A major controversy erupts at the World Athletics Championships as a British sprinter refuses to wear an 'Athletes Against Hate' slogan, igniting a fierce debate on religious expression versus team unity in elite sports.
F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart and actress Maureen Lipman received into Catholic Church in moving Westminster Cathedral ceremony, sharing their profound spiritual journeys.
In a pivotal decision, India's Supreme Court has ruled that the state Waqf Board cannot claim properties solely based on its own assertions, demanding concrete evidence and marking a significant moment for property rights and religious endowment law.
West Midlands Police issues a formal apology after officers entered a Sikh gurdwara in Oldbury with shoes on, a serious breach of religious protocol. Chief Superintendent Richard Fisher expresses 'deep regret' for the distress caused.
The Vatican issues a powerful condemnation after a Catholic church massacre in Burkina Faso, denouncing extremist violence and calling for peace. Latest on the attack.
The Guardian's latest league table unveils the best UK institutions for Theology and Religious Studies. Discover which universities are leading in academic excellence, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this dynamic field.
A US Office Depot worker was fired after declining to print materials for a Charlie Kirk vigil, igniting a fierce debate on workers' rights, religious freedom, and corporate policy.
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after CCTV footage showed officers removing a Sikh man's turban in a custody suite in Oldbury, sparking outrage from community leaders.
Special envoy Aftab Malik delivers a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Albanese government, calling for an official definition of Islamophobia and a national strategy to combat religious discrimination in Britain.
Former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney faces backlash for a satirical piece on the Mormon Church. Discover the details of the article, the church's response, and the ensuing debate on faith and satire.
A deeply religious Oregon couple and their baby daughter have been found dead in a suspected murder-suicide, with investigators revealing they were part of an isolated cult that believed the world was ending.
The state of Texas is considering a groundbreaking new bill that seeks to explicitly ban the use of Sharia law in state courts and outlaw any form of vigilante 'Muslim patrols'. The proposed legislation has ignited a fierce debate on religious freedom and
A controversial bill seeking to ban the popular Catholic 'Divine Mercy' devotion has sparked a major constitutional crisis in the Philippines, pitting Congress against the Senate and the influential Catholic Church.
Japan's Ambassador to the UK, Hiroshi Suzuki, delighted attendees at a London business event with a series of witty beer-related puns, showcasing a lighter side of international diplomacy.
Exclusive reports emerge from Texas of self-appointed 'Sharia patrols' attempting to enforce Islamic law by intimidating residents and demanding businesses stop selling alcohol and pork, raising serious concerns over religious coercion and public safety.
A London-based trainee accountant, Soliman Sinclair, wins a landmark harassment case against his former employer after enduring months of anti-Muslim abuse, including being called a 'Nazi' and 'ISIS' supporter.
Families left furious and in tears after a 'Willy Wonka experience' in Glasgow, advertised with AI-generated imagery, turned out to be a sparse, disappointing set. Organisers issue apology as event is abruptly cancelled.
The shocking true story of Danny Rensch, the American chess champion who vanished at the peak of his career only to be discovered a decade later, his genius suppressed by a controlling religious sect in a tale of manipulation and ultimate redemption.
A South Carolina burger joint's satanic-themed menu item has ignited a fiery legal dispute, pitting religious expression against business regulations, with the state's Supreme Court now set to rule.
Belfast's first Sinn Féin Lord Mayor cancels the historic 'Mayor's Sunday' church service, breaking a 124-year tradition and igniting a fierce political and community debate.
Governor Gavin Newsom blocks landmark legislation that would have permitted Sikh law enforcement officers in California to serve while wearing turbans, citing uniform standards and safety concerns.
In a landmark decision with profound geopolitical ramifications, Ukraine's Orthodox Church has officially cut all ecclesiastical links with Moscow, signalling a final religious break from Russian influence following the invasion.
The UK's first-ever convention for so-called 'Karens' ended in humiliating failure as only a single attendee, a woman named Susan, turned up to the event at a Birmingham pub, leaving organisers red-faced.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz blocks controversial bill aiming to remove religious attire from public schools, igniting a fierce national debate on religious freedom and constitutional rights.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad faces mounting criticism for the forced closure of key Sunni mosques in Damascus, a move decried as a blatant attempt to suppress religious freedom and inflame sectarian divisions.