Russia's war migrants find mixed reception in Georgia

From IT workers to engineers, many skilled Russians have fled to ex-Soviet Georgia and to Turkey since the Ukraine war began - some dodging sanctions fallout, others fearing a crackdown on the opposition

LA court rules state corporate diversity law unconstitutional

The law, passed in 2020, required that publicly traded companies with a main office in California appoint at least one member of the Asian, Black, Latino, LGBT, Native American, or Pacific Islander communities to their boards by the end of 2021


Orban scores crushing victory as Ukraine war solidifies support

Gay and transgender rights are in the spotlight as Viktor Orban wins his fourth consecutive landslide


Florida parents bring first challenge to bill opponents dub 'Don't Say Gay'

The 'Don't Say Gay' bill bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for many young students


Finnish court clears lawmaker of charges over homosexuality comments

Paivi Rasanen, a medical doctor and a former Finnish interior minister, called homosexuality "a developmental disorder" in an online opinion letter in 2004 and "a shame and a sin" on Twitter in 2019


Tension simmers as Norwegian criticises Qatari human rights record at FIFA congress

Human Rights Watch has said that Qatari laws continue to discriminate against women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals.


Cubans split over more liberal family code as referendum nears

The proposed 100-page code, under scrutiny in town-hall style meetings throughout Cuba, would open the door to gay marriage and boost women's rights


Opinion

OPINION: Making the right choices for the climate, even in a time of war

The Ukraine conflict has sent a ripple of change through the global energy sector. Our response can have profound implications for accelerating the energy transition 


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