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Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community

In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.

UK government blocks Welsh conversion therapy ban

The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London

The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.

Nelson's Trafalgar watches to sell for £1.2 million

Extraordinary timepieces belonging to Admiral Lord Nelson's trusted lieutenants during the Battle of Trafalgar, including one worn as Nelson lay dying, are expected to sell for over £1.2 million at auction.

Hockney & Bachardy: A Queer Californian Art Story

New exhibition reveals intimate portraits and unseen works capturing the profound relationship between David Hockney and Don Bachardy in 1960s California, a pivotal moment in queer art history.

Christine Jorgensen: The Transgender Icon in The Crown

Discover the remarkable true story of Christine Jorgensen, the American transgender pioneer who captured global attention in the 1950s and now features in Netflix's The Crown, portrayed by acclaimed actress Rebecca Root.

Military to Icon: The Jorgensen-Jenner Parallel

Exploring the remarkable historical connections between America's first transgender celebrity Christine Jorgensen and modern icon Caitlyn Jenner, revealing how their military backgrounds shaped their pioneering transitions.

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