Thousands gather for Kyiv's largest Pride march since start of full-scale war

Seattle prepares for unlikely matchup as its World Cup Pride celebration: Egypt v Iran

Seattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with Pride Match celebrations this week despite backlash from the two teams involved on the fieldSeattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with “Pride Match” celebrations this week despite backlash from Egypt and Iran, who have called for the cancellation of LGBTQ+ rights festivities around the game.Last year, Seattle’s local organizing committee, which is separate from Fifa, made plans for 26 June to be a Pride-themed match coinciding with the city’s annual Pride weekend. Continue reading...

Seattle prepares for unlikely matchup for its World Cup Pride celebration: Egypt v Iran

Seattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with Pride Match celebrations this week despite backlash from the two teams involved on the field

LGBTQ military members call for equal rights at Kyiv Pride

Around 5,000 people marched in Kyiv Pride, calling for equal rights and legal recognition of same-sex partnerships in wartime Ukraine. #kyiv #ukraine #lgbtq #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday.

IN PHOTOS | Pride parades here and abroad

Pride Month celebrations peaked Sunday with big parades in Toronto, San Francisco and other major cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Nationalists Hail ‘Ukrainian Supremacy’ during Kyiv Pride Standoff

Tensions flared in central Kyiv on Sunday as the annual Equality March and a large-scale nationalist counter-protest unfolded under heavy police protection. The rival demonstrations highlighted a broader ideological struggle in Ukraine, where deeply embedded nationalist sentiment increasingly clashes with demands for greater LGBT rights and legal recognition amid the country’s EU accession bid. The post Nationalists Hail ‘Ukrainian Supremacy’ during Kyiv Pride Standoff appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Adam Zivo: Kyiv Pride defied Russian missiles and counterprotesters

Pride attendees, including LGBT soldiers, marched for equality despite counterprotesters and the threat of Russian missiles

Mamdani joins the New York City Pride March during LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday. (AP Video by Aron Ranen and production by Vanessa A. Alvarez) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Pride March 2026 kicks off in New York City | Live

More than a million people are celebrating at New York City's Pride March on Sunday, which is being broadcast on WABC-TV and wherever you stream ABC 7 New York.

Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orbán was voted out

Tens of thousands are gathering in Hungary's capital for the 31st annual Budapest Pride

LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco

Pride Month celebrations peak Sunday with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action, reflecting the political winds, cultural climate and news around LGBTQ+ rights. This [] The post LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco appeared first on Loonie Politics.

“Our families are part of Ukraine” – KyivPride brings thousands onto Kyiv streets for annual march

Around 5,000 people joined the annual KyivPride march in central Kyiv. The event was later interrupted by an air raid alert, with explosions heard in the capital and air defenses activated.

Budapest Pride: Regular celebration this year

Budapest Pride: Regular celebration this year

Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Orbán ouster

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Tens of thousands of people gathered in soaring temperatures in Hungary’s capital Saturday to celebrate the 31st annual Budapest Pride, the first such LGBTQ+ march since former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who had sought to ban the event, was ousted in an April election. The march began Saturday afternoon as temperatures reached at least []

Azerbaijan's Khankendi commemorates Armed Forces Day with military march (PHOTO/VIDEO)

Azerbaijan's Khankendi commemorates Armed Forces Day with military march (PHOTO/VIDEO)

VIDEO: Heat, Harmony and Protest Signs in Hakaniemi

The Hakaniemi Market Square was buzzing as Finland’s largest May Day parade kicked off under the warm Friday sun. Catch the moments we captured on video!

Annual New York City Pride March takes over Fifth Avenue with rainbows galore

The annual pride parade celebrating the LGBTQ+ community wrapped up pride month in New York. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Royals congratulate Oranje as Netherlands strengthens World Cup position after 5-1 win

After the Netherlands’ strong 5-1 victory over Sweden in Houston, celebrations erupted acros

Tens of thousands take part in Dublin Pride parade

Tens of thousands of people are taking part in the annual Dublin Pride parade this afternoon.

Thousands take part in New York Pride parade

Thousands join New York Pride parade in Manhattan with floats, music and political leaders, marking celebration and remembrance of LGBTQ+ rights.

