Why is Good Friday called Good Friday?

Seven Dutch citizens have brought allegations of extraordinary gravity against some of the world's most influential political and pharmaceutical figures. Their case asks whether the COVID-19 vaccination programme involved not merely errors of judgment, but deliberate wrongdoing on an international scale. As the proceedings reach a substantive hearing, the documents demand examination, not because the allegations have been proved, but because…

Russia's presidential economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev believes Europe's economic isolation of Moscow cannot last indefinitely, particularly as Washington begins restoring commercial cooperation with Russia. His prediction raises a larger question: could American commercial interests ultimately determine when Europe resumes trading with Russia? INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, 22 October 2026, HERE. · Russian presidential aide Kirill…

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says Australian authorities cancelled his visa after questioning him about inflammatory statements concerning religious communities. His case raises a fundamental question for New Zealanders: when does protecting the public justify restricting a person's freedom, and who decides where that line is drawn? Report by eLocal | 23 October 2026 · Freedom of expression is often described as one of democracy's most…

Russia's special envoy Kirill Dmitriyev signals prospects for US-Russia cooperation as Moscow expresses readiness for trilateral peace talks with Washington and Kyiv. A Ukrainian regional council reverses plans to honour a controversial wartime nationalist army following Polish objections. In France, President Macron seeks tougher restrictions on unauthorised protests amid renewed demonstrations in Paris. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthis reportedly…

Five operational 3D-printed firearms, two cut-down guns and ammunition were among items seized during a police raid in Canterbury. The discovery highlights the challenges facing New Zealand authorities as increasingly accessible manufacturing technology creates new opportunities for illegal firearms production. Major Police Operation in Kaiapoi · A 45-year-old man is facing 12 firearms-related charges after police discovered a substantial…