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Why the head of the Anglican Church resigned over child abuse handling

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has resigned as the head of the Anglican Church over his handling of child abuse cases apparently perpetrated by a British lawyer who helped lead ...

‘Church in crisis’: what the papers say about the archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation

Justin Welby’s resignation dominates the headlines as calls grow for others to resign and the archbishop not to be a ‘sacrificial lamb’. UK papers on Wednesday focused on the archbishop of ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

As Archbishop, He Struggled to Unite the Anglican Church. His Tenure Ended in an Abuse Scandal.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s decadelong fight to drag the Church of England into the 21st century ended this week as the church agreed he should quit over his handling of a child-abuse ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

KFC sues Church's Texas Chicken over "original recipe" ad claims

KFC takes smaller competitor to court over wording rather than ingredients in touting its chicken.

A Local’s Guide to Cornwall, England

Locals recommend the area’s best pies, wild gardens and coastal footpaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

I was not interviewed for England job - Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says he was not contacted by the Football Association in their recent hunt for a new England manager.

Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England

England should be flattered by Pakistan's pitch plan, but the second Test wasn't only decided at the toss, says Stephan Shemilt.

Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales

Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young people

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Is Smith England's next number three?

Jamie Smith is proving to be England's man for a crisis, while Ollie Pope is struggling to avoid a crisis of his own, writes Stephan Shemilt.

England spun to series defeat in Pakistan

England are spun to a feeble defeat before lunch on the third day of the final Test to give resurgent Pakistan a 2-1 series win.

Mistakes remain but England friendlies valuable

After edging out South Africa in a friendly, manager Sarina Wiegman says "football is a game of mistakes" and England want to have "as few of them as possible".

Marler retires from England 'dream bubble'

England prop Joe Marler retires from international rugby having won 95 caps.

Will Lawrence switch improve England's attack?

England hope switching Ollie Lawrence to outside centre against Australia will enable the Bath star to bring his ball-carrying power to the fore on Saturday.

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

Palmer 'frustrated' by lack of England opportunity

Cole Palmer has said that he was "frustrated" by the lack of opportunities given to him with England during the country's run to the final of Euro 2024.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

England's Kane benched vs. Greece; Watkins in

England captain Harry Kane has been left on the bench for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash against Greece, with Ollie Watkins taking his place in the starting lineup.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Trump visits a Pennsylvania McDonalds while Harris goes to a Georgia church as election nears

Former President Donald Trump visited a Pennsylvania McDonald's, claiming without evidence that Vice President Kamala Harris didn't work at the fast food chain while in college. He was also at the ...

Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

Vatican’s child protection commission delivers first report on scandal that has engulfed church for decades. Church leaders who fail to take action against paedophile priests are a “further source ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Secret WW2 bravery of Welsh mum who survived Nazi Germany and saved a historic church

Hidden away in a church in Hamburg is a plaque dedicated to a relatively unknown Welsh woman.

14 people killed when lightning hits a church in a remote refugee camp in Uganda

Fourteen people were killed when lightning struck a church in a refugee camp in northern Uganda, according to police

World - ABC News - November 4

France condemns a spat between Israeli police and French consulate staff at a Jerusalem church

The French foreign ministry says armed Israeli police forced their way into a French-owned church compound in the contested city of Jerusalem, briefly detaining two consulate members and prompting ...

World - ABC News - November 7

New Zealand prime minister formally apologizes for 'horrific' and 'heartbreaking' abuse of people in state, church care

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025

Pope Francis is asking the diocese of Rome to help alleviate a growing housing crisis in the Eternal City

World - ABC News - 20 hours ago

England spun to defeat in second Pakistan Test

England are spun out by Pakistan to lose the second Test by 152 runs, setting up a series decider in Rawalpindi next week.

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Why the head of the Anglican Church resigned over child abuse handling

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KFC sues Church's Texas Chicken over "original recipe" ad claims

A Local’s Guide to Cornwall, England

I was not interviewed for England job - Howe

Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England

Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales

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Mistakes remain but England friendlies valuable

Marler retires from England 'dream bubble'

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England's Kane benched vs. Greece; Watkins in

Trump visits a Pennsylvania McDonalds while Harris goes to a Georgia church as election nears

Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

Secret WW2 bravery of Welsh mum who survived Nazi Germany and saved a historic church

14 people killed when lightning hits a church in a remote refugee camp in Uganda

France condemns a spat between Israeli police and French consulate staff at a Jerusalem church

New Zealand prime minister formally apologizes for 'horrific' and 'heartbreaking' abuse of people in state, church care

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim

Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025

England spun to defeat in second Pakistan Test

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