World’s fastest man: 'God, I'll never doubt You again'
US track star Noah Lyles is praising God after winning the men's 100-metre final in the Olympics. Lyles, 27, who beat Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by 5 milliseconds, expressed gratitude to God both before and after the race. He said, 'I had to find my own journey with God, and a lot of that came through track because there were times when I doubted myself. I said, “God, if you really want me to do this, give me a sign.” He did, and I said, 'I'll never doubt You again.'’' Lyles has faced significant life challenges, including asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and depression. He emphasised that these conditions do not define one's potential. Lyles' mother, Keisha Caine Bishop, expressed her overwhelming excitement at her son's achievement.
British diver gives glory to God after winning medal
British diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix gave glory to God after winning a bronze medal at the Olympics. Spendolini-Sirieix, 19, and Lois Toulson, 24, were competing in the women's synchronised 10-metre event. She said In an interview, 'I'm so happy. I usually have so much to say; I don't have anything to say today. Having my family here, doing it alongside Lois, it's been a crazy two years. I give glory to God.' The duo's final dive surpassed competitors from Canada, with China winning gold and North Korea silver. Despite finishing sixth in the individual 10-metre platform dive, Spendolini-Sirieix remained positive, reflecting on her journey from severe mental health struggles after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She emphasised her faith, stating, 'It was just God's way of saying we've still got a lot more to do, and I just give God all the glory.'
Thousands of counter-protesters take to streets as far-right unrest fails to materialise
On 7 August, thousands of counter-protesters took to UK streets as anticipated far-right unrest failed to materialise. Stand Up To Racism captioned photos, 'This is what a mass movement looks like’. Over 6,000 specialist police were mobilised due to fears of violence similar to the past week's events. However, as the night progressed, the far-right protests did not occur. In Birmingham, hundreds of anti-racism protesters gathered outside a migrant centre with signs like 'no place for hate' and 'bigots out of Brum’. Thousands turned out in Bristol, creating a calm atmosphere with music. In Walthamstow, a large crowd carried signs reading 'love migrants, hate racism’. In Liverpool, hundreds guarded a day centre for asylum-seekers, chanting 'migrants are welcome' and 'fascists out’. Small pockets of far-right protesters appeared in some cities, but large-scale unrest did not occur. Authorities warned that troublemakers would face severe consequences, with some already sentenced for their involvement in previous violence. Church leaders called for an end to the disorder. See
Fourteen photos released in police appeal over riots
Police have released photographs of fourteen men and boys they want to speak to following riots in Merseyside after the recent deaths of three young girls in Southport. The violent disorder spread to different cities, causing injuries to officers and widespread damage. Merseyside Police stressed the importance of identifying those pictured in the CCTV images and urged anyone who recognised them to come forward. Det Supt Paul Speight stated, 'The communities of Southport and beyond were disgusted by the violence and damage caused last week and at the weekend. We are continuing to process information, images, and footage, and we’ll take action to arrest, charge, and prosecute anyone identified.' Several suspects have already appeared in court, with three men jailed for violent disorder, including setting a police van on fire and assaulting an officer. Merseyside police have arrested 42 people so far, with 16 charged and three jailed.
