Gay Rights
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AI technology can now identify signs of sexuality - but do we want it to?
In Depth Controversial new study deduces the sexuality of people on a dating site with up to 91% accuracy
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A timeline of gay rights in the UK
In Depth From death by hanging to the era of marriage equality
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How Trump's transgender ban will affect the US military
In Depth The US President cited medical costs - but trans healthcare represents just 0.001 per cent of the military budget
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Gay footballers should come out together says FA chief
Speed Read An announcement could be made at the start of the season, proposes Greg Clarke, after talks with gay sportspeople
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Uganda's gay pride cancelled after threat of violence
Speed Read Government minister threatens to mobilise 'ordinary citizens to defend Ugandan morals'
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Pacquiao uses Bible to justify another attack on gays
In Depth Anger after boxing champion spoke out against same-sex marriage during television show
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Russia to debate banning all public displays of affection between gay people
Speed Read Proposed law would mean same-sex couples face two weeks in jail for holding hands
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Gay footballers: the time is right, says Premier League chief
In Depth It would be 'very strange' if there were no gay footballers, says Richard Scudamore, and fans would welcome them if they came out
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Apple could face three month ban in Russia over gay emojis
Speed Read Tech giant could also be hit with £10,000 fine if found guilty of 'promoting non-traditional relationships'
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Justin Welby orders crisis talks to prevent split in church
Speed Read Plan to loosen ties between opposing churches more like 'moving into separate bedrooms' than divorcing
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Elton John 'pranked' with hoax Vladimir Putin call
Speed Read Sir Elton, who has long campaigned for gay rights, led to believe he was talking with Russian leader
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Free speech or safe space: which should universities protect?
In Depth Critics argue that safe space policies at British universities have become a direct threat to freedom of speech
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Can an LGBT school really help young victims of homophobia?
In Depth Charity claims proposal is about 'saving lives' but critics say it is a move in the wrong direction
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EU court bans 'gay tests' for asylum seekers
Speed Read Refugees will longer be subjected to 'shockingly degrading tests' and questions in order to prove their sexuality
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