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Will Boris Johnson call an early election?
Constitutional reality will not prevent demands for an early general election and for Johnson to win the backing of the country.

Pro-life group in free speech victory at Nottingham University
A pro-life group is celebrating after the student union at Nottingham University reversed a previous decision denying it affiliation.
No-deal Brexit would be 'irresponsible', Church leaders warn
Church leaders have written to Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to reconsider his "deal or no deal" approach to Brexit.

Christian woman brutally raped and stoned to death in Syria
Ms Krykor was one of the few Christians in her village who had chosen to remain in their homes when Jihadist groups swept through the region.

Independent expert to help Government with Islamophobia definition after objections by faith leaders and academics
The Government has appointed an independent expert to lead the process towards a formal definition of Islamophobia after faith leaders, academics and politicians warned that free speech could be at risk.

Pastor brings a word about Jesus to Kanye West's Sunday Service
Celebrity pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr - the man who wed Kim and Kanye in 2014 - preached at the latest Sunday Service about the close relationship between Jesus and his disciples.
Boris Johnson must 'bring people together', says Christian leader
Andy Flannagan, head of Christians in Politics, has called on Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to make reconciliation a priority in the face of huge divisions in society over Brexit.

Open Doors UK calls on Boris Johnson to keep his promises on religious freedom
Johnson said before that as Prime Minister, he would "always prioritise protecting religious freedoms and stand up for those facing persecution".
Boris Johnson is Britain's next Prime Minister
Boris Johnson was revealed today as Britain's next Prime Minister and the man with the task of uniting the nation around his Brexit policy as the October 31 deadline moves rapidly closer.

DUP leader Arlene Foster condemns 'insidious' changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws
Ms Foster told BBC Northern Ireland's Sunday Politics Programme that there was "no way" the Northern Ireland Assembly would have voted for abortion up to 28 weeks

The man you're made to be
Say what you like about that old vision of masculinity though, at least it was clear, writes Martin Saunders

Gavin Calver to take over as new Evangelical Alliance chief executive
The Evangelical Alliance has appointed Gavin Calver to be its new chief executive when Steve Clifford steps down later this year.
Pope asks al-Assad to resume negotiations to end years of conflict
Pope Francis has written to Bashar al-Assad urging him to take steps to end the humanitarian crisis in Idlib and resume negotiations towards ending years of devastating civil war.

Jonas Brothers' dad partners with Michael W Smith on new music label
The label forms part of the Michael W Smith Center for Commercial Music launching in the autumn at Liberty's School of Music.

Nigerian security forces accused of bias against Christian victims of attacks
Security forces in Nigeria have been accused of bias towards the perpetrators of attacks on largely Christian communities.

Church leaders 'greatly aggrieved' by assault on pro-democracy protesters
Hong Kong Church leaders have condemned the violent assault on pro-democracy protesters and passengers at an MTR station in the city's Yuen Long area.