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espn.co.ukworld19 days ago
Cape Verde Tops Equaldex Ranking for LGBTQ+ Acceptance in Africa
Equaldex places the West African archipelago ahead of South Africa in its assessment of LGBTQ+ tolerance. Scenes from Mindelo show residents working openly without reported fear of reprisal.
The Guardianpolitics21 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Plans to Restart LGBTQ+ Youth Option on 988 Hotline by End of 2026
The administration ended the specialized option in July but now plans to relaunch it using $33 million allocated by Congress. Applications are limited to active 988 network centers, excluding the Trevor Project.
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ABC Newspolitics22 days ago
Administration Plans Restart of 988 LGBTQ Youth Hotline Option by End of 2026, Limited to Active Network Members
The Trump administration ended the specialized 988 option for LGBTQ+ youth in July 2026 but is now seeking to relaunch it with $33 million in directed funding. Applications are limited to active network members, potentially excluding The Trevor Project.
video.foxbusiness.compolitics23 days ago
FIFA Allows Rainbow Flags at Iran-Egypt Match Despite Objections from Both Federations
FIFA confirmed rainbow flags are allowed at Lumen Field for the June 26 match after objections from Iran and Egypt. Seattle authorities prepared protest zones ahead of the host-city initiative.
nypost.comsports25 days ago
Jason Collins to Receive Posthumous Arthur Ashe Award at ESPYS
The NBA's first openly gay player will be honored for his advocacy at the July ceremony. His twin brother will accept the award after Collins died in May from a brain tumor.
thesouthafrican.comworld27 days ago
Trump Order Halts Refugee Pathway, Cutting Total Admissions and Canceling Over 10,000 Flights
President Donald Trump signed an order on the first day of his second term that ended a primary U.S. refugee resettlement route, stranding more than 22,000 people and shifting demand for relocation aid.
nypost.comsports30 days ago
San Francisco Giants Pitchers Inscribe Bible Verses on Pride Caps
Four San Francisco Giants pitchers altered or declined team Pride caps during a game last week. The league issued a warning for uniform violations while some fans responded with criticism and support.
Abc Newsworld35 days ago
Hundreds March in Kathmandu Pride Event on June 13
Participants marked Pride Month with a street rally in the capital on June 13. The event follows recent government steps to address issues facing women and sexual minorities.
France 24politics35 days ago
New Hungarian Government Must Revise LGBTQ Laws After EU Court Ruling but Has Not Set Timetable
Peter Magyar's Tisza Party won a supermajority in April. The European Court of Justice has ruled the 2021 propaganda law violates EU treaties.
pinknews.co.ukworld40 days ago
Former NRL Player Kane Evans Announces He Is Gay in Channel Nine Interview
Kane Evans, a former NRL enforcer and Fijian international, publicly stated he is gay during an interview on Channel Nine’s 100% Footy program.
nbcnews.compolitics43 days ago
Jerusalem Pride Parade Draws Thousands Under Heavy Security Amid Religious Tensions
Participants carried rainbow flags through Jerusalem on 4 June 2026 under the slogan "Demanding Change: Equality, Justice, Hope." Opposition leader Yair Lapid attended and voiced support for LGBTQ+ rights.
thehindu.compolitics43 days ago
10,000 Attend Jerusalem Pride Parade as Organizers Turn Focus to Knesset Elections
The 24th annual Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance drew an estimated 10,000 participants on June 4, 2026, under the slogan 'Demanding Change – The LGBTQ+ Community Marches to the Knesset.'
Forbesfinance44 days ago
Tubi Adds SiriusXM Video Podcasts; iHeart and Spotify Launch Pride Month Programming
Tubi will stream five SiriusXM video podcasts to its more than 100 million monthly users. iHeartMedia and Spotify are running separate Pride Month campaigns with awards, playlists and year-round programming.
The Independentworld48 days ago
Grace Richardson Becomes First Openly Gay Winner of Miss England
The 20-year-old titleholder, the first openly gay woman to win Miss England, addressed her choice to disclose her sexuality to judges and concerns about Miss World.
yahoo.compolitics49 days ago
Ghana Parliament Passes Bill Restricting LGBTQ Promotion
Ghana's Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 on 29 May 2026 after its third reading. The legislation seeks to criminalise activities related to LGBTQ practices and requires the President's assent to take effect.
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France 24politics49 days ago
Ghana Parliament Approves Bill Criminalizing LGBTQ Promotion
Ghana's parliament passed legislation on Friday that would impose prison terms of three to five years for promoting, sponsoring or intentionally supporting LGBTQ activities. The measure now awaits ratification by President John Mahama.
thehindu.compolitics64 days ago
Trump Administration Issues First Criminal Grand Jury Subpoenas to Hospitals for Records on Transgender Procedures for Minors
New York University Langone received a criminal grand jury subpoena last week from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Texas seeking records on patients and staff from its shuttered transgender youth program. The demands cover care provided between 2020 and 202…
Forbesfinance69 days ago
JUSTB Returns to Los Angeles for Snow Angel Tour
The K-pop group performed at Catch One on April 24, 2026, showcasing its hyper-pop EP Snow Angel with laser lights and EDM beats. Members reflected on gains in international fans and challenges from hate comments after Bain came out as LGBTQ+ in April 2025. The group is now on va…
Fox Newspolitics70 days ago
20 Catholic-Affiliated Colleges to Hold Optional Lavender Graduation Ceremonies for LGBTQ+ Students
Georgetown, Boston College, Fordham and 17 other Catholic institutions are staging dedicated events apart from main commencements. Seattle University features a performance by Sativa the Drag Queen while the University of San Francisco schedules a Queer Prom immediately afterward…
The Independentworld72 days ago
Hayden Panettiere States She Is Bisexual in Memoir
The actress revealed her bisexuality in an interview with Us Weekly ahead of her memoir "This Is Me: A Reckoning," scheduled for release on May 12. Panettiere said she delayed sharing her attraction to women because she felt pressure to appear perfect as a young star and later fe…
thecut.comworld73 days ago
Sam Smith and Christian Cowan Announce Engagement
Singer Sam Smith and fashion designer Christian Cowan are engaged, sources confirmed. The couple attended the 2026 Met Gala together on Monday, where Cowan wore a prominent yellow diamond ring. They were first linked in December 2022 at a White House event.
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whatever.scalzi.comworld83 days ago
Hungary Launches 24-Hour LGBTQ Television Channel
A new online television channel focused on LGBTQ content is set to launch in Hungary, with documents submitted to the national media authority. The channel plans to offer cultural, gastronomic, and historical programs, along with encrypted adult content. This development follows…
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Deadlineworld91 days ago
Tan France Launches Honorable Gays Digital Series on Reddit Threads
Tan France, known from Queer Eye, is starting an eight-episode digital series titled Honorable Gays. He will co-host with comedians Rob Anderson and Eric Sedeño to discuss Reddit threads, including Am I The A-hole scenarios. The series premieres on April 20, 2026, and will featur…