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In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Texas’ law banning sodomy in 2003. It took almost 20 years for Democrats to get a bill to repeal the defunct ban on the House calendar.

Its existence was revealed when Justice John Paul Stevens' papers were made public earlier this week.

Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives have passed a bill authorizing the state to take custody of children if their parents have agreed to give them gender-affirming health care. The law is obviously terrible policy. And it’s particularly hypocritical given that conservatives claim to support parental rights in making…

After finishing seventh in 2022, Aston Martin has made a major leap forward, holding second in the constructors' standings after three races by virtue of Fernando Alonso's three consecutive podiums.

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

Japanese composer and electronic music pioneer behind the soundtrack for the 1983 film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence

Parents of 22-year-old killed in Plymouth say police did not pursue case thoroughly because of his race

The Jaguars took a risk trading for the suspended Ridley. That risk is about to pay off.

Other lives: Trade union official who spent 37 years as a negotiator and recruiter for Unison

A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks

Wesley G. Phelps’ new history book reveals how gay persecution in the Lone Star State spurred the struggle for LGBTQ+ civil rights nationwide.