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Gay Man Arrested in Qatar Speaks: 'I Never Thought I'd Return Home'
British-Mexican Manuel Guerrero Aviña is safe and sound at home after a harrowing ordeal in Qatar in which he was caught in a Grindr "sting."
Gay Penguin Sphen, of Australian Aquarium 'Power Couple,' Dies at 11
Gay gentoo penguin Sphen — part of the famous "power couple" that proved a major attraction at an Australian aquarium — has died at the age of 11, leaving his mate, Magic, a widower.
One Woman's Custody Battle Highlights the Challenges Facing Same-Sex Couples in China
LGBTQ+ families have no law to cite when faced with situations like custody or divorce, as same-sex marriage is not recognized in China, meaning the outcome of each case is uncertain and inconsistent.
Same-Sex Couples and LGBTQ+ Activists Rally in Nepal's Capital During the Annual Pride Parade
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and supporters rallied in Nepal's capital Tuesday during the annual Pride parade, the first since gay couples were able to register same-sex marriages officially in the Himalayan nation following a Supreme Court order in 2023.
British-Mexican Man Caught in Grindr 'Sting' Leaves Qatar
A British-Mexican man was convicted of drug charges in Qatar and detained for several months before being allowed to return to the UK.
Same-Sex Flamingos Are Officially Parents at UK Zoo
A same-sex pair of flamingos has successfully hatched an egg at the Paignton Zoo, staff say.
Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati Offered Hefty Sum to do Adult Entertainment, Jokes about his Celebrity on TikTok
Ammirati's overnight celebrity has been something he didn't expect (or he would have tucked), but it has led to an interesting business opportunity.
Spain is Investigating Unauthorized Katy Perry Music Video in a Protected Natural Area
In her new music video, Katy Perry pretends to be one of the thousands of tourists having the time of their lives on Spain's Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. But some parts, filmed in a protected natural enclave, could bring trouble.
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreaks in Africa a Global Health Emergency as a New Form of the Virus Spreads
The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency on Wednesday, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries and a new form of the virus spreading.
Russian Artist Released in Swap Builds a New Life in Germany, Now Free to Marry her Partner
Sasha Skochilenko and Sofya Subbotina are planning to get married. That wasn't an option in their native Russia, but it's possible now that they live in Germany, which recognizes same-sex weddings.
Watch: Tom Daley Emotionally Announces Retirement
Tom Daley announced that he will be officially hanging up his speedo for good. Tom Daley of Team Great Britain practices during a diving training session ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 23, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by
Paris Closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles Turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 Mission
Setting out to prove that topping Paris isn't mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars on Sunday as it took over Olympic hosting duties from the French capital.
Olympic Boxing Champion Imane Khelif Filed a Legal Complaint for Online Harassment Against Her
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment after a rain of criticism and false claims about her sex during the Paris Olympics, her lawyer said Sunday.
Olympians are Turning to OnlyFans to Fund Dreams as they Face a 'Broken' Finance System
Dire financial straits are leading droves of Olympic athletes to sell images of their bodies to subscribers on OnlyFans to sustain their dreams of gold at the Games.
Looking Back, The Most Iconic Moments for LGBTQ+ Athletes at the Olympics
With over 200 out and proud athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we're looking at four iconic and recent moments in LGBTQ+ athlete history that show progress is achievable and real.
Protesters Rally Outside Bulgarian Parliament to Denounce Ban on LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda' in Schools
Protesters rallied outside Bulgaria's parliament on Thursday to denounce a controversial legal amendment adopted the day before that bans talk of LGBTQ+ and so-called non-traditional sexual choices in schools.
Aussie Athlete Campbell Harrison Goes Viral After Kissing Boyfriend at Olympics
When out Aussie Olympian climber Campbell Harrison qualified for the Olympics, he was greeted with many homophobic comments. He had his last laugh on homophobes at the Paris games this week.
Putin Calls for a Project to Promote 'Traditional Russian Values' Overseas
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called for the government to develop a program for overseas promotion of "traditional Russian spiritual and moral values," a theme that the Kremlin has increasingly sounded in recent years.
Who is Serving the Hottest Looks at the Paris Games?
Check out the athletes and performers who are turning the Paris Games into arguably the most stylish Olympics ever.
French Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati's Junk Keeps Him from Earning an Olympic Medal
French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati missed out on earning a medal at his home Olympics when his crotch got caught on the crossbar.