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Europe too hot to handle 3 Jul 2025 The hilltop weather station in Telegrafenberg, Germany, has faithfully measured the elements since 1893, clocking key climate data without pause through two world wars and the splitting of the country into east and west. On Tuesday, July 1, it announced that rainfall levels in the first half of this year were the lowest it had seen in its 132-year history.

Europe too hot to handle

3 Jul 2025 The hilltop weather station in Telegrafenberg, Germany, has faithfully measured the elements since 1893, clocking key climate data without pause through two world wars and the splitting of the country into east and west. On Tuesday, July 1, it announced that…

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Mass coral bleaching in the Summer of 2025 When it comes to coral, the Great Barrier Reef steals the global limelight. It’s a bucket-list place for many and, when it gets hit by coral bleaching, it makes news around the world. But Australia has another group of spectacular reefs on the west of the continent. Many of them had managed to escape the worst of global heating, until the worst marine heatwave ever recorded for this region.

Mass coral bleaching in the Summer of 2025

When it comes to coral, the Great Barrier Reef steals the global limelight. It’s a bucket-list place for many and, when it gets hit by coral bleaching, it makes news around the world. But Australia has another group of spectacular reefs on the west of the…

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US president’s vendetta against renewables went global At the end of July Trump was back in Scotland and fulminated once again about wind energy. “Wind is a disaster,” the US president said in a press conference at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland, beside a doleful-looking Keir Starmer. “You are paying massive subsidies to have these ugly monsters all over the place.” Starmer, for his part, said that “we believe in a mix” that includes wind but did not mention the pressing reason for clean energy – a climate crisis that is unleashing its fury in increasing bursts in the UK, US and elsewhere.

US president’s vendetta against renewables went global

At the end of July Trump was back in Scotland and fulminated once again about wind energy. “Wind is a disaster,” the US president said in a press conference at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland, beside a doleful-looking Keir Starmer. “You…

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Biblical Man (@biblicalman)

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Did you got to read about nature’s situation in the Summer 2025 During this summer, there has already been a lot of commotion in Belgium around wolves that have attacked sheep and horses. Even with wolf-safe fences, wolves have been cut to get to the fenced animals. Europe’s wolves and predators are thriving – can we learn to live among them? Eating grandmothers, blowing down houses – the wolf is the fairytale villain.

Did you got to read about nature’s situation in the Summer 2025

During this summer, there has already been a lot of commotion in Belgium around wolves that have attacked sheep and horses. Even with wolf-safe fences, wolves have been cut to get to the fenced animals. Europe’s wolves and predators…

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U.S. blocks Palestinian president from attending UN General Assembly Axios, August 29 Event The Trump administration announced Friday, August 29, that it won't issue visas to senior Palestinian officials who wish to travel to New York to attend the UN General Assembly in September, and will revoke visas that were previously granted. A State Department official confirmed that applied to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and around 80 additional officials. The U.S.

U.S. blocks Palestinian president from attending UN General Assembly

Axios, August 29 Event The Trump administration announced Friday, August 29, that it won't issue visas to senior Palestinian officials who wish to travel to New York to attend the UN General Assembly in September, and will revoke…

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Netanyahu says that Trump told him to ‘go into Gaza with full force’ and ‘finish’ the war August 31 + September 2 Event Palestinians could each be offered $5,000 cash to leave the Gaza Strip as well as subsidies to cover four years’ worth of rent “elsewhere” under a White House plan to take over and reconstruct the ravaged territory, according to reports. The plan would involve Gaza’s two million population leaving, at least temporarily, through “voluntary” departures to another country or pre-approved “restricted, secured” zones inside the coastal enclave during postwar reconstruction, according to proposals laid out in a 38-page prospectus reported by the Washington Post.

Netanyahu says that Trump told him to ‘go into Gaza with full force’ and ‘finish’ the war

August 31 + September 2 Event Palestinians could each be offered $5,000 cash to leave the Gaza Strip as well as subsidies to cover four years’ worth of rent “elsewhere” under a White House plan to take over…

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Xi and Putin loving to live for ever Xi, Putin and Kim show united front at huge Chinese military parade + Xi and Putin discuss immortality Event The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea have appeared in public together for the first time in a show of solidarity at a massive military parade in Beijing. President Xi Jinping said the world faced a choice between peace and war as China unveiled a huge arsenal of weapons - including nuclear missiles with a global reach - to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

Xi and Putin loving to live for ever

Xi, Putin and Kim show united front at huge Chinese military parade + Xi and Putin discuss immortality Event The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea have appeared in public together for the first time in a show of solidarity at a massive military parade in…

