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21st July 2026

Flooding in Afghanistan's Nuristan province has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people and injured 80. In the provincial capital, Parun, flood waters have left big boulders in the town. Some 105 people including the mayor are missing. Residents were searching for the missing without equipment. Ashiqullah Safi, the head of an NGO based in the town, said the flood had “completely destroyed the municipality”, including hotels and dozens of shops. Afghanistan’s national disaster management agency said floods had caused “severe financial and human losses” in Parun, where efforts were under way to rescue the injured and recover the bodies of those killed.

Loving God, bring your comfort and compassion, strength and resiliance to our neighbours in Nuristan province. Console all who mourn and may all who are injured heal well and swiftly. Guide those searching for loved ones and neighbours that people may be brought to safety. May the authorities move quickly to ensure buildings are secured and safe and that medical support is available. Use this calamety to draw communities together. In acts of humanity and love may the international community support the Afghan authorities to help their people. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

UK housebuilder Keepmoat is partnering with national food poverty charity, Magic Breakfast. Keepmoat aims to raise over £250,000 over the course of the partnership to support the charity in its mission to champion and provide nourishing breakfasts that help children and young people learn and thrive across Yorkshire. Ian Hoad, CEO at Keepmoat, said: “Child hunger in the UK remains alarmingly high, with one in seven children at risk of starting their day too hungry to learn. That’s why we’re proud to be partnering with Magic Breakfast and supporting its vital work. At Keepmoat, we’re passionate about supporting communities and the families and children within them, and we understand that being fueled for the day is incredibly important. Unlocking the next generation of talent starts in the classroom and we’re committed to raising as much as we can across all our ten regions to support this amazing charity, over the next three years.”