LGBTQ+ Nigerians targeted at parties in "wedding" arrests - lawyer
A lawyer who defends gay rights in Nigeria says police raid parties they say are same-sex weddings to crack down on LGBTQ+ people
Can EU talks boost LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia?
Hailing the European Commission's recommendation on talks to join the EU, campaigners hope for solid progress on membership reforms
The colonial legacy of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Africa
Legacy of Africa's colonial past can be seen in anti-LGBTQ+ laws and discrimination in some nations but others embrace new rights
Intersex Russians fear fallout from curbs on gender-affirming care
Fearing prosecution under a new law, Russian doctors are wary about treating intersex patients - even though they are exempt
Gay Syrian refugees see intolerance rise in once-liberal Lebanon
Many LGBTQ+ Syrians fled to Lebanon to escape civil war but an economic crisis has seen attitudes harden and intolerance rise
Makeover in Manipur: Trans-run beauty salons brave bloodshed
Manipur is home to many trans-owned beauty parlours, which are in deep economic trouble due to violent clashes in the Indian state
Gay Games to begin despite safety concerns but numbers low
Gay Games prove controversial because of decision to host in two cities and security fears. Participation could be low
What is US House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance on LGBTQ+ rights?
The conservative Louisiana lawmaker, who opposes same-sex marriage and abortion rights, is now the top Republican in Congress
LGBTQ+ hopes high in Japan as top court to rule on trans surgery law
Japan's Supreme Court could change sterilisation laws for trans people this week, buoying hopes for a community hoping for greater acceptance
In Zimbabwe, LGBTQ+ artists dodge discrimination to stay on stage
Life as an LGBTQ+ performer is hard in the Southern African country, but a few gay-friendly spaces are helping showcase their work