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Drag Queens Handed Out French Fries as Holy Communion in LGBT Nightclub Set in Deconsecrated Church

A Sydney LGBT nightclub in a deconsecrated church closed after controversy over its opening night, sparking a legal battle between religious activists and queer supporters over cultural expression.

International Business Times UK

‘Bullied, beaten up, killed’: Armenia's drag queens risk it all for the stage

Armenian attitudes toward the LGBTQ community have transformed in recent years, in part due to the war in Ukraine. While a queer club in Yerevan was firebombed in 2012, the capital is now home to a thriving underground drag scene. But despite these events attracting hundreds, police raids and family…

France 24

GB News breaks its own Ofcom complaints record after Drag Race UK star leads campaign

Right-wing broadcaster faced extensive backlash after a guest was heard linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia

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Russian Broadcaster Censors SpongeBob's Viral Rainbow Scene Over Fears of Breaking Anti-LGBT Laws

A Russian broadcaster has censored SpongeBob SquarePants' iconic rainbow scene amid concerns over the country's anti-LGBT laws.

International Business Times UK

Turkey blocks LGBTQ+ cruise ship from docking at its port

The cruise organiser said the ‘reasoning behind it is that it’s a gay group’

The Independent UK

Why London Pride still matters: 6 LGBTQ+ icons share their stories

LGBTQ+ Londoners share tributes on what Pride means to them — and why it’s just as important now as it was back in 1972

Evening Standard

Russell T Davies says LGBT community faces ‘new threats’ but find ‘new joys’

The Doctor Who showrunner is known for telling stories about the LGBT community including in his hit Channel 4 series It’s A Sin and Tip Toe.

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Poland recognises same-sex marriages, sees rush for weddings organised abroad

Poland is one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriages nor civil partnerships for same-sex couples are legal there. But as of late May, Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries. The change comes after the European Court of Justice…

France 24

Russia jails three bar workers in first conviction under LGBTQ 'extremist' law

A Russian court has sentenced three employees from an Orenburg bar to prison for their involvement with the international LGBT community, thus marking the inaugural criminal conviction under a newly enacted extremism statute. These bar staff were convicted for orchestrating events supporting LGBTQ individuals, with prison terms ranging from two…

The Times of India

Turkey police detain dozens at LGBT+ Pride event in Istanbul

Turkish police on Sunday detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a LGBT+ Pride event in Istanbul that went ahead despite a ban by local authorities. Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but since 2015, the annual Pride march has been almost systematically banned and suppressed.

France 24

London council under fire over decision not to fly Pride flag

Enfield Council has defended the decision not to fly a flag for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month

Evening Standard

Rose Sharp obituary

Other lives: Arts administrator who supported artists and cultural institutions in challenging sexism and promoting LGBT visibility

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Can LGBTQ+ communities rethink pride in a hostile landscape?

In today’s newsletter: Pride organisers across the north‑east are adapting to funding cuts and a shifting political landscape with a renewed need for protest and solidarity

The Guardian - UK

Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ conversion practices could face prison under new bill

Draft bill to ban abusive practices that aim to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity in England and Wales hailed as ‘historic’

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Manchester council leader Bev Craig announced as Labour candidate in mayor race

The city’s first female council leader and first LGBT leader is hoping to succeed former mayor Andy Burnham.

The National (Scotland)

New documentary gives voice to LGBT+ refugees finding safety in Scotland

A POWERFUL new documentary by queer refugee filmmakers that explores what it's like to be forced to flee for your life because of who you love…

The National (Scotland)

Watch new LGBT+ refugee documentary exploring identity, exile and life in Scotland

A NEW documentary spotlighting what it is like for LGBT+ refugees to be forced to flee their homes because of who they love and how they’ve been…

Euronews

Voices of Pride: European celebrities advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights

Pride Month, celebrated every June, shines a spotlight on LGBTQIA+ people, their achievements, and the challenges they continue to face. While support for the community often becomes more visible during this time of year, many public figures advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights year-round.

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‘Straight out of Trumpland’: LGBTQ+ members fight for Pride after Essex library ban

Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcome

The Independent UK

LGBTQ+ charities welcome decision to keep Hampstead Heath ponds trans inclusive

A consultation of 38,000 pond users found 86 per cent were in favour of keeping the ‘trans-inclusive’ arrangements

France 24

Somalia's capital rocked by gunfire

In tonight's edition, opposition figures in Somalia accuse security forces of attacking them during a meeting at the home of the former prime minister. Also, critics of an African family values conference say that, despite its stated aim of helping the continent define its own moral principles and priorities, the…

The Guardian - UK

People ‘panicking’ as Ghana passes sweeping law criminalising LGBTQ+ activity

Community groups say some fear they could lose homes, jobs and access to healthcare if the new law is ratified by President John Dramani Mahama

The Guardian - UK

‘Bigger and better than ever’: how Durham Pride beat Reform’s funding axe with help from the miners

Solidarity between LGBTQ+ people and unions has saved an event denied ‘a single penny’ of council money

AAP

Disinformation pages concoct AFL rainbow rift

A supposed fan page is targeting the Richmond Tigers with a wave of AI-generated disinformation regarding players' stances on LGBTQI issues.

International Business Times UK

Republican Candidate Abraham Enriquez, Who Opposed a Pro-LGBT Group Bill, Is Allegedly Gay, Ex-Lover From Grindr Claims

Republican candidate Abraham Enriquez faces scrutiny after allegations of a past same-sex relationship, challenging his public anti-LGBT stance and sparking widespread online debate.

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