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Veteran survivors of former ‘gay ban’ in British armed forces threaten legal action against UK government

Veteran survivors of former ‘gay ban’ in British armed forces threaten legal action against UK government

Veterans who suffered under the British armed forces’ former “gay ban” have threatened to take the government to court, accusing the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of failing to deliver justice through its financial recognition scheme. The ban, which remained in place until 2000, saw LGBTQ+ service personnel interrogated, abused, dismissed,

BFI Flare 2026: An opening night worth celebrating

Filmmakers carried themselves with assurance that suggests they're not making work despite the cultural climate, but in full, clear-eyed conversation with it.

Shia LaBeouf accused of shouting homophobic slurs before violent Mardi Gras altercation

Shia LaBeouf accused of shouting homophobic slurs before violent Mardi Gras altercation

Multiple witnesses have alleged actor Shia LaBeouf directed homophobic slurs at two men - including a queer man - in the hours leading up to his arrest during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. The incident occurred at a bar in the city’s Faubourg Marigny neighbourhood on the morning

New poll shows 9% of US adults identify as LGBTQ+, nearly triple 2012 figure

New poll shows 9% of US adults identify as LGBTQ+, nearly triple 2012 figure

A new Gallup poll has found that 9% of adults in the United States now identify as LGBTQ+, marking a dramatic rise from the 3.5% recorded in 2012. The data, collected through more than 13,000 telephone interviews conducted in 2025, also shows that 86% of Americans identify as

European Parliament declares ‘trans women are women’ in landmark vote

European Parliament declares ‘trans women are women’ in landmark vote

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed a landmark resolution affirming that “trans women are women” in a move widely viewed as a decisive statement of support for trans equality across the EU. The non‑binding resolution, adopted in Strasbourg on 12 February with a 340–141 majority and 68 abstentions,

Celebrating Lesbian History Day

Celebrating Lesbian History Day

On 6 September, communities around the world will come together to celebrate Lesbian History Day, a day dedicated to honouring the rich and diverse history of lesbians and their contributions to society over the years. Founded by Marie-Helene Tyack, this annual observance aims to highlight the stories, struggles, and triumphs

Trump administration sued over removal of Stonewall Pride flag in New York

Trump administration sued over removal of Stonewall Pride flag in New York

The Trump administration is facing a growing legal challenge after the abrupt removal of the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York earlier this month. LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, local community organisations and legal rights bodies have filed a series of lawsuits accusing the federal government of acting

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