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Gay drama series Heated Rivalry becomes surprise hit in Russia despite homosexuality being illegal

As the series launches across Europe, it has become an unexpected hit in Russia, despite the show having no official release

The Independent UK

Religious Employment and Title VII: Part 5—Common Objections to a Textualist Reading of Title VII's Religious Employer Exemption

Common objections to a textualist reading of Section 702 are unpersuasive.

Reason

Kazakhstan bans LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' amid local support and activist concerns

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev signed a law banning LGBTQ+ propaganda, amid local support, but also sparking activists' criticism for its vague language and potential consequences.

Euronews

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8 best LGBT+ hotels in Amsterdam for luxury, budget and boutique stays

Whether it's a romantic weekend away or a trip that actually made it out of the group chat, Amsterdam has ideal hotels for all LGBT+ travellers

The Independent UK

Conversion Therapy Still Legal in the UK — Seven Years After Promises to Ban It, Why Has Nothing Changed?

Despite pledges since 2018, conversion therapy remains legal in the UK as of December 2025, exposing LGBTQ+ people to harm

International Business Times UK

What Labour’s migration reforms mean for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers

The UK government’s recently-announced plan to overhaul the asylum system rests on the idea that protection for refugees should be temporary and subject to regular review.

The Conversation

Russia’s media regulator blocks Roblox for ‘justifying terrorism’ and spreading LGBT content

Roblox allows users to play games, chat, and interact with millions of other people online as they roam a virtual world.

Euronews

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Russia bans Roblox over extremist content and 'LGBT propaganda'

Roblox is the latest videogame to fall afoul of Russian anti-LGBT laws.

PC Gamer

Kazakhstan parliament passes law banning LGBT+ ‘propaganda’

Rights groups press Kazakh lawmakers to reject the legislation, arguing that it would violate fundamental human rights

The Independent UK

China removes two popular gay dating apps from Apple and Android stores

Withdrawal of Blued and Finka raises fears of further crackdowns on LGBT rights amid growing restrictions

The Guardian - UK

Voices: To end Aids, we must fight harder for LGBT rights

COMMENT: From the early days of stigma and silence to today’s funding cuts, the story of HIV and Aids reminds us that abandoning vulnerable groups always costs lives, says Elton John and David Furnish

The Independent UK

Christian who had job offer withdrawn over views on homosexuality begins appeal

A 2024 tribunal heard that a charity withdrew the offer of a social worker job for Felix Ngole when it discovered online reports about his beliefs.

The Independent UK

King Charles lays flowers at national memorial to LGBT armed forces veterans

Monument honours those whose careers were cut short by the ‘gay ban’ in place from 1967 to 2000

The Guardian - UK

Emotional veterans say LGBT memorial ‘means everything to us’

Soldiers, sailors and airmen and women thrown out of the military because of their sexuality welcomed the King’s endorsement of the new sculpture.

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The Independent UK

King Charles unveils first LGBT armed forces memorial

The monarch joined dozens of serving and former military personnel at the dedication of ‘An Opened Letter’

Evening Standard

Charles lays flowers at first national LGBT armed forces memorial

The King talked to a number of those who had their military careers cut short before the ban was lifted in 2000.

Evening Standard

King to attend dedication of UK’s first memorial for LGBT armed forces personnel

The memorial depicts a crumpled letter made of bronze, formed of words from evidence of people impacted by the military’s former ‘gay ban’.

The Independent UK

King Charles to lay flowers at UK’s first memorial for LGBT veterans

The King will meet LGBT veterans including those impacted by the discrimination, and also serving personnel

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The Guardian - US

Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say

Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth

The National (Scotland)

I was sacked for coming out. Now I help employers ensure LGBT+ staff are safe at work

A SCOTTISH woman is leading Scotland’s first LGBT+ leadership event 20 years after being sacked for coming out

Roll Call

Supreme Court starts term full of elections, LGBT rights and Trump - Roll Call

The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday that could shape the power of the presidency, elections and LGBT rights nationwide.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish LGBT charity 'deeply concerned' at update to school toilet guidance

A SCOTTISH LGBT charity has said it is “deeply concerned” by updated guidance for schools on toilet facilities.

The Guardian - AU

Gay Malaysian man rejected for Australian protection visa could face persecution over sexuality, tribunal says

Home Affairs to reconsider application after review finds man could be subject to physical harm, conversion practices and prosecution under sharia law

Radio France Internationale

Inquiry launched into French teacher’s suicide after homophobic threats

Teachers unions and LGBTQI+ groups in France are pointing to the suicide of a headteacher who had asked for help following homophobic threats as a sign of serious issues in the country’s education system.

The Independent UK

Reverend says meeting with Pope about LGBT inclusion was ‘very encouraging’

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