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Assisted dying bill halted in UK House of Lords
A proposed assisted dying law in the United Kingdom has stalled in the House of Lords after failing to progress through the upper chamber on April 24, effectively halting the legislation ahead of the next parliamentary session. -
Costa Rica president-elect reaffirms role of faith in meeting with Evangelical Alliance
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'A spring cleaning for the soul': Swiss church leaders link the annual cleaning ritual to spiritual renewal and forgiveness
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'Freedom of religion must be for everybody,' Bishop Mounstephen says, calling it a test for societies
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Thousands of Christians get temporary relief as Pakistan’s top court intervenes in Islamabad evictions
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Russia strikes Baptist church in Ukraine, killing pastor at prayer meeting
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Evangelical Alliance UK launches ‘Ethos’ to engage spiritually curious young adults
The Evangelical Alliance of the United Kingdom has launched a new digital initiative aimed at engaging spiritually curious young adults, as leaders say openness to faith among younger generations is rising. -

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, raising hope for 'historic peace agreement'
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is set to take effect late Thursday, pausing hostilities between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah after weeks of escalating violence that has killed thousands and displaced large numbers of civilians. -

Violent clashes erupt as demolitions threaten Christian neighborhoods in Pakistan’s capital
Violent protests erupted in Pakistan’s federal capital this week after civic authorities resumed demolition operations targeting informal settlements, including a predominantly Christian neighborhood, raising concerns among minority rights advocates about the vulnerability of poor Christian communities to forced evictions. -

NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row
A Christian nurse who was suspended for 10 months after allegedly misgendering a transgender patient has received a settlement from the NHS. -

Evan Lenow elected president of Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
Trustees of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission have unanimously elected Evan Lenow as the entity’s next president, with Southern Baptist leaders expressing confidence in his theological conviction and leadership as he prepares to guide the denomination’s public policy arm. -

Evangelical alliance calls for unity after Hungary’s political reset
Hungary’s evangelical leaders are urging unity and Christ-centered love in the wake of a decisive national election that has reshaped the country’s political landscape, as incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year hold on power. -

Finnish study adds to growing scrutiny of ‘gender affirming care’ treatments, echoing Cass Review concerns
A major new study from Finland has found that adolescents referred for gender identity treatment continue to experience significantly elevated mental health challenges over time, adding to a growing body of research and clinical concern about current approaches to treating gender dysphoria in minors.
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Pastor in Punjab, India, killed by man he led to Christ
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UN rapporteur links Tehran church seizure to wider pressure on Iran’s Christians
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Ethiopian Orthodox Church calls for stronger protection after more than 60 Christians killed in attacks
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COALA4.0: Global South churches urged to receive and host one another's missionaries
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Kenyan gospel singer faces backlash over ‘Becoming a Wife’ Biblical masterclass