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Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has resigned as a priest after a BBC investigation revealed he allowed a banned priest, David Tudor, who was accused of sexual abuse, to return to ministry. Lord Carey, who has been in active ministry since 1962, submitted his resignation letter on 4 December, citing his age and expressing gratitude for his years of service. The BBC will continue to update this developing story as more details emerge. Full...

Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was defeated by Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia in her bid to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, with Connolly winning by 131 to 84 votes. This outcome is seen as a setback for progressives who supported Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the progressive "Squad." Connolly expressed gratitude for his colleagues' support and the confidence in his leadership on the Oversight Committee. Full Article

A 40-year-old tech consultant, Nima Momeni, has been convicted of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco in April 2023. The jury heard about a drug bender, sexual assault, and the stabbing that led to Lee's death, with prosecutors playing the 911 call where Lee asked for help. Momeni claimed self-defense, but prosecutors argued that the stab wounds were precise and not consistent with self-defense, ultimately leading...

SolStock via Getty Images explores the rising trend of heritage travel, which involves exploring destinations tied to one's ancestry or cultural roots. This type of travel allows individuals to connect with their family lineage and gain insight into their identity by visiting places of ancestral significance. With the popularity of at-home DNA testing products, heritage travel has become more accessible, offering opportunities for guided tours, ancestral home visits, and genealogy cruises in countries with large...

A letter meant for Penrith, Australia, ended up in Penarth, UK, 10,500 miles away, received by Vale of Glamorgan resident Keith Georgiou who noticed the error. The envelope was supposed to go to Penrith in New South Wales but was mistakenly sent to Penarth, Wales, with the abbreviation NSW causing the confusion. The Royal Mail spokesperson acknowledged that mistakes can happen, especially during the busy holiday season when up to 35 million letters are delivered...

Indonesia and India are exploring collaboration in defence technology as Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met with Indonesian military officials to discuss enhancing strategic ties and bilateral cooperation. The Indonesian Defence Minister expressed interest in working together to improve Indonesia's defence technology, acknowledging India's progress in developing indigenous technologies to support its Navy. Discussions also focused on strengthening maritime cooperation and expanding defence relations between the two countries. Full Article