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'Unmute Us': Marchers Demand Return of Dutch Music Festivals
Dutch music fans have been banned for months from going to large-scale festivals due to coronavirus restrictions. On Saturday, the festivals came to them.
Europe Fears Afghan Refugee Crisis after Taliban Takeover
Haunted by a 2015 migration crisis fueled by the Syrian war, European leaders desperately want to avoid another large-scale influx of refugees and migrants from Afghanistan.
Valencia Spain Campaigns for 2026 Gay Games
First there's Hong Kong in 2022, but Valencia already has its eye on the prize to host Gay Games 2026 — an international phenomenon expected to attracted nearly 100,000 visitors.
Why New Zealand's Proposed Conversion Therapy Ban is Unlikely to Criminalize Parents
New Zealand is on the verge of banning conversion therapy, but some lawmakers are concerned about how the legislation might affect parents.
Watch: Two Gay Penguin Pairs at Australian Aquarium this Season
Sea Life Aquarium in Melbourne, Australia announced that two same-sex pairs of gentoo penguins have started nesting together as the birds' mating season commences.
WHO Africa: COVID-19 Booster Shots Make 'Mockery' of Equity
Rich countries' decisions to roll out COVID-19 booster shots while so many people across Africa remain unvaccinated "threaten the promise of a brighter tomorrow" for the continent, says the Africa director for the World Health Organization.
Israel Eases Restrictions on Blood Donations by Gay Men
Israel has lifted restrictions on blood donations by gay men, saying the longstanding limitation was discriminatory and denigrating, Israel's health minister said Thursday.
As Bad as Life is for Afghan Gays, Expect Much Worse Under the Taliban
With terrifying images coming out of Kabul as American forces leave Afghanistan after 20 years, there are concerns for the fate of the country's LGBTQ+ population as the Taliban takes over the government.
German Minister Criticizes Vatican Stance on Gay Couples
Germany's health minister has criticized the Roman Catholic Church for its refusal to bless same-sex unions but says his religious faith remains strong.
New Zealand Enters Lockdown After Single Virus Case Found
New Zealand's government took drastic action Tuesday by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown for at least three days after finding a single case of coronavirus infection in the community.
Taliban Enter Kabul, Await 'Peaceful Transfer' of Power
Taliban fighters entered Kabul on Sunday and sought the unconditional surrender of the central government, officials said, as Afghans and foreigners alike raced for the exit.
At Least 304 Dead, 1,800 Hurt as 7.2 Magnitude Rocks Haiti
A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, killing at least 304 people and injuring at least 1,800 others as buildings tumbled into rubble.
Bucharest Gay Pride March Resumes after Coronavirus Pause
Several thousand LGBT supporters took to the streets in the Romanian capital of Bucharest Saturday for a gay pride parade that resumed after a year's pause due to the pandemic.
7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti; at Least 29 Killed
At least 29 people were killed when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, and Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was rushing aid to affected areas, where some towns were destroyed and hospitals were overwhelmed with wounded people.
Longest War: Were America's Decades in Afghanistan Worth It?
As President Joe Biden ends the U.S. combat role in Afghanistan this month, Americans and Afghans are questioning whether the was worth the cost.
Afghan Women Fear Return to 'Dark Days' Amid Taliban Sweep
Amid a lightning offensive over the past several days, the Taliban now control more than two-thirds of the country, just two weeks before the U.S. plans to withdraw its last troops. And they are slowly closing in on the capital, Kabul.
Global Sizzling: July Was Hottest Month On Record, NOAA Says
Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of record keeping, U.S. weather officials announced.
Want to Visit New Zealand? You'll Have to Wait Until 2022
New Zealand, which has completely stamped out the coronavirus, plans to cautiously reopen its borders to international travelers early next year, the government said Thursday.
27 People Aboard Carnival Cruise Test Positive for COVID
Twenty-seven people aboard a Carnival cruise tested positive for COVID-19 just before the ship made a stop in Belize City this week. All 27 were vaccinated.
LGBTQ+ Festival to Open in Denmark, Sweden in Pandemic Shadow
Thousands are expected to attend Thursday's kickoff of the 10-day multi-national LGBT+ festival that will include a global pride event in Sweden's southern city of Malmo and a 22-sports tournament to be held in nearby Copenhagen.