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Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle

Public sentiment in Hong Kong has become increasingly welcoming to the LGBTQ community, but many still face challenges in daily life.
Activist Henry Tse, who won an appeal to change the gender on his ID card, poses with a mock ID card outside the immigration tower after receiving the new document in Hong Kong, Monday, April. 29, 2024.
Activist Henry Tse, who won an appeal to change the gender on his ID card, poses with a mock ID card outside the immigration tower after receiving the new document in Hong Kong, Monday, April. 29, 2024.
4h ago

At least 40 people die in Kenya after a dam collapses following heavy rains

Ongoing rains in Kenya have caused flooding that has already killed nearly 100 people and postponed the opening of schools.
A girl looks on next to a car buried in mud after torrential rains and flash floods in the village of Kamuchiri, near Mai Mahiu, on April 29, 2024.
A girl looks on next to a car buried in mud after torrential rains and flash floods in the village of Kamuchiri, near Mai Mahiu, on April 29, 2024.
4h ago

Scotland’s leader resigns, adding to U.K. political turmoil

The debacle in Scotland adds to the fevered political climate in the broader United Kingdom, where concerns about immigration, health care and government spending have undermined support for the ruling Conservative Party.
Scotland’s leader resigns as he struggles to win support for weakened government
Scotland’s leader resigns as he struggles to win support for weakened government
6h ago

Australian prime minister describes domestic violence as a 'national crisis'

Thousands protested in cities around Australia on Sunday to draw attention to the deaths this year of 27 women allegedly caused by acts of gender-based violence.
On Monday, April 29, Albanese described domestic violence as a "national crisis" after thousands rallied around the country against violence toward women.
On Monday, April 29, Albanese described domestic violence as a "national crisis" after thousands rallied around the country against violence toward women.
6h ago

Teens plotted to buy guns and attack Jewish people after Sydney bishop was stabbed, police allege

Five teens, ages 14 to 17, were charged in a Sydney court last week with a range of offenses including conspiring to engage in or planning a terrorist act.
Four teenagers plotted to buy guns and attack Jewish people days after a bishop was stabbed in a Sydney church, according to police documents cited in news reports on Monday.
Four teenagers plotted to buy guns and attack Jewish people days after a bishop was stabbed in a Sydney church, according to police documents cited in news reports on Monday.
6h ago

Spain's PM Sánchez says he'll continue in office after days of reflection over wife's corruption probe

Sánchez shocked the country last week, announcing he was taking five days off to think about his future after a court opened preliminary proceedings against his wife.
Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
9h ago

Far-right coup suspects go on trial in Germany's 'Reichsberger' plot

The hearing in a maximum security courtroom in Stuttgart marks the start of three marathon trials of 27 people in total accused of conspiring in a plot foiled by authorities at the end of 2022.
Masked police officers lead Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss to a police vehicle during a raid against so-called 'Reich citizens' in Frankfurt, Germany on Dec. 7, 2022.
Masked police officers lead Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss to a police vehicle during a raid against so-called 'Reich citizens' in Frankfurt, Germany on Dec. 7, 2022.
13h ago

Elon Musk makes surprise visit to Beijing as Tesla's China-made cars pass key regulatory hurdles

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s visit raised expectations that the automaker’s driver-assist software Full Self Driving would soon be available in China.
Elon Musk in Krakow, Poland
Elon Musk in Krakow, Poland

Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work for Navalny group

Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin both denied the charges, for which they will be detained for a minimum of two months before any trials begin.
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1d ago

State Department blasts new Iraq anti-homosexuality law as human rights threat

Iraq’s parliament passed a law Saturday criminalizing same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence, a move condemned by rights advocates as the latest attack on the LGBTQ community in the country.

Gaza aid flotilla halted after vessels' flag removed, activists say

The three-strong flotilla had been due to sail on Friday from ports in Turkey with more than 5,000 tons of aid on board.
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