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A pastor and his wife, the church's first lady, have been arrested on charges of stealing from a church in Columbia, South Carolina. The arrests were announced by the local sheriff's office, according to local news reports. Details of the alleged theft, the amount taken, and the congregation involved have not been fully disclosed. The case has drawn attention because of the couple's leadership role in the church.

Biljana Plavsic, the former Bosnian Serb leader convicted of war crimes during the Bosnian war, has died at the age of 96, according to Swedish public radio. Plavsic, once known as the 'Iron Lady' of the Balkans, was sentenced by the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague for her role in the persecution of Bosniaks and Croats during the 1990s.

Brazil's electoral court has a majority to uphold restrictions on posts by Antonio Tabet, the coordinator of the Planalto's communications office (Secom), after Flávio Bolsonaro asked the TRE-DF to bar him from publishing about elections on social media. The case involved a Tabet post linking the senator to Our Lady of the apparitions, which the TSE judged to be fake news. Prosecutor Paulo Mendonça changed his vote to allow the post, and commentators called it a defeat for broad censorship efforts. Tabet must now refrain from election-related posts.

Biljana Plavsic, the former Bosnian Serb leader known as the 'Iron Lady', has died at the age of 96. She was convicted by the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague for her role in atrocities committed during the Bosnian war of the 1990s, and later served part of her sentence before being released. Her death revokes attention to the Bosnian war and its legacy of contested memories.

Marie-France van Heel, wife of the British Prime Minister, has stepped down from her job to focus fully on her role as the Prime Minister's partner, describing it as taking on a 'first lady' position. The Observer reported the move, which has prompted discussion about the informal role of a prime minister's spouse in British public life.

El País examines why surrogacy, in the spotlight after Lady Gaga and Lena Dunham spoke about it, has not triggered a major scandal in the United States the way it has elsewhere. The piece contrasts American acceptance of commercial surrogacy with bans and controversy in other countries, questioning whether the practice receives enough scrutiny in the US.

Anxiety is spreading across Brazil over perceived disrespect to Our Lady of Aparecida, the country's patron saint, as the election approaches. Commentators say the protective devotion surrounding the statue has become entangled with political tensions, with supporters warning that any slight against the revered figure touches a deep nerve in Brazilian Catholic culture.

A social media post is drawing attention to the claim that the constellation Libra — located between Virgo and Scorpio — inspired the modern depiction of Lady Justice holding her scales. The author, describing themselves as a Libra, argues the zodiac sign's association with fairness and balance carries an astrological formula, while questioning how standardized its classification really is. Engagement is modest so far, with the post mixing astrology, mythology and legal symbolism.

A new Quaest poll shows Michelle Bolsonaro leading the race for the Senate seat in the Federal District with 26% of voting intentions. She is followed by Leila (20%), Bia (18%) and Erika (16%). The survey is drawing attention as the former first lady's possible entry into institutional politics would mark a significant step for the Bolsonaro family in Brazilian politics.

Zimbabwe's women's cricket team, known as the Lady Chevrons, are taking on the West Indies in what local media are calling a date with history. The fixture is being followed closely in Zimbabwe, where coverage frames the match as a landmark moment for the women's side, while interest is also visible among cricket fans in India and the United States.

The New York Times has published a review of the film 'Lady', headlined 'The Grande Dame and the Director', with Sian Clifford among those featured. The piece appears in the paper's movies section. Little detail beyond the review's publication is available, and reaction so far appears limited to arts and film circles.

Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil's patron saint, has been drawn into the country's electoral politics, with the veneration of the Virgin Mary at the centre of both campaign arguments and litigation before the courts. The dispute adds a religious dimension to an already heated election season, raising questions about the limits of political use of religious symbols.

Author Deesha Philyaw has released her debut novel, 'The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman,' which addresses issues within the Black church. The book examines the experiences of women in church leadership and community life, and Philyaw is discussing these themes in interviews as the novel draws attention from readers and commentators.

The White House is running its fall garden tours and is pointing visitors to two new features: a helipad and a beehive on the grounds. The tours allow members of the public to walk the South Lawn and the First Lady's garden, and this season's additions are drawing attention as an unusual mix of infrastructure and nature.

Ocean Springs High School's volleyball team travels to face Our Lady Academy in a high school matchup on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The game is scheduled for Monday, September 29, and is being covered by regional broadcaster WLOX. Our Lady Academy has a strong volleyball tradition, making meetings with Ocean Springs a point of local interest for fans of both programs.

Alcorn State University's Lady Braves athletic team will travel to Texas for competition this coming weekend. The announcement comes from the university's athletics department, which is promoting the upcoming road trip to fans. Details of the specific opponent and venue have not been highlighted in the initial announcement.

South Williamsport's girls tennis team defeated Muncy 4-1 in a home match. The win gives the Lady Mounties another victory in local high school tennis play, while Muncy leaves with a single point from the contest. The result was reported by regional sports coverage covering high school athletics in the Williamsport, Pennsylvania area.