The Alliance Defending Freedom, a US conservative legal group, has increased its global spending by 70%, targeting the UK and Europe with its campaigns on religious freedom, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights. Discover the impact.
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
A University of Oklahoma student failed a psychology essay citing biblical views on gender. Turning Point USA has taken up her case, alleging discrimination, while the instructor is on leave pending review.
Nigel Farage's alliance with US group ADF, which helped overturn Roe v. Wade, poses a serious threat to reproductive freedoms in Britain. Learn why this matters.
Quebec intensifies its secularism laws with Bill 9, banning public prayer and religious symbols. Critics argue it disproportionately targets Muslims. Discover the full implications.
Journalists face unprecedented threats from Gaza to America. This erosion of press freedom could happen anywhere. Learn why we must defend media liberty now.
Two 15-year-olds challenge Australia's social media ban for under-16s, claiming it violates their constitutional right to political communication. Read the full story.
India's Supreme Court upholds the dismissal of a Christian officer who refused mandatory prayers at a Sikh temple, ruling it breached military discipline. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV's first foreign trip to Turkey ignites optimism for reopening Halki seminary, a key test for religious freedom. Read the latest on this historic development.
Christian street preacher Shaun O'Sullivan, arrested 16 times, was unanimously cleared of racial harassment. He now plans to sue Wiltshire Police, claiming a vendetta against his free speech.
A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.
Two Roman Catholic priests imprisoned in Belarus on politically motivated charges have been freed following diplomatic talks with the Vatican. Read the full story on the diplomatic breakthrough.
Austria announces a ban on Islamic headscarves for girls under 14 in schools, citing concerns over oppression and child development. The law takes effect in 2026.
Donald Trump has signed a bill authorising the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. He claims Epstein was a 'Democrat problem'. Read the full story.
A proposed Ohio law granting businesses religious exemption from serving LGBTQ+ customers faces fierce opposition from civil rights groups and Hindu leaders, raising concerns about legalised discrimination.
Malaysian police have arrested over a dozen Chinese citizens in a controversial raid on a Kuala Lumpur mosque, raising concerns about religious freedom and diplomatic tensions.
In a surprising revelation from his new book, Pope Francis has suggested that depictions of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ should replace traditional crucifixion imagery in Catholic churches.
Royal Mail faces criticism after releasing Christmas stamps featuring secular artwork, reigniting debates about religious representation in Britain's festive traditions.
Former President Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting the creation of a database tracking Christians in America during controversial Abuja remarks, drawing criticism from Ted Cruz and religious groups.
Two Polish police officers are under investigation after forcibly entering a Catholic church during a service, sparking outrage from religious authorities and raising questions about religious freedom protections.
Exclusive: Donald Trump launches scathing attack on Biden administration's Nigeria policy, claiming systematic persecution of Christians is being ignored while US focuses elsewhere.
Archaeologists discover 13th-century skeletons in Spain showing evidence of violent deaths during Christian consolidation, challenging historical narratives of peaceful conversion.
Ministers have rejected calls to make it illegal for shops to refuse service to Muslim customers, sparking criticism from community leaders and equality campaigners.
California Republican Bill Essayli proposes groundbreaking bill making it illegal to publicly insult former presidents, sparking immediate controversy and free speech debates.
Felix Ngole triumphs in Court of Appeal after being removed from university course over biblical Facebook posts, in a landmark ruling for freedom of religious expression.
Alarming new report reveals Italy's press freedom has plummeted under Giorgia Meloni's leadership, with journalists facing unprecedented legal harassment and political pressure.
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
In a dramatic religious power shift, Morocco has printed its own version of the Quran, breaking Saudi Arabia's long-standing monopoly and sparking international debate about Islamic interpretation and authority.