In the Netherlands, D66 wins the election as Rob Jetten is set to become the first gay open prime minister, in New York future Major Zohran Mamdani spent Halloween campaigning in a gay club, in Germany, police probe shots fired at rapper Shirin David’s office, in Colombia suspect is arrested after a UK scientist was ‘lured to his death through Grindr’, Berlin Sex Museum opens bold new exhibition on the city’s sexual culture — and Much More

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In the UK, King Charles III unveils the UK’s first memorial to LGBT+ armed forces veterans Taipei had the biggest pride parade in Asia, in Berlin, prosecutors open an investigation intoa drag entertainer over child exploitation suspicions, in Austria, a scandal over humanitarian’s legacy crumbles amid abuse scandal, in South Korea, same-sexcouples can now register their relationship with the government for the first time

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We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday.

This week:

Council of Europe concerned about the situation of trans people in Great Britain, Apple TV delays “The Savant” amid fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination, US revokes six foreigners’ visas over social media comments criticising Charlie Kirk, Cameroon Police Arrest Five Men for Alleged Homosexuality, Church of Norway Issues Historic Apology to LGBTQ+ Community - and much more.

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This week: EU shelves “chat control” proposal amid Germany and the Netherlands’ withdrawal, queer YouTubers paved the way for a generation to come out online, Finland is a leader in citizen proficiency, Trump delivers transphobic tirade during visit of Canadian Prime Minister

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This week: At Pecs in Hungary, Thousands Defy Orbán, an anti-LGBT Czech Billionaire’s Win Elections, FBI Fires Gay Agent for Desk Flag, 2025 Lambda Literary Awards Honour Best in Queer Writing— and Much More

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This week: Internal rift rocks Thunberg-backed Gaza flotilla over “queer activist” presence, in Moldova pro-European party secures parliamentary majority, in Slovakia constitutional change curbing LGBT+ rights, elevating national law over EU, in Germany queer modernism exhibition opens in Düsseldorf — and much more.

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We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday.

This week: FBI under scrutiny over plan to label transgender individuals as “violent extremists”, Gay Rights Groups Launch Global Alliance to Counter Gender Ideology, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits, says Unilever has “silenced” their activism, Turkey Ministry Seeks Ban on Queer Singer’s New Song on ‘Public Morality’ Grounds — and Much More

Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vital and compelling queer news.

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We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday.

This week: The Kyiv court recognises a same-sex relationship for the first time, Dutch parliament votes to criminalise ‘conversion therapy’ , HRC Urges Wall Street Journal to Retract Report Linking Kirk Suspect to Trans Community, London Takes First Place in Global Gay Cruising Rankings, In Uganda Alleged blackmailer of LGBTQ+ community Arrested, Emmys 2025: Quiet Gains in Queer Visibility Amid Broader Recognition and much more.

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