New research suggests the first kiss didn’t start with humans at all — but with ancient primates more than 21 million years ago. This deep-dive explains how kissing evolved as a survival behaviour, what DNA evidence reveals, and why early primates first locked lips for reasons far beyond romance. Discover how a primal instinct became one of humanity’s most iconic expressions of emotion.

When Was the First Kiss? New Evidence Says 21 Million Years Earlie

Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her without consent after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. Watch this report for more details!

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault of Jenni Hermoso

Ex-Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales tells court Jenni Hermoso consented to kiss. He has denied the charges, insisting the kiss was consensual, while Hermoso has said it was not.

Former Spain football head Rubiales says kiss was consensual

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron landed in another controversy after he was caught kissing and embracing Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra amid the 2024 Paris Olympic Games which raised many eyebrows and sent media into a frenzy.</p>

<p>The awkward photos of touchy moments between Macron and Oudéa-Castéra were all over the internet as some even said that it appeared like the affectionate display of a lover’s embrace.</p>

<p>In the controversial photo, the 46-year-old president was seen tightly holding the minister's arm - who was a former professional tennis player and is now holding the portfolio of minister of sports.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-rejects-leftist-coalitions-pm-proposal-to-maintain-government-during-paris-olympics-743657">Macron rejects leftist coalition's PM proposal, to maintain government during Paris Olympics</a></p>

<p>In turn, Oudéa-Castéra is seen tightly clutching the bicep of the Macron with one hand and affectionately kissing him on the other side of the neck.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to Macron's controversial photo</strong></h2>

<p>Many netizens pointed out that the cringe factor of the photo was Prime Minister Gabriel Attal standing next to them but looking in a different direction, which many suggested was a conscious decision by the latter to avert his gaze from the public display of affection.</p>

<p>“Gabriel Attal, he pretends to look elsewhere! He doesn’t know where to stand!” said one user. “It’s my lover that I’m kissing like this. Embarrassing,” wrote another.</p>

<p>“I find this photo indecent, it’s not worthy of a president and a minister," said a user.</p>

<p>French magazine&nbsp;Madame Figaro brought peoples' attention to the weird photo and called it a “strange” kiss while claiming Oudéa-Castéra knows how to draw attention to herself.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;France: Amid Olympic fever, far-left slams Macron over Government formation</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier this month, the sports minister took a dip in the Seine River to ensure that it was safe for the athletes. In many waterways, E.coli levels are known to be high which was a cause of concern as several events were to be held during the Olympics.</p>

<p>On Sunday (Jul 28), a pre-race triathlon event had to be cancelled due to concerns raised about the water quality.</p>

<p>In January, Oudéa-Castéra was given the position of education minister by Macron, however, she was removed from her position in less than a month after it was found that her children were studying at posh private schools and the minister was also found making disparaging remarks about public schools.</p>

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French President Emmanuel Macron landed in another controversy after he was caught kissing and embracing Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra amid the 2024 Paris Olympic Games which raised many eyebrows and sent media into a frenzy.

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in another controversy after he was caught kissing and embracing Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra amid the 2024 Paris Olympic Games which raised many eyebrows and sent media into a frenzy. The awkward photos of touchy moments between Macron and Oudéa-Castéra were all over the internet as some even said that it appeared like the affectionate display of a lover’s embrace. In the controversial photo, the 46-year-old president was seen tightly holding the minister's arm - who was a former professional tennis player and is now holding the portfolio of minister of sports. Also Read: Macron rejects leftist coalition's PM proposal, to maintain government during Paris Olympics In turn, Oudéa-Castéra is seen tightly clutching the bicep of the Macron with one hand and affectionately kissing him on the other side of the neck. Here's how netizens reacted to Macron's controversial photo Many netizens pointed out that the cringe factor of the photo was Prime Minister Gabriel Attal standing next to them but looking in a different direction, which many suggested was a conscious decision by the latter to avert his gaze from the public display of affection. “Gabriel Attal, he pretends to look elsewhere! He doesn’t know where to stand!” said one user. “It’s my lover that I’m kissing like this. Embarrassing,” wrote another. “I find this photo indecent, it’s not worthy of a president and a minister," said a user. French magazine Madame Figaro brought peoples' attention to the weird photo and called it a “strange” kiss while claiming Oudéa-Castéra knows how to draw attention to herself. Watch: France: Amid Olympic fever, far-left slams Macron over Government formation Earlier this month, the sports minister took a dip in the Seine River to ensure that it was safe for the athletes. In many waterways, E.coli levels are known to be high which was a cause of concern as several events were to be held during the Olympics. On Sunday (Jul 28), a pre-race triathlon event had to be cancelled due to concerns raised about the water quality. In January, Oudéa-Castéra was given the position of education minister by Macron, however, she was removed from her position in less than a month after it was found that her children were studying at posh private schools and the minister was also found making disparaging remarks about public schools. (With inputs from agencies)

