Law & Courts · July 8, 2026
Canadian far-right party leader charged over rainbow crosswalk vandalism
Amrit Birring and Errol Povah were formally charged after a video showed black spray paint being used on a Surrey rainbow crossing.
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News · Jul 7
Met Police investigate antisemitic abuse reported at London Pride
Officers are reviewing footage shared online after Jewish LGBTQ+ attendees said they were targeted during Saturday’s march in central London.
Entertainment · Jul 6
Alice Oseman on ending Heartstopper with Volume 6 and the Netflix film
The creator says the final pages came together while writing Volume 6, as the franchise closes out Nick and Charlie’s school years with Heartstopper Forever arriving on Netflix on 17 July.
News · Jul 6
Turkey turns away LGBTQ+ cruise ship carrying 2,000 passengers and Patti LuPone
Authorities in Aydin province said the charter did not fit the country’s “moral values” and cancelled the ship’s planned stop in Kuşadası.
Politics · Jul 5
Pro-Palestinian protests over Democrats expose political risks in Israel-Gaza fight
Back-to-back confrontations involving Scott Wiener and Dan Goldman show how Gaza politics are reshaping Democratic primaries and provoking fierce arguments over tactics.
News · Jul 4
London Pride draws 35,000 marchers as organisers stress protest and inclusion
Sadiq Khan joined crowds in central London as the annual LGBT+ Pride parade moved from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall via Piccadilly.
News · Jul 4
London Pride fills the city with color and crowds
Members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community gathered in London for the annual Pride parade, with more than 1.5 million people expected to attend.
LGBTQ Rights · Jul 2
UK draft conversion practices bill opens door to asexual inclusion, Yasmin Benoit says
The government’s long-awaited bill was published on 25 June, and asexual activist Yasmin Benoit says it marks progress even as legal gaps remain.
Crime & Safety · Jul 2
USPS employee accused of threatening Lubbock Pride in FBI case
Michael Thompson, from Clovis, New Mexico, was arrested after investigators said he posted and deleted comments threatening violence against a Pride event in Texas.
Media · Jul 2
Royal Family restrict comments after JK Rowling post draws trans flag backlash
The official Royal Family Instagram account limited replies on a post showing Queen Camilla with JK Rowling after commenters responded with trans flag emojis and criticism.
Politics · Jul 2
Starmer praises LGBTQ+ Pride reception and calls UK parliament the “gayest” in the world
The prime minister made the remark during a 30 June event at 10 Downing Street, where he also pointed to his government's record on LGBTQ+ rights.
Culture · Jul 1
Madonna's TikTok Album Preview Shakes Things Up
Madonna is back and spilling the tea on her new album Confessions II! 🎤✨ Join her TikTok livestream with special guests and get ready to dance! 💃🕺
Politics · Jul 1
Havering Reform leader condemns Pride flag protest at town hall
Keith Prince said protesters had “abused our flagpoles” after Pride and Trans Pride flags were attached to unused poles outside the council building in response to the authority’s refusal to fly them during Pride Month.
Entertainment · Jun 30
La Voix Takes Over EastEnders Pride
🎤✨ La Voix is strutting into EastEnders for Pride! Ready for some drama at the Queen Vic? 🍹💖 Don't miss her fabulous performance!