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Bible Sales Defy Digital Age in Surprising US Trend

In a surprising cultural shift, Bible purchases are experiencing unprecedented growth across the United States, with conservative commentators and changing social values driving this spiritual renaissance.

UK Islamophobia definition sparks free speech clash

A controversial new definition of Islamophobia proposed for UK adoption faces mounting criticism from free speech advocates, religious leaders, and government ministers who warn it could stifle legitimate debate.

Mosque Leader: Muslim Women Don't Need Saving

The female leader of a British mosque challenges stereotypes as she defends Muslim women's right to choose their own activities, following controversy over a women-only charity run.

Portugal bans burqas in public buildings

Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.

Portugal approves controversial burqa ban legislation

Portugal's parliament has passed a contentious ban on face-covering veils in public spaces, sparking accusations of discrimination against Muslim women and raising concerns about religious freedom in the predominantly Catholic nation.

Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community

In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.

China arrests pastor Jin Mingri in Zion Church crackdown

Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese authorities' intensified crackdown on underground Christian churches, with prominent pastor Jin Mingri facing serious charges amid growing religious persecution concerns.

Mormon Church leadership shift as Dallin Oaks steps up

Significant leadership transition within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as President Dallin H. Oaks assumes senior authority following health issues affecting senior apostle President M. Russell Ballard.

West Bank Christians face violent expulsion campaign

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking campaign of intimidation and violence against Palestinian Christians in the Occupied West Bank, threatening the extinction of one of Christianity's oldest communities.

Texas judge orders God to testify in court case

A Texas judge's extraordinary ruling requiring 'God' to appear as a witness in a religious property dispute has ignited fierce debate about religious freedom and legal boundaries.

Manchester Synagogue Attack: Protest or Persecution?

An explosive investigation reveals how far-right groups exploited protest rights to target Manchester's Jewish community, raising urgent questions about policing and religious protection in modern Britain.

Man claims divinity, faces Indonesian Islamic police

A controversial religious figure in Indonesia has been detained by Islamic sharia police after declaring himself divine, sparking debates about religious freedom and enforcement in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.

Biden condemns Trump's 'un-American' church remarks

President Joe Biden has fiercely criticised Donald Trump's controversial remarks about a Florida Catholic church, calling them 'un-American' as the political battle intensifies in the crucial swing state.

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