The Long Read: How fake Ozempic batch numbers help criminal groups spread dangerous drugs
PATRICK WINGOVE, of Reuters, reports on the involvement of organised crime in the distribution of fake drugs…
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US election: Climate faith leaders urge voters to make environment a priority
Polls show voters are concerned with other issues, such as inflation and immigration. But the environment continues to be a top concern for many voters, especially younger ones, and the issue crosses lines of faith and politics in ways that others don’t. ELIZABETH E EVANS, of Religion News Service, reports…
Indigenous lands: Soy grown illegally on Brazil’s tribal lands finds its way to global markets
ANA MANO, of Reuters, investigates…
After the fires: Maui’s toxic debris could fill five football fields five stories deep. Where will it end up?
CLAIRE RUSH and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER, of Associated Press, report from the fire-devastated community of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui…
Papua New Guinea: Pope to meet Catholics who embrace both Christianity and Indigenous beliefs
ROD McGUIRK, of Associated Press, reports ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to the South Pacific Island nation…
Collaborative approach: Want to write a hit worship song? Invite a few friends to church.
When the CCLI Top 100 chart first appeared in 1988, most of the songs had one writer. Today, the average hit worship song has at least two writers. BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service, reports…
East Timor: President says the Pope’s visit isn’t time to dwell on past sins
ADAM SCHRECK, of Associated Press, speaks with East Timor’s President José Ramos-Horta…
“Very worrying”: In Ecuador’s Amazon, scant progress after landmark oil vote
A year after Ecuador voted to protect part of its rainforest, the outlook is for five more years of oil drilling. ANASTASIA MOLONEY, of Context, reports…
Bangladesh’s ‘disappeared’: Victims emerge and seek justice despite hurdles
KRISHN KAUSHIK, MAKSUD UN NABI and RUMA PAUL, of Reuters, report…
Indonesian Catholicism: Catholics face a shortage of priests. But one seminary is overwhelmed with applicants
NINIEK KARMINI, of Associated Press, reports from Maumere in Indonesia…
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