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U.S. YouTuber Sparks Outrage in Seoul with Statue Kissing and Explicit VideosA YouTuber from the U.S. has stirred controversy by kissing the "Statue of Peace" and playing explicit videos on public transportation.
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Case of 18-Year-Old Widow Burned Alive in India—Family Walks Free After 37 Years The 1987 case of Roop Kanwar, an 18-year-old widow burned in a sati ritual, resurfaces as all defendants are acquitted, sparking outrage.
Max Hug Time: Dunedin Airport’s 3-Minute Rule Sparks Controversy Dunedin Airport faces backlash for limiting farewell times to three minutes to reduce congestion and flight delays.
American Fashion Designer Kicked Out of China’s Forbidden City—Was His Outfit Too Extreme? Designer Rick Owens was asked to leave the Forbidden City for his attire, sparking debate on cultural respect.
Brides for Sale? China’s Proposal to 'Import' Foreign Women Causes Online Uproar China's gender imbalance leads to a proposal for importing foreign brides, raising concerns over human trafficking and cultural issues.
E. Coli Hits McDonald's, 49 Hospitalized: Onions and Beef at the Center of Investigation On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed cases in 10 states, with one death and 49 people hospitalized.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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