Czech soccer player Jakub Jankto comes out as gay
With his announcement, Jankto becomes one of only a few openly out active international men's players.
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Florida won't ask high school athletes about menstrual history after criticism
Questions about athletes' menstrual history will no longer appear on medical forms Florida high school students are required to fill out before participating in sports, though the new form will still ask athletes for their sex assigned at birth, rather than just their sex.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
Kim Petras, Sam Smith become first trans and nonbinary winners of Pop Duo Grammy
The duo took home the award for their hit single, "Unholy," which they performed during the awards ceremony.
Pope Francis says laws that criminalize homosexuality are a "sin" and an "injustice"
"The criminalization of homosexuality is a problem that cannot be ignored," the Pope said on Sunday.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Transgender woman convicted of 2 rapes will be sent to men's prison
Isla Bryson was convicted of raping two women before starting to transition. One top U.K. politician says the "dangerous rapist should not be in a women's prison."
Pope Francis says homosexuality "is not a crime," but gay sex is "a sin"
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Provorov refuses to wear LGBTQ+ Pride Night jersey
"My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion," Ivan Provorov told reporters.
Church of England to refuse to allow same-sex marriages
Under proposals outlined Wednesday, the Church will continue to refuse to allow same-sex couples to be married in its cathedrals.
British government to add trans people to bill banning "conversion therapy"
The proposed legislation would outlaw "conversion" practices targeting people based on their sexuality or gender, officials said Tuesday.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders bans "Latinx" from Arkansas documents
On her first day as Arkansas governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Latinx, a gender-neutral term, is "insensitive."
Tempered hope as India's top court takes up same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court has taken collective ownership of a handful of legal petitions to lower courts seeking recognition of same-sex marriage, but activists see an uphill battle.
LGBTQ rights activist's body found stuffed in a metal box on roadside
Police in Kenya, where sex between men is illegal, say they're investigating, but "don't know for now why he was killed that way."
"Stranger Things" star Noah Schnapp comes out as gay
Schnapp made the announcement in a TikTok video captioned, "I guess I'm more similar to Will than I thought," referencing the character he plays on the show.
Man arrested after racist, homophobic rant goes viral on TikTok
Jordan Douglas Krah, 40, was arrested on hate crimes charges after verbally accosting two college students on Christmas Eve.
Ohio teacher sues after she refuses to affirm students' gender identity
The middle school teacher says using the children's preferred names and pronouns violated her religious beliefs.
Gay, Jewish California lawmaker targeted with bomb threat for second time
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
LGBTQ+ bar and site of 1966 "Sip-In" given New York City landmark status
Three years before the Stonewall Riots, several gay men went to the bar Julius' with the intent of being denied service because of their sexuality.
Suspect formally charged in LGBTQ+ club shooting
The person accused of a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs last month appeared in court on Tuesday. They face 305 felony accounts, including murder, attempted murder and hate crime charges.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs expanded anti-LGBTQ+ law
All positive depictions of the LGBTQ+ community in literature, film, television, online and more will now be illegal in Russia.
Ohio drag queen storytime canceled amid armed protests by far-right groups
The "Holi-Drag Storytime," which was organized by Red Oak Community School, was set to feature three drag queens reading to children of all ages.
Everything you need to know about gender pronouns at work
Changing social norms around gender call for updated inclusivity policies in the workplace, experts say.
Singapore repeals gay sex ban but sets new rules to block marriage equality
Parliament lifted a ban criminalizing sex between men this week. It also passed an amendment that will effectively block attempts to legalize marriage.
Support pours in for brewery owner who stopped Club Q shooter
People are rushing to "crash" Atrevida Beer Co.'s website by purchasing their merchandise after its co-owner Richard Fierro helped stop the Club Q gunman.
Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
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FlyDubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after reported fight between pilots
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
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