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Service held to mark 10 years since kidnapping of Chibok schoolgirls
Service held to mark 10 years since kidnapping of Chibok schoolgirls

Many of the schoolgirls remain in captivity a decade after they were abducted from their school in Chibok, Nigeria.

Bid to overturn Scotland's controversial new hate crime laws fails
Bid to overturn Scotland's controversial new hate crime laws fails

MSPs opposed to Scotland's controversial new hate crime laws have failed in their bid to have them overturned.

Knife attack on bishop was 'act of terrorism'
Knife attack on bishop was 'act of terrorism'

Australian security chiefs have declared Monday's attack on a bishop in Sydney an act of terrorism.

Bishop  stabbed during livestreamed service
Bishop stabbed during livestreamed service

A bishop was stabbed while livestreaming a church service in Sydney, Australia, on Monday - the country's second knife attack in less than three days.

Supreme Court to rule on anonymity for doctors in end-of-life cases
Supreme Court to rule on anonymity for doctors in end-of-life cases

Christian campaigners and families affected by controversial end-of-life treatment decisions have said they hope the Supreme Court will uphold an earlier judgment that overturned life-long anonymity protection for doctors involved in such medical cases.

Scottish Church leaders set out opposition to assisted suicide
Scottish Church leaders set out opposition to assisted suicide

Church leaders have expressed "very grave concerns" about proposals to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.

After JK Rowling's bold stand against Scotland's new hate crime laws, Christians hope for the best
After JK Rowling's bold stand against Scotland's new hate crime laws, Christians hope for the best

The Christian Institute has said that for now, "the law is still on the side of free speech" after worrying new hate crime laws came into force in Scotland earlier this month.

10 Christians killed in Easter massacre in Nigeria
10 Christians killed in Easter massacre in Nigeria

Reports have emerged of a massacre over the Easter weekend in which 10 Christians were killed in Nigeria.

Tim and Pete Hughes talk about 'psychological and spiritual abuse' under Mike Pilavachi
Tim and Pete Hughes talk about 'psychological and spiritual abuse' under Mike Pilavachi

Worship leader Tim Hughes and his brother Pete, lead pastor at King's X Church in London, have said they experienced wrestling and massages under the leadership of Mike Pilavachi.

Poll reveals public opposition to decriminalising abortion
Poll reveals public opposition to decriminalising abortion

A majority of the public do not support MPs' proposals to decriminalise abortion, new polling has found.

Matt Redman claims 'significant' abuse at hands of Mike Pilavachi
Matt Redman claims 'significant' abuse at hands of Mike Pilavachi

Worship leader Matt Redman and his wife Beth are opening up about their experience under disgraced Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi.

MPs concerned about free speech 'double standards' in the UK ahead of pro-life volunteer's trial
MPs concerned about free speech 'double standards' in the UK ahead of pro-life volunteer's trial

MPs have expressed concern over the forthcoming trial of a retired scientist who held a sign within an abortion clinic buffer zone offering assistance to women facing a crisis pregnancy.

Christian group threatens legal action against Scottish government over conversion therapy proposals
Christian group threatens legal action against Scottish government over conversion therapy proposals

The Christian Institute has threatened to take legal action against the Scottish government if proposals to ban conversion therapy trample on religious freedom, parental rights and free speech.

Social worker's Christian beliefs could cause suicide among LGBT patients, employment tribunal hears
Social worker's Christian beliefs could cause suicide among LGBT patients, employment tribunal hears

An employment tribunal in Leeds has heard suggestions that a Christian social worker's beliefs could lead to the suicide of vulnerable members of the LGBT community.

Famed atheist Richard Dawkins says he's a 'cultural Christian'
Famed atheist Richard Dawkins says he's a 'cultural Christian'

After decades as the poster boy for New Atheism, 'God Delusion' author Richard Dawkins says he is a "cultural Christian".

Christian social worker's employment tribunal begins
Christian social worker's employment tribunal begins

A hearing has today begun into claims that a Christian social worker was told to "embrace and promote LGBTQ+ rights" or have a job offer withdrawn.