record Defense Pact
The agreement includes a $1.65 billion contract for the establishment and operation of a training center for the Hellenic Air Force.
Isaiah 5:20
UK Labour Party Leader Apologizes for Visiting Church That Believes Marriage is Between a Man, a Woman
"Secularists/LGBT movement don't just want freedom for their worldview but total acceptance by all (including Christians)"
Christian Persecution
Christian Actress Who Was Fired for Biblical Beliefs on Sexuality Now Ordered to Pay $414,000
"I do not believe homosexual practice is right, though the law of this land has made it legal doesn't mean it is right."
Christian Persecution
UK Judge Rules ‘Overwhelmingly In Favor’ of Franklin Graham in Discrimination Case
“I am grateful the courts have once again reiterated that the freedom to speak only what is not offensive is not freedom of speech at all"
Europe
Russia’s Lavrov Warns Efforts to Escalate Conflict In East Ukraine Could ‘Destroy’ It
Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov warned that any efforts to escalate the conflict in eastern Ukraine could eventually "destroy" the country.
Europe
People’s Lives ‘In the Hands of the State’: Spanish Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Euthanasia
Spain's conservative Party plans to challenge the law in the Constitutional Court saying it puts people's lives "in the hands of the state"
Globe
Turkey Prepares To Clash With Israel, Greece & EU Over East Mediterranean
Turkey warns Greece & Israel must seek “permission before assuming work on a proposed undersea power cable in eastern Mediterranean waters"
Anti-Semitism
Count Rules Anti-Semitic Attacker Won’t Be Charged Because He Has ‘Delusional Fear’ Of Jews
“Prosecution blames mental illness for the crime. We join AJC in calling for the attack to be recognized for what it is—an act of Jew-hatred"
Distress of Nations
Democracy At Risk! French Election Chaos Erupts – New System Sparks Backlash
Emmanuel Macron triggers major backlash after his gov't tabled an amendment to radically change electoral law ahead of next year's election.
Censorship
Poland Announces Massive Fines for Tech Giants Engaging in Censorship
Dep. Polish Justice Min.: Big Tech companies have for too long been targeting conservatives, Christianity... the Polish gov't is saying "enough!"
Abortion
German Pro-Life Group Challenges Officials Who Banned Prayer Outside Abortion Counseling Facility
“By prohibiting even silent prayer near a pre-abortion counseling center... authorities have gone beyond what could be considered reasonable"
Censorship
New Study Reveals Top UK Universities Among ‘Most Restrictive’ for Free Speech
The 3 highest-ranked UK universities are among the most restrictive for free speech, according to a new report from a British think tank
Coronavirus
Thousands Of Italian Restaurants Open In Mass Protest Of Lockdown Rules
50K restaurants open in Italy in defiance of strict lockdown measures. The mass civil disobedience campaign was launched under #IoApro (#IOpen)
Coronavirus
Major Bank Warns It Could Cancel Accounts Of Unmasked Customers In Branches
British bank HSBC has warned their customers that entering branches without wearing a mask could result in the withdrawal of their accounts.
Europe
Israel, Greece Set to Sign Massive $1.68B Defense Deal
Israel, Greece on the way to a massive defense deal after Israeli Def. Ministry won a tender to build a training base for the Greek Air Force.
Abortion
Report: 90% of Babies With Down Syndrome Are Aborted in the UK
Nine in 10 pregnant women in the U.K. who know their child will have Down syndrome abort the baby, The Telegraph reported this week.
Europe
6.3 Earthquake Hits Croatia Leaving Widespread Damage & Multiple Dead
Strong earthquake in Croatia destroys buildings and kills at least 7 Tuesday southwest of the capital, displacing scores of area residents
Coronavirus
Spain ‘To Register’ Those Who Refuse Covid Vaccine; Share Registry With Other EU Counties
The vaccine will not be mandatory, but whoever decides not to do so will be on a "registry" which will then be shared with EU countries.
Europe
Norway Expands Transgender ‘Hate Speech’ Law to Include Private Comments in One’s Own Home
Norway's parliament voted to expand its current law to include both private and public remarks designated "hate speech" against transgenders.
Euthanasia
Ken Ham: The Netherlands Allows Doctors to Euthanize Patients Without Their Consent
In our culture of death, many nations are allowing fallible, finite, human doctors to decide whether another human being has value.
Christian Persecution
‘Religious Freedom Is a Human Right’: Swiss Court Suspends COVID Ban on Worship
“Given that other public gatherings are still permitted, we do not see the proportionality of this restriction — it targets religious groups in a discriminatory way"
Christian Persecution
German Court Hands Restaurant Owner Religious Liberty Victory
“In a free society, everyone should be able to share their beliefs without fear of criminal investigation or censorship."
Europe
Parts of Paris in Flames as Mass Protests Erupt Against Security Bill
Mass protests and riots broke out on the streets of Paris against a proposed law that would criminalise the filming of police in France.
Abortion
Aborting Babies with Down Syndrome ‘Equates to Eugenics’
The selective aborting of babies with Down syndrome “equates to eugenics, which is the elimination of human beings not considered fit."
