Category: Around the World
Eleven teenage boys in Chicago face felony charges after allegedly luring and assaulting two gay men using dating apps in July 2024. According to a statement from the Mount Prospect Police Department, the suspects, aged 16 and 17, were inspired by a viral social media trend known as “post and boast.” The attacks occurred minutes […]
Pornhub, the world’s leading adult video website, has been officially banned in 17 US states following a wave of new legislation aimed at restricting access to adult content. The trend began in Louisiana last year with the introduction of Act 440, which mandated government ID verification for accessing adult websites. The law targets entities distributing […]
A recent survey conducted among young Africans reveals that while many strongly support the protection of women’s and refugees’ rights, a significant gap exists regarding LGBTQ+ rights. Only about one-third of respondents believe these rights should be safeguarded. The Africa Youth Survey polled 5,604 individuals aged 18 to 24 from 16 countries. Findings show that […]
Former Australian prime minister John Howard has reaffirmed his belief that the 2004 parliamentary ban on same-sex marriage was the right decision, despite Australia legalising it over a decade later. In a recent interview with News.com.au, Howard defended his government’s amendment to the Marriage Act, which defined marriage as “the union of a man and […]
As the race for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency heats up, Lord Sebastian Coe, a leading candidate, has sparked controversy by suggesting he would explore a “complete ban on transgender women” competing in women’s categories at the Olympics. Coe, a four-time Olympic medallist and organiser of the 2012 London Games, described his intent to […]
A Russian man accused of running a travel agency catering to gay customers has been found dead in custody, the rights group OVD-Info reported on Sunday. This comes amid an escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia. Andrei Kotov, the director of the travel agency “Men Travel,” was arrested on charges of “organising extremist activity […]
At his first major rally since becoming president-elect, Donald Trump pledged to swiftly implement policies targeting transgender rights. Speaking at the Turning Point USA event for young conservatives in Arizona on Sunday, Trump declared, “January 20 will truly be Liberation Day in America,” referencing his inauguration date. Trump announced plans to halt what he called […]
A rebranding decision by the Imperial Valley LGBTQ Resource Center in El Centro, California, now known as the Donnelly Community Services Center, has sparked significant backlash from LGBTQ+ organisations and advocates. Prominent groups, including San Diego Pride, TransFamily Support Services, and the San Diego LGBT Community Center, have condemned the move, labelling it “harmful, divisive, […]