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No Pants? No Problem. London Subway Riders Bare their Legs to Brighten a Gray Winter Day
Hundreds of Londoners headed down to the Underground on Sunday afternoon, stripped down to their underwear and travelled around a bit, trying to look as though nothing unusual was going on.
Turkey's Erdogan Launches 'Year of the Family' with an Attack on the LGBTQ+ Community
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked the launch of Turkey's "Year of the Family" on Monday with an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and the announcement of measures to boost birth rates.
Italian Bishops Approve Gay Men for Priesthood... as Long as They Stay Celibate
The Vatican now says that openly gay men may be ordained and serve as priests on the condition that they — like their heterosexual peers — stay celibate.
Deadly Violence in Nigeria Linked to Breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ+ Policies
A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, stemming from a schism in the worldwide United Methodist Church over its decision to repeal LGBTQ bans.
Polish Ski Jumper Andrzej Stekala Says he is Gay and Mourns Loss of Partner
Polish world-class ski jumper Andrzej Stekala began the new year with a public coming out and a message mourning his partner whom he lost in November.
2024 Rewind: Iceland's Hot Gay Paralympics Swimmer Makes Waves, and Music Too
Out Icelandic swimmer Már Gunnarsson isn't just representing at this year's Paralympics in Paris; he's also a talented musician and songwriter who ranked high in the 2022 Eurovision song contest.
Russian Man Arrested For Allegedly Running LGBTQ+ Travel Agency Found Dead in Custody
A Russian man arrested for allegedly running a travel agency for gay customers was found dead in custody in Moscow, rights group OVD-Info reported Sunday, amid a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.
The World Welcomes 2025 with Light Shows, Embraces and Ice Plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
2024 Rewind: French Olympian Jules Bouyer Goes Viral over Speedo
French Olympian swimmer Jules Bouyer doesn't compete until Friday final of the men's synchronized 3m springboard event. But win or lose a medal, he already is a social media sensation. The reason? How nicely he fills his Speedo.
Russian Man Arrested for Allegedly Running LGBTQ+ Travel Agency Found Dead in Custody
A Russian man arrested for allegedly running a travel agency for gay customers was found dead in custody in Moscow, rights group OVD-Info reported Sunday, amid a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.
2024 Rewind: Aussie Rugby Player Told to Cover Up Homophobic Tattoo or Not Play
When much-inked rugby player Joshua Taylor-Myles was chosen to compete in the NSWRL Luke Lewis Cup last week, attention was paid to two offensive tattoos on his thighs.
A Kenyan Man Gets 50 Years in Prison for the Murder of a Gay Rights Activist
The housemate of an LGBTQ+ activist in Kenya sentenced to 50 years in prison Monday for the murder of Edwin Chiloba, whose mutilated body was discovered in a metal box almost two years ago.
Referee Briefly Stops French League Match Between PSG and Lyon after Homophobic Chants
A French league soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon was briefly interrupted Sunday because of homophobic chanting by PSG fans.
Out Olympian Nico Keenan and Dutch Political Leader Rob Jetten Are Engaged
Bisexual field hockey player Nico Keenan competed last summer at the Olympics, but now he's won the gold in the love arena: He and gay Dutch politician Rob Jetten have announced their engagement.
Belarus Seeks to Copy Neighboring Russia's Repressive LGBTQ+ Policies, Activists Say
As police raided the home of a gay couple in the Belarusian capital of Minsk and brutally beat them, the officers didn't hide that the crackdown was aligned to similar moves in neighboring Russia.
A New Belgium Law Gives Sex Workers Contracts, Benefits and Safety Protection
Starting Sunday, sex workers in Belgium will be able to sign formal employment contracts and gain labor rights on par with those in other professions in a legal breakthrough some call a "revolution."
2034 World Cup Visitors Will Live in 'a Bubble' and Not See Real Life, Saudi Rights Activist Says
Human rights groups believe migrant workers' lives will be at risk building stadiums for the World Cup, and laws limiting freedoms for women and LGBTQ+ people have been criticized.
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.