World
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Gay Couple “Outed” by Lufthansa Wins Right to Sue Airline
The couple claim they cannot return to Saudi Arabia because the government discovered their relationship after the airline’s disclosure.
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Rob Jetten Becomes Netherlands’ First Openly Gay Prime Minister
At 38, Jetten led his D66 party to a surprise victory over far-right populist Geert Wilders, making history as the country’s youngest leader.
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10 People on Trial for Online Harassment of Brigitte Macron
The French first lady says false online rumors claiming she is transgender have damaged her reputation and taken a toll on her health.
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South Korea to Count Same-Sex Couples in National Census
Policy shift allows same-sex partners to identify as "spouse," marking a quiet breakthrough for LGBTQ visibility in South Korea.
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Police Parade 34 Men After Gay Sex Party Raid in Indonesia
Police have not yet announced charges against the men, who were detained after a hotel raid in the city of Surabaya.
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New Gay Club Pink Pony’s Owners Spur Outrage
The owners of Pink Pony, a new gay nightclub in Sydney, have apologized and vowed to change the club’s name following backlash from the local...
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Nguyen Huong Giang Is First Trans Miss Universe Vietnam
Reality star Nguyen Huong Giang will be the first transgender contestant to represent Vietnam -- and Asia -- in the Miss Universe pageant.
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Hundreds Line Up at G-A-Y Bar for Gonorrhea Vaccine, DoxyPEP
London’s G-A-Y Bar partnered with 56 Dean Street to host a pop-up sexual health clinic offering vaccines, DoxyPEP, and STI prevention advice.
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Polish Politician Leaves Far-Right Party for Intersex Woman
Polish politician Dawid Szóstak left the far-right Konfederacja party after confirming his relationship with intersex model Michalina Manios.
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WHO Declares End to Africa’s Mpox Emergency
The World Health Organization warns the threat isn’t over even as case numbers fall and vaccine orders continue.
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Moroccan LGBTQ Activist Sentenced to Jail for Blasphemy
A Moroccan court sentenced prominent feminist and LGBTQ activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar to two-and-a-half years in prison and fined her $5,000 for “blasphemy,” ruling that...
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Paris Police Arrest Homeless Migrant for ‘Homophobic’ Murders
Paris police arrested “Monji,” accused of killing four men and dumping their bodies in the Seine in a suspected homophobic crime.
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Moroccan Activist Arrested for Wearing ‘Allah Is Lesbian’ T-Shirt.
Morocco arrested Ibtissame "Betty" Lachgar for wearing an "Allah Is Lesbian" T-shirt, sparking outrage over the country’s blasphemy laws.
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Trump’s State Department Erases LGBTQ Abuses from Report
The 2024 Human Rights Report downplays abuses in Trump-aligned nations, omits LGBTQ references, and targets countries critical of his administration.
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2 Men in Indonesia to Be Publicly Caned for Hugging and Kissing
Aceh province court sentences two men, ages 20 and 21, to 80 lashes for acts leading to same-sex relations under Sharia law.
