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UK Police Arrest Man for Social Media Photo of Legal US Firearms

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:21:46 +0000

A British IT consultant has been placed through a four-month “Orwellian nightmare” by police after posting a photograph on LinkedIn that showed him legally holding firearms while on a holiday in the United States. The man, 50-year-old Jon Richelieu-Booth, was arrested by West Yorkshire Police (WYP) after sharing what he described as a “light-hearted holiday photo” taken at a private homestead…

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Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Indian Goods Take Effect Over Russian Oil Purchases

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:07:11 +0000

The United States implemented a 50% tariff on Indian goods starting Wednesday, escalating trade tensions with India due to its continued purchase of Russian crude oil. The tariffs, which doubled from an initial 25% levy announced on July 30, affect a range of Indian exports and could disrupt billions in trade between the two nations. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a notice…

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Ken Ham: French Scientist Baulieu ‘Made the World a Much More Dangerous Place’

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:02:01 +0000

The recent passing of French biochemist Étienne-Émile Baulieu at age 98 has ignited a debate over his legacy, particularly concerning his role in developing mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill. While many in the mainstream media have hailed Baulieu as a courageous figure who significantly advanced women’s rights and health, prominent Christian apologist Ken Ham…

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N.T. Wright: Abortion Done ‘As Soon As Possible’ Is Okay for ‘Certain Exceptions’

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:37:11 +0000

In a recent installment of his podcast “Ask N.T. Wright Anything,” prominent New Testament scholar N.T. Wright made statements about abortion that have prompted significant discussion and pushback among Christians. Wright articulated that in some dire circumstances, although “we do not want to do this in principle,” and “with sorrow and a bit of shame,” the “best thing to do is as soon as possible…

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Sicily’s Mount Etna Erupts with Ash Plumes; Officials Confirm No Threat to Population

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:04:57 +0000

Europe’s most active volcano, Mount Etna, erupted on Monday, sending colossal plumes of ash and smoke miles into the sky and creating dramatic lava fountains. While the fiery spectacle caused some tourists to flee for safety, Italian officials were quick to assure that the activity posed no significant danger to the local population. The eruption, the latest in a series of over 15 recorded…

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Controversial Claims Mark Trump-Ramaphosa White House Meeting

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Thu, 22 May 2025 17:24:59 +0000

A highly contentious meeting unfolded at the White House on Wednesday between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as Trump repeatedly advanced claims of widespread persecution against farmers in South Africa. During the Oval Office meeting, President Trump asserted that white farmers in South Africa were facing systematic persecution…

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Pope Leo XIV Begins Papacy Emphasizing Unity and Christ as Church’s Foundation

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Tue, 20 May 2025 14:59:32 +0000

Pope Leo XIV formally commenced his pontificate on Sunday, May 18, delivering an inaugural homily in St. Peter’s Square that underscored themes of unity, love, and humble service, while also touching upon theological distinctions within Christianity. The new pontiff, the 267th Bishop of Rome, outlined the mission entrusted to the successor of Peter, yet placed a particular emphasis on Christ as…

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American-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Released by Hamas After Months in Captivity

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:10:49 +0000

After enduring more than 19 months as a hostage in Gaza, U.S.-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander, 21, has been released by Hamas. The militant group announced their intention to release him on Sunday evening, and the actual transfer occurred on Monday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that Alexander was transferred to the Red Cross and subsequently to Israeli forces within Gaza.

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Trump and Starmer Announce US-UK Trade Deal, Retaining 10% Tariffs

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:29:29 +0000

President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a limited U.S.-UK trade agreement on Thursday, the first since Trump’s global tariffs began on April 2, reducing duties on British cars, steel, and aluminum while maintaining a 10% baseline tariff on most UK goods. Described as a framework rather than a formal agreement, the deal also eases UK non-tariff barriers for U.S.

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Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff

The Lancaster Patriot Staff — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:08 +0000

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American-born pope to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Chosen on Thursday, after two days of conclave by 133 cardinals, Prevost appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, declaring, “Peace be with you all,” to a crowd of approximately 150,000…

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