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Brian Houston in Sydney, Australia, in 2014. He resigned after an internal investigation into allegations he had behaved inappropriately toward two women.Credit...Mick Tsikas/Australian Associated Press, via Associated Press

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns after internal misconduct investigation

The founder of global megachurch Hillsong, Brian Houston, has resigned after an internal investigation found he behaved inappropriately towards two women. Key points Head of Hillsong Church Pastor Dooley acknowledged “that change is needed” He thanked Mr Houston and his wife Bobbie for their commitment to the church The church revealed last week Mr Houston had engaged in conduct of […]

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New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life in prison

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life in prison

Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed, is first in New Zealand to be sentenced to life without parole. A court in New Zealand has sentenced a self-confessed white supremacist who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed at two mosques in Christchurch to life imprisonment without parole, the first time such a sentence has been handed down in […]

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Your Monday Briefing

Your Monday Briefing

We’re covering Russian plans for a nationwide coronavirus vaccination campaign, Britain’s dilemma if President Trump loses in November and a far-right extremist group in Germany. Russia plans mass vaccination after shortened trials Russia is planning a nationwide vaccination campaign in October with a coronavirus vaccine that has yet to complete clinical trials. The announcement has raised international concerns that the […]

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