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Redgrave meets Environment Sec over Thames pollution

Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave has handed a letter to the environment secretary Steve Reed to share his and young people's concerns about "effluent being put into the rivers, and how dirty and vile they are". Head of Communities at River Action Erica Popplewell says she feels "encouraged" that the government has banned bonuses for pollutant water bosses, but wants to see further action. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

IOC President Kirsty Coventry Opposes Olympic Bans Over Conflicts, Open To Russia’s 2026 Return

IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case approach. Coventry, the first African woman to lead the IOC, will form a task force to guide sports decisions amid global conflicts. She highlights Africa’s ongoing crises and the need to protect athletes. Her stance challenges previous Olympic restrictions, which barred Russian and Belarusian teams after the Ukraine war escalated in 2022. #IOC #Olympics #KirstyCoventry #Russia #Belarus #Paris2024 #OlympicGames #SportsPolitics #Putin #UkraineWar #Athletes #GlobalSports #OlympicBan #InternationalSports #Zimbabwe #SebastianCoe #JuanAntonioSamaranch #NeutralAthletes #SportsNews #BreakingNews Also Read Double Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker Excluded From Khel Ratna Nomination: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/double-olympic-medallist-manu-bhaker-excluded-from-khel-ratna-nomination-report-4023777.html?ref=DMDesc India's 2036 Olympics Dream: PM Modi's Independence Day Speech Highlights Commitment To Host Olympics :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/indias-2036-olympics-dream-pm-modis-independence-day-speech-highlights-commitment-to-host-olympic-011-3908087.html?ref=DMDesc US Matches China in Gold Medals at Paris Olympics with Women's Basketball Win :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/us-ties-china-in-olympics-gold-medal-count-011-3905035.html?ref=DMDesc

Christian FLOOD Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home Near Chicago | Pilgrims Flock To Dolton, Illinois

Visitors are pouring into Dolton, Illinois, to witness the humble beginnings of Pope Leo XIV. The vacant childhood home of the beloved pontiff has become a historic pilgrimage site, drawing crowds and rekindling hope in a struggling neighborhood. Locals remember a modest, faith-filled past, anchored by the church that helped shape his spiritual journey. As the world looks to Dolton for inspiration, many believe the Pope’s roots could be a spark for peace and renewal in the community he once called home. #PopeLeoXIV #DoltonIllinois #Pilgrimage #CatholicChurch #HolySite #PopeVisit #Vatican #FaithAndHope #SpiritualJourney #HistoricSite #PopeRoots #ChicagoSuburbs #CommunityFaith #HolyDestiny #ReligiousTourism #ChurchHistory #HopeInDolton #PeaceThroughFaith #HometownPope #FaithRevival #LegacyOfHope #VaticanConnections #DoltonPride #AmericanCatholics #Inspiration #PopeStory #PilgrimsWelcome #ChurchCommunity #HumbleBeginnings #GlobalFaith ~ED.103~HT.408~

World Leaders from US to Ukraine REACT to Robert Prevost, First American Pope, as Leo XIV | WATCH

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has made history as the first American-born Pope, taking the name Leo XIV. World leaders from the U.S. to Ukraine are reacting with admiration, optimism, and high expectations. Following the death of Pope Francis, Prevost steps into a role marked by reform, global conflict, and environmental urgency. With deep Latin American ties and a strong voice for the marginalized, Leo XIV's papacy begins with a powerful global response. Here's how presidents, prime ministers, and global communities are welcoming the new head of the Catholic Church. #PopeLeoXIV #RobertPrevost #FirstAmericanPope #NewPope2025 #VaticanNews #CatholicChurch #WorldReacts #GlobalFaith #ChurchHistory #WhiteSmoke #CardinalPrevost #LeoXIV #PopeFrancisLegacy #ReligiousLeadership #HolySee #SpiritualLeader #RomeAnnouncement #AmericanCatholics #GlobalUnity #LatinMission

Who is Robert Prevost, the First American to Become Pope Leo XIV in Vatican History? | New Pope

Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, becomes the first American pontiff with deep Latin American ties. Born in Chicago, the 69-year-old missionary spent decades in Peru, where he became known for championing the poor, climate justice, and pastoral reforms. He vows to build on Pope Francis’ progressive legacy while bringing his own dynamic focus on social justice. With a background in immigrant roots and years of ground-level ministry, Leo XIV’s papacy promises continuity with reform, balanced by cultural sensitivity and strong episcopal leadership rooted in the Augustinian tradition. #PopeLeoXIV #RobertPrevost #VaticanNews #CatholicChurch #NewPope #HistoricPapacy #ChurchReform #SocialJustice #ClimateAction #LatinAmerica #AmericanPope #DicasteryForBishops #FaithAndJustice #LeoXIV #PeruMissionary #CatholicProgress #ChurchLeadership #ImmigrantRoots #FrancisLegacy #WomenInChurch ~ED.102~HT.336~GR.125~

Trump SURPRISING First Reaction to First American Pope, Calls It ‘Great Honor’ Despite Past Tensions

Donald Trump called it a “Great Honor” as Robert Prevost became the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The 69-year-old former Chicago bishop's election stunned the world and thrilled the U.S. But past tensions linger — Leo XIV previously criticized U.S. leaders, including Vice President JD Vance. Trump, however, welcomed the election warmly, writing on Truth Social that he looks forward to meeting the new pope. The moment marks a historic first for the Vatican and the United States, but political undertones remain impossible to ignore. #Trump #PopeLeoXIV #RobertPrevost #AmericanPope #VaticanNews #CatholicChurch #TruthSocial #TrumpPope #PopeElection #LeoXIV #JDVance #ReligionAndPolitics #Trump2025 #PapalNews #PopeHistory #Christianity #VaticanCity #PapalTransition #PopeTrumpMeeting #USVaticanTies ~ED.346~HT.408~GR.124~

Illinois Daycare Car Crash: Vehicle Smashes Through Illinois Building, Killing 4 Young People

Illinois Daycare Car Crash: On the afternoon of April 28, 2025, a devastating incident occurred in Chatham, Illinois, when a vehicle crashed into a building housing an after-school program, resulting in the deaths of four young individuals aged between 4 and 18. The vehicle entered through the building's eastern wall and exited through the western side, striking multiple people both outside and inside the facility. Several others sustained injuries, with some requiring hospitalization, including one person who was airlifted to a medical center. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was uninjured and taken to a hospital for evaluation. #CarCrash #Crash #IllinoisCrash #ChathamCarCrash #Illinois #LaGrangeCarCrash #ChathamIllinois #CrashInChatham #ChathamCrash #IllinoisAfterSchoolCrash #IllinoisBuildingCrash #IllinoisAfterSchoolCampCrash #CarCrashUSA #USACarCrash #IllinoisAfterSchoolProgramCrash Also Read Janhvi Kapoor Reacts to Shocking Vadodara Crash: "Sick to My Stomach" :: https://www.oneindia.com/entertainment/janhvi-kapoor-reacts-to-shocking-vadodara-crash-sick-to-my-stomach-4096185.html?ref=DMDesc Vadodara Car Crash: 'Pothole, Airbag, Not Speed or Alcohol,' Claims Accused Rakshit Chaurasia :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/vadodara-car-crash-pothole-airbag-not-speed-or-alcohol-claims-accused-rakshit-chaurasia-4095415.html?ref=DMDesc IAF's Mirage 2000 Fighter Aircraft Crashes In Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri [Watch] :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/iafs-mirage-2000-fighter-aircraft-crashes-in-madhya-pradeshs-shivpuri-4063813.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.102~GR.124~