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COVID-19 Infections Rise at Mexican Tourist Destinations
COVID-19 infections are rising across Mexico, especially in two states home to major tourism destinations on the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
Tattoo Artist Anger Over New EU Rules Goes Beyond Skin Deep
Tattoo parlors say their art will lose a lot of its vibrancy after European Union rules banning thousands of chemicals in their coloring ink kick in on Wednesday.
Israel to Open Surrogacy to Same-Sex Couples as of Next Week
Israel's health minister said Tuesday that same-sex couples will be able to have children through surrogate mothers in Israel starting next week, following a Supreme Court decision made last year.
Where to Go in 2022: Celebrating Zurich's LGBTQ+ Legacy
Switzerland just legalized same-sex marriage, but Zurich has long been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ representation. Now it's a hot pick for queer travelers.
Judge: Prince Andrew Can't Halt Lawsuit with Domicile Claim
Prince Andrew's effort to immediately block the progression of a lawsuit by a woman who says he sexually assaulted her when she was 17 — on the grounds that she no longer lives in the U.S. — was rejected by a federal judge.
Explainer: Why Are So Many Flights Being Canceled?
The forces that have scrambled thousands of flights since Christmas Eve could ease in January, but that's cold comfort to the millions of flyers with New Year's plans.
Parents Selling Children Shows Desperation of Afghanistan
Many of Afghanistan's growing number of destitute people are making desperate decisions such as these as their nation spirals into a vortex of poverty.
New Year's Eve Muted by Omicron; Many Hoping for Better 2022
Good riddance to 2021. Let 2022 bring fresh hope.
Tutu's Advocacy for LGBTQ Rights Did Not Sway Most of Africa
Desmond Tutu is being remembered for his passionate advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ people, but the South African archbishop's campaign against homophobia had limited impact in the rest of Africa.
Russian Court Shuts Renowned Rights Group
Russia's highest court shut down one of the country's most prominent human rights organizations, the latest in a relentless crackdown on rights activists, independent media and opposition supporters.
Qatar Officials Seize 'Un-Islamic' Toys in Rainbow Colors
Officials in the anti-LGBTQ+ country Qatar — host to next year's World Cup — seized children's toys that happened to sport rainbow colors, calling them "un-Islamic."
Surging COVID Cases Make for Another Subdued Christmas Day
Surging infections in many countries overwhelmed hospitals, canceled flights and curbed religious observances Saturday as the world celebrates Christmas 2021.
Russia Blocks Websites of Political and LGBTQ Advocacy Groups
Russia's Justice Ministry added two more rights groups to the registry of foreign agents: Coming Out and Revers, which advocate for LGBT rights and provide assistance to Russia's embattled LGBT community.
COVID Puts a Damper on Christmas Eve Again Around the World
From Bethlehem and Frankfurt to London and Boston, the surging coronavirus put a damper on Christmas Eve for a second year, forcing churches to cancel or scale back services and disrupting travel plans and family gatherings.
Lufthansa, United, Delta Cancel Flights Over Christmas
At least three major airlines said they have canceled dozens of flights because illnesses largely tied to the omicron variant of COVID-19 have taken a toll on flight crew numbers during the busy holiday travel season.
Watch: How About Some Aussie Firefighters for the New Year?
The Australian firefighters are back with their 2022 calendar, which is good news for their large gay fanbase.
In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant
Deep in the desert of the United Arab Emirates, the moment that camel breeders had been waiting for arrived.
Threatening Mass Text Message Tells LGBTQ+ Israelis They 'Deserve Death'
A menacing text message received by thousands of LGBTQ+ Israelis warned that they were "apostates" who "deserve... death," and appeared to come from a rabbi who has denied sending the message.
Brigitte Macron, France's First Lady, Said to Sue Over Trans Rumors
Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady of France, plans to "initiate proceedings" against the instigators of rumors circulating on social media that she is trans.
Mr. Gay World Louw Breytenbach Resigns Over Contract, Funding Issues
In October, South African actor Louw Breytenbach was named Mr. Gay World 2021, but he resigned from the honor last week in a contractual dispute and disagreements over the organization's funding.