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Japan's Ban on Recognizing Same-Sex Unions is Unconstitutional, a Court Finds. Here's What to Know
Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government.
UK Gay Veterans Win Compensation as Government Calls their Treatment a 'Moral Stain' on Nation
British military veterans who were discharged or suffered other forms of discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity will receive up to 70,000 pounds ($89,300) under a government compensation program announced Thursday.
Britain Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Children with Gender Dysphoria
The British government on Wednesday indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication.
Former Pink News Staffers Accuse Couple Behind the Site of Sexual Misconduct
The married couple behind British gay site Pink News have been accused by former staffers of sexual misconduct, misogyny, and bullying — allegations that the couple deny.
Marrakech Festival Spotlights Tensions Animating Morocco's Movie Industry
When the Marrakech festival rolls out its red carpet each year, movie stars in attendance find sunny winter weather, luxurious resorts & a venue to laud cinema & its power to change minds. Not so much the case this year.
2024 Rewind: Yep, Tom Daley Crocheted *That* for His Diving Partner
Tom Daley sat down with diving partner Noah Williams for a video in which they answered questions submitted through OnlyFans and Patreon... including one about the cock sock Daly made for Williams.
Russia's LGBTQ+ Community is Living in Fear Following New Laws and Court Rulings, Activists Say
Public representation of gay and transgender people is banned, gender-affirming medical care is prohibited, and anyone involved with the LGBTQ+ community could be imprisoned for up to six years.
A Court in Kenya Finds a Housemate Guilty in the Killing of an LGBTQ+ Activist
A court in Kenya has found the housemate of an LBGTQ activist guilty of murder in the killing of the activist, whose body was discovered stashed in a metal box two years ago.
Religious Beliefs Put 2 Captains in Spotlight During Premier League's Rainbow Laces Campaign
The captains of two English Premier League teams are in the spotlight for their choices last weekend when the competition celebrated LGBTQ+ inclusion in its campaign to promote equality and diversity.
French Fans Belt Homophobic Chants with 'Complete Impunity' During Game, Campaign Group Says
A French campaign group has renewed calls for authorities to take action against homophobic chanting by soccer fans, saying Marseille supporters belted out anti-gay slurs "with complete impunity" during a home game against Monaco on Sunday.
'For the Very First Time I Really Enjoyed Sex!' How Lesbian Escort Agencies Became a Form of Self-care in Japan
Rezu fūzoku, which roughly translates to "lesbian sexual entertainment," refers to agencies where female sex workers provide sex to female clients. And in Japan, it's entirely legal.
Russian Police Raid Moscow Nightclubs in LGBTQ+ Crackdown
Russian police raided several bars and nightclubs across Moscow on Saturday as part of the government's crackdown on "LGBTQ+ propaganda," state media reported.
Diversity Makes Berlin's Christmas Markets Gay
Berlin's LGBTQ+ community is one of the biggest in the country, so it comes as no surprise that its Christmas markets include a LGBTQ+ one offering rainbow pierogi and entertainment by drag queens.
The World Gets Its First Glimpse Inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 Years Under Wraps
The transformation is nothing short of breathtaking: Light dances across brilliant stone, gilded accents gleam anew, and the iconic monument's majesty is reborn.
Notre Dame Primps for Its Grand Post-Blaze Return. But Why Does the Cathedral Look Unfinished?
The bells of Notre Dame are chiming again, but scaffolding still clinging to the cathedral's exterior is puzzling some Parisians, who question whether its grand post-blaze reopening is more symbolic than substantive.
'AI Jesus' Avatar Tests Man's Faith in Machines and the Divine
Would you trust an "AI Jesus" with your innermost thoughts and troubles?
Hong Kong's Top Court Rules in Favor of Equal Inheritance and Housing Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
Hong Kong's top court upheld earlier rulings that favored subsidized housing benefits and equal inheritance rights for same-sex married couples, in a landmark victory for the city's LGBTQ+ community.
Moscow Bans Adoption of Russian Children to Countries that Allow Gender Transition
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed into law a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.
Rainbow-Laden Revelers Hit Copacabana Beach for Rio de Janeiro's Pride Parade
Thousands of revelers gathered alongside Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro's annual pride parade on Sunday, many scantily dressed and covered in glitter.
Russian Lawmakers Endorse Bill to Ban Adoptions by Gender-Transition Countries
Russia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.