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British football club trades shirts for one-off LGBT kit

A British football club has revealed its new rainbow-striped kit, taking inspiration from the LGBT flag

World News

US Supreme Court rules in favour of Trump military transgender ban

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Trump ädministration policy banning certain transgender people from joining or staying in the military.

World

Alleged persecution of gay people in Chechnya

LGBTQ rights groups are reporting fresh persecution of gay people in Chechnya, claiming that two have died and about 40 are currently held in detention.

Europe News

EU Parliament urges UK to come up with Brexit solution

Lawmakers see the ball squarely in the British camp

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Europe News

EU Parliament urges Russia to investigate anti-LGBT violence

Reports of "monstrous torture" in Chechnya

Brazil

Same sex couples rush to marry before Bolsonaro takes power in Brazil

Mass wedding in Sao Paulo comes amid fears that President-elect may restrict gay marriage.

USA

Banning conversion therapy in California | NBC Left Field

Although widely accepted as something you are born with, some believe homosexuality is a condition that can be treated.

United Kingdom

Former rugby player opts for an apology over charges following attack

Former international rugby player Gareth Thomas has opted for an apology over pressing charges against a boy who attacked him for being gay.

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Bike rally through Vietnam capital marks end of annual gay pride week

Several hundred people participated in a bike rally on Sunday to mark the end of Hanoi's annual gay pride week and to advocate for LGBT rights in Vietnam.

United Kingdom

Scotland to be first country to add LGBT issues to curriculum

Lessons will be taught across various age groups and subjects, and themes will include tackling homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and awareness of the history of LGBT movements.

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Brazil's LGBT soccer league kicking homophobia to the curb

In Brazil, a new gay soccer league has been created to provide a space to practice football, without fear, without homophobia, without fear of any type of discrimination.

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Tens of thousands join annual gay pride parade in Taiwan

The parade comes just weeks ahead of a referendum that is set to decide whether same-sex marriages will be recognised on the island.

Australia

Same-sex penguins rear egg at Sydney zoo

A same-sex penguin couple who are stars of Sea Life Sydney Aquarium are rearing an egg.

Romania

All Views: What do Romanians think about the marriage referendum?

Euronews took to the streets of Bucharest to ask people what they think about the vote, which could see the constitution amended to redefine marriage as being only between a man and a woman rather than “two spouses”.

Romania

Explained: Romania's referendum on stopping EU's gay marriage momentum

Gay marriage is already illegal in Romania but campaigners are trying to make sure the law cannot be unpicked.

Germany

Students at Catholic school in Germany fight for gay teacher's rights

One topic is at the forefront of everyone's minds at a Catholic school in Borken, on Germany's border with the Netherlands: the decision of the school's management to backtrack on offering a trainee teacher a permanent position.

Greece

Gay activist dies in Athens after brutal public beating

Accounts differ about the circumstances leading up to the death of Zak Kostopoulos, a 33-year-old Greek LGBTQ activist and drag performer.

Romania

Romania sets date for controversial referendum to block gay unions

The vote, condemned by numerous rights groups, is to be held on Oct 6-7.

India

'Gay sex ruling will take time to become reality on ground'

Whilst the gay sex ruling by India's top court is considered as "landmark," a freelance journalist for NBC tells Euronews "it'll take time for it to become a reality on the ground."

Spain

Madrid to open LGBT-friendly retirement home

Thanks to one man’s eight-year campaign, Madrid is set to open 'the world's first publicly-funded LGBT-friendly home' for the elderly before the end of the year.