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The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Duchess of Edinburgh ‘honoured' to deliver message of ‘hope' from the King at service in memory of Bosnian genocide
THE Duchess of Edinburgh spoke of her pride after delivering a message of "hope and reconciliation" from the King at a service in the memory of thousands killed in the Srebrenica genocide. Advertisement 7 Sophie delivered a speech of "hope and reconciliation" on behalf of the King Credit: PA 7 The Duchess laid a wreath commemorating the 30th anniversary of the atrocity Credit: AP 7 She met with the grieving Mothers of Srebrenica Credit: PA 7 The women campaign for those who lost their lives in the genocide Credit: PA And speaking to The Sun at a cemetery for the remains of 7,000 slaughtered, she said: 'through educating ourselves about the sadness" that has happened we become "stronger" and "ensure it doesn't happen again". She also told The Sun: 'It can be small acts that can make the biggest differences." Sophie also queued with other dignitaries who attended the She later read the King's powerful message at a packed commemoration ceremony. Advertisement Read more Royals Speaking to The Sun afterwards, she said: "Whenever I'm asked to deliver a message on behalf of the King it's a huge honour and I think his words always carry a lot of weight. "He has a personal affiliation for this part of the world, he feels very deeply and passionately about what happened, but also about peace and reconciliation. "So it was a real pleasure and honour to deliver those words. "For myself, meeting with the Mothers of Srebrenica, they are very much the peace builders here. Advertisement Most read in Royals Latest "So they've managed to live with their grief but alongside all of that they've been sending a very clear message that they need resolution, reconciliation and need to bury their loved ones. "And they've helped so many thousands of families find that peace and reconciliation. Peter Phillips, Princess Anne's son, arrives for Day 10 at Wimbledon "For many of them we are talking about families who have lost from one, two to 30, 40 or 50 members of their family. It's shocking to think it happened. "To see those images (in the factory exhibition) I remember watching the footage on television, of the men and boys behind the wire in the factory thinking they were somewhere safe, never really understanding what had happened. Knowing about it and not understanding. Advertisement "I would hope that people take note of this commemoration and perhaps do a bit more research because I think only by "I'm hugely proud of what the United Kingdom does because our embassy here, successive ambassadors and their teams, work really hard to work alongside Bosnia and Herzegivians, and heard from the Mothers how grateful they are because we've been with them right from the beginning. "And I know that the UK is held in high regard for that. "And I know sometimes in the United Kingdom we get very focused on what we do in our own country but I'm lucky enough to be able to travel abroad and I see what we do from off our shores and I think we rightly be able to be Advertisement "And it can be small acts that can make the biggest differences." Inside the battery factory hall at the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial she read a message to other world leaders and human rights campaigners from King Charles. Standing on a stage where around 25 speakers also spoke she told hundreds in the main hall that she had travelled with a "personal message" from "His Majesty King Charles". It read: "I am greatly saddened not to be with you in person today, on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. I am most touched and grateful to be able to share these words as we pay our respects. Advertisement "I have spoken before about the terrible events of thirty years ago, confirmed as genocide by international courts. Many of the individuals responsible are now rightly facing justice, but this does not absolve the rest of us of our duties: both to acknowledge the international community's failure to prevent the horror and to do all we can to ensure it never happens again. "I humbly salute the Mothers of Srebrenica, and all who do so much, despite their continuing anguish, to preserve the memory of those who died. It has meant a very great deal to me, in past years, to have met survivors, mothers and family members of the missing, for whom I have such admiration. "Their extraordinary courage, compassion and dignity are a lesson to us all, and it is my hope that we may all take inspiration from their incredible resilience under such unbearable circumstances. "Let us also take inspiration from those who bravely speak out in pursuit of justice and those who dedicate their lives to rebuilding trust between communities for the sake of a better, shared future. Advertisement "These praiseworthy individuals can be found from all walks of life, and from across all ethnic groups, in Bosnia and Herzegovina and around the world. "But there can be no shared future when the events of the past are denied or forgotten. Only by learning from the past does it become possible to share in each other's loss and look together to the future. Only by working together to find the missing can there be closure for those still seeking answers. "Three decades on, it is ever more important to remember all