The kiss that changes everything + 25 other pics of the week

Two female sailors in the US have became the first same-sex couple to share the age-old “first kiss” on the pier after one of them returned from 80 days at sea. It was the first time on record that a same-sex couple has been chosen to kiss after a return, according to the Navy.

That’s in the week in pics, along with the Christmas cards from the Obama and the Kardashian families, the photo shopping US department store Macys thought no one would notice (but everyone did) and the famous pop star who announced her engagement.

Navy officers Marissa Gaeta and Citlalic Snell honored a Navy tradition on by sharing kissing as the USS Oak Hill returned from 80 days at sea. They are the first same-sex couple to share the first kiss tradition after a ship returns home.

Deborah Hutton on the cover of this month's Australian Woman's Weekly

The National Advertising Division in America has decided to ban an ad by Covergirl for their NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara because the Taylor Swift’s eyelashes in the ad were digitally extended and plumped up.

The tiny town of Juzcar in Spain was painted blue as a promotion for The Smurfs movie earlier this year. Sony had promised to paint the town back to its usual colours, but the residents have had such a great response, they've voted to stay blue.

The Obamas have released their annual Christmas photo.

Supermodel Heidi Klum is known for her fun and festive costumes. She sent this picture out to her fans via Twitter.

Merry Christmas from the Kardashians! The family has released their 2011 personalised Christmas card, a portrait of the family they do every year.

And just because we can, here are some of the family shots from over the years. This is 1998.

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In 2006

In 2010

One model, two different breast sizes. In a Macys calender, the model appears in the same set of underwear on two different pages, but while in one shot she boasts a different look...

North Koreans mourned the death of Kim Jong-Il.

His youngest son, 27-year-old Kim Jon-Un now leads North Korea.

Thousands of women marched through Cairo to call for the end of military rule.

Stillborn photos released by the US's Duggar family have generated a mixed response. Jubilee Shalom Duggar was to be the 20th baby of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar.

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Liz Hurley arrived in Australia for Christmas. She's pictured with her son Damian and Warne's children Brooke, Summer and Jackson at the cricket to watch Shane in action.

Animal rights activists PETA have slammed Kim Kardashian on a billboard condemning her for wearing fur.

This ad campaign featuring Dutch model Saskia De Brauw for vintage Versace has raised the question: Is pubic hair coming back into fashion?

More than 1000 people have died in the Philippines after Typhoon Washi swept through.

Forbes has named its most influential people under 30. On the list, soul singer Adele They say she must be Britain most successful artist since The Beatles. Her second album was first ever to sell 3 million copies in the U.K.

Justin Bieber is on the Forbes list. Just look at the screaming hordes who follow him if you doubt his influence. He made $54 million this year.

Also on the Forbes list? Mark Zuckerberg. He co-founded Facebook and one of the biggest websites full stop with more than 800 million users. He's a billionaire and his influence is only growing.

These Durex condom ads running in India have raised concerns, with people asking whether the brand thinks it’s cute to leave women wondering whether or not a man has used protection...

Britney Spears has announced her engagement to partner of two years, Jason Trawick.

The Human Headline, Derryn Hinch was allowed to speak publicly again after a court-ordered silence was lifted. He was ordered a media blackout after he named pedophiles on air.

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