1 of 2 | Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, casts his ballot in a by-election for chair of the National Assembly’s Climate, Energy, Environment and Labor Committee in Seoul on April 6. Photo by Asia Today
April 10 (Asia Today) — South Korea’s conservative People Power Party on Thursday sharply criticized the decision not to prosecute Rep. Jeon Jae-soo, the Democratic Party’s Busan mayoral candidate, calling it unfair and politically questionable.
People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk said the case was closed immediately after Jeon was confirmed as a candidate, arguing that the timing raised serious concerns about impartiality.
The joint investigation team earlier ruled there were no grounds for prosecution in allegations that Jeon received luxury items, citing the statute of limitations.
People Power Party officials said investigators had identified a suspected timeline involving the alleged receipt of a luxury watch and money, and questioned whether the statute of limitations had been properly applied.
They argued that if the value exceeded 30 million won ($20,300), a longer statute of limitations would apply, and called for the investigation to continue.
Floor leader Song Eon-seok accused authorities of applying inconsistent legal standards, while other party officials also strongly criticized the handling of the case.
The People Power Party also urged Jeon to retire from politics.
The party said it would launch a task force to vet what it described as unqualified Democratic Party candidates. First-term lawmaker Seo Cheon-ho will lead the group.
It also approved a rule requiring local party chapter heads to resign immediately if a by-election occurs in their district, formalizing an internal accountability measure.
THE crisis in Iran has had a knock-on effect around the world from the rising cost of fuel, an increase in energy bills, and where to go on your next holiday.
But when it comes to the price of summer breaks this year, the good news is that they’ve barely moved – and in some cases, the cost of holidays have even dropped by hundreds of pounds.
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Three destinations in Italy, including the Amalfi Coast, have seen price dropsCredit: Getty Holidays to the Dominican Republic have dropped by £130pp on averageCredit: Alamy
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On average holidays are up £23, but TravelSupermarket has also revealed that surprisingly, hundreds of popular destinations have actually seen prices fall.
TravelSupermarket has found that some holidays at certain destinations are actually cheaper than when the Iran conflict began.
Here are the top five destinations with the biggest price drops in the summer holidays based on a seven-night holiday between April and September, 2026.
At the very top with the biggest price drop is the Neapolitan Riviera in Italy.
Here, holidays are sitting at an average price of £905 per person, which has a price drop of £232.
It’s where you’ll find beautiful and colourful towns perched on clifftops – with spectacular views of Mount Vesuvius in some cases.
Specifically, it’s where you can explore the clifftops of Sorrento, the island of Capri and Ischia in the Bay of Naples.
Other places in Italy make it into the top five too – the Amalfi Coast and the Italian Lakes.
The Amalfi Coast is a popular destination with millions of tourists who flock there every summer for its great weather and tasty food.
Now, holidays on average there have dropped by £126 per person, with the average price of a break being £1,073.
At the Italian Lakes, which is where you’ll find the beautiful Lake Garda, Como, Maggiore and Orta – prices have dropped on average by £122pp.
Now, the average cost of a holiday here per person during the summer is £714.
For more on holidays, here are our favourite TUI breaks…
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Globales Montemar, Ibiza
This hotel sits on a quieter side of Ibiza, so you can soak up the island’s natural beauty away from the party crowds. This family-friendly option has a large pool that curves around the resort, surrounded by plenty of sunbeds, plus a kids zone. Here you’re just a 10-minute stroll from a horseshoe-shaped bay with clear waters.
This resort is set up like a small village, with low-rise buildings set among palm trees and six different swimming pools. Entertainment spans from DJ nights to bingo and live sports screenings, plus sports on offer include water polo, rifle shooting and shuffleboard.
This hotel sits on Majorca’s Cala Gran Beach, a beautiful cove just a short drive away from the coastal town centre, with its trinket shops and relaxed bars. The hotel itself has all the activities and entertainment you’d expect, including bingo and live music – as well as some unique extras like mini golf and archery. Week-long breaks start from £478pp.
The Riu Baobab is the only TUI hotel in the country, sat on the Pointe Sarane coastline. There are the four huge pools overlooking the beach, swim up pool bars and a copious amount of sunloungers to choose from. The sushi at the Asian Dorayaki and the pasta dishes at Veneto are the highlight meals of this standout hotel. Week-long breaks start from £883pp.
If you’re looking for a long-haul destination, check out the Dominican Republic.
TravelSupermarket worked out that the average holiday here is now £1,364pp – a drop of £130pp.
It has cracking weather, white sand beaches, beautiful resorts and lively towns like Punta Cana on the eastern side of the island.
