A proposed Ohio law granting businesses religious exemption from serving LGBTQ+ customers faces fierce opposition from civil rights groups and Hindu leaders, raising concerns about legalised discrimination.
Federal authorities uncover chilling scheme targeting LGBTQ+ establishments across Michigan and Midwest, warning of potential coordinated attacks.
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
A prominent Sydney gay nightclub faces community outrage after controversial handling of lesbian pop hit 'Pink Pony' performance, prompting formal apology and policy review.
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.
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
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.
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.
Former President Donald Trump faces widespread condemnation after vowing to deploy law enforcement against California's LGBTQ+ community during a recent rally speech.
Former President Donald Trump faces mounting criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and business leaders following controversial remarks at his Providence rally, prompting corporate sponsors to withdraw support.
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
Leon Craig's much-anticipated queer haunted house novel 'The Decadence' disappoints with lacklustre scares and underdeveloped characters in this detailed Guardian review.
In a controversial 6-3 decision, America's highest court has struck down local bans on conversion therapy, reigniting debates over LGBTQ+ protections and states' rights.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's controversial policies spark massive LGBTQ+ tourism boycott, costing Miami Beach millions as travellers choose more inclusive destinations.
Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies sparks outrage by declaring 'Mother's Day' as exclusively for 'pregnant women, mothers, and grandmothers,' drawing condemnation from LGBTQ+ rights groups who call it discriminatory and exclusionary.
A major new Ipsos survey reveals the University of Birmingham is the UK's most LGBTQ+ friendly university, as national attitudes show a significant generational divide on identity and equality issues.
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
Chaos erupted in Ghana's parliament as lawmakers came to blows during a heated debate on a stringent new anti-LGBTQ+ bill, delaying a critical vote and drawing international condemnation.
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall receives widespread acclaim for her powerful advocacy and increased LGBTQ+ representation in pop music, earning praise from fans and charities alike.
A major investigation by the NGO ILGA-World reveals a sharp global rise in the weaponisation of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment as a campaign strategy during recent elections, undermining fundamental human rights.
Our review of Dur e Aziz Amna's powerful debut novel, 'A Splintering,' exploring a young woman's journey from Pakistan to the Ivy League and the complex price of ambition.
The remarkable story of Brian Lewis, the visionary publisher who championed Dylan Thomas and shaped 20th-century literature from a tiny Welsh bookshop.
The literary world delivers its verdict on Dan Brown's latest Robert Langdon thriller. Critics brand 'The Secret of Secrets' as convoluted, cliché-ridden, and a spectacular dive into the realms of the ridiculous. Discover why this might be Brown's most pa
In a significant move, Pope Francis held a private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ ministry leader Father James Martin at the Vatican, reinforcing his message of inclusivity and 'welcome for all' within the Catholic Church.
A new London stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Sign of Four' has ignited a fierce culture war debate after producers issued a 'trigger warning' for its depiction of crime, leaving traditional Sherlock Holmes fans outraged.
Acclaimed author George Saunders secures his second National Book Award for the captivating short story collection 'Liberation Day', cementing his status as a modern literary master.
Melbourne University Publishing announces the cessation of funding for the esteemed literary journal Meanjin, sparking outcry from Australia's cultural community and raising concerns for the future of literary arts.