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European Digital Services Act threatens free speech across the world, say Christians
Free speech is under threat in Britain and in Europe, a Christian group has warned.

Christians bringing aid and assistance to Afghanistan after deadly earthquake
“Alongside the practical needs for emergency shelter and food, there is also a need for compassion and support for people like Abdul who have lost family and friends in this deadly earthquake.”

Boko Haram terrorists kill eight Christians in north-east Nigeria
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Saturday killed five Christians in Borno state, Nigeria, and three others in another area of the state on Sunday, sources said.

Court sides with Babylon Bee in meme legal case
A federal judge has struck down a California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that prohibits the creation of deepfake images and videos of politicians after conservative Christian satire site Babylon Bee and others sued.

Digital Bible distribution outstrips print worldwide for the first time
Increasingly, people are reading from the Scriptures digitally.

Christian Aid launches appeal for Afghanistan after devastating earthquake
Afghanistan is already battling a drought and the aftermath of decades of war.

How Christians responded to the end of World War Two in 1945
Eighty years ago, VJ Day was celebrated by Christians across the land but not many people know that it wasn’t until 2 September 1945 that Japan signed the official instrument of surrender. This is the story …

Global fertility decline sparks debate over future policy, as UK birth rates drop to unprecedented levels
North America and Europe are among the lowest worldwide, but China now sits at just 1.0 births per woman – one of the lowest rates ever recorded.

Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti is released
Irish missionary Gena Heraty, who was kidnapped in Haiti last month, has been released.

Botrus Mansour on his appointment as new head of the World Evangelical Alliance: 'I would like to be a bridge'
Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour has been named secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), pledging to serve as a bridge-builder for a global evangelical movement that spans continents, cultures, and a wide spectrum of traditions.

Appeals for prayer for church in Gaza City ahead of Israel's offensive
The church in Gaza was of special concern to the late Pope Francis.

Islamists kill 52 Christians in Congo attacks
Experts warned that the conflict with M23 could give an opportunity to the ADF to carry out more attacks while the government’s eyes were elsewhere.

Christian MP dragged back to court as Finland seeks to punish 'criminal' opinions about the Bible
“It is shocking that after two unanimous acquittals, Päivi Räsänen is again being dragged to court to defend her fundamental right to freedom of speech."

Church leader asks for prayers after deadly Catholic school shooting
The shooting is being investigated as an anti-Catholic hate crime.

1,500-year-old Christian cathedral and baptistery discovered in France
Archaeologists in southeastern France have uncovered the remains of an early Christian cathedral and a remarkably preserved baptistery dating back more than 1,500 years, which they are calling one of the most significant finds in decades.

Bishops show support for Palestinian Christian woman accused by Israel
Nasir has already spent eight months in jail despite not being convicted of any crime.