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Tom Daley goes from voice of protest to messenger of hope at Commonwealth Games

Seven Commonwealth nations have a maximum penalty of life imprisonment under laws imposed by Britain in the 19th century when it was a colonial power. Daley demanded LGBT+ athletes be safe and feel comfortable being their authentic selves without fear of persecution or death

Daily Mirror

Birmingham Sparkles as Commonwealth Games Open to Strains of Duran Duran

British pop giants Duran Duran headlined a glitzy Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday as more than 5,000 athletes braced for battle. Competitors from 72 nations and territories, many of which are former British colonies, will be vying for medals in 19 sports over a jam-packed 11 days…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Five key moments from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The 2022 Commonwealth Games is underway amidst an otherworldly display of music and dance. Here are five of the key moments.

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Charles poses for selfies with Commonwealth Games athletes ahead of opening

The Prince of Wales was meeting sportsmen and women ahead of the Opening Ceremony.

The Independent UK

Craig Bowler: The athlete using Commonwealth Games stage to urge men to talk

Craig Bowler lost three limbs trying to take his own life in 2007 after bottling up his emotions. Now he is at Birmingham 2022 to win gold and spread an important message

The Independent UK

Officials defend Games' inclusion efforts

Birmingham Commonwealth Games officials say they have worked hard to make the event as inclusive as possible.

AAP

Tom Daley condemns homophobia in countries taking part in Commonwealth Games

The athlete said he ‘couldn’t imagine’ what life is like for LGBTQ+ athletes living in some Commonwealth countries

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What time is the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and how to watch it on TV

The Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony is directed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight

Manchester Evening News

When is the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, how to watch and everything we know about show by Peaky Blinders creator

The creator of Peaky Blinders has promised a ‘mind-blowing’ opening ceremony

Evening Standard

Tom Daley condemns homophobia in Commonwealth on eve of Birmingham 2022

Homosexuality is a criminal offence in 35 of the 56 nations that make up the Commonwealth

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games opener will be on par with London 2012, says director

Opening ceremony to feature Birmingham’s rich musical heritage in ‘generation-defining show’

The Guardian - UK

Nuclear war moving closer as China rapidly boosts arsenal, warns UK security boss

UK's National Security Adviser Sir Stephen Lovegrove has given a speech warning that a nuclear war is now a greater threat as China rapidly builds up its weapons arsenal

Daily Mirror

Truss seeks to unite the Commonwealth to counter China’s influence

But the Foreign Secretary is accused of ignoring the 'damage her Government has done to Britain’s reputation abroad'

Wales Online

In the absence of shooting, India hopes to make 'surprise' gains in CWG 2022

BIRMINGHAM: India's top-five standing in the Commonwealth Games will be threatened in shooting's absence while the Birmingham 2022 organisers would look to deliver a successful sporting spectacle after a challenging build-up.

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The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games can help ‘highlight where inequalities persist’, global LGBTQ+ rights group hopes

Thirty-five Commonwealth countries continue to criminalise same-sex relationships, according to the ILGA

The Independent UK

Pride House to help Birmingham Commonwealth Games put spotlight on LGBTQ+ issues

Pride House ambassador Amazin LeThi has urged Birmingham 2022 to ‘leave a legacy’ by championing equality

The Guardian - UK

Britain should lead international aid effort for Sri Lanka

Letter: Britain must do more to help a fellow Commonwealth country in desperate need, says Peter Heap

ABC News

Canberra men found guilty of conspiring to manipulate recruitment processes for IT staff in the Department of Finance

Two Canberra men are found to have conspired to dishonestly obtain a benefit from the Commonwealth through manipulation of the recruitment process for IT staff in the Department of Finance.

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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus orders Commonwealth to drop charges against lawyer Bernard Collaery

Bernard Collaery was charged with helping his client, an ex-spy known only as Witness K, to reveal details of a classified ASIS mission in East Timor.

Nottingham Post

The Queen's Baton Relay will take a trip down the canal on a kayak during Nottingham visit

It is part of the lead up to Birmingham 2022 Games

Daily Mirror

Royal garden party invitations - how do you get one and will you meet the Queen?

The Queen's garden parties are the stuff of legend with a history in the days of premiering debutants. Now they function as a chance for the Royal Family to thank people going above and beyond across the Commonwealth

Reason

Mass. Governor's Non-Cooperation Order as to Enforcement of Other States' Abortion Laws

Just issued yesterday; not sure how much practical significance this will have, but I thought I'd note it: [1.] No Assistance from Executive Department Agencies. Except as required by the order of a court of competent jurisdiction, no executive department agency and no employee, appointee, officer, or other person acting…

The Hindu

India, U.K. to set joint Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy

NEW DELHI

The Independent UK

UK announces £2.7m funding for LGBT rights campaigners across the Commonwealth

The money will help organisations working to reform laws that fail to protect LGBT people from violence and discrimination.

The Independent UK

Camilla: Everyone should be helping end violence against women

The Duchess told the anti-domestic violence event: ‘The figures are shocking’

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