those who suffered, and to redouble our efforts to ensure a peaceful, stable future for all the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. "Today, as we remember the victims, those who so tragically died and those who were left behind, let us honour their memory by standing alongside each and every one of those who work so tirelessly to promote understanding and tolerance between all peoples, of all faiths, nationalities and ethnicities, in the ongoing pursuit of a just and brighter future." Advertisement Sophie was greeted at the commemoration by members of the Mothers of Srebrenica and given a warm hug. She also warmly embraced some of the grieving Mothers of Srebrenica who for 30 years have been campaigning for help to find remains of their missing loved ones. She heard from one who had lost 23 members of her family. She later discussed their efforts to find the remains of the missing killed in the 1992-95 Bosnian war. Advertisement And told them: "At least your voices can be heard and you aren't just shouting in the wind. Your messages can be understood by people who make decisions." Telling them of the King's warm words she said: "He has a fondness for this part of the world which is why he wanted me to deliver his message. It was a personal message from him." She earlier signed a condolence book which read: "Our duty must be to remember all those lost so tragically and to remember never let those things happen again. It's only by working together that we find peace. Sophie." Tens of thousands of people attended the 30th anniversary commemorations held to remember and pay tribute to those lost in the 1995 genocide, which is the worse war crime on European soil since the Second World War. Advertisement The Duchess will finish her three-day trip to Bosnia on behalf of the King on Saturday July 12. 7 The 1995 genocide is the worst war crime on European soil since the Second World War Credit: AFP 7 Sophie spoke at a cemetery of 7,000 slaughtered Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd 7 Her three-day trip to Bosnia will finish on Saturday Credit: PA Advertisement
CTV News
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Tariff tension no big deal at popular N.B. car show
Bill Doherty is the chair for the Atlantic Nationals in Moncton. (Source: Derek Haggett/CTV News Atlantic) Thousands of car lovers from all over Canada and the United States have driven to Moncton this weekend for the 25th edition of the Atlantic Nationals. 'Biggest car show in Canada. Biggest tourism draw for a single event in New Brunswick,' said event chair Bill Doherty. Over the past 25 years, Doherty said they've had guests, vendors and entertainers from all 10 provinces, two of the three territories and 28 states. Doherty said the recent trade tension and tariff threats from President Donald Trump hasn't really been an issue with their American guests. They're trying to make light of an issue they can't control. 'We have so many great terrific friends in the U.S. They've been friends for years, they're still good, good friends and they really enjoy the hospitality up here,' said Doherty. 'We've had no talk of tariffs or trade or Trump or anything else, it's all been on the positive side.' Classic cars Thousands of car lovers gather in Moncton for the Atlantic Nationals. (Source: Derek Haggett/CTV News Atlantic) Cliff Waller of Wellington, Texas, has come 24 times and loves every minute of it. 'This is our people,' said Waller. 'It's a party all week long. It's a great atmosphere.' Waller is representing Mothers, an auto detailing supplies company which is one of the major sponsors of the show. 'I deal with major retail customers up here as well and you know there is some tension. Through the public, I haven't seen that,' said Waller. 'We realize there are some differences in our government, both countries, but I just completely stay away from politics.' Car fender The 25th Atlantic Nationals are held in Moncton this weekend. (Source: Derek Haggett/CTV News Atlantic) Kent Writtenberry is the owner of Kentz Kustomz Cycles located in Gasburg, Virginia. The vendor and entertainer has been coming for eight years. 'Everybody is so friendly. They take us in just like family,' said Writtenberry. He's trying to stay away from any sort of political talk about Trump, too, but isn't seeing any tension at the show. 'I don't see any difference. I don't see any difference money-wise, I really don't see any difference at all to be honest with you,' said Writtenberry. Kristin Brown and her family travelled from Vancouver to the Maritimes for the first time to enjoy a two-week vacation that was capped off with the car show. 'I absolutely love it. Hopefully we will be back,' said Brown. For now, her family has decided to stay away from the U.S. 'That was one of our main things was to just stay in Canada and just enjoy all of the different experiences and there's so much to explore,' said Brown. Pickup truck The Atlantic Nationals attract people from across Canada and the United States. (Source: Derek Haggett/CTV News Atlantic) Tim Parsons of North Sydney, N.S., has been coming for nine years, but he skipped a show down south this year because of the trade tension. 'Well, yeah, that's kind of keeping a lot of people away, not only me,' said Parsons. Like Brown and her family, he'll vacation in Canada for now. 