World
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Gay Diplomat Arrested in Brazil for Allegedly Beating Husband to Death
Brazilian police have arrested a German diplomat for allegedly killing his husband at their home in Rio de Janeiro before attempting to cover up the...
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Viktor Orbán Receives Standing Ovation for Anti-Gay Speech at CPAC
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received a standing ovation after giving a “culture war” speech that attacked liberal ideas and principles, including same-sex marriage and...
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Nigeria Won’t Guarantee Amnesty for Victims of Gay Dating App Scam
On Sunday, July 31, six men were arrested in Nigeria’s central state of Nasarawa after being caught extorting thousands of dollars from closeted gay men...
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Romania Could Pass Russian-Style Anti-Gay “Propaganda” Law
Bill restricting minors’ access to LGBTQ information headed for parliamentary vote later this year.
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LGBTQ Groups Condemn Brittney Griner’s Sentence
LGBTQ groups are condemning a prison sentence handed down by a Russian court against WNBA star Brittney Griner, who became a pawn in a larger...
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Brittney Griner Sentenced to 9 Years in Russian Penal Colony
Russian judge finds WNBA All-Star guilty on trumped-up drug charges in what some see as a politically-motivated trial.
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Instagram’s “Supreme Court” to Review Transgender Nudity Rules
Instagram’s highest review board, often referred to as the social media platform’s “Supreme Court,” will review transgender nudity guidelines after repeated complaints from transgender and...
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Cuba Could Expand LGBTQ Rights in September Referendum
The Cuban government has opened a path towards expanding the rights of LGBTQ citizens in the Communist nation. On Friday, the country’s National Assembly approved...
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W.H.O. Director: Gay and Bi Men Should Reduce Number of Sex Partners
The head of the World Health Organization has advised gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to reduce the number of sexual...
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U.S. Offers to Release Convicted Arms Dealer in Exchange for Brittney Griner
The Biden administration has offered to exchange convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout as part of a deal to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and...
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Homophobic Attacks Take Place Following Berlin Pride
Police in Berlin say two attacks that appear to be motivated by anti-LGBTQ bias occurred after the city’s Christopher Street Day celebration, a Pride Parade...
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W.H.O. Declares Monkeypox a “Global Health Emergency”
The World Health Organization has declared the spread of monkeypox to be a global health emergency as infections continue to increase across the globe, with...
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Slovenian Court Strikes Down Same-Sex Marriage Ban
A recent court ruling in Slovenia — a small eastern European country and former member of the Communist nation of Yugoslavia, has struck down bans...
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Ricky Martin’s Nephew Withdraws Charges Against Singer
The nephew of singer Ricky Martin has withdrawn charges accusing the pop star of sexual abuse, stalking, and harassment. A Puerto Rican judge lifted a temporary...
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Russia’s Highest-Ranking Tennis Player Comes Out as Gay
Russia’s highest-ranking female tennis player has come out as gay while criticizing her country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and its invasion of Ukraine. Daria Kasatkina, who is...
