Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal has ruled against recognising same-sex marriages made in the European Union. The new Polish government, however, says it will recognise foreign same-sex marriage certificates anyway.
Tim Curry, known for his work on stage and screen and for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. According to reports, Curry passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles. The cause of death has not been announced.
Dolly Parton had a huge heart and was a true ally of LGBTIQ+ rights. The country music superstar, actor, philanthropist and lifelong queer ally peacefully died at home — Tuesday, 25 August 2026 — at age 80.
The recent attack on Berlin’s Pride march is a confronting reminder that spaces of queer joy and visibility can still be targeted by violence. While ISIS as a physical entity has diminished, the persistence of its ideology — and the complex factors that drive radicalisation — continues to pose real risks across Europe.
Budapest Pride returned to the streets in a big way, with tens of thousands marching after years of pressure and a government ban. Rainbow flags, packed streets and a major moment for queer visibility in Hungary.
Gallup’s latest global poll finds the world still divided over gay and lesbian acceptance: just 39% say their area is a good place for queer people to live. Acceptance is mixed around the world and where you live makes all the difference.
The European Parliament has voted to support a ban on conversion therapy, following a citizen-led campaign that gathered over 1.2 million signatures. The move adds pressure on the European Commission to introduce binding legislation as human rights experts call for stronger protections against a practice still reported in several member states.
The Trump administration has finalised a new US visa rule (finalised on 11 March 2026) that forces all applicants to disclose “biological sex at birth,” even where it conflicts with their passport or legal gender, and advocates say the change will put transgender and nonbinary people at greater risk of visa refusals, accusations of fraud and immigration enforcement.
