Malaysia has blocked Grindr and Blued in the country and is looking into measures to curb other LGBTQ+ dating apps from its app stores. Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil shared the news on 25 February. He said: “Control over applications on platforms such as Google Play and Apple Store is subject to regulations and policies set […]
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After the Pride flag outside the Stonewall National Monument was removed by the Trump administration and reinstated by the local community, some are calling for the Pride Progress flag to be used instead. Earlier this month, the Trump administration quietly took down the Pride flag which flies from the Stonewall National Monument flagpole. The site was officially awarded […]
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Discord’s new age verification requirements have been delayed following mass backlash over privacy and data protection concerns. The instant messaging app confirmed on Tuesday (24 February) that it is pushing back an update that will require all adult users to undergo ID checks and face scans to use certain features. Announced earlier this month, the […]
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On February 7 2026, the Trump administration removed a large Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument. The monument commemorates the 1969 riots that followed a police raid on the Stonewall Inn. The Department of Interior, NPS’ parent agency, confirmed that the flag was removed in line with government-wide guidance. “Only the US flag and […]
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Trans youth are now incapable of obtaining new prescriptions for life-saving puberty blockers through the NHS after it has temporarily paused a trial on the treatment. NHS England’s upcoming PATHWAYS trial was put on hold last week after the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) voiced concerns regarding its methodology. Headed by King’s College […]
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