After bunion surgery forced me to give up dancing, I decided to become a DJ instead.
Tina Woods was in a taxi when she suddenly felt the urge to dance. It was after midnight, and she…
Ireland condemns the genocide in Gaza yet profits from Israeli war bonds. That’s why I’m joining the flotilla. — Naoise Dolan
Hundreds of people from 44 countries are sailing to Gaza this week as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. I…
Right-wing ‘parents’ rights’ groups are gaining influence in Canada, with Alberta’s book bans focusing on LGBTQ+ titles.
Academics and free speech advocates report that socially conservative “parents’ rights” groups, which have become influential political lobbying forces in…
France on the edge: how an economic dispute escalated into a political crisis
France is in economic uncertainty, lacking a budget and possibly soon without a government. Prime Minister François Bayrou has called…
A lesbian pop-up bar in New Orleans, which started after Hurricane Katrina, is known as “a gay Mardi Gras.”
A few months after Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana in August 2005, Jenna Jordan began looking for other queer women. She…
Trump imposes 50% tariff on India in response to its purchase of Russian oil.
Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on most U.S. imports from India, following through on his threat to penalize one…
Starships are built to soar: SpaceX’s rocket finally takes off after delays
On Tuesday, SpaceX’s Starship megarocket finally launched on its third attempt, after two previous scrubs in as many days. This…
Starmer’s EU negotiator shows stronger support for youth mobility scheme
Keir Starmer’s lead negotiator on Europe has expressed enthusiasm for a potential EU youth mobility scheme, signalling a broader shift…
Nigel Farage has backtracked on his promise to deport all migrants who arrive in the UK by small boat.
Just 24 hours after making a controversial pledge to deport “absolutely anyone” arriving in the UK on small boats, Nigel…
Families are horrified after discovering a funeral director kept babies’ bodies at home.
A funeral director in Leeds has been banned from working with hospitals after a mother reported finding her deceased baby…