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BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a Texas police officer who has been charged with murder has resigned after the shooting.  Trump authorises sanctions and slaps tariffs on Turkey in an attempt to punish the historical ally for its deadly offensive in Syria.  Activists remain defiant after Uganda proposes the death penalty for gay sex.  ALL in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of WTX News Briefing. ……………………………………………………. TEXAS OFFICER CHARGED WITH MURDER RESIGNS AFTER SHOOTING Arab News says police officer Aaron…

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Yelena Grigotyeva, a prominent LGBT rights activist has been found dead with multiple stab wounds and signs of strangulation near her home in St Petersburg. The 41-year-old was found in bushes on Sunday, local police say. A fellow activist posted on Facebook that Ms Grigotyeva had been receiving death threats and had been the victim of violence. It is believed she had filed several police complaints.  It has been reported, a suspect has been detained in connection with her murder. Ms Grigotyeva regularly campaigned for human rights in Russia and opposition causes. The rights of the LGBT community is just…

Paul Morrissey, famed for his work with Andy Warhol and The Velvet Underground, has died aged 86. The director was suffering from a bout of pneumonia and died in a New York hospital on Monday, confirmed by his archivist Michael Chaiken. Morrisey was a cult filmmaker and directed works like Flesh, Trash, and Women in Revolt, two of which starred Warhol, who he met in 1965. He started making low-budget films, exploring the lives of models, artists, drag queens, and LGBTQ+ actors who were known as Warhol’s ‘superstars’. This made him a key figure in the artist’s Factory studio, collaborating…

Homophobia rife in schools as three-quarters of primary age children report hearing derogatory comments Homophobic language is rife among young children with three-quarters of nine- to 11-year-olds reporting hearing it, according to new research. Charity Just Like Us surveyed more than 31,000 pupils across the UK, including 4,307 primary school children aged nine to 11. The vast majority – 78 per cent – of the primary school children said they had heard homophobic language, and 80 per cent of secondary school pupils reported the same. Some primary school children cited the social media app TikTok as the place where they…

Thai king signs same-sex marriage bill into law Thailand has made history as the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex unions, following the signing of a landmark marriage equality bill by the king. The bill, which passed the Senate in June, received royal endorsement and was officially published in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday. It is set to take effect on January 22 of next year. This moment marks a significant victory for LGBTQ+ activists, who have spent years campaigning for marriage equality in Thailand. The move is seen as a major step forward in LGBTQ+ rights in…

The 1975 sued over Malaysia concert with Matty Healy kiss The organisers of the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur are suing British band The 1975 for £1.9 million ($2.4 million) after frontman Matty Healy’s actions led to the event’s cancellation. During their performance last July, Healy criticised Malaysia’s anti-LGBT laws, used profanity, and kissed a male band member on stage, violating the festival’s strict rules. Homosexual acts are illegal in Malaysia, and punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Festival rules also prohibit discussing politics and religion, swearing, smoking, or drinking on stage. The band allegedly breached these…

The International Olympic Committee has voted for the creation of the first Olympic Esports Games, only without the games people care about. While esports has been a fixture of the gaming landscape for years now, its path to being recognised as a sport by the Olympics has been a somewhat slow crawl. The first major step came with the creation of the Olympic Esports Series, which was first held in Singapore in June 2023. The event faced criticism, however, over the choice of games on the line-up, which ranged from Gran Turismo 7, a version of Fortnite where you shoot…

No arrests have yet been made and police want to question the man pictured (Picture: Metropolitan Police Service) Painted Pride flags defaced by vandal for third time in Forest Gate | UK News A man is wanted for a string of homophobic and transphobic hate crimes after he vandalised Pride flags three times. The three large Pride flags were vandalised outside Forest Gate railway station in London, on Friday. This follows vandalism on June 23 and June 26 which police officers say are linked. No arrests have yet been made. James Rush from the Metropolitan Police said: ‘We stand with the…

Bristol suitcase victims named as man charged with double murder | UK News Suspect Yostin Andres Mosquera (left) pictured with the two victims – 62-year-old Albert Alfonso (left) and 71-year-old Paul Longworth (right) A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of two men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol and at a home in west London. Yostin Andres Mosquera, of Scotts Road, Shepherd’s Bush, was arrested in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday morning. He was remanded in custody following his appearance at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court this afternoon. The…

I grew up queer and terrified – moving to the UK changed everything I remember from an early age struggling with my gender. I felt very uncomfortable in girl’s clothes like dresses, skirts and (god forbid) tights. I would always sit ‘like a boy’ with my legs spread, which, well, didn’t make anyone in my family happy. Growing up queer in Russia made me feel apprehensive most of the time. It’s only been since moving to London that I’ve felt calm. The real drama with my identity began with the physical changes of puberty, which were especially distressing for 12-year-old…

