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Children need resilience and character-building skills, not just academic grades, Education Secretary tells Church conference
Education Secretary Damian Hinds argued that non-academic activities like rock-climbing and learning a musical instrument were just as important as academic grades for future success.
First legally non-binary person in the US reverts back to being man
Jamie Shupe said he had returned to his male birth sex and now believed gender identity to be a 'fraud'.
'Thought police' warning after Portsmouth University delays Peter Hitchens talk over concerns about his views
The announcement came days after the Government issued new guidance to protect free speech at British universities over fears that debate around contentious issues like abortion and gender identity is being stifled.
Wealthy American church minister buys medieval Scottish castle
A millionaire church minister from the US has bought a 15th century castle in the north-east of Scotland with plans to turn it from a luxury hotel into her private home.
New study to develop tests for household chemicals over fears they are harming women's fertility
Scientists in Scotland are embarking on a five-year study to develop tests for chemicals found in household goods over concerns that they are damaging women's fertility.
People who marry in their 20s enjoy better sleep and less stress later on in life
People who settle down in their 20s are more likely to get a good night's sleep in middle age, according to a new study.
Mother responds to son wanting to sue for giving birth to him without his consent
The mother of a man who wants to sue her and her husband for bringing him into the world without his consent says she is prepared to take the blame if he can explain how they could have sought his consent.
European Council President Donald Tusk: there's a 'special place in hell' for Brexiters who pushed ahead without a plan
The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has blasted politicians who pushed for Brexit 'without even a sketch of a plan', saying there was a 'special place in hell' for them.
Half of US Millennial Christians don't believe in evangelism
Almost half of Millennial Christians in the US believe evangelism is wrong, according to new research from Barna.
Trump appeals to evangelicals with pledge on late-term abortions
During his 82-minute speech, he outlined his political priorities without providing specific policy details.
Poor will 'pay the price' for a bad Brexit, warns Bishop of Leeds
If Brexit turns out badly, it is poor people and British business that will suffer, the Bishop of Leeds has said.
Bible believed to be 1,200 years old discovered in Turkey
An extremely rare Bible has been discovered in Turkey by police as part of an anti-smuggling operation.
Five held in Philippines over deadly cathedral bombing
Philippine authorities have detained five suspected Abu Sayyaf militants in connection with the deadly bombing of a cathedral last month.
Suffolk Police apologise for call to blogger who wrote that transwomen are biologically male
Suffolk Police have apologised for the way they handled complaints about a blog article that disagreed with the claim that 'transwomen are women'.
New El Salvador president urged to champion peace after election win
The newly elected president of El Salvador Nayib Bukele has been urged to work for peace when he takes office in June.
Women who used to identify as transgender men explain why they detransitioned
Four women who once identified as transgender males have shared their experience of transitioning to the opposite sex and back again as part of a new project aimed at broadening the discussion around transgenderism.