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Spanish General Election Tipped to Put the Far Right Back in Office for the First Time Since Franco
Voters in Spain go to the polls Sunday in an election that could make the country the latest European Union member to swing to the populist right, a shift that would represent a major upheaval after five years under a left-wing government.
Kevin Spacey's Lawyer Says Three of the Actor's Sexual Assault Accusers are 'Liars'
Three of Kevin Spacey 's accusers are liars, his lawyer told jurors Thursday at the actor's sexual assault trial, and he suggested they not convict him for making a "clumsy pass" at a fourth man.
Activists Condemn Violence Against LGBTQ+ Community in St. Vincent, where Gay Sex is Illegal
Advocacy group Human Rights Watch released an in-depth report Thursday that details the abuse and discrimination the LGBTQ+ community says it faces in the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where gay sex is still criminalized.
UK Prime Minister Sunak Apologizes for Ban on LGBTQ+ People in the Military
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized Wednesday for the treatment of gay veterans, saying a previous ban on LGBTQ+ people serving in the U.K. military was "an appalling failure of the British state."
Prosecutor Says Kevin Spacey Used Celebrity Status for 'Opportunity Grab' Described by Accusers
It was more than a coincidence that three of Kevin Spacey 's four accusers described similar crotch-grabbing incidents, a prosecutor said Wednesday in her closing argument at his sexual assault trial.
Upper House of Russian Parliament Approves Ban on Gender Changes
The upper house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures, sending the measure to President Vladimir Putin to be signed into law.
Thousands March at Budapest Pride as LGBTQ+ Community Voices Anxiety over Hungary's Restrictive Laws
Thousands of participants of the Budapest Pride march wound through the streets of the Hungarian capital on Saturday with marchers voicing their anxiety over the increasing pressure on the LGBTQ+ community from the country's right-wing government.
Elton John Backs Kevin Spacey's Testimony at the Actor's Sexual Assault Trial
Elton John briefly testified Monday for the defense at Kevin Spacey 's sexual assault trial as the actor's lawyer attempted to discredit a man who claimed the Oscar winner aggressively grabbed his crotch while driving to the singer's summer ball.
Oh Boy! Men to Compete in Artistic Swimming — Formerly Called Synchro — at Paris Olympics
Men have competed in synchro at the lower levels for decades. Now they're being included in the Olympics, meaning next year's Summer Games in Paris.
Vatican's Next Doctrinal Guardian Defends the Book on Kissing he Wrote as a Young Priest
Three decades ago, when he was a parish priest in Argentina, the man named by Pope Francis to be the Catholic Church's new guardian of doctrinal orthodoxy wrote a short book about kissing and the sensations it evokes.
Drag Race Holland' Winner Envy Peru Viciously Attacked on Bus
"Drag Race Holland" winner Envy Peru recalls being viciously attacked on Amsterdam bus.
Iran's Morality Police Return in a New Campaign to Impose Islamic Dress on Women
Iranian authorities on Sunday announced a new campaign to force women to wear the Islamic headscarf and morality police returned to the streets.
Israel's Netanyahu Discharged from Hospital after Overnight Stay Following Dizzy Spell
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was discharged on Sunday after an overnight hospital stay for check-ups and monitoring following a dizzy spell.
2,000 Evacuated in Canary Islands Wildfire; Official Says Blaze 'Out of Control'
More than 2,000 people were evacuated as a wildfire rages "out of control" on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands on Saturday, destroying around a dozen homes, authorities said.
Protests Swell in Tel Aviv for 28th Week with 'Days of Disruption'
Tens of thousands of protesters packed the streets of Tel Aviv, marking the 28th straight week of demonstrations against Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the country's judiciary.
Southern California Firefighters Battle 3 Wildfires Amid Hot, Dry Weather
Firefighters in Southern California were battling three separate brush fires that started Friday afternoon amid a blistering heat wave.
Hours after Bring Rushed to Hospital, Israel's Netanyahu Says he Feels 'Very Good'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed on Saturday to a hospital after feeling dizzy, his office said, adding that it appeared the veteran Israeli leader was suffering from dehydration.
Europe Sizzles under Heat Wave that's Only Going to Get Worse
Officials warned Saturday of even hotter weather next week, when the mercury is forecast to top 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Man who Threatened to Burn Holy Books Outside Israeli Embassy in Sweden Abandons Plan
The man who said he would burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm gave up his plan and instead held a one-person demonstration on Saturday.
Kevin Spacey Denies that Crotch-Grabbing was his 'Trademark' Pickup Move
Kevin Spacey denied that grabbing men by the crotch was his "trademark" pickup move as he got increasingly testy under questioning Friday by the prosecutor who accused him of sexually assaulting four men.