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Arab parties extend a hand to try to topple Netanyahu but challenges remain

TAYIBE, Israel (AP) — For Netanyahu’s opponents, it would mean aligning with parties that not only criticize Israel's policies, but reject its identity as a Jewish state.

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Kenya’s mining ambitions raise fears for farms and ancestral graves

MRIMA, Kenya (AP) — For members of the local Digo community, Mrima Hill’s value cannot be measured by its minerals alone. It contains a sacred forest known as a kaya, where residents say their ancestors are buried.

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Israel’s president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results

JERUSALEM (AP) — The move dealt a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to discredit the vote, in which he and his allies lost their majority in parliament, known as the Knesset, while Arab-led parties made historic gains.

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'Meryl Is Playing Jesus Christ?: Liam Neeson Reacts to Netflix's Aslan Casting

Liam Neeson, the legendary voice of Aslan in the original Narnia films, was completely blindsided by the news that Meryl Streep will take over the role for Netflix's new adaptation.

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Pastor Pleads Guilty to Posing as Woman To Solicit CSAM; Faces up to 80 Years in Prison

Philadelphia Pastor Bryan Jackson has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to child sex exploitation. He could face 80 years in prison.

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‘JIMMY’ Movie Offers Free Screenings to Military Families Worldwide in Honor of Jimmy Stewart

Military service members and their families around the world will have the opportunity to watch the new Jimmy Stewart biopic, “JIMMY,” for free when the film opens in theaters Friday, Nov. 6. The Timothy T. Day Foundation and Lockheed Marti

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Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault as Bear Grylls Speaks Out on Faith and Justice

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and multiple sexual assaults after a four-week trial, with authorities praising the victims' immense courage.

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Three Reasons Billy Graham Captured the World’s Attention

Recently my wife, Katherine, and I moved into a senior living complex in our hometown of Cary, North Carolina. Soon afterward the building manager, a young man from Ghana named Godfred, knocked on our apartment door. He had seen a stack of

Shock, Anger, Stimulate, Numb

How can Christians wisely navigate generative artificial intelligence, divisive social media algorithms, and new uses of technology that have (and could have) widespread ramifications? In this video from CT’s Big Tent convening in Oakland,

Hard, Soft, and Spiritual Power

This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Azadeh Moaveni, The East Wing: Power, Intrigue, and the Untold Story of America’s First Ladies (St. Martin’s Press, 2026) Last year, workers tore down the East Wing of the W

Political Turmoil Needs More Than Political Solutions

Europe is burning. Not everywhere, and not all at once. But the recurring images of cars aflame, shattered storefronts, angry crowds, and riot police on the streets of Germany, Spain, Italy, and France should concern us. For American Christ

Can We Trust Christianity Today Anymore? + Nicole Massie Martin

President and CEO Nicole Massie Martin on accusations of editorial interference, the pressure on newsrooms and how CT has changed as MAGA politics reshaped evangelicalism.

When an Election Doesn’t Go Your Way, What Happens to Your Hope?

When the candidate we supported loses, disappointment can quickly turn into anger, fear, or despair. But elections reveal something important about where our confidence rests. Christians can care deeply about public life while remembering t

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Democracy After the Midterms: A special election episode with Rebecca Solnit

November 3rd was both an end a beginning. A writer who thinks deeply about these issues, Rebecca talks to host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush about this election through the lens of her book "The Beginning Comes After the End."

Nithya Raman, a practicing Hindu, elected as mayor of Los Angeles

(RNS) — Los Angles voters elected Hindu Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman as mayor, giving mayoral offices to Indian American immigrants in the two largest U.S. cities.

Hating Muslims is becoming a losing strategy

(RNS) — One of the many revelations of the 2026 midterm elections is that Islamophobia is becoming a much less effective political weapon.

Muslim advocacy group CAIR shuts Florida chapter as terror designation takes effect

(RNS) A federal judge denied the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ bid to halt Florida’s terrorist designation.

Christopher McDonald Says ‘JIMMY’ Will Change How Audiences Watch ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Actor Christopher McDonald says he was shocked to learn about Jimmy Stewart’s military service and the emotional struggles the Hollywood legend experienced after World War II. In an interview with ChurchLeaders, McDonald discussed his role

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Lions’ Jack Campbell Trusting God after Scary Neck Injury: ‘I Know He Has a Plan for Me’

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, hospitalized after a frightening neck injury, has released an encouraging statement detailing his remarkable recovery progress and unwavering faith.

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Adam Hamilton to Remain Senior Pastor after Historic Kansas Senate Victory

In a historic and unprecedented move, newly elected U.S. Senator Adam Hamilton will continue to serve as the lead pastor of his Kansas megachurch, transitioning to a quarter-time role while taking on national legislative duties.

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Does Suicide Send Someone to Hell? Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. Says the Bible Doesn’t Teach That

In a recent video, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. said that the Bible does not teach that a person who dies by suicide goes to hell.

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‘Sodom and Gomorrah’—Christians Respond to West Hollywood’s ‘Throuple’ Ordinance

After the city of West Hollywood, California, granted protections to “multipartner domestic relationships,” some faith leaders shared strong words.

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Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and 3 Counts of Sexual Assault

Comedian turned Christian influencer Russell Brand has been found guilty of four charges related to sexual assault.

Archaeologists May Have Discovered Mystery Skeleton Found in Westminster

For over 150 years, a mysterious sarcophagus unearthed in Westminster Abbey has baffled experts, its reburied contents and true origins sparking centuries of speculation. Now, groundbreaking scientific analysis and archaeological findings a

‘People Have Called Me Every Four-Letter Word’—Candace Cameron Bure Tests Her ‘Controlled Aggression’ on ‘Special Forces’

Candace Cameron Bure was encouraged to channel her anger over media attacks on her beliefs in “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.”

Many Churches Lack AI Policies Despite Pastoral Support

New research reveals that most U.S. Protestant pastors are actively using artificial intelligence, yet a significant majority operate without formal policies or guidelines for its application in ministry.

The State of the Pro-Life Movement After the Midterms

Amid a national blue wave on election night, US voters considered a series of ballot measures over abortion, with the pro-choice cause largely winning the night. Measures adding constitutional rights for abortion passed in Virginia and Neva

Sophie Cunningham Tells Theo Von Nothing Can Keep Him from God’s Love

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, celebrated for her basketball prowess, is now captivating audiences with her profound and surprising insights on faith and God's unconditional love, shared during a recent podcast interview.

Tanzania Pressures Churches to Promote Tax Policies

Around 5 p.m. on October 29, 2025, Simon Patilo heard gunshots break out across his street in Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania. Earlier in the day, protesters descended on the streets of Dar es Salaam, about 280 miles east of Dodoma, demandi

After the Midterms

The election is over, and the results are clear. Exactly two years ago, a certain wave crashed, and the future seemed inevitable. This morning, the tide turned, and our political life once again feels unstable, dramatic, dynamic, contentiou

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