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.
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Victoria inquiry exposes church conversion practices
A landmark Victorian inquiry uncovers disturbing evidence of coercive control and harmful conversion practices within the secretive City Builders Church, prompting urgent calls for stronger legislation.
Mosque bans women from charity park run event
A Blackburn mosque has sparked controversy after banning females from a charity park run event, raising questions about gender equality in community activities.
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.
West Bank Christians Face Systematic Persecution
A shocking new report exposes how Palestinian Christians in the West Bank are being systematically targeted by extremist settlers and authorities, forcing many to flee their ancestral homeland.
Muslim man barred from escorting wife at airport over hijab
A Muslim man was prevented from accompanying his wife through airport security in Sidney, Montana, after officials cited concerns about her hijab, sparking allegations of religious discrimination and raising questions about airport security protocols.
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.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
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.
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.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
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.
Hindu Council of Australia faces Islamophobia complaint
The peak Hindu body in Australia is under investigation by the Human Rights Commission following a formal complaint alleging it disseminated Islamophobic content and fostered religious discrimination.
Taliban forces Afghan women into religious schools as only option
Exclusive report reveals how Taliban policies have systematically dismantled women's education, leaving religious madrasas as the sole permitted learning environment for Afghan girls and women.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Office Depot worker fired in Charlie Kirk free speech row
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.
Philippines Congress Moves to Outlaw Catholic Devotion
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.
Sharia Patrols Target Texas Neighbourhoods
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.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Trainee wins £20k over Nazi and ISIS workplace taunts
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.
Chess prodigy trapped in religious cult for a decade
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.
Satanic Burger Sparks Religious Freedom Court Battle
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 Mayor cancels historic 124-year-old church service
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.
California Gov Vetoes Sikh Turban Bill for Police
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.
Ukraine severs Orthodox Church ties with Moscow
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.
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