News you might have missed: June 2014

From bashful Brits to Ricky Martin and Tom Daley to Warwick uni

Here's the news you might have missed in June... 

Politics

Labour MPs criticise Ed Miliband for posing with Sun
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-27829958

I can see why Ed and Nick posed with The Sun yesterday (even though i think they were silly to do so), however they shouldn't need to apologise

First gay Ontario Premier wins majority in election
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/13/first-gay-ontario-premier-wins-majority-in-election/

Go Canada!

Nurses' anger over 'unfair' pay deal
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27822660

Knowing a fair few RCN members, things must be really bad if they do decide to strike

Cameron: 'Stop being bashful about Britishness'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27853591

Being bashful is a British value (to some people)

Google and Facebook can be legally intercepted, says UK spy boss
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27887639

Of course the government thinks so...

LGBT

Cyprus Mail - Milestone on a long, arduous journey
http://cyprus-mail.com/2014/06/01/milestone-on-a-long-arduous-journey/

The progress of equality can feel slow but is worth it

At home with Eliad Cohen, Israel’s top gay icon

http://www.haaretz.com/travel-in-israel/gay-tel-aviv/tel-aviv-pride/1.597336

Ricky Martin Brilliantly Protests Morocco's Anti-Gay Laws
http://thinkprogress.org/culture/2014/06/14/3449131/ricky-martin-gay-lyrics/

A small act of resisting oppression

Gloucestershire police chief comes out during Pride event
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/20/uk-gloucestershire-police-chief-comes-out-during-pride-event/

We are everywhere ;)

FIFA to take no action against Mexico for anti-gay World Cup chants
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/23/fifa-to-take-no-action-against-mexico-for-anti-gay-world-cup-chants/

Not considered insulting - yeah right

News anchor outs Apple CEO during live discussion
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/27/us-news-anchor-outs-apple-ceo-during-live-discussion/

Oops

Israeli Education Minister: I am truly sorry for saying same-sex couples aren’t families
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/29/israeli-education-minister-i-am-truly-sorry-for-saying-same-sex-couples-arent-families/

That was a quick turnaround...

Thousands march in Istanbul Pride despite religious objections
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/30/turkey-thousands-march-in-istanbul-pride-dispite-religious-objections/

I didn't know that there was an Istanbul pride. A promising sign.

Entertainment

Strictly Come Dancing's James Jordan and Artem Chigvintsev quit show
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27654804

So James Jordan, Artem Chigvintsev and Anya Garnis are out and Joanne Clifton and Tristan MacManus are in. There will be 15 professionals instead of 16. Does that mean one week less of Strictly this year?

Instagram defends nudity rules after 'nipple ban' protest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/27676072?SThisFB

Instagram's terms of use state: "You may not post violent, nude, partially nude… pornographic or sexually suggestive photos." What is the definition of "sexually suggestive"? A train entering a tunnel?

Tom Daley’s Splash! axed by ITV
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/25/tom-daleys-splash-axed-by-itv/

Shocking news

Education

Warwick seals deal for campus at The Shard
http://www.wbs.ac.uk/news/warwick-seals-deal-for-campus-at-the-shard/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Warwick+Business+School&utm_campaign=4268608_Corp+Relations++Alumni+London+Shard+announcement+email+June+2014

Warwick uni copies Coventry uni by opening a London campus

Science

Three-person babies 'in two years' - says science review
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27678464

Sounds hopeful

Higgs boson scientists are knighted
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27835298

A good use of the honours system

YouTube science hosts come out as gay couple, condemn homophobic comments
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/14/youtube-science-hosts-come-out-as-gay-couple-condemn-homophobic-comments/

Never heard of them but they make some good points about sexuality and science

Evidence-based Union? A new alliance for science advice in Europe http://www.theguardian.com/science/political-science/2014/jun/23/evidence-based-union-a-new-alliance-for-science-advice-in-europe

Sounds promising

And finally…

Figure out German animal names with this handy flowchart
http://twentytwowords.com/figure-out-german-animal-names-with-this-handy-flowchart/

Employers urged to encourage lunch breaks for staff
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27726859

I read this whilst eating my lunch at my desk...

Veteran reported missing from Sussex care home found at D-Day service in Normandy http://www.itv.com/news/2014-06-06/veteran-reported-missing-from-sussex-care-home-found-at-d-day-service-in-normandy/

Love this story...

Seattle Symphony plays Baby Got Back: Sir Mix-A-Lot performs his iconic hit with a full backing orchestra (VIDEO).
http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/06/08/seattle_symphony_plays_baby_got_back_sir_mix_a_lot_performs_his_iconic_hit.html

A classic in so many ways...

Why Gay Men Still Love "The Golden Girls"
http://www.buzzfeed.com/louispeitzman/why-gay-men-still-love-the-golden-girls

Should be titled "Why gay men of a certain age still love "The Golden Girls""

The Great British Bake-Off: World Cup Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMbr-xFMjFo&feature=youtu.be

It's coming...

World Cup 2014: Croatia players shun media over nude photos
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27860269

World Cup news for women and gay men...

Pismo Beach votes to allow goats in the city
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2014/06/18/3116970/goats-pismo-beach-city-council.html

I have a google alert set up on my name and this arrived in my inbox. Community Development Director Jon Biggs must deal with some random stuff!