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Venice Film Festival Forges Ahead with Reduced Lineup
The show will go on for the Venice Film Festival in September, but with a few modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Depp Takes Stand in Libel Trial, Claims Amber Heard Hit Him
Johnny Depp gave evidence in a London court on Tuesday, denying claims that he hit ex-wife Amber Heard and accusing her of assaulting him and depicting him as a "monster."
Sex Workers Lack Food for Taking HIV Drugs During COVID-19
As the coronavirus spreads in Africa, it threatens in multiple ways those who earn their living on the streets — people like Mignonne, a 25-year-old sex worker with HIV.
Mona Lisa Back at Work, Visitors Limited, as Louvre Reopens
Paris' Louvre Museum, which houses the world's most famous portrait, reopened Monday after a four-month coronavirus lockdown and without its usual huge throngs.
Naked Men and Drunks: England Assesses the Reopening of Pubs
It seems to have been more like a typical Saturday night than a drunken New Year's Eve.
English Pubs Are Reopening — They Won't Be the Same
Asking people in English pubs to keep their distance is going to be tough after they've had a few of their favorite tipples.
Right-Wing Italian Pol Wants Protections from...'Heterophobia'?
Far-right Italian politician Matteo Salvini responded to government deliberations on a bill against homo- and transphobia by suggesting a measure to counter "heterophobia." Twitter went wild with mockery.
German Pastor Charged with Incitement for Anti-Gay Comment
Prosecutors in the northern German city of Bremen have charged a Protestant pastor with incitement for comments he made about homosexuality, authorities said Thursday.
Montenegro Backs Same-Sex Partnership as it Seeks EU Entry
Lawmakers in the small Balkan country of Montenegro on Wednesday approved same-sex partnership as part of efforts to push on with joining the European Union.
Russian Officials: 78% of Voters Back Extending Putin's Rule
Almost 78% of voters in Russia have approved amendments to the country's constitution that will allow President Putin to stay in power until 2036, Russian election officials said after all the votes were counted. Kremlin critics said the vote was rigged.
Rowling's Row with Trans Supporters Continues with Deleted Tweet
"Harry Potter" author JK Rowling's Twitter tiff with trans people and their supporters seemingly continued with the deletion of a tweet in which Rowling had thanked American horror author Stephen King.
Gabon to Decriminalize Being LGBTQ?
The Central African country of Gabon has taken steps toward decriminalizing LGBTQ people.
Using 'Face Doubles,' a New Doc Captures an Anti-LGBTQ Purge
"Welcome to Chechnya," directed by David France, is about an underground pipeline created to rescue LGBTQ Chechens from the Russian republic where the government has for several years waged a crackdown on gays.
Iran Issues Arrest Warrant for Trump, Asks Interpol to Help
Iran has issued an arrest warrant and asked Interpol for help in detaining President Donald Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad, a local prosecutor reportedly said Monday.
Moroccans Swim, Sing, Reconnect as Lockdown Lifts
Moroccans are re-experiencing a taste of the life before. In newly opened public spaces, every sip of coffee in a cafe, every dip in a river with friends, every moment of outdoor intimacy is savored.
Boris Johnson Says COVID-19 has been a Disaster for Britain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has been a "disaster" for Britain, as he announced a spending splurge designed to get the country — and his faltering Conservative government — back on track.
World Hits Coronavirus Milestone Amid Fears That Worst is Yet to Come
The world surpassed two sobering coronavirus milestones Sunday: 500,000 confirmed deaths, 10 million confirmed cases.
Taiwan Holds LGBT Pride Parade Despite Coronavirus
The Taiwanese capital held its annual LGBT pride parade on Sunday, making it one of the few places in the world to proceed with such an event in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
A Divided Poland Holds Presidential Vote Delayed by Pandemic
Poles voted in a presidential election Sunday that was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic and was taking place amid deep cultural and political divisions in the European Union nation.
Russia: Dozens Detained at Protest Supporting LGBT Artist
Police in Moscow detained dozens of demonstrators protesting a pornography charge brought against a Russian LGBT rights activist and artist.