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US Journalist Masha Gessen is Convicted in Absentia in Russia for Criticizing the Military
U.S. journalist and author Masha Gessen was convicted in absentia Monday by a Moscow court on charges of spreading false information about the military and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Hunky Queer Ally, French Rugby Superstar Antoine Dupont Would Stop Game Over Gay Slur
French Rugby superstar Antoine Dupont recently appeared on the cover of the French queer website/mag Têtu.com to speak for inclusion in the sport & against homophobia.
Court in Japan Allows Transgender Woman to Officially Change Gender without Compulsory Surgery
A Japanese high court has approved a legal gender change for a transgender woman without requiring compulsory gender-affirming surgery, a step that LGBGQ+ groups on Thursday called a mixed victory.
Queer Ally Dan Reynolds Defends Imagine Dragons' Concert in Homophobic Azerbaijan
Queer ally Dan Reynolds, front man for Imagine Dragons, defended playing a concert last year in homophobic Azerbaijan, despite the country continuing last place rating in queer rights in Europe.
Cuba's First Transgender Athlete Shows the Progress and Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ People
Ely Malik Reyes stepped onto the cordless platform and began delivering powerful punches and kicks against his combatant. He lost the fight, but won a major victory by becoming the first transgender athlete to officially compete in a Cuban sports leauge.
Iranian-Born Norwegian Man Found Guilty in 2022 Oslo LGBT+ Festival Attack, Sentenced to 30 Years
An Iranian-born Norwegian man was found guilty of terrorism on Thursday in a 2022 attack on an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Trans Darts Player Excluded from Sport in the UK
Samantha Lewis, an avid darts player from Hull, England, found herself barred from participating in a sporting event — and attacked online — because she is trans.
With Taylor Swift Heading to Germany, One City Has Taken Her Name — at Least for a Few Weeks
The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to give three Eras Tour concerts later this month.
Impromptu LGBTQ+ Protest in Istanbul after Governor Bans Pride March
A group of LGBTQ+ protesters held an impromptu demonstration in Istanbul on Sunday after the governor's office banned an annual Pride March.
Parties and Protests Mark the Culmination of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in NYC, San Francisco and Beyond
The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reaches its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revelers to the streets for marquee parades in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere across the globe.
Thousands Attend Annual EuroPride Parade in Greek City of Thessaloniki Amid Heavy Police Presence
About 15,000 people attended the annual EuroPride parade Saturday, police said, in support of the LGBTQ+ community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki amid a heavy police presence.
As LGBTQ+ Pride's Crescendo Approaches, Tensions over War in Gaza Expose Rifts
Ahead of New York City's annual LGBTQ+ Pride march, organizers typically spend weeks mapping out the order of the floats, assigning placements based on factors like seniority and music volume.
A US Officiant Marries 10 Same-Sex Couples in Hong Kong Via Video Chat
Ten same-sex couples got married in the United States over the internet from Hong Kong, which does not formally recognize such unions but offers them legal protections.
Namibian Court Overturns and Declares Unconstitutional a Law Criminalizing Gay Sex Between Men
A court in Namibia on Friday overturned and declared unconstitutional a colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex between men in a victory for LGBTQ campaigners in the southern African nation.
A Mexico City Neighborhood Keeps the Iconic Volkswagen Beetle Alive
The Volkswagen Beetle, or "vocho" as it's known in Mexico, may have been born in Germany, but in this hilly neighborhood on the fringes of Mexico City, there's no doubt about it: The "Bug" is king.
Reports: Gay Men 'Hunted' in Public Park by Knife-Wielding Pack of Attackers
An Irish senator called for more police patrols after an incident in Dublin's Phoenix Park in which a gang of six men armed with knives allegedly "hunted" a small group of gay friends.
Thailand's Senate Overwhelmingly Approves a Landmark Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriages
Thailand's Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.
LGBTQ+ Soldiers in Ukraine Hope their Service is Changing Attitudes as they Rally for Legal Rights
Several hundred LGBT Ukrainian servicemen and their supporters marched in central Kyiv Sunday to demand more rights and highlight their service to their country in its war with Russia.
Rome LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Makes Fun of Pope Francis Comments
The Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade celebrated its 30th anniversary as tens of thousands of people in brightly colored outfits marched through the Italian capital waving banners, dancing and singing as they marked gay rights and poked fun at Pope Francis.
South Africa's Health Authorities Report 2 Deaths from Mpox this Week and Warn of Local Transmission
South African health authorities say two people have died this week after contracting mpox, and it appears there is local transmission of the disease.