Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned after failing to report serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps, acknowledging his mistake and taking personal responsibility for the failure. Pressure had been building on Welby since Thursday, and his resignation will have far-reaching implications for the Anglican Communion, which has more than 85 million members worldwide. The abuse by the late John Smyth, which was not reported promptly, has highlighted broader issues of historical sexual abuse within the Church of England and the need for accountability and reform.
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Cargo ship captain arrested over North Sea collision is Russian, owner says
The captain of the Solong cargo ship, a Russian national, has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after colliding with the Stena Immaculate oil tanker in the North Sea off the coast of East Yorkshire. The crash, captured on thermal camera footage, resulted in a massive fireball. The rest of the crew on the cargo ship were Russian and Filipino nationals, according to the vessel's owner, Ernst Russ. Full Article
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