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The untested technology that the success of D-Day depended on

When Allied troops stormed the beaches at Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 – a bold invasion of Nazi-held territory that helped tip the balance of World War II – they were using a remarkable and entirely untested technology: artificial ports.

Protesting Trump while welcoming China is 'cheap and easy virtue signalling'

Politicians rejecting Donald Trump are simply using "cheap and easy virtue signalling" to appeal to their base, says Free Church of Scotland minister David Robertson.

Trump lays wreath in honour of fallen soldiers in Westminster Abbey

Donald Trump laid a wreath at the grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey on the first day of his state visit to the UK.

UN leader appeals to faith-based organisations to 'rally around' Sustainable Development Goals
UN leader appeals to faith-based organisations to 'rally around' Sustainable Development Goals

The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations told faith leaders and NGO workers at a Christian Aid meeting that the goals to end global poverty could not be achieved alone.

Bishop questions Christians who support Donald Trump

Donald Trump's Christian faith has been questioned by a senior figure in the Church of England as the US President embarks on a three-day state visit to Britain.

Government must intervene in residential cladding scandal, say bishops
Government must intervene in residential cladding scandal, say bishops

The Bishops of Manchester and Kensington have called on the Government to intervene in the row over residential block cladding to save residents from ongoing "limbo".

Millennial non-Christians more interested in Christianity than older generations - study
Millennial non-Christians more interested in Christianity than older generations - study

Millennial non-Christians are more likely than older non-Christians to be interested in spiritual issues, according to new research from Barna.

Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced
Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced

Fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced, with the rates falling 18% between 2008 and 2016.

What the UK population will look like by 2061 under hard, soft or no Brexit scenarios
What the UK population will look like by 2061 under hard, soft or no Brexit scenarios

With the British parliament still deadlocked, the UK's future Brexit strategy is not yet set in stone. Whatever path the UK chooses from here will have an impact on the future of British immigration policy – and therefore on the size of the population.

'This Country' actor Michael Sleggs, 33, reveals he's dying of cancer and is leaning on his Christian faith
'This Country' actor Michael Sleggs, 33, reveals he's dying of cancer and is leaning on his Christian faith

"If you dont know Jesus already, my only hope is that you get to know him before you get to my state. He'll totally rock your world in the best way!" the 33-year-old said in a moving social media post.

Head teacher says 'mass arrests' are a possibility after High Court bans LGBT lesson protests
Head teacher says 'mass arrests' are a possibility after High Court bans LGBT lesson protests

The head teacher of a school where parents have protested LGBT awareness lessons says she is bracing herself for mass arrests after the High Court moved to halt the protests.

Enjoy tea and a barbecue for Britain's disadvantaged children this summer
Enjoy tea and a barbecue for Britain's disadvantaged children this summer

Spurgeon's Children's Charity is inviting people to make the most of the British summer and help disadvantaged children at the same time by holding a tea party.

Durham Cathedral tower reopens after three-year conservation project
Durham Cathedral tower reopens after three-year conservation project

The central tower of Durham Cathedral re-opened to members of the public on Saturday after a lengthy three-year conservation project.

The Salvation Army encourages more people to give volunteering a go
The Salvation Army encourages more people to give volunteering a go

The Salvation Army is encouraging people from all walks of life to consider giving just a few hours of their time for the benefit of their community.

Compassion UK helps parents in Togo become financially independent
Compassion UK helps parents in Togo become financially independent

Compassion UK is working to help parents break free from poverty in Togo where one in every 20 babies dies before their first birthday.

'I'm at a loss to know where this comes from' - bishop responds to transgender accusations
'I'm at a loss to know where this comes from' - bishop responds to transgender accusations

The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, has denied telling a former vicar that he would no longer be welcome in the Church of England if he "wished to faithfully follow the teachings of the Bible".