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'I Love JK Rowling' poster removed from Edinburgh train station after trans comments
A poster saying 'I Love JK Rowling' has been removed from Edinburgh's main train station after the Harry Potter author criticised trans ideology.
A fifth of young people unhappy with their lives - report
Nearly one in five young people aged 10 to 17 are unhappy with their lives after months of coronavirus, a new study by The Children's Society has found.
Missionary fears for the worst in Central African Republic as Covid-19 spreads
Little testing and a lack of hospital beds and medicine are posing challenges for the Central African Republic.
Woman who didn't want to look pregnant on holiday says she was sent abortion pills
Christian Concern has accused the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) of illegally posting abortion pills to a woman who said she did not want to look pregnant on her summer holiday.
Critics of Sheffield Cathedral's decision to close 400-year-old choir consider legal action
Over 4,000 people have signed a petition calling on the cathedral to reconsider the closure of the choir.
Nuclear weapons are 'an evil', says Church leader ahead of Hiroshima's 75th anniversary
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has added his name to a statement calling for a world free of nuclear weapons ahead of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima.
'Big Conversation' on clergy wellbeing launched
Church of England clergy are being encouraged to share their views on how greater care can be taken of their health and wellbeing.
Hate crime Bill threatens free speech, say Scottish bishops
The Bishops' Conference of Scotland said the growth of 'cancel culture' was "deeply concerning".
Court of Appeal reviews Government decision to allow DIY abortions during lockdown
The Court of Appeal is today hearing a legal challenge against the Government's decision to allow DIY abortions at home during the lockdown.
Developing countries facing coronavirus 'catastrophe' - report
A new report by Christian Aid has warned of a global "catastrophe" as the economic, social and political impact of Covid-19 around the world continues to unfold.
U-turn on threat to church weddings in Northern Ireland
Authorities in Northern Ireland have U-turned on a threat to de-register churches if they did not state their position on conducting same-sex weddings.
Steep rise in number of couples divorcing
The number of married couples divorcing rose sharply in the 12 months before lockdown started, figures show.
Church investigating Archbishop's handling of abuse complaints
The Church of England is investigating the Archbishop of Canterbury's handling of allegations of abuse by the late John Smyth QC.
Trans women won't be able to play in women's rugby tournaments
World Rugby is drawing up plans to stop trans women playing in female tournaments.
There is no 'right to die', says lawyer of Belgian man contesting healthy mother's euthanasia
Godelieva de Troyer suffered depression but was physical healthy when she was euthanized by lethal injection in Belgium in 2012. Her son is challenging her death at the European Court of Human Rights.
Hate crime law will have 'detrimental effect on free speech', warns Church
The Free Church of Scotland said that the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill could result in the silencing of debate and legitimate criticism.