Rights & Law
Appeal upholds conviction and raises sentence for Christophe Ruggia in Adèle Haenel case
Appeals court confirms guilty verdict and increases prison term for Christophe Ruggia in case involving Adèle Haenel
Christophe Ruggia appeal verdict: sentence increased after conviction involving Adèle Haenel
An appellate court has upheld the conviction of Christophe Ruggia for sexual crimes against Adèle Haenel committed when she was a minor, and has increased the original penalty.
Former teammates in life: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird confirm split and podcast changes
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird shared a joint statement about their separation and the end of their weekly podcast, promising a few farewell episodes
Scene Festival returns to Manchester this August
Scene Festival is coming back to Manchester this August, bringing a fresh programme of queer cinema, talks, and community gatherings
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Spain pulls broadcast from Eurovision over Israel’s inclusion
Spain’s state broadcaster has declined to show Eurovision 2026, citing loss of neutrality; find out who else is boycotting and how audiences can still watch
Appeal court increases Christophe Ruggia sentence in Adèle Haenel case
the appeal court upheld the conviction of Christophe Ruggia for sexual assaults on Adèle Haenel and imposed a stiffer sentence on 17/04/2026
Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter onstage at Coachella for surprise duet
Madonna turned up unannounced for Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella set, performing classics and a new collaboration while reflecting on her first festival appearance
Scene Festival 2026: Manchester queer screen season returns this August
Scene Festival 2026 comes back to Manchester this August with new films, events and community-led programming
Inside Cynthia Erivo’s career, identity and West End run
Discover Cynthia Erivo’s journey from Stockwell to the Noël Coward Theatre, her notable roles and the milestones that shape her public life
Gervaise’s La Pudeur: a bold fusion of pop hooks and raw intimacy
A 35-year-old performer raised on stage, Gervaise transforms blunt honesty and theatrical instincts into a twelve-track debut that challenges expectations
How Supriya Ganesh’s move to the US sparked a new relationship with gender
Actor Supriya Ganesh shares an intimate account of how immigration and Western norms provoked unexpected dysphoria and how queer community and feminist thought helped them reclaim their identity
Recognize the Hacks cast: past roles and credits
Spot the actors behind Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels and trace the credits that led them to Hacks
James Sutton signs up to OnlyFans and features in a TV series about the platform
James Sutton has launched an OnlyFans account and is attached to a television project that centres on the platform, sparking discussion about celebrity content and mainstream media crossover
Understanding touch-me-not lesbians: meaning, history and misconceptions
Learn what people mean by touch-me-not or stone top, how the phrase developed in sapphic culture, and the myths that often follow it
Christophe Ruggia sentenced to five years on appeal for assaults on Adèle Haenel
On 17 April 2026 the Paris court of appeal confirmed that Christophe Ruggia committed sexual assaults on Adèle Haenel between 2001 and 2004 and raised his sentence to five years.
No More national rally: united protests against domestic, family and sexual violence
a youth-led campaign is staging coordinated rallies across every state and territory to demand better responses to domestic, family and sexual violence
Scene festival 2026: Manchester’s week of queer film, TV and community fundraising
Scene festival makes a comeback to Manchester with a citywide programme of LGBTQ+ film and TV events, fundraising for local charities and partnerships with Manchester Village Pride
Lookalike contest sparks real-life relationship between Ilya and Shane
A fan-driven lookalike contest led to a real-life Ilya and Shane pairing, and one participant says they are grateful
Supriya Ganesh on gender dysphoria, pronouns and departing The Pitt
Supriya Ganesh opens up about gender dysphoria, pronoun choice and the decision to exit the hit medical drama The Pitt in a reflective essay
How Destin Conrad is reshaping queer R’n’B as an independent artist
Meet Destin Conrad: the independent singer using his first albums to push queer representation in r’n’b and explore jazz, rock and gospel
LGBTQIA+ ice hockey tournament Queer Clash celebrates inclusion and sport
A national LGBTQIA+ ice hockey tournament lands in Melbourne with eight teams, 128 players, custom jerseys and charity fundraising
How Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels shaped Hacks’ final season
Trace the highs and lows of Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels’ complicated partnership in Hacks and why the final season is a reckoning
Departures film review: Benji and Jake’s fragile romance and striking style
A compact British drama that tracks Benji’s heartbreak after a breakup with Jake, balancing dark comedy, bold editing and honest performances
Natasha Lyonne details Delta flight removal after taking Lunesta
Natasha Lyonne says a sleeping pill on a Delta One red-eye led to her April 7 removal, a claim met with an official denial
How to recognize and manage craving during chemsex
Learn what craving feels like in the context of chemsex, why it happens, and concrete methods to reduce its power
South Australian Pride Awards finalists announced by Pride Adelaide
Pride Adelaide has named finalists in ten categories after a record public vote, with winners to be unveiled at the South Australian Pride Gala