Macron's intimate kiss and hug with sports minister at Olympics causes stir, netizens call it 'indecent'

<p>India Captain Rohit Sharma shared a beautiful moment with his mother when she kissed and hugged him upon his arrival in Mumbai on Thursday (July 4). Rohit-led Indian Team landed in Mumbai for the open-bus victory parade and the felicitation at the Wankhede Stadium. The India captain, who didn’t show much emotion until India won the T20 World Cup Final, blushed when his mother greeted him.</p>

<p>In a beautiful moment caught on camera, Rohit’s mother kissed and hugged him, with his cheeks going red.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Team India’s entourage was stranded in Barbados for three days after the final due to a hurricane warning on the island. BCCI secretary Jay Shah (also struck in the team hotel) arranged a special flight for all concerned.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Upon the announcement of Team India’s arrival date and time, the excitement among the fans was over the top.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Men in Blue landed in New Delhi in the wee hours on Thursday, with fans gathered at the airport to welcome them. The Indian Team first reached the ITC Maurya Hotel for relaxation before visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence at around 10 AM. PM Modi chatted and had breakfast with the T20 World Cup-winning team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Team then left for Mumbai, where they landed in the evening to the most beautiful sight recorded on the Marine Drive in the longest time. With a&nbsp;sea of fans covering the route (from which they had to travel), the open-bus victory parade took place soon after.</p>

<p>Following an unbelievable passage of one hour until they reached the Wankhede Stadium, the BCCI felicitated the winning side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The board even presented them with prize money of INR 125 crore. All the players danced to the DJ's music, a moment Indian fans will keep close to their hearts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India’s top-scorer in the tournament, Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, announced their T20I retirements after the seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final at Barbados.&nbsp;</p>


India Captain Rohit Sharma shared a beautiful moment with his mother when she kissed and hugged him upon his arrival in Mumbai on Thursday (July 4). Rohit-led Indian Team landed in Mumbai for the open-bus victory parade and the felicitation at the Wankhede Stadium.

India Captain Rohit Sharma shared a beautiful moment with his mother when she kissed and hugged him upon his arrival in Mumbai on Thursday (July 4). Rohit-led Indian Team landed in Mumbai for the open-bus victory parade and the felicitation at the Wankhede Stadium. The India captain, who didn’t show much emotion until India won the T20 World Cup Final, blushed when his mother greeted him. In a beautiful moment caught on camera, Rohit’s mother kissed and hugged him, with his cheeks going red. Watch Video – Goosebumps the mother's love.🥹❤️ Such a cute moment between Captain Rohit Sharma and his mother. #VictoryParade #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/6kmVnl0om2 — Sanjana Ganesan 🇮🇳 (@iSanjanaGanesan) July 4, 2024 × Meanwhile, Team India’s entourage was stranded in Barbados for three days after the final due to a hurricane warning on the island. BCCI secretary Jay Shah (also struck in the team hotel) arranged a special flight for all concerned. ALSO READ: All eyes on Champions Trophy dates as PCB announce action-packed home schedule for upcoming season Upon the announcement of Team India’s arrival date and time, the excitement among the fans was over the top. The Men in Blue landed in New Delhi in the wee hours on Thursday, with fans gathered at the airport to welcome them. The Indian Team first reached the ITC Maurya Hotel for relaxation before visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence at around 10 AM. PM Modi chatted and had breakfast with the T20 World Cup-winning team. The Indian Team then left for Mumbai, where they landed in the evening to the most beautiful sight recorded on the Marine Drive in the longest time. With a sea of fans covering the route (from which they had to travel), the open-bus victory parade took place soon after. Following an unbelievable passage of one hour until they reached the Wankhede Stadium, the BCCI felicitated the winning side. The board even presented them with prize money of INR 125 crore. All the players danced to the DJ's music, a moment Indian fans will keep close to their hearts. Meanwhile, India’s top-scorer in the tournament, Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, announced their T20I retirements after the seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final at Barbados.

