North America US bans trans athletes from Olympics ahead of LA 2028 In a move that has sparked international controversy, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced a ban on trans women competing in women’s categories at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision comes just three years before the 2028 Summer Olympics are set to be held By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Tunisian rights group condemns wave of arrests targeting LGBTQ+ community A prominent Tunisian human rights organisation has denounced a recent spate of arrests targeting members of the LGBTQ+ community, accusing authorities of mistreatment and discriminatory enforcement of the country’s penal code. According to Damj, the Tunisian Association for Justice and Equality, at least 14 individuals were detained earlier in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill ‘Criminalises Empathy’, says musician and LGBTQ+ ally Wanlov the Kubolor Interview carried out by Enrique Anarte, correspondent at Context News, the media platform of the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Original story here Proposed legislation in Ghana that seeks to restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals undermines the rights of all citizens, according to Ghanaian-Romanian musician and LGBTQ+ ally Wanlov the Kubolor. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Four men charged over alleged ‘Grindr-targeted’ burglaries across London Four men have been charged in connection with a series of burglaries and frauds across London, in which victims were allegedly targeted through the dating app Grindr. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the group is suspected of orchestrating 35 burglaries and 20 related fraud offences between October 2024 and March By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Allsorts Youth Project announced as chosen charity for Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run 2025 Allsorts Youth Project, a Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, has been chosen as the beneficiary charity for the 2025 Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run, a 5km charity run organised by Brighton & Hove FrontRunners, a social running group for LGBTQ+ people. Established in 1999, Allsorts supports LGBTQ+ young people, and parents By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Argentina’s first openly gay basketball player, Sebastián Vega, celebrates team victory by unfurling LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Sebastián Vega, the first gay Argentinian professional basketball player, is celebrating after his club, Boca Juniors, were crowned champions of Argentina’s National Basketball League for the fifth time in their history, following a dramatic final victory over Instituto de Córdoba. The celebrations reached an emotional peak when Vega, one By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Suzy Izzard awarded honorary doctorate by University of Sussex for arts and activism Comedian, actor, and long-time LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Suzy Izzard - also known as Eddie Izzard - has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Sussex in recognition of her contributions to the arts, activism, and humanitarian work. The award was presented during the university’s summer graduation ceremony By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness who stood proudly for LGBTQ+ rights Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and one of the most iconic figures in rock history, passed away in July 2025 at the age of 76. While he’ll forever be remembered for his electrifying performances and genre-defining music, Osbourne also leaves behind a legacy as a staunch By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture The Irrepressibles announce Yo Homo Deluxe album plus liberating new single What I Am, Queer! Celebrating pride, eroticism and queer empowerment By Dale Melita • 2 min read
UK Uniformed officers from West Midlands Police banned from attending Birmingham Pride Organisers of Birmingham Pride have announced that uniformed officers from West Midlands Police will no longer be permitted to march in the city’s annual Pride parade, following the force’s refusal to issue an apology for historic injustices against the LGBTQ+ community. The decision, confirmed by Pride director Lawrence By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Reclaim the Flag? LGBTQ+ leaders and luminaries share divided views on the American flag in new documentary A new short documentary, Reclaim the Flag, has ignited conversation as LGBTQ+ leaders and luminaries offer candid, and at times conflicting, reflections on the symbolism of the American flag. The 30-minute film, which premiered on YouTube on 17 July, features over 50 voices from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum - including By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Actually Fabulous - 20th anniversary concert from Actually Gay Men's Chorus For their 20th anniversary concert, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus in Brighton chose Actually Fabulous as the title of the show. No modesty and none needed. It’s an ever-surprising choral group under the meticulous and energetic musical direction of Samuel Cousins and with Simon Gray’s immaculate accompaniment, and By Brian Butler • 3 min read
