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What does it feel like to be a sexual minority in Hong Kong?
20 Jan 2018 - 6:32PM
At 32, how a university lecturer became Mr Gay Japan’s first Taiwanese finalist
4 Jul 2026 - 12:15PM
United States
‘YMCA’ Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74
1 Jul 2026 - 7:10PM
United States
US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender student athletes
Trump said the ‘ridiculous situation’ of ‘men playing in women’s sports’ was now ‘off the table’ after the hotly contested culture war fight.
30 Jun 2026 - 11:11PM
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Turkey
Turkish police detain dozens at Istanbul Gay Pride event held despite ban
Since 2015, the annual Pride march has been almost systematically banned and suppressed.
29 Jun 2026 - 2:57PM
Art
Hong Kong LGBTQ community braves storm to recall pre-internet-era memories
Black rain couldn’t dampen the mood at ‘Offline Memories’ at Eaton HK, where art and printed images evoke human connections in a bygone era.
29 Jun 2026 - 10:05AM
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Art
World’s first Chinese LGBTQ museum spotlights overlooked community
Out Museum in San Francisco’s Chinatown gives artists from China and the Chinese diaspora a platform to tell their stories.
27 Jun 2026 - 5:15PM
Russia
Over 1,100 foreigners granted ‘anti-woke’ Russian visas last year
Germans, French and Americans top the list of recipients, according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry.
17 Jun 2026 - 5:46PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak
The SCMP sheds light on the situation in the city and globally, including how to prevent infection.
10 Jun 2026 - 6:18PM
Women and gender
Pride Month 2026 marked by backslide in LGBTQ rights
12 Jun 2026 - 7:28AM
United States
Court blocks US military removing transgender troops for now
Appeals court shields current service members from discharge while leaving wider enlisting restrictions in place.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:24AM
Malaysia
Malaysia police’s ‘gay party’ label sparks debate after hotel drug raid
LGBTQ activists were critical of police using terms such as ‘immoral activities’ when describing the raid.
27 May 2026 - 5:30PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong holds off on LGBTQ publicity drive. Is a community being forgotten?
Advocacy groups and lawmaker raise concerns over shrinking publicity spending by task force responsible for promoting sexual diversity.
24 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong society
LGBTQ carnival axed for second year after failing to secure venue, licences
Property manager Link Reit pulls offer to rent two venues to Pink Dot HK for Hong Kong’s largest annual LGBTQ event.
18 May 2026 - 6:21PM
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European Union
EU won’t ban LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’ but will push states to act
Such bans already exist in eight of the EU’s 27 nations.
13 May 2026 - 9:18PM
Icons and Influencers
Meet OpenAI’s Charles Porch – who attended the Met Gala
Porch was one of a number of tech titans – from Jeff Bezos to Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Google’s Sergey Brin – at the event this year.
8 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Hong Kong courts
Transgender student sues Hong Kong school over ‘discriminatory’ hair policy
Lawsuit alleges school ignored gender identity and subjected student to ‘public humiliation and rebukes’, causing distress and embarrassment.
4 May 2026 - 9:42PM
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World of performing arts
Drag Race royalty Manila Luzon on Asian representation and challenging taboos
The RuPaul’s Drag Race ‘OG’ opens up on representing Filipino drag, hosting reality show Drag Den, and appearing on Worst Cooks in America.
28 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
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Religion
Pope meets first female Archbishop of Canterbury in symbolic Vatican encounter
Sarah Mullally, the first woman to serve as spiritual leader of the Church of England, and the pope exchanged gifts and prayed together.
28 Apr 2026 - 1:36AM
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Celebrity children
Meet Matt Bomer’s son, Walker Halls – who went to prom with Ava Bozzi
Walker is the son of Bomer and publicist Simon Halls, and Bozzi is the daughter of podcaster Bruce Bozzi and Hollywood bigwig Bryan Lourd.
25 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Hungary
Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ law breaches EU rules as court ruling hailed as ‘historic’
The European Court of Justice rules that the rights of transgender and non-heterosexual individuals in Hungary have been infringed upon.
21 Apr 2026 - 5:58PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet queer comedian Robby Hoffman, who plays Randi on Hacks
Hoffman grew up in a Hasidic Jewish household and almost became an accountant – she’s also currently starring in HBO’s Steve Carell-led Rooster.
21 Apr 2026 - 10:51AM
Malaysia
Crowned in Bangkok, constrained at home: Malaysia’s first Mr Bear winner
Gavin Chow’s victory highlights the contrast between Bangkok’s queer visibility and the pressures still facing LGBTQ people in Malaysia.
21 Apr 2026 - 10:19AM
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Good Schools Guide
How Hong Kong’s students and educators are reshaping LGBT inclusivity
Support networks like Quarks and QSA are providing support for LGBTQ youth, while helping to enact change within the educational system – but is it enough?
18 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM
Fashion
Designer Filippo Sorcinelli on dressing the last three popes – interview
Also a perfumer and organist, Sorcinelli says his work for Popes Benedict, Francis and now Leo is ultimately inspired by his Catholic faith.
24 Apr 2026 - 10:16AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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We’re Nothing at All: Herman Yau’s grim social critique lacks all subtlety
A gripping drama, We’re Nothing at All explores societal apathy through a tragic bus blast – but its heavy-handed approach may deter viewers.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Art Basel
How Wong Kar-wai’s noir films inspire Nicole Eisenman’s Hong Kong view
Ahead of her first Asia solo exhibition, held at Hauser & Wirth, the artist trades global headlines for moodier, introspective canvases.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
United States
US top court rules against ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ youth
The justices agreed the law raises free speech concerns and sent it back to a lower court to decide if it meets a legal standard.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:14PM
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