How mother’s love made Rohit Sharma blush upon arrival in Mumbai – WATCH

The recently retired Kiss has sold its music catalog, likeness and brand name to Swedish entertainment firm Pophouse. Watch in for more details!

Kiss sells Music Catalog, Brand Name, IP

<p>It’s never really the end of the road for Kiss. The hard rock quartet have sold their catalogue, brand name and IP to Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group in a deal estimated to be over $300 million, it was announced Thursday.</p>

<p>This isn’t the first time Kiss has partnered with Pophouse, which was co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus. When the band’s current lineup — founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as well as guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer — took the stage on the final night of their farewell tour in December at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden, they ended by revealing digitized avatars of themselves.</p>

<p>The cutting-edge technology was created by George Lucas’ special-effects company, Industrial Light &amp; Magic, in partnership with Pophouse. The two companies recently teamed up for the <em>ABBA Voyage</em>&nbsp;show in London, in which fans could attend a full concert by the Swedish band in their heyday, as performed by their own digital avatars.</p>

<p>The ways in which Kiss’ avatars will be utilised have yet to be announced, but Pophouse CEO Per Sundin says fans can expect a biopic, a documentary and a Kiss experience on the horizon.</p>

<p>An avatar show is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2027 — but don’t expect it to look anything like <em>ABBA Voyage</em>, Sundin told the AP. And fans can expect it to kick off in North America.</p>

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<p>Sundin says the goal of the purchase is to expose Kiss to new generations — which he believes sets Pophouse apart from other acquisitions of music catalogues.</p>

<p>“The record companies, the three big ones that are left, they’re doing a fantastic job, but they have so many catalogues and they can’t focus on everything,” he says. “We work together with Universal (Music Group) and Kiss, even though we will own the artists rights, and we’re doing it in conjunction with Kiss. But yes, we bought all rights, and that’s not something I’ve seen that clearly before.”</p>

<p>“I don’t like the word acquisition,” Gene Simmons tells the AP over Zoom, assuring the band would never sell their catalogue to a company they didn’t appreciate.</p>

<p>“Collaboration is exactly what it’s about. It would be remiss in our inferred fiduciary duty — see what I just did there? — to the thing that we created to abandon it,” he continued. “People might misunderstand and think, ‘OK, now Pophouse is doing that stuff and we’re just in Beverly Hills twiddling our thumbs.’ No, that’s not true. We’re in the trenches with them. We talk all the time. We share ideas. It’s a collaboration. Paul (Stanley) and I especially, with the band, we’ll stay committed to this. It’s our baby.”</p>

<p>And within that: no more live touring, for real. “We’re not going to tour again as Kiss, period,” he says. “We’re not going to go put the makeup on and go out there.”</p>

<p>Kiss are Pophouse’s second investment outside of Sweden: In February, Cyndi Lauper entered a partnership with the company which included the sale of the majority share of her music and a new immersive performance project she’s calling an “immersive theatre piece” that transports audiences to the New York she grew up in.</p>

<p>The aim is to develop new ways to bring Lauper’s music to fans and younger audiences through new performances and live experiences.</p>

<p>“Most suits, when you tell them an idea, their eyes glaze over, they just want your greatest hits,” Lauper told the AP at the Pophouse headquarters in Stockholm in February. “But these guys are a multimedia company, they’re not looking to just buy my catalogue, they want to make something new.”</p>


It’s never really the end of the road for Kiss. The hard rock quartet have sold their catalogue, brand name and IP to Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group in a deal estimated to be over $300 million, it was announced Thursday.

