UK government to probe ‘dynamic pricing’
Ministers have promised an investigation after fans complained of inflated ticket prices for Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour. But industry experts insist that “dynamic pricing” is not illegal and based on supply and demand.
South Korea opens Telegram deepfake porn probe
Police in Seoul say they have received dozens of complaints regarding AI-generated pornographic material with real people’s faces. This follows the arrest of Telegram’s founder in France last month.
Thuringia and Saxony elections propel far-right AfD
Elections in the two eastern states showcased the rise of anti-establishment parties and the first time a far-right party finishes first in a state election in Germany since World War II.
Anger mounts after 6 Gaza hostages found dead
Israel’s military said it found six hostages shortly after Hamas militants killed them. The families of the hostages upped criticism of the Netanyahu government, calling for a deal to secure the other hostages’ release.
NATO chief backs Kursk offensive
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has described Ukraine’s ongoing incursion into Russia’s Kursk region as a legitimate form of self-defence.