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US Officials: Brittney Griner Considered Wrongfully Detained
The Biden administration has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia, meaning the U.S. will more aggressively work to secure her release even as the legal case against her plays out, two U.S. officials said.
Sydney Man Admits Pushing Gay American Off a Cliff in 1988
A man told police he killed American mathematician Scott Johnson in 1988 by pushing the 27-year-old off a Sydney cliff in what prosecutors describe as a gay hate crime, a court heard on Monday.
Germany: Quitting Russian Oil by Late Summer is 'Realistic'
Germany says it's making progress on weaning itself off Russian fossil fuels and expects to be fully independent of Russian crude oil imports by late summer.
UK Tribunal Rules for Pastor Whose Homophobic Tweet Led to Backlash
A UK tribunal has found that a pastor's "shocking" and "offensive" comments about Pride are still a protected form of speech.
May Day Rallies in Europe Honor Workers, Protest Govts
Citizens and trade unions in cities around Europe were taking to the streets on Sunday for May Day marches, and put out protest messages to their governments.
EU Mulls Punishments for Hungary, which Embraces Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Authoritarianism
Hungary, a large recipient of EU funds, has come under criticism for policies such as exerting excessive control over the judiciary, stifling media freedom, and denying the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Canada to Lift Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood
Health Canada on Thursday lifted restrictions on gay men donating blood, a move Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said was "good news for all Canadians" but had taken too long.
Canadian Census Shows Snapshot of Transgender Population
Data released Wednesday shows 0.33 per cent of Canada's 38.3 million people identify as a gender that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Russian Court Fines Meta, TikTok for LGBTQ+ Content
Russia's draconian anti-gay "propaganda" law from 2013 isn't just an all-purpose tool for oppression; it's also handy for raising a few rubles. Case in point: A Russian court's fining of Meta and TikTok for LGBTQ+ content.
Watch: Russian TV Streams 'I'm Not Gay' - A Reality Show That Looks All So Gay
A new gay-themed reality show is airing in Russia, but don't expect anything affirming or positive. Called "I'm Not Gay," it features a group of men who may or not be gay, and who are to be identified with the help of a homophobic co-host.
India's Out Prince Manvendra Continues Quest to Stamp Out 'Conversion Therapy'
India's Prince Manvendra, who bravely came out a dozen years before being gay was made legal there, spoke about his ongoing quest to stamp out the pseudoscientific practice of "conversion therapy."
Rio's Flamboyant Carnival Parade is Back after the Pandemic
Colorful floats and flamboyant dancers are delighting tens of thousands jammed into Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sambadrome, putting on a delayed Carnival celebration after the pandemic halted the dazzling displays.
S. Korea's Top Court Overturns Convictions of Gay Soldiers
South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a military court ruling that convicted two gay soldiers for having sex outside their military facilities, saying it stretched the reading of the country's widely criticized military sodomy law.
Shanghai Reports First Deaths in Current COVID-19 Outbreak
Shanghai authorities on Monday reported the first COVID-19 deaths in the latest outbreak in China's most populous and wealthiest city.
WNBA Players Say Life in Russia Was Lucrative but Lonely
For the elite athletes in the WNBA, spending the offseason playing in Russia can mean earning more money than they can make back home — sometimes even two or three times as much.
Germany OKs Raising Rainbow Flag at Government Buildings
Germany's Interior Ministry said Wednesday it has authorized raising the rainbow flag at federal government buildings on some occasions, a move meant to end discussions about unclear rules and signal acceptance of diversity.
Chanel Restricts Sales to Russians Abroad Amid Ukraine War
Luxury fashion brand Chanel says it has stopped selling its clothes, perfumes and other luxury goods to Russian customers abroad if they plan to take the products back home — a bold response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
EU Starts Process to Cut Funding to Hungary Over Rule of Law
The European Commission will launch proceedings to suspend support payments to Hungary for breaching the 27-nation bloc's rule-of-law standards, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Massacre, City Strewn with Bodies
Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv after Russian soldiers withdrew from the area.
Qatari Official: Rainbow Flags May be Taken to Protect Fans
Rainbow flags could be taken from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights, a senior leader overseeing security for the tournament told The Associated Press.