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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'This is what a gay looks like,' says Carmo Dalla Vecchia at Lollapalooza

Actor Carmo Dalla Vecchia made a statement at Lollapalooza, highlighting LGBTQ+ identity and addressing prejudice.

Mar 23 • 01:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ramtin Zigorat, Iranian gay activist: 'I was forced to watch executions to know how mine would be'

Ramtin Zigorat, an Iranian gay activist and torture survivor, shares his harrowing experience fleeing the Islamic regime in Iran where homosexuality is punishable by death.

Mar 23 • 01:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Surrogacy helps gay couple fulfill dream of biological children: 'Many ways to build a family'

A gay couple from Brazil, Cássio Freitas and Siomar Parreira, pursued surrogacy to have biological children, overcoming challenges in their journey to parenthood.

Mar 22 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Gay scores a last-minute winner for "Liepāja" against "Ogre United"

Džibril Gej scored a last-minute goal, leading "Liepāja" to a 1-0 victory over "Ogre United" in the Latvian Football Virsliga.

Mar 20 • 20:21 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

“We are living in fear”: Gay people in Senegal amid crackdown

A young gay man in Senegal describes living in fear and hiding due to increasing anti-LGBT sentiments and legal crackdowns in the country.

Mar 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Report from European Gay Saunas and Clubs. The Book Explains How Men Meet

This article discusses the themes of a newly released book that explores the social interactions and connections among men in gay saunas and clubs across Europe.

Mar 18 • 12:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Claim: Iran's new leader is gay – Trump just laughed

Donald Trump reportedly laughed upon hearing a claim that Iran's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is gay, based on U.S. intelligence reports suggesting his father was concerned about the implications for leadership.

Mar 18 • 10:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Beaten, extorted and filmed naked: victim recounts homophobia in Nigeria

A survivor of a brutal homophobic attack in Nigeria shares the harrowing experience of extortion and violence faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals under anti-gay laws.

Mar 17 • 19:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

The new Iranian leader is reportedly gay, they told Trump at a briefing. The president burst into laughter.

A report suggesting that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may be gay prompted laughter from President Donald Trump during a briefing.

Mar 17 • 16:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The voices on Mojtaba. "He is being treated in Moscow". A slap from the 007s: Supreme Leader is gay

Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran, reportedly sought treatment in Moscow following injuries from an attack that killed his father.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gil do Vigor responds to Leonela Borges after being called a caricature gay on social media

Gil do Vigor retaliated against Leonela Borges after she referred to him as a 'caricature gay' on social media amid discussions about rivalry with another reality show contestant.

Mar 16 • 22:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

This Meloni said it right, Khamenei is gay and Monti: therefore, today…

The article discusses Giorgia Meloni's interview where she defends her judicial reform against leftist criticism and critiques Mario Monti's populist stance on the issue.

Mar 16 • 21:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

The new Iranian leader may be gay. Intelligence information amused Trump.

A report suggests that the new Iranian leader's sexual orientation may be a point of humor for Donald Trump, although concrete details are lacking.

Mar 16 • 18:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Trump and the secret dossier on Mojtaba Khamenei: 'He is probably gay'

U.S. intelligence agencies reported to Donald Trump that Mojtaba Khamenei, recently appointed as Iran's Supreme Leader, might be gay, leading to surprise and laughter during a briefing.

Mar 16 • 15:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hype around 'Heated Rivalry': Why Women Love Stories About Gay Love

The article explores the phenomenon of women watching series depicting gay love, specifically focusing on the series 'Heated Rivalry' and its implications for masculinity.

Mar 16 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

David Moragas, filmmaker and writer: "We need more imperfect homosexuals in fiction"

Filmmaker David Moragas discusses his new film 'Un altre home', which explores gay life in a gentrified Barcelona, emphasizing the need for more realistic portrayals of homosexual characters.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Difficult Task in Filming: How the Sex Scenes in Heated Rivalry Were Shot

The article discusses the challenges of filming sex scenes in the series 'Heated Rivalry,' which tells the story of two gay hockey players and their secret affair.

