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
Same-sex marriage: LGBTQ+ Indians vow to fight on after setback
The Supreme Court says parliament should decide whether to allow gay couples to marry, hitting LGBTQ+ hopes for swift legalisation
As LGBTQ+ Poles celebrate, could election mark a turning point?
Poland's opposition looks set to oust ruling nationalists who have railed against 'LGBT ideology' and opposed same-sex unions
Ruling by Kenya's Supreme Court buoys LGBTQ+ community
Despite an ongoing backlash, activists say this year's legal win has given them renewed strength to fight for LGBTQ+ rights
LGBTQ+ Indians demand end to 'discriminatory' blood donation ban
India's donor rules exclude trans people and gay and bisexual men, even as other nations scrap bans dating from the AIDS crisis
Five years free: A new life for many LGBTQ+ Indians
Five years after a historic ruling to decriminalise gay sex, life for many LGBTQ+ Indians in smaller towns and villages is starting to change
Why does Germany want to limit trans self-ID during wartime?
A draft law to make it easier for trans Germans to change legal gender includes controversial restrictions in the case of war
Why is anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on the rise in the Middle East?
In Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, politicians and religious groups have increased criticism of LGBTQ+ rights in recent months