POPULARITY
Categories
Dementia is a major challenge for the NHS, with one in six people in their eighties developing the condition. For many people, fear and stigma surrounds the condition, so the GP's role as the first port of call is crucial.In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, MIMS Learning's Rhiannon and Sangeeta draw on the expertise of MIMS Learning's professional clinical writers and speakers to discuss how primary care can approach the initial assessment process, key differentials such as delirium and depression, and important modifiable risk factors, including hearing loss.This episode also covers the challenge of 'therapeutic nihilism', latest research on antipsychotic use, and practical approaches to polypharmacy in patients with cognitive impairment.Educational objectivesAfter listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:Describe the GP's role in the initial assessment of suspected dementia, including history taking and cognitive assessment tools.Distinguish presentations of dementia from key differentials, including delirium and depression.Recall key modifiable risk factors for dementia, such as smoking, social isolation, and unmanaged hearing loss.Understand the risks associated with antipsychotic use in people with dementia and NICE recommendations for their use.Recognise 'therapeutic nihilism' and how primary care can support patients and carers through positive language and use of social prescribing.Apply a structured approach to medication reviews for patients with dementia.PresentersRhiannon AshmanDeputy editor, MIMS LearningSangeeta KrishnanMedical editor, MIMS LearningYou can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.MIMS LearningSubscribe to MIMS LearningGuidance update: SIGN guidelines for support of people with dementia and their carersDelirium: clinical reviewCase series: polypharmacy in older people with mental health conditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we're diving headfirst into the delightful myth that unless your purpose is grand and booming, it's not worth pursuing. Spoiler alert: that's a big ol' pile of poppycock! Your purpose doesn't need to be the loudest voice in the room; sometimes, it just needs to make a gentle ripple. We're chatting about how those little acts of kindness and presence can change the world in ways we might not even notice—like scattering joy confetti everywhere! So grab your cuppa, settle in, and let's explore how the small, everyday moments can transform lives in the most unexpectedly lovely ways. Remember, it's all about those tiny ripples that can spark a wave of happiness! “Pebbles of Purpose”This week on Myth Busting Monday, we're flipping one of the biggest lies about purpose: that it has to be grand to make a difference.What if the smallest acts — a conversation, a smile, a moment of presence — are the ones that shift the world the most?In this episode, Heather shares personal stories that prove quiet, everyday intentions often carry the loudest echoes. From a single afternoon spent comforting a stranger, to sparking smiles on her London commute, to rekindling her parents' joy one Christmas — these are pebbles of purpose dropped along the path of an ordinary life that turned out to create extraordinary ripples.You'll learn to:Recognise the small, invisible ways you already create impactLet go of the “go big or go home” pressure and reconnect with purpose through compassionRedefine what it means to live meaningfully in your own, gentle wayAnd you'll be invited to notice your own pebbles of purpose — the quiet sparks of kindness you've sprinkled without realising.Because the myth says you have to change the world.The truth is, you already are.Listen now and remember — small purposes often wear quieter shoes.Takeaways:Your purpose doesn't have to be a roaring lion; sometimes it just needs to ripple like a gentle wave.Small acts of kindness can change the world more than we think, one smile at a time.Living your purpose often happens quietly in the background, without needing a spotlight.Finding purpose is less about searching high and low and more about noticing the little things we do every day.Chapters:00:18 - Introduction to Today's Myth01:08 - The Impact of Small Acts of Purpose03:02 - Finding Purpose in Connection and Celebration04:32 - Recognizing Small Purposes07:11 - Embracing Small Acts of KindnessCall to Action:Feeling like your mind's been running ahead of your soul?Join Heather for The Power Pause Weekend—a two-part online retreat to rest, reset, and rebuild your creative rhythm.Reserve your space at ChoosingHappy.space/powerpauseHow You Can Connect with Heather and Support This Independent Podcast:Please like, share with someone who may need to hear this today, and/or leave a review and support the podcast. I really appreciate it.Tired of the same patterns keeping you stuck?Check out the Pattern Breaker Coaching Program: www.choosinghappy.co.uk/pattern-breakerWant to dive deeper? Drop me an email: heather@heathervmasters.comJoin the conversation:
This sermon was preached by Pastor Jimmy Macharia at Harvest Family Church HQThis is our year of Growth!You can give via the following methods; Buy goods and services Till No. 5178933. Paybill number 795194 Account number Purpose: tithe,offering,building Office number 0717062464
