Life
Yale University vending machines to start selling morning-after pill
A new vending machine being installed on the campus of Yale University will soon start selling students condoms, lubricants and the morning-after pill.
Democrats want abortion to be recognised as a human right
The Democrats have introduced a bill in the US House demanding that abortion be recognised as a human right.
One in three Brits considering borrowing to cover the cost of Christmas
Around half of Brits are worried they won't be able to cover the cost of Christmas without financial help, according to a new poll.
Trans charity accused of sending chest binders to teenage girls without parental consent
A trans charity has been accused of sending chest binders to teenage girls without the knowledge or consent of their parents.
Céline Dion defends controversial gender neutral kids clothing line
Céline Dion has denied trying to shift gender norms with her controversial new children's clothing line.
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people more likely to be politically liberal - study
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are more likely to be liberal in their political views and attitudes to social issues, according to new research.
Children who spend hours looking at screens risk damaging memory, thinking ability and language skills
A major research project into the effects of heavy screen time among children has found signs of damage to cognitive abilities and memory function.
Monk, hermit and mystic: 7 quotes from Thomas Merton
Merton's spirituality drew not just on Christian traditions but on Eastern religions as well, though he was an orthodox Christian.
Being fed, feeding others: The Bible as daily gift
The book of Deuteronomy reminds me of my dependence on God's word: 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God' (NRSV).
Bake Off star Martha Collison urges families to #FollowTheStar this Christmas
Martha, who made headlines by reaching the quarter-final of the hit reality show aged 17, took on her latest baking challenge in support of the Church of England's #FollowTheStar campaign
Matthew's Gospel: Christmas with the whole family
One of my favourite comedians, the Northerner Peter Kay, describes what happens when families come together for Christmas.
Euthanasia doctor in Belgium has helped 140 people to die
As Belgium's euthanasia laws come under scrutiny over the death of a woman with autism, one physician admits he has personally ended the lives of around 140 people.
Most read Bible verse of 2018 was Isaiah 41:10, according to YouVersion Bible app
Bible verse Isaiah 41:10 was the most read scripture in 2018, according to the YouVersion Bible app.
The key to witnessing to Buddhists is in the Old Testament, says former missionary to Japan
Old Testament books and passages are important when attempting to witness to Buddhists, especially those following traditional Asian Buddhism, according to a former missionary who helped plant churches in Japan.
Tribunal to decide whether veganism should have same protected status as religion
An employment tribunal is being asked to decide whether ethical veganism deserves the same protected status in under law as religion after a campaigner brought a discrimination case against his former employer.
Babies kicking the in womb are trying to 'map' their own bodies, say scientists
A study by researchers at University College, London has found that unborn babies kicking in the womb may be trying to explore their surroundings and develop a sense of their own body