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‘Hacked’ Iker Casillas apologises after ‘I’m gay’ tweet labelled disrespectful

Former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has apologised to the LGBT community, claiming his official Twitter account had been hacked after a post earlier on Sunday read: “I hope you respect me – I’m gay.” The message quickly gained ...

09 Oct 2022 at 22:21

Football

‘Hacked’ Iker Casillas apologises to LGBT community after ‘I’m gay’ Twitter post

09 Oct 2022 at 20:11

World

Adultery becomes a punishable offence in Indonesia’s criminal code

Indonesia’s parliament has passed a long-awaited and controversial revision of its penal code that criminalises extramarital sex and applies to citizens and visiting foreigners alike. A parliamentary task force finalised the bill in ...

06 Dec 2022 at 08:41

Blackpool’s Jake Daniels will be ‘inspiration to many’ after coming out, says PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson commended the “bravery” and “courage” of Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels after he came out as gay. The 17-year-old forward on Monday became the first British man in the professional game to come out ...

16 May 2022 at 20:25

US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis meets Foreign Secretary in UK visit

Ron DeSantis has been hosted in the UK by Foreign Secretary James Cleverly as the Florida governor seeks to burnish his credentials ahead of a possible run against Donald Trump to be the Republican choice in the race for the ...

28 Apr 2023 at 13:45

Football

Jordan Henderson apologises to LGBTQ+ community for hurt caused by Saudi move

Jordan Henderson has apologised for any hurt he has caused to the LGBTQ+ community and insists his move to Saudi Arabia can help the gay rights movement. The England midfielder was a high-profile and vocal supporter of ...

05 Sept 2023 at 11:26

News

Comedy event featuring Graham Linehan cancelled after complaints

A stand-up comedy show featuring Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been cancelled after complaints were made to the venue. An Edinburgh venue has axed the Comedy Unleashed event featuring Linehan, a vocal critic ...

15 Aug 2023 at 21:40

Football

Jordan Henderson interview ‘re-establishes disappointment’ – Pride in Football

Jordan Henderson’s presence in Saudi Arabia could be “more harmful” to the local LGBTQ+ community, according to a leading gay rights group. The England midfielder has said in his first interview since his ...

05 Sept 2023 at 16:13

Football

England will ‘continue to fight’ for inclusivity in football – Leah Williamson

England captain Leah Williamson has spoken of the squad’s commitment to promoting inclusivity ahead of wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband at this month’s Arnold Clark Cup. Williamson referred to Czech ...

15 Feb 2023 at 19:25

Minister: No sexual assaults by trans inmates in women’s prisons since reforms

Transgender women held in women’s prisons in England and Wales have committed no assaults or sexual assaults since reforms were introduced in 2019, according to the Government. Prisons minister ...

21 Feb 2023 at 15:07

World

Thai parliament approves bill to legalise same-sex marriage

Legislators in Thailand’s lower house of parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first in south-east Asia to legalise equal rights for ...

27 Mar 2024 at 09:06

Life

10 years since the first same-sex marriage in England and Wales: How to plan your dream LGBTQ+ wedding

A decade ago, on March 29, 2014, the first same sex marriages in England and Wales took place, as the 2013 Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act came into force. This was a huge step in the fight ...

26 Mar 2024 at 12:53

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