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New Zealand assisted suicide numbers jump by a third
It wasn't long before activists tried to remove safeguards.

Theology students drop by a third in Germany
Who will the church leaders of tomorrow be?

MP criticises police treatment of Christian street preacher
Timothy denounced the "arrogance and intolerance of ideology" as he called out the police's treatment of Christian street preacher John Steele in Rotherham.

Man charged after children fall ill at Christian summer camp
A 76-year-old man has been charged after eight children fell ill at a Christian summer camp.

UK must reaffirm commitment to free speech, says Christian campaigner
"A nation cannot speak loudly on the world stage while silencing its citizens at home."

Spurgeon's College to close with immediate effect, citing 'significant' financial challenges
Spurgeon's College has expressed its "deep sadness and great regret" as it prepares to close its doors after 169 years of service.

Fears anti-Christian violence by extremist Israeli settlers will go unpunished
Israeli settlers are reportedly increasingly targeting Christians.

Churches launch ecumenical walking trail in Edinburgh
The Church of Scotland, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrew and Edinburgh have come together to create a walking trail that takes in 10 of the most beautiful churches in Edinburgh.

Peers warn against new Islamophobia definition
Dozens of members of the House of Lords have said that plans to create a new definition of “Islamophobia” are a threat to free speech and social harmony.

Appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales branded 'tragic'
The Church in Wales "has now institutionally turned away from biblical teaching on sexual morality".

Afghan Christians in Tajikistan fear repatriation
Many Afghan migrants have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan.

Research shows mental and emotional benefits of faith
Regular church attendance is generally good for emotional wellbeing, according to a new study.

Missing Colombian priest freed from captivity
It's still unclear who actually abducted him.

Ancient Spanish church may actually be a synagogue
The lack of Christian burials at the site and the discovery of menorah art might be clues to the truth.

Calls for Bernard Randall to be restored to ministry
The Christian Legal Centre is calling for a former school chaplain to be restored to ministry after statutory authorities found that he did not pose any safeguarding risk.

Children reported among 21 Christians killed in Congo church massacre
The dead are reported to include children who had been attending a summer camp.