It’s never really the end of the road for Kiss. The hard rock quartet have sold their catalogue, brand name and IP to Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group in a deal estimated to be over $300 million, it was announced Thursday. This isn’t the first time Kiss has partnered with Pophouse, which was co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus. When the band’s current lineup — founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as well as guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer — took the stage on the final night of their farewell tour in December at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden, they ended by revealing digitized avatars of themselves. The cutting-edge technology was created by George Lucas’ special-effects company, Industrial Light & Magic, in partnership with Pophouse. The two companies recently teamed up for the ABBA Voyage show in London, in which fans could attend a full concert by the Swedish band in their heyday, as performed by their own digital avatars. The ways in which Kiss’ avatars will be utilised have yet to be announced, but Pophouse CEO Per Sundin says fans can expect a biopic, a documentary and a Kiss experience on the horizon. An avatar show is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2027 — but don’t expect it to look anything like ABBA Voyage, Sundin told the AP. And fans can expect it to kick off in North America. Also read: Michelle Obama calls Beyonce 'history-maker' as she praises Cowboy Carter Sundin says the goal of the purchase is to expose Kiss to new generations — which he believes sets Pophouse apart from other acquisitions of music catalogues. “The record companies, the three big ones that are left, they’re doing a fantastic job, but they have so many catalogues and they can’t focus on everything,” he says. “We work together with Universal (Music Group) and Kiss, even though we will own the artists rights, and we’re doing it in conjunction with Kiss. But yes, we bought all rights, and that’s not something I’ve seen that clearly before.” “I don’t like the word acquisition,” Gene Simmons tells the AP over Zoom, assuring the band would never sell their catalogue to a company they didn’t appreciate. “Collaboration is exactly what it’s about. It would be remiss in our inferred fiduciary duty — see what I just did there? — to the thing that we created to abandon it,” he continued. “People might misunderstand and think, ‘OK, now Pophouse is doing that stuff and we’re just in Beverly Hills twiddling our thumbs.’ No, that’s not true. We’re in the trenches with them. We talk all the time. We share ideas. It’s a collaboration. Paul (Stanley) and I especially, with the band, we’ll stay committed to this. It’s our baby.” And within that: no more live touring, for real. “We’re not going to tour again as Kiss, period,” he says. “We’re not going to go put the makeup on and go out there.” Kiss are Pophouse’s second investment outside of Sweden: In February, Cyndi Lauper entered a partnership with the company which included the sale of the majority share of her music and a new immersive performance project she’s calling an “immersive theatre piece” that transports audiences to the New York she grew up in. The aim is to develop new ways to bring Lauper’s music to fans and younger audiences through new performances and live experiences. “Most suits, when you tell them an idea, their eyes glaze over, they just want your greatest hits,” Lauper told the AP at the Pophouse headquarters in Stockholm in February. “But these guys are a multimedia company, they’re not looking to just buy my catalogue, they want to make something new.”

Kiss sells catalog, brand name and IP. Gene Simmons assures fans it is a ‘collaboration’

The recently retired Kiss has sold its music catalog, likeness and brand name to Swedish entertainment firm Pophouse in a deal estimated to be over $300 million. Watch in for more details!

Kiss sells music catalog, brand name, ip to company behind Abba voyage

Bid your goodbyes to KISS, an iconic American rock band, that will not be performing live anymore. The popular band performed for the last time in front of a live audience after having done the same thing for 50 years.

Rock band KISS take a final bow with last concert ever, digital avatars to take over

<p>Bid your goodbyes to KISS, an iconic American rock band, that will not be performing live anymore. The popular band performed for the last time in front of a live audience after having done the same thing for 50 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They ended their End of the Road tour with a final concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. The loved members of the band, founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as well as guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer took to the stage, performing classic tracks like “I Love It Loud” and “Beth.”</p>

<p>At the end of the show, the musicians left the stage – and their digital avatars took their places to perform “God Gave Rock And Roll To You.” So there is a silver lining after all since their digital avatars will take over from here while the members won't do any physical performances henceforth.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The band also released a video on their official YouTube channel that shows the musicians in motion-capture suits used to create the digital avatars, as well as the avatars themselves performing and breathing fire.</p>

<p>In the video, frontman Paul says, “The band deserves to live on because the band is bigger than we are.” The avatars were created through a partnership with Pophouse Entertainment Group, according to a news release from the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We can be forever young and forever iconic by taking us to places we’ve never dreamed of before,” said Gene Simmons. He added, “The technology is going to make Paul jump higher than he’s ever done before."</p>

<p>KISS follows Swedish band ABBA, which has staged its concerts featuring digital avatars.&nbsp;</p>