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Pope Leo criticises Israeli plans for forced evacuation of Gaza City The Times, August 28, 2025 Event The Pope has attacked Israel’s plans to evacuate Gaza City by force as Catholic priests and nuns caring for the sick in the war zone refused to leave and the UN secretary-general condemned the “endless catalogue of horrors”. Speaking at the Vatican, Leo criticised the “forced displacement” of Gazan residents after Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said that evacuation was key to rescuing the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Pope Leo criticises Israeli plans for forced evacuation of Gaza City

The Times, August 28, 2025 Event The Pope has attacked Israel’s plans to evacuate Gaza City by force as Catholic priests and nuns caring for the sick in the war zone refused to leave and the UN secretary-general condemned the…

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Trump wants a Nobel prize. Europe can exploit that to help Ukraine Preceding: Trump wishing to get the Nobel Peace prize The Economist, August 21, 2025 Event Mr Trump wants his dealmaking skills to be recognised in endeavours beyond the building of gaudy skyscrapers, and there is no greater arena than diplomacy. The global elites sneer at mere moneymaking. But recognition from Oslo is worth much more than the medal’s weight in gold (about 200 grams, or $20,000).

Trump wants a Nobel prize. Europe can exploit that to help Ukraine

Preceding: Trump wishing to get the Nobel Peace prize The Economist, August 21, 2025 Event Mr Trump wants his dealmaking skills to be recognised in endeavours beyond the building of gaudy skyscrapers, and there is no greater arena…

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Trump wishing to get the Nobel Peace prize In his actions to get the Nobel Peace prize Trump wants to meddle with the disputes that are between certain countries all over the world. Same with North and South Korea. Trump claims to be on good terms with the North Korean leader, who, according to Trump's approval, has also provided thousands of troops to Russia for his Russian friend to bring the war in Ukraine to a successful end.

Trump wishing to get the Nobel Peace prize

In his actions to get the Nobel Peace prize Trump wants to meddle with the disputes that are between certain countries all over the world. Same with North and South Korea. Trump claims to be on good terms with the North Korean leader, who, according to…

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Germany suspends arms sales to Israel The Telegraph, August 8, 2025 Event Germany has suspended the sale of weapons to Israel that could be used in Gaza, Friedrich Merz has announced. The German chancellor said it was “increasingly difficult to understand” how Israel’s operations in the Strip, which now include seizing Gaza City, would help achieve its aims. The European nation had been one of Israel’s strongest backers until the decision by the Israeli security council on Thursday to approve Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to expand the military’s control of the war-shattered enclave.

Germany suspends arms sales to Israel

The Telegraph, August 8, 2025 Event Germany has suspended the sale of weapons to Israel that could be used in Gaza, Friedrich Merz has announced. The German chancellor said it was “increasingly difficult to understand” how Israel’s operations in the Strip,…

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More Jewish Leaders are Speaking Out on Gaza: But Will it Be Enough? If all of us chip in the cost of a coffee we can rush them cash immediately to pay expensive court fees, and STOP Leonardo sending weapons to Israel. Over the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed a significant surge in Jewish protest over Israel’s starvation/genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. On July 28,… More Jewish Leaders are Speaking Out on Gaza: But Will it Be Enough?

More Jewish Leaders are Speaking Out on Gaza: But Will it Be Enough?

If all of us chip in the cost of a coffee we can rush them cash immediately to pay expensive court fees, and STOP Leonardo sending weapons to Israel. Over the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed a significant surge in Jewish protest…

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Ongebalanceerd handelsakkoord met de VS Vlaanderen mag dan al voor meerdere jaren sterke economische banden met de Verenigde Staten onderhouden – in 2024 alleen al bedroeg onze uitvoer naar de VS 26,4 miljard euro. Het handelsakkoord dat er nu gesloten is is een zeer ongebalanceerd akkoord dat ons verder nog afhankelijker van de Verendigde Staten van Amerika maakt. Als we de bedragen moeten behalen van de inport van olie en gas, gaan we zelfs ofwel de Scandinaviërs hun olie en gas leveringen moeten afzeggen, en dan nog met overschotten zitten.

