
South Korea moves closer to legalizing tattoo artistry
Law would authorize non-medical tattoo artists under a licensing regime, signaling a major shift in a decades-long ban

Law would authorize non-medical tattoo artists under a licensing regime, signaling a major shift in a decades-long ban

Opposition claims ballots were pre-marked; turnout high; new electoral body overseen by junta leader

Rushed construction to hit 1.2 million homes by 2029 could leave homeowners with costly defects, prompting calls for stronger independent oversight

A Wellington jury began weighing whether a 50-year-old man is guilty of murder and arson after a blaze at Loafers Lodge killed five residents; defense cites insanity, prosecutors reject it.

Seven fire crews battle a blaze at Groundwell Industrial Estate as residents are told to stay indoors and the area evacuated.

Ahmad al-Sharaa signals Syria’s return to the international community as regional diplomacy and Israeli security talks loom

Bishop James Checchio named coadjutor to prepare for orderly leadership as archdiocese moves toward settlement, bankruptcy and transition

Kyiv responds to a surprise pivot by Donald Trump on Ukraine’s ability to win, as Moscow pushes back and Washington signals ongoing support negotiations

Epicenter near Mene Grande; depth about 10 kilometers; authorities have not released casualty information.