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Burkina Faso issues first sentence for 'homosexuality and related practices'

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Burkina Faso has issued its first known conviction for homosexuality since banning same-sex sexual relations earlier this year.

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Gen Z women are more likely to identify as bisexual but still embrace lesbian label: study

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Around 45 percent of Gen Z women ages 20 to 29 use the bisexual label, compared to 42.2 percent who use lesbian.

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Budapest mayor could face charges for hosting LGBTQ+ Pride march

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