Discovery of Eerie Medieval Gravestones from Ancient Shipwreck

British archaeologists discovered eerie medieval gravestones from an ancient shipwreck in Studland Bay, off the coast of Dorset, believed to have been lying at the bottom of the English Channel for 800 years. The slabs were intended for important clergy members, and the discovery sheds light on thirteenth-century life and stonemasonry.

United Methodist Church repeals ban on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

The United Methodist Church has voted to repeal its ban on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings, with overwhelming approval from delegates at the General Conference. The decision comes after years of debate and division within the church, leading to the formation of more conservative congregations and a regionalization plan to allow different geographic regions to set their own rules on LGBTQ issues.

Political situation in Togo

Activists and opposition leaders in Togo are calling for protests to stop the president from signing a new constitution that would scrap future presidential elections and extend his rule until 2031.