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Americans in race for European residency see doors slam shut
A rising number of Americans are exploring a move overseas to escape the tumult of Donald Trump’s administration. But…
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35 arrested amid surge in anti-LGBT violence in Australia
For queer people, dating has always required a little extra courage. Even in 2025, decades into the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights, meeting someone new can…
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Your guide to watching Saturday’s Eurovision 2025’s grand finale
Fans from around the world have descended upon the 69th Eurovision Song Contest to rally behind performers from their home…
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Global Freedom Index drops US further down the list
America likes to call itself the land of the free and the home of the brave. And while we don’t have any global bravery rankings to…
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Bank responds to complaints about Pride flags—perfectly
A regulatory ombudsman has decided that a well-known bank in the UK acted was accommodating in the way it handled a complaint from a customer…
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Here’s every country’s Eurovision Song Contest 2025 entry
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel, following Switzerland’s victory in 2024 with “The Code”, and all of this year’s contestants will be…
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Havana’s streets come alive with annual LGBT Pride celebration
Rainbow flags were waved through Havana on Saturday as hundreds of people participated in the Gay Pride parade. The parade has been held annually in…