Do you ever feel like your life is too full to make meaningful changes, even though you know something needs to shift? This week, I'm helping you recognise and shift the thought errors that keep you stuck in that cycle. These patterns of thinking, like “I don't have time”, “it's not the right moment”, or “this will take too much”, feel true, but they're often just your brain's way of avoiding discomfort. In this episode, I walk you through how to identify these thought errors for what they are, challenge them, and replace them with questions that open up new possibilities. You'll learn how to work with your brain instead of against it, so you can stop waiting for the perfect moment and start making progress today. Whether your goals feel too big, too far away, or just too hard to start, this conversation will help you take the next doable step toward real change. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/250 Join us in the Powerful membership: https://maisiehill.com/powerful
Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved.1. A problem cannot be solved if you do not know what it is. ²Even if it is really solved already you will still have the problem, because you will not recognize that it has been solved. ³This is the situation of the world. ⁴The problem of separation, which is really the only problem, has already been solved. ⁵Yet the solution is not recognized because the problem is not recognized.2. Everyone in this world seems to have his own special problems. ²Yet they are all the same, and must be recognized as one if the one solution that solves them all is to be accepted. ³Who can see that a problem has been solved if he thinks the problem is something else? ⁴Even if he is given the answer, he cannot see its relevance.3. That is the position in which you find yourself now. ²You have the answer, but you are still uncertain about what the problem is. ³A long series of different problems seems to confront you, and as one is settled the next one and the next arise. ⁴There seems to be no end to them. ⁵There is no time in which you feel completely free of problems and at peace.4. The temptation to regard problems as many is the temptation to keep the problem of separation unsolved. ²The world seems to present you with a vast number of problems, each requiring a different answer. ³This perception places you in a position in which your problem solving must be inadequate, and failure is inevitable.5. No one could solve all the problems the world appears to hold. ²They seem to be on so many levels, in such varying forms and with such varied content, that they confront you with an impossible situation. ³Dismay and depression are inevitable as you regard them. ⁴Some spring up unexpectedly, just as you think you have resolved the previous ones. ⁵Others remain unsolved under a cloud of denial, and rise to haunt you from time to time, only to be hidden again but still unsolved.6. All this complexity is but a desperate attempt not to recognize the problem, and therefore not to let it be resolved. ²If you could recognize that your only problem is separation, no matter what form it takes, you could accept the answer because you would see its relevance. ³Perceiving the underlying constancy in all the problems that seem to confront you, you would understand that you have the means to solve them all. ⁴And you would use the means, because you recognize the problem. (https://acim.org/acim/en/s/482#1:1-6:4 | W-79.1:1–6:4)Visit the website for information on these meetings, the online community and information on paid private mentoring with Keith:https://www.acimwithkeith.com/You can watch many older meetings on the YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@acimwithkeithOur meetings are organised in the Facebook group, "A Course In Miracles With Keith" Please ensure you read and agree to the group rules on application to have membership approved. This is the link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/384802770144828If you'd like to donate, you can do so with paypal here:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/keithkavOr you can donate with credit card here:https://www.mypos.com/@keith
Send us a textWhether you're feeling stretched right now or know you have an intense season coming up, this episode will help you navigate overwhelm with self-compassion and clarity.I share four practical, grounded ways to support yourself when things start to feel like too much.We focus on how you can:Release judgment of yourself: now is NOT the time to berate yourself for being here.Recognise and mitigate the risks of being too busy: know your patterns and set yourself up for success.Find the lessons: get clear on what's circumstantial and what you can change.Refuel intentionally: listening to this ep, nutrition, exercise and sleep.We also explore how these principles show up inside my Mastermind, where we combine strategy, energetics, and psychology to help you create sustainable success.Explore the Mastermind: alignandattract.com/mastermindRelated Podcast Episodes:Releasing Overwhelm - Zoom Out to your Bigger Picture: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/releasing-overwhelm-zoom-out-to-your-bigger-picture/id1547065734?i=1000646040017When You Need to Hit Re-Set: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/when-you-need-to-hit-reset/id1547065734?i=1000586885392Choosing Your Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/choosing-your-perspective/id1547065734?i=1000584421831Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and share!Find Kerry at http://alignandattract.comJoin Kerry's Mastermind: http://alignandattract.com/mastermindShare your thoughts on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerryrowett
