‘It’s devastating’ | Family of Maryville pastor kidnapped in South Africa asking for prayers

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Family and loved ones of Josh Sullivan, a Maryville pastor who was kidnapped at gunpoint in South Africa Thursday, are asking the community for prayers. Police in South Africa confirmed Friday that Sullivan was giving a sermon in …

Track and Field Fans in Awe of South African Star After Surprising Record Against Stacked Opponents

Akani Simbine just reminded the track world why you never count out a veteran with something to prove. At 31, the South African sprint star turned back the clock and lit up the track at the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix. Fans couldn’t stop talking about …

Penguin in a box caused South Africa chopper crash, prompting tariff jokes

The accident was on the tiny Bird Island, home to almost 3,000 endangered African penguins.PHOTO: AFP Johannesburg - A box carrying an ailing penguin caused a helicopter crash off South Africa, the aviation authorities said, prompting jokes on social media …

Latest news: Missionary missing in South Africa; Mike Huckabee confirmed; dire wolf ‘de-extinction’?

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below. 1. Josh Sullivan, a U.S. missionary and pastor, was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint Thursday evening (April 10) while delivering a …

Helicopter crash in South Africa blamed on 'unsecured' penguin

1 of 2 | Authorities in South Africa said a helicopter crash on Bird Island was caused when a penguin in a cardboard box slid off a passenger's lap and interfered with the controls. Photo courtesy of the South African Civil Aviation Authority April 11 …

Maryville pastor kidnapped at gunpoint in South Africa while preaching sermon

Outlook improves for wattled crane in South Africa

In what’s being hailed as a conservation success, the wattled crane has seen its conservation status in South Africa improve from critically endangered to endangered. Globally, the wattled crane (Bugeranus carunculatus) is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN …

India’s Exceptional Efforts in Fostering Gender Equality in the Global South

Over the past few decades, India has been actively pursuing a comprehensive approach to gender policy, emphasizing women-led development and gender equality through multifaceted initiatives. These efforts have focused on enhancing women's leadership, …

South Africa helicopter crash blamed on penguin in cardboard box that hit pilot’s controls

The penguin in a cardboard box / South African Civil Aviation Authority A pilot and three passengers were not injured after their helicopter crashed from a low altitude in South Africa, according to an incident report. An unsecured cardboard box …

American Missionary Kidnapped At Gunpoint In South Africa While Delivering Sermon

A missionary from the U.S. was kidnapped by masked men in South Africa while delivering a sermon on Thursday evening. Josh Sullivan, 45, was delivering a sermon at the Fellowship Baptist Church Motherwell in Gqeberha, South Africa, when he was abducted at …