Corruption
‘Freedom Passes’ To Be Introduced In UK As More COVID Lockdowns Loom
The new normal that the British government is set to outline will reportedly include “freedom passes” from COVID lockdowns and mask mandates.
Europe
UK lists Jerusalem separately from Israel on COVID-19 travel advisory
"The [Foreign Office's] decision to define Jerusalem as a territory separate from Israel is offensive and hostile."
Christian Persecution
100+ UK Religious Leaders Take Legal Action Over Ban on Sunday Worship Services
+100 church leaders are taking legal action against the English and Welsh gov't for forcing houses of worship to close due to COVID-19
Christian Persecution
Christian Ministry to Sue Bank for Closing Its Account Following LGBT ‘Mob Rule’
The Bank followed the lead of Facebook, PayPal and Mailchimp, which closed down CIT’s accounts after pressure from LGBT activists.
Europe
Romania’s PM Ludovic & Israel’s PM Netanyahu Announce Expansion of Trade
The Romanian Prime Minister also voiced his desire to strengthen his country’s defense and security ties with the Jewish State.
Christian Persecution
Second-Highest English Court to Hear Case of Censured Judge Fired for Christian Values
“I am fighting this battle... I do not want Christian beliefs to be barred from important positions in public life."
Distress of Nations
UK Raises Terror Threat Level to ‘Severe’ Following Deadly Attacks in Europe
The threat level of severe means an attack is considered highly likely. It is the country’s second-highest level.
Abortion
Sweden Health Minister Encourages “Abortion Tourism” Following Poland’s Pro-Life Ruling
A top health official in Sweden welcomed Polish women to come there to abort their unborn babies after Poland’s ruling to protect the unborn.
Distress of Nations
Greece and Turkey Struck by Large Pair of Earthquakes
Greece, Turkey suffer the effects of two very large deadly earthquakes on Friday, with Turkey currently taking the majority of the damage
Censorship
Scottish Hate Crime Bill Would Criminalize Offensive Dinner Table Conversations
Scotland’s new odious hate crime bill would criminalize dinner table conversations if their ‘offensive’ content is reported to police
Distress of Nations
Three Dead as Woman Beheaded in Knife Attack in Nice, France
A knife-wielding attacker beheads woman and kills two others at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, police and officials said.
Abortion
Polish Abortion Activists Target Churches Following High Court’s Pro-Life Ruling
Radical abortion activists target churches across Poland after highcourt rules law allowing abortion for fetal disability unconstitutional
Abortion
Poland’s Top Court Rules to Protect Babies with Congenital Conditions from Abortion
Poland’s highest court ruled Thursday that aborting a preborn child because of a poor prenatal diagnosis is unconstitutional
Christian Persecution
Welsh County Council Overturns Ban on Lord’s Prayer
Bridgend County in southern Wales reversed its decision to ban mourners from corporately reciting the Lord’s Prayer during funeral services.
Christian Persecution
WATCH: Young Man Tears Down Large Christian Cross Outside UK Church in Broad Daylight
Man caught brazenly tearing down London church cross, adding to evidence Christianity is increasingly under assault around the globe
Anti-Semitism
Jewish Cemeteries, Holocaust Memorial Desecrated in Greece After Neo-Nazi Leaders Jailed
Jewish cemeteries and a Holocaust memorial have been desecrated in Greece, just days after neo-Nazi leaders were jailed in a landmark trial.
Children in the Crosshairs
‘Unbelievably Evil:’ Netherlands Legalizes Euthanasia for Terminally Sick Children Under 12
The European country of the Netherlands has agreed on plans to make euthanasia legal for terminally ill children under the age of 12.
Distress of Nations
France Opens Terror Probe After Teacher Beheaded in Paris Suburb
A man armed with a knife beheaded a school teacher in front of his school in Paris in an attack that was being treated as terrorism
Europe
UK National Health Service Defends Giving ‘Sex Change’ Drugs to 10-Year-Olds
NHS England defends giving hormone blockers to children, as woman sues gender identity clinic for rushing young people into sex changes
Distress of Nations
Dozens Stage Attack on Police Station in Paris Suburb
About 40 people armed with metal bars and using fireworks as projectiles tried to storm a police station in the Paris suburbs Saturday night
Distress of Nations
Violent Floods In Italy, France Sweep Dead Bodies From Cemeteries To Shores Of Mediterranean
Severe flooding in Italy and France have left 12 dead so far, but rescuers are also finding corpses long dead that washed down to shore.
Children in the Crosshairs
German Protestant Schools Use Bible Verse For Pro-LGBT Campaign
+10,000 students will see posters using the Bible verse "Do not be afraid!" re-interpreted as a message for LGBT inclusivity
Anti-Semitism
German Police Threaten Israeli With Crime For Show Of Israeli Flag
German Muslims call young Israeli musician a ‘Nazi,’ police said she provoked demonstrators and was ordered to leave for holding Israeli flag
Christian Persecution
UPDATE: Hotel That Booted Christian Pro-Marriage Event Backs Down, Apologizes
Hotel apologized to a Pastor for halting a marriage seminar that was underway in one of its conference rooms and evicting the attendees.