Ongebalanceerd handelsakkoord met de VS

Vlaanderen mag dan al voor meerdere jaren sterke economische banden met de Verenigde Staten onderhouden – in 2024 alleen al bedroeg onze uitvoer naar de VS 26,4 miljard euro. Het handelsakkoord dat er nu gesloten is is een zeer ongebalanceerd akkoord dat ons…

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Untitled PROTECT THE PROTEST Eis gerechtigheid voor demonstranten in Georgië In Georgië protesteren moedige demonstranten al maanden tegen repressieve wetten en voor EU-toetreding. De overheid reageert met geweld, mishandeling en zelfs foltering. Toon je solidariteit. Met één klik kan jij gerechtigheid eisen en laten zien dat de wereld toekijkt. De Georgische regering moet deze mensenrechtenschendingen onderzoeken, politieagenten verantwoordelijk houden voor hun daden, en toekomstige misstanden voorkomen. ✍Ik teken de petitie

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PROTECT THE PROTEST Eis gerechtigheid voor demonstranten in Georgië In Georgië protesteren moedige demonstranten al maanden tegen repressieve wetten en voor EU-toetreding. De overheid reageert met geweld, mishandeling en zelfs foltering. Toon je solidariteit. Met één klik kan jij…

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The EU selling its soul to the USA. Making itself more dependant on one nation, ruled by an autocrat and egomaniac.

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Putin had first 50 days to make peace with Ukraine On Monday the 14th of July, Trump said that Russia's failure to reach a negotiated settlement with Ukraine within 50 days would lead to his administration imposing a 100% tariff rate on Russian imports as well as what he called "secondary tariffs" on countries that have continued to do business with Moscow. Trump said he became tired with Russia, them seeming not to be interested to end the war.

Putin had first 50 days to make peace with Ukraine

On Monday the 14th of July, Trump said that Russia's failure to reach a negotiated settlement with Ukraine within 50 days would lead to his administration imposing a 100% tariff rate on Russian imports as well as what he called "secondary…

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Israel condemns Keir Starmer over plan to recognise Palestine The Times July 30 Sir Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will join France in formally recognising a Palestinian state in September, unless Israel takes action to end the “appalling” situation in Gaza. The announcement was met with criticism by Israel. Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said that the decision “rewards Hamas’s monstrous terrorism and punishes its victims”. Starmer gave Israel an ultimatum on Tuesday afternoon as he said that the catastrophic failure to supply aid to Gaza meant that…

Israel condemns Keir Starmer over plan to recognise Palestine

The Times July 30 Sir Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will join France in formally recognising a Palestinian state in September, unless Israel takes action to end the “appalling” situation in Gaza. The announcement was met with…

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Starmer rejects calls for Palestinian statehood as Trump flies to the UK The Standard, July 26 2025 Event Sir Keir Starmer has rejected calls from MPs to immediately recognise a Palestinian state, as US President Donald Trump arrived in the UK amid the continued desperate situation in Gaza. Some 221 MPs have signed a letter urging the British Government to recognise the state of Palestine at a meeting of the UN next week.

Starmer rejects calls for Palestinian statehood as Trump flies to the UK

The Standard, July 26 2025 Event Sir Keir Starmer has rejected calls from MPs to immediately recognise a Palestinian state, as US President Donald Trump arrived in the UK amid the continued desperate situation in Gaza. Some…

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Dependent “From time to time, I’ll be talking with someone and they’ll express that they don’t really like getting into Bible prophecy. I think what they mean is that they don’t enjoy trying to interpret the minute details, especially trying to figure out in advance what will happen in the “last days” – the time just before and after the return of Christ.”

Dependent

“From time to time, I’ll be talking with someone and they’ll express that they don’t really like getting into Bible prophecy. I think what they mean is that they don’t enjoy trying to interpret the minute details, especially trying to figure out in advance what will happen in the “last…

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Thought for today “Signs of the End of the Age” (July 23) 3 And sitting upon the mount of Olives, his disciples came to him apart, saying, Say to us when these shall be, and what the sign of thy arrival, and the termination of the time. 4 And Jesus having answered, said to them, See lest any lead you astray. 5 For many shall come upon my name, saying, I am Christ; and deceive many.

Thought for today “Signs of the End of the Age” (July 23)

3 And sitting upon the mount of Olives, his disciples came to him apart, saying, Say to us when these shall be, and what the sign of thy arrival, and the termination of the time. 4 And Jesus having answered, said to them, See lest any lead…

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Een koerswedstrijd, volharding en teamwork Nu we in de zomer zijn vinden we heel wat mensen die aan de televisie gekluisterd zijn, omdat ze niets van de Tour de France willen missen. Het is werelds meest prestigieuze en moeilijkste wielerwedstrijd. Van de drie belangrijkste wedstrijden (de andere zijn de Giro d'Italia en de Vuelta a España) trekt de Tour de France de beste renners ter wereld aan. De fietswedstrijd werd in 1903 opgericht door Henri Desgrange (1865-1940), een Franse wielrenner en journalist, en werd elk jaar verreden, behalve tijdens de wereldoorlogen. De krant van Desgrange, L'Auto (nu L'Equipe), sponsorde de Tour om de oplage te verhogen.

