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Donkey domestication happened 7,000 years ago in Africa: DNA study
Donkey domestication happened 7,000 years ago in Africa: DNA study
by  AFP

Despite transforming history as beasts of burden essential for transporting goods and people, the humble donkey has long been woefully understudied. The authors suggest that Romans bred improved donkey bloodlines to produce mules that were essential to sustaining the military and economic might of the empire.

Charles finally becomes king
Charles finally becomes king
by  AFP

Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, has finally become king. According to one YouGov poll in May 2022, he had a 56 percent approval rating -- well behind the queen (81 percent), his eldest son Prince William (77 percent), and William's wife, Catherine (76 percent).

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