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From the bright lights of Switzerland to the stunning melodies of Spain, the Second Eurovision Song Contest was a musical extravaganza unlike any other. In this review, we take a look at the top performances of the night, highlighting the musical talent and diversity on display. #Eurovision #SongContest #Music #Performances #Europe
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s lower house of Parliament Thursday passed a law that allows people over 16 years of age to change their legally registered gender without any medical supervision. Under the Spanish law, drawn up by…
MADRID (Reuters) - Human rights in Qatar will improve as it hosts people from all over the globe for the World Cup, bolstering freedom and tolerance in the country, Spain's openly gay Sports Minister Miquel Iceta said o…
MADRID (Reuters) - Activists in Spain are concerned time is running out to pass a law that would make it easier for people to self-identify as transgender, as its progress through parliament is slowed by heated debate.…
REYKJAVIK, Nov 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - It was not the first time that Daniel Arnarsson, a well-known Icelandic LGBTQ+ rights campaigner, had faced homophobic insults on the streets of the capital, Reykjavik. B…
SOFIA, Bulgaria, Nov 2 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A lesbian couple who went to the European Union’s top court to force Bulgaria to recognise same-sex parents officially said they hope their legal battle brings new r…
MADRID (AP) — Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas said Sunday his Twitter account was hacked after a post saying he was gay created a stir on the social media platform. “Hacked account,” Casillas said. “Luckily everyt…
HAVANA (Reuters) - Cubans will cast ballots this Sunday on whether to approve a new 'family code' that would legalize gay marriage and boost women's rights, with the government urging citizens to vote "yes" despite ange…
VENICE (Reuters) - Award-winning Italian director Emanuele Crialese revealed on Sunday that he had been born a woman as he presented his highly autobiographical movie "L'Immensita", starring Penelope Cruz, at the Venice…
NEW YORK, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The patient was 78, in poor health and had nowhere else to go, so a hospital social worker was tasked with finding her new sheltered accommodation in the U.S. state of Maine. Discussions beg…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LGBTQ representation on scripted TV series has grown along with the footprint of streaming services, according to an annual study by the advocacy group GLAAD. “TV is leading entertainment in telling L…
Jan 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An attractive alternative investment or no better than a Ponzi scheme? Cryptocurrencies are controversial - challenging conventional financial wisdom and worrying regulatory authori…
DURBAN (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - South African tech adviser Josh Stols felt a wave of euphoria when his doctor handed over his first testosterone prescription, allowing him to finally start his physical transition…
Jan 12 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When Switzerland became one of the last Western European nations to legalise same-sex marriage in 2021, it made waves next door in the tiny Alpine country of Liechtenstein. Two days…
