Iran January 13, 2026 Iran regime opened fire with live ammunition on protesters, doctor says: ‘Shoot-to-kill’ Iranian protests that began Dec. 28 saw security forces shift to live ammunition by Jan. 8, with over 3,000 deaths estimated nationwide.
Middle East January 13, 2026 Iranian student shot in head at close range amid protests, body buried along roadside Iranian student Rubina Aminian was shot in the head at close range, joining thousands allegedly killed by government forces, according to Iran Human Rights, a Norway-based group.
Media January 13, 2026 Pope denounces abortion, warns against surrogacy as exploitation of mothers and children Pope Leo XIV denounces abortion and surrogacy as violations of human dignity in address to diplomatic corps, calling these practices exploitative.
Media January 12, 2026 Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.
Iran January 11, 2026 Iran’s ‘distinctive’ drone deployment sees death toll soar amid violent protests Iran allegedly deploys drones amid nationwide protests as Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 544 confirmed deaths and over 10,000 arrests.
Opinion January 11, 2026 DR MARC SIEGEL: Medical miracle or modern science? Both can be signs of God at work Modern medical breakthroughs save lives in ways that feel miraculous, showing how faith and science can work together as instruments of healing and hope.
Iran January 10, 2026 Iran flips ‘kill switch’ to hide alleged crimes as death toll rises amid protests Iran protests spread to 180 cities as authorities allegedly use lethal force against demonstrators, with human rights activists in Iran reporting 65 killed and 2,300 arrested.
U.S. January 9, 2026 Johnson meets with Muslim man who confronted, disarmed Bondi Beach attacker Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the Muslim hero who confronted and disarmed one of the antisemitic gunmen at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah event meets House Speaker Johnson.
U.S. January 8, 2026 Christian author confesses years-long extramarital affair, declaring he 'disqualified' himself from ministry Christian author Philip Yancey admitted to participating in a years-long extramarital affair, asserting that he had "disqualified" himself from ministry.
Media January 8, 2026 Catholic conference shatters attendance records as 26,000 young people flock to faith event Catholic conference SEEK 2026 breaks attendance records with over 26,000 young people across three cities, marking 24% growth and church vitality.