Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions | LGBTQ News

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions | LGBTQ News

A landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex couples under some circumstances. The Vatican has approved a landmark ruling to allow Roman Catholic priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, nor given in contexts related…

Sky-high inflation takes a toll on mental health in Argentina | Mental Health News

Sky-high inflation takes a toll on mental health in Argentina | Mental Health News

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Psychologist Jesica Bianchiotti, 35, still remembers the days when most sessions with her patients began with a chat about the weather or the results of the latest football match. But those days are long gone. With Argentina facing one of the worst economic crises in its…

Captives mistakenly killed by Israeli troops left SOS signs in Hebrew | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Captives mistakenly killed by Israeli troops left SOS signs in Hebrew | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israel’s military says it has discovered distress signals in a Gaza building where three Israeli captives were sheltering before they were mistakenly shot dead by Israeli troops. The signs, which read “SOS” and “Help, three hostages” in Hebrew, were found in a building in the Shujayea suburb of Gaza City,…

Iran points at Israeli-linked group as cyberattack disrupts fuel network | News

Iran points at Israeli-linked group as cyberattack disrupts fuel network | News

Tehran says Israel-linked Predatory Sparrow group is behind the disruption. A cyberattack has disrupted services at around 70 percent of Iran’s fuel stations, according to reports. The Israel-linked group Predatory Sparrow, or Gonjeshke Darande in Persian, claimed on Monday it was behind the disruption, according to Iranian state TV. Israel…

‘Bloodbath’: Israel continues to target Gaza hospitals and civilians | News

‘Bloodbath’: Israel continues to target Gaza hospitals and civilians | News

Despite growing international pressure for a respite, Israel is continuing to bombard Gaza’s health facilities and residential areas. Israeli air raids on Sunday and Monday maintained the focus on hospitals and civilian neighbourhoods in the enclave, a tactic that has only encouraged further calls from around the world for a…

Eight people dead in Guinea oil terminal blast, says police | Oil and Gas News

Eight people dead in Guinea oil terminal blast, says police | Oil and Gas News

The blast occurred in downtown Conakry, at the only oil terminal in the West African country. At least eight people were killed and 84 injured following a blast at an oil terminal in Guinea’s capital Conakry early on Monday, a senior police officer said. The officer said the toll was…

Hundreds evacuated as floods ravage northeastern Australia | News

Hundreds evacuated as floods ravage northeastern Australia | News

More than 14,000 properties are without power due to heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Hundreds of people have been evacuated in northeastern Australia after extreme floods cut off towns and forced residents to flee to rooftops to escape rising waters. More than 300 people were rescued in the northeastern…