Category: Around the World

Dec 08
Russian Streaming Service Raises Age Rating of ‘My Little Pony’ to 18+ Amid LGBTQ+ Crackdown

In a startling move, one of Russia’s largest streaming platforms has revised the age rating for the popular children’s cartoon series ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ to 18+, catering exclusively to adult audiences. This decision by the Kinopoisk movie database, a subsidiary of the prominent web portal Yandex, aligns with Russia’s stringent stance on […]

Dec 05
Australian NFL Player Adam Doueihi Faces Backlash for Controversial Comments on LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Sydney-based NFL player Adam Doueihi has sparked controversy with his response to an English Premier League social media post on LGBTQ+ inclusion. The 25-year-old athlete faced criticism after writing “embarrassing post” in the comments section of a post aimed at educating fans on positive ways to discuss LGBTQ+ issues in sports. The now-deleted remark by […]

Dec 05
Moscow Police Raid Gay Clubs Following Supreme Court’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Movement Ruling

Moscow police have conducted raids on several gay clubs a day after the Russian Supreme Court classified the “LGBT movement” as an extremist organisation, banning its activities nationwide. According to reports by local media, attendees at the clubs were detained briefly, with authorities photographing their passports. One of the club-goers expressed fear of potential long-term […]

Nov 30
The International Landscape of Same-Sex Marriage: Study Shows Global Views on Same-Sex Marriage

A comprehensive study by the Pew Research Center has highlighted the stark global contrasts in acceptance of same-sex marriage. The extensive survey, now including data from 32 countries, reveals a wide range of public opinion on this issue. In Western Europe, support for same-sex marriage is notably high, with countries like Sweden (92% support), the […]

Nov 29
End of an Era: London’s Iconic G-A-Y Late Nightclub Announces Closure

The renowned Soho LGBTQ+ nightclub, G-A-Y Late, is set to close its doors for good, with the venue’s final night being confirmed as the 10th of December. The decision to close the club indefinitely was confirmed by owner Jeremy Joseph, who described the closure as deeply saddening. In an open letter circulated on social media, […]

Nov 28
Ghana’s Roman Catholic Cardinal Advocating for Understanding, Not Criminalisation of Homosexuality

In a notable departure from the stance of his fellow Roman Catholic bishops in Ghana, Cardinal Peter Turkson has voiced opposition to the criminalisation of homosexuality, directly challenging the stringent anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently under debate in Ghana’s parliament. The proposed legislation in Ghana aims to impose harsh penalties on the LGBTQ+ community, with provisions for […]

Nov 27
Russia Escalates Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Rights with Proposed International Ban

In a disturbing legal move, the Russian Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the nation’s Supreme Court seeking to ban the “international LGBT public movement.” Announced last Friday, the ministry labelled global LGBTQ+ movements as extremist, accusing them of inciting social and religious discord. This request represents one of the most far-reaching attempts […]

Nov 22
Drag Race Germany Crowns First Ever Cisgender Woman Winner

Pandora Nox is the first AFAB (assigned female at birth) winner in Drag Race’s nearly 15-year ‘herstory’. Pandora Nox has emerged as the first cisgender woman to clinch the title in the Drag Race series, marking a milestone with her victory in the debut season of Drag Race Germany. This triumph is not only a […]