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BooksLGBTQ+ Rights

California prohibits bans on anti-LGBTQ+ books in public libraries

NewsdeskBooksLGBTQ+ RightsOctober 3, 2024

The law safeguards librarians and readers from viewpoint discrimination, balancing community needs with free speech rights.

Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand has made history – by legalise same-sex marriage

NewsdeskSame-Sex MarriageJune 20, 2024

Thailand has created history as the first Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage, with the Senate, a traditionally conservative Upper House selected by the 2014 Thai coup-instigator, endorsing the marriage equality law.

CelebritiesTheatre

Sir Ian McKellen tumbles off stage in the middle of performance

NewsdeskCelebritiesTheatreJune 17, 2024June 18, 2024

Sir Ian McKellen was hospitalised after he fell off the stage during a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward theatre in London.

CrimeScene

Man sent to psychiatric hospital for attempting to establish gay club in Pakistan

NewsdeskCrimeSceneJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

Pakistan’s penal code prohibits engaging in «unnatural sexual acts».

Hate Crime

Manhunt launched after homophobic assault at Doncaster pub

NewsdeskHate CrimeJune 10, 2024June 11, 2024

A 26-year-old was injured after suffering abuse and assault.

CrimeLGBTQ+ Rights

Man apprehended in Qatar Grindr «sting» receives sentence

NewsdeskCrimeLGBTQ+ RightsJune 7, 2024June 8, 2024

A British-Mexican man, arrested in Qatar in what his family described as a «honeytrap operation» on the gay dating app Grindr, has received a six-month suspended sentence and will be deported.