Category: News
In the wake of a confronting investigation by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) into a resurgence of IS-inspired violence targeting young gay and bisexual men in Sydney, Australia, NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced the government will move to introduce stronger hate crime laws. The two-year ABC investigation uncovered evidence of young LGBTQIA+ men being […]
A two-year investigation by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has revealed that LGBTQIA+ teenagers in Sydney were among the earliest victims of a resurgent Islamic State (IS) network — the same extremist movement that later produced the gunmen responsible for the Bondi terror attack. The ABC obtained deeply distressing footage and first-hand accounts showing alleged […]
An Idaho Republican has renewed efforts to challenge same-sex marriage protections in the United States, arguing the legal recognition of marriage equality threatens the stability of “society as a whole”. North Idaho GOP legislator Tony Wisniewski introduced a joint memorial on Monday (23 February), urging the United States Supreme Court to reconsider its landmark ruling […]
The Netherlands has appointed its first openly gay and youngest prime minister, with Rob Jetten officially sworn in on Monday, the 23rd of February 2026. The 38-year-old leader of Democrats 66 (D66) secured victory in October’s general election, unseating the far-right Freedom Party (PVV). His appointment marks a generational and symbolic shift in Dutch politics. […]
25,000+ turned out for Auckland’s 2026 Rainbow Parade, filling Ponsonby Rd in a vibrant show of colour and solidarity, making the Parade the largest event in the Auckland Pride calendar once again! Spectators arrived early, lining the barricades well before the 7.30pm start. Restaurant forecourts and business frontages along the central strip were packed, as […]
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is preparing legislation that would formally authorise the display of Pride flags at national park sites, including Stonewall National Monument in New York City. Schumer unveiled his plans during a press conference at the monument on Sunday, announcing he is drafting the bill alongside fellow New York Democrats Senator Kirsten […]
Republicans in the Tennessee House of Representatives have approved legislation that would allow individuals and private organisations to decline to recognise same-sex marriages. The bill also protects people from professional penalties if they refuse to officiate or “celebrate” a same-sex wedding. Critics argue that the proposal could have far-reaching consequences. If enacted, they warn, hospitals, […]
A US federal appeals court has ruled that people living with HIV can be barred from joining the American military, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the policy. The Fourth Circuit of the US Court of Appeals reinstated the Department of Defence (DoD) policy in a unanimous decision handed down on Wednesday (18 […]