School suspensions in Carrigaline - what's going on? Surely there's a better way...Sepsis - would you know the signs that somebody is dangerously ill...Hula hooping on the Jazz Weekend - a first for Cork & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're resharing one of our most popular episodes this week! Whether you're hearing it for the first time or need the reminder that yes, you ARE a leader.We explore the common phenomenon of women hesitating to see themselves as leaders despite their roles and behaviours suggesting otherwise! We touch on societal stereotypes and expectations of what leaders should look, act, and sound like, often not aligning with traditional gender norms.But what defines a leader, really? We break it down beyond titles and positions, highlighting key behaviours and skills like communication, empathy, and decisiveness that characterise effective leadership.We also debunk the myth that leadership equals formal authority over others, emphasising how anyone can inspire and motivate those around them, regardless of their official title.So, if you've ever questioned your leadership potential, tune in as we share insights, stories, and practical tips to help you recognise and embrace your leadership qualities.'Til next week, Powrsuiters! www.powrsuit.com
In this friendly episode of Homeopathy 247, Mary chats with Isobel Fothergill about the much-used Pulsatilla—a polycrest that often helps when emotions, reassurance, and “changeable” symptoms are front and center. Isobel shows how homeopathy looks at the person behind the symptoms, weaving together personality, triggers, and physical signs to find a good match. How to Recognise a “Pulsatilla” Person Pulsatilla often suits gentle, shy, affectionate people who like company and reassurance. Children may cling at the school gate; adults feel better with a hand to hold. They love fresh air and often feel worse in warm, stuffy rooms. In homoeopathy, these character cues can be as important as physical symptoms. Key Physical Clues Isobel highlights several pointers: Thick yellow-green mucus in colds, coughs, or sinusitis Recurring earaches in childhood Eye issues such as styes, red/itchy eyes, and hay fever with eye symptoms Chilliness, especially hands and fingers, yet a strong desire to be outdoors Changeability: symptoms shift location, timing, or intensity Pulsatilla is also useful during life transitions—starting school, puberty, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause—when bodies and emotions are in flux. Emotional Themes (and a Quick Contrast) Pulsatilla people are tender and easily moved to tears, but can be quickly cheered up. They may “people-please” to get comfort and attention—not in a harsh way, but from a real need to feel supported. Compared with more independent types (like Sepia), Pulsatilla prefers closeness, care, and community. This is where homoeopathy can feel very personal. Two Short Case Stories Teen with ongoing nausea after bad meat: needed reassurance, felt better in open air, had a forehead headache. A higher potency Pulsatilla briefly intensified symptoms, then the nausea resolved. Woman with variable hot flushes: night sweats, tearfulness pre-period, and a strong need for support. A low daily potency reduced frequency and intensity and improved mood. Why “Changeable” Matters If your symptoms are inconsistent—time, place, sensation—don't ignore it. In homeopathy, changeability itself is a guiding clue that can point to Pulsatilla over other remedies. Practical Pointers Potency depends on the picture: higher for clear emotional matches; lower, more frequent doses for longer-running physical issues. When in doubt—especially for chronic concerns—consult a professional. Important links mentioned in this episode: Read our blog post about Pulsatilla: https://homeopathy247.com/pulsatilla-a-remedy-for-change/ Read more about Isobel Fothergill: https://homeopathy247.com/professional-homeopaths-team/isobel-fothergill/ Visit Isobel's website: https://homeopathywithisobel.co.uk/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be updated with our latest episodes. You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership. Mr Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
The Prime Minister says New Zealand remains committed to the peace process in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has told the UN our Government won't be recognising a Palestinian state. Chris Luxon says we can't acknowledge a state whose de facto Government is the designated terror group, Hamas. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Peters delivered a 'well-argued and well-positioned speech' and New Zealand has always had its own foreign policy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been quick to confirm his party would recognise Palestine as a state if Labour leads the Government after next year's election. On Saturday, while at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced New Zealand would not recognise the state of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Hipkins says Israel's actions are 'unacceptable' and not recognising Palestine sends Israel a message that New Zealand is okay with the 'unfolding genocide.' "New Zealand cannot stand by and cannot turn our backs on what's unfolding in Palestine. It is unfolding genocide, people are being starved to death." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over the weekend, the Government confirmed it wouldn't recognise Palestinian statehood - for the time being. Winston Peters made the announcement at the UN General Assembly, saying conditions weren't yet right. