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.
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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.
Chinese journalist's Trump-Xi reports spark diplomatic firestorm
Prominent Chinese journalist Wang Jian faces intense scrutiny after publishing controversial reports from the United States examining Donald Trump's relationship with Xi Jinping, raising questions about press freedom and international diplomacy.
China escalates crackdown on Christian communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese authorities are intensifying persecution of Christian communities, with pastors detained and churches demolished across multiple provinces.
Christian foster parents lose licence over gender policy
A Christian couple from the West Midlands have lost their foster care licence after objecting to a council's gender identity policy that required them to use alternative pronouns for children.
Philippines: Chinese ship deliberately rammed our boat
Tensions escalate dramatically as Manila reports intentional ramming of government boat by Chinese ship in contested waters, marking dangerous new phase in maritime standoff.
Labour recalibrates China policy after spy case fails
The UK government is recalibrating its approach to Beijing following the dramatic collapse of a high-profile espionage case, signalling a potential thaw in Sino-British relations.
Court overturns Quran burning conviction in free speech case
A man previously convicted for burning the Quran in London has successfully appealed the decision, sparking debate about free speech protections in the UK.
British teacher accused of spying in China
An English teacher and travel blogger's love affair with China has ended in dramatic fashion after being arrested on espionage charges, highlighting the perilous landscape for foreign content creators in the country.
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.
Supreme Court to Hear Conversion Therapy Ban Challenge
The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a case challenging state conversion therapy bans, pitting LGBTQ+ rights against religious freedom in a landmark legal battle with nationwide implications.
Bishop's 17 secret lovers exposed after mistresses fight
A Peruvian bishop's double life unravels spectacularly after his legion of lovers began fighting over him, with a cleaning lady exposing his 17-strong harem of secret mistresses in a shocking church scandal.
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.
Police apologise for Yom Kippur service disruption
Police forces issue formal apology after breaking up Jewish worship service during holiest day of the year, promising investigation and improved religious awareness training.
Jane Fonda launches committee against Trump media attacks
Hollywood icon Jane Fonda establishes new political committee to defend press freedom against Donald Trump's rhetoric, reviving historic movement from McCarthy era.
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.
Mormon Church Shooting Investigated as Hate Crime
A violent shooting at a Mormon church in Utah leaves multiple people wounded as authorities launch a hate crime investigation into the attack on religious worshippers.
SOAS accused of aiding China's repression of Tibetan student
SOAS faces mounting criticism after expelling Tibetan student Zhang Yadi following pressure from Chinese authorities, raising serious concerns about academic freedom and foreign interference in UK universities.
Chinese PhD student arrested over Tibet research at SOAS
Chinese PhD candidate Zhang Yadi faces arrest after exposing human rights concerns in Tibet, raising alarms about academic freedom and foreign influence at London's SOAS University.
Hindu Group's Mass 'Conversion' Event Sparks India Outrage
A mass religious ceremony in India organised by a hardline Hindu group, aiming to 'reconvert' thousands of Muslims and Christians back to Hinduism, has ignited a firestorm of controversy and allegations of coercion.
Trump Ally's UK Tour Raises Alarm Over Religious Freedom Agenda
A prominent US Christian legal activist, closely linked to Donald Trump, is meeting UK politicians and faith leaders, sparking concerns about the export of American-style culture wars.
Jailed China Journalist Zhang Zhan Faces Second Trial
Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, already imprisoned for Covid reporting, faces a second trial on new charges as international concern over press freedom in China grows.
Police Apologise After Sikh Officer's Turban Removed
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after a Sikh officer was made to remove his religious turban while in custody at Oldbury station, sparking outrage from community leaders.
China's 'Temple Economy' Rocked by Scandals and Crackdown
A series of high-profile scandals involving China's wealthy religious leaders is shaking public faith and forcing a government crackdown on the lucrative 'temple economy'.
Team GB sprinter sparks religion row at World Championships
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.
Journalist arrested over tweets about police investigation
A UK journalist was arrested by Hertfordshire Police over tweets about an ongoing harassment investigation, sparking a major debate on press freedom and the use of anti-harassment laws.
Police apologise for removing Sikh man's turban in custody
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.
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