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Turkish Singer Sentenced over Joke on Religious Schools
A court in Istanbul on Wednesday handed Turkish pop singer Gulsen a 10-month suspended sentence after convicting her of "inciting hatred and enmity" over a joke about Turkey's religious schools, the country's state-run news agency reported.
Ugandan Lawmakers Pass New Version of Tough Anti-Gay Bill
Ugandan lawmakers on Tuesday passed a new version of an anti-gay bill that removes a clause which appeared to criminalize identifying as LGBTQ.
Royal Drama: King's Fractious Family on Stage at Coronation
King Charles III lives in a palace, travels in a chauffeur-driven Bentley and is one of Britain's richest men, but he's similar to many of his subjects in one very basic way: His family life is complicated — very complicated. There's a second wife, an em
Watch: Aussie Queer Comic Cancels Show Over Jesus Joke Backlash
Australian comic and cabaret performer Reuben Kaye has been forced to pull out of the Sydney Comedy Festival because of threatened protests from offended Christians.
Japan LGBTQ+ Groups Urge Government to Guarantee Equality
Japanese LGBTQ activist groups delivered a statement to the government on Friday urging that Japan enact an anti-discrimination law and legalize same-sex marriages ahead of a summit of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations being hosted by Japa
Emily in Paris: Parisians Face Influx of Netflix Hero's Fans
The immense success of the Netflix series "Emily in Paris" has transformed a quiet, untouched square in the French capital into a tourist magnet.
Ugandan President Refuses to Sign LGBTQ+ Bill, Seeks Changes
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has refused to sign into law a controversial new bill against homosexuality that prescribes the death penalty in some cases, requesting that it should be amended.
Bolshoi Pulls Nureyev Ballet Citing Ban on LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda'
Russia's Bolshoi Theater has removed a ballet dedicated to dancer Rudolf Nureyev from its repertoire, citing a new Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBT rights, its director said Wednesday.
U.S. Soccer to Test Anti-Gay Protocol During Upcoming Mexico Match
For the first time in match involving Mexico and the United States, a U.S. Soccer Federation policy that bans discriminatory chanting will be in effect.
Luxembourg Stands Up for LGBTQ+ Rights, Chastises Hungary
Luxembourg's openly gay prime minister used the dais of the European Union's parliament on Wednesday to stand up for LGBT rights in the 27-nation bloc and chastised member state Hungary, which wants to curtail addressing the issue of homosexuality at scho
Ex-Adult Male Star Seeks to Become Mayor of Small Spanish Town
A gay former adult film star is running for mayor in a rural Spanish village even though he only left the adult film industry six years ago
Brittney Griner Working on Memoir about Russian Captivity
Saying she is ready to share the "unfathomable" experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024.
Musician Kauan Okamoto Alleges Talent Manager Assaulted Him
Musician Kauan Okamoto recalled allegedly being sexually assaulted by Kitagawa, a powerful figure in the Japanese entertainment world, when he was 15.
Fancy a Dip? An Olympic Reboot for Paris' Toxic River Seine
Even before he has dipped his toes into the murky waters of Paris ' famous but forbidden River Seine, French triathlete Thibaut Rigaudeau is already fielding questions from disbelieving friends.
Watch: Russia Cracks Down on Gay Couple, TikTok Stars
Russia has cracked down on a same-sex couple who are TikTok influencers, using the recently expanded "Don't Say Gay" law to justify arresting them and potentially deporting one of them.
French Mpox Cluster Alarms Health Experts Concerned About Mutation
An investigation has been launched in France after 59 per cent of people in a new monkeypox cluster claimed to be fully vaccinated.
Greece's Opposition Vows to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The leader of Greece's opposition has promised to legalize same-sex marriage with full parental rights if he wins a general election next month, in a move that would make it the first predominantly Orthodox Christian country to do so.
South African Opposition Protests Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
More than 200 protesters in South Africa have demonstrated at the Uganda High Commission against the anti-gay bill recently passed by Ugandan lawmakers.
Griner Concerned for American Journalist Held in Russia
American basketball star Brittney Griner and her wife are concerned about the detainment in Russia of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and said "we must do everything in our power to bring him and all Americans home."
TikTok Attorney: China Can't Get U.S. Data Under Plan
Under intense scrutiny from Washington that could lead to a potential ban, the top attorney for TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance defended the social media platform's plan to safeguard U.S. user data from China.