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Are Mr and Mrs Claus in an open relationship? This app thinks so

The traditional image of Santa Claus and his wife may be a jolly old couple but a ground-breaking dating app Taimi is looking to paint a more modern picture. LGBT+, ethically non-monogamous, and into kink; this is Mr and Mrs Claus like you've never seen them.

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Westminster says it could block Scotland’s gender recognition bill

Westminster says it could stop Scotland’s new gender self-declaration bill from reaching royal assent, while Spain’s lower house passes similar legislation.

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Swiss parliament to debate gay conversion therapy ban

Conversion therapy is already banned in other European countries including Germany, France. Malta and Greece.

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Drag, zhoosh, troll: did you know you're speaking Polari?

Spoken mostly by gay men this language is a victim of progress, but some words have survived.

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USA

US Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage protection bill

The bill would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in US federal law.

Russia

'Absurd': Russian MPs back law banning LGBTQ 'propaganda'

The bill outlaws advertising, media, books, films, and theatre productions that "promote" homosexuality.

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Pride flags in Chile as country celebrates its new Diversity Day

Pride flags wave in the streets of Chile as the country approves its new National Diversity Day

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Poet Joelle Taylor wins 2022 Polari Prize

Joelle Taylor wins Polari Prize for collection of poems on butch subculture. She is known for her fierce performance style, explicit feminist themes, and autobiographical tone.

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Euroviews. Why Marvel needs to stop queerbaiting audiences

While Black Panther: Wakanda Forever does well for a sequel to a cultural behemoth, it singularly fails when it comes to what Marvel were advertising: queer representation.

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Levi Davis, first out bisexual rugby player, has gone missing

Family and friends have put out a call for information after the Worthing Raiders player was last sighted nearly a week ago.

Russia

Russian Duma gives early approval for ban on LGBTQ 'propaganda'

The Russian Duma has preliminarily approved a law to ban the spreading of ‘propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations’, in a move denounced by human rights groups.

Czech Republic

Thousands attend LGBTQ rally in Prague after Slovakia shooting

The two gay men were killed two weeks ago in front of a popular bar in Bratislava.

Belgium

Belgian bishops agree to bless same-sex unions, defying Vatican

Flemish bishops issued a document allowing the blessings of same-sex unions, defying the Vatican's ruling

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Why are these Middle East countries censoring Netflix?

A statement from the Gulf Cooperation Council didn't go into specifics but there are some clues as to why they're upset.

Europe News

MEPs' joint letter calls on Serbia to revoke EuroPride cancellation

The European 145 lawmakers signing the statement said that "awarding EuroPride to Belgrade was and remains the right decision."

World News

Twitter failed to tackle LGBTQ monkeypox hate speech, says study

False claims about the LGBTQ community have skyrocketed online after the virus outbreak in May.

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Pride festivals return across Europe after pandemic restrictions

After almost 3 years of Covid-19 restrictions, annual festivities focusing on the rights of LGBTQ+ people are back.

Health news

Is not focusing monkeypox messaging on gay and bi men a mistake?

Fears of stigmatising monkeypox have so far prevented public health messaging from focusing on gay and bi men even though they’re the most vulnerable.

Sport

Aussie rugby players refuse Pride jersey for 'religious reasons'

The team had to replace seven players for an upcoming crunch match against rivals from Sydney.

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Are male skirts about to be the next fashion essential?

As Brad Pitt and a UK binman ditch their trousers to appreciate the breeze, we speak to a fashion expert on the skirt revolution.