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New research suggests daily exercise could help the heart to regenerate
The study found a link between daily exercise and the regeneration of heart muscle cells

Eliminating meat from diets could prevent premature deaths, new research suggests
Abstaining from meat could cut premature deaths in the U.S. by a third each year, according to a recent study from Harvard University.

Israeli forces kill four Gaza border protesters, wound 600
Israeli troops shot dead three protesters along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza medics said, hours after the United Nations human rights chief criticised Israel for using 'excessive force' against demonstrators.

Alfie Evans dies following withdrawal of life support
Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old toddler whose grave illness drew international attention, died early on Saturday, his father said in a Facebook post.

'Gay cake' case: Ashers Bakery appeal to be heard by Supreme Court next week
Ashers Bakery's 'gay-cake' case will hit the Supreme Court next week as the UK's top judges make a historic first visit to Belfast.

What is ministry really like? CofE intern scheme triples in three years
A scheme offering young people experience of ministry in the Church of England has more than tripled in size over the past three years, according to a report published today.

Thy Kingdom Come: Westminster finale to close global prayer event at Methodist Central Hall
This Sunday will see an ecumenical gathering at London's Methodist Central Hall as a finale to the global missional prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come.

Nigeria: 39 dead in latest Fulani attack as churches plan nationwide protest
At least 39 people have died in yet another attack by Fulani herdsman on Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt.

Evangelist fights back after Rwanda radio station loses licence for calling women 'evil'
An American-owned Christian radio station in Rwanda has had its broadcasting licence revoked after allegedly referring to women as 'evil' on air.

'I am Mindanao': How a Christian charity inspired an online anti-extremist campaigner
A 21-year-old student from the Philippines has credited child development charity Compassion with inspiring the creation of his popular anti-extremism social media campaign.

In the US, it's Christians who lead the way in combatting poverty, study finds
Christians lead the way in all categories of charitable giving and concern and the more hope they have for ending poverty, the more likely they are to fight it.

The Korean summit: Not just diplomacy, an answer to prayer
The meeting between North Korea's Kim Jong UN and South Korea's Moon Jae In today is already being hailed as historic.

Charlie Gard's parents call for law change after watching Alfie Evans case with 'heavy heart'
Charlie Gard's parents, whose campaign to save their terminally ill baby spread around the world last year, have called for a change in the law to give parents more control over the care of their children.

Rebel angels: is this the greatest description ever of Satan in hell?
A mere £10, paid on this day around 350 years ago for what's recognised as one of the finest works in the whole of English literature, seems a little unfair.

'A good death'? Bishop Graham Tomlin on Alfie Evans, Christian healing and why the church must defend the NHS
Last night in London an Anglican Bishop joined healthcare professionals to discuss the NHS, Christian 'healing', Alfie Evans and why believers might need to rethink suffering and death.

Paul Ryan fires House chaplain because he was 'aligned with Democrats'
The chaplain for the US House of Representatives has been forced to step down amid accusations he was 'aligned with Democrats'.