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Canada Begins Allowing US Citizens to Visit Again
Canada on Monday is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.
Guyana Lawmakers Abolish Law Against Cross-Dressing
Guyana's Parliament has voted to immediately remove a colonial-era law against cross-dressing, saying it is outdated, discriminatory and out of tune with modern times.
France's Virus Pass Now Required in Restaurants, Trains
People in France are now required to show a QR code proving they have a special virus pass to enjoy restaurants and cafes or travel across the country.
To Shake Hands or Not? An Age-Old Human Gesture Now in Limbo
As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?
Hungary Adds New Restrictions on Sale of LGBTQ+-Themed Books
Hungary's government on Friday ordered booksellers to place children's books that depict homosexuality in "closed packaging," the latest move in an escalating campaign that rights groups have decried as an assault on the LGBTQ+ community.
Watch: Homophobic Snickers Ad Pulled in Spain
A Snickers ad showing a gay influencer transform into a bearded man with a deep voice pulled in Spain after an outcry that it was deemed homophobic.
As Pandemic Olympics Wane, Japan Asks: What Did Games Mean?
Was it the strangest Olympics ever, staged during a deadly pandemic, with no fans? How about the angriest, awash in protests and fierce opposition from large swaths of the host nation?
Same-Sex Couple, Family Flee Russia after Supermarket Ad Makes Them Targets
A family that includes a lesbian mother and a same-sex couple has fled Russia in fear for their lives after being featured in an online advertisement last month that triggered an outpouring of hate.
Russian State TV Hosts Make Anti-LGBTQ Remarks about Tokyo Olympians
Russian state TV commentary on the Tokyo Olympics included lots of homophobic and anti-LGBTQ statements about participating athletes.
Italy: COVID 'Green Pass' Needed for Museums, Indoor Dining
New COVID-19 certification rule took effect in Italy as part of the government's plan to rein in a summer surge in infections.
US Plans to Require COVID-19 Shots for Foreign Travelers
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official said.
Sleuths in Spain Sniff Out Ibiza's Illegal COVID-19 Parties
Some of the summer hires on the Mediterranean party island of Ibiza are different this year: they include private detectives posing as tourists who tip off police about illegal parties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic Travel Bans Divide Loved Ones Across Borders
Since the start of the pandemic, a constantly changing and confusing web of travel restrictions have separated loved ones around the world.
UK Eases Travel Restrictions as Industry Lobbies for More
Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and European Union on Monday as travel industry leaders urged the government to further ease restrictions.
Watch: Peter Tatchell Recalls 50+ Years of LGBTQ Activism
Called "the most hated man in Britain," Peter Tatchell has stood up to everyone from Margaret Thatcher and the Catholic church to Russia's oppressive government. Tatchelll recalls the drive for activism in light of a new documentary about his life.
Anti-LGBTQ Hong Kong Lawmaker Attacks Gay Romantic Comedy TV Series
A pro-Beijing, anti-LGBTQ Hong Kong lawmaker described claims that a 15-episode TV comedy about a gay male triangle violates a draconian Chinese security law.
French Police Clash with Anti-Virus Pass Protesters in Paris
Thousands of people protested France's special virus pass by marching through Paris and other French cities on Saturday.
Could the EU Kick Out Hungary for Its Anti-LGBTQ Agenda?
The European Commission has stressed that "equality and the respect for dignity and human rights are core values of the EU," but does violation warrant the boot?
Britain Ends Quarantine for Vaccinated Visitors from US, EU
Fully vaccinated travelers from the United States and much of Europe will be able to enter Britain without quarantining starting next week, U.K. officials said Wednesday — a move welcomed by Britain's ailing travel industry.
Police: Attack on 14-Year-Old Dutch Girl May be LGBTQ-Linked
Police in Amsterdam said Tuesday that they are treating a brutal assault on a 14-year-old girl as a possible LGBTQ-related attack.