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Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois says homophobia is ‘equally serious’ as racism after Gianluca Prestianni suspension
"We simply cannot accept them and the insult is equally serious," says Courtois
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Gay and bisexual teens attacked in Sydney as inquiry hears links to Bondi Beach network
ABC figures show that at least 64 people have been charged in New South Wales and Victoria for attacks on LGBTQ+ people since 2023
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Donald Trump fails to congratulate Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten as world leaders show support
India, France, Australia and Ukraine are among the countries that have sent their congratulations to Jetten upon his appointment
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US think tank Heritage Foundation hires former gay porn star turned anti-LGBTQ+ education activist
The Washington, D.C.-based think tank confirmed the appointment this week, marking his return to a prominent policy role
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Gay man shot dead outside LGBTQ+ nightclub in Orlando as suspect charged with murder
Police arrested Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr, 37, who was later charged with second-degree murder
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Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands’ youngest openly gay prime minister forming coalition government
"In a new phase, with great responsibility and, above all, a shared promise to work for everyone in the Netherlands," said Jetten
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Canada takes gold as Team GB’s Bruce Mouat and co wins silver in Winter Olympic men’s curling final
"I'm not done yet," said Mouat
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‘I really want to stop the boats’: Zack Polanski on asylum after visiting camps in Calais (EXCLUSIVE)
Polanski wants to revisit the idea of a processing centre in Calais to prevent the "unimaginable" conditions he witnessed last year
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Cardiff City charged by FA over alleged homophobic chanting during Chelsea Carabao Cup match
The FA confirmed the Sky Bet League One side faces disciplinary action linked to crowd behaviour during the 3-1 defeat on 16 December
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New York hospital closes trans youth programme, prompting backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates
"This is yet another example of a private institution capitulating to the federal government’s assault on transgender rights," says New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani
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LGBTQ+ veterans threaten legal action against MOD over ‘gay ban’ reparations refusals
A group of ex-Army, Royal Navy and RAF personnel could take the government to the High Court following rejections from a Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS)
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Former Gaelic footballer PD Savage reflects on internalised homophobia a year after coming out
"It’s the words that actually just seem difficult to say at times," says Savage
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock’s workout video is widely mocked by liberals: ‘A twink and his daddy’
Responses included AI-generated images of the shirtless pair kissing and in various precarious situations, in light of Kennedy Jr’s recent cocaine confession
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski says ‘absurd’ The Sun story undermined his professionalism as a therapist (EXCLUSIVE)
Polanski claims The Sun sensationalised his hypnotherapy comments to suggest it could increase breast size
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European Parliament passes vote calling for recognition of trans women
The resolution will now inform discussions between EU institutions ahead of negotiations in New York
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Stonewall Pride flag row escalates as activists sue Trump administration over removal
The lawsuit argues that removing the flag without public notice or review violated federal law and the Administrative Procedure Act
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Uganda election sees prominent Anti-Homosexuality Act supporters lose seats
In 2023, one called for the "castration" of LGBTQ+ people, arguing that prison sentences would not stop homosexuality
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UK Government moves to make LGBTQ+ hate crime an aggravated offence under new law
If approved, it would change how certain hate crimes are charged and sentenced in England and Wales
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Scottish theatre invites LGBTQ+ community to write ‘Letters to My Younger Self’ in new exhibition
Contributors are encouraged to explore themes including belonging, Pride and growth, with materials provided on site and no booking required
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Anderson Cooper steps down from CBS News’s 60 Minutes to focus on family
"I have little kids now and I want to spend as much time with them as possible," said Cooper