For the second time in three years, a Thai couple has set a new record for the long-est kiss, locking their lips for 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds in a Valentine’s Day “kissathon”.

Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat from Bangkok emerged victorious in what organisers said was the longest recorded smooch in history. The milestone must still be verified by officials from Guinness World Records.

The pair, who also won the annual contest in 2011, received a 100,000 baht (€2,513) cash prize and two diamond rings.

The event began on Tuesday with nine couples. The contestants were not allowed to sit, rest or sleep. They also had to go to the bathroom together with their lips locked. (PA)

Capt. Cook’s pistol sells

A pistol owned by British explorer Captain James Cook, who first claimed Australia for Britain nearly two and half centuries ago, sold yesterday for A$219,600 (€170,485).

The brass pistol, an early 18th century Continental Flintlock holster pistol with a 13-bore barrel made by Dutch gunmaker Godefroi Corbau Le Jeune is one of a rare handful of personal effects remaining from the explorer. (Reuters)

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