LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
58 UK libraries stock ‘self-help’ book which encourages conversion for trans kids
A “harmful” self-help book aimed at parents of transgender children is currently stocked in 58 UK public libraries. An investigation by QueerAF found that When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents by therapists Lisa Marchiano, Stella O’Malley and Sasha Ayad is available to loan ...
Country singer Maren Morris had ‘bi trauma’ after first female relationship
Country singer Maren Morris has opened up about how her first relationship with a woman ended with threats, lies and what she describes as “borderline extortion”. The Grammy-winning singer, who came out as bisexual in 2024, opened up about her experience in a now deleted TikTok, saying she was up...
Caitlyn Jenner says she still ‘loves’ Trump despite passport gender marker issue
Caitlyn Jenner says she’s still a Trump supporter, even after the administration’s own policies saw her issued a passport with a male gender marker. Speaking on Fox News, the 76-year-old revealed she had spent years working with lawyers to ensure all her documentation, including her passport, glo...
Below Deck’s Fraser Olender and Matt Rogers relationship update after ‘break’
Comedian Matt Rogers has given an update on his relationship with Below Deck star Fraser Olender, after the latter’s “traumatic” health issues. Last year, Olender, 33, revealed that he’d ended up in hospital with “vape poisoning”. He explained that his symptoms had been very similar to a heart at...
Olivia Colman recast in Heartstopper Forever with TV icon set to play Nick’s mum
Olivia Colman will not return after missing season three, as the Netflix finale sets up Nick and Charlie’s long-distance future. The post Olivia Colman recast in Heartstopper Forever with TV icon set to play Nick’s mum appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ n...
Thousands more LGBTQ+ Australians can now donate blood after major rule change
Thousands more gay and bisexual men and transgender people are allowed to donate blood in Australia from 20 April following a major rule change. Previously, many people from the LGBTQ+ community were not eligible to donate blood if they had had sex with anyone in the last three months, even if th...
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird split after nearly a decade: ‘Loving out loud matters’
In a joint statement, the pair said they made the decision “together with so much love, respect, and care” and thanked their community for support. The post Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird split after nearly a decade: ‘Loving out loud matters’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and t...
Star of hit medical drama The Pitt opens up about their experience with gender dysphoria
The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh has opened up about her experience with gender dysphoria in a new open essay. This comes after Ganesh shared that they are queer and use she/they pronouns. The 28-year-old actor, who plays the much-loved Dr Samira Mohan on the popular HBO medical drama, has recently ...
What is a ‘touch-me-not’ lesbian? Everything you need to know about the term
A touch-me-not – also known as a stone top – lesbian is a term used almost exclusively in the sapphic community. Language and phrases have become vital tools for self-expression when it comes to identity and desires for queer people. But there have been many misconceptions about touch-me-not lesb...
14 fascinating facts about queer superstar Cynthia Erivo – including who she’s dating
Cynthia Erivo is the name on everyone’s lips again. She’s starring in West End play Dracula, which has entered its final six weeks of performances at the Noël Coward Theatre in London. Also last year, the actor, alongside her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande, became the centre-point of a cultural phe...
Spain confirms it will not broadcast 2026 Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation
Spain’s public broadcaster, RTVE, will not air the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. This will mark the first time the show won’t be broadcast in the country since it began participating in 1961. This is the latest announcement that throws Eurovision into the spotlight. This year’s contest will be he...
The absurd true story of the lesbianism ban that never was – and why terrified men scrapped it
In the run up to Lesbian Visibility Week 2026, we’re taking you back over 100 years to examine how lesbianism was almost made illegal in 1920s Britain – and the reason lawmakers decided against a ban may surprise you. In August 1921, the First World War had recently ended with rationing still bei...
10 out and proud sapphic celebs you need to know about this Lesbian Visibility Week
It’s Lesbian Visibility Week from 20-26 April, and what better way to celebrate than by focusing on some amazing lesbian women who are in the public eye and proudly representing the community. Many queer women have different feelings and opinions about the word lesbian but, nevertheless, the lesb...
Seven fabulous sapphic events to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week
How are you spending your Lesbian Visibility Week in the UK? From Monday (April 20) to Sunday (April 26), there are so many fun, communal and educational events focused on celebrating and raising awareness of lesbian women and non-binary people. To help guide your Lesbian Visibility Weeks celebra...
Hollyoaks legend James Sutton joins OnlyFans in ‘natural next step’
Actor James Sutton, best known for playing gay character John Paul McQueen on Hollyoaks, has joined adult platform OnlyFans. Sutton, 43, announced on Friday 17 April that he has launched an account on the platform following his recent departure from the Channel 4 soap. The actor is using the acco...
Caitlyn Jenner is upset about Trump’s trans passport policy and everyone’s saying the same thing
Right-wing transgender media personality Caitlyn Jenner has opened up about the imact President Donald Trump’s new trans passport policy has had on her, and a lot of people online are making the same comment. As reported by Newsweek, Caitlyn Jenner said in a recent interview with conservative com...
Belarus groups LGBTQ+ people with ‘paedophiles’ with new anti-propaganda law
On Wednesday (15 April), Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a sweeping new law banning so-called “propaganda” of LGBTQ+ identities. The legislation controversially groups homosexuality and gender transition alongside paedophiles and “refusal to have children”. Human rights groups an...
Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for using the F-slur online as a teenager
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, has apologised after old tweets were unearthed that show her using the F-slur and N-word in 2013. The posts were unearthed by right-wing website The Washington Free Beacon last month, and include her responding to a Twitter user with the n-word: ...
Beyond the ‘fetish’: Why queer women find sanctuary in BL and M/M romance
Male/Male romances have been flooding our social media platforms – no complaining here. Back in the Tumblr days, it’s where many of us who were figuring out our preferences in boys, girls and gender non-conforming people found solace in happy queer representation beyond what we currently had. The...
Lauren Boebert shoots back at Dave Chappelle over ‘weaponising’ trans jokes claim
Right-wing Colorado representative Lauren Boebert is not happy with Dave Chappelle after the comedian accused Republicans of “weaponising” his trans jokes. Responding to Chappelle’s claims, vehemently anti-LGBTQ+ politician Boebert stated: “You’re a comedian, be a little tougher.” She then called...
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