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A devout Christian couple who believe being gay is a sin are taking a foster home to court for 'religious discrimination'.  Byron and Keira Hordyk, from Perth, put in an application with Wanslea Family Services to become foster parents in January 2017. A formal assessment begun and the married couple, who have children of their own, were questioned on how they would respond to a foster child who identified as LGBTQI. The Hordyks spoke openly about their devout Christian beliefs and indicated homosexuality is a sin that can be resisted. Byron and Keira Hordyk, from Perth, put in an application with Wanslea Family Services to become foster parents in January 2017 The couple also suggested they would be able to help the child overcome their sexuality, adding that their beliefs would not impede on their ability to care for a foster child.  In September 2017, the Hordyks received a letter from Wanslea which said they were denied their application because they did not meet one of the

Australian soldiers stand accused of murdering 39 people in Afghanistan and treating prisoners with cruelty. The damning findings were outlined in a major report into alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan made public on Thursday. The inquiry uncovered scores of instances of unlawful killings and inhumane treatment of detainees. Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell revealed 'none of the alleged unlawful killings were described as being in the heat of battle'. One of killings was described in the report as 'possibly the most disgraceful sin in Australia's military history' but details were completely redacted. 'I can't speak to the particular circumstances. That is why it is redacted. But Justice Brereton does describe something that is utterly disgraceful. It is right that it needs legally to be redacted. In time, in the time of history to be written, it is shameful,' General Campbell said. He apologised for the unlawful killings of prison

Labour was facing a new civil war last night as Left-wing MPs and the party's biggest union backer attacked Sir Keir Starmer's decision to deny Jeremy Corbyn the whip. Sir Keir said his predecessor had 'undermined' work to restore trust in Labour's ability to tackle anti-Semitism. Mr Corbyn was suspended as a Labour member last month after saying anti-Semitism in the party was overstated, before being reinstated on Tuesday following a disciplinary hearing.   But Sir Keir yesterday announced he would not restore the Labour whip, meaning Mr Corbyn will continue to sit as an independent MP. His decision provoked a furious response from Mr Corbyn's supporters. A total of 32 Labour MPs and peers from the Socialist Campaign Group described the decision as 'wrong and damaging' and called for it to be reversed.  Labour was facing a new civil war last night as Left-wing MPs and the party's biggest union backer attacked Sir Keir Starmer's decision to deny

The White House turkey pardon is still happening, despite President Donald Trump only appearing publicly twice since the presidential election was called for President-elect Joe Biden.  The Hill first reported Wednesday that the Thanksgiving tradition is scheduled to take place next week.  The National Turkey Federation told DailyMail.com that the two turkeys will be coming from Iowa and will reside at Iowa State University after they're pardoned.   President Donald Trump has only appeared publicly twice since the election was called for President-elect Joe Biden. Still, the White House turkey pardoning will go on  2017: At Trump's first turkey pardon, for a turkey named Drumstick (center bottom), he was joined by Barron Trump (center top) and first lady Melania Trump    2018: (From left) Joseph Kushner, Arabella Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Theodore Kushner look at Peas the turkey at the 2018 White House turkey pardoning  2019: Trump is photographed last year with the turkey he

BBC chiefs say a children's show where scandal-hit reporter Martin Bashir teaches children about the fundamentals of journalism will remain on iPlayer. The corporation says it will not remove an episode of Celebrity Supply Teacher featuring the correspondent, who is at the centre of a probe relating to his bombshell 1995 interview with Princess Diana.   Mr Bashir is accused of using falsified bank statements and playing on Princess Diana's paranoia by telling her lies in his attempt to secure the interview. The Celebrity Supply Teacher episode, which features a still image from the famous Panorama interview, centres on the journalist discussing the historical influence of civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King.  He also  also gives advice to young viewers about being a journalist, saying: 'Journalism is about telling stories, real stories so that people can understand the world around them.'   BBC chiefs say a children's show where scandal-hit reporter Martin Ba

Adre Jordan Baroz is wanted in connection with the discovery of human remains belonging to three people near a rural hamlet A convicted felon nicknamed 'Psycho' is being hunted by cops in connection to possible serial killings after the skeletal remains of three people were found in a tiny rural hamlet in Colorado's San Luis Valley.  Authorities in the state said Wednesday they are searching for Adre Jordan Baroz in connection with the grim discoveries earlier this month.  The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and local police agencies said Baroz goes by the nickname 'Pyscho', and that a homicide warrant has been issued for his arrest.   Searches conducted on November 10 and November 13 discovered the skeletal remains of the people on two properties near Las Sauces, a tiny community about 20 miles from the small city of Alamosa, said Conejos County Sheriff Garth Crowther.  None of the remains have been identified; police say do not yet know if they are male or female

Major one-off changes to coronavirus restrictions will affect millions of Sydneysiders on New Year's Eve.  New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Thursday the state would run a short fireworks display lasting only seven minutes in Sydney's CBD.  Up to 3,000 people will also be able to attend outdoor events as long as they adhere to specific coronavirus guidelines.  NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Thursday coronavirus restrictions would be eased for New Year's Eve celebrations (fireworks pictured at Sydney Harbour) The state has gone 12 days since recording any community transmitted coronavirus cases.  Ms Berejiklian said the relaxed rules would allow festive celebrations but urged Sydneysiders to remain vigilant against coronavirus.      'Even though we're easing these restrictions as one-offs, it doesn't reduce how contagious the virus is or how concerned we might be if suddenly an outbreak consumed a large number of people in a par

Five months delayed and comprehensively reformatted by the ongoing pandemic, the NBA's long-awaited 2020 draft is set to begin on Wednesday night with top picks like Georgia's Anthony Edwards and Memphis' James Wiseman vying to be taken first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves.   Like the NFL Draft in April, the NBA is introducing the new class of rookies into the league using a virtual format to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection.  Likewise, the pandemic already wiped out the traditional end of a college career and the usual start of a pro one. So instead of being a month into their rookie seasons, Edwards, Wiseman, LaMelo Ball, and the rest of the class of 2020 are only just embarking on their careers.    Georgia's Anthony Edwards heads to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri in Columbia. Edwards could be picked first Wednesday LaMelo Ball of the Hawks drives against Finn Delany of the Breakers during the round