Prophecy News Watch - June 29, 2026
Around the World
Europe Heatwave Kills More Than 1,300 As Records Tumble Across Continent (Worthy News In-Depth)
More than 1,300 people died as an extreme heatwave gripped Europe, shattering temperature records across several countries on Sunday, officials said.
UK Inquiry Alleges Predominantly Muslim Grooming Gangs Exploited Children for Decades as Authorities Failed to Act
A newly released report in the United Kingdom alleges that predominantly Muslim grooming gangs exploited vulnerable children across Britain for decades while police, social services, schools, health officials, licensing authorities, and political leaders repeatedly failed to intervene.
Trump Warns Iran It May ‘No Longer Exist’ After U.S. Strikes Missile, Drone Sites
President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the United States may be forced to take far more sweeping military action against Iran after U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, which he said were used in renewed violations of a ceasefire agreement.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff Over European Digital Services Taxes
President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose a 100% tariff on any country that implements a digital services tax on U.S. technology companies, a move that could add to what analysts estimate is already a $700-per-household burden from existing tariffs.
US Strikes Iranian Targets After Shipping Attack Raises Ceasefire Fears
U.S. forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities overnight after President Donald J. Trump condemned what he called a “foolish” Iranian attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Venezuela Earthquake Mother Dies Saving Daughter As Death Toll Nears 1,000
As the death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes approached 1,000 on Friday, stories of courage emerged from the rubble, including that of a young mother who sacrificed her own life to save her toddler daughter.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Hails Israel-Lebanon Framework as ‘Historic Achievement,’ Says Deal Deals Blow to Iran and Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a new U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon a “historic accomplishment,” saying the understandings could move the two countries toward ending hostilities and eventually reaching a peace agreement while dealing a major setback to Iran and its proxy Hezbollah.
Hamas Crushes Planned Gaza Protests Calling for End to Terror Group’s Rule
Hamas moved aggressively Friday to suppress planned protests across the Gaza Strip, using arrests, intimidation, armed patrols, and threats of deadly punishment to prevent Gazans from publicly challenging the terror group’s rule.
Israel, Lebanon Sign U.S.-Backed Framework Agreement Toward Peace
Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-backed framework agreement Friday in Washington, a move officials described as a first step toward ending months of conflict along Israel’s northern border and opening the door to a broader peace settlement.
Inside the United States
George and Alex Soros Pour $102.8 Million Into 2026 Midterms, Report Says
Billionaire Democratic donor George Soros and his son Alex Soros have poured $102.8 million into the 2026 midterm election cycle, according to a New York Post review of federal campaign finance filings, placing the family among the most powerful financial forces shaping Democratic politics.
Newsom Calls for National Billionaires’ Tax, Federal Stake in AI Companies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national tax on billionaires and a federal stake in artificial intelligence companies, positioning himself closer to the Democratic Party’s populist wing as he weighs a possible 2028 presidential bid.
Trump Religious Liberty Commission Urges Stronger Protections for Faith in Schools, Workplaces
The White House Religious Liberty Commission has issued a sweeping set of recommendations aimed at strengthening religious freedom in schools, workplaces, the military, health care and other public institutions, calling for clearer protections for Americans who face discrimination or pressure over expressions of faith.
FBI Says 7,200 Children Rescued From Traffickers and Predators Under Trump Administration
Federal authorities have rescued 7,200 children from traffickers and predators under the Trump administration, marking a 42 percent increase from the previous administration, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a June 25 update.
Trump Declares America Will Remain ‘One Nation Under God,’ Warns Against ‘Godless Communists’
President Donald Trump told Christian conservatives Friday that America’s future depends on preserving faith, freedom, and the nation’s founding convictions, declaring that the United States will always remain “one nation under God.”
Florida Closes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After Transferring Detainees
Florida has permanently closed its temporary illegal immigrant holding center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” after all federal detainees were transferred to other facilities, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced June 25.
Christian News
Pakistan Court Acquits Second Christian Of Blasphemy
A court in Pakistan has acquitted a second Christian of blasphemy, just days after another believer was also cleared of similar charges.
Asbury Seminary Removed From UMC Approved List Over Marriage, Sexuality Standards
Asbury Theological Seminary says it has been removed from The United Methodist Church’s list of approved schools for ordination candidates, ending an 80-year relationship after the evangelical institution declined to align with the denomination’s unbiblical positions on marriage and human sexuality.
