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The World Welcomes 2025 with Light Shows, Embraces and Ice Plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
2024 Rewind: French Olympian Jules Bouyer Goes Viral over Speedo
French Olympian swimmer Jules Bouyer doesn't compete until Friday final of the men's synchronized 3m springboard event. But win or lose a medal, he already is a social media sensation. The reason? How nicely he fills his Speedo.
Russian Man Arrested for Allegedly Running LGBTQ+ Travel Agency Found Dead in Custody
A Russian man arrested for allegedly running a travel agency for gay customers was found dead in custody in Moscow, rights group OVD-Info reported Sunday, amid a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.
2024 Rewind: Aussie Rugby Player Told to Cover Up Homophobic Tattoo or Not Play
When much-inked rugby player Joshua Taylor-Myles was chosen to compete in the NSWRL Luke Lewis Cup last week, attention was paid to two offensive tattoos on his thighs.
A Kenyan Man Gets 50 Years in Prison for the Murder of a Gay Rights Activist
The housemate of an LGBTQ+ activist in Kenya sentenced to 50 years in prison Monday for the murder of Edwin Chiloba, whose mutilated body was discovered in a metal box almost two years ago.
Referee Briefly Stops French League Match Between PSG and Lyon after Homophobic Chants
A French league soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon was briefly interrupted Sunday because of homophobic chanting by PSG fans.
Out Olympian Nico Keenan and Dutch Political Leader Rob Jetten Are Engaged
Bisexual field hockey player Nico Keenan competed last summer at the Olympics, but now he's won the gold in the love arena: He and gay Dutch politician Rob Jetten have announced their engagement.
Belarus Seeks to Copy Neighboring Russia's Repressive LGBTQ+ Policies, Activists Say
As police raided the home of a gay couple in the Belarusian capital of Minsk and brutally beat them, the officers didn't hide that the crackdown was aligned to similar moves in neighboring Russia.
A New Belgium Law Gives Sex Workers Contracts, Benefits and Safety Protection
Starting Sunday, sex workers in Belgium will be able to sign formal employment contracts and gain labor rights on par with those in other professions in a legal breakthrough some call a "revolution."
2034 World Cup Visitors Will Live in 'a Bubble' and Not See Real Life, Saudi Rights Activist Says
Human rights groups believe migrant workers' lives will be at risk building stadiums for the World Cup, and laws limiting freedoms for women and LGBTQ+ people have been criticized.
Japan's Ban on Recognizing Same-Sex Unions is Unconstitutional, a Court Finds. Here's What to Know
Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government.
UK Gay Veterans Win Compensation as Government Calls their Treatment a 'Moral Stain' on Nation
British military veterans who were discharged or suffered other forms of discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity will receive up to 70,000 pounds ($89,300) under a government compensation program announced Thursday.
Britain Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Children with Gender Dysphoria
The British government on Wednesday indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication.
Former Pink News Staffers Accuse Couple Behind the Site of Sexual Misconduct
The married couple behind British gay site Pink News have been accused by former staffers of sexual misconduct, misogyny, and bullying — allegations that the couple deny.
Marrakech Festival Spotlights Tensions Animating Morocco's Movie Industry
When the Marrakech festival rolls out its red carpet each year, movie stars in attendance find sunny winter weather, luxurious resorts & a venue to laud cinema & its power to change minds. Not so much the case this year.
2024 Rewind: Yep, Tom Daley Crocheted *That* for His Diving Partner
Tom Daley sat down with diving partner Noah Williams for a video in which they answered questions submitted through OnlyFans and Patreon... including one about the cock sock Daly made for Williams.
Russia's LGBTQ+ Community is Living in Fear Following New Laws and Court Rulings, Activists Say
Public representation of gay and transgender people is banned, gender-affirming medical care is prohibited, and anyone involved with the LGBTQ+ community could be imprisoned for up to six years.
A Court in Kenya Finds a Housemate Guilty in the Killing of an LGBTQ+ Activist
A court in Kenya has found the housemate of an LBGTQ activist guilty of murder in the killing of the activist, whose body was discovered stashed in a metal box two years ago.
Religious Beliefs Put 2 Captains in Spotlight During Premier League's Rainbow Laces Campaign
The captains of two English Premier League teams are in the spotlight for their choices last weekend when the competition celebrated LGBTQ+ inclusion in its campaign to promote equality and diversity.
French Fans Belt Homophobic Chants with 'Complete Impunity' During Game, Campaign Group Says
A French campaign group has renewed calls for authorities to take action against homophobic chanting by soccer fans, saying Marseille supporters belted out anti-gay slurs "with complete impunity" during a home game against Monaco on Sunday.