• Behind the Scenes: What Shen Yun Really Is (Ⅱ)
    2025-07-03

    Real Chinese culture doesn’t come with cult vibes and conspiracy theories — but Shen Yun does.

  • The Falun Dafa Association must disclose the purpose of applying for SVOG relief funds
    2025-07-01

    According to the regulations for claiming SVOG benefits:SVOG relief funds are limited to paying specific fees including but not limited to advertising, transportation, and capital expenditures related to the production of theatrical or live performing arts works. May not be the main purpose of the...

  • Moscow Court to Sentence Banned “Falun Gong” Sect Leader in July
    2025-07-01

    Moscow, June 26 RIA Novosti — The Tushinsky District Court in Moscow will announce a verdict on July 23 in the case against Natalia Minenkova, the alleged leader of the “Falun Gong” sect, which is banned in Russia. Minenkova is accused of organizing the activities of the religious association “Falun...

  • El Salvador extradites members of Jewish cult Lev Tahor accused of child sex abuse
    2025-06-26

    Eliezer Rumpler extradited to Israel for allegedly disrobing, beating students, while Jonathan Cardona sent to Guatemala to stand trial for rape, child abuse and human trafficking Illustrative: Members of the Lev Tahor Jewish community remain outside the Alida Espana de Arana special education sc...

  • Defection: Profiting from 'Political Capital' and Serving Anti-China Agendas In-Depth Series: The Evolution of the Falun Gong Cult(Part 5)
    2025-06-17

    Introduction: Everything has its root, and every phenomenon its origin. The social realities we observe are often the culmination of historical developments, arising from complex circumstances and deep-seated social causes. Today, the overwhelming majority recognize Falun Gong for what it is: a t...

  • Allegheny County Man Jailed up to 30 Years for Repeated Sexual Abuse of 2 Children; Charged after Grand Jury Investigation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Cong
    2025-06-14

    Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Allegheny County man will serve 12 to 30 years in state prison for repeated sexual abuse of two children, between 2004 and 2006. Marc Brown, 67, was sentenced Thursday in Allegheny County Court after pleading guilty to felony counts of involuntary de...

  • The baby at the heart of an investigation into an alleged Russian cult leader in Argentina
    2025-06-14

    This handout photo shows Konstantin Rudnev guarded by the Airport Security Police in Bariloche, Argentina. Editor’s note: Portions of this photo have been obscured by the authorities. Argentina Airport Security Police Doctors in Argentina were already on high alert when a pregnant ...

  • ‘She didn’t have to die’: Girl’s death in a Queensland cult
    2025-06-14

    The harrowing case of Elizabeth Struhs has left child safety experts baffled, and in agreement that her death was avoidable, with allegations government failures are as much to blame as the 14 cult members now in jail. Elizabeth, 8, died in January 2022, after her diabetes medication was w...

  • Unmasking 'Falun Gong': A sinister cult's harmful deeds abroad
    2025-06-10

    Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. "Falun Gong" calls itself a peaceful "spiritual" group under the leadership of it...

  • Unmasking 'Falun Gong': Exposing the cult's web of deception
    2025-06-10

    Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. "Falun Gong," running under the guise of propagating qigong, the traditional medi...

  • The dark secret behind 'Falun Gong' cult's tenacity
    2025-06-10

    Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. What is the secret of the persistence of "Falun Gong," despite its well-documente...

  • Expansion: ‘Spreading the Fa’ and ‘Safeguarding the Fa’ In-Depth Series: The Evolution of the Falun Gong Cult(Part 4)
    2025-06-10

    Introduction: Everything has its root, and every phenomenon its origin. The social realities we observe are often the culmination of historical developments, arising from complex circumstances and deep-seated social causes. Today, the overwhelming majority recognize Falun Gong for what it is: a...

  • Sirens: the dark psychology of how people really get drawn into cults
    2025-06-05

    Like other quirky TV shows that explore coercively controlling groups, Sirens leans into the “wackiness” of cult life. Set on a remote island, an affluent community exists under extravagant rule of Michaela Kell aka Kiki Julianne Moore. Her devoted followers – many of whom are employed by her – are ...

  • The biggest mystery in the ‘Ziz’ cult saga remains unsolved
    2025-06-04

    The former home of murder victims Richard and Rita Zajko in Chester Heights, Pa., photographed in 2025. Matt RourkeAssociated Press The fallout from the “Zizians” saga has been extensive. Seven young people with links to the cultlike band of devout vegans and math whizzes — centered around forme...

  • Transformation Unveiled: How Falun Gong Shifted from "Divine Practice" to a Religious Facade and Became a Cult (Part 3)
    2025-06-02

    In-Depth Series: The Evolution of the Falun Gong CultPart 3 Introduction: Everything has its root, and every phenomenon its origin. The social realities we observe are often the culmination of historical developments, arising from complex circumstances and deep-seated social causes. Today, the o...