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Leaders of Britain and France pay tribute to bravery and sacrifice of D-Day veterans
The leaders of France and Britain paid tribute to the sacrifice of D-Day veterans on Thursday, the 75th anniversary of the largest ever seaborne invasion that opened the way for western Europe's liberation from Nazi Germany.
Ex-Vatican treasurer's child sex offence conviction should stand - prosecutor
Jailed former Vatican treasurer George Pell will find out within weeks whether his conviction on child sex offences stands, is overturned or he has to face another trial after prosecutors on Thursday urged an Australian court to reject his appeal.
Dutch Baptists on the way to merger
Two Baptist denominations in the Netherlands are making steady progress on the road to unity. After years of intense talks since 2011, their leaders recently signed a 'declaration of intention', agreeing to form one organisation in the near future.
Queen, world leaders mark 75th anniversary of D-Day
The Queen has led the tributes to those who took part in D-Day 75 years ago in a major celebration bringing together world leaders including Donald Trump and Angela Merkel in Portsmouth.
WWII veteran and Salvation Army commissioner, 95, skydives into Normandy to remember D-Day
A Salvation Army Commissioner who first parachuted into Normandy 75 years ago for D-Day was today jumping again over the site of that historic invasion in memory of his fallen comrades.
Thanksgiving service for D-Day on UK flagship HMS Albion
Officers on the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Albion formed a giant number '75' on the flight deck to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Archbishop remembers bravery and sacrifice of all those who took part in D-Day
The Archbishop of Canterbury was among those remembering the brave members of the Allied forces who took part in D-Day 75 years ago in what was a major turning point in World War Two.
Bishop of Chelmsford denies suggesting vicar could leave Church of England over transgender views
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, said in a letter to clergy that he did not ask or imply that vicar John Parker should leave the Church of England on account of his views
Pastor David Platt prays over Donald Trump after US President makes unannounced visit to church
President Donald Trump made a brief unannounced visit to McLean Bible Church Sunday morning where Pastor David Platt prayed for him on stage.
More Americans think premarital sex and divorce are morally acceptable
An increasing majority of Americans view divorce, sex outside of marriage, gay relationships and birth control as morally acceptable while a majority of Americans continue to view abortion as morally wrong, according to new Gallup data.
Are you burnt out at work? Ask yourself these 4 questions
In today's digital age, we're losing the ability to switch off from our work.
Health Check: what's the best way to sit?
Particularly when we're sitting for long periods at a desk, there are a few things we should keep in mind.
The untested technology that the success of D-Day depended on
When Allied troops stormed the beaches at Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 â a bold invasion of Nazi-held territory that helped tip the balance of World War II â 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
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.