The procedures were done as part of traditional initiation, a rite of passage into manhood for young men from various ethnic groups.
Moscow says a New Year’s drone attack in occupied Khorly killed 24 people, raising tensions as diplomats discuss a ‘90 per cent ready’ peace deal.
Time blindness has been linked to ADHD or autism – but at what point does being perpetually late simply become inexcusable?
Experts reveal what simple health habits you should develop in 2026, from prioritising sleep to walking more to skipping wellness fads.
It is not yet clear what started the blaze at the Crans-Montana resort, a popular international ski and golf destination.
Many police officers openly carried rapid-fire rifles, a first for the popular annual fireworks display over Sydney’s Harbour Bridge.
The coming year is packed with cosmic events, from a ‘ring of fire’ eclipse to two six-planet line-ups to several supermoons.
Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison had initially finished second, but French entry BNC was penalised for ‘inappropriate use of spinnaker’.
Sources divulge details of a US strike mentioned by Trump, as Colombia’s president says US bombed a suspected cocaine factory.
Mamady Doumbouya claims a landslide victory in the west African nation after sidelining major rivals.
Israel says suspensions are meant to prevent Hamas from exploiting aid, but humanitarian groups say it will harm civilians.
As the ban takes effect January 1, disputes over farmer compensation and limited shelter space leave hundreds of captive bears with nowhere to go.
After Trump-Zelensky talks, Putin projects power by deploying nuclear-ready Oreshnik missiles to Belarus as a warning to the West.
Duo based on Pacific island of New Caledonia cross line 33rd in their 35ft yacht BNC – the first double-handed yacht to finish.
Riyadh targets weaponry in Mukalla as tensions between Gulf allies strain over separatist advances in Yemen.
If confirmed, it would mark the first known land strike on Venezuelan soil since the US began its lethal anti-cartel campaign in September.
Every time Skelley thinks he’s done with the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, ‘opportunity kind of keeps coming back’.
Writer and director of HBO’s Heated Rivalry Jacob Tierney talks about the ‘pure queer’ joy of reading the storyline and casting the leads.
videocam Trump administration’s latest aid pledge is a small fraction of what the US has contributed in the past.
Fast-moving blaze engulfed facility on the island of Sulawesi as residents were sleeping, police said.
England pace bowler Gus Atkinson joins ranks of walking wounded ahead of match in Sydney, with Matthew Potts poised for a first start of the series.
Days after unveiling a near-complete hull of a nuclear-powered submarine, North Korea shares photos of missiles being fired and hitting a target.
Beach bones reveal a massive shark, reshaping our understanding of ancient marine life and evolution.
Federal investigators probe crash of two helicopters over Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey.
Prime minister faces criticism from Jewish groups and Britain’s opposition over Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s return to the UK.
December 31 is the final day to refill MetroCards after that New York City transitions to OMNY tap-to-pay via credit cards and smart devices.
PM Anutin seeks re-election in a three-way race against People’s Party and Thaksin’s Pheu Thai amid constitutional referendum in February poll.
15 others were being treated for injuries at local hospitals after the bus veered off a road and fell into a deep ravine, authorities said.
Among those arrested was the president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, who reportedly funnelled funds to Hamas’ military wing.
With more than half the race completed, the city’s SHK Scallywag 100 was third, while Wild Thing 100 became the first supermaxi to retire.