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Russia: dozens of 'missionary activity' convictions in first half of 2020
There were dozens of prosecutions for "missionary activity" in the first half of 2020 in Russia.
Calls for independent RSE watchdog as new curriculum comes into effect
A petition calling for an independent watchdog to monitor the new relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum has been signed by over 38,000 people.
LA county takes back John MacArthur's parking lot amid dispute over church closure
John MacArthur's megachurch has been told it can no longer use part of its parking lot that has been leased from Los Angeles County since 1975.
Vicar arrested over climate protests says he's prepared to go to prison
A vicar has been arrested over his involvement in climate protests ahead of Extinction Rebellion's September Uprising.
The Democrats are 'opposed to faith', says Franklin Graham
The son of Billy Graham predicts that a "storm is coming" in which Christians are going to be "attacked" for their faith.
Nearly a third of evangelicals think Jesus was only a great teacher
A significant proportion of evangelicals do not believe in the deity of Jesus, a major new study has found.
Abortion statistics reveal 'shocking' inequality
New abortion statistics for Scotland have exposed a "saddening" link with levels of deprivation, the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has said.
New milestone in Bible translation work with 700th language
An indigenous people group in Mexico can now enjoy the Bible in their own language thanks to the decades-long commitment of translators.
JK Rowling returns human rights award over trans criticism
"No award or honour, no matter my admiration for the person for whom it was named, means so much to me that I would forfeit the right to follow the dictates of my own conscience," the Harry Potter author said after handing back the award from the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights organisation.
FBI investigating possible Turkish plot to assassinate American pastor
The FBI is reportedly investigating a possible assassination plot to murder an American pastor who was imprisoned in Turkey for two years on terrorism charges.
Hong Kong: American pastor's son charged under new national security law
A naturalized American citizen and pastor's son has been charged with "inciting secession" and "colluding with foreign powers" under Hong Kong's new national security law.
Atheist activist says Scotland's hate crime Bill can be used to prosecute faith groups 'for spreading hatred'
An atheist activist has said he is supporting a controversial hate crime Bill in Scotland because it can be used to prosecute religious groups.
British teenagers have lowest life satisfaction in Europe
Teenagers in Britain have come bottom of the table in a study of life satisfaction among youngsters in Europe.
Over half of Britons say Rule, Britannia should be sung on Last Night of the Proms
Over half of the British public backs 'Rule, Britannia!' being sung on the Last Night of the Proms.
Jokes could fall foul of Scottish hate crime Bill
Comedians could find themselves on the wrong side of the law under the SNP's proposed hate crime Bill, campaigners have warned.
Financial impact of Covid has been 'catastrophic', says Diocese of Sodor and Man
The Diocese of Sodor and Man says it has been pushed to the "brink of financial ruin" by the pandemic and may need to start selling off its buildings to stay afloat.