Mar 14 • 10:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

My father was gay and her child is non-binary. Director Sophie Hyde shares her family life in the film Don't Call Me Grandpa

Australian director Sophie Hyde explores her family's unique experiences with sexuality and identity in her film 'Don't Call Me Grandpa.'

Mar 13 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Discriminate Gay Couples". On Same-Sex Adoption, the Word to the Constitutional Court

A Venetian court has consulted the Constitutional Court regarding a gay couple's right to adopt, challenging a law that currently prohibits same-sex couples from doing so.

Mar 13 • 10:44 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Adoption, the juvenile court opens to civilly united gay couples: 'Banning it is discriminatory'

The juvenile court in Venice has referred a case involving a civilly united gay couple seeking to adopt a child from an orphanage abroad to the Constitutional Court for a ruling on the constitutionality of their exclusion from adoption.

Mar 13 • 09:54 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Former president of national gay rights group resigns to take up fight against Muslim Brotherhood

Jacki Lewis, the former president of Egale Canada, resigns from her position to focus on combating antisemitism through a Jewish civil rights organization.

Mar 12 • 20:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The homophobic attacks on Cerno also reach Fiorello: "If you're gay, you must be left-wing"

Italy's media is discussing homophobic attacks against director Cerno, with discussions highlighting the hypocrisy of left-wing solidarity for LGBTQ+ rights when the targets are right-leaning.

Mar 12 • 19:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pete Doherty now from gay prostitute job to amputation woe and 'death lurking'

Pete Doherty reveals he is facing health challenges, including the potential amputation of his toes due to Type 2 diabetes, while cautioning that 'death is lurking' following his addiction recovery.

Mar 12 • 16:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Augsburg: Prison sentences for four men after homophobic attack

Four men have been sentenced to prison terms between three years and three and a half years for a homophobic attack on a gay couple in Augsburg.

Mar 12 • 15:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

I, mayor of FdI, will marry in June with my Lega colleague - Rights are on the right

The first gay marriage between two mayors in Italy will occur in June, highlighting a surprising shift in civil rights from the right-wing political landscape.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex

Senegal's parliament has increased the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison amid ongoing efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ community.

Mar 12 • 07:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The gay mayors of FdI and Lega are getting married

Italian mayors Alessandro Basso and Loris Bazzo will hold a civil union on June 27, marking a significant event in the political landscape.

Mar 11 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Prison sentences for pair who attacked gay men hailed as sign of hope for Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community

A Kenyan court sentenced two individuals to 15 years in prison for violently robbing two gay men, a ruling celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates as a hopeful sign for the community.

Mar 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Paul McCartney says Yoko Ono claimed John Lennon 'might have been gay' after his death

Paul McCartney reveals that Yoko Ono suggested John Lennon may have had homosexual inclinations during a phone call after Lennon's murder in 1980.

Mar 10 • 17:36 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Civil Union for Gay Mayors of FdI and Lega

Two gay mayors from Italy's right-wing parties are set to enter a historic civil union, marking a significant moment in the political landscape.

Mar 10 • 15:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Podcast: Kimmo Vehviläinen has sharp words on the privilege of gays – Katja Ståhl was shocked

In a controversial podcast, Kimmo Vehviläinen discusses his views on gay privileges, prompting debate with his co-host Katja Ståhl.

Mar 10 • 04:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California professor calls to abolish identities like 'gay' and 'lesbian' since they 'harm trans people'

A UC Riverside professor advocates for the abolition of sexual identities such as 'gay' and 'lesbian', claiming they are detrimental to trans individuals.

Mar 9 • 22:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Congressman grills State Department official over 'embarrassing' Biden-era grants to make maps 'more gay'

A Florida Congressman challenged a State Department official about the Biden administration's funding for initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion in global mapping efforts, questioning the rationale behind such grants.

