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Thousands Protest in Berlin Against Coronavirus Restrictions
Thousands protested Germany's coronavirus restrictions Saturday in a Berlin demonstration marking what organizers called "the end of the pandemic."
Microsoft in Advanced Talks to Buy TikTok's US Business
Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the U.S. operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.
Sleepy Lions, Empty Bars, Lost Jobs: a World Without Tourism
For growing numbers of businesses and individuals who depend on the global tourism industry, the question is not so much when the coronavirus pandemic will end but how and if they'll survive until business picks up.
EU Keeps LGBT-Hostile Polish Towns Out of Local Fund Program
Six Polish towns that declared themselves as "LGBT Free" zones or banned campaigning for the rights of same-sex couples had their requests for European Union community funding rejected, an EU spokesman said Wednesday.
Saudi Blogger Jailed, Facing Deportation Over Call for Equality
Yemeni blogger who fled for Saudi Arabia has been jailed and faces deportation, threats to his life, over social media post calling for equality.
Indian Prince Calls for Conversion Therapy Ban at Home, Abroad
Indian Prince calls for a ban in both his country and internationally to the psychologically damaging, and fraudulent, practice of conversion therapy.
London Shoppers Pranked by Man Wearing Face Mask as a G-String
An American man turned heads (literally) on London's Oxford Street on Friday when he walked down the busy street wearing nothing but a face mask as a G-string.
For LGBTQ Immigrants, the Pandemic Threatens Lives Already in Dangerous Limbo
For LGBTQ immigrants already living tremendously marginalized and precarious lives, the deadly pandemic is adding even more layers of danger and uncertainty.
Everywhere and Nowhere: The Many Layers of 'Cancel Culture'
So you've probably read a lot about "cancel culture." Or know about a new poll that shows a plurality of Americans disapproving of it. Or you may have heard about a letter in Harper's Magazine condemning censorship and intolerance.
Mexico City Follows Through, Bans So-Called 'Conversion Therapy'
Lawmakers in Mexico City have followed through on earlier preliminary steps, outlawing the practice of so-called 'conversion therapy."
Rift Between Royal Brothers Laid Bare in New Book Extract
Prince William infuriated Prince Harry when he told his younger brother he should move slowly in his relationship with the former Meghan Markle, fearing that he was being "blindsided by lust,'' a new book on the Windsors says.
Death of Young Actor Fuels Debate on Nepotism in Bollywood
The entertainment capital of India may be reeling under the coronavirus onslaught, but its celebrity inhabitants are being roiled by troubles of another kind.
States of Jersey Police Officer Reprimanded for Homophobic Slurs
Officer on island off Northwestern coast of France reprimanded for directing homophobic slurs at a group of young men.
Israel Clears First Hurdle in Banning 'Conversion Therapy'; Religious Conservatives Unhappy
The Knesset — Israel's body of lawmakers — has preliminarily approved a bill that would outlaw so-called "conversion therapy" in the Middle Eastern country.
Britain's Prince Philip, 99, Makes Rare Public Appearance
Britain's Prince Philip has made a rare public appearance as he attended a military ceremony at Windsor Castle to transfer a long-held ceremonial role to his daughter-in-law Camilla.
Anti-Trans Stories by Right-Wing Sources Most Engaged With on Social Media
Media Matters study finds anti-trans stories by right-wing sources on social media are engaged with most.
Polish Official Frets that EU Might Tie Handouts to Marriage Equality
An official from the virulently anti-LGBTQ Polish government aired worries that handouts from the European Union might be tied to requirements to treat same-sex families with legal equality.
Netflix Pulls 'If Only' After Turkish Government Demands Removal of Gay Character
Network pulls the plug on new Turkish series announced in March after government demands removal of a gay character.
Watch: Madonna Says She Never Paid Russia's $1M Fine for Gay Rights Speech
Madonna took to Instagram on Sunday to tell fans that she was fined $1 million by the Russian government for her outspoken gay rights speech she gave at a concert in the country eight years ago — and that she's yet to pay the expensive penalty.
US Slaps Sanctions on Strongman Ruler of Russia's Chechnya
The United States on Monday slapped sanctions on the regional strongman leader of Russia's republic of Chechnya over human rights violations.