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Israeli metalcore band Her Last Sight cancel tour of Germany after anti-trans / Palestine post

Israeli metalcore band Her Last Sight cancel tour of Germany after anti-trans / Palestine post

Israeli metalcore band Her Last Sight have announced the cancellation of their upcoming German tour following widespread criticism over an anti-trans and anti-Palestine social media post by one of the band’s members. The controversy erupted after guitarist Ofek reposted an Instagram Reel, which included ableist language and stated “there

Rob Jetten makes history as Netherlands elects first openly gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten makes history as Netherlands elects first openly gay Prime Minister

In a landmark moment for Dutch politics and LGBTQ+ representation, Rob Jetten has been elected Prime Minister of the Netherlands, becoming both the youngest and the first openly gay leader in the country’s history. Jetten, 38, leader of the centrist-liberal Democrats 66 (D66) party, secured a decisive victory in

Former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar declares EU at forefront of LGBTQ+ rights

Former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar declares EU at forefront of LGBTQ+ rights

Former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has declared that the European Union is now at the forefront of the global movement for LGBTQ+ and intersex rights, citing recent developments and growing solidarity across member states. Speaking at a conference on LGBTQ+ rights at Central European University in Budapest, Varadkar emphasised

Rob Jetten poised to make history as Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten poised to make history as Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old leader of the centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party, is on the brink of making history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, following a strong performance in Wednesday’s national elections. Exit polls suggest D66 has edged ahead of Geert Wilders’ far-right Party

Drag queens Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer attacked in Cork City, Ireland during Jazz Festival Weekend

Drag queens Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer attacked in Cork City, Ireland during Jazz Festival Weekend

Two drag performers were violently assaulted in Cork City, Ireland over the weekend in what has been described as a homophobic attack. Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer, well-known figures in Ireland’s drag scene, were filming a promotional video for their upcoming club night Saints on Oliver Plunkett Street in

LGBTQ+ ally Catherine Connolly elected President of Ireland

LGBTQ+ ally Catherine Connolly elected President of Ireland

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent and outspoken LGBTQ+ ally, has been elected President of Ireland in a landslide victory, marking a seismic shift in the country’s political landscape. Connolly, 68, secured over 63% of first-preference votes, defeating her centre-right rival Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael, and becoming Ireland’s

Germany’s largest gay club, SchwuZ, to close its doors

Germany’s largest gay club, SchwuZ, to close its doors

SchwuZ, Germany’s largest and oldest gay club, has announced it will shut its doors for good on 1 November. The closure marks the latest casualty in what many are calling a “club death” crisis gripping the German capital. Founded in 1977, SchwuZ has long been a cornerstone of Berlin’

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