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Gender Self-Determination to be Granted in Spain, Scotland
Spain's lower house of Parliament Thursday passed a law that allows people over 16 years of age to change their legally registered gender without any medical supervision.
Scotland's Move to Simplify Gender Change Stirs Strong Views
A plan by Scotland's government to make it easier for people to change gender for legal purposes has sparked acrimonious debate, with lawmakers arguing inside the Edinburgh parliament and rival groups of protesters demonstrating outside.
2022 Rewind: Check Out These Hunky 'Russian Dudes' from Activist & Photographer Seva Galkin
Seva Galkin is an artist pushing the boundaries in Russia both as a filmmaker and photographer. As as a photographer he has a new project called "Russian Dudes."
Harry, Meghan Vent Grievances in Final Netflix Episodes
Prince Harry and Meghan, vented their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix docuseries, with Harry describing the royal press machine — including leaking and planting stories in newspaper - as a "dirty game."
Barbados' Top Court Repeals Laws that Criminalize Gay Sex
A top court in Barbados has struck down colonial-era laws that criminalize gay sex, becoming the third nation in the conservative Caribbean region to do so this year.
BTS Member Jin Begins Military Duty at Front-Line Boot Camp
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, began his 18 months of mandatory military service at a front-line South Korean boot camp Tuesday as fans gathered near the base to say goodbye to their star.
Special Envoy Gives Details of Griner's Homecoming
WNBA star Brittney Griner didn't want any alone time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home.
US Soccer Journalist Grant Wahl Dies at World Cup
Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, died Saturday while covering a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. He was 48.
France to Make Condoms Free for Anyone Under 25, Macron Says
France will make condoms free in pharmacies for anyone up to age 25 in the new year, President Emmanuel Macron announced Friday.
Griner in 'Good Spirits' in US after Russian Prisoner Swap
Brittney Griner returned to the United States Friday and was reunited with her wife nearly 10 months after her detention in Russia made the basketball star the most high-profile American jailed abroad and set off a political firestorm.
First Out Footballer Justin Fashanu's Life Story Is Coming to TV
First out footballer Justin Fashanu's life story is coming to TV. Born in East London, Fashanu faced many challenges as a Black, gay, Brit playing a sport that is still dogged by homophobia..
For Indonesia's Trans Community, Faith a Source of Discrimination — but also Solace
In a country with the world's largest Muslim population, fundamentalist religious views can often promote discrimination against the transgender community.
Brittney Griner Back Home in US after Russian Prisoner Swap
Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday, nearly 10 months after the basketball star's detention in Russia made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad and set off a political firestorm.
Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout: WNBA Star Freed in US-Russia Prisoner Swap
Russia freed out WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.
Across Vast Muslim World, LGBTQ+ People Remain Marginalized
Many Muslim nations criminalize gay sex — including World Cup host Qatar. LGBTQ people routinely are rejected by their families, denounced by Islamic authorities, hounded by security forces, and limited to clandestine social lives.
Putin Signs Law Expanding LGBTQ 'Propaganda' Restrictions
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBT rights in the country.
Pageant Celebrates Transgender Life in India
Twenty transgender women sashayed on a stage dressed as ethnic and tribal characters in the beauty pageant, drawing rounds of applause from the audience.
Activists and Allies Offer LGBTQ+ Ukrainian Refugees a Lifeline
As the war of aggression against Ukraine continues, new refugees are being created. Since the early days of Russia's incursion, international organisations and individuals have sent aid, funding and vital supplies to at-risk, LGBTQ+ Ukrainians.
UK Royals Traveling To Boston With Eye on Environment Prize
The first overseas trip by the Prince and Princess of Wales since the death of Queen Elizabeth II begins Wednesday, an occasion to show the world as much about who they are not as who they are.
Will There Be Backlash Against Gays in Arab Countries After World Cup? Some Are Pessimistic
The West has put a spotlight on Qatar's anti-gay policies, which have been somewhat relaxed during the World Cup. But some Arab gays foresee a backlash when the games are done.