LGBT rights
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Cuban president defies church to back same-sex marriage
Speed Read Miguel Diaz-Canel says he is committed to eliminating all types of discrimination in society
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Malaysian women caned for ‘attempting lesbian sex’
Speed Read LGBT groups express dismay as pair given six strokes for violating sharia law
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Ruby Rose quits Twitter amid Batwoman backlash
Speed Read Actress has deleted her profile after row over casting as Batwoman in TV series
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Straight Britons ‘care more about animal rights than gay equality’
In Depth Survey by Pride London reveals huge divide between LGBT and straight people when it comes to equality and tolerance
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A Very English Scandal: the true story behind BBC drama on Jeremy Thorpe
In Depth Three-part drama recounts the former politician's rise and fall as well as changing attitudes in British society
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Chinese broadcaster loses Eurovision rights over LGBT censorship
In Depth Mango TV blacked out segment featuring two male dancers during Irish performance in semi-final
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Israel Folau homophobia row: New Zealand Rugby backs diversity - video
Speed Read All Blacks promote Diversity is Strength campaign, as row over Australian's social media comments continues
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Boys Don’t Cry lawyer David Buckel dies after setting himself on fire in climate protest
In Depth Crusading attorney set himself alight in New York City park to protest use of fossil fuels
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Marvia Malik: Pakistan hires first transgender news anchor
Speed Read The 21-year-old journalist and model said she was ‘moved to tears’ when offered the job
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UK under pressure after Bermuda becomes first country to repeal same-sex marriage
Speed Read Government asked to explain why it gave permission for overseas territory to repeal LGBT rights
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Stonewall 100: Welsh assembly ‘best place to be gay’
In Depth National Assembly tops list of LGBT-friendly employers
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Billie Jean King: ‘rename Margaret Court Arena’
In Depth US champion says Australian legend’s anti-gay comments ‘went deep in my heart and soul’
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Let boys wear tutus and tiaras, says Church of England
In Depth New guidance for CofE schools says play is ‘sacred space’ for imagination
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Danica Roem: who is first transgender woman to be elected to US state legislature?
In Depth The heavy metal singer, journalist, and stepmum just made history as the first transgender state lawmaker elected in the US
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