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Next census will allow trans people to choose different sex from birth certificate
Trans people will be allowed to put down a different sex from the one stated on their birth certificate in the next census.

Mother's happiness is key to happy home, study finds
A mother's level of contentment has a far greater impact than the father's on the happiness of the whole family, a new study has found.

Freedom at risk of being 'lost' in Hong Kong, says pastor
With pro-democracy protests continuing week after week, a Hong Kong pastor has revealed his fears over the spread of persecution to Hong Kong.

Ban on Malaysian Muslims and non-Muslims praying together will 'polarise' nation
The ban, issued last week by Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development, prevents Muslims and non-Muslims from praying together.

Kanye West is 'born again' and being healed through his Sunday Services, says wife Kim Kardashian
Sunday Services, the Christian music project launched by Kanye West earlier this year, has been a healing experience for him, says his wife Kim Kardashian West.

London School of Theology announces Prof Mark J Cartledge as new principal
The Rev Professor Mark J Cartledge has been announced as the new principal of the London School of Theology (LST).

Tearfund's founding Chairman dies
Tearfund has expressed its sadness over the passing of its founding Chairman, Glyn MacAulay, on 3 September aged 82.

BBC children's resource claiming there are over 100 gender identities is 'incredibly dangerous'
The Coalition for Marriage has condemned a new BBC resource for children aged 9 to 12 claiming that there are more than two gender identities.

Christian Institute welcomes halt to 'no-fault' divorce plans
Plans to push through the biggest shake-up of divorce laws in the UK in half a century have ground to a halt following the suspension of Parliament.

Atheism is 'hopelessly simplistic', says Oxford professor Alister McGrath
Oxford science professor Alister McGrath abandoned atheism for Christianity because it offered a "bigger picture of things".

Dutch doctor who euthanised woman with dementia cleared of wrongdoing
A Dutch doctor who euthanised a woman with severe dementia despite possibly showing signs of resistance acted within legal requirements, a court has ruled.

Bear Grylls says Christian faith is 'where I secretly find my strength'
The TV adventurer says his new devotional is "rooted in Christ's teaching" and "all about love"

Rehman Chishti is new Prime Minister's Envoy for Freedom of Religion & Belief
Rehman Chishti is to take over from Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon as the new Prime Minister's Envoy for Freedom of Religion & Belief.

Call to Christians to be peacemakers as Brexit turmoil continues
Christians in Politics is calling on the Church to pray and be peacemakers in the face of deep divisions and unprecedented legal battles as the UK continues to wrestle with Brexit.

Thousands tell UK Government to leave Northern Ireland's abortion laws alone
A cross-party delegation has handed over thousands of postcards to the Prime Minister demanding protection for Northern Ireland's abortion laws.

Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists working on the site of an early Christian church near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a mosaic depicting five loaves of bread and two fish.