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Superdrug accused of 'female erasure' over sanitary towel range for 'people who menstruate'
Shoppers have threatened to boycott Superdrug over the launch of a new plant-based range of sanitary towels for "people who menstruate".

UK Government must increase overseas aid spending to fight coronavirus - World Vision
A poll by the Christian development agency found broad support from the British public for an increase in government overseas aid spending to combat Covid-19.

Theology isn't only for pastors and scholars
Churchgoing isn't as popular as it once was, but many people may still be open to learning about the Christian perspective of God, says Ligonier Ministries CEO Chris Larson.

Fresh push to ban prostitution in the Netherlands
It could soon be the end for Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District if parliamentarians in the Netherlands have their way.

'Unique' Christian artefact uncovered at Hadrian's Wall
A "unique" discovery at Hadrian's Wall is offering a tantalising glimpse into early Christianity in Britain.

'Lack of desire' among black people to join the CofE
Black people are reluctant to join the Church of England because of concerns around racial injustice, an Archdeacon has said.

Archaeologists uncover magnificent palace from the time of the Kings of Judah
The site was discovered in Jerusalem and would have had sweeping views of the city and the Temple.

Liberty University launches investigation into Falwell presidency
Trustees said they wanted to learn "the consequences that have flowed from a lack of spiritual stewardship" by former President Jerry Falwell Jr.

Christian parents of 12-year-old praying for a 'miracle' after court approves withdrawal of medical treatment
The family of a 12-year-old boy with serious brain injuries are praying for a "miracle" after a High Court judge ruled in favour of withdrawing his medical treatment.

Many churches have survived Covid only by 'the skin of their teeth'
Many churches have had to make "drastic changes" to their ministry and may not have survived Covid at all if the pandemic had been as bad as originally feared, says Andy Hunter, FIEC's Scotland & North of England Director.

Rowan Williams joins climate action outside Parliament as Christians arrested
Dr Rowan Williams was one of many Christians taking part in Extinction Rebellion protests in London on Tuesday.

New nationwide initiative to get the Church reading together
It is hoped that the Big Church Read will inspire a culture of reading good Christian books within the UK Church.

Finnish MP interrogated by police again over Christian views on sexuality
A Christian MP has been interrogated by the police for the third time over her traditional views on family and marriage.

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.