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UK Palace Ends Silence on Harry, Meghan Racism Allegations
Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was "saddened" to learn of the struggles that Harry and Meghan revealed this week — and that they would be taken very seriously.
Belgian PM Flies LGBTQ Flag Following Suspicious Murder
The rainbow flag of the LGBT community flew outside the Belgian prime minister's office on Tuesday as suspicions remained that anti-gay motives may have been at the core of a brutal weekend killing.
Explosive Harry, Meghan Interview Reverberates Across Globe
Prince Harry and Meghan's explosive TV interview divided people around the world on Monday, rocking an institution that is struggling to modernize with claims of racism and callousness toward a woman struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Chinese Director of 'Nomadland' Faces Controversy at Home
Chloe Zhao's success — she's the first Asian woman and the second woman ever to win a Golden Globe for best director for her film "Nomadland" — has not been met with universal applause in her country of birth.
UK Royals Absorb Shock of Revealing Harry, Meghan Interview
Britain and its royal family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove the duchess to thoughts of suicide.
Europe Staggers as Infectious Variants Power Virus Surge
Europe recorded 1 million new COVID-19 cases last week, an increase of 9% from the previous week and a reversal that ended a six-week decline in new infections.
Etna Keeps Up Its Spectacular Explosions; Ash Rains on Towns
A particularly spectacular blast from Italy's Mount Etna volcano belched out a towering cloud of ash and lava stone Sunday onto Sicilian villages, the latest in a series of explosions since mid-February.
Cyprus Keeps Carnival Spirit Alive Amid COVID-19
Carnival is usually the highlight of the year for Cyprus, when residents let loose in bizarre and colorful costumes, joyfully dancing and celebrating during the Mediterranean island nation's biggest annual party scene.
No Flat for You!: Italian Landlord Yanks Apartment Offer after Finding Out Man is Gay
A 30-year-old Italian man who was set to move back to his home town from Rome had the door slammed in his face when the landlord of the apartment he planned to move into found out he was gay.
Evangelical Adoption, Foster Agency Will Now Serve Same-Sex Couples
Bethany Christian Services, one of the nation's biggest adoption and foster care agencies, announced on Monday it would immediately begin working with LGBTQ families.
After Censorship of Same-Sex Kiss, 'Bohemian Kiss Challenge' Goes Viral
When Korean television network SBS broadcasted "Bohemian Rhapsody" on February 13 they deleted two scenes that featured two men kissing. Two Korean men responded with the 'Bohemian Kiss Challenge' and it has gone viral.
Denied Insurance Puts Historic UK Gay Sauna on Verge of Closure
Pink Broadway, a historic gay sauna in Southampton, is facing the prospect of permanently shuttering after insurers refused to renew the business' policy.
Anal Swab COVID Tests Are a Real Thing, and Tourists Aren't Happy
China is using anal swab COVID testing for some international arrivals but foreign governments like Japan, South Korea and the U.S. aren't taking the news sitting down, Forbes reports.
Chinese Court Upholds Textbook Calling Homosexuality a 'Psychological Disorder'
A Chinese court ruled that a textbook may refer to homosexuality as a "psychological disorder," despite its Psychiatric Association delisting homosexuality as a pathological condition in 2001.
Canada Vaccine Panel Recommends 4 Months Between COVID Doses
A national panel of vaccine experts in Canada recommended Wednesday that provinces extend the interval between the two doses of a COVID-19 shot to four months to quickly inoculate more people.
Hospitalized Prince Philip has Successful Heart Procedure
Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital and is expected to remain for several days of "rest and recuperation," Buckingham Palace said Thursday.
In Significant Shift, Virus Cases Up 9% in Europe
COVID-19 cases rose 9% last week over a 53-country region of Europe, snapping a six-week run of declines
Scientists Urge NASA to Rename James Webb Telescope Because of Namesake's Homophobic Legacy
NASA is facing a new call to change the name of the James Webb telescope because of its namesake's homophobic legacy.
South Korea's First Known Transgender Soldier Found Dead
South Korea's first known transgender soldier, who protested the military's decision last year to discharge her for undergoing gender reassignment surgery, was found dead at her home on Wednesday.
Sun, Sand and Shots: Caribbean Seeks Vaccines to Revive Economy
The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world's most tourism-dependent regions.