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Archbishop of Canterbury resigns after mishandling church abuse allegations

Washington Post A report found Justin Welby took insufficient action into allegations against John Smyth, believed to be “the most prolific serial abuser” associated with the Church of England. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-resign/

Church of England head resigns after failing to report decades-long sexual abuse by summer camp volunteer

Fox News Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. Pressure…

The U.S. demanded that Israel surge aid to Gaza. Little has changed.

Washington Post A Post analysis based on more than a dozen interviews found Israel has largely failed to comply with U.S. demands, bringing parts of northern Gaza closer to famine. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/gaza-aid-israel-biden-us-deadline/

Driver in China kills 35 people exercising in deliberate attack

Fox News Dozens of people exercising were killed, and 43 others were injured after a man drove a small off-road vehicle into a large group of people outside a sports center in Zhuhai, China, on Monday evening. The 62-year-old suspect, who is only identified by police by his family name of Fan, was upset over…

Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal

New York Times Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/business/energy-environment/exxon-mobil-baku-climate-cop29.html

Amsterdam Authorities Expect More Arrests Related to Attacks Around Soccer Match

New York Times So far, 62 people have been detained in connection with unrest surrounding a soccer match as officials said they continue to investigate antisemitic attacks, as well as incendiary behavior by both sides. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/amsterdam-israeli-soccer-attack-report.html

Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal

New York Times Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/archbishop-canterbury-resigns-abuse-scandal.html

As Trump prepares for mass deportations, Mexico is not ready

Washington Post Mexicans make up half of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. The country could be the most vulnerable to a new Trump policy to deport the undocumented. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/mexico-trump-mass-deportation/

Germany set for early elections in February after government collapse

Washington Post The decision follows a budget fight that prompted Chancellor Olaf Scholz to fire his finance minister and announce a confidence vote that is widely expected to fail. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/germany-set-early-elections-february-after-government-collapse/

35 people killed in China after man rams car into crowd

Washington Post The driver was apprehended as he tried to flee, local authorities said, adding that an initial investigation suggested he was resentful over a divorce settlement. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/china-car-ramming-crowd-zhuhai-dead/