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CSW warns of increased suppression in Cuba five years on from protests
CSW warns of increased suppression in Cuba five years on from protests

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned of increased suppression in Cuba in a new report to mark the fifth anniversary of a series of protests across the island nation.

England's World Cup success raises money for international development
England's World Cup success raises money for international development

Scotland's lone goal at the world cup may have raised £120 for deprived communities.

Young army recruits increasingly turning to God, chaplains suggest
Young army recruits increasingly turning to God, chaplains suggest

The "Quiet Revival" report may have been discredited, but anecdotal evidence continues to pile up.

Murder investigation launched into Ann Widdecombe's death
Murder investigation launched into Ann Widdecombe's death

A murder investigation has been launched into the death of the former Conservative Cabinet minister after she was found dead at her Devon home with signs of serious injuries.

Disappointment as Jersey becomes first part of British Isles to legalise assisted suicide
Disappointment as Jersey becomes first part of British Isles to legalise assisted suicide

Opponents have warned it sets a ‘dangerous’ precedent. 

Ann Widdecombe, devout Christian and right-wing stalwart, dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, devout Christian and right-wing stalwart, dies aged 78

The longtime Conservative MP and later TV personality was known for her outspoken faith and defence of free speech.

Christian app for defeating porn addiction has over half a million downloads
Christian app for defeating porn addiction has over half a million downloads

The app features daily devotionals and accountability groups to help its users live free from porn.

Assisted suicide 'not a medical treatment', says BMA
Assisted suicide 'not a medical treatment', says BMA

The BMA is neutral on whether assisted suicide should be legal.

Church of England vicar dismissed after preaching on gender identity wins settlement
Church of England vicar dismissed after preaching on gender identity wins settlement

Victory at last for former school chaplain Bernard Randall who lost his job after preaching a sermon in which he told students they didn't have to accept LGBT ideology.

Tributes paid to Lord Mackay of Clashfern, committed Christian and public servant
Tributes paid to Lord Mackay of Clashfern, committed Christian and public servant

Lord Mackay, who has died aged 99, was described as "a great Conservative, a great lawyer, a great Lord Chancellor, and also a man of profound Christian faith".

Gloucester Cathedral holds dedication service for new pipe organ
Gloucester Cathedral holds dedication service for new pipe organ

The unveiling coincides with an organ festival being hosted by the cathedral.

Labour's conversion therapy ban puts families, teachers, pastors and doctors at risk
Labour's conversion therapy ban puts families, teachers, pastors and doctors at risk

Despite a chorus of opposition, Labour insists the bill is safe.

Inclusion of RE in national curriculum welcomed
Inclusion of RE in national curriculum welcomed

RE teaching has been subject to a "postcode lottery".

Pearson's pro-trans educational content condemned
Pearson's pro-trans educational content condemned

One teacher reported that "almost a whole page is dedicated to non-binary pronouns in all four cases in German".

Archbishops allow ex-gay event to go ahead during Synod despite protests
Archbishops allow ex-gay event to go ahead during Synod despite protests

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have given the green light for a fringe event featuring ex-gay Christians during the Church of England General Synod after coming under pressure from revisionists to cancel it. 

Chinese pastor released to US as goodwill gesture on 4 July
Chinese pastor released to US as goodwill gesture on 4 July

Zion Church is one of the largest unregistered churches in China.