Touching, embracing and kissing before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, according to scientists studying the behaviour of our closest ape relatives.

South Korean prosecutors sought a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant accused of using ants as a dessert garnish, local media reported.

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network.

Almost 3,000 websites have been blocked or seized for illegally streaming World Cup matches, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has said.

The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera met Turkish Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dr. Semih Lütfü Turgut at the Turkish Embassy in Colombo on a special invitation extended by the envoy.

The mayor of a small ​Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that ‌has drawn some criticism at home and attracted international media attention.

Keir Starmer insisted he has not been a failure as the British Prime Minister as he heads to see the King and officially hand in his resignation today (20).

A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain's victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday (Jul 20).

Donald Trump was booed after joining captain Rodri on the podium as Spain lifted the World Cup 2026 trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra-time in the final.

A Turkish national has been seriously injured after falling from a moving train while attempting to take a selfie in Ambewela.

The Lanka Premier League has produced unforgettable moments on the cricket field. This year, before a single ball is bowled, the Dambulla Sixers hope to create one away from it.

The Japanese parliament has approved a bill to relax imperial succession rules, amid concerns over the dwindling size of the imperial family.

“Buddha Wandana”, a dedicated Buddhist Trail tour package, aiming at attracting Buddhist pilgrims from Vietnam and other countries from East Asia was launched in Colombo today (16) to coincide with the arrival of direct flights from Viet Nam.

More people around the world view China more positively than the United States for the first time since at least 2023, according to a survey by Pew Research Center, with sentiment shifting even among some of Washington’s allies as the two powers compete for influence globally.

Derana 360°, the flagship political affairs programme of TV Derana, has been named Best Political Programme at the 31st Sumathi Awards, held this evening (15) at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Ada Derana Sinhala News Presenter Parindya Gunasekara was adjudged Best News Presenter (Female) at the Sumathi Awards 2026 held this evening (15).

Derana Macro Entertainment's "Pulse" website received the award for Best Lifestyle and Fashion Programme in the Digital Media category at the Sumathi Awards 2026 this evening (15).

The UK will hold its largest home defence exercise in decades next year to better prepare the country for the possibility of war.