Bid your goodbyes to KISS, an iconic American rock band, that will not be performing live anymore. The popular band performed for the last time in front of a live audience after having done the same thing for 50 years. They ended their End of the Road tour with a final concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. The loved members of the band, founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as well as guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer took to the stage, performing classic tracks like “I Love It Loud” and “Beth.” At the end of the show, the musicians left the stage – and their digital avatars took their places to perform “God Gave Rock And Roll To You.” So there is a silver lining after all since their digital avatars will take over from here while the members won't do any physical performances henceforth. Also read: Teary-eyed Usher wraps up Las Vegas residency with emotional farewell The band also released a video on their official YouTube channel that shows the musicians in motion-capture suits used to create the digital avatars, as well as the avatars themselves performing and breathing fire. In the video, frontman Paul says, “The band deserves to live on because the band is bigger than we are.” The avatars were created through a partnership with Pophouse Entertainment Group, according to a news release from the company. “We can be forever young and forever iconic by taking us to places we’ve never dreamed of before,” said Gene Simmons. He added, “The technology is going to make Paul jump higher than he’s ever done before." KISS follows Swedish band ABBA, which has staged its concerts featuring digital avatars.

American rock band KISS takes final bow with their last concert, now watch their digital avatars

<p>Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman on Friday (Nov 3) courted controversy after making an awkward attempt to kiss his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock while the two leaders posed for a group photograph in Berlin.</p>

<p>In a video that went viral on social media, Radman, 65, can be seen reaching out to Baerbock in an attempt to shake hands with her and trying to plant a kiss on her cheek during a photo shoot at a European Union conference on Thursday (Nov 2).&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the awkward encounter, the German foreign affairs minister. in the video, could be seen dodging his affections.</p>

<p>Radman's gesture sparked fierce debate on the internet and prompted outrage from feminist groups.</p>

<p>However, the Croatian foreign minister shrugged off the criticism saying that this was "a warm human approach to a fellow colleague".</p>

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<p>"I don't know what the problem was... We always greet each other warmly. It is a warm human approach to a colleague,"&nbsp;he told reporters.</p>

<h2><strong>Croatian women's rights activist slams Radman's move</strong></h2>

<p>Notable Croatian women's rights activist Rada Boric denounced the minister's move calling it "highly inappropriate".</p>

<p>Taking a dig at Radman's response to the criticism, Boric said that "warm greetings" should happen only among those whose relationship allows kissing.</p>

<p>"It's clear that such a relationship doesn't exist here and that the (German) minister was left surprised with such closeness," Boric told the Jutarnji List outlet.</p>

<p>Former Croatian prime minister Jadranka Kosor also took to her official social media handle and lambasted Radman.</p>

<p>"Violent kissing of women is also called violence, is it not?," Kosor wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman on Friday (Nov 3) courted controversy after making an awkward attempt to kiss his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock while the two leaders posed for a group photograph in Berlin.

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman on Friday (Nov 3) courted controversy after making an awkward attempt to kiss his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock while the two leaders posed for a group photograph in Berlin. In a video that went viral on social media, Radman, 65, can be seen reaching out to Baerbock in an attempt to shake hands with her and trying to plant a kiss on her cheek during a photo shoot at a European Union conference on Thursday (Nov 2). During the awkward encounter, the German foreign affairs minister. in the video, could be seen dodging his affections. Radman's gesture sparked fierce debate on the internet and prompted outrage from feminist groups. However, the Croatian foreign minister shrugged off the criticism saying that this was "a warm human approach to a fellow colleague". Also read: Italian PM Meloni proposes direct election of premier in ‘mother of all reforms’ "I don't know what the problem was... We always greet each other warmly. It is a warm human approach to a colleague," he told reporters. Croatian women's rights activist slams Radman's move Notable Croatian women's rights activist Rada Boric denounced the minister's move calling it "highly inappropriate". Taking a dig at Radman's response to the criticism, Boric said that "warm greetings" should happen only among those whose relationship allows kissing. "It's clear that such a relationship doesn't exist here and that the (German) minister was left surprised with such closeness," Boric told the Jutarnji List outlet. Former Croatian prime minister Jadranka Kosor also took to her official social media handle and lambasted Radman. "Violent kissing of women is also called violence, is it not?," Kosor wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. (With inputs from agencies)

Croatian foreign minister sparks controversy by making attempt to kiss German peer

A Chinese man’s eardrum ruptured during a passionate 10-minute kiss with his girlfriend. The incident occurred on Chinese Valentine’s Day on August 22. Watch this video to know all details.

