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BBC Bans Reporters from Pride, Trans Events
The BBC, responding to criticism that it has a liberal bias, has instituted stricter "impartiality" rules that now mean staffers cannot attend Pride marches, trans rights rallies, or other "controversial" demonstrations.
Two Same-Sex Couples in Military Marry in First for Taiwan
Two lesbian couples tied the knot in a mass wedding held by Taiwan's military on Friday in a historic celebration with their peers.
Thailand Protesters Take to Street to Mock Fashion Show
Pro-democracy demonstrators in Thailand returned Thursday to the capital's business district, staging something akin to a street fair to bring attention to their contention that the country's monarchy holds too much power and influence.
Taiwan Marks 200 Days Without Domestic COVID-19 Infection
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, highlighting the island's continued success at keeping the virus under control even as cases surge in other parts of the world.
Pope Stresses COVID Precautions, Doesn't Wear Mask at General Audience
Despite cautioning the Catholic faithful in attendance about the risks of COVID-19, Pope Francis and his aides did not wear masks at Wednesday's general audience.
Watch: New Documentary on Poland's Anti-LGBTQ Oppression
i-D has just released a new, brief but stark documentary on discrimination and increased violence against LGBTQ people in Poland.
Nigerian Judge Strikes Case Against 47 Men Charged with Same-Sex Relationships
On Tuesday, a Nigerian court judge tossed a case in which 47 men were "charged with public displays of affection with members of the same sex."
Prince Azim, Son of Sultan of Brunei, Dies
Prince Haji 'Abdul' Azim, a Hollywood film producer and the son of the Sultan of Brunei, died on Saturday morning.
Zoom Trolls Target LGBTQ Students, Denounced as a 'Hate Crime'
LGTBQ students at Durham University in England were targeted by a group of 15 people who bombarded a Zoom meeting with sexual imagery and homophobic slurs.
Virus is Pummeling Europe's Eateries — And Winter is Coming
From Northern Ireland and Italy to the Netherlands and France, governments have shuttered eateries or severely curtailed how they operate.
Mexico Broadcaster: Pope's Civil Union Quote Not Broadcast
A Mexican television broadcaster confirmed Thursday that Pope Francis' bombshell comments endorsing same-sex civil unions were made during a May 2019 interview that was never broadcast in its entirety.
Mixed Philippine Reaction on Pope Nod on Gay Civil Unions
Pope Francis' endorsement of same-sex civil unions drew mixed reactions Thursday in the Philippines, Asia's bastion of Catholicism, with a retired bishop saying he was scandalized by it while an LGBT group welcomed the pontiff's remarks with relief.
Americans' Support for Same-Sex Marriage at All-Time High, Survey Finds
A new survey found that seventy percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, the highest figure up to this point conducted by a major national polling organization.
Polish Academics Protest 'Fundamentalist' Education Minister
Activists dressed as security guards climbed onto a balcony of a Polish Education Ministry building and hung a banner protesting the appointment of a new minister whom they consider to be a religious fundamentalist and a danger to the nation's youth.
South Australia Moves to Ban 'Gay Panic' Defense
South Australia has moved forward with a bill to revoke "gay panic" as a defense in court for perpetrators of anti-LGBTQ crimes.
Vaccine Storage Demands Could Leave 3B People in Virus Cold
From factory to syringe, the world's most promising coronavirus vaccine candidates need nonstop sterile refrigeration to work.
World Struggles as Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Pass 40 Million
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the planet has surpassed 40 million, but experts say that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the true impact of the pandemic that has upended life and work around the world.
New Zealand's Ardern Credits Virus Response for Election Win
A day after winning a second term in a landside victory, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Sunday she sees the election result as an endorsement of her government's efforts to stamp out the coronavirus and reboot the economy.
French Virus Curfew Produces Eerie Quiet on Streets of Paris
The streets of Paris and eight other French cities were deserted on Saturday night on the first day of the government-imposed 9 p.m. curfew that is scheduled to last for at least four weeks.
Demonstrations in France Will Pay Tribute to Slain Teacher
Demonstrations around France have been called in support of freedom of speech and to pay tribute to a French history teacher who was beheaded near Paris after discussing caricatures of Islam's Prophet Muhammad with his class.
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