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I’m a gay soccer player and would definitely play for USMNT at World Cup despite homosexuality being illegal in Qatar
WHEN US soccer star Collin Martin came out as gay in 2018, he was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from fans and teammates. The San Diego Loyal star, 27, now plies his trade in the USL Championship after MLS stints at Minnesota and DC United. 6 Collin Martin, 27,Continue Reading
Perinatal depression: our study shows how common it is for both parents to experience it
Both parents can struggle with depression after the birth of their child. Antonio Guillem/ Shutterstock Many new parents struggle with mental health issues. Research suggests up to a quarter of new mothers and one in ten fathers experience depression after the birth of their child. Although there has been greaterContinue Reading
Scientists calculate the risk of someone being killed by space junk
Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock The chance of someone being killed by space junk falling from the sky may seem ridiculously tiny. After all, nobody has yet died from such an accident, though there have been instances of injury and damage to property. But given that we are launching an increasing numberContinue Reading
Domestic abuse: how survivors can get through family law court
Know that there is hope. matt hoffman | unsplash, CC BY-SA One year on from the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 being enacted, survivors of domestic abuse in England and Wales are still navigating a broken system. Courts are massively under-resourced and face a huge backlog. Survivors often face cancellations, delaysContinue Reading
Good Friday Agreement architect and former First Minister David Trimble dies
Former Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble has died, the Ulster Unionist Party has announced. In a statement on behalf of the Trimble family, the UUP said: “It is with great sadness that the family of Lord Trimble announce that he passed away peacefully earlier today following a short illness.”Continue Reading
Nicolas Pepe tells Arsenal fans he is going nowhere despite transfer links
NICOLAS PEPE appears to have committed his future to Arsenal. The £72million winger has been linked with a move away from the Emirates this summer, with the Gunners themselves willing to let him leave. 1 Nicolas Pepe appears to have committed his future to ArsenalCredit: Getty But there has beenContinue Reading
Hair loss and lower libido among long COVID symptoms – new research
Gladskikh Tatiana/Shutterstock About 2 million people in the UK have persistent symptoms after COVID infection, termed long COVID. Commonly reported long COVID symptoms, such as fatigue and shortness of breath, have a significant effect on people’s daily activities, quality of life and capacity to work. But long COVID symptoms areContinue Reading
EU sues Hungary over anti-gay law – what it could mean for LGBT rights in Europe
The European commission is taking legal action against Hungary at the European court of justice (ECJ), escalating a longstanding dispute over the country’s anti-LGBT laws. This is an unprecedented step for the EU, but it isn’t a sure win for LGBT rights in Europe – and even has the potentialContinue Reading
Russia Is Quietly Ramping Up Its Internet Censorship Machine
Since Vladimir Putin blocked Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in March, Russia has been pushing away from the global internet at a rapid pace.Continue Reading
Higher Ground at the Palladium review: Patti Smith led a celebration of punk’s past and future
T he inaugural Higher Ground festival was originally set to take place in the grounds of Alexandra Palace this summer, but its move to the Palladium – presumably due to poor ticket sales – proved a suitable one in the end. This one-off gig, headlined by Patti Smith, was aContinue Reading