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nypost.comworld11 days ago
Turkey Bars Docking of Cruise Chartered for 2,000 LGBTQ+ Passengers
The Guardian reported that authorities in Aydin province blocked Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady from docking in Kuşadası on 7 July. The 10-day Atlantis cruise had departed Athens on 5 July with 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers. Broadway performer Patti LuPone and Atlantis Events said the ba…
onemileatatime.compolitics12 days ago
Turkey bars Atlantis cruise ship from docking over moral standards
Turkish authorities prevented an LGBTQ+ themed cruise ship carrying hundreds of American passengers from docking at Turkish ports on July 5, 2026. Officials cited moral standards as the reason for the decision. A passenger described the experience to CNN.
news.sky.comworld12 days ago
Thousands March in London LGBTQ+ Pride Parade on Sunny Day
Activists marched through central London on July 4 as part of the annual Pride event. Floats with dancers and music moved through the city while participants carried rainbow flags. Campaigners voiced concerns about actions by Reform UK councils.
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espn.co.ukworld18 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.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics18 days ago
Pride parades draw crowds in multiple cities on Stonewall anniversary
Parades took place Sunday in New York City, San Francisco and other cities marking the 1969 Stonewall uprising. Events followed a month of observances that included both celebrations and political statements on LGBTQ+ rights.
PBSworld19 days ago
Budapest Pride March Proceeds Under New Government Without Legal Changes
Tens of thousands marched through central Budapest on Saturday for the 31st annual Pride event, the first since Viktor Orbán lost power in April. Police authorized the march and provided security despite a heat wave and unchanged laws restricting LGBTQ+ events.
The Guardianpolitics20 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 Newspolitics20 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.
finance.yahoo.comworld26 days ago
One Out LGBTQ+ CEO Will Remain in Fortune 500 After September
Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford will be the sole out LGBTQ+ chief executive among Fortune 500 companies after September. The reduction follows an earlier departure from the group.
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The Independentworld33 days ago
Tens of Thousands March in Bucharest and Sofia Pride Parades
LGBTQ+ supporters held annual Pride events in Romania and Bulgaria on June 13, 2026, while conservative groups staged counter-rallies in both capitals.
nbcnews.compolitics42 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.compolitics42 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.'
DW.compolitics47 days ago
Ghana Parliament Passes Bill to Codify Ban on Homosexual Acts
Ghana's Parliament approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill on Friday, imposing prison terms for promoting or engaging in LGBTQ+ acts. The measure now awaits President John Dramani Mahama's signature.
Forbesfinance68 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…
thehindu.comworld68 days ago
Ian McKellen Reveals Alec Guinness Urged Him to Avoid Gay Rights Campaigning in 1988
The 86-year-old actor revealed the 1989 lunch conversation while watching a new solo show that alludes to Guinness’s latent bisexuality. McKellen co-founded the LGBTQ+ lobby group Stonewall a year after coming out publicly in 1988. Guinness, who was married from 1938 until his de…
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Fox Newspolitics68 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 Guardianpolitics71 days ago
Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party Secures Supermajority in Hungarian Parliamentary Election
Péter Magyar’s opposition Tisza party secured a supermajority in the April 2026 parliamentary election, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power. A post-election poll published on Thursday shows strong support among Tisza voters for ambitious climate policy and LGBTQ+…
macworld.comfinance73 days ago
Apple Releases 2026 Pride Collection With New Watch Band and Wallpapers
Apple announced its annual Pride collection on May 4, 2026, featuring a new nylon Apple Watch band, dynamic watch face, and digital wallpapers. The items support LGBTQ+ communities through design and financial contributions. Other news includes quantum stock declines and film box…
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Meryl Streep Reprises Miranda Priestly Role in Devil Wears Prada Sequel Set for May 1 Release
Meryl Streep returns as fashion editor Miranda Priestly in the sequel to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, due in cinemas on May 1. Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci also reprise their roles. Streep discussed the film's appeal to the LGBTQ+ community and its global…
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Deadlineworld91 days ago
Television Academy Honors Six Programs for Addressing Social Issues in 2026
The Television Academy announced six recipients of the 19th Television Academy Honors, recognizing programs that address social issues through television. The honorees include four scripted and two non-scripted series covering topics such as social media, disability rights, cance…
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BBC Undercover Probe Finds Advisers Coaching Migrants on Fabricated LGBTQ+ Asylum Claims in UK
A BBC undercover investigation found migrants fabricating gay identities to secure asylum in the United Kingdom as visas expire. Immigration advisers provided fake stories and evidence, including letters and medical reports. The probe attended an Eid event where attendees stated…
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Boise Officials Install Rainbow Wraps on Flagpoles to Comply with Idaho Pride Flag Ban
Officials in Boise, Idaho, have placed rainbow-colored wraps on flagpoles at City Hall as a means to display LGBTQ+ colors without violating a state law banning such flags on public property. The installation, unveiled by Mayor Lauren McLean and the City Council, follows Idaho's…