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"Tragic Shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church Sparks Concern Over Security"
A woman armed with an AR-15 rifle opened fire in the crowded Lakewood Church in Texas, before being shot and killed by security. The suspect, Genesse Ivonne Moreno, had "Palestine" written on her rifle and had a history of mental health issues and criminal convictions. One man was injured, and her 7-year-old son was critically wounded in the shootout. The motive is unclear, but investigators believe she had a familial dispute with her ex-husband's Jewish family. The church, led by televangelist Joel Osteen, is one of the largest in the country, and the incident occurred during a live stream service.
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"Allegations of Rape and Torture Surface Against Megachurch Leader TB Joshua, BBC Investigation Reveals"
An investigation by the BBC has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the late Nigerian megachurch leader TB Joshua, including allegations of rape, forced abortions, and physical violence spanning almost 20 years. Dozens of ex-members, including five British individuals, have come forward with accounts of atrocities committed within the Synagogue Church of All Nations compound in Lagos. The church has not responded to the allegations, but previous claims have been denied. Witnesses describe being sexually assaulted, subjected to solitary confinement, and forced to undergo fake "miracle healings." The BBC's investigation, conducted with Open Democracy, is the first time multiple former church insiders have spoken on the record, with some claiming to have been physically attacked or silenced after attempting to raise the alarm.