LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
LGBTI charity condemns Berlin pride attack but warns it must not ‘fuel hatred of Muslims’
ILGA-Europe, Europe’s largest LGBTI rights organisation, has condemned the Berlin pride attack, but warned it “must not be used to fuel hatred against migrants, foreigners or Muslim communities”. On Saturday (25 July), Berlin’s Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade, which is a pride event, was canc...
Epstein allegedly arranged same-sex marriage for girlfriend to get green card
Jeffrey Epstein allegedly arranged for his girlfriend Dr Karyna Shuliak to marry one of his female assistants in order to get her a green card. According to a new report by the New York Times, Epstein helped Dr Shuliak, from Belarus, get her US citizenship after she overstayed her student visa. S...
Statement from ILGA-Europe on the Berlin CSD terrorist attack
We are deeply saddened by the deadly attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day celebrations on Saturday, and condemn the violence. Our thoughts are with the […] The post Statement from ILGA-Europe on the Berlin CSD terrorist attack first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Ohio community hits back as anti-LGBTQ+ billboards appear in state
Anti-LGBTQ+ billboards funded by the Seattle-based organisation Them Before Us have sparked widespread backlash across rural Ohio, with residents and advocacy groups launching their own campaign in support of LGBTQ+ families. The billboards, which read, “No child has two dads. No child has two mo...
Dylan Mulvaney claps back after Trump’s insulting White House speech
Dylan Mulvaney has responded after President Donald Trump mocked her and CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins during his speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday night (24 July). While congratulating Collins on an award for her coverage of the administration, Trump crit...
Michelle Yeoh praises Blade Runner 2099 co-star Hunter Schafer as an ‘action hero’
Michelle Yeoh has praised her Blade Runner 2099 co-star Hunter Schafer for her performance in the upcoming sci-fi action series. Speaking on a Hall H panel at San Diego Comic Con on 25 July, Euphoria actress Schafer shared her experience of shooting the miniseries, which is set to premiere on Ama...
Strictly favourite Carlos Gu wows with dramatic drag makeover for Asian Pride UK
Make-up artist Jessie O’Leary shared the photos on Instagram with a “Guess Who” tease, as commenters called the look “insane”. The post Strictly favourite Carlos Gu wows with dramatic drag makeover for Asian Pride UK appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Rosie O’Donnell says Donald Trump feud is like ‘post-traumatic stress disorder’
The comedian said two decades of being used “as a punchline” took a lasting toll, and explained why distance from the news cycle has made her feel “softer”. The post Rosie O’Donnell says Donald Trump feud is like ‘post-traumatic stress disorder’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, b...
Trump targets Dylan Mulvaney and more LGBTQ+ figures in White House speech
President Donald Trump used some of his speech at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner to insult a handful of LGBTQ+ journalists and public figures. The Correspondents’ Dinner took place in Washington DC on 24 July, and was intended to recognise achievements in journalism an...
London Trans+ Pride 2026 makes history with record-breaking number of attendees
An estimated 150,000 people marched through central London on Saturday (25 July) for what organisers described as the world’s largest Trans+ Pride event, with demonstrators calling for stronger protections for transgender people and voicing opposition to recent changes affecting trans rights. The...
Romanian Pride goes ahead despite fourth consecutive ban
An LGBTQ+ Pride march in Romania went ahead at the weekend despite it being banned for the fourth consecutive year. The 25 July march took place in Oradea, a city in western Romania with a population of around 180,000 people. Ark Oradea, the event’s organisers, reportedly submitted more than 100 ...
Berlin Pride suspect Abdul Ballout shot dead after police say he charged officers with a bladed weapon
The van-ramming during Christopher Street Day celebrations killed one person and injured 29, as federal prosecutors prepare to take over the case. The post Berlin Pride suspect Abdul Ballout shot dead after police say he charged officers with a bladed weapon appeared first on PinkNews | Latest le...
An Attack on Berlin Pride, and a Community in Mourning
A vehicle was driven into the crowd at the close of Berlin's Christopher Street Day on 25 July, killing one woman and injuring sixteen. What we know so far, and how the queer community is answering.
Berlin Pride van attack – police name 21-year old suspect Abdul B with alleged ties to ‘Islamist scene’
Police have named 21-year-old Abdul B. and urged the public not to approach him, after one woman was killed and at least 16 people were injured near Berlin’s CSD celebrations. The post Berlin Pride van attack – police name 21-year old suspect Abdul B with alleged ties to ‘Islamist scene’ appeared...
Berlin Pride parade cancelled after vehicle hits crowd – one dead and several with life-threatening injuries
Police said a vehicle entered the park near the march route, as organisers urged people to leave calmly and avoid the Tiergarten area. The post Berlin Pride parade cancelled after vehicle hits crowd – one dead and several with life-threatening injuries appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian,...
The LGBTQ+ athletes to cheer on at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team LGBTQ+ is heading to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in hopes of many gold medals. The 23rd Commonwealth Games is being held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August. This year, the program features just 10 sports, cutting the usual program in half. This means a smaller outing for Team LGB...
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Layla Taylor seems to confirm girlfriend
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor appears to have confirmed the identity of her new girlfriend, weeks after coming out as bisexual. Taylor, 24, seemingly revealed she is dating Colorado-based content creator and barber Kelsie Chesser, after being spotted in the comments of one of...
Russell T Davies on Tip Toe’s horrifyingly violent ending: ‘Delighted it was over’
Tip Toe creator and writer Russell T Davies has reflected on shooting the show’s harrowing finale. Warning: spoilers ahead of the ending of Tip Toe. The five-part Channel 4 miniseries chronicled the growing tension and hostility between warring Manchester neighbours Leo (Alan Cumming) and Clive (...
John Waters embraces being an ‘old-school gay’: ‘Never was a Muscle Mary’
Legendary filmmaker John Waters says he’s proud to be an “old-school gay” and has never felt obligated to fit the image ideals often celebrated within gay culture. Speaking in Thursday’s (23 July) episode of Finding Fire Island, the Pink Flamingos and Hairspray director reflected on turning 80 in...
Florida book ban forces libraries to weigh up ‘nuclear option’ of removing fiction
The ramifications of Florida’s book ban laws may be reaching new heights, as evidenced by a discussion on book moderation in a Florida school board meeting. During a 16 June Clay County School Board workshop, published to YouTube, district leaders openly discussed “nuclear options” for dealing wi...
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