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The granddaughter of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini has left Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s ‘Brothers of Italy’ party as she believes it is too right wing on LGBTQ+ and other minority rights. Rachele Mussolini, who is a city councillor in Rome said she was joining the centre-right Forza Italia. Forza Italia is part of the Italian government’s ruling coalition, but is seen as more liberal than Meloni’s party. ‘It is time to turn the page and join a party that I feel is closer to my moderate and centrist sensibilities,’ the 50-year-old told the Ansa news agency. Mussolini is known…

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Homophobic vandals tear down advert for UK’s first LGBTQ+ comedy club | UK News An advert for the UK’s first LGBTQ+ comedy club has been ripped down by vandals, in what the owners say is the latest example of high-profile homophobia in London. The Queer Comedy Club is preparing to open its new permanent home at the Elephant Park development in the south-east of the capital. But shortly after founders David Ian, Kate Dale and Jeremy Topp left the city on Monday to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe, the as-yet-unfinished site was targeted. A section of vinyl promoting the new…

According to a legal settlement, gender identity and sexual orientation may be addressed in Florida classrooms as long as it’s not part of formal instruction. Announced on Monday, the settlement clarifies the boundaries of a contentious state education law, leaving it intact.

Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country.

While FIFA hasn’t officially announced the 2034 host, Saudi Arabia is currently the only contender.

Matthew Lehigh pleaded guilty to two counts of hate crimes after terrorizing the LGBTQ community in Boise.

‘Black queer people have existed, do exist, and will always exist.’

Chick-fil-A to try again in UK four years after LGBT backlash Four years after failing to launch Chic-Fil-A in the UK, the American fast food chain will try again. The junk-food restaurant wants to open five restaurants in the UK – no sites have been chosen just yet, but the first will open in early 2025. In 2019, the company attempted to get into the UK market but faced a boycott over its founders’ support for Christian groups opposed to same-sex marriage. The firm is still run by the Cathy family – who founded it, but has made a policy…

Capital punishment in Uganda has not been abolished.

It could turn out to be an expensive protest.

The film adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s bestselling gay rom-com is coming to Prime Video.

The singer was prepared to go down for the stunt.

The idea was first floated in the House of Commons by outgoing defence secretary Ben Wallace.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is no stranger to diatribes against the European Union, decried “population exchanges” orchestrated by the “federalist empire” on Saturday and accused Brussels of leading an “LGBT+ offensive”.

The government ordered the festival to be cancelled over Matty’s ‘conduct’.

The Hungarian crackdown on LGBT rights provided a boost to Budapest Pride this weekend, with tens of thousands pouring into the streets despite the 35 degrees heat, organisers said.

‘The public looks on the church wondering why it’s preaching a message of love, while discriminating against those who do that.’

Russian lawmakers have adopted a bill banning gender change in what is seen as a new blow to LGBTQ+ rights.

‘We are still here, we are still queer.’

As Pride month draws to a close, activists warn public debate on a number of issues is becoming increasingly polarised and violent.

Five new ‘rainbow plaques’ have been announced ahead of Pride in London.

‘I intentionally and after deliberation caused the death of each victim,’ Aldrich told the judge.

I don’t want people around me who present a risk to my safety.

Dr Hsien Chew MBE shared his thoughts on the LGBTQ+ community ahead of taking part in Pride London.