South Korea moves closer to legalizing tattoo artistry
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Law would authorize non-medical tattoo artists under a licensing regime, signaling a major shift in a decades-long ban
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Guinea opposition alleges irregularities in constitutional referendum
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Opposition claims ballots were pre-marked; turnout high; new electoral body overseen by junta leader
Australia warned of 'ticking time bomb' in new builds as housing target deadline approaches
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Rushed construction to hit 1.2 million homes by 2029 could leave homeowners with costly defects, prompting calls for stronger independent oversight
Jury Deliberates in New Zealand Boarding-House Arson Case That Killed Five
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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.
Massive explosion at Swindon industrial estate rattles homes; fireball seen from miles away
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Seven fire crews battle a blaze at Groundwell Industrial Estate as residents are told to stay indoors and the area evacuated.
Syrian president addresses UN General Assembly for first time in six decades
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Ahmad al-Sharaa signals Syria’s return to the international community as regional diplomacy and Israeli security talks loom
Pope names successor to embattled New Orleans archbishop after sex abuse settlement
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Bishop James Checchio named coadjutor to prepare for orderly leadership as archdiocese moves toward settlement, bankruptcy and transition
Ukrainians cautious after Trump shift on war prospects, while Russia questions gains
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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
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northwest Venezuela, USGS Says
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Epicenter near Mene Grande; depth about 10 kilometers; authorities have not released casualty information.