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Airbnb bans hosts from demanding time-consuming checkout chores
- Airbnb bans demanding time-consuming checkout chores from 20 November.
- Hosts can still make reasonable requests based on local conditions.
- Seven standard house rules must be shown when guests book.
Airbnb has updated its global rules to stop hosts asking guests to do checkout chores that take significant time or effort, or would normally be done by a cleaner. The changes, which include bookings in Australia, take effect on 20 November and follow complaints from guests asked to…
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill seven as Witkoff meets Putin in St Petersburg
- Overnight attacks killed seven people in Ukraine.
- Kyiv reported 15 wounded and damage to metro infrastructure.
- Moscow says trilateral talks could resume in mid-November.
Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged overnight attacks, killing seven people in Ukraine and wounding others, just hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg. The strikes underscored the gap between renewed diplomatic optimism from Washington and the continuing violence, as Donald Trump said negotiators…
The classic 1967 movie Guy Ritchie threatened to remake: “Maybe I’ll still do it”
- Ritchie says he may still remake *The Dirty Dozen*.
- His 2024 war film has a similar premise.
- Two more Ritchie films are planned.
Guy Ritchie has said he was interested in remaking the 1967 war film *The Dirty Dozen* and may still pursue it. The prospect fits his record of action and crime films, though his 2024 film *The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare* already shares a similar premise. The original, directed…
The owner of Sheffield’s gold trading cafe might go to jail soon. He doesn’t seem to mind
- Café founder Ricky Chu faces sentencing on 14 December.
- The charge carries a maximum 14-year prison term.
- His current business grew out of a previous coffee shop.
Ricky Chu, founder of Sheffield’s XAU USD gold trading café, is due to be sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court on 14 December for possessing a class B drug with intent to supply. The offence carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both;…
FloyyMenor and Cris MJ Enter YouTube’s Billion Views Club With ‘Gata Only’
- “Gata Only” video has passed one billion YouTube views.
- The 2024 hit was the first billion-view song for both artists.
- It led Hot Latin Songs for 14 consecutive weeks.
FloyyMenor and Cris MJ have joined YouTube’s Billion Views Club after the official video for “Gata Only” passed one billion views. Released in March 2024, the viral reggaetón hit helped raise the profile of both Chilean artists and became their first song to reach that milestone. The song,…
From Bury to AC Milan: Bournemouth’s journey to ‘dreamland’
- Bournemouth host AC Milan in their European debut season.
- The match comes 15 years after a League One loss to Bury.
- The club rose from near liquidation to the Premier League.
Bournemouth are preparing to host AC Milan in their first European campaign, exactly 15 years after losing at home to Bury in League One. The fixture captures the scale of the club’s rise from financial crisis and near liquidation to an established Premier League side, making it a…
Musk says Kara Swisher wants prison after she predicts scrutiny of his companies
- Musk responded to Swisher’s comments with a prison remark.
- Swisher argued Musk’s companies could face investigations.
- The exchange comes ahead of US midterm elections.
Elon Musk said journalist Kara Swisher “really wants to go to prison” after she suggested that a Democratic Congress might investigate his companies. The exchange highlights tensions around possible scrutiny of Musk’s businesses as US midterm elections approach. Swisher made the remarks on The Bulwark podcast, saying agencies…
Arab parties may decide whether either Israeli election bloc can govern
- Arab parties could determine who can form Israel’s next government.
- Neither major bloc appears to have a clear path to a majority.
- Arab voters face calls to turn out amid rising tensions.
Arab Israeli parties could hold the balance of power after next week’s closely fought election, as polls suggest neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition nor the main anti-Netanyahu bloc has a clear route to a parliamentary majority. Their potential influence matters because opposition leaders have largely ruled out…
Leo Reich’s sitcom follows three young adults facing life in London
- Leo Reich’s sitcom follows three friends finding their feet in London.
- The comedy centres on Gen Z anxieties and shared-house life.
- Paul McCartney is among this year’s Mercury Prize nominees.
Leo Reich’s new Channel 4 sitcom follows three university friends in their mid-20s as they navigate unemployment, shared-house life and uncertain futures in London. Its focus on the anxieties and humour of early adulthood is intended to speak particularly to Generation Z. The first episode stars Reich as…
Vickery’s journey from World Cup winner to bodybuilder at 50
- Former England prop Phil Vickery has taken up bodybuilding at 50.
- He weighed about 99kg on stage, below his playing weight.
- Training gives him structure and supports his mental and physical health.
Phil Vickery, who helped England win the 2003 Rugby World Cup, has competed as a bodybuilder at 50 after initially taking up training to improve his fitness. The challenge has given him a new focus and revived the discipline and competitive drive of his rugby career. Vickery weighed…
NI risks missing 2030 energy goals, says Stormont committee
- Stormont’s committee warns that Northern Ireland could miss its 2030 energy goals.
