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  • This black-and-white image shows gay designer Filipo Sorcinelli, who creates clothes for Pope Leo XIV. In the image he is looking down to the right, holding a manuscript in his hands, and wearing a black shirt.

    Meet the gay designer behind Pope Leo XIV’s wardrobe

    News & World 29 May 2026

  • The image shows a set of keys with a carabiner attached, resting on a wooden mailbox. There is a blue key and a tag attached to the carabiner, which reads 'remove before flight'. The image is chosen to represent the carabiner association with lesbian culture.

    How the carabiner became an iconic lesbian symbol

    Community & Lifestyle 25 May 2026

  • The image shows Ali Smith on stage accepting her Dublin Literary Award. She is standing at a podium, wearing a dark suit and looking toward the camera. In the background is a projected screen saying 'Gliff by Ali Smith' as well as details of publisher and nomination.

    Queer author Ali Smith wins Dublin Literary Award for new novel Gliff

    Books & Entertainment & Ireland 22 May 2026

  • The image shows Katie McCabe leaving Emirates stadium pitch. We see McCabe's back and her Arsenal jersey number 11. She is raising her hands to clap at the crowds, which are leaning over the barriers to cheer her on.

    Irish footballer Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal after 11 years

    Ireland & News & Sport & Fitness & Top News 15 May 2026

  • The image shows a Pride event, to represent Hungarian voters' desire for greater LGBTQ+ rights. At the centre of the image is a crowd gathered in front of a open stage truck, with someone holding a Pride flag up high, and a person close to the camera recording with their phone.

    70% of voters for new Hungarian PM want LGBTQ+ rights protected, poll shows

    News & Top News & World 8 May 2026

  • This split-screen image shows two of the queer books from this summer recommendations listicle. On the left is Unsuitable, with a pink and purple cover and a black-and-white image of lesbians in history front and centre. On the right is the book Greta and Valdin, with a pink cover and a bag of limes in the middle.

    12 brilliant queer books to add to your summer reading list

    Books & Entertainment 1 May 2026

  • The image show's Cork City FC's newest LGBTQ+ inspired jersey, which is black with rainbow-coloured logos and club crest. The jersey is against a black wall background with rainbow-painted wings emerging from each side.

    Cork City FC releases new jersey in support of LGBTQ+ youth services

    Ireland & News & Sport & Fitness & Top News 1 May 2026

  • The image shows a faded black-and-white picture of a Victorian street, with tall brick buildings lining the right. The image represents the 19th-century city setting in which Jack Saul lived.

    Uncover the queer history of 19th-century Irish sex worker Jack Saul

    Community 13 Mar 2026

  • The image shows sports star Tom Daley, posed against a background of shrubbery, wearing a brown suit with an open black shirt. His latest YouTube vlog posted earlier this week.

    Tom Daley shares workout routine in steamy new vlog

    Entertainment & News & Sport & Fitness 13 Mar 2026

  • The image shows actor Bel Priestley and star Zelah Glasson, on the left and right respectively, both feature in the latest Cosmopolitan issue reflecting on one year since the Supreme Court ruling. Bel is wearing a red dressed posed on the red carpet, and Zelah is posed with a navy shirt.

    Trans trailblazers featured in Cosmopolitan cover marking one year since UK Supreme Court ruling

    Community & News & Top News 6 Mar 2026

  • This article is about queer literature. In the photo, a girl smiling to the camera while standing in a library.

    The library is open: Reflecting on the impact of queer literature

    Books & Featured 5 Mar 2026

  • Photo of YouTuber Ms Rachel looking at the camera with a white background.

    A look at YouTuber Ms Rachel’s history of social activism

    Community & News 3 Mar 2026

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