Can kissing for extended intervals lead to ruptured eardrums? Here's what happened to a Chinese man

<p>In an unprecedented move, Guinness deactivated the longest-kiss world record category in 2013 following safety concerns and conflicts with updated policies. The decision comes after a Thai couple, Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, set the astonishing record for the longest kiss, lasting a staggering 58 hours and 35 minutes.&nbsp;The record-breaking smooch took place during an event organised by Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Pattaya, Thailand, beginning on February 12, 2013, and concluding on Valentine's Day.</p>

<p>During the event, nine couples competed for the coveted title, with one couple in their 70s lasting only 1 hour and 38 minutes due to the husband's inability to stand any longer. As the clock ticked, four couples remained, surpassing the previous record of 50 hours and 25 minutes set by two Thai men the previous year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ekkachai and Laksana, who had previously set the record in 2011, emerged victorious, winning a grand prize of 100,000 Thai Baht ($3,300; £2,131) and two diamond rings worth 100,000 Baht.</p>

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<p>However, in light of the inherent dangers associated with the prolonged kissing challenge and conflicting rules, Guiness made the decision to deactivate the record category.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What were the rules for the category?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The rules required the kiss to be continuous, with lips touching at all times. If the lips were to part, the couple would be immediately disqualified. Contestants were permitted to consume liquids through a straw but without parting their lips.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They were also required to remain awake and stand without aid throughout the attempt, with no rest breaks allowed. Wearing adult nappies/diapers was strictly prohibited, although couples were allowed to use the toilet while still kissing under the watchful eye of a referee.</p>

<h2><strong>What were the safety concerns?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As the duration of the record attempts grew longer, participants faced the dangers of sleep deprivation, including potential psychosis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previous instances of competitors suffering ill effects during record attempts had already been reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 1999, record holders Karmit Tzubera and Dror Orpaz from Israel were barely conscious after kissing for 30 hours and 45 minutes. They nearly fainted and required hospitalisation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2004, Andrea Sarti from Italy had to be resuscitated with oxygen after kissing his girlfriend for 31 hours and 18 minutes, experiencing muscle cramps and requiring massage to alleviate pain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even in 2011, a participant passed out after just 30 minutes of kissing.</p>

<p>While the longest kiss record category is no longer monitored, Guiness has introduced a new challenge: the longest kissing marathon.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the longest kissing marathon?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The key difference in this category, as with all their "longest marathon" records, is that participants are allowed rest breaks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After each continuous hour of kissing, challengers earn five minutes of rest, which can be accumulated if unused.&nbsp;Participants are permitted to sleep, eat, and separate their lips during these breaks, significantly reducing the risk of adverse effects such as passing out, suffering from psychosis, or requiring resuscitation.</p>

<p>Currently, there is no record holder for the longest kissing marathon, leaving the opportunity open for aspiring participants to claim this new title.</p>

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In an unprecedented move, Guinness deactivated the longest-kiss world record category in 2013 following safety concerns and conflicts with updated policies. The decision comes after a Thai couple, Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, set the astonishing record for the longest kiss, lasting a staggering 58 hours and 35 minutes.

