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Forced abortion judge did not take woman's feelings into account
The court order to force a woman with a learning disability to have an abortion was overturned because it did not take her feelings into consideration, the official judgement reveals.
Government seeks views on civil partnerships for heterosexual couples
The Government is inviting responses to its plans to extend civil partnerships to opposite sex couples.
Knitting for Naz: a simple act of solidarity with imprisoned mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Pastor's wife Mo James was one of many volunteers to knit a giant chain symbolising the incarceration of British-Iranian mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran
UN Human Rights Council extends Special Rapporteur on Eritrea amid crackdown on Christians
The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution extending the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Eritrea, where Christians have been subjected to a fresh wave of intimidation.
Republican candidate invokes 'Billy Graham rule' to block female reporter from campaign trip
A Mississippi Republican who turned down a reporter's request for a campaign ride-along says he was following the "Billy Graham rule.
Persecution of Christians intensifying across the Sahel
Christians across the Sahel in northern Africa have been left "shocked" by the speed with which violent extremism has spread across the region.
Christian doctor in legal challenge against government department over gender pronouns
A Christian doctor who claims he lost his job for refusing to address transgender people by their preferred pronouns was challenging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at a tribunal this week.
Ben Goldsmith asks God to have his 'beautiful, brilliant, kind little girl back'
Ben Goldsmith has posted a heartbreaking tribute to his daughter on Twitter following her death in a tragic accident on Monday.
Apologies for abuse are 'cheap' if not followed by actions, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Church of England must "put actions behind the words" if its apologies for abuse are to have any meaning.
Number of Christians in Britain in 'dramatic decline'
The number of people in Britain identifying as Christian is in "dramatic decline", according to the latest figures from the British Social Attitudes Survey.
Vatican graves opened in search for missing girl turn up empty
Two 19th century graves opened at the Vatican on Thursday have offered up no further clues to the disappearance of a schoolgirl missing for 36 years.
Evangelical group changes basis of faith to affirm heterosexual marriage
The Evangelical Group of the General Synod has amended its basis of faith to include a new clause affirming marriage as a union "between one man and one woman".
French man in vegetative state dies after food and water was removed against parents' will
The disabled man at the heart of a national debate in France about the right to die has passed away after his food and water were removed.
Northern Ireland votes on abortion and gay marriage put free speech at risk, says Christian Institute
Votes in Parliament to relax abortion and same-sex marriage laws in Northern Ireland have made free speech "vulnerable", the Christian Institute has said.
Christian freedoms 'should be protected', says Australian PM Scott Morrison
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told the Hillsong conference that he wants everyone to feel comfortable talking about their faith.
Poll reveals concerns about employers dictating what employees say outside of work
After the sacking of Christian rugby player Israel Folau, a poll reveals that many Australians are wary about employees being penalised by employer restrictions over what they can say beyond the workplace.