- Policy uncertainty may divert investment to other markets.
- The committee made 11 recommendations to speed delivery.
Stormont’s Public Accounts Committee says Northern Ireland risks missing key 2030 energy targets unless delivery is accelerated. It warns that delays and uncertainty could cost the region investment, jobs and economic opportunities, as businesses may choose markets with clearer policies and timescales. The 2021 energy strategy aims for…
Plaque honour for school’s golden girl Dame Jessica
- Ennis-Hill received a heritage plaque at her former Sheffield school.
- She attended King Ecgbert from 1997 to 2004.
- The campaign celebrates state-school alumni, including Stormzy and Harry Kane.
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill returned to King Ecgbert School in Sheffield, where she studied from 1997 to 2004, for the unveiling of a plaque celebrating former state-school pupils. The honour recognises her sporting achievements and supports a campaign to give state schools a visible record of their alumni’s success.…
Friends of Harvey Willgoose tell of ‘massive’ impact of stabbing
- Friends say Harvey’s death continues to affect their daily lives.
- He was killed at school in Sheffield in February 2025.
- A full inquest will be held; its date is not yet set.
Friends and relatives of Harvey Willgoose say his killing has had a lasting effect on their lives, leaving some fearful, withdrawn or struggling to return to school. Their accounts show how the consequences of knife crime have extended beyond the victim to people close to him and the…
Dame Judi Dench: ‘I can’t do a play, a film or read any more’
- Sight loss has ended Dench’s ability to act and read.
- She was diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2012.
- The 91-year-old reflects on her career and memories.
Dame Judi Dench says age-related macular degeneration has left her unable to act on stage or in films, or read. The 91-year-old, diagnosed in 2012, said her sight loss also makes it difficult to recognise faces, showing how the condition has affected both her work and everyday life.…
AI firms urge UK to win public backing for datacentres within a year
- AI firms say the UK has about a year to build local support for datacentres.
- A taskforce wants councils and communities to receive greater benefits.
- Campaigners question whether payments would resolve opposition.
AI infrastructure firms have warned ministers that the UK has about 12 months to secure public support for new datacentres, or face protests that could delay or prevent construction. They say local opposition is growing as people question the effects of these facilities on energy bills, the environment…
The La’s inspired Oasis, but John Power remembers a “toxic” world behind the music
- The La’s’ 1990 album helped inspire Oasis and Britpop.
- John Power credits Lee Mavers with shaping his musical beginnings.
- The record’s sparse, dreamy sound left a lasting influence.
The La’s’ 1990 self-titled album helped shape the sound of Britpop, inspiring Oasis and a generation of guitar-led songwriters. Bassist John Power says working with songwriter Lee Mavers was formative, though he also remembers the world around the music as toxic. The album contains 15 songs, including ‘There…
Neil Bush says he voted for Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
- Neil Bush says he voted for Democrat James Talarico.
- He cited concerns about Ken Paxton’s conduct.
- Early voting has begun in a closely watched Texas race.
Neil Bush, brother of former President George W. Bush, says he voted for Democrat James Talarico in Texas’s closely watched Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. His public break with the party, alongside a recent donation to Talarico by Barbara Pierce Bush, underscores divisions within a family long…
Forget ‘Street Fighter,’ This Underrated Video Game Reboot Is a Streaming Sensation
- *Tomb Raider* has reached Netflix’s Top 10 films.
- Alicia Vikander’s performance combines action with emotional depth.
- A new Prime Video series will feature Sophie Turner as Lara.
The 2018 film *Tomb Raider*, starring Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, has entered Netflix’s Top 10 films, drawing renewed attention as another video game adaptation gains a streaming audience. The article presents it as an underrated reboot that follows Lara’s growth into the treasure hunter familiar to fans.…
US troops evacuate bases across Middle East due to ongoing threats as Trump mulls major strike on Iran
- US troops have moved from bases in three Middle Eastern countries.
- The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia is operating with emergency staff.
- Trump is weighing renewed military action against Iran.
US forces have been moved from bases in Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait, while the State Department is reducing staffing at diplomatic posts in the Middle East. The measures come amid security threats from Iran and Iran-backed Houthi rebels, as President Donald Trump weighs possible renewed military action against…
Minecraft x Dragon Ball Z – 1.1 Legends Update Adds More Characters, New Story Mode Fights & Custom Tournament
- Dragon Ball Z DLC gets a Legends Update.
- Adds four story fights and new fighters.
- Custom tournaments support up to eight players.
Minecraft’s Dragon Ball Z DLC has received a 1.1 Legends Update, adding fighters, arenas and a custom tournament. The update extends the crossover with more ways to play, including new story battles and support for matches with up to eight players. New characters include Bardock, Teen Gohan, Gotenks…