Pride Month 2026 has begun. Here's what to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrations Pride month has begun in the U.S. and around the world The Independent UK · Jun 1
Elon Musk Reacts to Claim His Trans Daughter is the Reason He Bought X, Blocked a Kamala Harris Presidency Elon Musk responded to claims involving his transgender daughter and X, while Vivian Wilson appeared as the face of a new Savage x Fenty Pride campaign. International Business Times UK · Jun 1
Lion-themed public art trail brings World Cup fever to England fans Football legend Harry Redknapp says the pride of 17 statues is a ‘great way to get fans behind the team’ as England depart for the 2026 tournament. Evening Standard · Jun 1
‘I was outed when I became mayor three decades ago — now I’m bringing Pride to my town’ PRIDE 2026: News that Phil Webb was gay made the national news in 1994 when he signed up to be mayor of his small town. Now, he tells Bryony Gooch about organising the first ever Pride event in Wimborne Minster The Independent UK · May 31
The struggle for equal rights: always striving, never quite arriving THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: The Independent 2026 Pride List celebrates some of the LGBTQ+ people making Britain and the world fairer, better and more tolerant The Independent UK · May 30
‘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 The Guardian - UK · May 30
Rainbow over Bangkok Pride parades are expected to sweep the capital from tomorrow as part of a nationwide campaign to host WorldPride 2030. Bangkok Post · May 29
Rome Pride Bans Italy's Only Jewish LGBTQ Group From Its Float Over Refusal to Label Gaza War a Genocide Rome Pride has barred a Jewish LGBTQ group from participating with a float due to differing views on Israel's actions in Gaza, sparking criticism from Jewish organisations across Europe. International Business Times UK · May 29
Hungary police say 'no grounds' to ban Budapest Pride parade Hungarian police said Friday that they would not ban next month's Pride parade in Budapest, a reversal from last year when the event was barred under the former nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban. Radio France Internationale · May 29
EU to release €16bn to Hungary previously frozen under Orbán Decision comes as police announce policy U-turn to allow Pride parade to take place in Budapest The Guardian - UK · May 29
Decriminalising same-sex relations? Thailand provides the warmth of a home to a range of Pride activities to raise the profile of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) persons, in addition to other aspects of gender diversity. Bangkok Post · May 28
Fake Pride, masked men and a surge in misinformation ahead of Armenia’s election There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign interests – have… France 24 · May 28
The best LGBTQ+ friendly hotels in Liverpool to book for 2026 Our expert rounds up the best inclusive hotels with serene spas, buzzy bars and great proximity to the nightlife of Stanley Street The Independent UK · May 25
Texas banned rainbow-painted crosswalks – but locals found a workaround to restore the LGBTQ Pride symbol While the symbol had to be removed from a crosswalks, local LGBTQ+ organizations found a way to return of the Pride flag to the streets of San Antonio The Independent UK · May 12
Tom’s Guide · May 6 The new Apple Watch Pride Luminance watch face is stunning — here’s why it’s my new go-to Apple is celebrating Pride Month with a new Apple Watch face and accessories, and the Pride Luminance face is a colorful and highly customizable new option for the watch.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 LGBTQ+ inclusive hockey leagues play on amid challenges and fresh interest due to 'Heated Rivalry' In the United States, there are a handful of LGBTQ+ inclusive hockey leagues that provide welcoming havens for members of these more marginalized communities to play the sport they love
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Ex-London Pride CEO admits contempt of court after stoush over event’s social media and bank accounts Christopher Joell-Deshields ‘failed to deliver up’ documents, a WeWork pass and a SIM card
Reason · Apr 20 "Once the [Rainbow Flag] Cat Is out of the Bag, the Ball Game Is Over" No pseudonymity for teacher challenging removal of pride flags from classroom, because his identity had already been disclosed through public records requests.
The Independent UK · Apr 19 US coffee chain reinstates Pride flags after baristas complain Philz Coffee, a California-based chain, has reversed its decision to remove Pride flags from its cafes following public backlash. The company's CEO, Mahesh Sadarangani, issued a public apology, saying he "made a mistake" and acknowledging the hurt caused to the LGBTQIA+ community. Baristas initiated a petition against the policy, gathering…
The Independent UK · Apr 18 Popular California coffee chain reverses controversial plan to remove Pride flags “I made a mistake, and I am sincerely sorry,” the company’s CEO said
The Guardian - US · Apr 17 California coffee chain reinstates policy on Pride flags after swift backlash Petition started by workers gained more than 7,300 signatures after CEO said flags would be removed
The Independent UK · Apr 15 US state declares June ‘Nuclear Family Month’ dropping Pride recognition IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Tennessee drops ‘pride’ from June and renames its ‘Nuclear Family Month’ sparking outrage from LGBT community Tennessee Republicans tried — and failed — to pass a measure that would ban the use of Pride flags inside government buildings
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Sadiq Khan spent £200k of taxpayer money on London Pride events in 2025, figures show London Pride, the annual LGBTQ+ festival, received a £125,000 grant, while a number of other events received substantial totals
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Trump admin agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at Stonewall monument Under the agreement, within a week, the park service will hang three flags on its flagpole at the monument