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EU probes Booking.com’s safeguards against accommodation fraud and scams
The European Commission has opened an investigation into Booking.com over whether it has done enough to protect users from fake accommodation listings, phishing and payment scams. Regulators suspect the company may have breached the EU’s Digital Services Act, which requires platforms to assess risks and take steps to prevent fraud; the inquiry does not determine…
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Macron rebukes foreign leaders over false claims about French unrest
Emmanuel Macron has criticised what he called “stupid comments” by foreign leaders about unrest in France, accusing some of repeating false or AI-generated claims for political purposes. His remarks followed Donald Trump’s claim that migrants, jihadists and communists were responsible for the rioting; Macron said he was referring to Trump among others. France has seen…
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University of St Thomas student withdraws and apologises after protest video
A University of St Thomas nursing student has withdrawn from the Catholic college and apologised after a video showed her telling Russian-born protester Derek Torstenson to “go back to your own country”. The incident took place outside a Turning Point USA event at the University of Minnesota and drew widespread attention online, prompting accusations of…
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French borrowing costs touch 5% amid political unrest and budget deadlock
France’s 10-year government bond yield briefly reached 5% for the first time in 24 years, as investors reacted to political uncertainty, civil unrest and the failure to pass next year’s budget. Higher borrowing costs add pressure to public finances, while concern about France has also weighed on the euro. The yield rose by more than…
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Former NY LOOSE Frontwoman BRIJITTE WEST To Release ‘Brijitte West And The Greenowskis’ Album In November
Former NY LOOSE frontwoman Brijitte West will release *Brijitte West And The Greenowskis* on 13 November, marking her return with a new album. She says its single, “Doin’ Alright”, is a statement that she is still making music, while the record revisits her punk roots and reflects on difficult experiences. Recorded in Italy with an…
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2,000-year-old treasure discovered beneath former sports field, breaking regional record
Archaeologists uncovered 11 Celtic coins at Singer Berg in Thuringia, Germany, during work on a former sports field before construction of a fire station. Dated to the first century B.C., the coins form the largest known hoard of their type from that period found in the region. The coins are Prague-type quinarii, a currency thought…
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Russia releases US prisoner Stephen Hubbard after more than four years
Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American, after more than four years in prison. Donald Trump said he had asked Vladimir Putin for Hubbard’s release in a phone call and claimed no prisoner swap or return concession was required, presenting the outcome as evidence of his direct diplomacy with Moscow. Hubbard, a retired Michigan…
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EU investigates Booking.com’s safeguards against rising travel scams
The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether Booking.com is meeting its obligations under the Digital Services Act to prevent fraud and protect users. It matters because the Commission says scams on the platform pose a serious risk across EU countries, and it considers the company’s existing safeguards inadequate. The probe will examine fraudulent…
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Italian Content Investment Dropped 7.4% in 2025 Largely Due to Uncertainty Over Domestic Tax Credits, Rome MIA Market Report Says
Investment in content for Italy’s film, television and streaming industries fell 7.4% in 2025 to €2 billion, with scripted production particularly affected. A report by Italian TV producers’ association APA attributed the decline largely to uncertainty over domestic tax credit rules and changes in viewing habits, which made it harder for producers to plan and…
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Zelensky urges summit with Trump and Putin as US envoy meets Russian leader
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a meeting with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin after talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff, raising hopes of renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war. Witkoff travelled to St Petersburg to meet Putin and discuss proposals, but there was no indication of an imminent breakthrough. The Oslo meeting, hosted…