London: Police investigate death at gay sauna
The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation after a man died at a gay sauna in central London during the weekend.
Lana Wachowski: ‘I made Cloud Atlas in order to challenge transphobia’
The co-creator of new film, Cloud Atlas, Lana Wachowski, has said she hopes that the film can challenge the attitudes of transphobic people.
ITV commissions new gay sitcom starring Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi
A new sitcom has been commissioned by ITV, which is set to feature Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Ian McKellen as an elderly gay couple.
US: Barack Obama endorsed by the New York Times for his support of equal marriage
The New York Times has endorsed Barack Obama for the November presidential election in the US, citing his support of same-sex marriage as one of its main reasons.
Northern Ireland Health minister criticised by Greens over gay adoption appeal
Speaking at his party’s conference, Northern Ireland Green Party leader Steven Agnew said Edwin Poots was "unfit for office" over his decision to challenge a senior judge’s ruling on adoption rights for couples in civil partnerships.
Gay former Tory MP linked with abuse scandal
The late Sir Peter Morrison, a gay former Conservative MP and ex-parliamentary aide to Margaret Thatcher, has been described as a “paedophile” by the former leader of the Welsh Conservatives Rod Richards.
Ian McKellen: ‘Being forced to hide my homosexuality made me a great actor’
Speaking at a school in London, Sir Ian McKellen said that he thinks hiding his sexuality for years was pivotal in perfecting his acting skills.
Mitt Romney: ‘Some gays are actually having children. It’s not right’
Mitt Romney was recently accused of deliberately trying to make it harder for same-sex couples to register the birth details of their children during his time as governor of Massachusetts.
Zachary Quinto: LGBT supporters have ‘only one choice; in the US election
Gay actor and supporter of LGBT rights, Zachary Quinto, has said that, in the upcoming US Presidential Election, LGBT rights supporters have "only one choice" when it comes to picking a candidate.
Human Rights Watch: Cameroon must protect lawyers from anti-gay threats
Human Rights Watch has called on the authorities in Cameroon to protect two lawyers who have been on the receiving end of death threats because of their LGBT advocacy work.
