World
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EU Court Says Hungary’s Anti-LGBTQ Law Violates Human Rights
Top EU court finds Hungary’s 2021 law banning LGBTQ content discriminatory and in violation of fundamental rights.
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Gay Couple in France Terrorized by Homophobic Attacks
The couple say they’ve endured threats, break-ins, and anti-gay graffiti over more than a year, with no arrests made.
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Woman in Wheelchair Told to Leave Gay Club Over “Safety Risk”
Maddie Haining says staff ignored the UK’s Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
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Poland Ordered to Recognize Same-Sex EU Marriages
Poland’s top court ruled that same-sex couples married in other EU countries can have their unions registered.
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Nepal Elects First Transgender Woman Lawmaker
LGBTQ rights advocate Bhumika Shrestha wins a historic parliamentary seat as part of a sweeping election victory.
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Trump Reportedly Laughed at Claim Iran’s Leader May Be Gay
U.S. intelligence reportedly told Trump Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, a claim officials say is “credible” that prompted laughter in the room.
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EU Court Says Bulgaria Must Allow Gender Recognition
The landmark ruling says all EU member states must allow transgender people to update legal documents, finding such bans violate EU law.
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Senegal Doubles Prison Terms for Same-Sex Relations
Lawmakers unanimously passed a bill increasing prison terms to 10 years and criminalizing support for LGBTQ people.
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Gay Muslim Influencer Hosts Inclusive Ramadan Iftar
Berlin-based influencer Ali Darwich brought together friends of different faiths to promote tolerance and acceptance.
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Kenyan Men Get 15 Years for Robbing and Assaulting Gay Victims
Two attackers were convicted in a violent robbery targeting gay men in a country where homosexuality remains criminalized.
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Moroccan Activist Jailed for “Allah Is a Lesbian” Shirt May Lose Arm
Family and lawyers say Ibtissame Lachgar's prison injuries went untreated and she may need her arm amputated.
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Uganda Arrests Two Women for Kissing in Public
The women were detained under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, which imposes life sentences and, in some cases, the death penalty.
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Malaysia Blocks Access to LGBTQ Dating Apps Grindr and Blued
Communications officials say the move is part of a broader effort to curb LGBTQ visibility in the Muslim-majority nation.
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Gay Former U.K. Ambassador to U.S. Arrested Over Epstein Ties
Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid scrutiny over his past contact with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Uganda Court Dismisses First “Aggravated Homosexuality” Case
The defendant, jailed since August 2023, suffered a mental breakdown after lengthy detention, prompting a magistrate to dismiss the case.