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended this move - and says no matter what happened, one side would have taken issue with their choice. "We, as a Cabinet, decided to do what we believed was an independent, New Zealand-based decision - based very much on the facts in front of us what we thought was the best thing." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight on the Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A big shake-up of our earthquake strengthening laws that's said to reduce significant costs for building owners was announced today. Do we think these changes are the way to go? Did the Government make the right decision to not recognise a Palestinian state until certain conditions were met? Producer Laura's food waste bin wasn't collected last week because it was too heavy. Is this another mark against the green bins? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The government is being criticised for its decision not to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly last week. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann from New York
Husam Zomlot was born in a refugee camp in Gaza and has since become one of the most prominent Palestinian voices on the world stage. In 2017, Zomlot was appointed envoy to the United States, until the Trump administration shut down the PLO mission in Washington. The following year he became Head of the Palestinian Mission in London, a role that has now been elevated to Ambassador after the UK's formal recognition of the State of Palestine. He has been a leading voice for Gaza throughout the recent conflict, while also enduring devastating personal loss, with members of his own family killed in the violence. In this episode of Ways to Change the World, Husam Zomlot speaks with Krishnan Guru-Murthy about his childhood, the growing recognition of a Palestinian state and the hope for him and his people.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what effect the recognition of Palestine as a state might have, examines whether Syria is back in the international fold, and looks at the latest restrictions that the Taliban have introduced in Afghanistan.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski
UNGA: More than 150 member states recognise the State of Palestine-Cameroon and Eritrea will not.South Africa's police discover illicit drugs worth $20 million on a farm.Plus, we discover the nutritional benefits of eating dried fish.Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Makuochi Okafor, Mark Wilberforce, Sunita Nahar and Nyasha Michelle in London. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Editors: Andre Lombard, Maryam Abdalla, Samuel Murunga and Alice Muthengi
Ten countries recognised Palestine this week, including the UK, France and Canada. Why now? Andrew Mueller examines the geopolitical and domestic reasons behind the shift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia has joined 150-plus countries who now officially recognise a Palestinian state. But after nearly two years of war in Gaza, and a death toll in excess of 65,000, what would a state of Palestine even look like? Is this recognition purely symbolic, or does it have real-world implications? And could it help bring an end to the conflict?
On Monday night in New York, European Council President António Costa announced that a majority of EU member states, 16 in numbers, now officially recognise the State of Palestine. The list includes Belgium, Cyprus, Spain, Ireland, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Portugal, Malta, France and Luxembourg. Costa didn't directly call for other countries to follow, but his tone made clear he viewed this as a positive development, without him necessarily pointing that out. Still, the EU remains deeply divided over its reaction to the Gaza war. But what does this recognition mean for Palestinians, for Israel's retaliation, and for the EU countries?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
France is due to be the latest country to recognise the state of Palestine. But could it spark a backlash from Israel? Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said recognition gives "a huge reward to terrorism".We hear from a member of France's national assembly, and from both Israelis and Palestinians. Also on the programme: the Egyptian president pardons the dual British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after years in prison; and the literature professor who stumbled across lost stories from one of the most important writers of the twentieth century - Virginia Woolf.(Photo:The Grabels mayor's house flies the Palestinian flag next to the French and European Union flags, in Grabels, Southern France on 22 September 2025. Credit: Photo by GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO/EPA/Shutterstock)
The leaders of Australia, Britain and Canada said their countries formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
As Israel reacts to the news that Palestine has been recognised by key allies, leaders meet for the UN General Assembly. Then: Taiwan’s defence show, culture news and a training exercise by US Marines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Connelly, RTÉ Europe Editor, discusses the UN General Assembly meeting in New York
Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about several countries coming out and recognising Palestine as a sovereign state.
Global Security reporter, Yvonne Murray gives us more details from New York.
