Religion
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English cardinal John Newman to be declared a saintNewman is regarded as one of the most influential figures from 19th-century Britain
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Archbishop of Canterbury warns against ‘alternative facts’ onlineChurch of England publishes its first social media guidelines to create kinder atmosphere
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Just 22 mosques given funding for hate crime security last yearDistrust of Prevent scheme among reasons cited for lack of uptake of government scheme -
Manchester Jewish Museum closes for £5m redevelopmentEx-synagogue, once at heart of thriving Jewish quarter, aims to become community hub
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Sanam Maher: on the trail of murdered Pakistani social media star Qandeel BalochThe extraordinary life, death and afterlife of Pakistan’s first social media celebrity -
Gay marriage vote could hit Methodist links with Church of EnglandSupport for same-sex marriage could hurt the Anglican church’s hopes of forging closer ties
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Jewish novelist blames ‘climate of fear’ in UK for cancelled talksBestselling author Richard Zimler says Britain has ‘taken a big step backwards’
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Church of England appoints its first black female bishopRose Hudson-Wilkin, born in Jamaica, will be consecrated in November as bishop of Dover -
The female game designers fighting back on abortion rightsThrough video games, live-action role-playing games and interactive documentaries, developers are challenging the conversation around reproductive rights -
Nigeria's cattle-raising Fulani people – in picturesPastoralists from the ethnic Fulani group follow time-honoured techniques of raising cattle, driving them south to pastures and taking them to marketGallery -
Israel Folau and Rugby Australia headed for court after failing to resolve disputeRugby player said he was ‘disappointed’ a settlement could not be reached at Fair Work Commission
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French city shuts down public pools after two women wear burkinisGrenoble authorities said shutdown was requested by lifeguards at the pool -
Israel Folau says he will seek apology from Rugby Australia over sackingPlayer claims in interview with Alan Jones and Peta Credlin that sporting body offered him money to take down Instagram post


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