In an unprecedented move, Guinness deactivated the longest-kiss world record category in 2013 following safety concerns and conflicts with updated policies. The decision comes after a Thai couple, Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, set the astonishing record for the longest kiss, lasting a staggering 58 hours and 35 minutes. The record-breaking smooch took place during an event organised by Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Pattaya, Thailand, beginning on February 12, 2013, and concluding on Valentine's Day. During the event, nine couples competed for the coveted title, with one couple in their 70s lasting only 1 hour and 38 minutes due to the husband's inability to stand any longer. As the clock ticked, four couples remained, surpassing the previous record of 50 hours and 25 minutes set by two Thai men the previous year. Also Read | Ditch baggage, rent clothes: What is the new trend sparked by Japan Airlines? Ekkachai and Laksana, who had previously set the record in 2011, emerged victorious, winning a grand prize of 100,000 Thai Baht ($3,300; £2,131) and two diamond rings worth 100,000 Baht. Also Read | Wagner boss Prigozhin never went to Belarus, used body double to appear as if he fled Russia: US official However, in light of the inherent dangers associated with the prolonged kissing challenge and conflicting rules, Guiness made the decision to deactivate the record category. What were the rules for the category? The rules required the kiss to be continuous, with lips touching at all times. If the lips were to part, the couple would be immediately disqualified. Contestants were permitted to consume liquids through a straw but without parting their lips. Watch | The unstoppable Chhetri × They were also required to remain awake and stand without aid throughout the attempt, with no rest breaks allowed. Wearing adult nappies/diapers was strictly prohibited, although couples were allowed to use the toilet while still kissing under the watchful eye of a referee. What were the safety concerns? As the duration of the record attempts grew longer, participants faced the dangers of sleep deprivation, including potential psychosis. Previous instances of competitors suffering ill effects during record attempts had already been reported. In 1999, record holders Karmit Tzubera and Dror Orpaz from Israel were barely conscious after kissing for 30 hours and 45 minutes. They nearly fainted and required hospitalisation. In 2004, Andrea Sarti from Italy had to be resuscitated with oxygen after kissing his girlfriend for 31 hours and 18 minutes, experiencing muscle cramps and requiring massage to alleviate pain. Even in 2011, a participant passed out after just 30 minutes of kissing. While the longest kiss record category is no longer monitored, Guiness has introduced a new challenge: the longest kissing marathon. What is the longest kissing marathon? The key difference in this category, as with all their "longest marathon" records, is that participants are allowed rest breaks. After each continuous hour of kissing, challengers earn five minutes of rest, which can be accumulated if unused. Participants are permitted to sleep, eat, and separate their lips during these breaks, significantly reducing the risk of adverse effects such as passing out, suffering from psychosis, or requiring resuscitation. Currently, there is no record holder for the longest kissing marathon, leaving the opportunity open for aspiring participants to claim this new title. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Turkish actress Birsen Berrak Tuzunatac has won a case at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding a video of her kissing another celebrity on a terrace at her home, reported news agency AFP. The kiss was secretly filmed and later broadcast on a television channel. Birsen,&nbsp;a film and TV actress, had filed a suit in 2010 in the country against the parent company of the channel that had broadcast the video of the kiss. Her claim of breach of the right to privacy was dismissed by an Istanbul court, stating that she was filmed from the street so there had been no encroachment on her private property. The ruling was upheld by Turkey's Court of Cassation and its Constitutional Court.</p>

<p>Now, Birsen has emerged victorious in a case heard by the ECHR, which condemned Turkey for failing to protect her private life. The ECHR ruled that despite their celebrity status, an individual's love life is considered strictly private, and that the video in question appeared to serve only the purpose of satisfying the curiosity of a particular audience.</p>

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<h2>Who is Birsen Berrak Tuzunatac?</h2>

<p>Birsen is a Turkish actress, born on December 2, 1984 in Istanbul, Turkey. She began her career in acting in 2005, with her debut in the Turkish TV series<em> Kadin Isterse</em> (If a woman wants). She gained popularity with her performances in other Turkish TV series such as <em>Ask Geliyorum Demez</em> (Love Does Not Say I'm Coming) and <em>Aci Hayat </em>(Bitter Life).</p>

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She has also acted in a number of Turkish films, including <em>Gecenin Kanatlari </em>(Wings of the Night) and<em> Kalbim Seni Seçti</em> (My Heart Chose You). In addition to acting, she has also lent her voice to various dubbing projects, such as the Turkish version of the Hollywood animated movie <em>Bolt</em>.</p>

<p>She has won numerous awards for her performances, including the Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actress in a TV series. She has also been recognised for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in raising awareness about education for girls in rural areas of Turkey.<br />
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Turkish actress Birsen Berrak Tuzunatac has won a case at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding a video of her kissing another celebrity on a terrace at her home, reported news agency AFP.

Turkish actress Birsen Berrak Tuzunatac has won a case at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding a video of her kissing another celebrity on a terrace at her home, reported news agency AFP. The kiss was secretly filmed and later broadcast on a television channel. Birsen, a film and TV actress, had filed a suit in 2010 in the country against the parent company of the channel that had broadcast the video of the kiss. Her claim of breach of the right to privacy was dismissed by an Istanbul court, stating that she was filmed from the street so there had been no encroachment on her private property. The ruling was upheld by Turkey's Court of Cassation and its Constitutional Court. Now, Birsen has emerged victorious in a case heard by the ECHR, which condemned Turkey for failing to protect her private life. The ECHR ruled that despite their celebrity status, an individual's love life is considered strictly private, and that the video in question appeared to serve only the purpose of satisfying the curiosity of a particular audience. Who is Birsen Berrak Tuzunatac? Birsen is a Turkish actress, born on December 2, 1984 in Istanbul, Turkey. She began her career in acting in 2005, with her debut in the Turkish TV series Kadin Isterse (If a woman wants). She gained popularity with her performances in other Turkish TV series such as Ask Geliyorum Demez (Love Does Not Say I'm Coming) and Aci Hayat (Bitter Life). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Birsen Berrak Tuzunatac (@berrocks) She has also acted in a number of Turkish films, including Gecenin Kanatlari (Wings of the Night) and Kalbim Seni Seçti (My Heart Chose You). In addition to acting, she has also lent her voice to various dubbing projects, such as the Turkish version of the Hollywood animated movie Bolt. She has won numerous awards for her performances, including the Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actress in a TV series. She has also been recognised for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in raising awareness about education for girls in rural areas of Turkey. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of Turkish actress in secretly filmed kiss case

