World
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Mr. Gay World Pageant Returns to South Africa
The Mr. Gay World contest will take place in person in Cape Town, South Africa, following a three-year COVID-induced hiatus. The coveted crown of Mr....
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UK Black Pride Breaks Attendance Records
UK Black Pride 2022 broke records last week, becoming the largest Black Pride celebration in the world. The all-day event, held on Sunday, August 14,...
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WorldPride Taiwan 2025 Canceled Over Name Dispute
Cancellation raises questions about whether D.C. would be considered as a replacement host city for the global Pride event.
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Former Mr. Gay World Slapped with Gag Order
Former Mr. Gay World winner Louw Breytenbach has been slapped by the pageant with a public gag order after he made disparaging statements regarding his...
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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...
