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Rival group hangs ISIS commander after 'Game of Thrones'-like 'walk of shame'
A jihadi group in eastern Libya which is linked to al-Qaeda has captured and executed a local commander of the rival Islamic State, forcing him to do a "Game of Thrones-style" walk-of-shame through the Libyan city of Derna before he was hanged to death.
Earth may be submerged in water in a billion years due to its shrinking crust
Here's another scenario to add to those doomsday theories: Scientists infer that the Earth may be completely submerged in water in a billion years due to the planet's shrinking crust.
New European Space Agency chief wants to build international village on the moon
Just a week into his job as European Space Agency (Esa), Professor Johann-Dietrich Woerner is already dreaming big. His ultimate dream right now: to be able to build an international village on the moon.
Teen completes bucket list by sacrificing own life for her friend during car accident
On July 2, the girl from Connecticut fulfilled the final item on her list, but to the expense of her own life.
ISIS is teaching children to behead using dolls
Young boys abducted by Islamic State are being sent to jihad training camps where they are forced to practise beheading infidels by using dolls.
Tolpuddle's new martyrs? Pro-Israel group alleges anti-Semitism at Dorset festival
A pro-Israel group which took a stand at the Tolpuddle Festival last weekend has claimed that its representatives became "21st century martyrs".
Donald Trump says 'I love God' but he's not sure if he has ever asked for forgiveness
For the first time since launching his presidential bid, controversial business tycoon Donald Trump has talked about his Christian faith, professing his love for God.
Faith and family: Republican presidential nominees play to conservative audience
The Family Leadership Summit is supported by organisations including the Conservative Review, Christians United for Israel and the National Organization for Marriage.
Six ways to respond to the scrutiny of Tim Farron's faith
Last week, the Lib Dems elected a leader who is openly, passionately and unapologetically Christian. Johnny Monro thinks through how Christians might respond.
Christian group protests Mormon temple: 'They're not following what Jesus taught'
A religious ministry based in Utah is campaigning against the opening of a new Mormon temple in Carmel, Indiana.
Three Christians kidnapped by ISIS in Libya
Three Christians kidnapped by Islamic State in Libya have been identified by the militant group.
David Cameron pledges to defeat 'poison' of Islamist extremism
The Prime Minister has outlined his five-year strategy to defeat Islamist extremism in Britain and warned that the "sick world view" of extremists was drowning out the voice of moderate Islam.
Turkey: Suspected ISIS suicide bombing kills at least 27
An explosion outside a cultural centre in the Turkish town of Suruc near the border with Syria killed at least 27 people and wounded many more on Monday.
Church leaders urge UK to welcome Christians fleeing ISIS
A former Archbishop of Canterbury has accused the prime minister of failing to help Christians in the Middle East who are fleeing the atrocities of Islamic State.
Boko Haram 'celebrates' Eid with deadly attacks; girl, 10, among suicide bombers
An extremist group affiliated with the jihadist organisation Islamic State has capped off the end of the holy month of Ramadan with a series of terror attacks in Nigeria, which killed scores of people, sparing not even the children.
Reverse missionaries: Can priests from India help revive the Church in Scotland?
The Catholic Church in Scotland is importing priests from India with the aim of evangelisation.