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Parents and siblings of queer Singaporeans tell their stories in new book

Writer and editor Jason Wee (centre), with book subjects Daniel Askre (left), and Shania Saudah, published the first book in Singapore that features LGBTQ families coming out with their stories.
Writer and editor Jason Wee (centre), with book subjects Daniel Askre (left), and Shania Saudah, published the first book in Singapore that features LGBTQ families coming out with their stories.

Conflicting ideas of fairness in women’s sports fuel transgender participation debate

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has faced a wave of support and backlash for her comments in an ESPN interview in July.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has faced a wave of support and backlash for her comments in an ESPN interview in July.

Transgender former CIA officer Curlee opens up, over a year after leaving agency

Julia Curlee was dismissed by the White House after a far-right influencer publicised her transgender identity online.
Julia Curlee was dismissed by the White House after a far-right influencer publicised her transgender identity online.

Gay badminton star Kirsty Gilmour urges progress on LGBTQ rights in Asia

Kirsty Gilmour arrives in India for the world badminton championships on a high after winning the biggest title of her career in April, defeating Denmark’s Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt.
Kirsty Gilmour arrives in India for the world badminton championships on a high after winning the biggest title of her career in April, defeating Denmark’s Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt.

Advocacy groups call for WTA to drop sex-testing policy

The sex-testing measure emerged as a key topic at the start of the Canadian Open.
The sex-testing measure emerged as a key topic at the start of the Canadian Open.

Pride march draws hundreds of thousands in Germany week after attack

Some 300,000 people took part in a Pride march in Hamburg in Germany on Aug 1.
Some 300,000 people took part in a Pride march in Hamburg in Germany on Aug 1.

Thousands expected in Amsterdam for boisterous WorldPride in shadow of Berlin attack

People taking part in a WorldPride street party at Dam Square in Amsterdam on July 31. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pride Amsterdam and the 10th edition of WorldPride.
People taking part in a WorldPride street party at Dam Square in Amsterdam on July 31. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pride Amsterdam and the 10th edition of WorldPride.

Forum: Self-radicalised teen’s plan raises concerns about safety of LGBTQ+ community

Prosecutors say Charlie Kirk was attacked for his politics, cite anti-LGBT views

U.S. soldiers stand next to the portrait of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during his memorial service at State Farm Stadium, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025.  REUTERS/Carlos Barria
U.S. soldiers stand next to the portrait of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during his memorial service at State Farm Stadium, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025.  REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Berlin Pride attacker pledged allegiance to Islamic State: Prosecutors

A memorial at Tiergarten park on July 27, after a deadly attack in which a vehicle crashed into a crowd on the evening of July 25.
A memorial at Tiergarten park on July 27, after a deadly attack in which a vehicle crashed into a crowd on the evening of July 25.

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