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Kristin Chenoweth addresses criticism over Charlie Kirk tribute: ‘I’m a person of faith’
"What a heartbreak. His young family. I know where he is now. Heaven," wrote the Wicked star in light of Kirk's death
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Pope Leo XIV criticises same-sex blessings and calls queer relationships a ‘choice’ – but insists LGBTQ+ people aren’t ‘bad’
Pope Leo reaffirmed his support for the "traditional family" model, telling Crux, "The family is father, mother, and children"
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns after 47 years, claiming queer-supporting brand has been ‘silenced’
"This is one of the hardest and most painful decisions I've ever made," says Jerry Greenfield after being silenced by parent company Unilever on civil rights
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US government is revoking visas for foreigners ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s assassination
“If you are here on a visa and cheering on the public assassination of a political figure, prepare to be deported,” US secretary of state Marco Rubio said on X
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Fox News host sparks fury after claiming trans-related medication drove Charlie Kirk shooter
Fox & Friends hosts Rachel Campos-Duffy, Lawrence B Jones and Kevin Corke devoted a segment to Kirk’s death on Sunday
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New York judge dismisses Luigi Mangione terrorism charges in huge legal win for alleged CEO shooter
Gregory Carro ruled that murder in furtherance of an act of terrorism, and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism, could not stand
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Eurovision organisers respond to withdrawal threats over Israel’s participation – as Spain votes to boycott
"From a BBC point of view, we’re very aware of the concerns," says BBC director Tim Davie, confirming his support for the European Broadcasting Union as the future of Eurovision faces uncertainty
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BBC’s Luigi Mangione podcast returning with key courtroom updates
Set for release after the September 16 New York hearing, the installment covers proceedings in the state court where Mangione appears
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Celebrities who paid tribute to Charlie Kirk after his assassination – from Chris Pratt to Nicola Peltz Beckham and Andy Cohen
Since news of his assassination broke, commentators, politicians and activists have shared messages honouring the right wing political activist's life
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CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione ordered to appear in Pennsylvania court on state charges
Mangione was extradited from Pennsylvania and arrived at New York City’s South Street Helipad on December 19, 2024, amid intense media attention
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Hong Kong lawmakers reject bill granting more rights to same-sex couples
The proposed law, which aimed to recognise some rights for couples married overseas, was opposed by 71 of the city’s 89-member LegCo
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Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s final words about transgender mass shooters before assassination revealed
Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 at the age of 18, often expressed conservative and anti-LGBTQ+ views
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Why September is a crucial month in the Luigi Mangione case
Mangione, 27, faces charges in both New York state and federal courts. In state court, he is charged with murder as an act of terrorism
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CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is working as jail orderly as he awaits trial for alleged shooting
"He seemed to be perfectly well adjusted," says prison consultant Sam Mangel as Mangione keeps busy at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center
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Crumbl Cookie founder Sawyer Hemsley returns to social media with sunbathing snaps after coming out as gay
Crumbl Cookie co-founder Hemsley came out last week, calling it "one of the most vulnerable things I’ve ever done"
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SHEIN launches investigation as CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione appears in site listing
Mangione, who has been in prison since December of last year, appeared to model a summer shirt on the SHEIN website
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Burkina Faso becomes 32nd African country to outlaw homosexuality
Burkina Faso is 32nd of Africa's 54 countries banning homosexuality
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CVS Health criticised for refusing coverage of one-of-a-kind HIV prevention drug Yeztugo
"The largest pharmacy benefit manager in the country, is shamefully blocking people from taking it," says Carl Schmid, HIV specialist on CVS unwilling to retail Yeztugo
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‘I Will Survive’ singer Gloria Gaynor revealed as MAGA donor after Trump honour announcement
She has donated nearly $22,000 to MAGA politician since August 2023 and has continued periodically into 2025
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Florida rainbow crosswalk dispute intensifies as police deployed ahead of deadline
"We will not be erased and our community is fighting back," says Orlando State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith as protestors repaint the Pulse Nightclub memorial crosswalk