LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Ann Widdecombe’s track record on LGBTQ+ issues as she dies at 78
Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78. She became a pop culture figure after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother but has been regarded as an extreme opponent of LGBTQ+ equality. “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right...
Gay cruise rejected by Turkey also blocked by Egypt, organisers say
An LGBTQ+ cruise ship that was barred from docking in Turkey last week has now also been rejected by Egypt, the cruise’s organisers have said. Atlantis Events CEO Rich Campbell revealed that Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady was scheduled to dock in Alexandria on 9 July as an alternative to Turkey but...
This is why Finn Wolfhard fans think he just came out as bisexual
Rarely a day goes by when there isn’t a rumour that some celebrity or other has come out, but Finn Wolfhard fans think they’ve just found proof he is bisexual. The Stranger Things star, whose character was one half of fan-ship Byler, alongside Noah Schnapp, who did actually come out as gay, has r...
Riley Gaines mercilessly mocked for going off on Elliot Page for no reason
Self-described “TERF” Riley Gaines has been mercilessly mocked by internet users after she publicly misgendered and insulted Elliot Page for no reason. Taking to X on 7 July, Gaines shared her thoughts on the Academy Award-nominated actor in the quotes of a video of him signing autographs in Lond...
Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody’s Shane and Ilya sit down for flirty chat
Heated Rivalry fans, a musical parody is heading to Edinburgh Fringe in August – and the stage show’s own Shane and Ilya had a very flirty chat just for you. Fans of the television series and books will be familiar with Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, their rivalry on the ice and their passion ...
Yungblud fans concerned as he pulls out of festival: ‘Come back stronger’
The 28-year-old told fans he’s “taking this extremely seriously” and “facing head on what’s going on for the good of the long term”. The post Yungblud fans concerned as he pulls out of festival: ‘Come back stronger’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
15 the gay and bisexual royals that you aren’t taught about in school
For hundreds of years, monarchies around the world have had gay and bisexual royals, shrouded in varying degrees of secrecy and historical debate. Despite a member of the British Royal Family rarely having come out as gay or bisexual, many well-known figures lived relatively openly with same-sex ...
Florida Republican candidate claims giraffes prove everyone is ‘born straight’
A Republican congressional candidate in Florida is facing criticism after saying people cannot be born gay because he believes everyone is “born straight”, claiming that same-sex attraction does not exist in nature to support his argument. During an editorial board interview with the South Florid...
Catherine Tate suddenly pulls out of Oh, Mary! run as replacement confirmed
The West End comedy has confirmed a swift handover for Mary Todd Lincoln, with the show’s creator set to step into the role from 20 July. The post Catherine Tate suddenly pulls out of Oh, Mary! run as replacement confirmed appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBT...
Texas Tech sued over policy ‘erasing’ LGBTQ+ and Black history from classrooms
A coalition of academic freedom and civil rights groups is suing the Texas Tech University System, accusing it of restricting what professors can teach about race, sexual orientation and gender identity. The federal lawsuit, filed in El Paso on Wednesday (8 July), challenges two directives issued...
Gay teacher and LGBTQ+ ally parent win $1million lawsuit after false ‘child abduction ring’ claim
The two trials were held in consecutive weeks in June, and an attorney for the defendants has said they plan to appeal. The post Gay teacher and LGBTQ+ ally parent win $1million lawsuit after false ‘child abduction ring’ claim appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | ...
New Hampshire Gov. signs law requiring schools to out trans students
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte has signed legislation requiring public school employees to disclose information about transgender students to their parents or legal guardians, reversing a 2024 state Supreme Court ruling that upheld students’ privacy rights in certain circumstances. Ayotte’s offi...
Met Police officer fired for anti-LGBTQ+ social media posts
An officer for the Metropolitan Police has been fired for sharing anti-LGBTQ+, misogynistic and ableist content on his social media accounts. PC Alejandro Varela-Garcia, who worked for the Met’s South East Command Unit, posted footage that mocked women, people with disabilities and members of the...
RuPaul continues most Emmy-nominated reality host streak with 11th nod
Queen diva herself RuPaul is continuing a streak of being the most Emmy-nominated reality TV host of all time with his 11th nomination. Throughout RuPaul’s tenure as the host of RuPaul’s Drag Race, the star has taken home the gong for the ‘Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Pro...
Three men acquitted in murder case of LGBTQ+ journalist Lyra McKee
Three men charged with the murder of queer journalist Lyra McKee have been acquitted by a judge in Northern Ireland, more than six years after the 29-year-old was fatally shot while covering an April 2019 riot in Derry. McKee was killed after being struck by a bullet on 18 April 2019 after a mask...
Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 as fans pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart icon
‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75, it has been announced. A message was shared on the Welsh singer’s official website confirming the sad news. It read: “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in...
GB News hit with over 2,000 Ofcom complaints after guests’ anti-LGBTQ+ comments
GB News has been hit with more than 2,000 Ofcom complaints relating to comments about the LGBTQ+ community from two guests. The Saturday Five, which aired on 20 June, has received a total of 1,927 complaints over two weeks. They relate to comments made by a guest who goes by “Based and Bougie”. T...
15 celebrities who grew up dirt poor and spoke about it
These celebrities who grew up poor have spoken publicly about poverty, housing insecurity, or serious financial hardship, and what came next. The post 15 celebrities who grew up dirt poor and spoke about it appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Why Heated Rivalry was snubbed in 2026 Emmy nominations as Connor Storrie gets nod
Heated Rivalry is undoubtedly one of the biggest shows on television in the past 12 months, but it got no nominations at the 2026 Emmys. But it turns out there’s a very simple reason for that, which has nothing to do with whether the show is good or not (it is, it’s very good). Heated […] The pos...
Press Release: Europe’s LGBTI Leaders Call on Brussels to Defend Assembly Rights
As Pride restrictions, violence and funding cuts spread across Europe, ILGA Europe and EPOA call on Brussels to treat threats to Pride as threats to […] The post Press Release: Europe’s LGBTI Leaders Call on Brussels to Defend Assembly Rights first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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