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A probe concluded that Trip.com, China’s biggest travel site, abused its power. The investigation found that the platform was responsible for handling more than half of the country’s hotel bookings.

The Ofcom chair has initiated a review of the regulator aimed at curbing Big Tech's influence. Ian Cheshire stated the watchdog requires additional resources to enforce online safety rules as it expands its responsibilities.

A watchdog is being urged to investigate 'suspicious' 140/1 betting odds on John Healey's unexpected appointment as Chancellor. The article highlights calls for an inquiry into the betting activity surrounding his shock selection.

MK Haskel testified lawmakers were instructed to film a vote for comptroller and show Netanyahu. A watchdog has called for a perjury investigation due to conflicting affidavits between Haskel and Likud MKs, and the High Court has annulled the vote, ordering a new one.

Peoples Gas reduced its rate hike request by $58M (nearly 30%) in a recent filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission. A watchdog group criticized the reduction as insufficient.

James Timpson, the prisons minister, acknowledges inconsistent standards in prisons but claims a turning point has been reached. He defends his record despite criticism from a watchdog.

Probation hostels in England and Wales have closed due to a staffing crisis, with nearly one in ten facilities accommodating dangerous offenders affected. A watchdog warns the public is at danger from these closures as ministers plan to release thousands of inmates.

Two men were shot dead overnight in the northern Arab towns of Deir Hanna and Umm al-Fahm within two hours. A watchdog reported at least 150 Arab homicide victims in 2026. No arrests have been made.

Two police officers involved in the Henry Nowak case are under investigation for gross misconduct, according to a watchdog. The investigation was revealed by the watchdog.

The House passed a package of kids online safety bills, including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), marking its first passage through the lower chamber. The legislation, known as the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, passed with a 267-117 vote despite opposition from watchdog groups.

The US oil reserve is at half its normal levels and facing operational failure, according to a watchdog warning. A release of 172 million barrels in March aimed to ease domestic gas prices that spiked after the war with Iran began.

Roland Lescure maintains a 5% deficit for France despite criticism from a watchdog. The decision follows a rebuke from the oversight body, but Lescure has not adjusted the policy.

Crisis pregnancy centers are claiming to 'rule out' ectopic pregnancies, drawing scrutiny from a watchdog group that alleges these anti-abortion Christian centers mislead patients. Federal support for such centers has increased under President Trump.

A watchdog report warns that the environmental plan is largely off track, stating that many measures are within government's reach and require moving from planning to delivery.

A watchdog report warns that an environmental plan is largely off track, though it states the measures are achievable by shifting focus from planning to delivery.

Bouygues, the lead bidder for French telecom operator SFR, believes the EU's competitive drive can offset regulatory concerns about the €20 billion merger, potentially securing approval from the watchdog.

A High Court petition has been filed over the state comptroller election following coalition MKs filming their votes. The watchdog argues that a secret ballot is essential to protect lawmakers' voting freedom and maintain the state comptroller's independence and impartiality.

A UK watchdog requires Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI overviews. Press publishers have raised concerns that AI-powered search is reducing their traffic.

Kazakhstan has offered to take Iran's uranium stockpile, according to a watchdog. The fate of highly enriched uranium is a critical issue in US-Iran negotiations to end the war.

A police officer who shot dead a knife-wielding man at a busy railway station was cleared by a watchdog, which determined the use of force was proportionate. The incident occurred at a public transit location, and the officer's actions were deemed justified by the oversight body.

A watchdog has warned that husbands could face jail time for instructing their wives on how to vote in local elections on May 7. The warning highlights potential legal consequences for interfering with voting decisions.