October 2025 - Page 2 of 3 - PRIDE-SHOP LGBTQIA

By - Marie

“Fantôme Utile: Queer Fantasy Comedy Redefines Norms”

Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke Makes a Daring First Impression In his remarkable feature debut, A Useful Ghost, emerging Thai filmmaker Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke introduces an eccentric and imaginative voice to the world of cinema. Described by the director as a work of “elegant perversity,” the film delivers a captivating blend of queer comedy and supernatural fantasy. Premiering in

By - Marie

Morocco Rejects Bail for Activist Ibtissame Lachgar

Moroccan Feminist Ibtissame Lachgar Denied Bail Amid Blasphemy Charges Bail Refused Despite Urgent Health Needs A court in Rabat has rejected the bail request for Ibtissame Lachgar, a prominent 50-year-old Moroccan feminist and rights activist, who remains in custody on charges of “insulting Islam.” Her legal team had appealed for provisional release, citing her worsening

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Four Bodies Found in Seine Amid Suspected Hate Killings

Four Bodies Recovered from the Seine: Alarming Signs Point to a Homophobic Serial Killer in Choisy-le-Roi Investigation Centers on Radicalized Suspect The grisly discovery of four male bodies in mid-August in the Seine River, near Choisy-le-Roi (Val-de-Marne), has directed investigators’ attention to 24-year-old Monji H., a Tunisian national. Authorities believe the suspect, who arrived in

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Two Men Flogged in Indonesia Over Same-Sex Relationship

Two Men Flogged in Indonesia Over Same-Sex Relationship Public Caning Enforced Under Sharia Law in Aceh In a disturbing display of judicial punishment, two men were publicly caned in Indonesia’s Aceh province following a conviction for engaging in consensual same-sex relations. Witnesses, including an AFP journalist, reported that each man received 76 lashes with a

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Will Elsa Have a Queer Love Story in Frozen 3?

Frozen 3: Could Elsa Finally Find Queer Love? For years, Elsa—the fiercely independent heroine of Frozen—has held a special place within the LGBTQ+ community. Her strength, self-reliance, and absence of a traditional love interest have inspired fans to see her as Disney’s first queer princess—despite the lack of official confirmation. Now, with Frozen 3 officially

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Is Elsa Disney’s First LGBTQ+ Princess in Frozen 2?

Frozen 2 and the LGBTQIA+ Community: A Missed Opportunity? Frozen 2: A Missed Opportunity for LGBTQIA+ Representation When Disney released Frozen 2 in November 2019, fans hoped the studio would take a step forward in LGBTQIA+ representation—particularly when it came to Elsa’s character. The sequel offered deeper insight into Elsa’s personality and embraced her independence,

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Snoop Dogg Faces Backlash Over Reaction to Lightyear LGBTQ Scene

Snoop Dogg Faces Backlash Over Comments on Lesbian Couple in Disney’s Lightyear Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg is under fire after sharing his discomfort with a same-sex couple featured in Disney’s animated film Lightyear. The movie, a spin-off from the iconic Toy Story series, includes a short but meaningful scene where two women express affection and

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France Marks 10 Years Since Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

Marriage Equality in France: A Decade Since the Taubira Law In May 2013, France made history by legalizing marriage for same-sex couples through the landmark Taubira Law. Ten years later, this game-changing legislation remains a powerful symbol of progress. It’s an opportunity to reflect on how far the country has come in recognizing LGBTQIA+ rights,

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Orlando Rainbow Crosswalk Removed, LGBTQ+ Activists Restore It

A Bold Stand Against the Erasure of an Iconic Symbol Over a hundred LGBTQ+ advocates and allies gathered in Orlando last Friday to bring back a rainbow crosswalk in front of the former Pulse nightclub—using brightly colored chalk as their tool of protest. This vivid, peaceful demonstration was a direct reaction to the city’s recent

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Ongoing Homophobic Attacks in Nantes Despite Alerts

Rising Homophobic Violence in Nantes Sparks Alarm Across LGBTQIA+ Community Dating Apps Used to Trap LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Targeted Assaults A troubling increase in anti-LGBTQIA+ violence is causing concern in Nantes, where attackers are using popular dating apps like Grindr, Tinder, and Snapchat to lure victims into secluded areas. These staged meetings often occur between

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