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Human Rights? China Won That Winter Olympics Battle. Almost.
Three-time Olympian Gus Kenworthy took the remarkable, perhaps even brave decision to speak out against "human rights atrocities" while still in China at the Winter Games.
Queen Elizabeth II Tests Positive for COVID; Mild Symptoms
Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she still plans to carry on working.
Australia Welcomes Back Tourists with Toy Koalas, Tim Tams
International tourists and business travelers began arriving in Australia with few restrictions on Monday.
Biden-Putin Summit Discussed But Fears Of Ukraine War Remain
The U.S. and Russian presidents tentatively agreed to meet in a last-ditch effort to stave off a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.
BUTT Mag Returns for Special 30th Issue Next Month
BUTT Magazine is making a return... at least for one issue. It was announced on Wednesday that a special 30th issue will be published next month along with numerous special events worldwide.
Gus Kenworthy Proud to Be Gay at Beijing Olympic Games
Olympian Gus Kenworthy Proud to Represent LGBTQ Community at Beijing Games. He has said it means the world to him.
Prince Harry Lawyers Say He Feels Unsafe Bringing Kids to UK
Lawyers for Prince Harry told a court hearing on Friday that the British royal is unwilling to bring his children to his homeland because it is not safe.
Former Fugitive Pleads Guilty in 2009 Parental Kidnapping
A former Vermont woman who fled the United States with her daughter in 2009 and lived as a fugitive in Nicaragua to avoid sharing custody with her former same-sex partner pleaded guilty Wednesday to parental kidnapping.
'Sims 4' Expansion Featuring Queer Wedding to Get Russian Release After All
The maker of popular game "The Sims" has changed its mind about releasing a new expansion with queer weddings in Russia, following a massive pushback from fans.
Kuwait Court Overturns Law Criminalizing Transgender People
Kuwait's constitutional court has struck down a contentious law long used to criminalize transgender people by forbidding the "imitation of the opposite sex."
How Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Follows the Legacy of Britain's Section 28
Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill has strong echoes of section 28, the 1988 law that prevented local authorities in the UK from promoting homosexuality.
New Zealand Latest Nation to Ban Conversion Therapy
New Zealand has become the latest nation to ban the pseudoscientific practice of so-called "conversion therapy." The bill passed with near-unanimity in the New Zealand parliament.
Cuba Begins Public Consultation on Marriage Equality Law
Cuba's leaders have launched an unusual series of neighborhood meetings across the island to debate a measure that would legalize same-sex marriage and adoption, a measure that pits the daughter of former President Raul Castro against a growing evangelica
EU can Withhold Funds from Hungary, Poland, Top Court Rules
In a ruling hailed as a boost to democratic values, the European Union's highest court said Wednesday that the 27-nation bloc can suspend support payments to member states if they breach rule of law principles.
'Welcome to the Ram Ranch!' Canadians Use Gay Heavy Metal Song to Troll Anti-Vax Truckers
Residents of Ottawa, Canada, have reportedly been blasting "Ram Ranch," a heavy metal song about gay cowboys having sex, to jam the truckers communications.
5-Star Rainbow Hotel Opens its Doors in Cuba
The five-star Gran Muthu Rainbow Hotel — the first gay hotel in Cuba — has opened its doors to tourists, but activists want visitors to the island nation to look deeper into the country's human rights issues.
Gay UK Firefighter Recalls Straight Pretense, then Instant Acceptance
A gay firefighter in England recalled how, at age 18 and as a new member of the fire services, he used to pretend to have a girlfriend — but when he came out, he was instantly accepted.
Chinese 'Friends' Fans Drag Censors for Cutting Out Gay Content
Fans in China of the American sitcom "Friends" were quick to notice when the show started streaming with LGBTQ+ references, among other things, having been trimmed out.
Carnival Returns to French Riviera as Virus Fears Recede
Carnival in the French Riviera city of Nice returns for its 149th edition.
UK Lifts All Testing Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers
Vaccinated travelers can enter Britain without taking any coronavirus tests starting Friday, after the government scrapped one of the final restrictions imposed over the past two years.