'For the next couple, three or four years maybe. We'll see what happens,' said Parsons. Tide & Boar Owner Chad Steeves said the Friday of Atlantic Nationals is the busiest day of the whole year for his Main Street bar and restaurant. 'The amount of people that come downtown, the amount of people that just want to hang out and enjoy the cars is astronomical,' said Steeves. 'It's my favourite event.' Steeves said tourism appears to be up summer in Moncton this summer and he's seeing more people from across Canada visit his bar and restaurant. 'Big time. We're seeing a lot more Quebecers that would typically go down to Maine or something, now are coming east to go to the beach and stuff like that,' said Steeves. 'We're seeing a lot more Canadians avoid America and travelling the Maritimes for sure.' Close to 2,000 vehicles have been registered for the five-day, volunteer-driven community event, which ends on Sunday. Bill Doherty Bill Doherty is the chair for the Atlantic Nationals in Moncton. (Source: Derek Haggett/CTV News Atlantic) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Support group for mums from different ethnicities
A weekly group aimed at supporting mothers from different ethnicities will launch after one mum said she "never fitted in" at other groups. Carolyn Nansubuga, a Cheltenham mother-of-four, attended several groups following the birth of her youngest child, now 20 months, but said she struggled as she "never had anything in common with the other mums". Lives of Colour, a Gloucestershire-based race equity charity, will launch the Mothers of Colour group at Aspire Foundation, Cheltenham on Thursday, in partnership with the NHS perinatal maternity unit. Florence Nyasamo, charity founder, said the partnership will allow the health needs of mothers from all ethnicities to be met. More news stories for Gloucestershire Listen to the latest news for Gloucestershire National audit programme "Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits, External" (MBRRACE-UK) found maternal deaths among black women were nearly three times higher compared with those of white women in 2020-22. The Mothers of Colour group will cover newborn care, mental wellness, and maternal health. Ms Nansubuga said, at the sessions, she hopes to meet mothers who "understand the cultural nuances" she experiences after not "fitting in" previously. "Groups are meant to give you rest from the mundane things of motherhood you've been going through at home so, when you go there, you have to feel welcome," she said. "But it's not just me, even my baby would think 'I don't look like everybody else here'. "When I heard about this group starting up I was super excited because, finally, we have the chance to attend a baby group and be ourselves." Ms Nyasamo said it can be hard for women who have moved from another country to understand the "small nuances" at groups in the UK. "It's nice to go into a space where you can just be," she said. "We know with the NHS partnership, if we need a midwife or health visitor to come and have a conversation, then we've already got those connections. "Whatever the women will ask for, we'll do our best to make sure their needs are met." Mothers of Colour is open to women of all ethnicities. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Postnatal support group set up for black mothers Letter scheme aims to give voice to black mums Maternity care for black women must improve - MP Lives of Colour
Washington Post
28-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Miss Manners: Stop with the group texts
Dear Miss Manners: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single picture of my daughter, not a mile-long text exchange. One of the mothers texted me separately not to include her in a text chain with people she does not know and then exited the group.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Science
- Daily Mail
Is this why Britain is entering its first 'atheist age'? Scientists blame MOTHERS for the decline in religiosity
Britain is in the midst of its first 'atheist age ', with non-believers now outnumbering those who believe in God. Now, scientists say they finally know why. Researchers from the universities of Münster and Berlin have blamed mothers for the decline in religiosity. The team conducted interviews with Christian and non-Christian families around the world. The study found that families – especially mothers – play a key role in passing on religion to their children. 'The most important role in religious socialization is played by mothers,' say the researchers. The team warn that the factors that foster the transmission of religion from one generation to another 'are disappearing'. 