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Christian street preacher prosecuted for 'misgendering' to appeal conviction
The first street preacher in the UK to be prosecuted and reported to the government's counter-terrorism scheme for alleged 'misgendering' is returning to court on Thursday and Friday to appeal his conviction.

Judge says USA Powerlifting must allow biological males to compete in women's division
A Minnesota judge has ordered USA Powerlifting to allow trans-identified males to compete in the women's division amid a national debate about the fairness of allowing biological men who identify as females to compete against women.

YWAM founder diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
The founder of Youth with a Mission (YWAM) has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his wife has shared.

Christians raise concerns over UK's Illegal Migration Bill
"We need to discuss and provide ways in which people can safely travel to a country of sanctuary and settle there."

Mission Aviation Fellowship working to end gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is part of a group of NGOs that are combining forces to end violence against women in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

'Sad day' as MPs back abortion clinic buffer zones nationwide with protections for silent prayer
MPs last night moved forward with plans to impose buffer zones around abortion clinics across England and Wales.

New campaign to attract more RE teachers amid shortage
A campaign has been launched by parliamentarians and faith groups to attract a new generation of Religious Education teachers.

Why the women tea pickers of Bangladesh are the unsung heroes of our time
International Women's Day is a day when both the achievements of women are celebrated as well as a day to drive forward change for women worldwide.

Pro-life volunteer arrested again for silent prayer near abortion clinic
A pro-life volunteer has been arrested for a second time after praying silently near an abortion clinic.

Just 5% of Britons are giving something up for Lent
Only a small proportion of Brits are marking the season of Lent by giving something up, according to a poll.

Number of celibate Brits has increased
A new poll has found a rise in the number of Brits who say they are celibate.

Biblical worldview 'much closer to extinction' after Covid-19 lockdowns - survey
The vast majority of Americans â 96 per cent â do not hold to a biblical worldview following the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a new survey.

Christian parents withdraw son from CofE primary school's World Book Day
Christian parents say they were left with no choice but to remove their son from a Church of England primary school's World Book Day events after finding out about the use of a gender identity-themed book.

Iran releases Yousef Nadarkhani, other Christians from prison
Pastor initially sentenced to death freed in annual tradition.

An effective framework for sharing the Gospel
"There is one gospel and there's so many different ways to share it."

Martyn Iles to leave Australian Christian Lobby
Martyn Iles, managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL), has been let go from his position by the organization's board.