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Christian school worker loses tribunal over LGBT Facebook posts sacking

A Christian school worker dismissed for comments criticising LGBT lessons was not sacked unlawfully, an employment tribunal has ruled.

BBC

Islamic State 'Beatles' charged in US over hostage deaths

Two ex-British alleged Islamic State militants have been charged in the United States over the killing of four American hostages.

BBC

Welby: C of E must do 'whatever it takes' to redress sexual abuse scandal

The findings of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) were "shameful and disgraceful" but "didn't come as a surprise", Justin Welby has said.

The Guardian

'We need independent oversight of the Church of England’s own safeguarding'

Two letters in the Independent criticise the Church of England following IICSA's findings.

The Independent

Church warning over sex education in Outer Hebrides

A row over sex education in the Outer Hebrides has prompted church leaders to warn that pupils may be withdrawn from classes.

The Times (£)

Solihull school apologises, removes workbook linking Hinduism to terrorism

A school in the West Midlands has apologised and removed a school workbook from its website following protests over a reference to terrorism and "vexatious" misinformation within a section on Hinduism.

Eastern Eye

Dominic Raab does not rule out Winter Olympics boycott over Uighur Muslims

Dominic Raab has not ruled out boycotting the Beijing Winter Olympic Games over the treatment of the Uighur Muslims by the Chinese government.

BBC

Historic break with Jewish tradition for mixed-faith UK weddings

Liberal Judaism will allow the pioneering mixed-faith ceremonies following unanimous support from its rabbis.

The Guardian

Ireland: Government proposal to block assisted dying Bill voted down

A Government attempt to buy time on assisted suicide has been dramatically voted down in the Dail, bringing its legality closer.

Independent.ie

Israeli police clash with ultra-Orthodox Jews over virus rules

Israeli police clashed with hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews overnight as they sought to enforce restrictions on public gatherings during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the police said Wednesday.

Associated Press

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