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Why We Retracted a Report About Violence in Afghanistan

On April 30, Christianity Today published a report about an attack by Muslim extremists on an underground church near Bamiyan, Afghanistan. It also mentioned a second attack that killed Hazara converts to Christianity. After becoming aware of credible doubts about the accuracy of claims made by sources, we have removed the story from our website. Read more. The post Why We Retracted a Report About Violence in Afghanistan appeared first on Christianity Today

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What Social Media Addiction Tells Us About Heaven and Hell

This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here. In the past few weeks, lawyers have argued that social media companies knowingly addicted people to their platforms to keep them compulsively engaged. On the other side of the country, I discussed with some friends their misgivings about heaven and hell. A few days later, I realized both of these were, Read more. The post What Social Media Addiction Tells Us About Heaven and Hell appeared first on Christianity Today

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Anxious Chinese Young People are Turning to Fortune Telling

Growing up in southeastern China, Gigi Y. remembers paying close attention to her horoscope forecasts while growing up in southeastern China. She found them “very accurate” in describing her thoughts and feelings. “Star signs helped me understand others better, which is something I appreciate as someone with a sensitive personality,” said Gigi. CT agreed to Read more. The post Anxious Chinese Young People are Turning to Fortune Telling appeared first on Christianity Today

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Money, lies and death: London's criminal underworld with Patrick Radden Keefe

Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing, is back asking questions of those in power. His new best-seller investigates the mysterious death of young Zac Brettler in the heart of London. What does it tell us about dark money, lies and corruption in this gilded city - now home to the world’s billionaires? And why were the police either unwilling or unable to provide his family with answers? We talk about identity, reinvention and oligarchs in his latest book, London Fallin...

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A clear sense of purpose can make ministers’ difficult job worthwhile

A clear sense of purpose can make ministers’ difficult job worthwhile will.driscoll Thu, 07/05/2026 - 01:01 Steve Baker, Danny Alexander and Gillian Keegan reflect on their ministerial careers. 4 Comment Megan Bryer Institute for Government Yes Steve Baker, Danny Alexander and Gillian Keegan all spoke to the IfG about their experiences of being in office. Ministers Brexit Public bodies Cabinet Education and skills Complex policy problems Civil servants Conservative Liberal Democrat No Being a...

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The next Scottish and Welsh governments are likely to put constitutional change back on the agenda

The next Scottish and Welsh governments are likely to put constitutional change back on the agenda will.driscoll Wed, 06/05/2026 - 16:32 The results of Thursday's elections could increase strain on Westminster–devolved relations. 5 Comment Megan Isaac Harriet Shaw Institute for Government Yes Independence features prominently in Scotland’s election campaign. Devolution Local elections Scottish independence New government Scottish National Party Plaid Cymru Starmer government No While a focus ...

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A Royal visit full of pomp and ceremony signified little

A Royal visit full of pomp and ceremony signified little jack.sanders Wed, 06/05/2026 - 14:35 King Charles’s visit to the US exposed the limits of the UK’s influence. 4 Comment Jill Rutter Institute for Government Yes For all the pageantry on show, the King's visit achieved nothing of substance. International relations Parliament and the constitution Global Britain NATO International development Foreign affairs United States Monarchy The Crown No The King and Queen’s visit to the US was a dip...

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