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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

What is Growing Up in a Rainbow Family in Russia Like? Non-binary Literary Star Doesn’t Sugarcoat It

A new novel discusses the challenges faced by a boy growing up in a rainbow family in Russia amid a homophobic environment.

Mar 1 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aitor Ruibal: "It's a shame that a teammate cannot freely say he is homosexual"

Aitor Ruibal, captain of Real Betis, expresses his disappointment over the inability of players to openly discuss their sexual orientation amidst growing homophobia and racism in football.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Trump and the Olympic Champions: The Brotherhood of Masculinity

The article critiques the association of U.S. ice hockey players with Donald Trump, linking the sport's culture to homophobia and misogyny.

Feb 26 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court rejects criminal complaint by psychologist who reported homophobia after assault in nightclub in Cuiabá

A court in Cuiabá has dismissed a criminal complaint from a psychologist who alleged homophobic assault, citing a missed legal deadline for the case to proceed.

Feb 25 • 14:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Prestianni and Vinicius: a shirt for each insult

The article discusses the aftermath of a racially charged incident between footballers Gianluca Prestianni and Vinicius, focusing on UEFA's decision to impose a preventive sanction against Prestianni.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Real and Benfica's rematch is overshadowed by racism issues

The upcoming Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica is of concern due to rising issues of racism and homophobia linked to the previous game.

Feb 24 • 17:25 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal PM pledges to increase penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has proposed a new law that would increase prison sentences for same-sex relations to up to ten years and impose additional penalties for advocacy of such relations.

Feb 24 • 17:10 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Senegal's PM introduces bill doubling prison sentences for same-sex relations

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has proposed a bill that increases prison sentences for same-sex relations to five to 10 years amid rising homophobia in the country.

Feb 24 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man killed with a stab to the neck was a victim of homophobia, says delegate

A 26-year-old man, Kennedy Rodrigues Campos, was murdered out of homophobia, and two suspects have been arrested in connection to the crime as authorities continue their investigation.

Feb 23 • 22:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

March for Quentin in Lyon: two investigations opened for Nazi salutes and racist insults

Authorities in Lyon have opened two investigations into Nazi salutes and racist insults that occurred during a march held in memory of Quentin Deranque.

Feb 23 • 19:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Johanna Frändén: 'Faggot' or 'Monkey'? Football Must Clean Up the Sewers

A football player attempts to deflect accusations of racism by revealing a homophobic slur instead.

Feb 23 • 15:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Augsburg: Trial following allegedly homophobic attack

Five defendants are being tried at the Augsburg District Court for an allegedly homophobic attack on two men in March.

Feb 23 • 09:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Architect reports attack for homophobia during Olinda Carnival

An architect in Brazil reported being attacked during the Olinda Carnival, allegedly due to homophobic remarks.

Feb 21 • 01:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Shocking allegations against detained Hollywood star

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested in New Orleans on charges of assaulting two men, reportedly using homophobic slurs while attacking them.

Feb 20 • 20:57 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Rights groups urge Senegal authorities to protect LGBT community amid wave of homophobia

International rights groups are urging Senegal to enhance protections for the LGBT community amid rising homophobia, marked by notable arrests of several men under anti-gay laws.

Feb 20 • 13:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Architect is assaulted and insulted during the carnival in Olinda and reports homophobia

An architect and artist reported being assaulted during the carnival in Olinda while dressed as a drag queen, highlighting issues of homophobia during the celebration.

Feb 20 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Youssef D., the homophobic Moroccan thief from Grindr: "What are you doing, faggot...? Are you going to fuck my brother?"

A Moroccan man was arrested in Spain for allegedly attacking a Grindr user during a violent homophobic encounter.

Feb 19 • 23:09 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Shia LaBeouf is accused of homophobic slurs against a man involved in the fight for which he was arrested

Shia LaBeouf faces accusations of using homophobic slurs during a confrontation in New Orleans, which led to his arrest.

Feb 19 • 14:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The Paraguayan goalkeeper Chilavert defends Prestianni with homophobia: 'Mbappé talks about values and lives with a transgender person'

José Luis Chilavert defends Benfica's footballer Prestianni following a controversy involving Vinicius, making homophobic remarks about Mbappé.

Feb 19 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court determines the removal of four police officers accused of physical assaults and homophobic insults during Carnival in Salvador

A court has temporarily removed four police officers in Brazil after allegations of physical assaults and homophobic insults during the Salvador Carnival.

Feb 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anniversaries of February 19: What happened on a day like today?

February 19 marks several significant anniversaries, including the Day Against Homophobia in Sports.

Feb 19 • 10:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BBB 26: Marcelo gets emotional recounting the homophobia experienced after leaving the house

Marcelo Alves, a contestant from BBB 26, shares his emotional experience with homophobia he faced after leaving the house.

Feb 19 • 08:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Book: Yle's correspondent Erkka Mikkonen's partner was denied access to their shared home in Russia – "That didn't work either"

The article discusses Erkka Mikkonen's new book on living as a homosexual in Putin's Russia, highlighting pervasive homophobia and the structural violence faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.

Feb 19 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Shia LaBeouf allegedly called queer man homophobic slurs before New Orleans arrest

Shia LaBeouf has been accused of hurling homophobic slurs at two men before being arrested in New Orleans for allegedly assaulting them.

Feb 18 • 22:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Rachida Dati Denies Homophobic Comments Towards Her Opponents

Rachida Dati, a candidate for the mayoralty of Paris, denies making homophobic remarks against her opponents and announces plans to file a defamation suit.

Feb 18 • 14:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tennis player Destanee Aiava announces her retirement at 25 with allegations of 'racism, misogyny, and homophobia'

Destanee Aiava, an Australian tennis player, announced her retirement at the age of 25, citing experiences of racism, misogyny, and homophobia in the professional sports community.

