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Russian Parliament Passes First Reading of an Adoption Ban for Countries Allowing Gender Transition
The lower house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday gave overwhelming approval to the first reading of a proposed law to prohibit the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.
Georgia's Anti-LGBTQ+ Measures Raise Fears of Hate Crimes in the Conservative South Caucasus Nation
Dozens of Georgians stood in tearful silence in a central square near parliament last week to mourn Kesaria Abramidze, a transgender actor and model who was stabbed to death the previous day in her apartment.
Same-Sex Couples in Thailand to Tie the Knot Starting January as Marriage Equality Bill Becomes Law
Thailand's landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.
Watch: Gay British Journalist Opens Up about Being a Sports Writer, Says 'You're Always Coming Out'
Gay British sports journalist Mark McAdam says that even though he came out 10 years ago, athletes and other sports figures still have no idea.
Georgian Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation, Echoing Measures in Russia
Georgia's parliament on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that curtails LGBTQ+ rights, a measure that echoes laws adopted in neighboring Russia.
Meet the Straight Ally Who is Protesting Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The bill criminalizes members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as its supporters, including promotion and funding of related activities and public displays of affection. It could send some people to prison for more than a decade.
Pakistan's Transgender Community Gets a Ride-Sharing Service for Safety
Pakistan's transgender community has gotten its first ride-sharing service in the latest effort to protect trans people from discrimination and harassment, the business' founder said on Wednesday.
French Paralympics Athlete Comes Out in Triumphant IG Post
Paralympics competitor Dimitri Pavadé finished fourth in the men's long jump competition in Paris, but he took the gold for courage when he came out in an Instagram post.
British Trans Activist Paul Carruthers Crowned Mr. Gay World
A new Mr. Gay World was crowned last week in a ceremony in the Alnwick Garden, a visitor's center in the town of Northumberland in northeast England. And a British trans man took the title.
Pride March Held in Conservative Serbia Under Heavy Police Protection
A Pride march on Saturday in Serbia's capital pressed for the demand that the populist government improve the rights of the LGBTQ+ community who often face harassment and discrimination.
A Top Court in the Dominican Republic Deliberates Anti-Sodomy Laws Targeting Police and Military
A top court in the Dominican Republic has agreed to review a challenge to laws dating from the last century that criminalize gay sex involving members of the army and police force.
France's New Prime Minister Twice Voted Against Gay Rights, and Critics Won't Let Him Forget It
Back in 1981 Michel Barnier, then 30, joined more than 150 conservatives in the National Assembly to vote against a law decriminalizing young homosexuals.
EU Ministers Take a Public Swipe at Hungary over Homophobic, Anti-Democratic Stances
Senior government ministers from Ireland, Luxembourg and Belgium raised questions about whether Prime Minister Vitkor Orbán's stridently nationalist cabinet respects European Union values.
Resources are Out there for LGBTQ+ Travelers Looking to Stay Safe
Do LGBTQ+ tourists have a green book-like system for staying safe while traveling in these politically precarious times? They don't have one. They have many.
The Director of the Paralympic Closing Ceremony Wants to Turn the Stade de France into a Dance Floor
The final act of the Paralympics in Paris will be a giant dance party.
Iran Summons Australian Envoy over LGBTQ+ Celebration in Tehran Embassy
Iran on Tuesday summoned the Australian ambassador in Iran over the publication of photos from a celebration in the embassy to mark Australia's LGBTQ national day on Sept. 1, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.
Italian Transgender Runner Fails to Reach 400m Final at Paralympics
Italian transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo failed to reach the final of the women's T12 400 meters for visually impaired runners after finishing third in her semifinal at the Paralympic Games on Monday.
Titanic Expedition Yields Lost Bronze Statue, High-Resolution Photos and Other Discoveries
A bronze statue from the Titanic — not seen in decades and feared to be lost for good — is among the discoveries made by the company with salvage rights to the wreck site on its first expedition there in many years.
French DJ and LGBTQ+ Icon Carries Paralympic Torch to Defy Hate She Endured over Olympics Ceremony
French performer Barbara Butch carried the Paralympic torch Sunday evening in an act of defiance after being targeted by hate speech over her appearance in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Who Is Competing for Mr. Gay World 2024?
The 16th Mr. Gay World competition is to be decided on Monday. See who is competing.