Een koerswedstrijd, volharding en teamwork

Nu we in de zomer zijn vinden we heel wat mensen die aan de televisie gekluisterd zijn, omdat ze niets van de Tour de France willen missen. Het is werelds meest prestigieuze en moeilijkste wielerwedstrijd. Van de drie belangrijkste wedstrijden (de andere…

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A cycling race, perseverance and teamwork Now that we are in summer, we find a lot of people glued to the television because they do not want to miss anything from the Tour de France. It is the world's most prestigious and difficult cycling race. Of the three main races (the others being the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España), the Tour de France attracts the best riders in the world. The cycling race was founded in 1903 by Henri Desgrange (1865-1940), a French cyclist and journalist, and was run every year except during the World Wars.

A cycling race, perseverance and teamwork

Now that we are in summer, we find a lot of people glued to the television because they do not want to miss anything from the Tour de France. It is the world's most prestigious and difficult cycling race. Of the three main races (the others being the Giro…

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Une course, de la persévérance et du travail d’équipe Maintenant que nous sommes en été, beaucoup de gens sont rivés à la télévision pour ne rien manquer du Tour de France. Il s'agit de la course cycliste la plus prestigieuse et la plus difficile au monde. Des trois courses principales (les autres étant le Giro d'Italia et la Vuelta a España), le Tour de France attire les meilleurs coureurs du monde. La course cycliste a été fondée en 1903 par Henri Desgrange (1865-1940), un cycliste et journaliste français, et s'est déroulée tous les ans, sauf pendant les guerres mondiales. Le journal de Desgrange, L'Auto (aujourd'hui L'Equipe), sponsorisait le Tour pour augmenter son tirage.

Une course, de la persévérance et du travail d’équipe

Maintenant que nous sommes en été, beaucoup de gens sont rivés à la télévision pour ne rien manquer du Tour de France. Il s'agit de la course cycliste la plus prestigieuse et la plus difficile au monde. Des trois courses principales (les autres…

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Mbio, uvumilivu na kazi ya pamoja Sasa kwa kuwa tuko katika majira ya joto tunapata watu wengi wameunganishwa kwenye televisheni, kwa sababu hawataki kukosa chochote kutoka Tour de France. Ni mbio za baiskeli zenye hadhi na ngumu zaidi duniani. Kati ya mbio tatu muhimu zaidi (nyingine zikiwa Giro d'Italia na Vuelta a Espana), Tour de France huvutia waendeshaji bora zaidi duniani. Mbio za baiskeli zilianzishwa mnamo 1903 na Henri Desgrange (1865-1940), mwendesha baiskeli na mwandishi wa habari wa Ufaransa, na zilifanyika kila mwaka isipokuwa wakati wa Vita vya Kidunia. Gazeti la Desgrange, L'Auto (sasa L'Equipe), lilifadhili Ziara hiyo ili kuongeza usambazaji.

Mbio, uvumilivu na kazi ya pamoja

Sasa kwa kuwa tuko katika majira ya joto tunapata watu wengi wameunganishwa kwenye televisheni, kwa sababu hawataki kukosa chochote kutoka Tour de France. Ni mbio za baiskeli zenye hadhi na ngumu zaidi duniani. Kati ya mbio tatu muhimu zaidi (nyingine zikiwa Giro…

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WCF’s brand-new YouTube channel: The Big Leap The Big Leap is Here! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of WCF’s brand-new YouTube channel — The Big Leap Project! This channel will feature short, powerful videos designed to inspire people everywhere to take the leap into a life of faith in God. Their very first video, "How God Saved Me On My Deathbed," has just premiered — and we need…

WCF’s brand-new YouTube channel: The Big Leap

The Big Leap is Here! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of WCF’s brand-new YouTube channel — The Big Leap Project! This channel will feature short, powerful videos designed to inspire people everywhere to take the leap into a life of faith in God.…

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Today’s thought: Jesus, Our Guide, Teacher and Master (July 22) Today our first and last readings provide a complete contrast. 2 Samuel chapter 7 tells us of the intent to build the Temple and in (Matthew 23v38) the introduction to its destruction with the final wording in (Matthew 24v2). We know that these were not the same temple but never the less the contrast is still very obvious. In addition in 2 Samuel 7 God was promising to David a place where He God, would plant Israel and that place would be one which they would own (2 Samuel 7v10).

Today’s thought: Jesus, Our Guide, Teacher and Master (July 22)

Today our first and last readings provide a complete contrast. 2 Samuel chapter 7 tells us of the intent to build the Temple and in (Matthew 23v38) the introduction to its destruction with the final wording in (Matthew 24v2). We…

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Brother Jamie Barker’s second book for youngsters: The Journey of Daniel

Brother Jamie Barker’s second book for youngsters: The Journey of Daniel

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