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Prosecutor Says Kevin Spacey is 'a Sexual Bully' who Preys on Men
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey gets a thrill by preying on other men, a prosecutor told jurors during his sexual assault trial Friday in a London courtroom.
Police Say Stabbings of 3 People During Gender Class in Canada were Motivated by Hate
A suspect has been charged in the stabbing of a professor and two students during a class on gender issues at Canada's University of Waterloo in what police are calling a hate-motivated attack.
Same-Sex Couples and LGBTQ+ Rights Activists in Nepal Celebrate Interim Court Ruling
LGBTQ+ rights activists and couples in Nepal on Thursday were celebrating an interim order issued by the country's Supreme Court enabling the registration of same-sex marriages for the first time.
Activist Detained in Hong Kong Begins Final Appeal for Recognition of His Overseas Same-Sex Marriage
An activist detained in Hong Kong began his final appeal Wednesday seeking recognition for his same-sex marriage registered overseas, in a landmark case for the city's LGBTQ+ community.
London Jury Seated in Kevin Spacey Sex Assault Trial on Allegations over a Decade Old
Jurors who will decide the fate of actor Kevin Spacey were sworn in Wednesday in a London court as the Oscar winner faces charges of sexually assaulting four men as long as two decades ago.
One of America's First Elected Lesbian Governors is Visiting Ireland on LBGTQ+ Rights Anniversary
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey — one of the country's first lesbian elected governors and a descendant of Irish immigrants — is invited to address the Irish Senate to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Ireland.
Russian Mercenaries' Short-Lived Revolt Could Have Long-Term Consequences for Putin
A short-lived revolt by a rebellious Russian mercenary commander ended with his troops beating a retreat, but the extraordinary challenge to President Vladimir Putin's two-decade hold on power could have long-term consequences for his rule,
When Wealthy Adventurers Take Huge Risks, Who Should Foot the Bill for Rescue Attempts?
When millionaire Steve Fossett's plane went missing over the Nevada range in 2007, the swashbuckling adventurer had already been the subject of two prior emergency rescue operations thousands of miles apart.
Previous Passengers Recall Ill-Fated Titan: 'I 100% Knew This Was Going to Happen'
Talk to someone who rode on the Titan submersible, and they're likely to mention a technological glitch: the propulsion system failed or communications with people on the surface cut out. Maybe there were problems balancing weights on board.
Submersible's Journey From Departure To Tragic Discovery
The wrecks of the Titanic and the Titan sit on the ocean floor, separated by 1,600 feet (490 meters) and 111 years of history. How they came together unfolded over an intense week.
Putin Calls Armed Rebellion by Mercenary Chief a Betrayal and Vows to Punish its Leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed harsh punishment for the organizers of an armed rebellion spearheaded by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led his troops out of Ukraine and into a key southern city.
Threats Against Norway's LGBTQ+ Pride Festival Rise Following Deadly 2022 Attack
Threats have increased against next week's LGBTQ+ Pride festival in Oslo following a deadly shooting last year at the annual event, the Norwegian Police Security Service said Wednesday.
Parents Take on Struggle for Trans Rights for their Kids and Others in Conservative Poland
The parents stood by side-by-side wearing signs offering free hugs at Warsaw's Pride celebration last weekend. One after another, young gay and transgender people accepted the warm embrace of other people's parents.
Italians Pursuing Parenthood Via Surrogates Abroad Could Face Prosecution Under Proposed Law
Italy's lawmakers are debating a bill that would make it a crime for Italian citizens to try to become parents through a surrogate's pregnancy abroad, even in countries where the practice is legal.
Social Media Star Andrew Tate Charged with Rape and Human Trafficking in Romania
Andrew Tate, a social media personality known for expressing misogynistic views online, was charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Estonia to Allow Same-Sex Marriage Starting in 2024
Estonia's lawmakers approved legislation Tuesday allowing same-sex marriage as of next year, making Estonia the first of the three Baltic countries to do so.
Vatican Document Highlights Need for Concrete Steps for Women, 'Radical Inclusion' of LGBTQ+
An unprecedented global canvassing of Catholics has called for the church to take concrete steps to promote women to decision-making roles, for a "radical inclusion" of the LGBTQ+ community, and more.
US Ambassador Marches in Warsaw Pride Parade, Sending Message to NATO Ally
The United States ambassador held a U.S. flag high as he marched in the yearly Pride parade in Warsaw on Saturday, a clear message of Washington's opposition to discrimination in a country where LGBTQ+ people are facing an uphill struggle.
US Imposes Visa Restrictions for Some Ugandans Following Adoption of Anti-Gay Law
Washington on Friday announced it is imposing visa restrictions for Ugandans it accuses of "undermining the democratic process" in Uganda after the enactment of an anti-gay law in the East African country.
New Spider-Man Film Pulled from Cinema Programs in Arab World, Possibly over Transgender Flag
The new "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" was abruptly removed from cinema listings in more than a dozen Muslim-majority countries without explanation, apparently over a blink-and-you-miss-it transgender poster in the background of one frame.