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THIS Man with Four Wives, Two Girlfriends, and Sex 28 Times a Week—Aiming for 54 KidsA Japanese man has four wives and two girlfriends, seeking to father 54 children despite polygamy being illegal.
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Trash War: Resident Accuses Neighbor of Tossing Cigarette Butts, Condoms from WindowA Seoul resident claims a neighbor has been throwing trash, including used condoms and cat litter, from their apartment, causing distress.
Paula Badosa's 'Slant-Eye' Gesture Causes Racism Controversy at China OpenSpanish tennis star Paula Badosa recently became embroiled in a racism controversy during her visit to the China Open.
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Chinese Tradition Under Fire After Bride is Taped to Utility Pole in Viral Wedding PrankIn Shanxi, China, the groom's friends controversially taped the bride to a utility pole, sparking outrage and calls to rethink wedding pranks.
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Death by Button: Assisted Suicide Capsule Sarco Sparks Legal Battles in SwitzerlandAn innovative but contentious assisted suicide device known as Sarco has ignited a legal frenzy in Switzerland.
Are You Paying More for Your McDonald's Delivery? The Shocking Truth!McDonald's South Korea now charges more for delivery, with the Big Mac set costing 1,300 KRW more than in-store.
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Slammed for Dyeing Their Dog Pink and OrangeBrooklyn and Nicola have ignited a firestorm of controversy after sharing a video featuring their pet dog with brightly dyed fur.
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Price of Fukushima Peaches: $100 for a Taste of Controversy at HarrodsPeaches grown in Fukushima, known for its nuclear disaster, will be sold in one of the UK's luxury department stores for the first time.
$38 Ticket for a Fake Whale Shark? Chinese Aquarium-Goers Wanting Their Money Back A Shenzhen aquarium disappointed visitors by showing a robotic whale shark instead of a real one due to endangered species regulations.
THIS Man with Four Wives, Two Girlfriends, and Sex 28 Times a Week—Aiming for 54 Kids A Japanese man has four wives and two girlfriends, seeking to father 54 children despite polygamy being illegal.
Chinese-Style Clothing Mistaken for Korean Attire at Australian War Memorial A controversy arose at the Australian War Memorial over mislabeling Chinese-style clothing as traditional Korean attire.
Nobel Prize Chaos: Han Kang’s The Vegetarian Stolen Amid Global Shortages Interest in Han Kang, the first South Korean author to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, has surged internationally.
Captain Locks Co-Pilot Out of Cockpit After In-Flight Dispute A dispute between the pilots of a SriLankan Airlines flight resulted in the captain preventing the co-pilot from re-entering the cockpit.
Tesla Crash in France Claims Four Lives, Safety Fears Escalate Globally Concerns over Tesla EV safety rise after a crash in France killed four people, and another incident in South Korea leads to investigation.
Trash War: Resident Accuses Neighbor of Tossing Cigarette Butts, Condoms from Window A Seoul resident claims a neighbor has been throwing trash, including used condoms and cat litter, from their apartment, causing distress.
Paula Badosa's 'Slant-Eye' Gesture Causes Racism Controversy at China Open Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa recently became embroiled in a racism controversy during her visit to the China Open.
U.S. YouTuber Sparks Outrage in Seoul with Statue Kissing and Explicit Videos A YouTuber from the U.S. has stirred controversy by kissing the "Statue of Peace" and playing explicit videos on public transportation.
Heinz Apologizes After Racist Ad Sparks Outrage in London Heinz faces backlash over a subway ad criticized for perpetuating negative stereotypes about mixed-race families and representation.
Chinese Tradition Under Fire After Bride is Taped to Utility Pole in Viral Wedding Prank In Shanxi, China, the groom's friends controversially taped the bride to a utility pole, sparking outrage and calls to rethink wedding pranks.
3,000-Year-Old Artifacts Under Threat as Off-Road Racing Destroys Geoglyphs Ancient geoglyphs in Chile's Atacama Desert are threatened by off-road racing, prompting calls for stronger protections and penalties.
Airi Hirase's $170,000 Transformation: 25 Surgeries and Counting Japanese influencer Airi Hirase, 27, transformed her life after 25 plastic surgeries, investing $170,000 to overcome childhood bullying.
Death by Button: Assisted Suicide Capsule Sarco Sparks Legal Battles in Switzerland An innovative but contentious assisted suicide device known as Sarco has ignited a legal frenzy in Switzerland.
Are You Paying More for Your McDonald's Delivery? The Shocking Truth! McDonald's South Korea now charges more for delivery, with the Big Mac set costing 1,300 KRW more than in-store.
Cruelty or Cuisine? Crowned Live Lobster Display at a Restaurant Sparks Ethical Debate A restaurant has ignited controversy after serving a lobster with its body severed, adorned with a crown, and visibly writhing on plates.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Slammed for Dyeing Their Dog Pink and Orange Brooklyn and Nicola have ignited a firestorm of controversy after sharing a video featuring their pet dog with brightly dyed fur.
Could a New Pet Tax Stop People from Ditching Their Dogs? A proposed pet ownership tax in South Korea seeks to address community challenges from rising pet numbers and care costs.
'I Beat 8 Teachers to Death': Song Binbin’s Controversial Legacy Ends in NYC Song Binbin, a prominent Red Guards figure during China's Cultural Revolution, died at 77, leaving behind a controversial legacy.
Price of Fukushima Peaches: $100 for a Taste of Controversy at Harrods Peaches grown in Fukushima, known for its nuclear disaster, will be sold in one of the UK's luxury department stores for the first time.
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