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Soccer Star Speaks Out Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Abuse, Stands Up for Gay Brother
Top-flight goalie Aaron Ramsdale, who plays with Arsenal, came out in defense of LGBTQ+ people, saying he wants his gay brother to be able "to come to games without having to fear abuse."
British Rowing Bans Transgender Women from Female Events
British Rowing has announced it will ban transgender women from competing in its women's events.
Encouraged by His Son, Tom Daley Will Jump Back on the Diving Board and Attempt Olympic Return in Paris 2024
After his son Robbie said he wants to see him compete in the Olympics, Tom Daley will return for a bid at Paris 2024 after a two-year break.
Tomás González, Chilean Olympic Gymnast, Comes Out as Gay
"I suppose it is no longer an issue, but yes, I am gay," Chilean gymnast Tomás González, 36, told the press this week as he released his autobiography.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and His Wife Separating after 18 Years of Marriage
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie, are separating after 18 years of marriage.
Iranian Official Overseeing 'Piety' Removed in Wake of Gay Sex Tape Allegations
Reports say that an Iranian official tasked with overseeing the country's Islamic moral code has been removed over allegations he was caught on video having sex with another man.
To Wrap, or Not to Wrap? Hungarian Bookstores Face Fines Over Closed Packaging for LGBTQ+ Books
Hungary's government under populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has in recent years taken a hard line on LGBTQ+ issues, passing legislation that rights groups and European politicians have decried as repressive against sexual minorities.
LGBTQ+ Community Proud and Visible at Women's World Cup
The 2023 tournament also is hosting the first openly trans and non-binary player in either a men's or Women's World Cup, Quinn of Canada.
Equality Advocates Condemn Police Raid on Venezuelan Gay Sauna
Equality advocates have condemned the arrest of 33 gay men in a police raid on a sauna in Venezuela.
Tyler Perry Offers $100,000 for Info in Murder of Grenada Singer Jonty
Hollywood megastar Tyler Perry is offering a $100,000 reward for information in relation to the killing of a gay man in Grenada.
Japanese Pop Star Shinjiro Atae Comes Out as Gay
Shinjiro Atae, a major Japanese pop star, came out as gay on Wednesday night before 2,000 fans in Tokyo. "I finally have the courage to open up to you about something. I am a gay man."
Israel's Government Passed Legal Overhaul's First Part; the Ripples are Dramatic
The plan seeks to weaken the country's Supreme Court and transfer more powers to the parliament. Opponents worry the plan will push Israel toward autocratic rule.
Backlash after BBC Reporter Asks about Moroccan Women's Soccer Players' Sexuality
A BBC reporter prompted shock and outrage by asking about the sexuality of players on the Moroccan women's soccer team. The BBC has since issued an apology.
Russian President Signs Legislation Marking the Final Step Outlawing Gender-Affirming Procedures
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia's already embattled LGBTQ+ community.
Israeli Doctors Reveal Netanyahu's Chronic Heart Problem only after Implanting Pacemaker
After undergoing emergency surgery to implant a pacemaker, Benjamin Netanyahu, 73, made a video appearance from a hospital near Tel Aviv — but the photo-op failed to reassure Israelis.
Jury in Kevin Spacey's Sexual Assault Trial Ends 1st Day of Deliberations in London
Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Kevin Spacey adjourned Monday after deliberating for 2.5 hours without reaching a verdict on allegations by four men that date back two decades.
The 1975 Cancels its Shows in Jakarta and Taipei after Band's Same-Sex Kiss Controversy in Malaysia
British pop rock band The 1975 announced it was canceling its shows in Jakarta and Taipei after the Malaysian government cut short a music festival in the wake of the band's lead singer slamming the country's anti-gay laws.
The 1975's Malaysian Set Cut Short after Matty Healy's Speech, Same-Sex Kiss
The 1975 cut their set short after frontman Matty Healy made an impassioned speech about gay rights in Malaysian and kissed a bandmate at Kuala Lumpur's Good Vibes festival.
Barbie Mania Sweeps Latin America, but Sometimes Takes on a Darker Tone
Latin America is taking Barbie mania to an extreme, with everything from pink-colored tacos and pastries, commercial planes bearing the Barbie logo, political ads and even Barbie-themed protests.
Out Portuguese Man Held in Turkey for 20 Days for Being Gay
An out Portuguese man recommends not traveling to Turkey after he was picked up on the street for looking "gay" and imprisoned for 30 days.