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Argentina's President Sparks Outrage: Calls Gay People 'Paedophiles' in Shocking Tirade
President Javier Milei's speech as an economics forum targeted the LGBT+ community and undermined the feminist movement, citing Elon Musk, Trump and Netanyahu as allies.
Greece Becomes World's First Orthodox Nation To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
The vote took place over two days of heated debates, with supporters of the legalisation describing the legislation as "long overdue" and "bold".
Nigeria To End 'Gay Wedding' Witch Hunt Says Amnesty International
Police continue to search for the missing man after more than 70 people were arrested and accused of attending a "gay party" and planning a "gay wedding" in Nigeria.
Record High Of Transgender Hate Crimes In The UK
Home Office statistics show that the number of known hate crimes against transgender people in England and Wales has risen by 186 per cent in just five years.
British Embassy joins 2023 Pride Parade in Guatemala
Last year three members of the LGBTQIA+ community were killed in Guatemala, during the run-up to Pride 2022. This year the British Embassy paid tribute to the hard work of the LGBTQIA+ community in Guatemala.
Putin signs law banning sex change surgeries in Russia
It's no secret that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not a supporter of the LGBTQ community.
Go woke, go broke: Is Disney facing losses due to its woke culture?
Disney was still reeling under the aftereffects of COVID-19 when it got involved in a controversy over the passage of the "Parental Rights in Education Bill"
Boxing to introduce new transgender category
There has long been a debate whether to allow transgenders to compete against biological men or women.
World Cup fan gets dragged out of stadium for wearing rainbow armband
Spectators have previously been warned against wearing LGBTQIA+ symbols during the event.
World Cup: FIFA threatens team captains over 'One Love' armband supporting LGBT community
Several national team captains had to abandon their plans to wear the armband to avoid disciplinary sanctions.
FIFA communications director comes out as gay amid Qatar controversy
The announcement came during FIFA President Gianni Infantino's press conference.
Protests spike after World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
Former Qatar international Khalid Salman is under fire for his controversial comments against the LGBTQ+ community.
Qatar's first openly gay man speaks up about World Cup controversy
Nas Mohamed left Qatar to escape persecution for his sexuality.
FIFA World Cup: Gay former England star to 'come out' as protest against Qatar
The host country is being criticised over human rights concerns including strict laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
4 facts to understand Asexuality better on Asexual Awareness Week
This annual event pushes for the inclusion and understanding of asexual-spectrum identities by educating the public on what being ace means.
UK Conservative Party members suspected of homophobic abuse at party
Conservative party members have been accused of using homophobic slurs at an event organised to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Court in Japan rules ban on same-sex marriage is 'not unconstitutional'
A court in Japan in its latest order has upheld the ban imposed on same-sex marriage in the country stating that the ban does not violate the constitution.
US-based doctor becomes 'first' Qatari to publicly come out as gay
Life in Qatar was not easy for 35-year-old Nas Mohamed who had to constantly hide who he really was. He did not have the luxury to openly declare if he loved someone.
Japan Airlines to use gender-neutral greetings by October 1
The airline drops "ladies and gentlemen" in addressing its passengers in-flight as well as in airports across the world.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pardons US Marine for murder of transgender woman
The former marine who has served more than half of his sentence will be free to return to the United States following the pardon.
Gender reassignment surgery or death: 'cleansing' of homosexuals in Iran
Iranian government forces homosexual people to choose between unwanted gender reassignment surgeries or public execution
Methodist school chaplain forced to quit over homophobic comments
The Kingswood School chaplain resigned after outcry over his belief that LGBT people should remain single and celibate.
Washington bans gay conversion therapy for minors
The controversial therapy will be banned in the western US state, the tenth to do so in America.
'Lesbians like belittling men': Malaysian newspaper prints 'how to spot a gay person' checklist
Malaysian newspaper Sinar Harian sparks outrage after publishing checklist how to recognise LGBT people. Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia and carries a 20-year prison sentence.
'Truly evil': Calls to boycott Bermuda follow unprecedented repeal of same-sex marriage
Bermuda becomes first country to introduce and repeal a gay marriage law as it struggles to balance public attitudes with civil rights.
Boris Johnson allows ban on same-sex marriage
Pressure groups call for foreign secretary to intervene and prevent Caribbean island reversing gay marriage ruling.
South African police humiliate gay lovers in viral video
Two policemen in South Africa are accused of homophobic attack on a gay couple found having sex in a car.
No more 'gay tests' for asylum seekers, top EU court rules
European Court of Justice rules psychological sexuality tests illegal after Nigerian asylum seeker appeals against Hungarian legal decision.
Indian newspaper told LGBT photoshoot interviewees that they didn't 'look gay enough'
Mumbai newspaper accused of trying to exploit gay men and women for article on LGBT rights in India.
Gay couple sue US after son born via surrogate denied citizenship over Israeli DNA
Gay couple Ethan and Elad Dvash-Banks sue US after one twin son born via surrogate denied citizenship as he has Israeli DNA.