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Ivanka Trump donated $50,000 to church helping immigrant children at US border, evangelical leader says

Presidential daughter Ivanka Trump has reportedly donated $50,000 to a church in Texas after learning about its campaign to provide aid to immigrant children at the US border.

Pastor who shot and killed rampaging Walmart carjacker says it was a 'traumatic experience'
Pastor who shot and killed rampaging Walmart carjacker says it was a 'traumatic experience'

'I am grieved that the shooter's reckless actions endangered and hurt numerous individuals and demanded that he be stopped before doing more harm,' said Pastor David George

Priests in the Philippines want guns to protect themselves
Priests in the Philippines want guns to protect themselves

Priests in the Philippines are applying for gun carry permits in record numbers after three of them were murdered during the last six months.

Former Satanist says Christian prayers blocked him from committing acts of evil
Former Satanist says Christian prayers blocked him from committing acts of evil

A former Satanist has attested to the power of Christian prayers, saying he was prevented from carrying out his evil plans when he encountered a group of intercessors during one of his missions.

Jack Phillips' bakery sees increase in customers after Supreme Court decision
Jack Phillips' bakery sees increase in customers after Supreme Court decision

The number of customers at Jack Phillips' Masterpiece Cakeshop has reportedly increased three-fold after US Supreme Court justices ruled in his favor in a lawsuit over his refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding.

Michael Curry: The moment I knew Harry and Meghan loved each other
Michael Curry: The moment I knew Harry and Meghan loved each other

Bishop Michael Curry has spoken out about how he first became convinced the union between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was destined to be happy.

How could this blind Iraqi refugee memorise 87 chapters of the Bible?
How could this blind Iraqi refugee memorise 87 chapters of the Bible?

A blind Iraqi refugee has memorised an astonishing 87 chapters of the Bible using a solar-powered audio Bible.

'Simplistic' and wrong to see Christians in Middle East as victims, says Ed Miliband's former chief of staff
'Simplistic' and wrong to see Christians in Middle East as victims, says Ed Miliband's former chief of staff

A 'simplistic' view that sees Christians in the Middle East as persecuted victims of terror is misleading and unhelpful.

Erdogan victory sets him up for tighter grip on power
Erdogan victory sets him up for tighter grip on power

Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan emerged victorious on Monday from his biggest electoral challenge in a decade and a half.

Richard Dawkins claims abortion is a means to end human suffering
Richard Dawkins claims abortion is a means to end human suffering

Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins has claimed that abortion is a means to end human suffering in response to recent comments by Pope Francis likening abortion to the eugenics programme implemented by the Nazis.

Country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill credit their 21-year marriage to 'always praying' together
Country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill credit their 21-year marriage to 'always praying' together

The pair have been married since 1996 and along with thriving careers they also have three children.

Super Dragon Ball Heroes episode 1 release date: trailer debuts first footage with Evil Saiyan and Super Saiyan Blue Vegito
Super Dragon Ball Heroes episode 1 release date: trailer debuts first footage with Evil Saiyan and Super Saiyan Blue Vegito

It's not long now until the next Super Dragon Ball series is upon us, Super Dragon Ball Heroes, and a new trailer has aired to whet the appetites of fans of the manga.

Trump envoys meet Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects
Trump envoys meet Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects

US President Donald Trump's senior Middle East envoys met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday to discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects, the White House said, after holding separate talks with Arab leaders.

UK's High Court rules against gender-neutral passports
UK's High Court rules against gender-neutral passports

A campaigner has lost a legal bid to force the British government to introduce gender-neutral passports.

French priest announces retirement after being filmed slapping crying baby during baptism
French priest announces retirement after being filmed slapping crying baby during baptism

A French Catholic priest has been forced to retire after being filmed slapping a crying two-year-old baby during a baptism ceremony.