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EU Regulator OKs Plan to Increase Monkeypox Vaccine Supplies
A smaller dose of the monkeypox vaccine appears to still be effective and can be used to stretch the current supply by five times, the European Medicines Agency said Friday, echoing a recommendation made earlier this month by the U.S. Food and Drug Admini
British Report Concludes First Monkeypox Infections in April
A report published on the Center for Disease Control's Emerging Infectious Diseases website indicated transmission of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) in England was first identified amongst 45 men in April 2022.
Tom Daley: 'The LGBT Community Is So Fractured Right Now'
In a deep-diving interview with The Guardian, Tom Daley talks about sports, creating a family, and the lack of gay rights in the Commonwealth countries.
Ex-Mr. Gay World Hit With Gag Order Over Resignation
Former Mr. Gay World South Africa pageant winner Louw Breytenbach was slapped with a suit by the Mr. Gay World Foundation last week over a statement he made over his short tenure as a winner.
Britain Says Monkeypox Outbreak 'Shows Signs of Slowing'
British health officials say the monkeypox outbreak across the country "shows signs of slowing" but that it's still too soon to know if the decline will be maintained.
WNBA's Brittney Griner Appeals Her Russian Prison Sentence
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported, in a case denounced by the United States that could lead to a high-profile prisoner swap.
WHO Plans to Rename Monkeypox over Stigmatization Concerns
The World Health Organization says it's holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations.
Norway Puts Down Freya the Walrus that Drew Oslo Crowds
Authorities in Norway have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans.
Major Wildfire in Spain Forces the Evacuation of 1,500
A large wildfire in northeast Spain grew rapidly overnight and was burning out of control Sunday, forcing the evacuation of eight villages and 1,500 people in Zaragoza province, firefighters said.
What Killed Tons of Fish in European River? Mystery Deepens
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Friday that "huge amounts of chemical waste" were probably dumped intentionally into his country's second-longest river.
Praise, Worry in Iran after Rushdie Attack; Government Quiet
Iranians reacted with praise and worry Saturday over the attack on novelist Salman Rushdie, the target of a decades-old fatwa by the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini calling for his death.
Spain Leads Europe in Monkeypox, Struggles to Check Spread
Spain has had 4,942 confirmed cases in the three months since the start of the outbreak, which has been linked to two raves in Europe, where experts say the virus was likely spread through sex.
Authorities in Uganda Suspend Prominent LGBTQ Rights Group
Ugandan authorities have suspended the work of a prominent LGBTQ rights group, calling it an illegal entity.
New Pompeii Finds Highlight Middle-Class Life in Doomed City
Pompeii's archaeological park, one of Italy's top tourist attractions, announced its most recent finds on Saturday.
Boy at Heart of UK Court Battle Dies after Life Support Ends
A 12-year-old boy who has been in a coma for four months died Saturday at a London hospital after doctors ended life-sustaining treatment that was the subject of a lengthy court battle.
London Cops Warned Not to Strip Tease at 'Drag Race' Star-Emceed Event
London police officers have been warned that they will face "disciplinary action" if they participate in the weekly strip tease contest that "Drag Race" stars host at gay club Heaven.
UK: 'Early Signs' that Monkeypox Outbreak May be Peaking
British health authorities said Friday the monkeypox outbreak across the country may be peaking and that the epidemic's growth rate has slowed.
Kremlin Says Griner Swap Must be Discussed without Publicity
The Kremlin said Friday that it's open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue.
Autocratic Hungarian Leader Orban Hailed by US Conservatives
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged cheering American conservatives to "take back the institutions," stick to hardline stances on gay rights and immigration and fight for the next U.S. presidential election as a pivotal moment for their beliefs.
Africa CDC Says Gay Sex 'Not Relevant' in Monkeypox There
Africa's public health agency says it doesn't know how many of the continent's reported monkeypox cases this year are in men who have sex with men, and it warned against "any stigmatization" that might delay case reporting and affect the outbreak response