Gay World Cup fan allegedly beaten up in Russia, as human-rights activist detained.

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A French gay football fan and his companion attending the World Cup in Russia have reportedly been assaulted in St. Petersburg. A report from the OperSlil Telegram channel, which was quoted by multiple outlets including the UK-based publication PinkNews, named the fan as O. Davrius. The Frenchman is reported to have suffered brain injuries and a fractured jaw…