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Study Reveals Effects of Puberty Blockers at Controversial UK Gender Clinic
A new U.K. study found that administering puberty blockers to children wanting to transition can impact height growth and bone density.
Human Festivities Scrapped, Rio's Carnival Goes to the Dogs
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival festivities may have been canceled, but nobody told the dogs.
Women Fleeing Burkina Faso Violence Face Sexual Assault
The extremist violence in Burkina Faso linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group is fueling an increase in sexual assaults against women, especially those displaced by attacks.
Strong Quake Hits Japan's Northeast Coast; No Tsunami Alert
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.
Iranian Cleric: COVID-19 Vaccine Makes People Gay
An Iranian cleric has made an unfounded claim on social media that the COVID-19 vaccine makes people gay.
Gender Identity Bill Divides Spain's Feminists, Left Wing
A bill aims to make gender self-determination the norm, with eligibility starting at age 16. Opponents argue that allowing people to choose their gender eventually would lead to "erasing" women from the public sphere.
Proud 'Gay Icon' David Beckham Becomes Ambassador for Anti-LGBTQ Qatar
Former England football captain David Beckham signed a hefty deal to be media ambassador for anti-LGBTQ Qatar in the run up to the country's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
UN Report: Iran's Treatment of LGBTQ Youth is 'Torture'
A new UN report says that Iran's government has inflicted electroshock "torture" on LGBTQ children, along with psychoactive drugs and hormone therapy, apparently in the belief that these procedures would "cure" them.
French Student who Spearheaded #MeTooGay Movement Found Dead
Guillaume T., the 20-year old student who founded #MeTooGay, was found dead in his student room at Paris-Nanterre University on Tuesday, February 9.
World's Second-Oldest Person Survives COVID-19 at Age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world's second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
Lying on Arrival Could Mean 10 Years in Prison in England
Anyone arriving in England and found to have lied about a recent visit to a country on the British government's travel ban list faces up to 10 years in prison under new tough coronavirus border policies announced Tuesday.
A Look at What Quarantine is Like in Olympic-Host Japan
A state of emergency for a large part of the country means that even those special cases who are allowed in have to take multiple coronavirus tests and stay holed up in quarantine.
Miss Great Britain 2020 Comes Out as Bisexual
"Even if it helps one person to open up to family or friends, it'd be such a good thing," says Jen Atkin, Miss Great Britain 2020, about coming out.
WHO Team: Coronavirus Unlikely to Have Leaked From China Lab
The coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and is more likely to have jumped to humans from an animal, a World Health Organization team has concluded.
Chechen Authorities Say 2 Detained Gay Men are 'Terrorism' Suspects
Reports last week said two gay men rescued from Chechnya were snatched and returned there. Now, with the world looking on, Chechen authorities are claiming the men are terrorism suspects.
Mysterious Monolith Pops Up Near Turkish World Heritage Site
Turkish authorities are investigating the appearance of a mysterious monolith in southeastern Turkey.
Around the Globe, Virus Cancels Spring Travel for Millions
Amid fears of new variants of the virus, new restrictions on movement have hit just as people start to look ahead to what is usually a busy time of year for travel.
Seoul to Give Free COVID Tests to Pets
South Korea's capital says it will give pet dogs and cats free coronavirus tests if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
185 German Actors Kick Down Closet Door in Group Coming Out
Nearly 200 German actors have kicked down the closet door in a group coming out that was announced on social media and on the cover of a weekly newspaper supplement.
Queer Performers Find OnlyFans Success in Anti-LGBTQ Nigeria
The Internet is proving profitable for an emerging number of queer Nigerians who are turning to OnlyFans to post and profit off of explicit content.