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Queer-Friendly Guadalajara Makes Perfect Host for November's Gay Games
When the pandemic hampered Hong Kong's ability to host the next Gay Games, Guadalajara stepped in. Outside of Latin America, it may not be a top name among LGBTQ+-friendly cities, but it should be.
What Went Wrong? Questions Emerge Over Israel's Intelligence Prowess After Hamas Attack
For Palestinians in Gaza, Israel's eyes are never very far away. Surveillance drones buzz constantly from the skies. The highly-secured border is awash with security cameras and soldiers on guard. Intelligence agencies work sources and cyber capabilities
Israel Vows Complete Siege of Gaza as it Strikes the Palestinian Territory After Incursion by Hamas
Israel's military ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip on Monday, halting entry of food, fuel and supplies to its 2.3 million people as it pounded the Hamas-ruled territory with waves of airstrikes in retaliation for the militants' bloody weekend in
Out Greek Politician Stefanos Kasselakis Wants to Stir Things Up by Embracing Same-Sex Parenting
Stefanos Kasselakis, the new leader of Greece's main opposition left-wing Syriza party, wants to stir things up in the country with his personal embrace of same sex parenting
Israel Battles Hamas Militants as Country's Death Toll from Mass Incursion Reaches 600
Israeli soldiers battled Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel on Sunday and launched retaliation strikes that leveled buildings in Gaza.
Hamas Surprise Attack Out of Gaza Stuns Israel and Leaves Hundreds Dead in Fighting, Retaliation
Backed by a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing dozens and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday.
Hamas Kills 40 in Unprecedented, Wide-Ranging Incursion into Israel. Netanyahu Says 'We Are at War'
The ruling Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land and sea.
Muslims in Kenya Protest at Supreme Court over its Endorsement of LGBTQ+ Right to Associate
Hundreds of Muslims in Kenya's capital rallied outside the Supreme Court to protest its decision last month to reaffirm the LGBTQ community's right of association, saying that the verdict condoned immorality and demanding that some justices step down.
London Couple Attacked by Gang Wielding Board with Nails; Onlookers Did Nothing
A London couple were brutally attacked by a gang of young men who, they said, egged each other on until what started as slurs escalated into an assault with a board that had nails through it.
Pope Francis Opens a Big Vatican Meeting on the Church's Future and Says 'Everyone' is Welcome
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church needed to be rebuilt to make it a place of welcome for "everyone, everyone, everyone," as he opened a divisive meeting on the future of the church that has sparked hope among progressives and alarm among conservatives
Swiss LGBTQ+ Rights Groups Hail 60-Day Sentence for Polemicist who Called Journalist a 'Fat Lesbian'
LGBTQ+ groups hailed the 60-day jail sentence a court in Switzerland gave to a writer and commentator for deriding a journalist as a "fat lesbian" and other critical remarks.
Plans to Accommodate Transgender Swimmers at a World Cup Meet Scrapped because of Lack of Entries
Plans for the first "open category" swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.
Scotland's First Out Gay Footballer Zander Murray: 'I'm Learning How to Be Gay at 31'
Zander Murray says he is having the time of his life since publicly coming out last year.
Pope Suggests Blessings for Same-Sex Unions Possible in Response to 5 Conservative Cardinals
Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions, responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality ahead of a big meeting where LGBTQ+ Catholics are on the agenda.
5 Conservative Cardinals Challenge Pope to Affirm Church Teaching on Gays and WomenAhead of Meeting
Five conservative cardinals from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas have challenged Pope Francis to affirm Catholic teaching on homosexuality and female ordination ahead of a big Vatican meeting where such hot-button issues are up for debate.
Out Greek Opposition Leader Says He Will Take a Break from Politics to do His Military Service
Just a few days after being elected the new leader of Greece's left-wing main opposition party, Stefanos Kasselakis said Thursday that he will be taking a brief break from politics — to join the military.
Sir Elton John and Ian McKellen Lead Pushback Against British Official's Gay Refugee Comments
Out entertainers Elton John and Ian McKellen are leading the charge as a furor grows after Britain's Home Secretary told a right-wing American think tank that gay refugees don't merit asylum just because they're LGBTQ+.
Appearing on Physically Grueling Reality Show, Ex-Rugby Star Gareth Thomas Challenges Gay Stereotypes
Out ex-rugby star and HIV+ sctivist Gareth Thomas is appearing on a grueling British reality show with hopes to undermine tired gay stereotypes.
Donatella Versace Slams Italian Government's Anti-Gay Policies from La Scala Stage
Donatella Versace slammed the Italian government for what she described as anti-gay policies in a heartfelt and personal speech that referenced her late brother, Gianni Versace, while receiving a fashion award this weekend.
British Official: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias Not Enough to Grant Refugee Status
Suella Braverman, the British Home Secretary, was reportedly set to address a right-wing U.S. think tank that anti-LGBTQ+ bias isn't sufficient grounds to grant asylum to refugees fleeing oppressive regimes.