
Egypt says ‘no’ to gay cruise ship
Egypt follows Turkey’s lead & bars Atlantis cruise ship from docking.

Egypt follows Turkey’s lead & bars Atlantis cruise ship from docking.

For many of us, the idea of getting a solid eight hours of uninterrupted sleep has become almost sacred.

Prehistoric cave discoveries hint at shared culture between Neanderthals and humans.

This will happen in the next decade for one unexpected reason – Boomer death.

Friday, 3 July, marked a landmark moment for South Africa’s automotive industry with the opening of Chery’s new manufacturing facility in Rosslyn, Pretoria.

Elton John and six other claimants have lost a High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday after failing to prove allegations.

Gay dating app Goose has been accused of generating AI men to attract users to the platform.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned that from Wednesday, 1 July 2026, any travellers entering or leaving South Africa must submit an online traveller declaration before they travel.

Winning the South African Car of the Year Competition is an enormous achievement especially as the first Chinese manufacturer to achieve this historical victory which has been dominated by legacy brands for 40 years.

An accredited psychotherapist has explored what he considers to be some of the benefits of sex clubs for gay men. Silva Neves’ insight comes after speaking to many gay men about their experiences of such venues. He’s written down some thoughts for Psychology Today.

A cruise carrying thousands of LGBTQ+ passengers and Broadway singer Patti LuPone was denied entry into Turkey after local officials said in a press release that the passengers’ behaviour did not “align with the structure of our society and our moral values.”

Amra-Faye Wright re-unites with South African audiences alongside a list of major stars.

Jack Cameron Kay lands starring role in queer New Orleans romance.

The Grindr rival with ‘insane’ terms and conditions. The new gay dating app markets itself as a platform beyond hook-ups, fostering real connections – seems wholesome enough, right?

LGBTQ+ people in Niger are reportedly being arrested under a new penal code criminalising same-sex relations, with HIV services warning the crackdown is forcing people into hiding and cutting access to condoms, testing and PrEP.

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that can feed, grow and replicate like a natural cell.

Miwa voiced characters in “Princess Mononoke” and “Howl’s Moving Castle” during a prolific career that also included voice work in 2009’s “Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life.”

Have you ever noticed that putting on a well-tailored jacket makes you feel more confident, or that changing into comfortable clothes helps you relax after a busy day?

The deliberate and intentional rise of eating alone.

In 2025, at least 53 people were arrested at Istanbul Pride. Turkish police detained approximately 50 people at a Pride event in Istanbul on Sunday (28 June), after a decade-long ban.

The case is believed to be the first criminal prosecution linked directly to Russia’s 2023 Supreme Court ruling.

Casey McQuiston has teased that the upcoming Red, White & Royal Blue sequel film will be “a couple degrees spicier” than the first, with more “domesticity” and dialled-up intimacy for Alex and Prince Henry.

Consistency & brand authenticity is key. A new report from the HRC Foundation shows opportunities for businesses to build lasting relationships with queer consumers.

“The Supreme Court has once again affirmed that same-sex couples deserve the same dignity, respect, and legal protections as any other couple.”

UK Government publishes trans-inclusive draft bill to ban conversion therapy.

In December 1985, I spent my postgraduate vacation with my gorgeous and heart-warming boyfriend, Dolf Claassens, on his father’s renowned farms in Bothaville, in the Orange Free State, South Africa.

The Heated Rivalry star has managed to take over everyone’s timelines this week with all of his adventures in the City of Love.

Malaysia’s government is set to stop using the term “LGBT” in favour of the Malay term “budaya songsang”, which translates as “deviant culture”. The news was shared by a government official this week.

Summer has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it’s time to grab your favorite pair of Speedos, book a fabulous gay resort, and make this a season to remember.

A manifesto written by the suspect lists adult film companies and actors as potential targets.

A queer professor explains the chaotic creative process behind the creation of our modern-day community banners.

‘At 16, I couldn’t find a trans Muslim role model – so, I survived long enough to become one’.

The actress talks portraying Admiral Sharako Lohar, training with superhero stunt doubles, and what she got to decide about her character’s final moments.

After saying the word “video” was cheap, Madonna flipped the script and released the first — and very expensive — official music video from her upcoming album, Confessions II.

In an exclusive report shared with Out, the adult website is breaking down the top trends for June 2026.

An adorable thread on Threads is melting the internet’s heart. Earlier this month, user @michaellloydgregory shared a black-and-white photo of himself as a child. In a caption, he said, “Happy Pride Month from an eldergay to you. Was there ever any doubt?”

A spirit bear, or Kermode bear, photographed by Jack Plant in the Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada. There are thought to be less than 100 of the ghostly white bears in the vast protected area, documented by Plant in art book “Spirit of the Great Bear.”

It is a matter of time before podcasters may face the demise that legacy media is experiencing. By Manny De Freitas

Jetour winning SA Car of the Year signals a new era for Chinese brands in South Africa. By Rubin van Niekerk

He addresses bipolar disorder diagnosis: ‘I’m doing much better’. The out rapper posted a new video months after being sentenced to a mental health diversion program.