Photo of suspect released as police probe vandalism of Pride flag Detectives probing a ‘linked series of homophobic hate crimes’ in east London have released a photo of their chief suspect.  The image, released yesterday by the Metropolitan Police, comes as London holds its annual LGBTQ+ Pride march. The force has outlined how in the early hours of last Sunday, they were called to a scene at Forest Gate Railway Station on Woodgrange Road, east London, where a large Pride flag on the nearby pavement had been vandalised. Further reports came in on Wednesday ‘regarding criminal damage to two other…

Tens of thousands take to streets during London’s annual Pride march | UK News The streets of the capital were fit to burst earlier today as thousands came out to participate in London’s annual Pride parade. Organisers of the event, which this year carries the theme #WeAreEverywhere, say they aim to ‘raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and advocate for the freedoms that will enable everyone to live their lives on equal footing’. The celebrations were kicked off at noon on Saturday by London Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan and his wife, Saadiya Khan, who were accompanied by London Assembly Conservative chairman…

Mighty Hoopla bosses on banning artists to keep ‘Gay Glastonbury’ festival safe Glyn Fussell and Jamie Tagg have built a ‘queer utopia’ with one of London’s biggest festivals, Mighty Hoopla, and now they’re looking to the future. It’s hard to believe Mighty Hoopla only started in 2017, but its astronomical growth in recent years has seen pop stars such as Kelly Rowland, Rita Ora, Jessie Ware, Cheryl and Becky Hill grace the mainstage. Now, tens of thousands flock to Brockwell Park each summer for what has not only become an essential date in the LGBTQ+ calendar but has burst through…

The best things to do in London this weekend: (June 15-16) Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title It’s the Euros! It’s Father’s Day! It’s Pride month! It’s… literally one of the busiest weekends of the year so far. Aside from all of that, London’s biggest foodie festival is also in town, bringing hundreds of the capital’s best restaurants to Regent’s Park, where you can eat, drink and make merry to your heart’s content. Plus there are plenty of deals and freebies up for grabs. Especially useful if…

Joanna Cherry criticises ‘Stalinist’ leadership of Nicola Sturgeon The comments were made in The National and in a new book of essays by gender critical women. In The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht, published on Thursday, Ms Cherry recounts her sacking from the SNP front bench in 2021. At the time, the then Westminster leader of the group, Ian Blackford, said she had been demoted because of her “unacceptable behaviour.” He never explained what this meant, but his decision came a week after members of Out for Independence, the official LGBT wing of the SNP, criticised Ms Cherry for defending a…

Teachers could get protection against blasphemy claims under new laws There is no bias in the title provided. Teachers could be given protection from claims of blasphemy under proposals reportedly set out in a new government-commissioned report. According to The Times, the report will urge the Department for Education (DfE) to issue schools with statutory guidance to protect teachers’ freedom of expression – including that schools should not automatically suspend teachers over blasphemy claims. It would also prevent schools from publicly identifying teachers involved and, unlike sex education, schools would not be obliged to consult parents, faith or community groups…

Summary The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding an extra $50 billion for wage hikes and various social justice provisions in contract negotiations with the public schools system. Despite underwhelming student results, the union is pushing for significant salary increases and benefits, including fully paid abortions, new migrant services, and LGBT-related requirements. The union’s audacious demands, including 9% annual wage increases and extensive social justice provisions, have sparked controversy. With deep political ties and significant financial contributions to Mayor Brandon Johnson, the union’s demands could lead to increased taxes for residents. Critics argue that the demands go beyond traditional bargaining and…

One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush can ‘finally breathe’ after coming out as queer Sophia Bush has spoken about identifying as queer for the first time. Although the One Tree Hill star hates the notion that we still have to ‘come out’ in 2024, she felt it was important when we’re ‘seeing the most aggressive attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community in modern history’. In a personal essay, she has detailed her journey to reach this point and said previous partners have always been aware of ‘what I’m into’. In Glamour, she wrote: ‘I think I’ve always known that my sexuality…

Thailand’s lower house has passed a bill giving legal recognition to same-sex marriage. It will next head to the Senate and then need a royal endorsement to become law. But it’s widely expected to pass by the end of 2024 and will make Thailand the only Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex unions. 

Leo Varadkar, the Irish prime minister, has announced his immediate resignation as party leader and plans to step down as taoiseach once his successor from Fine Gael is appointed.

Netflix’s tense new horror with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score hailed ‘best queer film’ Femme has arrived on Netflix and the gritty LGBTQ+ horror is captivating audiences. Directed by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping, the film follows Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) also known as celebrated London drag artist Aphrodite Banks. One night after a show, he is brutally attacked by a man (George Mackay) while stepping out of a show to buy cigarettes. Though he recovers from the brutal beating, Jules becomes more and more reclusive as he comes to terms with his trauma. After identifying his attacker, Preston, Jules…

Condolences have poured in for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, the suspected victims of a murder in Australia at the hands of a police officer. 

I created a trans-exclusive week-long stay in a UK-based resort.

The Saudi dream has ended rather quickly.