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TravelPulse lists 25 LGBTQ travel destinations for 2026 across multiple continents and events.
Amsterdam will host World Pride 2026 alongside EuroPride, marking a milestone since legalization of same-sex marriage.
Valencia is set to host Gay Games XII, a week-long event combining sport, culture and community.
San Francisco remains a beacon with Pride events and Frameline50 in 2026.
Melbourne’s Midsumma festival runs in January–February 2026, with ChillOut nearby.
Sitges and its Bear Week draw queer travelers to Spain’s coastline in 2026.
New York City and Los Angeles are highlighted for Broadway and Pride-related events in 2026.
Cape Town, Montreal, and Mexico City are named as notable 2026 LGBTQ destinations.
Taiwan and Bangkok are noted for LGBTQ-friendly policies and events in 2026.

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New concerns over AI-driven foreign interference in Taiwan's elections, with claims tied to a Chinese-backed firm.
GoLaxy allegedly deployed AI-driven campaigns in Hong Kong and Taiwan to shape public opinion, per Yomiuri Shimbun.
The fictional characters created by the firm could engage in online discussions to influence audiences.
Taiwan's security apparatus and media literacy efforts are being urged to counter misinformation online.
The Yomiuri Shimbun report linked AI-driven interference to efforts to block Lai Lai-cheng from re-election in 2028.
Past audio leaks reportedly discussed election manipulation tactics tied to social media storage and operations.
Taiwan's security and lawmaking bodies respond to potential AI-enabled manipulation.
GoLaxy publicly denied creating bot networks or conducting election-related work.
The report notes potential large-scale online influence with millions of social media accounts.
The article cites a national security official and data analytics firms in context of past elections.
The report underscores the role of public opinion shaping technology in state strategy.

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Liu De-wen helps waishengren return their loved ones' ashes from Taiwan to Fujian, China, a 23-year effort.
The work follows a long history of families longing for final rest in their homeland after displacement in the civil war era.
Liu charges no fee for the service and receives no government funding, though funding details remain unclear.
Liu’s journeys are documented with social-media posts showing the urn in a backpack and even a portable seat on travel.
Beijing and Taiwan view the stories of kinship as part of broader reunification narratives and cross-strait politics.
Liu says his aim is to build a bridge for veterans to go home, focusing on peace rather than politics.
The urns symbolize a life lived and a soul deserving respect, according to Liu and those who recount Lin Ru Min’s story.
The Guardian profile situates Liu's work within Taiwan’s charged history and its direct link to cross-strait tensions.
The urns' journey from Taiwan to Fujian is a ritual framed as filial duty and respect for elders.
Liu’s work has drawn attention from Taiwanese outlets and Chinese state media alike, highlighting its cross-strait resonance.

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