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Putin’s LGBTQ+ crackdown: Russian artist fined for rainbow flag
EU threatens to silence Hungary if it blocks Ukrainian funds
Russian singer who wore sock over his penis is arrested trying to flee country
Macron appoints rising star as PM, leaves presidential hopefuls stunned
Putin’s attack dogs target ‘almost naked’ pop stars in Russia’s new culture war
Politicians behaving badly: 6 times partying politicos went too far
Remember Partygate, Pipigate, bunga bunga and the Brussels lockdown orgy?!
Pope Francis greenlights blessings for same-sex couples
The move marks another shift in the church’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues.
Poland’s laws on same-sex couples violate human rights code, court rules
Warsaw should recognize and protect couples that don’t consist of a man and a woman, ECHR says.
Israeli TV sketch show brandishes satire as weapon in Hamas war
After years pillorying their own leaders, the comedians are now lampooning the UN, BBC and woke US students.
Moscow police raid gay clubs after high court labels LGBTQ+ movement ‘extremist’
The crackdown follows the effective ban of the LGBTQ+ movement by the Russian Supreme Court.
Q&A: Ending HIV in the EU
Europe could be the first region worldwide to reach the UN’s goals to end AIDS. What’s holding us back?
Italy confronts its toxic culture of violence against women
PM Giorgia Meloni and opposition party leader Elly Schlein join forces to fight domestic violence after the brutal killing of a young student.
Poland’s Tusk under pressure to make good on social revolution
There is a ‘spark of hope’ among Polish activists that the new government can put an end to years of backsliding on gender rights.
Russia moves to totally ban LGBTQ+ movement
Vladimir Putin’s government steps up crackdown.
The Spanish dog has his day: How ‘Perro’ Sánchez won
Spain’s leader was written off when he gambled on a snap election. A canine insult and a canny deal turned his fortunes around.
PMQs rated: Rwanda and reshuffle on a tough day for Rishi Sunak
Sunak and Labour’s Keir Starmer trade jibes over migration, inflation, the Middle East, David Cameron, and, er, Elon Musk.
Leader of Israel’s Labor: Something is ‘very wrong’ on the global left
Merav Michaeli calls out fellow supposed progressives in leftist parties worldwide for being ‘complicit’ in Hamas’ crimes.
Poland’s opposition parties reach coalition agreement
The three parties in the coalition pledge to prioritize security and work to restore the rule of law.
Latvia’s parliament votes to allow same-sex civil unions
Public opinion remains divided on homosexuality in the Baltic nation.
How the City of London sold off European football
London’s services firms are reaping rewards from Middle Eastern interest in sports. Activists say they are benefitting from sportswashing.
UK’s Suella Braverman: It’s not racist to reform ECHR
Speaking in Washington, British interior minister takes aim at European Convention on Human Rights.
TikTok and Meta warned over Slovakia election lies
EU officials privately told tech giants to step up efforts to tackle pro-Russia propaganda in the Slovak election campaign.
LGBTQ+ volleyball champion hits a nerve in Turkey’s culture war
Furor over a star in European championship-winning team exposes deep rift between Islamists and secularists.
The war against ‘woke capitalism’ is coming to the EU
If you think banks should focus less on climate change and diversity, here’s a strategy you can get behind.
US limits visa waiver for Hungarians
The unprecedented move comes in response to security concerns, Washington says.
Belgium’s trans-friendly reputation faces far-right rise
The small country has been paradise found for LGBTQ+ community — but it could become paradise lost if a rightward swing continues.
The Spanish elections and potential outcomes, explained
Sunday’s vote could usher the far right into government … or make Spain the Belgium of the south.
Georgia’s crackdown on queer rights contradicts its EU ambitions
Georgian officials are capitalizing on homophobia to boost their chances in 2024 elections. But that won’t help win EU membership candidate status this year.
Spain’s Sánchez and Núñez Feijóo clash in fierce pre-election debate
The TV showdown saw the candidates engage in a 2-hour shouting match, with the opposition leader emerging triumphant.