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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump (right) faced criticism from its allies over a diesel deal with Russia that critics cast as an economic bailout for Moscow.

Kenyan starvation cult leader convicted of murder over deaths of 190 children, one adult

Paul Mackenzie, a Kenyan cult leader, arrives for his judgment at the Mombasa High Court, Kenya, on Oct 19.

Ecuador priest urges flock to cherish life, before being fatally struck by falling crucifix

The Reverend Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari was celebrating Mass that was being livestreamed when a crucifix fell from a wall and struck him.

2 South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks

Records of the alleged attacks included signs that AI tools were used during the intrusion.

Norway’s churches hold memorial services to pay tribute to late King Harald

Norway's King Haakon, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Queen Sonja and Prince Sverre Magnus attend the funeral service for the late King Harald at Asker church, in Asker, Norway, August 30, 2026. NTB/Cornelius Poppe via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NORWAY OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NORWAY.

Christians in India fear that tighter laws target them

People offer prayers at St Peter’s Church in Mumbai.

Families of detained Chinese Christians cling to faith in legal limbo

Ren Zhong shows a picture of his detained wife Wang Cong, a pastor at Zion Church, during an interview at his house in Beihai on July 29.

Vatican to build $148m renewable energy plant, sources say

The power plant will be built at the Vatican-owned Santa Maria di Galeria estate on Rome’s north-western outskirts.

Israel military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh, citing settler attacks

Israeli settlers putting out a fire by a settler outpost, near the Palestinian town Taybeh in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on July 17, 2026.

Vatican denies decision made in abuse trial against artist priest Rupnik

A view shows St. Peter's Basilica as seen from Rome, Italy, May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

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