Feb 17 • 18:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It Was the Right Winner, but Unfortunately, Homophobia Still Exists Out There

The winner of the 2026 Danish Melodi Grand Prix is applauded by many, yet a significant backlash of homophobia surfaced on social media following the announcement.

Feb 16 • 20:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Enzo Aguilar and Edith Hermida Discuss the Scandal of Beto Casella and Joe Fernández

Enzo Aguilar and Edith Hermida commented on the recent scandal involving homophobic remarks made by Joe Fernández regarding a dancer from the Teatro Colón.

Feb 16 • 19:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Akylas: "I have been the victim of a homophobic attack, we ran away to escape"

Akylas, the winner of Greece's National Eurovision Final, discusses his childhood experiences with bullying and homophobia that have left a lasting impression on his life.

Feb 16 • 17:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How queer communities are finding strength in sport after hate

The article explores how LGBTQIA+ communities in Australia are gaining confidence and forming supportive networks through sports, despite facing a history of homophobia.

Feb 15 • 19:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The tense clash on social media between Yanina Latorre and Beto Casella: the furious back-and-forth

A heated exchange erupted on social media between host Yanina Latorre and radio presenter Beto Casella following a controversial episode involving homophobic remarks.

Feb 14 • 19:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The tense clash on social media between Yanina Latorre and Beto Casella: "You are homophobic and misogynistic"

A heated online exchange occurred between Yanina Latorre and Beto Casella over homophobic comments made by a colleague, leading to escalating tensions.

Feb 14 • 19:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The post with which Beto Casella apologized for homophobic comments on his program: 'It was so unpleasant'

Beto Casella publicly apologized for the homophobic remarks made by his colleague Joe Fernández against dancer Valentín Fresno, acknowledging the offense caused.

Feb 14 • 18:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Joe Fernández apologized to the dancer from the Teatro Colón after his homophobic comments: "I overstepped"

Joe Fernández publicly apologized for his homophobic remarks about a ballerina from Teatro Colón, following backlash against his comments during a radio broadcast.

Feb 14 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Joe Fernández apologized to the Colón dancer after his homophobic comments on Beto Casella's program

Joe Fernández publicly apologized to dancer Valentín Fresno for homophobic remarks made on a radio program, acknowledging that his comments were inappropriate.

Feb 14 • 02:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Beto Casella defended his colleague after his homophobic remarks against a dancer from the Teatro Colón

Beto Casella faced controversy after defending Joe Fernández, who made homophobic comments about Valentino Fresno from the Teatro Colón.

Feb 13 • 22:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gay couple stabbed on Consolação Street, central region of São Paulo, with suspected homophobic motivation

A gay couple was stabbed in São Paulo, leading to concerns over a potential homophobic attack.

Feb 13 • 16:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Julio Bocca showed his support for the dancer who received homophobic comments on Beto Casella's program

Julio Bocca expressed his support for dancer Valentín Fresno after Fresno faced homophobic comments during a live radio show.

Feb 13 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Doctor and lawyer are stabbed after leaving Higienópolis-Mackenzie Metro; victims suspect homophobia

A doctor and his lawyer partner were stabbed by three men shortly after exiting a metro station in São Paulo, and they suspect the attack was motivated by homophobia.

Feb 13 • 10:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

In Silence About the Chats, But for the LGBT Defenders, It Was All 'Homophobia'

The article critiques the silence of LGBT rights advocates regarding controversial comments made by Sigfrido Ranucci and questions their previous positions on homophobia.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Repudiable

A radio program sparked controversy due to homophobic remarks made about a young dancer's video, leading to public outcry and a strong response from the dancer himself.

Feb 13 • 03:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nurse reports homophobia and threats during service at Hemopi in Teresina

A nurse in Teresina, Brazil, reported experiencing homophobia and threats from a patient while working at Hemopi.

Feb 12 • 23:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Abel Braga suspended by STJD for homophobic statement

International's technical director, Abel Braga, has been suspended by STJD following a homophobic statement made during his introduction as the team's coach.

Feb 12 • 21:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

On Beto Casella's radio show, homophobic comments were made about a dancer from Colón and the young man responded

Comments deemed homophobic were made by the team of Beto Casella on a radio show regarding dancer Valentín Fresno, who subsequently responded via social media.

Feb 12 • 21:06 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headline: The hunt for homosexuals intensifies in Senegal

In Senegal, an increase in the persecution of homosexuals is causing widespread fear, as recent arrests highlight the intensifying homophobia in the country.

Feb 12 • 08:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Silences and Embarrassment on the Left Regarding Ranucci's Homophobia

Silence from left-leaning politicians regarding Sigfrido Ranucci's alleged homophobic remarks has raised eyebrows and questions about their commitment to civil rights.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Ranucci: "Giletti attacks me because Report is successful, public TV has never been like this"

Sigfrido Ranucci addresses criticisms of homophobia aimed at him amid controversies in Italian public television.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Ligue 1: PSG Summoned on February 18 by the LFP After Insulting Chants During the Classique Against OM

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been summoned by the Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) due to insulting chants and banners displayed by their supporters during a match against Olympique de Marseille.

Feb 11 • 20:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

LGBTQ Films in Munich: Queer Desire

The article discusses the film 'Plainclothes', which depicts a police officer's struggles in a homophobic environment as he navigates his undercover role and his own sexual identity.

Feb 11 • 11:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is convicted of slander after homophobic attack on a couple of women in a restaurant in RS; video shows assaults

A woman was convicted for making homophobic remarks towards two women in a Rio Grande do Sul restaurant, following a video recording of the incident.

Feb 11 • 09:43 UTC

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