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A Mexico City Neighborhood Keeps the Iconic Volkswagen Beetle Alive
The Volkswagen Beetle, or "vocho" as it's known in Mexico, may have been born in Germany, but in this hilly neighborhood on the fringes of Mexico City, there's no doubt about it: The "Bug" is king.
Reports: Gay Men 'Hunted' in Public Park by Knife-Wielding Pack of Attackers
An Irish senator called for more police patrols after an incident in Dublin's Phoenix Park in which a gang of six men armed with knives allegedly "hunted" a small group of gay friends.
Thailand's Senate Overwhelmingly Approves a Landmark Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriages
Thailand's Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.
LGBTQ+ Soldiers in Ukraine Hope their Service is Changing Attitudes as they Rally for Legal Rights
Several hundred LGBT Ukrainian servicemen and their supporters marched in central Kyiv Sunday to demand more rights and highlight their service to their country in its war with Russia.
Rome LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Makes Fun of Pope Francis Comments
The Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade celebrated its 30th anniversary as tens of thousands of people in brightly colored outfits marched through the Italian capital waving banners, dancing and singing as they marked gay rights and poked fun at Pope Francis.
South Africa's Health Authorities Report 2 Deaths from Mpox this Week and Warn of Local Transmission
South African health authorities say two people have died this week after contracting mpox, and it appears there is local transmission of the disease.
Reports Say Pope Francis Repeated Homophobic Slur for Which He Previously Apologized
Pope Francis reportedly repeated the same homophobic Italian word for which he apologized a couple of weeks ago.
Pakistani Man Reportedly Sent to Psychiatric Facility after Seeking to Establish Gay Club
Authorities in Pakistan have reportedly detained a man and sent him to a psychiatric facility for trying to establish a gay club. The man's friends say he has essentially been disappeared.
'Star Trek' Actor George Takei is Determined to Keep Telling his Japanese American Story
George Takei, 87, has a new picture book out for children ages 6 to 9 and their parents, called "My Lost Freedom." It's illustrated in soft watercolors by Michelle Lee.
New South Wales Becomes Last Australian State to Apologize for Laws Criminalizing Homosexuality
The leader of Australia's most populous state apologized Thursday for the "unforgivable pain" caused by previous laws criminalizing homosexuality, 40 years after gay sex was decriminalized in New South Wales.
Methodist Church Regrets Ivory Coast's Split from the Union as Lifting of LGBTQ+ Ban Roils Africa
Leaders of the United Methodist Church expressed regret over last week's decision by the branch in Ivory Coast to leave the union following the church's decision to repeal a long-standing ban on LGBTQ+ clergy but pledged to accept it.
Flight Attended Arrested in Qatar Grindr 'Sting' Has Been Sentenced
Manuel Guerrero Aviña, 44, was found guilty of being in possession of an illegal substance at a hearing in Doha. He was fined and will be deported.
Georgia's Ruling Party Introduces Draft Legislation Curtailing LGBTQ+ Rights
Georgia's ruling party on Tuesday introduced draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights.
Gay Pride Revelers in Sao Paulo Reclaim Brazil's National Symbols
The iconic yellow and green of Brazil's flag mixed with a sea of rainbow-colored tutus, hand fans and drag queen hairdos at Sunday's LGBTQ+ pride parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Watch: After a Quarter Century, Thailand's LGBTQ Pride Parade Is Seen as a Popular and Political Success
Thailand kicked off its celebration of the LGBTQ+ community's Pride Month with a parade Saturday, as the country is on course to become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage equality.
A Look at Pope Francis' Comments about LGBTQ+ People
Pope Francis' apology Tuesday for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about the Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality.
Proposed Gender Identity Measure Fails to Qualify for California Ballot
Californians won't be voting this November on a policy that would have required schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Pope Apologizes after Being Quoted Using Vulgar Term about Gay Men in Talk about Ban on Gay Priests
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church's ban on gay priests.
Reports: Pope Francis Dropped Anti-Gay Slur in Closed-Door Meeting
Pope Francis made headlines in 2013 when he famously asked, "Who am I to judge?" about gay clerics. Fast forward to last week when, reports say, the pope decried "faggotry" in seminaries.
No Points from Erdogan. Turkey's Leader Claims Eurovision Song Contest is a Threat to Family Values
Turkey's president took a swipe at the Eurovision Song Contest on Monday, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging "gender neutralization" and threatening the traditional family.