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Prayer and confession give place to drinking and dancing in Europe's empty churches

June 26, 2023

The confessionals that had been used by generations of Belgians to confess their sins were stacked in a corner of the former Sacred Heart Church, serving as a reminder that both the stalls and the Roman Catholic place of worship had outlived their usefulness. In order to transform the cathedral into "a new cultural hot spot in the heart of Mechelen," virtually within hearing of where Belgium's archbishop lives, the building will be shut down for two years while a cafe and concert stage are constructed.

Following allegations of vote-rigging, Max Ghose resigns

June 26, 2023

A week after charges of vote-rigging appeared to assure the choice of a friend as his successor, THE PRESIDENT OF THE CAMBRIDGE UNION RESIGNED, according to The Times. After the union's internal investigation uncovered multiple irregularities in the election of officials for the 2024 Lent term, Max Ghose resigned.

Bangladeshi Journalist's in London stand for protect journalists

June 25, 2023

On Sunday (June 25), Bangladeshi journalists held a meeting and human chain in London demanding an exemplary trial of the murder of journalist Gholam Rabbani Nadeem, an end to torture of journalists nationwide and the cancellation of the Digital Security Act.

Former Police officer jailed for five years for sexually assaulting cadets

June 24, 2023

Predatory police cadet leader jailed after using training scheme as 'grooming playground' 'It was a gross abuse of power and a gross abuse of trust' Adnan Ali has been jailed for five years for Misconduct in a Public Office and Sexual Assault A former Greater Manchester Police Constable who sexually assaulted teenagers he was training for his own 'sexual gratification' has been jailed.

Germany changes its immigration policies to entice talented workers

June 24, 2023

On Friday, June 23, the Bundestag approved ground-breaking legislation that will update Germany's immigration laws in order to address a severe shortage of skilled employees. By eliminating barriers and fostering new opportunities, the new law will attempt to fulfill the coalition agreement's commitment to make Germany more welcoming to immigrants. It will do this by modeling its immigration policy after the points-based Canadian system.