A groundbreaking study reveals kissing predates humans by millions of years, originating with ape ancestors in prehistoric Africa. Researchers define it as non-aggressive mouth-to-mouth contact, observing it across diverse species, particularly primates. This ancient behavior, possibly practiced by Neanderthals, may have evolved for mate assessment or social bonding, offering a glimpse into our deep evolutionary past.

President William Ruto said Anwar’s visit is expected to culminate in bilateral talks, followed by MoU exchanges focusing on trade, investment, technology exchange, and cooperation in education.

The tourist boats that typically navigate Kenya’s renowned Lake Naivasha have recently taken on a new role: rescuing hundreds from inundated homes.

Nearly a quarter of Somalia’s population is facing acute hunger, with 1.85 million children under five at risk of acute malnutrition, the World Food Program (WFP) warned on Thursday.

The Court of Appeal (COA) has dismissed an appeal brought by Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Director Teddy Garae and the Attorney General (AG), affirming the Supreme Court’s ruling that the FIU’s direction requiring Care International Committee (CIC) to remove its…

The Vanuatu National Workers Union (VNWU) has raised alarm over newly introduced by-laws and increased fees imposed by the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) and the Port Vila City Council (PVCC), warning that the measures are placing heavy strain on…

The New Zealand government launched yesterday afternoon the latest phase of support to improve the Port Vila Seafront area, making it safer and more accessible.

The Supreme Court has ruled that Vanuatu Ferry Limited is liable for injuries sustained by an employee during a workplace accident in 2021, awarding a total of VT1.1 million in damages and VT600,000 in costs.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has called on the Vanuatu Christian Council (VCC) to provide proper reporting on government funds allocated to the organisation, as he handed over a VT50 million grant in support yesterday.

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Former Fugees rapper Pras Michel has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars following his conviction for orchestrating an illegal foreign lobbying scheme.

Young lives were blighted even though the 'vast majority' of children were immune to the deadly virus, it added. Their education and wellbeing were sacrificed to save their elders.

Former Fugees rapper Pras Michel has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars following his conviction for orchestrating an illegal foreign lobbying scheme.

At first glance, it looked like a domestic argument at a bus stop. But as I drew closer, I realised this was no ordinary couple - and they weren't ­quarrelling about the dishwasher.

A UPS airplane engine was seen flying through the air just moments before the jet erupted into a fireball and killed 14 people in Kentucky.

Ronaldo, considered by some the greatest soccer player of all time, made a surprise appearance at the White House on Tuesday night for a glitzy black-tie dinner hosted by the President.

Six signs saying 'warning: restricted area' were plunged into the sand at a beach in Northeast Mexico called Playa Bagdad.

Prosecutors questioned a California Republican activist about her contact with Trump administration officials over their mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California).

In a dramatic break, the State Department intends to scrutinize other countries’ abuses by emphasizing entitlements “given to us by God.”

The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”

On l’appelle “l’encyclopédie polynésienne du vélo”. Arrivé au fenua en 1964, Jean-Pierre Lestrade est devenu l’un des piliers du cyclisme tahitien. Ancien coureur passionné, il a dû mettre pied à terre après un grave accident… mais jamais il n’a renoncé à sa passion. À 80 ans, il continue d’œuvrer pour faire vivre et transmettre l’amour du vélo en Polynésie.

Le général Fabien Mandon, chef d'état-major des Armées françaises, a exhorté les élus à se préparer à un possible conflit d'ici 2 ou 3 ans, mardi lors du Congrès des maires de France. Des propos qui font polémique dans la classe politique.

Singaporean child sex offender Amos Yee is facing deportation from the US to Singapore after being paroled while serving a six-year jail term for child pornography and sexual grooming.Yee, 27, who first rose to notoriety 10 years ago – when he posted an expletive-laden video four days after the death of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew – was released from the Danville Correctional Center in Illinois on Nov 20.A notification from the Victim Information and Notification Everyday, or VINE, service at 7.14am Illinois time (9.14pm Singapore time) said Yee was let out of prison.He was originally supposed to be released on Nov 7, with the service issuing a notification that he had been let out. Not even a minute later, a subsequent notification stated that he was taken into custody again.A post on a blog maintained by his supporters dated some time earlier in the month said his release was delayed as Yee did not have a place to stay that would be located away from children, with the prison needing to find him a halfway house.

At least $6,000 has been lost since October 2025 to scams claiming to have concert tickets to shows by K-pop girl group Blackpink, said the Singapore police.The K-pop group will be staging their Deadline world tour at the National Stadium on Nov 28, 29 and 30.In a statement on Thursday (Nov 20), the police said that there were at least 11 reported cases in which victims bought tickets offered for sales on messaging or social media platforms. These victims had responded to offers for the sale of concert tickets on platforms such as Carousell, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, TikTok and Xiaohongshu. Scammers would then provide screenshots or videos of fake tickets or receipts to convince victims that the tickets were authentic.They would also claim that ticket sales were time-sensitive or limited in quantity and promise to deliver the tickets after payment were made.When the victims told the scammers that they did not receive their concert tickets, the scammers would ask for additional payment, claiming that the initial payment was not received.

The «Lost Canadians» legislation, which aims to fix Canada's unconstitutional citizenship by descent rules, passed in the Senate Wednesday and received royal assent Thursday afternoon.

Two adults are dead after an overnight house fire in Brampton that also left four others, including a child, in critical condition. Police said they're still looking for three people who lived in the building.

“Thank goodness no one was hurt,” Mayor Olivia Chow told reporters before confirming city staff have been asked to investigate incident.

Bell Canada says it's cutting about 690 employees, mostly managers, to help reduce debt and drive growth. The cuts follow thousands of company layoffs last year.

A bill to fast-track construction of the multibillion-dollar North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading Thursday, despite attempts by the B.C. Conservatives and B.C. Greens to stall or amend it.

Nitish Kumar's rise was fueled by Kurmi and Kushwaha support, and their assembly representation has now reached a new high. This surge, particularly within Nitish's JDU, highlights the gains of these intermediary backward castes within the NDA's social coalition, while Muslim and Yadav representation has declined.