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Pope on Christmas: Vaccines for All; Needy, Vulnerable First
Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 nations convened on Christmas Day to start assessing the free trade deal the bloc has struck with former member Britain, a historic accord that takes effect in just a week.
Breakthrough: UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Agreement
Just a week before the deadline, Britain and the European Union struck a free-trade deal Thursday that should avert economic chaos on New Year's and bring a measure of certainty for businesses after years of Brexit turmoil.
UK Cops Ticket Gay Men Cruising in Park... Because, COVID
British police are ticketing gay men who are cruising in a London park, but it's not sex they're penalizing; rather, it's the breaking of COVID restrictions.
Aussie Firefighters Offer Thirst-Trapping 2021 Calendars... With or Without Pets
Australian firefighters have outdone themselves this year with a set of 2021 calendars.
LGBTQ Life in China: Slow Advancements But Room For Improvements
A global progress report by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World) finds that LGBTQ people in China have gained some legal rights and protections.
Rainbow Families Not Recognized in Half of EU
Rainbow families — families in which parents identify as LGBTQ — are not recognized by almost half of the European Union, a new study examines.
Lithuania to Approve Civil Unions in 2021?
The former Eastern Bloc country Lithuania, like many other ex-Soviet nations, outlaws marriage equality. But there's a spark of light for same-sex Lithuanian families in a civil unions bill that might pass next year.
UK Holds Crisis Talks as France Closes Border on Virus Fears
Countries across the world have halted air travel to the U.K. while France has banned trucks from entering for a period of 48 hours while the new virus variant is assessed.
Eurail Launches First Mobile Pass For Paper-Free Travel
While some thought the old-school paper ticketing felt retro-cool, most of us have been eagerly anticipating Eurail's roll-out of the mobile pass.
UK Nixes Christmas Gatherings, Shuts London Shops over Virus
Families must cancel their Christmas gatherings and most shops have to close in London and much of southern England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday.
New Study: Bisexual Men More Prone to Eating Disorders Than Gay Men
A new study shows that bisexual men are more likely to experience eating disorders than gay, and even heterosexual, men.
Ian McKellen Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
British actor Ian McKellen has received the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer/BioNtech.
Virus-Stricken Macron at Presidential Retreat with Fever
As French President Emmanuel Macron rides out the coronavirus in a presidential retreat at Versailles, critics on Friday called out slip-ups in his virus protection behavior, from a close-quarters handshake to repeated big-group meals over the past week.
French Teens Protest After Transgender Classmate's Suicide
About 100 teenagers rallied in northern France Friday to pay homage to a transgender student who killed herself this week after facing tensions with school officials around her gender identity.
Argentina to Add More Transgender People to Labor Force
According to Argentina's LGBT community, 95% of transgender people do not have formal employment, with many forced to work in the sex industry where they face violence.
New Study by FDA Could Lift Blood Donation Bans for Gay, Bisexual Men
The FDA is funding a new study on blood donations by gay or bisexual men.
WorldPride Summit in Sweden Will Bring Together Politician, Officials and Activists
A groundbreaking international summit will take place next year in Malmö during WorldPride, including
French President Macron Tests Positive for Coronavirus
French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with numerous European leaders.
Gay Belgian Man Attacked, Fears Reporting Crime to Police
A gay man in Belgium was attacked and knocked to the ground, but fears reporting the homophobic hate crime to local police after homophobic remarks from authorities six years prior.
Rights Groups Condemn Hungarian Ban on Same-Sex Adoptions
Human rights groups on Wednesday condemned a new Hungarian law that effectively bans adoption for same-sex couples and applies a strict Christian conservative viewpoint to the legal definition of a family.