Mar 9 • 20:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Congressman Grills State Department Official Over 'Embarrassing' Biden-Era Grants to Make Maps 'More Gay'

Rep. Brian Mast questioned a State Department official about grants aimed at enhancing inclusivity in mapping, sparking a debate about the Biden administration's approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

Mar 9 • 20:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jokes about Finland at Sweden's Eurovision qualifiers: 'A gay named Jukka'

During Sweden's Eurovision qualifiers, hosts made light-hearted jokes about Finland and a fictional character named Jukka.

Mar 9 • 19:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Granddaughter is non-binary, grandfather is gay: A film with LGBT themes is heading to theaters that met resistance in the USA

A film with LGBT themes featuring a non-binary granddaughter and a gay grandfather is set to be released in theaters, facing challenges during its rollout in the USA.

Mar 9 • 04:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pixar restructured 'Elio' to remove elements suggesting a gay protagonist

Pixar has altered the storyline of 'Elio' to eliminate hints of a gay protagonist following feedback from initial test audiences.

Mar 8 • 20:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cory Bernardi stands by bestiality claim ahead of SA election

Cory Bernardi maintains his controversial stance linking gay marriage to bestiality as he campaigns ahead of the South Australian election.

Mar 6 • 20:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court maintains conviction for homophobia by supermarket that wrote 'gay' in employee file in MG

A Brazilian supermarket is upheld in a court ruling for homophobia after a former employee's file was marked with 'gay,' along with allegations of wage discounts and workplace humiliation.

Mar 6 • 15:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Long Suspension Due to 'Gay Boy' Shout

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher received a six-match ban for using homophobic language during a League Cup match against Barnsley.

Mar 5 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor exchange caresses and songs in the romance 'Story of Sound'

The gay romance film 'Story of Sound' featuring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor has sparked interest on social media, though initial expectations were tempered following its Cannes Film Festival premiere.

Mar 4 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gay couple assaulted by group of six in Sorocaba; police suspect homophobia

A gay couple was assaulted by a group of six men in Sorocaba, Brazil, with the police investigating the case for potential homophobia.

Mar 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Aix-en-Provence: a young adult judged for the murder of a gay septuagenarian

An 18-year-old is on trial for the murder of a 70-year-old man, whom he had previously met through prostitution, marking a disturbing case of violence against the LGBTQ+ community.

Mar 2 • 18:56 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Married at Mardi Gras: the Free, Gay n Happy float – in pictures

The 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras celebrated its vibrant LGBTQ+ community with the 'Free, Gay n Happy' float despite some rain.

Mar 2 • 05:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alex and his husband want a baby. Australia's laws pushed them to look overseas

A gay couple from Australia has turned to South America for surrogacy after facing frustrations with the country's restrictive surrogacy laws.

Feb 28 • 21:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Impromptu wedding kicks off Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations

An impromptu wedding in Hyde Park heralds the start of Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrations, which will feature over 150 floats and 9,000 participants in a vibrant parade.

Feb 28 • 07:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Let's Talk About Money: 'That Wasn't Gay, It Was Martial Arts in Ballet Shoes'

Osiel Gouneo, a prominent ballet dancer, discusses the challenges of financial security for dancers and his experiences as a black man in Munich in a recent interview.

Feb 26 • 15:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After being appointed Prime Minister of the Netherlands, a politician openly discussing his homosexuality gains attention for his and his fiancé's story

The newly appointed Dutch Prime Minister, who is openly gay, has attracted public interest for his relationship with his fiancé Nicolás Keenan, a talented hockey player.

Feb 26 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At 90, Hermínio Bello de Carvalho writes the first explicitly gay song lyric in the composer's repertoire

Hermínio Bello de Carvalho, at 90, has penned 'Cabernet Sauvignon,' the first song with an explicitly gay lyric in his catalog, set to music by Vidal Assis.

Feb 26 • 14:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

'Particular Flowers': the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman in West Berlin in the 70s

The article discusses the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman who navigated life in 1970s West Berlin as both a gay man and later as a woman, highlighting her cultural contributions and experiences.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC

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