<p>A Chinese inventor seems to have solved one of the key problems that every long-distance relationship faces—physical intimacy.</p>

<p>A kissing device with warm and moving silicon “lips” has created a lot of buzz on Chinese social media platform, Weibo, and claims to help couples share intimate moments in virtual reality.</p>

<p>It is equipped with pressure sensors and actuators, and can mimic a real kiss by replicating the pressure, movement and temperature of a user’s lips. Apart from the kissing motion, the device can also transmit the sound the user makes.</p>

<p>While some are hailing the device, others are terming it “vulgar” and “creepy”.</p>

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<p>At the centre of attention is Jiang Zhongli, an alumnus&nbsp;of a university in Changzhou, who made this device with the help of other students, Global Times reported.</p>

<p>He claimed that he thought of this device after he found it difficult to maintain physical intimacy with his long-distant girlfriend.</p>

<p>“At my university, I was in a long-distance relationship with my girlfriend so we only contact each other through phone. That's where the inspiration of this device originated,” Jiang was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>The device has reportedly been patented by the Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology after Jiang applied for it in 2019.</p>

<p>The app-driven device is selling like hotcakes on Taobao e-commerce site for 260 yuan (approximately $37), according to the&nbsp;South China Morning Post.</p>

<p>A male buyer in his review said that it was the biggest surprise he and his long-distance girlfriend have had in years, adding: “Thank you technology.”</p>

<p>In order for the device to work, users need to download a mobile phone app and plug the device into their phone’s charging port. After pairing with their partners in the app, couples can start a video call and transmit replicas of their kisses to each other.</p>

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A Chinese inventor seems to have solved one of the key problems that every long-distance relationship faces—physical intimacy. A kissing device with warm and moving silicon “lips” has created a lot of buzz on Chinese social media platform, Weibo, and claims to help couples share intimate moments in virtual reality.

A Chinese inventor seems to have solved one of the key problems that every long-distance relationship faces—physical intimacy. A kissing device with warm and moving silicon “lips” has created a lot of buzz on Chinese social media platform, Weibo, and claims to help couples share intimate moments in virtual reality. It is equipped with pressure sensors and actuators, and can mimic a real kiss by replicating the pressure, movement and temperature of a user’s lips. Apart from the kissing motion, the device can also transmit the sound the user makes. While some are hailing the device, others are terming it “vulgar” and “creepy”. Remote kissing device recently invented by a Chinese university student. The device is designed specifically for long-distance relationships and can mimic and transfer the kiss of a person to the "mouth on the other side" pic.twitter.com/G74PrjfHQA — Levandov (@blabla112345) February 23, 2023 × At the centre of attention is Jiang Zhongli, an alumnus of a university in Changzhou, who made this device with the help of other students, Global Times reported. He claimed that he thought of this device after he found it difficult to maintain physical intimacy with his long-distant girlfriend. “At my university, I was in a long-distance relationship with my girlfriend so we only contact each other through phone. That's where the inspiration of this device originated,” Jiang was quoted as saying. The device has reportedly been patented by the Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology after Jiang applied for it in 2019. The app-driven device is selling like hotcakes on Taobao e-commerce site for 260 yuan (approximately $37), according to the South China Morning Post. A male buyer in his review said that it was the biggest surprise he and his long-distance girlfriend have had in years, adding: “Thank you technology.” In order for the device to work, users need to download a mobile phone app and plug the device into their phone’s charging port. After pairing with their partners in the app, couples can start a video call and transmit replicas of their kisses to each other. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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