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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight
People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.
Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says
Some senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
Smithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report earlier this month tha…
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s army chief and offers Fedorov ‘prominent position’
After nationwide protests Oleksandr Syrskyi is to be replaced in reshuffle and popular defence minister returns to governmentVolodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Ukraine’s commander in c…
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed My…
'He launched me in the air' - Grandfather recounts terrifying Yellowstone Park bison attack
The 65-year-old says the animal was not showing any aggression until it picked a target - "that target happened to be me."
Canada's Carney faces tough choice on US trade - fight back or hold steady
The Canadian leader must weigh whether to make more concessions or take a tough stance as difficult trade talks drag on.
Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring
Mohammed Tahir has yet to comment on allegations he led a multi-million-dollar ring using torture to get money.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after days of unrest over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Russian warship asked to 'clarify its intentions' off British coast
The BBC has received exclusive audio of the confrontation between a French aircraft and the Russian warship.
France first European country to ban social media access for under-15s
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel MacronFrance’s parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children…
Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027.
'Software error' led to almost 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey, governor says
The department of motor vehicles wrongly registered 6,600 non-Americans to vote, despite their indicating they were not US citizens.
Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're buying.
Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes
Such technology solves problem of longer, thinner, energy-saving wings not fitting in airports around the worldAirbus has said it will test folding wings for the next generation o…
Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18
She portrayed a young deaf orphan named Jia in the 2021 blockbuster and its 2024 sequel.
Trial opens for US mum who says postpartum issues led her to killing own children
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer and her husband say she suffered hallucinations and delusions after giving birth.
Thousands sign petition supporting Turkish governor after cycling tights row
No reason was given for Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli's removal, but it came after he was criticised for posting pictures on a bike wearing cycling tights.
Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
‘Pasta windows’: a charming Italian restaurant tradition – or the sign of a terrible tourist trap?
A woman ostentatiously making her own pasta in an eaterie in Florence or Rome might seem the height of authenticity. But travellers, beware ...Name: Pasta windows.Age: Pretty new.…
Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.