Democrats’ success in pushing through one of the country’s most aggressively gerrymandered congressional maps on Tuesday in Virginia represented the latest example of the party’s willingness to take the gloves off as it seeks to win back control of Congress and thwart President Trump’s agenda. It was a stark reversal for a party that has…
When the Sisters of Divine Providence near Pittsburgh tried to sell an 8-acre forested parcel, they were disappointed. Potential buyers didn’t offer what the sisters thought it was worth. And for those prices, the sisters didn’t want to see the land razed. The sisters’ grounds are idyllic. To get there, you have to travel one…
(RNS) — The conflict between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV — whom many consider the two most powerful Americans — has been covered nearly incessantly in recent weeks. While this is more like a collision between two radically different forms of authority, U.S. presidents have had other clashes with popes over political and…
A mass trial of 486 suspected MS-13 gang members has begun in El Salvador, the country’s attorney general’s office has said. Footage released by the attorney general’s office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link. The group are collectively accused of committing more than 47,000 crimes – including murder,…
A green heritage plaque has been unveiled at the Fazl Mosque in Southfields, southwest London, marking the historical importance of a site often described as the first purpose-built mosque in the British capital. The recognition comes as the mosque approaches the centenary of its opening in 1926. The plaque was installed through the heritage plaque…
Jeffrey Epstein was not predestined to become one of the most connected men on the planet. Born in 1953 in a modest neighborhood of Brooklyn, the son of a municipal employee, he grew up far removed from the circles of influence he would later frequent. Yet his trajectory illustrates a meteoric ascent into the most…
KINGNEWSWIRE / Press release / PARIS — While French health officials continue to prioritize “harm reduction” policies — from supervised injection sites to cannabis decriminalization debates — a different kind of drug prevention intervention is unfolding on sidewalks, in shops, and outside schools across the country. Led by volunteers from the Church of Scientology under…
KINGNEWSWIRE // Press release / Amsterdam, Netherlands — August 23, 2025 — The spirit of compassion and service took center stage on Saturday afternoon as the annual Humanitarian Awards were celebrated in Amsterdam. The event, held at the Chapel of the Church of Scientology of Amsterdam, brought together leaders, activists, and community members to recognize…
Kingnewsiwre / Press release / A Dutch-registered human rights foundation, founded by Sri Lankan refugee Shanta Dalugamage, is empowering the next generation in Sri Lanka through journalism and human rights education—bridging communities across continents with an inclusive and interfaith approach. Rathnapura, Sri Lanka / Ulft, Netherlands – August 2025 – On 27 July 2025, Stichting…
KINGNEWSWIRE / Press release / Brussels, July 17, 2025 — Against the backdrop of the Bois de la Cambre, the weekend of July 12–13 saw the vibrant Festival Afrodisiac come alive: a family-friendly cultural event in Belgium’s capital — heart of the EU institutions — celebrating African music, dance, gastronomy and solidarity. As children laughed in the village zone and…
