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Russian court labels top LGBTQ+ rights group an ‘extremist organisation’
"Banning it is a major premeditated blow to LGBTI people and their allies,” said Amnesty International director Marie Struthers
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Eurovision faces fresh boycott calls as Paloma Faith and Brian Eno sign open letter over Israel’s participation
The open letter urges the European Broadcasting Union to follow the same exclusion standards for Israel as it did for Russia after the 2022 Ukraine invasion
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Russian news outlet fined over Heated Rivalry review for spreading ‘LGBT propaganda’
In Russia, online content is regulated by the state communications watchdog, which enforces strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws prohibiting queer exposure
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Russia criminalises support for LGBTQ+ human rights group, ILGA World
“Together, we will continue building a more just world for everyone,” says ILGA World executive director Julia Ehrt
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Husbands who own Keighley Cougars rugby club distribute kits to Ukraine national teams (EXCLUSIVE)
"All their fathers are fighting the war"
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Gay clubgoers in Moscow found guilty of ‘hooliganism’ amid armed raids
A video shared online appears to show a group of people in a nightclub sitting with their hands on their heads as an armed officer issues orders
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Moscow gay club raid: 50 detained by police in masks wielding guns
Disturbing video footage shows police forcing 200 club-goers to lie on the floor at gunpoint
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Russia’s parliament backs adoption ban from ‘sick’ countries that allow gender transition
"With this law we are protecting the child," said Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma
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Duolingo under investigation by Russian media watchdog for ‘LGBT propaganda’ in app
"Concerned parents" allege the app may be "damaging the psyche" of children for containing references to same-sex relationships
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First Russians charged over country’s anti-LGBT law for ‘Pride flags’ and ‘rainbow earrings’
Russia introduced a sweeping law in November branding the "LGBT Movement" as "extremist"
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Russian Police raid gay bars after LGBT ‘movement’ branded as ‘extremist’
It's the latest step by the conservative nation to defend what they call "traditional family values"
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Transgender blogger convicted for spreading ‘LGBT propaganda’ in Russia
It's an indication of how harsh the country's anti-LGBTQ laws are.
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Putin signs extreme law banning Russians from changing gender
It’s the latest anti-LGBTQ+ measure put in place by Putin.
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Student arrested in Russia for ‘LGBTQ+ propaganda’ is released
Haoyang Xu has reunited with his partner Gela Gogishvili after being detained.
Culture Film & TV
Russia censored Jennifer Coolidge’s iconic White Lotus line
It's absolutely not the same line.
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Russia extends homophobic ‘gay propaganda’ law to include all adults
The law means any LGBTQ content for adults is now also banned.
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Russia fines TikTok and Twitch for ‘LGBT propaganda’
Russia's anti-LGBTQ ‘gay propaganda’ has been in place since 2013 and could soon be expanded.
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Russia proposes doubling ‘LGBTQ propaganda’ fine in new law
The fine can be up to 5 million roubles if the offence took place online or in the media.
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Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years in Russian prison on drug charges
She's also been ordered to pay a one million rouble fine.
Culture Film & TV
The UK is confirmed to be hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Ukraine was ruled out by organisers in June due to the ongoing invasion by Russia.