
Fréquence Gaie’s final broadcast reimagined on stage at Paris-Villette
A rediscovered tape, the 1989 final broadcast of Fréquence Gaie’s Lune de Fiel and a stage production that navigates laughter, crude talk and the fear of HIV/AIDS
Multidrug-resistant Shigella cases increasing in South Australia among GBMSM
SA Health is urging vigilance among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men after clusters of a multidrug-resistant Shigella strain were identified in South Australia
Inside Adiba Jaigirdar’s queer tropey romance, The Perfect Match
Adiba Jaigirdar explains her love of trope-driven queer romance and how The Perfect Match is available now from Orion Fiction
Gawdland on victory, plans and why Thailand matters after Drag Race UK vs The World
Gawdland, the 24-year-old Thai queen who won Drag Race UK vs The World, talks about personal growth, the prize money and plans for the future
Why advocates say the SAVE America Act threatens transgender people and voting rights
A coalition of advocacy groups argues that the SAVE America Act (S.1383) would disenfranchise voters and escalate attacks on transgender people across health, education and civic life
Ariane Mnouchkine’s theatre tackles totalitarianism through Ici sont les dragons
Ariane Mnouchkine’s new stage project mines the interwar years to warn democracies and spotlight art’s civic role
Family Pride Day brings drag storytime, music and support for Rainbow Families Queensland
Rainbow Families Queensland stages a free Family Pride Day in Victoria Point featuring drag storytime, children’s readings, music and support services
Why Adiba Jaigirdar loves queer tropey romances
Adiba Jaigirdar reflects on using classic romance tropes to craft joyful, visible queer stories without sacrificing nuance
Gawdland crowned winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World as first Asian champion
Gawdland’s triumph on the international Drag Race stage marks a breakthrough for Asian drag and signals bigger plans ahead
Drag Race UK vs The World finale recap: Gawdland wins as Kate Butch and Fontana reflect
Gawdland took the crown at the end of a globe-spanning season; Kate Butch and Fontana talk about the finale, identity and what’s next
Ariane Mnouchkine’s theatre tackles Russia, memory and responsibility
Ariane Mnouchkine stages a sweeping inquiry into Russia’s past with Ici sont les dragons, keeping the theatre political while responding to accusations and a judicial inquiry
Adelaide’s Rainbow Crows back Izak Rankine as he returns to AFL action
The Rainbow Crows have publicly welcomed Izak Rankine’s return and outlined the steps the player and Adelaide Football Club have taken to support a more inclusive environment
How Adiba Jaigirdar turns classic romance tropes into queer South Asian joy
Adiba Jaigirdar reimagines familiar romance formulas, placing queer Bengali characters at the heart of light, joyful stories that resist the expectation of trauma
Gawdland makes history as winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World
Gawdland’s win on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World marked a series firsts and offered visibility for Thai and rural queer communities
Romance scammer sentenced after taking more than £28,000 from men on dating apps
A 26-year-old used Tinder and Bumble to create false romantic ties and obtain more than £28,000 from three men, leading to a prison sentence
How municipal campaigns shape LGBTI+ rights in 2026 elections
A clear-eyed look at how municipal campaigns in 2026 treat lgbti+ issues, from a nationwide index to a Paris case study
How a sex injury led to emergency surgery and a temporary ileostomy
A gay man recounts a perforated bowel after kink play, urgent surgery, life with an ileostomy and how he is challenging stigma in queer communities
Queer, Bangladeshi voices in rom‑com: Adiba Jaigirdar’s take on classic tropes
Adiba Jaigirdar blends rivals‑to‑lovers and second‑chance plots with queer Bangladeshi perspectives to offer joyful, trope‑driven romance
Police Scotland to record biological sex and note transgender status separately
Police Scotland has withdrawn guidance that allowed self-identification and will now record biological sex while separately logging transgender status; the change follows legal challenges and a recent Supreme Court ruling
Violette and Co investigation closed after search found no copies
A judicial inquiry into the sale of the children’s title “From the River to the Sea” at the Violette and Co bookstore in Paris was closed after the contested book was not located during a January 7, 2026 perquisition
How community fundraisers helped Teddy Clitter, Ian Gow and Richard Pulley
How local performances and viral campaigns converted empathy into practical support for three people across very different circumstances
Low Rider at BFI Flare 2026: Emma McDonald and Thishiwe Ziqubu on representation and healing
A behind-the-scenes look at Low Rider, where Emma McDonald and Thishiwe Ziqubu discuss character, collaboration and why representation heals
How Divina De Campo’s Kiki Entertainment aims to change live drag in the UK
Divina De Campo has launched Kiki Entertainment to tackle exploitation in the live drag circuit and to mount a full production tour with the season seven cast
How a coerced army exit and a Hannah Montana admission reveal changing attitudes
A veteran’s story of being pushed out of the British Army and a Disney writer’s admission about a stereotyped character together trace how fear and prejudice shaped lives and entertainment
Investigation into Violette and Co dropped after no evidence found
A high-profile search of Violette and Co over a disputed coloring book ended with no charges, raising questions about proportionality and legal basis

























