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Watchdog bans ‘nudify’ ads on Meta over sex abuse concerns

The Advertising Standards Agency said the adverts ‘condoned and encouraged’ the creation of illegal sexually explicit deepfakes

The Independent UK

Ads for AI apps banned for sexually explicit content and objectifying women

The ASA found the ads were irresponsible and likely to cause serious or widespread offence by objectifying and sexualising women.

Evening Standard

Travel firm ads banned over misleading ‘eco’ hotel claims

Thomas Cook, loveholidays and DialAFlight ads all broke advertising rules by using terms such as ‘Eco Resort’, ‘Eco Hotel’ and ‘eco-conscious resort’.

Evening Standard

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Sports Direct ad banned over ‘misleading’ RRP

The Advertising Standards Authority found ‘that the RRP and associated savings claim were not genuine’

Evening Standard

Hamilton fans to get 'golden share' power to block move away from New Douglas Park

Hamilton Accies fans are set to be handed a "golden share" and given the power to block any proposed move away from New Douglas Park in…

The National (Scotland)

Who will lead India’s next student movement?

In this episode of What's Your ISM?, TNM Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal sits down with student leaders from the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and Ambedkar Students’ Association (ASA) to discuss the new opportunities to build student politics, the growing anger on Indian campuses, and the possibilities and contradictions within…

Newslaundry

Architects fight to save historic dorm in Chiang Mai

Thai architects have called on Chiang Mai University to reconsider the demolition of the Ang Kaew Dormitory, considered a prime example of a bold, progressive milestone in the country’s architectural history.

Bangkok Post

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'Distressing' imagery: From 'Ali G' to 'The Mummy' - Which movie posters have been banned since 2000?

Content warning: Some of the movie posters featured in this article are NSFW and can feature images which some may find graphic or distressing.

Euronews

The Mummy film poster banned from London Underground over fears it could scare children

The Advertising Standards Authority received 30 complaints about the ads

Evening Standard

Jaded London has advert banned for 'glamourising smoking'

The fashion label is beloved by stars including Beyonce and Taylor Swift

Evening Standard

Five adverts banned from the London Underground – as horror film poster pulled

The Advertising Standards Authority received 30 complaints about a poster promoting the horror film, The Mummy

The Independent UK

Film posters for The Mummy banned from public display in UK

Watchdogs say adverts in London tube stations broke its rules with ‘realistic impression of a dead child’

The Guardian - UK

Horror film poster banned after concerns over distressing image

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The Independent UK

‘The Mummy’ horror film poster banned from London Underground over concerns for children

The Advertising Standards Authority received 30 complaints about ads for the film, with many believing they were distressing for children and adults

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Evening Standard

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy posters banned from areas children might see them

The Advertising Standards Authority found that the image on the poster was likely to distress young children.

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Introducing Carson Brown, NASCAR's next top prospect

The Richard Childress Racing development driver has a lot of advocates

The Independent UK

Supermarkets could be hit with penalties over junk food sales under new proposals to tackle obesity

The Health and Social Care Committee has also called for all outdoor advertising of junk food to be banned

TechRadar

Don’t fall for the online ads peddling you fake air conditioners ‘developed by NASA engineers’ — UK advertising regulator shares how you can spot and report them

Scam adverts are trying to sell you fake air conditioners and air coolers, but this is how you can spot them.

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The Independent UK

Adverts for Domino’s, KFC and Burger King cleared despite junk food crackdown

New rules prohibit the promotion of foods that contribute significantly to childhood obesity

The Independent UK

Domino’s, Papa John’s, KFC and Burger King ads cleared under new junk food rules

The ASA acknowledged that ‘specific products that people understandably assume are less healthy, are not in fact classified as less healthy’.

Euronews

Space debris on Queensland beach: 'space balls' washed ashore, do not touch

In Australia, authorities warn after several so-called space balls appeared on a beach in Queensland. Anyone who finds one must call emergency services at once and must not touch it.

International Business Times UK

Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo Ads Banned in UK After Failing to Prove 'Recycled' Clothing Claims

Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo have had UK ads banned after failing to prove recycled clothing claims, fueling fresh concerns about greenwashing in fashion.

The Guardian - UK

Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads in UK banned over ‘recycled’ clothing claims

UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements

Evening Standard

Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo ads banned for misleading ‘recycled’ claims

The Advertising Standards Authority found all three retailers used the term ‘recycled’ but did not provide any information explaining the claim.

The Independent UK

Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo ads banned in UK over misleading ‘recycled’ claims

The Advertising Standards Authority ordered that the three brands withdraw the offending adverts

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