Europe Heatwave Kills More Than 1,300 As Records Tumble Across Continent (Worthy News In-Depth)
More than 1,300 people died as an extreme heatwave gripped Europe, shattering temperature records across several countries on Sunday, officials said.
UK Inquiry Alleges Predominantly Muslim Grooming Gangs Exploited Children for Decades as Authorities Failed to Act
A newly released report in the United Kingdom alleges that predominantly Muslim grooming gangs exploited vulnerable children across Britain for decades while police, social services, schools, health officials, licensing authorities, and political leaders repeatedly failed to intervene.
Trump Warns Iran It May ‘No Longer Exist’ After U.S. Strikes Missile, Drone Sites
President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the United States may be forced to take far more sweeping military action against Iran after U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, which he said were used in renewed violations of a ceasefire agreement.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff Over European Digital Services Taxes
President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose a 100% tariff on any country that implements a digital services tax on U.S. technology companies, a move that could add to what analysts estimate is already a $700-per-household burden from existing tariffs.
US Strikes Iranian Targets After Shipping Attack Raises Ceasefire Fears
U.S. forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities overnight after President Donald J. Trump condemned what he called a “foolish” Iranian attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Venezuela Earthquake Mother Dies Saving Daughter As Death Toll Nears 1,000
As the death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes approached 1,000 on Friday, stories of courage emerged from the rubble, including that of a young mother who sacrificed her own life to save her toddler daughter.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Hails Israel-Lebanon Framework as ‘Historic Achievement,’ Says Deal Deals Blow to Iran and Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a new U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon a “historic accomplishment,” saying the understandings could move the two countries toward ending hostilities and eventually reaching a peace agreement while dealing a major setback to Iran and its proxy Hezbollah.
Hamas Crushes Planned Gaza Protests Calling for End to Terror Group’s Rule
Hamas moved aggressively Friday to suppress planned protests across the Gaza Strip, using arrests, intimidation, armed patrols, and threats of deadly punishment to prevent Gazans from publicly challenging the terror group’s rule.
Israel, Lebanon Sign U.S.-Backed Framework Agreement Toward Peace
Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-backed framework agreement Friday in Washington, a move officials described as a first step toward ending months of conflict along Israel’s northern border and opening the door to a broader peace settlement.
Inside the United States
George and Alex Soros Pour $102.8 Million Into 2026 Midterms, Report Says
Billionaire Democratic donor George Soros and his son Alex Soros have poured $102.8 million into the 2026 midterm election cycle, according to a New York Post review of federal campaign finance filings, placing the family among the most powerful financial forces shaping Democratic politics.
Newsom Calls for National Billionaires’ Tax, Federal Stake in AI Companies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national tax on billionaires and a federal stake in artificial intelligence companies, positioning himself closer to the Democratic Party’s populist wing as he weighs a possible 2028 presidential bid.
Trump Religious Liberty Commission Urges Stronger Protections for Faith in Schools, Workplaces
The White House Religious Liberty Commission has issued a sweeping set of recommendations aimed at strengthening religious freedom in schools, workplaces, the military, health care and other public institutions, calling for clearer protections for Americans who face discrimination or pressure over expressions of faith.
FBI Says 7,200 Children Rescued From Traffickers and Predators Under Trump Administration
Federal authorities have rescued 7,200 children from traffickers and predators under the Trump administration, marking a 42 percent increase from the previous administration, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a June 25 update.
Trump Declares America Will Remain ‘One Nation Under God,’ Warns Against ‘Godless Communists’
President Donald Trump told Christian conservatives Friday that America’s future depends on preserving faith, freedom, and the nation’s founding convictions, declaring that the United States will always remain “one nation under God.”
Florida Closes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After Transferring Detainees
Florida has permanently closed its temporary illegal immigrant holding center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” after all federal detainees were transferred to other facilities, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced June 25.
Christian News
Pakistan Court Acquits Second Christian Of Blasphemy
A court in Pakistan has acquitted a second Christian of blasphemy, just days after another believer was also cleared of similar charges.
Asbury Seminary Removed From UMC Approved List Over Marriage, Sexuality Standards
Asbury Theological Seminary says it has been removed from The United Methodist Church’s list of approved schools for ordination candidates, ending an 80-year relationship after the evangelical institution declined to align with the denomination’s unbiblical positions on marriage and human sexuality.