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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

May 29, 2026 - 6:13pm
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

May 29, 2026 - 6:13pm
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
Categories: news

After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

May 29, 2026 - 6:13pm
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
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First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued

May 29, 2026 - 2:21pm
The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern
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Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

May 29, 2026 - 11:23am
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
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Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

May 29, 2026 - 11:23am
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
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Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested

May 29, 2026 - 2:47am
Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.
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Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested

May 29, 2026 - 2:47am
Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.
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Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested

May 29, 2026 - 2:47am
Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.
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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

May 28, 2026 - 7:56pm
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

May 28, 2026 - 7:56pm
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

May 28, 2026 - 6:48pm
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

May 28, 2026 - 6:48pm
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

May 28, 2026 - 6:48pm
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
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Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India

May 28, 2026 - 1:35am
Students blame the CBSE's newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year's Grade 12 exams.
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Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India

May 28, 2026 - 1:35am
Students blame the CBSE's newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year's Grade 12 exams.
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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

May 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

May 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
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Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave

May 27, 2026 - 7:52am
The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
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Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave

May 27, 2026 - 7:26am
The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
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