The Dominican Republic is also the cheapest in the Caribbean – the average price of coffee is £1.53 and a meal at an inexpensive restaurant can start from £4.90, according to Wise.
In comparison, a meal in Barbados is around £14.50 and a coffee is around £3.32.
The Canary Island of La Palma is incredible affordable this summerCredit: Getty
Spain
If quick and easy holidays are more your bag for 2026, then check out La Palma.
It’s not the most well-known of the Canary Islands and is much quieter too.
It doesn’t have the enormous resorts, so if a calmer, nature-inspired holiday is on the cards, it’s a great option.
The main town is Santa Cruz La Palma which has bright coloured buildings, cobbled streets and wooden balconies that look over the black-sand beach.
Holidays here have dropped by £120 and can be on average as cheap as £474pp.
Chris Webber, Head of Holidays and Deals at TravelSupermarket, said: “Despite the current uncertainty, summer holiday prices haven’t moved dramatically — up by just £23 on average across all destinations.
“For holidaymakers sitting on the fence, that’s a signal worth paying attention to. Prices won’t stay like this indefinitely, and with so many destinations actually seeing prices fall — places like Majorca, Corfu and Turkey — now could be a smart time to book ahead of any increases.
“Holiday companies are keen to get bookings moving, and that’s likely filtering through into some very competitive pricing right now.”
These are the 20 holiday destinations that have fallen in price, according to TravelSupermarket…
Here are the 20 destinations that have fallen in price – and the average amount less per person…
Celtic have yet to pick up a league point in Dundee this season.
In October, they lost at Dens Park for the first time since 1988, while Dundee United beat them for a second time at Tannadice last time out.
That took the champions’ league defeats to eight, double last term’s total and five more than the campaign before.
By the time Celtic kick off (16:30 BST), Rangers will have hosted Dundee United on Saturday (15:00) and Hearts will have played their game away to Livingston earlier on Sunday (14:00).
“Psychologically, there’s an advantage to playing early if you go and get your results,” O’Neill said. “If you don’t, it opens the way for you.
“I’m hoping that between now and the end of the season, it might work in reverse.
“You just have to try and take care of your own game that you are supposedly in control of.”
O’Neill gave an update on injured players Arne Engels and Julian Araujo.
“It’s a thigh,” O’Neill said of right-back Araujo, who has returned to parent club Bournemouth for treatment. “He’s doing fine in recovery, now. We expect to see him back, hopefully in the not too distant future.
“Arne’s come back now. We’ll see. Each day it’s a good day for him, he’s trained most of the week. We’ll just keep any eye on things at this minute. We couldn’t rule him out or in for Sunday.”
MEL B dropped a HUGE giveaway clue that the Spice Girls reunion had been cancelled with a “kiss my ass” post – hours before the official announcement was made.
Mel B hinted that the Spice Girls reunion was cancelled before the announcementCredit: InstagramIt came when she posted a video of herself and wrote: ‘I’m walkinn away from the NOISE…’Credit: InstagramMel recently missed out on Emma Bunton’s 50th birthday partyCredit: InstagramMel also missed out on mini Spice Girls reunion when the other four girls were filmed singing along to Viva ForeverCredit: Instagram
In her latest Instagram post she hinted that the possibility of a band reunion was off, when she shared a shady message.
It came when Mel posted a video of herself from behind in a bikini, and wrote: “I’m walkinn away from the NOISE… so if that’s what your bringing you can KISS MY (peach emoji).”
The Sun revealed there has been some tension behind-the-scenes, as plans were being put in place for a reunion tour.
Fans couldn’t contain themselves when a video dropped of the girlband reuniting to sing Viva Forever.
The Sun revealed tonight how the tour, which would have celebrated 30 years of the Spice Girls, had been cancelled after they failed to pull their plans together in time.
All five women had been in talks to reunite for a string of concerts to mark three decades since the release of their debut single Wannabe.
But The Sun understands they failed to reach an agreement and plans for a comeback tour in 2026 have been ditched.
The Spice Girls took over the world in the 90sCredit: GettyThe last time the Spice Girls performed as a five piece was at the London 2012 OlympicsCredit: EPA
Confirming the news during an interview on Australia’s KIIS Radio, Mel C, 52, said: “No, there is no reunion.
“We are communicating all the time. We want to do something – who knows when.
“But I still feel very optimistic and I keep my fingers crossed that you will see the Spice Girls together at some point in the future.”
The Sun told last April how Geri, 53, was back in touch with the band’s former manager Simon Fuller and had flown out to Miami to try and agree on a deal.
