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Hanoi — Being gay is not a disease, Vietnam has told its doctors, as it called on medical workers to end discrimination against the LGBTQ community. Campaigners told AFP on Tuesday the statement was a major step forward for LGBTQ rights in the Southeast Asian nation, where gay, bisexual and transgender people have long felt marginalized. In an official document released last week, the health ministry said that "homosexuality cannot be 'cured', does not need 'to be cured' and cannot be changed." It urged medical professionals to be "respectful" of gender and sexual orientation after receiving reports of doctors claiming they could treat gender minorities. "Do not consider homosexuality, bisexuality or being transgender a disease," it said. Although Vietnam is seen as relatively progressive on LGBTQ issues compared with some other countries in Asia, misinformation about sexual orientation and gender identity is widespread. According to a Human Rights Watch report published … [Read more...] about Being gay is not a disease, Vietnam tells its medical workers in bid to end anti-LGBTQ discrimination

Nadal has a chance encounter with Serena Williams in June SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Tennis legend Serena Williams has dropped a major retirement hint after winning her first singles match on the WTA Tour in 430 days. Williams defeated Spain’s Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-4, 6-3 at the National Bank Open in Canada to end her lengthy wait for a victory, which last came at the French Open in 2021. Related articles Venus Williams snubs top tennis stars with 'best friends' selection What Serena Williams told herself after spotting daughter at match Her outing in Canada was just her second tournament of the campaign, after making her return at Wimbledon last month. Speaking after her win on Monday … [Read more...] about Serena Williams drops major retirement hint after winning first match in 430 days

By Laurence Peter Published 7 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Western countries to ban all Russian visitors - and the Kremlin has responded with scorn. Russians should "live in their own world until they change their philosophy", Mr Zelensky told The Washington Post . Such a ban, he argued, would be more effective than the current sanctions, which bar Russian airlines and officials linked to the Kremlin. Russians can still get EU and US visas. Mr Zelensky's call may get only limited support, as Russia - despite sanctions - has extensive global business ties and Russian tourists are still welcome in holiday destinations such as Egypt, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. But on Tuesday, Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas tweeted : "Stop issuing tourist visas to Russians. Visiting Europe is … [Read more...] about Ukraine conflict: Ban Russian visitors, Zelensky urges West

During his unhappily long stint as Speaker of the House, John Bercow took very public pride in being a reformer. He cast aside the formal regalia which had for centuries helped to elevate previous holders of his post above the partisan fray of the Commons – and their commitment to studious neutrality with them. Yet even back then, there were very obvious limits to Bercow’s reforming zeal. A radical on the subject of his responsibilities, he took a staunchly conservative approach to his privileges. He famously clashed with at least one MP, for example, over his expectation that they spring aside for him as he and his entourage processed through the corridors of Westminster – a strange demand for someone supposedly committed to a more modern and egalitarian approach to his role. Likewise, his bold campaign against the Speaker’s traditional aversion to the spotlight was not matched by any bid to reform access to perks and freebies. It has been the same story since he finally … [Read more...] about Greedy Bercow never could resist a perk

In a television career decades-long, this is the only moment which has broken Dame Esther Rantzen. It prompted her to cry so hard, she had to step away. Recording had to be paused. That moment came in 1988, when she was presenting That’s Life to an audience of up to 18 million, during that unforgettable episode in which the story of Sir Nicholas Winton was told for the very first time. The humanitarian, who afterwards came to be known as the British Schindler, had rescued 669 mostly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia before the outbreak of WW2, but in the intervening decades had barely told a soul. It was the moment it was revealed he was unknowingly sitting next to three of those 669, none of which he had met before. And in which they learnt for the first time who was responsible for saving their lives - and got to say thank-you. It is television gold now to be recreated in a new BBC biopic about Sir Nicholas, in which he will be played by Sir Anthony Hopkins. “It was … [Read more...] about Esther Rantzen cried so hard when British hero was introduced to kids he saved from Nazis

ROB KITCHIN/STUFF Health Minister Andrew Little has outlined how the medical show Shortland Street will encourage more people to take up nursing. Dave Armstrong is a playwright and satirist based in Wellington. OPINION/SATIRE: The Government recently announced it would fund Shortland Street to make nursing look attractive. There are strong rumours special guest actors will be hired. As a former Shorty Street writer, I have accessed a scene from the Government-funded script. Please don’t tell anyone I showed you. READ MORE: NZ's health recruitment may impact Pacific, nursing experts say Government's Shortland Street nursing campaign funding to be kept secret Is Shortland Street the answer to the nurse shortage crisis? Shortland Street star's real-life medical dramas BUSY MORNING AT SHORTLAND STREET. TREVOR, THE NEW RECEPTIONIST, IS GOSSIPING. PHONE RINGS. Trevor: Kia ora. Shortland Street. Mr Speaker speaking. DR ANDREW DOLITTLE RUSHES IN. … [Read more...] about Dr Dolittle stars as Shortland St spruiks nurses