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Tech · 22 Oct
EU opens investigation into Booking.com over fake listings and scams
The European Commission has opened an investigation into Booking.com, saying it may have breached the EU's Digital Services Act by not doing enough against fake listings and phishing scams. Officials will also check advertising transparency. Booking.com said it is engaging constructively with the commission.
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- 24Oct
Sat 24 Oct · 6:30 PMSvara Sangama – A Musical Evening with the Violin SistersSwami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Bangkok - 24Oct
Sat 24 Oct · 6:30 PMGolden Voice of ENIGMA — Andru Donalds Live in BangkokMuangthai Rachadalai Theatre, Bangkok - 25Oct
Sun 25 Oct · 4:00 PMSunset Sunrise: Japanese Film Screening at TK Park Celebrates 140 Years of Japan–Thailand RelationsSquare A and B, CentralWorld. Bangkok
Culture, travel & food
More →- Travel · 21 OctBangkok Celebrates Annual Navaratri Festival with Colourful Hindu ParadeDevotees gathered in Bangkok on 20 October 2026 for the annual Navaratri Hindu Festival parade, celebrating faith and cultural traditions. Colourful processions featured elaborate costumes, religious decorations and participants portraying Hindu deities, including Goddess Kali. A devotee wearing striking makeup and a skull-themed headdress drew particular attention.
- Entertainment · 21 OctLiverpool to open vast new Beatles museum in 2028 under Apple Corps ownershipLiverpool will open a 100,000 sq ft Beatles museum in 2028, Apple Corps announced. The Beatles Story will move from Royal Albert Dock to the former St John's Market and pass to Apple Corps ownership. Apple Corps will also renovate neighbouring St Johns Beacon as a Yellow Submarine-themed attraction.
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The world in brief
More →- 20 OctFrance imposes curfews in Paris and other cities after weekend riots
- 20 OctChina and Laos open joint pilot training centre north of Vientiane
- 19 OctKenya confirms eighth Ebola case as Congo outbreak spreads to eighth province
- 19 OctFrance: 2,400 arrested as cost-of-living protests turn violent, Macron condemns riots
- 19 OctFlydubai captain recounts fending off co-pilot's axe attack on flight FZ1073
- 18 OctSettlers attack European diplomats and French mayor in West Bank, Belgium says