(File) The Observer, believed to be the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, has been sold to Tortoise Media for an undisclosed fee. Founded in 1791, it became a part of the Guardian Media Group in 1993.

Nonetheless, remarkable fossils have been found, such as the world's oldest mosquito, nearly a thousand species of ammonoids (cephalopods related to squids), ancestors of horses and hippos ...

The languages we speak today have deep roots in human history, with some dating back thousands of years. Here’s a journey through seven of the world’s oldest languages still in use, each a testament ...

Inhabited since: 1000 B.C. We bet you already guessed that the ancient city of Rome would be on the list of Europe’s oldest cities. Ever since 1000 B.C., the historic Roman center of Palatine Hill has ...

As South Koreans took to the streets this month demanding the ousting of their president, some found an unexpected outlet to express their fury. By John YoonJin Yu Young and Chang W. Lee ...

President Donald Trump talks to the media at a public press event following the RNC debate in Houston, Texas in February 2016. Picture: Stock_photo_world/Shutterstock ...

At least five people, including a 9-year-old child, were killed in the attack, which took place in the eastern city of Magdeburg. The authorities are still seeking a motive. By Christopher F ...

From New York City to Tokyo, the world is home to countless dynamic metropolises, and picking the right one for your next adventure can be daunting. That's why U.S. News considered factors like ...

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