The Juma people, a patriarchal society, were destined for extinction after the last man died of Covid, but three sisters took charge, with one becoming the region's first female chief.
The politicians swore allegiance to the king but at least two chose to change the word Kingi Tiare for Kingi Harehare, which can also translate to something objectionable or offensive.
The kangaroo had escaped while being transferred between zoos and was spotted hopping down the side of a highway by bewildered motorists who shared videos on social media.
Israel is warning Palestinians to evacuate specific neighborhoods, but residents say there is no safe place to go. Pressure is growing from the U.S. to lessen civilian suffering and deaths.
Washington condemned North Korea’s launch of a spy satellite but allowed South Korea to launch its first domestically built spy satellite into space from California.