West African countries, including Senegal, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, are increasing anti-LGBTQ+ laws, with Ghana passing a similar bill. This trend is driven by local political opportunism, military juntas, and international conservative groups, leading to severe impacts on the LGBTQ+ community and hindering HIV prevention efforts.
German farmer Michael Stucke's "Rainbow Wool" project rescues gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, and challenges the notion of sexual orientation as a choice.
German farmer Michael Stucke, with Nadia Leytes and late Johan, founded "Rainbow Wool" to save "unprofitable" gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding nearly 2000 LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, advocating for animal and human rights.
New analysis of a previously unpublished short story by World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing, "Pryce's Buoy," reveals a playful, humorous side and an embrace of his homosexuality, challenging the stereotype of him as an isolated genius.
Niger has arrested dozens, including military officials, for homosexuality following its new penal code enacted in February, criminalizing same-sex acts with up to 10 years imprisonment. This marks the first time homosexuality is illegal in Niger, mirroring trends in neighboring countries and impacting HIV services.
A World Cup Group G match in Seattle, designated a "Pride Match," has caused controversy as the Iranian and Egyptian football federations, from Muslim-majority nations with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, protest the event and urge FIFA to ban rainbow symbols.
A Victorian inquiry hears that international students from countries where homosexuality is illegal are being targeted through gay dating apps, leading to assaults, extortions, and threats of outting, with 95 attacks and 42 arrests reported since June 2024.
David Hockney's iconic painting 'A Bigger Splash' has become a symbol in gay domestic life, reflecting the artist's pioneering role in depicting same-sex desire and challenging homophobia in the art world.
David Hockney's early paintings, created when homosexuality was illegal in the UK, depicted same-sex relationships and desire in a way that was considered radical and a "peaceful, gay paradise." His work challenged social taboos and offered a normalized view of gay life.
Niger has enacted a new penal code that criminalizes homosexuality for the first time, imposing prison sentences of 5 to 10 years for same-sex acts and 10 to 20 years for same-sex marriage. The law also targets organizations supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
The 2026 Men's World Cup in the US is criticized for its "performative cruelty" and indifference to international perception, contrasting with the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The article highlights issues like visa rejections for participating nations and the detention of a Somali referee, suggesting FIFA has lost control to the host nation.
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko accused the West of attempting to impose homosexuality on the nation, defending new laws that double prison sentences for same-sex acts and criminalize promotion of LGBTQ+ rights. UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk criticized the legislation, warning of increased hate crimes and discrimination.
Nigel Farage faces criticism for backing Stephen Clayden, a Christian church leader who preached homosexuality is an 'abomination' leading to hell, in a dispute with Colchester council over a banning order.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Hungary's 2021 law banning LGBTQ+ content for minors violates fundamental EU rights. The decision marks a significant legal defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's administration.
Ein Gericht im Senegal hat einen 24-Jährigen zu sechs Jahren Haft und einer Geldstrafe verurteilt. Dies ist das erste Urteil nach der Verschärfung des Gesetzes gegen homosexuelle Beziehungen im März.
