Sexually transmitted Shigella is becoming harder to treat, researchers warn
New research from the University of Cambridge suggests infections passed on through sex are increasing more quickly than other forms.
July 15, 2026
New research from the University of Cambridge suggests infections passed on through sex are increasing more quickly than other forms.
A lesser-known tragedy from gay history looks set to make it to the big screen.
As previously reported, an Atlantis gay cruise has made headlines over the last couple of weeks after it was declined permission to dock at two ports in Turkey.
For many of us, clothing is more than simply something we wear. It is how we present ourselves to the world and, perhaps more importantly, how we see ourselves.
There’s a stereotype that hypermasculine men are unconcerned with their appearance. But after years of encountering these types on the apps, we know better.
National Treasury has moved to temporarily withhold July 2026 equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities, including some of South Africa’s biggest metros, in a bid to force councils to clean up unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
Whether it’s a romantic weekend away or the trip that actually made it out of the group chat, Amsterdam has hotel options for every type of LGBTQ+ traveller.
Legendary New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders,’ died Monday in Sydney, Australia at age 78, his family said.
Lindsey Graham, Trump ally who opposed LGBTQ+ rights and consistently denied being gay, dies at 71.
The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive.
The report objects to museum exhibits featuring drag queens, queer athletes, LGBTQ+ icons, and a Broadway musical about Alexander Hamilton.
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.