Transgender women banned from female contact rugby in Scotland
The ban aligns with the positions of the English, Irish and Welsh unions and takes into account guidance from World Rugby and the UK-wide Sports Council Equality Group
Conversion therapy ban challenge will not be reheard by appeals court
A federal appeals court refused to reconsider an earlier order upholding Washington state's ban on conversion therapy seeking to change minor patients' sexual orientation or gender identity
World Athletics proposes tighter rules for transgender women athletes
In June, World Athletics' governing body said it was reviewing transgender eligibility policies after swimming's world governing body banned transgender participation in women's events
Church of England bishops apologise to LGBTQI+ people
Church of England bishops apologised to LGBTQI+ people for the rejection or exclusion faced by the community
Top India court backs gay lawyer's appointment over govt objections
India's top court maintained its backing for lawyer Saurabh Kirpal to be appointed as a judge at the Delhi High Court over government objections
J&J to discontinue HIV vaccine trial
Johnson & Johnson said that it was putting an end to the global trial of an HIV vaccine after the shot was found ineffective at preventing infections
George Santos competed as a drag queen in Brazil pageants, say associates
U.S. Representative George Santos competed as a drag queen in Brazilian beauty pageants 15 years ago, two acquaintances told Reuters
Church of England bishops refuse to allow same-sex marriages
The Church of England will refuse to allow same-sex couples to get married in its churches
Meta's oversight board calls for more inclusive adult nudity policy
Meta's oversight board overturned the company's decision to remove two Instagram posts depicting transgender and non-binary people with bare chests, saying that Meta needed to change its policy to make it more inclusive
Dutch amend constitution to specify gay, disabled protections
The Dutch Senate approved an amendment to the Netherlands' constitution to make it forbidden to discriminate against someone on the basis of their sexual orientation, or disability