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US warns UK over free speech, citing crackdown on silent prayer near abortion clinics
The US State Department has raised concerns about worsening restrictions on free speech in the UK, citing buffer zone laws that criminalise silent prayer and new online laws that threaten privacy and expression.
Taxpayer funds to promote play depicting a trans Jesus condemned
"To have it as part of a programme supported by our taxpayer-funded services adds insult to injury," said The Christian Institute.
Nigeria: orphanage founders launch petition for release of children seized by the state
The children were required to adopt Muslim names and follow Islam.
Assisted suicide: a warning from New Zealand
The arguments in favour were the same as those used in Britain and turned out to be false.
Church of Scotland moderator mourns with congregation of destroyed St Mungo's
Police believe the fire was deliberate.
Children kidnapped by Islamists in Mozambique's forgotten war
Added to the pain of the violence is the fact that the world doesn't seem to know they are suffering.
Pro-marriage groups divided on latest divorce stats
The figures revealed that in 2023 over 100,000 opposite-sex marriages ended in divorce.
Christian woman cleared over silent prayer still being investigated by police
"It’s unbelievable that I am still being harassed by police for silently pray in that area."
Kemi Badenoch says Josef Fritzl case made her lose faith in God
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has opened up about how she lost her faith in God after reading about the notorious case of Josef Fritzl.
Pastors beaten by jailers in India
The situation in India continues to worsen for Christians.
Christian nurse in trans-race row says Royal College of Nursing abandoned her
Jennifer Melle says she was abandoned during the most traumatic period of her life.
Beirut blast of 2020 still scars survivors five years on
Despite conflict with Israel and Covid 19, for some the blast was the toughest of incidents.
The Babylon Bee challenges California censorship law
California is not the first state to try to censor parodies of politicians.
Britain's oldest bioethics institute to close
It is hoped the centre will leave a legacy of research resources on key bioethical questions.
Ireland appeals for release of missionary kidnapped by Haitian gang
Effectively, the gangs have replaced the government in much of Haiti.
Dig reveals more secrets of ancient abbey
The excavations are shedding new light on the monastery.