SCMP Asia
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Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners
A traditional Tibetan Bathing Festival sees men and women of all ages bathing together in natural waters in a joyous tradition during which young people can meet potential romantic partners. Every year in early July of t...
Rappler
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How Marcus Smith carries his Filipino identity in England’s top rugby league
Few know England men's national rugby union team standout Marcus Smith is half-Filipino, yet in the quiet rituals before kickoff and in the way he carries himself, his roots are unmistakable
Philippines
Athletes
Editors' Pick
Lean Left
Rappler
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[Two Pronged] My friend needs help with addiction, but her family dynamic might be the problem
When a letter's sender's friend needs help with addiction, but feels the cause of that addiction is the family dynamic, how can healing proceed?
Philippines
Human Interest
Life and Style
Lean Left
SCMP Asia
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Southeast Asia wants children off social media. Will it work?
Malaysian comedian Rizal van Geyzel keeps his three children – aged six, 14 and 15 – off social media. He calls it a “gateway drug” to fake news, pornography, stalkers and doom-scrolling. “Do I risk them resenting me? Su...
BBC Asia
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The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers
A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.
NPR World
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Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000
A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000.
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