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Watch: Australian Marriage Equality Campaigner Wins $1M Game Show Prize
A longtime advocate for marriage equality won a $1 million prize on Australia's "Millionaire Hot Seat" game show.
Why Aren't People Most at Risk of HIV in Kenya Using Preventative Drugs?
Transgender women are most at risk of contracting HIV in Kenya. One researcher asks why more isn't being done to protect them.
Hungary's Parliament Approves Referendum on LGBTQ Issues
Hungary's parliament authorized the government Tuesday to call a national referendum on LGBT issues, the latest in a series of steps by the country's nationalist leaders that critics say are intended to limit minority rights.
Black Artist Josephine Baker Honored at France's Pantheon
The voice of Josephine Baker, speaking and singing, will resonate Tuesday in front of the Pantheon monument in Paris, where she is to symbolically be inducted — becoming the first Black woman to receive France's highest honor.
Wary, Weary World Slams Door Shut, Fearing Omicron Variant
Nations around the world sought Monday to keep the new omicron variant at bay with travel bans and further restrictions.
Sex on the Beach: Fun for Humans, Deadly for Wildlife
The Canary Islands have become a hot spot for outdoor sex, but used condoms are destroying wildlife.
Netherlands, Australia Find Omicron Variant as Curbs Spread
The Netherlands confirmed 13 cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus on Sunday and Australia found two as the countries half a world apart became the latest to detect it in travelers.
COVID Variant Spreads to More Countries as World on High Alert
The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries on Saturday, just days after being identified in South Africa.
Backlash Hits Norwegian 'I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus' Ad
It appears that a Norwegian ad featuring a daddy kissing Santa Claus has upset some, claiming that it sexualizes Christmas.
Australian Schools Can Still Expel LGBTQ+ Kids Despite Proposed Religious Discrimination Bill
Australia's proposed Religious Discrimination Bill may do more harm than good for LGBTQ+ students.
Dutch Government Apologies for Discredited Transgender Law
The Dutch government apologized for a scrapped law that required transgender people to undergo surgery and sterilization if they wanted to change their birth certificate gender.
High Alert: World Scurries to Contain New COVID Variant
New restrictions were being slapped on travel from countries in southern Africa by the hour as the world scurried Saturday to contain a new COVID variant.
New Omicron Variant Stokes World Fears, Triggers Travel Bans
The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets fell sharply and scientists held emergency meetings to weigh the exact risks, which were largely unknown.
Egypt Unveils Renovated 'Avenue of the Sphinxes' in Luxor
Egyptian authorities were unveiling Thursday a renovated ancient promenade in the city of Luxor dating back 3,000 years, the latest government project undertaken to highlight the country's archaeological treasures.
Explainer: What is this New COVID Variant in South Africa?
South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country's most populous province.
South African Scientists Detect New Virus Variant Amid Spike
A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in Gauteng, the country's most populous province,
Out in the World: Campaign Tackles Puerto Rico's LGBTQ Violence Issues; Travel Initiative Launched
This year marks a new beginning for Puerto Rico's LGBTQ community following the deadliest year for transgender people in the U.S. territory in 2020.
Saudi Critic's Fiancee Urges Justin Bieber to Cancel F1 Show
Pop star Justin Bieber is facing growing calls to cancel his concert in Saudi Arabia next month.
World Takes Action as New Variant Emerges in Southern Africa
A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa on Friday, and stocks plunged in Asia and Europe in reaction to news of a new, potentially more transmissible COVID-19 variant.
Afghan Girl From Famous Cover Portrait Is Evacuated To Italy
National Geographic magazine's famed green-eyed "Afghan Girl" has arrived in Italy as part of the West's evacuation of Afghans following the Taliban takeover of the country, the Italian government said Thursday.