Scenes from 2026 NYC Pride Parade

Celebrating a 39-year tradition: Passing out roses and honoring community at New York City’s phenomenal LGBTQIA+ Pride March. The post Scenes from 2026 NYC Pride Parade appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

Norway Fans Celebrate World Cup Win

Norwegian football fans celebrate their team’s World Cup win with the trademark ‘Viking Row’ outside the Royal Palace in Oslo. #Norway

Iran-Egypt World Cup showdown collides with Seattle’s Pride celebrations

Seattle's Pride Match Day delivered Iran versus Egypt in a politically charged World Cup group finale filled with protests and competing flags.

A tale of two marches: LGBTQ Jews face cheers, heckles at NYC Pride

For many attendees Sunday, the Jew York Pride contingent offered a rare opportunity to celebrate both their LGBTQ and Jewish identities without feeling forced to choose between them.

Pride after Orbán: Budapest Mayor Vows to Officiate Hungary's First Same-Sex Marriage

Around 50,000 people marched through central Budapest on Saturday, 27 June, according to organizers, as the Hungarian capital hosted its 31st Pride parade amid one of the most intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe, with temperatures reaching around 40°C during the march. The first Budapest Pride since former prime minister Viktor Orbán's government lost power in April had a more celebratory atmosphere than last year's march, which became a mass demonstration against an attempted ban. Reporters described dancing, music, and a relaxed crowd, while organizers distributed water and the city opened public fountains. Police said the parade proceeded peacefully, although three people were taken into custody.

Military march is held in Baku on Armed Forces Day

Military march have begun in Baku and several other cities across Azerbaijan to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Orban was voted out

Members of Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community and masses of supporters danced to music and waved rainbow flags.

WATCH: German military promotes LGBTQ+ recruitment at Pride event

The German military is drawing attention after a Pride Month promotional video showcasing LGBTQ messaging circulated widely on social media.

The White House’s New Pro-Ukraine Tone Shift

Ukrainian gains on the battlefield may be propelling a mood change among top U.S. officials.

Dublin celebrates Pride with parade, performances and packed city streets

A number of events and club nights are taking place across the city.

Gallery: Battle of the Somme WWI Commemoration parade held in east Belfast

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UN Reports 40% Surge in Ukrainian Civilian Casualties From Russian Attacks

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that civilian casualties in Ukraine rose sharply between December 2025 and May 2026, driven by Russian long-range strikes. He cited a deadly Kyiv attack, widespread torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war, and continued attacks on energy infrastructure, calling for accountability and a rights-based peace process.

I survived political violence. LGBTQ+ candidates should not have to risk their lives to serve

Every June, communities across the country come together to celebrate Pride Month. We celebrate visibility, progress, and the generations of LGBTQ+ people who fought for the right to live openly, participate fully in public life, and have their voices heard. But Pride is more than a celebration of how far we’ve come; it is also a reminder of the challenges that remain and the work still ahead.

Huge crowds of Morocco fans clash with Dutch police as they celebrate their team dumping the Netherlands out of the World Cup

Huge crowds of Morocco fans clash with Dutch police as they celebrate their team dumping the Netherlands out of the World Cup

Thousands protest in Berlin in solidarity with Palestinians, Lebanese

BERLIN, June 21 (YPA) – Thousands of protesters gathered in the heart of the German capital, Berlin, on Saturday in a large mass march to express their absolute solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples. The demonstration came as a protest against the escalating attacks carried out by the Israeli army on the Gaza Strip []

Daredevil Couple Scale Top Of Empire State Building To Unfurl Peace Banner

Russian climbers unfurl a peace banner, celebrate their engagement atop New York's Empire State Building before being arrested by police.

"No one will dictate to us whom we honour": Zelenskyy submits National Pantheon bill to parliament

The draft law provides for the commemoration of outstanding Ukrainians in a national pantheon in Kyiv.

Ukrainian parliament approves creating pantheon to commemorate national heroes

Kyiv's recent initiatives to commemorate 20th century Ukrainian nationalists, including the Ukrainian National Pantheon, have contributed to the ongoing escalation in its tensions with Poland.

Kiev loses over 9,900 soldiers, mercenaries in fighting over week — expert

The greatest losses in manpower were inflicted on the Ukrainian armed forces in the area of responsibility of the Battlegroup East, operating in the Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye Regions