Lady Gaga is not a man but the singer never addressed the long-standing rumour around her sexuality for a particular reason. The Grammy-winning pop superstar, 38, opened up on Netflix's What's Next?

Lady Gaga never addressed the rumour about her being a man for this reason

Australia has taken a step towards inclusion. The Land Down Under will now include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in its census. This is the first time this information will be recorded.

Australia to include questions on sexual orientation and gender in 2026 census: 'You matter'

India’s Ministry of Finance has clarified that there are no restrictions on queer individuals opening joint bank accounts with their partners. They can also name their partners as their nominees in the event of the death of the account holder.

RBI gives banking rights to its queer citizens. Community awaits on-ground changes

In a welcome news for the LGBTQ community in India, people in a queer relationship will no longer face any restriction on opening a joint bank account or nominating a person as a beneficiary to receive the money, the Finance Ministry said in a circular.

India: LGBTQ persons can open joint bank accounts, nominate beneficiaries

A federal court in Australia on Friday (Aug 23) ruled in favour of a transgender woman who was booted out of a women-only app, in a landmark case that looked into the crucial question of who is a woman.

Roxanne Tickle wins landmark 'who is a woman' case in Australia after being booted out of app

On 13 August 2024, two days before India celebrated its 78th Independence Day, the honourable Delhi High Court took up the Public Interest Litigation(PIL) filed by Advocate Gantavya Gulati, challenging the removal of Section 377, owing to the replacement of the Indian Penal Code by the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita(BNS.

WION Exclusive: Meet the lawyer behind the Delhi High Court plea challenging India’s Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Bulgaria on Wednesday (Aug 7) passed a controversial amendment to its education law that widens its scope to ban LGBTQ "propaganda" in school. The amendment, as per reports, has been widely criticised by human rights groups.

Bulgaria passes controversial law banning LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ in schools

After the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, the drag artist Barabara Butch was mocked online and was given death threats over a controversial set that some felt was a display of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ.

Olympics drag artist Barbara Butch takes online haters to court after opening ceremony controversy

Japan’s LGBTQ couples are switching to creative ways to celebrate their love despite all odds. In Japan, same-sex marriages are illegal, so young same-sex couples are instead having “photo weddings”, where they dress in traditional kimonos or trendy wedding dresses and fashionable formal wear for elaborate photoshoots.

Japanese LGBTQ couples opting for ‘photo weddings’ amid same-sex marriage ban

The Chinese city does not recognise same-sex marriage and the newlyweds had to legally register their marriages in the United States, with the officiant joining via video call from Utah.

Hong Kong LGBTQ couples seek love, recognition in mass wedding

A Namibian court declared two laws banning same-sex acts unconstitutional. But members of the LGTBQ+ community said there is still a long road ahead.

Namibian court declares laws banning gay sex unconstitutional

On Monday (June 24), the Biden administration's plea for the repeal of state prohibitions on gender-affirming healthcare was taken up by the Supreme Court. The top court's decision to hear the plea comes as Republican-led states have imposed multiple restrictions on transgender people's access to health care, participation in school athletics, restroom use, and drag performances.

US Supreme Court to weigh landmark case on gender-affirming healthcare amid nationwide restrictions

Thousands of Hungarians joined the pride parade protest on the annual Budapest Pride parade on Saturday and vowed to keep protesting over the government's anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Watch in for more details!

Hungary: Thousands join pride parade in Budapest, protest anti-LGBTQ policies

Hungary: Protest against anti-LGBTQ+ policies; 'Important to show we exist, that we matter' | WION

The Namibia top court on Friday struck down colonial era laws criminalizing same-sex relationships. This marks a historic verdict against a push back on LGBTQ rights in Southern Africa. Watch in for more details!

Same-Sex marriage not a crime in Namibia, judgement overturns 1972's colonial law

Namibia's high court strikes down laws criminalising same-sex relationships

The expansion of US civil rights protections to LGBTQ+ students across six states was blocked by a federal judge on Monday (June 17) in a major setback to the gender minorities in the United States.

In Pride month, six more states in the US block rule protecting LGBTQ+ students

Thailand on Tuesday (June 17) became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage law as the world marks pride month. The upper house of the Thai Senate overwhelmingly voted for amendments to the law governing marriage to allow couples of the same sex to marry legally.

Historic win for LGBTQ rights: Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- The pope has again used a highly disparaging word against gay people for which he had already apologised last month.

Pope Francis lands in controversy over remarks

Taylor Swift gave a shoutout to all her fans from the LGBTQ community at her recent Eras Tour gig in France. As we get into Pride month, the whole world is celebrating and honouring the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and all the queer community.

Happy Pride Month! Taylor Swift gives a shoutout to LGBTQ fans, sings You Need to Calm Down

Amidst public outcry, Pope Francis, who was widely quoted as having used a highly derogatory word to describe the LGBT community, issued a rare apology on Tuesday. The Vatican released a statement saying that the Pope did not intend to use homophobic language and apologized to anyone offended by it.

Gravitas: Pope Francis apologizes after homophobic slur

Thousands of Poles gathered in Gdansk on Saturday for the northern port city’s annual Pride event, with many calling on the government to do more to boost LGBTQ+ rights, including delivering on a promise to pass a same-sex civil unions law.

LGBTQ+ marchers gather at 9th annual pride event in Poland

Ghana's Supreme Court said that lawyers battling over the legality of one of Africa's most restrictive anti-LGBTQ bill must amend their motions due to insulting language in their submissions and then postponed the case. Parliament unanimously passed the bill that would intensify a crackdown on LGBTQ rights in the West African nation in February, but President Nana Akufo-Addo has delayed signing it with his office citing pending challenges at the Supreme Court.

Ghana: Supreme Court postpones anti-LGBTQ case

Ghana’s Supreme Court said that lawyers battling over the legality of one of Africa’s most restrictive anti-LGBTQ bill must amend their motions due to insulting language in their submissions and then postponed the case. Watch in for more details!

Ghana's top court postpones hearing on anti-LGBTQ bill

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