News of the World: What you missed this week internationally

BRAZIL

Their lip-locks landed them a world record. A Brazilian couple earned a Guinness World Records title by kissing a staggering 195 times in 30 seconds. Renato Bayma Gaia smooched the face of his girlfriend, Naiara Roberta Ribeiro de Marins, and broke the record for the most kisses in 30 seconds by a pair.

INDIA

Lucknow in northern India is hoping to attract tourists from around the world now that it was named a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO. Lucknow, which is known locally for its kebabs, rice dishes and breads, is only the second Indian city, after Hyderabad, to receive the honor, which was bestowed upon over 400 cities in more than 100 countries.

Lucknow was honored as a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

MEXICO

The tourist destination of Cozumel is facing an unprecedented season of sargassum, a foul-smelling brown seaweed that carries stinging insects. It infests the waters and sands of beaches, deterring people from visiting, and also hurts restaurants along the water, as customers do not want to be subjected to its odor.

Cozumel is being plagued with sargassum. AFP via Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

A 95-year-old great-grandfather is making a splash for being officially crowned the oldest male water skier. Bryan Murray, who has been partaking in the sport since 1955, was given the title in April after being out on Lake Kereta, Auckland.

NORWAY

World Cup soccer star Erling Haaland has gone viral for getting the “babygirl” treatment online, a Gen Z slang term referring to fawning over male celebrities who show a sensitive side. The 25-year-old 6′ 5” Norwegian striker, known for his long blond hair and humorous social media posts, has become a goal-scoring star of the tournament.

With Wires