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Democrats lead by eight points as UK first-time buyers face higher mortgage costs
UK first-time buyers are increasingly paying more on mortgages than they did in rent, while Democrats’ ballot lead threatens Republican control of Congress. Gio Reyna scores for Strasbourg, The Cribs plan a Wakefield homecoming and Sue Perkins reflects on her ADHD diagnosis.
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Hungary and Poland defend tough migration policies as France reels from violent unrest
Hungary’s Péter Magyar and Poland’s Donald Tusk have used unrest in France and Italy to defend their countries’ restrictive migration policies. Their comments frame border controls and tougher rules as safeguards against disorder, adding to debate in Europe over migration, integration and national security. The article says Hungary and Poland have faced EU sanctions over…
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France’s massive intel failure sparks resignation offers amid days of rioting
French authorities underestimated the size and violence of nationwide protests, which escalated into days of rioting and looting across the country. President Emmanuel Macron has ordered a review of security planning and intelligence after senior officials admitted that police lost control in some cities. The Interior Ministry estimated 550,000 people joined 110 marches on Saturday,…
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Uefa gives Fifa deadline to answer governance questions and release records
Uefa has given Fifa until 2 November to answer more than 50 questions and release documents about its decisions and governance. The demands renew pressure on president Gianni Infantino’s leadership after he declined to give substantive answers at a recent Fifa Council meeting. The questions cover a proposed sale of 20% of Fifa’s commercial rights,…
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Bob Dylan’s Brand New Arrangement of ‘Tangled Up in Blue’ Is Absolutely Stunning
Bob Dylan opened his European tour in Oslo with a radically reworked version of “Tangled Up in Blue”, turning the song into a piano-led torch ballad with minimal accompaniment. The performance stood out for its clearer vocals and substantially rewritten verses, showing how the song has continued to change as Dylan has grown older. Dylan…
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European Film Producers Say Oscar Contender ‘La Bola Negra’ Shows Taking Big Risks Can Pay Off
European film and television producers say taking creative risks can help films stand out as global streamers pursue mainstream audiences. At a MIA Market panel, they cited Spanish film *La Bola Negra* as evidence that a story commissioners might consider difficult to finance can still find audiences and awards recognition. The film, directed by Javier…
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Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN next year after 43 years
Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN next year after 43 years at the network. Her departure marks the end of a long career as one of its best-known international journalists, whose reporting has covered major conflicts and shaped CNN’s coverage of world affairs. Amanpour joined CNN in 1983 as an assistant on its international news desk…
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Airman named after fatal fall; flight lands amid bomb threat as F1 returns to Austin
Ian Patterson died during a fast-rope demonstration in San Antonio, while an Austrian Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Sofia. Michael Kiwanuka has released his delayed album, and Formula One is back in Austin for the United States Grand Prix.
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EU cloud law risks entrenching national markets, report warns
A report argues that the EU’s proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) could undermine its goal of stronger cloud sovereignty by encouraging member states to favour domestic suppliers. The authors warn that this may entrench national markets and make it harder for Europe-wide cloud providers to compete. The European Centre for International Political Economy…
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French unrest fuels bond and share sell-off amid debt concerns
Violent protests across France prompted a sell-off in government bonds and shares, as investors questioned whether the unrest would make it harder for the government to control spending and reduce debt. The market reaction adds to political and fiscal concerns ahead of the 2027 election and the government’s efforts to pass next year’s budget. France’s…