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Watch: Man is horrifically attacked and insulted by his parents after coming out as gay

Channel: World World December 10, 2019 By Oliver Wheaton
It's unclear whether matches for the unofficial Gay World Cup in Brazil would enjoy full use of the stadium in Manaus (Picture: Reuters)

The Gay World Cup where there's a drag team and Shakira dance routines

Channel: Weird Weird December 10, 2019 By Connor Sephton
Patricia Yurena, who was crowned Miss Spain in 2008 and again in 2013, reveals she is in a lesbian relationship by posting Instagram photo of her and her lover in bed

Spanish beauty queen comes out as gay in the most erotic way possible

Channel: World World December 10, 2019 By Oliver Wheaton

August Bank Holiday 2014: What should I do?

Channel: Shopping Shopping December 10, 2019 By Ceren Senkul

Is Facebook getting involved in politics? It gave £6000 to this anti-gay marriage politician

Channel: World World December 10, 2019 By Oliver Wheaton
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'Straight White Guy Festival' sparks controversy

Channel: World World May 27, 2015 By Oliver McAteer

Grandfather shows support for gay grandson with tattoo

Channel: World World June 2, 2015 By Matt Payton

Gays face life in jail after Uganda leader signs law

Channel: World World December 10, 2019 By Daniel Binns
Madonna arrives at the 56th annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Madonna declares herself a 'freedom fighter' in Russian gay rights row

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz December 10, 2019 By Andrei Harmsworth
August 27, 2013: Lady Gaga leaves a fish a chip shop in North London called Seashell of Lisson Grove in London, UK. Mandatory Credit: INFphoto.com Ref: infuklo-190|sp|

Lady Gaga tells Tom Daley to stop diving in anti-gay countries

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz December 10, 2019 By Andrei Harmsworth
Robbie Williams' new album, Swings Both Ways, is a bit of a guilty pleasure (Picture: John Wright)

Robbie: I'm a straight person pretending I'm gay

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz December 10, 2019 By Andrei Harmsworth

Vicar says lesbian couple's baby boy can't have two mothers

Channel: UK UK December 10, 2019 By Yvette Caster
From Sprout Pictures  STEPHEN FRY- KEYS TO THE CITY  Tuesday 6th August 2013 on ITV  Pictured: Stephen Fry poses in front of Tower Bridge from a sailing launch on the River Thames  Receiving the Freedom of the City of London prompts Stephen to discover exactly what the City is... From the  drool-worthy  quantities of cash in the Bank of England vaults, through to the high drama of the London Metal Exchange and the terrors of Dead Man s Walk at the Old Bailey. Stephen discovers the hidden mysteries of this extraordinarily rich and powerful square mile.   Sprout Pictures  For further information please contact Peter Gray  0207 157 3046 peter.gray@itv.com  This photograph is (C ) Sprout Pictures and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the  programme Stephen Frys Keys To The City  or ITV. Once made available by the ITV Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the Transmission date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com

Fry's Olympics letter was a masterclass in eloquence

Channel: News News December 9, 2019 By Bryan Scott

Never take tolerance for granted

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle December 9, 2019 By Bryan Scott
Gay campaigners rally outside the Houses of Parliament as the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill gets an unopposed third reading by the Lords in central London on July 15, 2013. Gay marriage was set to be legalised in England and Wales after the controversial Bill introducing it cleared the Lords today. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW COWIEANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images

Gay marriage: A great reflection of the UK

Channel: Families Families December 9, 2019 By Bryan Scott
properties on the market fall but househunter numbers rise

Gay couple barred from renting flat

Channel: UK UK December 9, 2019 By Fred Attewill

NBA star admits he is gay

Channel: Sport Sport December 9, 2019 By The Tipster

Mr Gay cannibal jailed for 30 years

Channel: News News December 6, 2019 By metrowebukmetro

Gay and Powell ease through

Channel: Sport Sport December 6, 2019 By metrowebukmetro

African gays decry ‘state-backed’ homophobia

Channel: News News December 3, 2012 By metrowebukmetro