Activists attempting to hold the 12th Trans Pride March in Istanbul were met with a forceful police response, resulting in at least ten arrests, including two journalists, despite efforts to evade a city-wide prohibition on the event.
Read moreGay-for-pay performer Drake Von, whose legal name is Dawson Bacon, is facing a potential 27-year prison sentence in Nevada after a felony robbery charge was added to his existing domestic violence case.
Read moreNepal's Supreme Court has finalized its directive to the government to legally recognize same-sex marriage, cementing the nation's status as a leader for LGBTQ+ rights in South Asia.
Read moreBrazil's national men's volleyball team has named four openly gay players to its roster for the upcoming Nations League, a significant development for LGBTQ+ representation in elite men's sports.
Read morePop star Ariana Grande has launched The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, a new charity designed to provide funding to small, grassroots organizations working on LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, and reproductive justice.
Read moreFormer National Rugby League player Kane Evans has publicly come out as gay, the first in the sport since 1995, after revealing a long personal battle with his identity, addiction, and mental health.
Read morePresident Joe Biden addressed LGBTQ+ leaders in Philadelphia, offering a message of support to queer youth while directly blaming the Trump administration and Republican party for the current climate of fear and reversal of rights.
Read moreOut track star Trey Cunningham overcame a travel mishap to set a new world-leading time and break a decades-old record in the 110m hurdles at the Golden Gala meet in Rome.
Read moreOutdoor apparel company Patagonia has taken its trademark dispute with drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia to social media, publicly listing its terms for a resolution.
Read moreA city council in Michigan, USA, has voted to remove a planned Drag Queen Story Time from its local Pride festival just days before the event, sparking disappointment among organizers and the performer.
Read moreA new survey in the United States reveals a notable dip in public support for key LGBTQ+ rights, reversing a long-term trend of growing acceptance and pointing to deepening political polarization.
Read moreGhana's parliament has passed a severe new law that could see LGBTQ+ individuals imprisoned for up to three years, with the bill now awaiting the president's signature to become law.
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