In a first, U.S. TV show 'Batwoman' casts Black actress to play comic book superhero
A Black bisexual woman is cast as "Batwoman" amid an effort to diversify the portrayal of comic book superheroes
Thai cabinet backs bill allowing same-sex unions
If passed, Thailand would follow Taiwan as the second place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage
J.K. Rowling signs letter warning over free speech after trans row
The Harry Potter author was among those warning that ‘a vogue for public shaming’ was restricting open debate
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry apologizes for considering trans role
Halle Berry is the latest non-trans actor to come under fire for considering taking on a transgender character
GSK says long-acting HIV prevention drug 66% more effective than Truvada
The proportion of people who contracted HIV was 0.41% with GSK's injection, compared with 1.22% with Gilead’s PrEP pills Truvada
Bolivia's first transgender news anchor puts LGBT+ issues front and center
Leonie Dorado covers LGBT+ issues in her role as Bolivia's first trans TV news presenter
Trans anger as J.K. Rowling compares hormone treatment to gay conversion therapy
Latest comment reignites row with trans rights campaigners, who have criticised author’s stance on transgender issue in recent weeks
Vietnam's 'first trans dad' shows LGBT+ openness and challenges
Vietnam is one of Asia's best places for LGBT+ people, but a long-promised transgender law has yet to come into force
Harry Potter fan sites step back from Rowling over transgender views
Big Harry Potter fan sites have distanced themselves from author J.K. Rowling, saying her views are at odds with the message of empowerment
OPINION: Russia should repeal no-women jobs list
A transgender woman’s court victory highlights the Russian regulation’s absurdity