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Students march into Belgrade while populist Vucic holds rally in Serbia’s south ahead of vote
Thousands of residents welcomed students marching into Belgrade on Wednesday, ahead of a rally challenging Serbia’s populist leader Aleksandar Vucic before Sunday’s parliamentary election. The vote is a test of Vucic’s hold on power against a youth movement that has led nearly two years of protests, and close polling has made the result uncertain. Students…
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Trump Isn’t Even Good at TV Anymore
The article argues that Donald Trump’s television appeal has faded, despite his administration’s efforts to reach voters through entertainment-style broadcasts. It says a poorly received small-business competition and a little-watched White House streaming channel suggest these efforts are failing to attract an audience or effectively promote the administration’s message. The Small Business Administration’s Million Dollar…
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US-led talks offer scant evidence Ukraine peace is near
Two days of US-led diplomacy involving Ukrainian, European and Russian representatives have produced little sign that a peace deal is near. A proposed summit between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin has not gained traction, while Putin appears to face limited pressure to end the war. In Oslo, talks were described as “good and…
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Airbnb bars hosts from requiring time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb is limiting the checkout chores hosts can require, aiming to reduce the time and effort guests face when leaving a property. The rules apply to reservations booked on or after 20 November. Hosts cannot require guests to wash and put away dishes, strip beds, start laundry or take rubbish off-site. They can ask guests…
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Sarah Palin seeks support for Ron Duguay during cancer treatment
Sarah Palin has asked for prayers for Ron Duguay, the retired NHL player who is being treated for stage four cancer, sharing a hospital-bed photo of their hands on Instagram. Her posts show her support during his illness, though the pair have not publicly confirmed their relationship. Duguay was diagnosed with colon cancer more than…
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Debate night stunner for Abdul El-Sayed as Democrat’s lead in Michigan melts to a coin toss among voters who will actually turn out
Abdul El-Sayed’s lead over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race has narrowed to two points among likely voters, putting the contest within the latest poll’s margin of error. The close result raises the stakes for a second televised debate, as the candidates compete in a state where the race appears highly competitive. A Marist…
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Jackdaw approval may spur £50bn investment in existing North Sea fields
The UK Government has approved the £2.1 billion Jackdaw gas project in the North Sea, which is expected to begin production within weeks. The decision could pave the way for further investment in existing licensed fields and nearby tieback projects, while the Government maintains its ban on new licences. Jackdaw could produce enough gas to…
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PHP vulnerability prompts organisations worldwide to take websites offline
Organisations in several countries temporarily took websites and digital services offline after a serious vulnerability was disclosed in PHP, a programming language used by almost 70% of websites. The flaw could expose servers, files or databases to attack, and experts warned that criminals or state-backed hackers might exploit it before affected systems are patched. PHP’s…
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Andy Burnham accused of failing to give a ‘straight answer’ after refusing to say if he was due to meet chairman of cheating Manchester City
Andy Burnham declined to say whether he had a meeting scheduled with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in September, prompting renewed criticism over transparency about his dealings with the club’s owners. The question matters because Burnham had publicly backed the owners’ contribution to Manchester and had said he was willing to disclose his contacts…
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Will TP-Link really make routers in the US? Here’s what it told us
TP-Link says it plans to invest nearly $1 billion in US router production, with domestic assembly of its Wi-Fi 8 models potentially starting next year in Corinth, Mississippi. The proposal could bring manufacturing and research jobs, but it depends on the company receiving a waiver from the US router import ban. The company has signed…