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ILGA-Europe urges Kazakhstan’s President to reject anti-LGBTI legislation

ILGA-Europe urges Kazakhstan’s President to reject anti-LGBTI legislation

Advocacy group ILGA-Europe has issued a strong appeal to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to reject controversial amendments approved today by the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which introduce sweeping “anti-LGBTI propaganda” restrictions into national law. The organisation warns that, if enacted, these measures would violate Kazakhstan’s Constitution and international

BBC’s lost first documentary on homosexuality rediscovered and transformed into stage play

BBC’s lost first documentary on homosexuality rediscovered and transformed into stage play

The BBC’s First Homosexual, a new play by Dr Stephen M Hornby, will be showing at Lantern Theatre in Brighton as part of LGBT+ History Month in February 2026. In 1954, the BBC produced its first ever documentary on male homosexuality - a groundbreaking radio programme that was so

"I wouldn’t tell a care home I’m gay", says Ted Brown, co-organiser of the UK’s first Pride march

"I wouldn’t tell a care home I’m gay", says Ted Brown, co-organiser of the UK’s first Pride march

In a new interview with The View From Here podcast, Ted Brown, veteran LGBTQ+ rights campaigner, former member of the Gay Liberation Front and co-organiser of the UK's first Pride march, is sounding the alarm for an emerging area of homophobia, transphobia and societal prejudice – elderly care and

‘Transphobic’ Christmas card pulled from Sainsbury's

‘Transphobic’ Christmas card pulled from Sainsbury's

A Christmas card has been withdrawn from Sainsbury’s after members of the trans community raised concerns that the design perpetuated harmful anti‑trans rhetoric. The card - featuring Dr Seuss’s Grinch alongside the line “This Christmas, I’m identifying as a Grinch” - was spotted in a Scottish

First global study finds young people redefining sexuality around the world

First global study finds young people redefining sexuality around the world

A major new global study led by a researcher at the University of Manchester has found that younger generations around the world are embracing a more diverse and fluid understanding of sexual identity than ever before. The research - which analysed data from over 900,000 users of the queer

Netflix cancels critically acclaimed military drama 'Boots'

Netflix cancels critically acclaimed military drama 'Boots'

Netflix has cancelled its critically acclaimed military drama Boots after just one season, despite strong viewership, positive reviews and significant cultural impact. The series, which debuted on 9 October 2025, was based on Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine and followed closeted teenager Cameron Cope as he navigated

First look at Russell T Davies’ 'Tip Toe', starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey

First look at Russell T Davies’ 'Tip Toe', starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey

Channel 4 has released first look images from multi-BAFTA award-winning writer Russell T Davies’ (It’s a Sin, Queer as Folk) new five-part drama Tip Toe, starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey. Emmy and Tony award-winner Alan Cumming is Leo; vivid, funny and dynamic, the owner of a bar called

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