David Fletcher

David Fletcher

David Fletcher is Prayer Alert’s Editor.

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Thursday, 13 February 2025 22:55
Donald Trump’s reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule (GGR) has sparked widespread concern among activists and NGOs, who warn it will severely restrict healthcare access for women worldwide. The policy bars organisations receiving…
Thursday, 13 February 2025 22:53
Ecuador’s presidential election is headed for a runoff on 13 April. With 80% of the votes counted in the first round, incumbent president Daniel Noboa has secured 44.4%, and opposition candidate Luisa Gonzalez …
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:44
Egyptian authorities have released Christian convert Abdulbaqi Saeed Abdo, who spent three years in prison for discussing Christianity online. Abdo, a husband and father of five, fled Yemen after facing death threats for…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:38
In Thailand, where less than one percent of the population is evangelical Christian, social media are proving to be a powerful tool for evangelism. Stephen Cox, part of an IMB team in Chiang…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:35
Experts warn that the Government cannot boost economic growth without addressing the mental health crisis affecting young people. A coalition of four mental health organisations has called for urgent action, rejecting claims that…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:27
Keir Starmer has faced criticism in parliament over the UK’s agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, amid reports that the cost of the deal had risen from £9bn to £18bn.…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:22
Hundreds of thousands of women in the UK will be screened for breast cancer using AI technology in a groundbreaking trial designed to reduce waiting times and improve early detection. The £11 million…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:16
A panel of fourteen neonatal experts has questioned the convictions of Lucy Letby, claiming they did not find murders in their medical examination of evidence. Letby, a former neonatal nurse, was convicted in…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:11
The Government has announced an extra £250 million in funding for flood defences in England, bringing total investment to a record £2.65 billion. The funding aims to protect 66,500 more properties over two…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:04
The future of theological education in the UK looks uncertain, with experts predicting that half of all Bible colleges may close within the next two years. Declining enrolment, financial struggles, and shifting educational…
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