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Australian Pleads Guilty to Killing Gay American in 1988
An Australian pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of an American who fell to his death 35 years ago from a Sydney clifftop that was known as a gay meeting place, with the victim's family welcoming the latest twist in their long campaign for justice.
EDGE Rewind: Singaporean OnlyFans Creator Titus Low Fined & Jailed for 'Transmitting Obscene Material'
Titus Low, a Singaporean OnlyFans creator, was sentenced Tuesday to three weeks in jail and ordered to pay a roughly $2,000 fine for transmitting obscene materials and breaching police orders to stay off the subscription video site.
South Korean Court Rules for Same-Sex Couple Denied Health Coverage
In a ruling hailed by equality advocates as a major step forward, a South Korean court ruled in favor of a gay couple whose health coverage was revoked on the basis that their marriage was not valid.
Activists Urge Jamaica to Nix Anti-Sodomy Laws Amid Violence
Activists demanded Tuesday that Jamaica repeal a colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex, noting that the government still has not heeded a regional rights panel's recommendation two years ago to do so.
Would-Be Scottish Leader Under Fire over Gay Marriage Stance
A front-runner to become Scotland's next leader fought to keep her campaign alive Tuesday amid a backlash over her opposition to same-sex marriage.
Rights Group: Mideast Governments Target LGBTQ+ People Online
Security agencies and government officials in several countries in the Middle East and North Africa have been using social media platforms and mobile dating apps to crack down on LGBTQ people, a rights group said Tuesday.
Revelers Enjoy Carnival Street Parades Across Germany
Hundreds of thousands of revelers took to the streets across Germany Monday to celebrate Carnival dressed up in colorful costumes, amid an abundance of candy, flowers and alcohol.
Biden Declares 'Kyiv Stands' in Surprise Visit to Ukraine
President Joe Biden paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a defiant display of Western solidarity with a country still fighting what he called "a brutal and unjust war."
Downpour Kills at Least 36 in Brazil, Cities Cancel Carnival
Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides that have killed 36 people on the northern coast of Brazil's Sao Paulo state, officials said Monday, while fatalities could rise.
Spain Approves Trans Laws, Other Measures
The Spanish parliament on Thursday approved legislation expanding abortion and transgender rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe that will entitle workers to paid menstrual leave.
Anthem for Charles III's Coronation Written by Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber has written the anthem for King Charles III's coronation, adapting a piece of church music that encourages singers to make a "joyful noise."
U.S. Envoy Confident Japan will Ban LGBTQ Discrimination
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he has "full confidence" that the Japanese government will take the necessary steps to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Watch: Russia Detains Gay Chechen Refugee at Moscow Airport
Russian police detained a gay Chechen refugee upon his arrival in Moscow, raising fears among activists that he will be imprisoned and tortured by security officers in his home region.
German Ballet Director Fired over Feces Attack on Critic
The Hannover State Opera said Thursday that it is ending its contract with ballet director Marco Goecke after he smeared dog feces on the face of a newspaper critic whose reviews he had taken exception to.
Japan PM Apologizes to LGBTQ+ Activists over Ex-Aide's Remark
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with representatives of LGBTQ groups Friday and offered an apology over discriminatory remarks made by his former aide that sparked nationwide outrage and calls for the government to ensure equal rights.
Africa CDC Expects Mpox Vaccines to Arrive within 2 Weeks
Africa's public health body says it hopes Mpox vaccines will finally arrive on the continent "in another two weeks, tops" after months of seeking doses.
Prominent Orthodox Israeli Journalist Yair Cherki Comes Out as Gay
Veteran Orthodox journalist Yair Cherki, who appears on the country's most-watched news network, came out as gay on Tuesday.
US Envoy Confident Japan Will Ban LGBTQ Discrimination
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday said he has "full confidence" that the Japanese government will take the necessary steps to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Watch: Japan LGBTQ+ Groups Demand Equal Rights Law by G7
Japanese LGBTQ groups condemned a recent discriminatory remark by an aid to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, demanding his government ban discrimination against sexual minorities, legalize same-sex marriage and guarantee equal rights.
Harry Styles, Beyoncé and Wet Leg Win at UK's Brit Awards
It was Harry's night at the Brit Awards.