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UK watchdog probes review fraud as G7 splits on Iran; Seoul speeds wartime command transfer; IOC tightens transgender eligibility; Japan cherry blossoms and Grand Prix buzz; Trump signature slated for US currency; tech researchers find leaked API keys
UK watchdog probes firms over allegedly misleading online reviews
The UK’s competition regulator is investigating five companies, including Just Eat and Auto Trader, over concerns that online reviews may be misleading, because apparently we needed an investigation to confirm the internet sometimes lies.
Hereditary peers keep ceremonial roles after concession
Two hereditary peers, the Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington, have been allowed to keep their ceremonial jobs after securing a concession tied to their duties organising state occasions, proof that tradition is forever, especially when it comes with a title and a schedule.
Treasury says Trump signature to appear on future US paper currency
The Treasury Department says President Donald Trump’s signature will be added to future US banknotes as part of plans marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, because nothing says “founding ideals” like turning money into collectible autographs.
South Korea to accelerate wartime operational control transfer and military reforms
President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea will move quickly toward the planned transfer of wartime operational control from the United States and will speed broader reforms, including consideration of selective conscription.
G7 talks reflect widening rifts over Iran war as Lebanon minister warns of invasion
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined G7 discussions amid growing US European disagreements over the war involving Iran, with some framing it as “not our war.” Separately, Lebanon’s Culture Minister Ghassan Salamé said Israel’s gradual operations in southern Lebanon have escalated into what he described as an invasion.
Tokyo’s cherry blossom season officially begins
Japan officially kicked off cherry blossom season in Tokyo after the first Somei Yoshino blooms were confirmed at Yasukuni Shrine, setting off hanami picnics in spots like Ueno Park, a national tradition of admiring flowers while aggressively pretending winter never happened.
IOC approves new eligibility rules barring transgender women from women’s Olympic categories
The International Olympic Committee said its executives approved a policy making transgender women, along with women with certain rare medical conditions, ineligible to compete in women’s Olympic categories, starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Oscar Piastri tops second practice for Japanese Grand Prix
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was fastest in second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, ahead of Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
Latin Grammys eye possible return to Spain, director says
The Latin Grammy Awards are preparing for a possible return to Spain within the next two years, according to Latin Recording Academy director Manuel Abud, who also said Latin artists no longer need to sing in English to break internationally.
GB News reporter joins outdoor “sleep out” to raise funds for homeless veterans
GB News reporter Charlie Peters took part in the Great Tommy Sleep Out in Maidstone, Kent to raise money for the Royal British Veterans Enterprise, saying hundreds of viewers donated online toward the charity’s £3 million target.
Nepal swears in former rapper Balendra Shah as prime minister after landslide win
Nepal has sworn in Balendra Shah, a former rapper, as prime minister following a landslide election victory powered by voter frustration with corruption.
Country music becomes a global travel magnet, from Nashville hotels to European cruises
Country music is increasingly driving travel worldwide, with Nashville set to open a new Dolly Parton hotel and a country music-themed cruise scheduled to sail in Europe next year.
Researchers find exposed API credentials scattered across thousands of webpages
Security researchers scanned 10 million websites and found nearly 2,000 exposed API credentials across about 10,000 webpages, including cloud access details embedded in site code, leaving at least one global bank’s developers with urgent cleanup work.
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