'Parents themselves are becoming less religious, and are increasingly passing on non-religion or allowing their children to choose freely,' they add. As Britain enters its first 'atheist age', see what proportion of the people in your area identify with any religion with this interactive graphic Since the year 2000, it's thought there's been a global decline in the proportion of people identifying with any type of religion. According to a 2021 census, 46 per cent of the people living in England and Wales identify as Christian – down from 59 per cent in 2011. And according to a study last year, the UK now has more atheists than people who believe in the existence of a god. In the US meanwhile, church membership fell below 50 per cent for the first time on record back in 2021, according to research firm Gallup. To get a global picture, the team surveyed and interviewed Christian and non-Christian families in Germany, Finland, Italy, Canada and Hungary – countries historically largely Christian but undergoing secularization (where religion loses social significance). Across all of the countries, the experts identified multiple factors that tend to see religious beliefs successfully passed from the older to the younger generation. Firstly, the family has to 'cultivate a religious self-image', which could range from arriving at church early or posting pious family photos on social media. This may create benefits to the family that the child wants to carry on into adulthood, and even pass down to their own offspring. In the US meanwhile, church membership fell below 50 per cent for the first time on record back in 2021, according to research firm Gallup Secondly, the family needs to engage in joint religious practices such as prayer or singing, whether at home or in the church, which increase a sense of community and self-belief. Thirdly, both parents ideally need to belong to the same denomination, whether it's Catholicism, Protestantism, Baptists or Presbyterian. This not only creates consistency, but having two role models with the same belief system is more likely to foster an opinion that the religion is correct. But the most importantly, mothers need to be closely involved in these religious practices, activities and traditions. So, for example, it's not sufficient for the mother to stay at home and do activities, such as homemaking, while the father takes the kids to church. According to the study, whether a young person becomes religious is decided primarily in adolescence, between childhood and adulthood. During this phase, people develop independent judgment and reflect on the religious practices of their family – and may even distance themselves from them. The researchers agree that today's young generation are adopting commonly-preached values such as charity, solidarity and tolerance, but less so in a way relating to religion. 'While parents justify these on religious grounds, younger people see them now as general cultural and liberal values that no longer have a religious foundation,' they explain. Another key finding is that when religion has been passed on, it often takes on a different form. For example, parents and grandparents today would have experienced religious community and spirituality in church services, instead of the sociable, party-type events encouraged today. The team believe non-religiosity starts to become the norm when societies become more liberal and secular – as seen in eastern Germany, which is less religious than the west. There's an 'enormous influence of political and social circumstances', said author Olaf Müller, professor of philosophy at Humboldt University Berlin. 'When societies become more liberal and secular, or non-religiosity becomes the norm, then parents find it increasingly difficult to justify bringing their children up religiously and passing on their religion to them.' The research is to be published in August in a £40 book called Families and Religion: Dynamics of Transmission across Generations. The blurb reads: 'Comparing diverse social settings, the authors uncover the subtle yet powerful forces influencing whether religious traditions persist or fade across generations. 'A vital contribution to the study of religious change, this volume offers new insights for scholars of sociology and religious studies, and for those interested in understanding how faith may be passed down within families.' WHEN DID CHRISTIANITY COME TO BRITAIN? In the first century after Christ, Britain had its own gods: Pagan gods of the Earth, and Roman gods of the sky. But soon after, Christianity came to the British Isles. While people tend to associate the arrival of Christianity in Britain with the mission of St Augustine, who was dispatched to England by the Pope to convert the pagan Anglo-Saxon kings, in 597AD, Christianity arrived long before then in the 1st century AD. It started when Roman artisans and traders who arrived in Britain began spreading the story of Jesus along with stories of their Pagan gods. At the time, Christianity was one cult among many, but unlike roman cults, Christianity required exclusive fidelity from its followers. This led to Roman authorities persecuting Christian, who were then forced to meet and worship in secret. But Roman Emperor Constantine saw appeal in a single religion with a single God, and he saw that Christianity could be used to unite his Empire. From 313 AD onwards, Christian worship was permitted within the Roman Empire. During the 4th Century, British Christianity became more visible but it had not yet become widespread. Pagan beliefs were still common and Christianity was a minority faith. It looked as if Paganism might pervade over Christianity when, after the departure of the Romans, new invaders arrived: Angles, Saxons and Jutes. Yet Christianity survived on the Western edges of Britain. Missionary activity continued in Wales and Ireland, and in Western Scotland Saint Columba helped to bring a distinctly Irish brand of Christianity to mainland Britain. It can also be argued that it was St Augustine's famous mission in 597 AD from the Pope in Rome to King Aethelbert of Kent that definitively set up the future of Christianity in Britain, creating an alliance between Christianity and royals.
