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Press freedom groups that blasted Trump turn fire on Dem governor over alleged media retaliation
A coalition of seven press freedom and civil liberties groups has accused Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s administration of subjecting some reporters to extra legal scrutiny because their outlets’ owner is suing him. The groups say this risks unequal treatment of journalists and echoes restrictions on media access they have criticised under Donald Trump. The review…
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European football leaders confident of finding candidate to stand against Infantino
European football leaders say they are increasingly confident they can find a candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino in Fifa’s presidential election next March. Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation oppose his re-election, but have yet to agree on a contender, amid concerns that Fifa’s organisation is being used to support his campaign. The deadline…
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MORNING GLORY: The polls got Michigan badly wrong. Now Democrats may face a bigger reckoning
Polling in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary overstated Abdul El-Sayed’s lead over Haley Stevens: he won by 1%, despite polls predicting a margin of 10 to 18 points. The opinion article argues that polling errors may affect turnout and make the national Senate contest harder to assess, while claiming El-Sayed could face political problems in the…
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Introducing jo from school: the indie folk singer who believes honesty is the best policy
London musician Jo Geller, who performs as jo from school, is drawing attention with intimate indie folk that pairs reflective songwriting with layered guitars and electronic textures. Her debut EP, *Grace, Flair, and Distance*, came out in August, and her new single “Living Room” reflects her belief that personal honesty can connect with other people.…
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Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt opens up about Trump, motherhood
Karoline Leavitt discussed her time working for Donald Trump, her decision to leave the White House press secretary role and her life as a mother in an Instagram Q&A. She described Trump as kind, uplifting and funny, and said she left the demanding job to spend more time with her children. Leavitt said the role…
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El Salvador’s Bukele announces plan to free up to half of prisoners jailed in gang crackdown
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has announced a plan that could lead to the conditional early release of up to half of those detained during the country’s gang crackdown. The proposal matters because it may free thousands of people, while the emergency measures used to arrest them have also drawn sustained criticism over alleged rights…
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October Surprise: ‘The Diplomat’ Kills Off One Politician, Brings In Another In Season 4
Season 4 of *The Diplomat* kills off Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison and replaces Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge with Bethan Vaughan, played by Jodie Whittaker. The changes bring the drama’s British government closer to the frequent political turnover of real-life UK politics and force its characters to rebuild relationships and adapt to new leaders. Dennison dies…
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UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says
UK households have paid an average of £13,961 more on bills since 2021, according to Trades Union Congress analysis of official figures. The TUC says the rising cost of living is holding back consumer spending, which has grown more weakly in the UK than in any other G7 country since before the pandemic, and is…
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Trump considers using largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran as president faces pressure to end the war: report
The Pentagon has reportedly drawn up plans for the US to use its largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran, potentially targeting nuclear sites and energy infrastructure. The proposal comes as President Donald Trump faces pressure to end a six-month war and seek a withdrawal he can present as a victory. The 21,600-pound GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air…