Could Tiktok become MAGA-tok? What are the implications of recognising a Palestinian state? Should Rwanda be hosting an international cycling competition?Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer's Stephen Armstrong, Bex Sander and Serena Cesareo as they pitch their top stories of the day.Find the team's Must Reads here:The Rabbit HoleWhat it means to get really really highHidden Valley Road**Join us at the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 23rd September at 6:30pm** Rebecca Moore will be joined by David Aaronovitch, Claudia Williams and Jon Ungoed-Thomas. Get your tickets → HERE**We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok@theobserveruk.bsky.social on bluesky Host: Rebecca MooreProducer: Poppy BullardExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More countries are expected to formally recognise Palestinian statehood, as leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1969751392802750719 https://x.com/i/status/1969748402813501710 https://x.com/i/status/1969694934824374711 https://x.com/i/status/1969721032501088314 https://x.com/i/status/1969758861339832619 https://x.com/i/status/1969897421523357977 https://x.com/i/status/1969829860387270941 https://x.com/i/status/1969436131616792923https://x.com/i/status/1848989701933285540 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you caught between who you were and who you're becoming? Do you feel like you're in a holding pattern, waiting for life to finally “start”? In this episode of Me&My Health Up, Anthony Hartcher invites you to embrace the sacred space between “no longer” and “not yet.” Drawing on transformational wisdom from Nancy Levin and his own expertise as a nutritionist, mind coach, and lifestyle medicine specialist, Anthony explores how life's in-between moments—whether in health, career, finances, or relationships—are not detours, but the very path of growth itself.
Britain, Australia and Canada have recognised a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of western foreign policy. We discuss with Dr Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland.
Britain is expected to take the unprecedented step of recognising a Palestinian state today. The move will be a major shift in foreign policy for the UK which has, for decades, insisted that recognition should only happen as part of a peace deal with Israel. Also: the US Pentagon fuels fears about press freedom with new restrictions on journalists, Russia reboots the Soviet-era Intervision song contest, Prince Andrew's former wife explains her apologetic email to Jeffrey Epstein, and accusations of sportswashing in Rwanda. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
The British deputy prime minister, David Lammy, has insisted that now is the right time to recognise a Palestinian state ahead of an expected announcement by London later Sunday. We hear from a Palestinian representative and Adam Ma'anit, whose cousin was murdered by Hamas on October 7th.Also in the programme: Moldova battles online Russian propaganda; we preview the Charlie Kirk memorial service.(Picture: People participate in a "Free Palestine" protest in support of Palestinians, in Nairobi, Kenya, September 21, 2025. Credit: Reuters)
Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
What will change when the UK and other allies declare that Palestine is a state? Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran and Lord Walney discuss. Plus, Steve Rosenberg on the Intervision red carpet and a call for music listening devices designed for dementia patients. Michael Gove, Stephen Bush and Karin Von Hippel review the papers.
Australia, the UK and Canada officially recognise the State of Palestine, provided it accepts Israel's right to exist and Hamas plays no role in governing the territory.
Australia, the UK and Canada officially recognise the State of Palestine, provided it accepts Israel's right to exist and Hamas plays no role in governing the territory.
Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from London.
Falsities from evil Arcana Coelestia 7689 ... the evil have no truth by faith, but only the memory-knowledge of the truth which is of faith. Some evil men who are in the church persuade themselves that they are in truth by faith, but they are not; they are in falsity, and are against the truth of faith. That they are in falsity is hidden with them so long as they are in the world, but this hidden falsity comes forth and manifests itself in the other life when they are being devastated as to the truths of faith which they had known. They who are not willing that others should know what they speak, pass judgment on others AC 7747. Afterward the spirits of Mars inflowed from above into my face. The influx felt like a light rain falling in streaks, which was a sign that they were not in the affection of truth and good, for this is represented by what is streaked. They then spoke plainly with me, saying that the inhabitants of their earth so speak with one another. They were then told that this is evil, because in this way they obstruct internal things, and recede from them to external ones, which they also deprive of their life; and especially because it is not sincere to speak so, for they who are sincere do not wish to speak or even think anything which others may not know, yea, all others, and even the whole heaven; whereas they who are not willing that others should know what they speak, pass judgment on others, think ill of them and well of themselves, and at last contract such a habit that they think and speak ill even of the church, of heaven, nay, of the Lord Himself. On darkness, light and the Lord's coming bringing judgement AC 