World
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Seattle’s World Cup “Pride Match” Pits Two Anti-Gay Nations
FIFA faces objections from Iran and Egypt as Seattle keeps its Pride-branded match tied to the city’s Pride Weekend.
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Russia Blocks Roblox for Spreading “LGBT Propaganda”
Russia claims the gaming platform hosts banned LGBTQ content and other harmful material, part of a wider crackdown on online platforms.
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U.K. Identifies New Hybrid Strain of Mpox
Experts say the new strain highlights the virus's ability to evolve, and urge at-risk groups to get vaccinated as a precaution.
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Kuala Lumpur Police Accused of Botching ‘Gay Spa’ Raid
Authorities arrested 201 men but brought no charges, saying they couldn’t prove any illicit same-sex activity.
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Dutch Court Rejects U.S. Trans Woman’s Asylum Bid
Dutch authorities say Veronica Clifford-Carlos failed to prove she faces a "risk of persecution" or threat of physical harm in the U.S.
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Olympics Prepares to Ban Trans Women from Competition
The move follows an IOC review finding that athletes who underwent male puberty retain physical advantages over women.
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Apple Removes Gay Dating Apps in China
Apple pulled Blued and Finka from its China App Store under orders from the country’s top internet regulator.
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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.
