Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are preparing to present what their legal team calls “scientific” evidence to debunk a baseless conspiracy theory claiming Brigitte is a trans woman. The couple has filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States against far-right commentator Candace Owens, who has

Irish LGBTQ+ charity ShoutOut has launched its first-ever strategic plan, setting out a bold and inclusive vision for 2025–2027 aimed at building a kinder, more accepting Ireland for LGBTQ+ individuals. Unveiled at a celebratory event in Dublin on Wednesday, 17 September the plan outlines ShoutOut’s commitment to expanding

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has raised serious concerns over violence and discrimination faced by intersex people across the EU, describing the situation as “alarming” in its latest report. Based on a comprehensive survey involving over 140,000 respondents from EU member states, North Macedonia, and Serbia,

Former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar has opened up about the deeply personal decision to come out as gay in 2015, describing it as a moment driven by a desire for authenticity and honesty during a pivotal time in Irish history. Speaking on The Pat Kenny Show to mark the release

In a landmark move hailed as a victory for LGBTQ+ rights, the Dutch parliament has voted to criminalise so-called "conversion therapy" - practices aimed at changing or suppressing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill, passed on 9 September, marks a significant step forward in