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Student midwife forced to suspend studies over pro-life views

Right to Life UK Fri 24 Jan 2020 6:14 GMT

A midwifery student who was forced to suspend her studies over her pro-life views believes she was unfairly targeted and has asked for a formal apology from the University of Nottingham.

Babies in the womb can feel pain at 12 weeks - study

Michael Gryboski | Wed 22 Jan 2020 9:35 GMT

A preborn baby is able to feel pain as early as 12 weeks into a pregnancy, months earlier than previously assumed by most scientists, according to a newly published study.
On 'blue Monday', Christians want more couples to talk about their finances

Staff writer | Mon 20 Jan 2020 17:03 GMT

Today, the third Monday of January, has traditionally been known as 'Blue Monday', supposedly the most depressing day of the year when the nation heaves a collective sign over the dark nights, bleak days and the arrival of the post-Christmas credit card bills.
Where do all five Labour leadership candidates stand on abortion?

Right to Life UK | Mon 20 Jan 2020 9:18 GMT

Abortion is quick becoming an issue in the Labour leadership race, in which five MPs are competing to be named Jeremy Corbyn's successor on 4 April.
Three doctors on trial in Belgium over depressed woman's euthanasia

Staff writer | Sun 19 Jan 2020 14:02 GMT

Three doctors are on trial in Belgium accused of murdering a 38-year-old woman with mental health issues who was euthanised a decade ago.
Former prison governor says Scots trans law puts female inmates at risk

Staff writer | Sun 19 Jan 2020 13:49 GMT

A former prison head says she fears female inmates will be put at greater risk of physical or sexual assault if Scotland goes ahead with gender reforms.
'Vicar of Baghdad' says actions were 'highly appropriate' after Charity Commission investigation

Staff writer | Sat 18 Jan 2020 15:48 GMT

Canon Andrew White, known as the 'Vicar of Baghdad', has defended his actions after the Charity Commission accused him of serious misconduct while acting as a trustee for the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME).
LGBTQ+ campaigners want Franklin Graham's UK tour cancelled

Staff writer | Sat 18 Jan 2020 14:35 GMT

Gay activists in Sheffield claim that Graham promotes homophobic views and are pushing for the cancellation of his tour date at the city's FlyDSA Arena on June 6.
Facebook bans 'statements denying existence'

Staff writer | Sat 18 Jan 2020 11:37 GMT

Facebook has followed in the footsteps of Twitter by changing its user policy to brand misgendering a form of "hate speech".
Labour leadership candidate Rebecca Long-Bailey favours stricter abortion limits around disability

Staff writer | Fri 17 Jan 2020 11:33 GMT

Labour leadership candidate Rebecca Long-Bailey supports lowering the upper abortion limit in cases of disability.
Theologian GK Chesterton's former home at risk of demolition

Michael Gryboski | Fri 17 Jan 2020 10:38 GMT

A house in England where famed Christian thinker and writer GK Chesterton used to live could be demolished and replaced with apartments if it's not saved.