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UK Leader Boris Johnson Backs Away from Reversal on 'Conversion Therapy' Ban
Boris Johnson called in the past for a ban on so-called "conversion therapy." Then he changed his mind. Now he's backtracked again...but not completely.
UK Conservative Lawmaker Praised for Coming Out as Trans
A lawmaker from Britain's governing Conservative Party has been praised across the political spectrum for coming out as transgender, the first U.K. member of Parliament ever to do so.
Finnish Court Acquits Lawmaker in Freedom of Speech Case
A Finnish court on Wednesday acquitted a Christian Democrat lawmaker and former interior minister of alleged incitement against gay people, in a case considered an important precedent on the limits of freedom of speech in the Nordic country.
Elton John Reveals 2009 Ukrainian Adoption Denial Because He Is Gay
Speaking to Dua Lipa about childhood on her new podcast, "Dua Lipa: At Your Service," the singer revealed that he never thought about having a family with his husband until they visited an orphanage in Ukraine.
J.K. Rowling Slams Vladimir Putin After Defending Her Against 'Cancel Culture'
J.K. Rowling slams Russian President Vladimir Putin after he defends her against "cancel culture."
Brittney Griner Seen by US Consulate in Russian Detention Facility
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that a U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, to check on her condition.
Venezuelan Same-Sex Couples Still Wait for Right to Marry
Venezuela remains on a shrinking list of South American countries that do not allow same-sex marriages.
Rights Group Denounces Violence Against LGBT People in Iraq
A report by Human Rights Watch accuses armed groups in Iraq of abducting, raping, torturing, and killing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people with impunity.
Google Pulls Malaysia's Gay Conversion App
Google has pulled a gay conversion app from the Malaysian government from its Google Play store. The app claimed that it could help LGBTQ people "return to nature."
Putin Appears At Big Rally As Troops Press Attack In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally at a packed Moscow stadium Friday and lavished praise on his troops fighting in Ukraine, three weeks into the invasion that has led to heavier-than-expected Russian losses.
War in Ukraine is Center Stage at Hungary's Election Rallies
Two mass rallies held by opposing political forces filled the streets of Hungary's capital on Tuesday in mutual displays of strength before the country's April 3 election.
Guatemala Shelves Newly-Passed Anti-Marriage Equality, Anti-Abortion Law
Guatemala's Congress voted Tuesday to shelve a controversial new law stiffening penalties for abortion, prohibiting same-sex marriage and banning discussion of sexual diversity in schools.
UK Court Blocks Gay Marriage for Cayman Islands, Bermuda
Activists supporting same-sex marriage in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda received a heavy blow Monday following a ruling by a top appeals court in London.
Acclaimed Filmmaker Brent Renaud Shot, Killed in Ukraine
The 50-year-old Little Rock, Arkansas, native was gathering material for a report about refugees when his vehicle was hit at a checkpoint in Irpin, just outside the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
Iran Claims Missile Barrage Near U.S. Consulate in Iraq
Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile barrage that struck early Sunday near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, saying it was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria.
Ukrainian Adult Male Performer Andrey Vic Decries Putin on Twitter
Ukrainian adult male performer Andrey Vic slammed Putin on Twitter.
British Intelligence Uses Grindr to Track Russian Soldiers
How can foreign intelligence agencies help Ukrainians to track Russian soldiers? By using Grindr, British intelligence reports.
Queen to Miss Commonwealth Day Service but Keep Other Events
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II, who recently recovered from COVID-19, will not attend a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey next week.
Guatemala Increases Abortion Penalty, Bans Same-Sex Marriage
Guatemalan lawmakers have increased prison sentences for women who have abortions, bucking a recent trend in Latin America toward expanding access to the procedures.
Brittney Griner's Wife Thanks Fans for Support After Arrest
Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle, has thanked everyone for their support of the WNBA star, who was arrested last month in Russia.