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Reports: Grindr Partially 'Blocked' in Olympic Village to Protect Queer Athletes
Reports say that Grindr's "explore" function has been suspended at the Olympic Village in Paris to help protect queer athletes representing homophobic countries from being outed.
All the Clues Pointing to Lady Gaga Performing at Paris Olympics
Lady Gaga is in Paris, and there are lots of clues that she could be performing at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
Two Italian Men Brutally Attacked Crossing a Rome Street for Holding Hands
An Italian same-sex couple were brutally attacked by strangers after attending a Pride event in the early morning hours of July 9 in Rome.
Racer Lewis Hamilton Applauds Ex-F1 Star Ralf Schumacher for Coming Out
Hamilton said Schumacher's decision to come out as gay "sends such a positive message."
In Landmark Verdict, South Korea's Top Court Recognizes Some Rights for Same-Sex Couples
South Korea's top court ruled Thursday that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples, a landmark verdict hailed by human rights groups.
US Journalist Masha Gessen is Convicted in Absentia in Russia for Criticizing the Military
U.S. journalist and author Masha Gessen was convicted in absentia Monday by a Moscow court on charges of spreading false information about the military and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Hunky Queer Ally, French Rugby Superstar Antoine Dupont Would Stop Game Over Gay Slur
French Rugby superstar Antoine Dupont recently appeared on the cover of the French queer website/mag Têtu.com to speak for inclusion in the sport & against homophobia.
Court in Japan Allows Transgender Woman to Officially Change Gender without Compulsory Surgery
A Japanese high court has approved a legal gender change for a transgender woman without requiring compulsory gender-affirming surgery, a step that LGBGQ+ groups on Thursday called a mixed victory.
Queer Ally Dan Reynolds Defends Imagine Dragons' Concert in Homophobic Azerbaijan
Queer ally Dan Reynolds, front man for Imagine Dragons, defended playing a concert last year in homophobic Azerbaijan, despite the country continuing last place rating in queer rights in Europe.
Cuba's First Transgender Athlete Shows the Progress and Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ People
Ely Malik Reyes stepped onto the cordless platform and began delivering powerful punches and kicks against his combatant. He lost the fight, but won a major victory by becoming the first transgender athlete to officially compete in a Cuban sports leauge.
Aussie Rugby Player Told to Cover Up Homophobic Tattoo or Not Play
When much-inked rugby player Joshua Taylor-Myles was chosen to compete in the NSWRL Luke Lewis Cup last week, attention was paid to two offensive tattoos on his thighs.
Iranian-Born Norwegian Man Found Guilty in 2022 Oslo LGBT+ Festival Attack, Sentenced to 30 Years
An Iranian-born Norwegian man was found guilty of terrorism on Thursday in a 2022 attack on an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Trans Darts Player Excluded from Sport in the UK
Samantha Lewis, an avid darts player from Hull, England, found herself barred from participating in a sporting event — and attacked online — because she is trans.
With Taylor Swift Heading to Germany, One City Has Taken Her Name — at Least for a Few Weeks
The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to give three Eras Tour concerts later this month.
Impromptu LGBTQ+ Protest in Istanbul after Governor Bans Pride March
A group of LGBTQ+ protesters held an impromptu demonstration in Istanbul on Sunday after the governor's office banned an annual Pride March.
Parties and Protests Mark the Culmination of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in NYC, San Francisco and Beyond
The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reaches its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revelers to the streets for marquee parades in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere across the globe.
Thousands Attend Annual EuroPride Parade in Greek City of Thessaloniki Amid Heavy Police Presence
About 15,000 people attended the annual EuroPride parade Saturday, police said, in support of the LGBTQ+ community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki amid a heavy police presence.
As LGBTQ+ Pride's Crescendo Approaches, Tensions over War in Gaza Expose Rifts
Ahead of New York City's annual LGBTQ+ Pride march, organizers typically spend weeks mapping out the order of the floats, assigning placements based on factors like seniority and music volume.
A US Officiant Marries 10 Same-Sex Couples in Hong Kong Via Video Chat
Ten same-sex couples got married in the United States over the internet from Hong Kong, which does not formally recognize such unions but offers them legal protections.
Namibian Court Overturns and Declares Unconstitutional a Law Criminalizing Gay Sex Between Men
A court in Namibia on Friday overturned and declared unconstitutional a colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex between men in a victory for LGBTQ campaigners in the southern African nation.