Critics are warning the change would make life more difficult for LGBT people.
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Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation
Charles Mwesigwa led a degrading network exploiting vulnerable women in glamorous parts of Dubai.
Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files
The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.
Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speech
Officials and diplomats left the auditorium in protest as the Israeli leader took the stage, leaving large parts of the hall empty.
Dallas shooter intended target to be ICE not detainees, officials say
One detainee was killed and two others critically injured after a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on Wednesday.
Taiwan convicts ex-presidential aide of spying for China
A court said the espionage was carried out “over a long period” and involved “important intelligence”.
Mass arrests for sextortion and romance scams in sting operation across Africa
Some 260 suspects were arrested in the operation across 14 African countries, says Interpol.
Two Dutch teenagers arrested in spying case linked to Russia
The pair were allegedly recruited by pro-Russian hackers and used a “wi-fi sniffer” on the Europol headquarters.
Namibians warned against holding parties at cemeteries after ‘disgraceful’ event
One resident said the cemetery in the capital had been left littered with discarded bottles and cans.
Turkey abandons bid to force doner kebab rules on Europe
The case had alarmed Germany’s kebab industry in particular, who make doners very differently.