7711. And there shall be thick darkness over the land of Egypt. That this signifies a complete privation of truth and good, is evident from the signification of “thick darkness,” as being a complete privation of truth and good. In various places in the Word mention is made of “darkness” and also at the same time of “thick darkness,” and then “darkness” is predicated of falsity, and “thick darkness” of evil together with it. But the word by which “thick darkness” is expressed in this verse means the densest darkness, by which in the internal sense are signified such falsities as spring from evil. Such falsities arise with those who have been of the church, and have lived a life of evil contrary to the precepts of faith which they have known. The evil from which these falsities spring, is against the church, against heaven, and against the Lord, thus is diametrically against good and truth. This state is now described by “thick darkness.” [2] That in the Word both “darkness” and “thick darkness” are mentioned together, and that “darkness” then denotes the privation of truth, and thick darkness the privation of both truth and good, can he seen from the following passages. In Isaiah: Judgment is far from us, and righteousness overtaketh us not; we await the light, but behold darkness; and brightnesses, but we walk in thick darkness. We grope for the wall like the blind, yea, we grope as they that have no eyes; we stumble at noonday as in the twilight; among the living we are as the dead (Isaiah 59:9-10); “judgment is far from us,” and “righteousness overtaketh us not,” denotes that there is neither truth nor good; (that “judgment” is predicated of truth, and “righteousness” of good, see n. 2235, 3997); “to await the light” denotes to await truth; and “to await brightnesses” denotes to await the good of truth, for the brightness of light is from good. That “darkness” is here opposed to “light” and “judgment,” thus to truth; and that “thick darkness” is opposed to “brightness” and “righteousness,” thus to good, is evident; and therefore “darkness” denotes the privation of truth, and “thick darkness,” the privation of both truth and good. In Amos: Is not the day of Jehovah darkness, and not light? and thick darkness and no brightness in it?
Listen to the Top News of 21/09/2025 from Australia in Hindi.
The government is expected to press ahead with recognition of Palestinian statehood, before a formal declaration at the United Nations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out plans earlier this year to recognise Palestine – but what does this actually mean? And what does the move actually achieve; is it driven by principle, by politics – or by pressure from within his own party?Michael Stephens of RUSI and Gabriel Pogrund of the Sunday Times join James Heale to assess the significance of this shift. They discuss the backlash from countries like the US, the unease within Labour ranks and the growing tension between domestic politics and Britain's standing with allies in the Middle East. France, Australia and Canada, close allies of Britain, announced their own plans to recognise Palestine, yet the US has condemned any move. What does Starmer's recognition of Palestine mean for the UK's relationship with the US? And is Starmer at risk of being outflanked – both at home and abroad?Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
The government is expected to press ahead with recognition of Palestinian statehood, before a formal declaration at the United Nations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out plans earlier this year to recognise Palestine – but what does this actually mean? And what does the move actually achieve; is it driven by principle, by politics – or by pressure from within his own party?Michael Stephens of RUSI and Gabriel Pogrund of the Sunday Times join James Heale to assess the significance of this shift. They discuss the backlash from countries like the US, the unease within Labour ranks and the growing tension between domestic politics and Britain's standing with allies in the Middle East. France, Australia and Canada, close allies of Britain, announced their own plans to recognise Palestine, yet the US has condemned any move. What does Starmer's recognition of Palestine mean for the UK's relationship with the US? And is Starmer at risk of being outflanked – both at home and abroad?Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Narcissists can be charming at first, but their most cruel behaviours can destroy your confidence and peace of mind. In this video, you'll learn the four most dangerous tactics narcissists use — and how to spot them before it's too late. These Four narcissistic behaviors can devastate relationships. Learn about the harsh tactics and manipulative actions narcissists use to control and hurt others. Knowledge is everything where Covert Narcissists are concerned, it is through learning we can de personalise narcissistic abuse.#narcissistbehavioir #narcissisticcruelty #toxicnarcissisthttps://youtu.be/uHaodrRqlUU
This weekend, the foreign minister will leave for New York to take part in the United Nations General Assembly, where it's expected he'll reveal New Zealand's position on whether to recognise a Palestinian state. So far, we're lagging behind partner countries like Australia who've already declared that they'll use the event to recognise a Palestinian statehood, and more than 40% of voters think New Zealand should do the same. The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll tested public sentiment about the government's response to the conflict in Gaza. Anneke Smith reports.
Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube