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UK Officials: 4 Men Infected With 'Rare' Monkeypox in London
British health authorities say they identified four "rare and unusual" cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
'Wagatha Christie' Offers Her Side in Whodunnit Libel Case
The woman dubbed Wagatha Christie by British tabloids testified about the sleuthing techniques that led to her nickname, saying she posted fake news about herself on social media as a ruse to discover who was leaking stories about her family to the press.
Ukrainian Band Kalush Orchestra Wins Eurovision Amid War
Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday in a clear show of popular support for the war-ravaged nation that went beyond music.
Storm Chasers Face Host of Dangers Beyond Severe Weather
The deaths of four storm chasers in car crashes over the last two weeks have underscored the dangers of pursuing severe weather events.
Detention of Out WNBA's Brittney Griner in Moscow Extended for 1 Month
The lawyer for out WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
Elon Musk, an Erratic Visionary, Revels in Contradiction
As the uproar over Elon Musk's $44 billion buyout of Twitter reaches a crescendo, another Musk drama, still chaotic four years after it began, has been back in court.
Tokyo to Recognize Same-Sex Unions but Not as Legal Marriage
Japan's capital has announced it will start recognizing same-sex partnerships to ease the burdens faced by residents in their daily lives, but the unions will not be considered legal marriages.
Ukrainian Actor Sasha Ivanov Joins the 'Shrimps' for French Film Sequel, But Longs for Homeland
The French queer comedy "The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimp" was filmed last year in Ukraine where it enlisted the help of 20-year-old actor Sasha Ivanov. Now living in Paris, he longs for his homeland in the midst of a tragic war.
US Officials: Brittney Griner Considered Wrongfully Detained
The Biden administration has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia, meaning the U.S. will more aggressively work to secure her release even as the legal case against her plays out, two U.S. officials said.
Sydney Man Admits Pushing Gay American Off a Cliff in 1988
A man told police he killed American mathematician Scott Johnson in 1988 by pushing the 27-year-old off a Sydney cliff in what prosecutors describe as a gay hate crime, a court heard on Monday.
Germany: Quitting Russian Oil by Late Summer is 'Realistic'
Germany says it's making progress on weaning itself off Russian fossil fuels and expects to be fully independent of Russian crude oil imports by late summer.
UK Tribunal Rules for Pastor Whose Homophobic Tweet Led to Backlash
A UK tribunal has found that a pastor's "shocking" and "offensive" comments about Pride are still a protected form of speech.
May Day Rallies in Europe Honor Workers, Protest Govts
Citizens and trade unions in cities around Europe were taking to the streets on Sunday for May Day marches, and put out protest messages to their governments.
EU Mulls Punishments for Hungary, which Embraces Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Authoritarianism
Hungary, a large recipient of EU funds, has come under criticism for policies such as exerting excessive control over the judiciary, stifling media freedom, and denying the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Canada to Lift Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood
Health Canada on Thursday lifted restrictions on gay men donating blood, a move Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said was "good news for all Canadians" but had taken too long.
Canadian Census Shows Snapshot of Transgender Population
Data released Wednesday shows 0.33 per cent of Canada's 38.3 million people identify as a gender that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Russian Court Fines Meta, TikTok for LGBTQ+ Content
Russia's draconian anti-gay "propaganda" law from 2013 isn't just an all-purpose tool for oppression; it's also handy for raising a few rubles. Case in point: A Russian court's fining of Meta and TikTok for LGBTQ+ content.
Watch: Russian TV Streams 'I'm Not Gay' - A Reality Show That Looks All So Gay
A new gay-themed reality show is airing in Russia, but don't expect anything affirming or positive. Called "I'm Not Gay," it features a group of men who may or not be gay, and who are to be identified with the help of a homophobic co-host.
India's Out Prince Manvendra Continues Quest to Stamp Out 'Conversion Therapy'
India's Prince Manvendra, who bravely came out a dozen years before being gay was made legal there, spoke about his ongoing quest to stamp out the pseudoscientific practice of "conversion therapy."
Rio's Flamboyant Carnival Parade is Back after the Pandemic
Colorful floats and flamboyant dancers are delighting tens of thousands jammed into Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sambadrome, putting on a delayed Carnival celebration after the pandemic halted the dazzling displays.