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Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network
Ukraine is in talks with SpaceX and the Pentagon to lift a speed cap on its military satellite communication service
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Power plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unliveable
Kremlin turning to punishment of Ukraine’s population in major cities as frontlines remain frozen
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Trump ‘could ease sanctions on Russian shadow fleet’ in bid to reduce diesel prices
Russia's shadow fleet has allowed it to keep exporting oil without complying with Western sanctions
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Sleeping Tesla driver using self-driving mode crashes into police car
A Tesla driver claimed he was asleep at the wheel when his vehicle, in Full Self-Driving mode, plowed into a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle, injuring two officers. The CHP car’s dashcam recorded the incident on October 13 on Interstate 80 in the Bay Area, where officers had sealed off a lane while they investigated a crash. The Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old from Sacramento, entered the closed area, marked by flares, cones and emergency vehicle flashing lights. It then hit the occupied CHP vehicle. CHP warned drivers that “despite its name, Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous” and must be monitored at all times. Authorities have not yet announced what charges the driver could face.
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Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals, plans two more nuclear plants
Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.
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The Independent: 40 years in 40 front pages
As The Independent celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at four decades of free thinking front pages
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Army chief warns Britons will have to make ‘sacrifices’ to prepare for war
Sir Roly Walker’s blunt comments come as Russia escalates its aggression against the West
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Democrat Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed claps back at JD Vance’s latest insult
Democrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed has responded to at Vice President JD Vance’s latest insult amid the heated Senate race in Michigan. Vance called El-Sayed “a little weasel” who should “show a little gratitude to that country that gave him everything” during a stop in Monroe on Thursday (October 15) in support of Republican Mike Rogers. Later that day, at a stop in Marquette, El-Sayed, a Michigan alum, responded to Vance, a graduate of their hated football rivals, Ohio State. “JD Vance called me a little weasel today. I'm, like, ‘No, no, no. What you're talking about is a f***ing wolverine,’ said El-Sayed, referencing his alma mater’s mascot. “You can take your Buckeye and go shove it somewhere else...Ohio. Here we might be [Northern Michigan University] Wildcats, we might be [Michigan State] Spartans, we might be [Michigan] Wolverines, but we will never be [Ohio State] Buckeyes.”
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Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back on front line where Starlink plays a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
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Zelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards Russia
Zelensky warned Trump’s diesel deal puts money in 'Putin's pocket' and can never offset the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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Watch sea drones strike Russian Olympic city’s port
A sea drone was used to strike a Russian Olympic city’s port as part of Ukraine's Black Sea blockade. Footage posted online showed speedboats rushing towards Russian forces in September before a huge fireball erupted in Sochi. On 3 September, the Ukrainian Navy announced on social media that it had struck the Russian multi-purpose supply vessel NEFRIT in Sochi Port using an unmanned sea boat of the Naval Forces. The Navy said NEFRIT is “an element of the Russian maritime and energy infrastructure, which provided oil and gas operations, serviced offshore facilities, transported cargo and personnel, and performed underwater technical work.”
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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House
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Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight
Moscow’s airports were closed for 101 hours in the first 14 days of October, more than double the total for all of September.
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Starlink dispute underscores Ukraine’s reliance on US in the battle for the skies
New speed restrictions, imposed without notice remotely by code, contributed to multiple mission failures for Ukraine
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Putin seizes five European firms in ongoing hostile asset crackdown
The decree covers a flooring manufacturer, a paper packaging firm, a hygiene products maker, and two metal- and plastic-packaging companies, all of which continued operating in Russia after the all-out invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
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Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate?
Two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate and Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s midterm elections.
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Zelenskyy holds press conference after talks with EU leaders over breakdown in US relationship – Europe live
European leaders met in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv
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Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump
Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine have caused emergency power outages and damaged homes, wounding at least 15 people
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First Thing: Three young children killed in Oregon elementary school shooting
Attacker, who also killed a teacher, was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliate
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Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
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Ukraine ‘runs out of Patriot interceptor missiles to defend against Russian attacks’
As the Kyiv-Washington feud cuts off missile resupplies and blocks European aid, Ukraine’s Patriot systems have run out
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This is how you can find out how long your supplies would last in an emergency
Households across the UK have been urged to stock up on emergency supplies - here’s how to find out how long yours would last
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Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Regulator for Great Britain weighs up reintroducing market stabilisation charge to prevent firms going bust
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Ukraine war live: Trump calls Kyiv’s strikes on oil refineries ‘a disgrace’
Zelensky defies US president to resume strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
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Trump calls Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a ‘disgrace’
US president describes Zelenskyy as ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin’ after so-called energy ceasefire collapses
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Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response
Drone attacks on cargo ships in the Black Sea this month have raised concerns among NATO members
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Zelensky defies Trump after accusing US of ‘betraying’ Ukraine
Ukrainian forces had their access to the technology restricted this week after Trump announced a new diesel deal with Russia
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Zelenskyy turns to Brussels as US support falters
Good morning from Brussels, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will very shortly join the EU’s 27 leaders for talks, as he aims to put Ukraine’s financing and military needs firmly at the top of their priority list. I’m Mared Gwyn. Let’s dive in. #EuropeToday
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Germany and France strike deal to further relax EU auto emissions rules, Merz says EU will need to increase funding for Ukraine, house martin named Germany’s Bird of the Year for 2027 and more news on Friday, October 16th.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims China will transfer a Starlink-alternative to Moscow that could allow Russia to 'dominate the skies over Ukraine'
Zelenskyy says China is handing Russia the tech for its own Starlink
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They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
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Newspaper headlines: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.
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Ukraine's $6,000 balloon-launched drone claims a 1,060km reach
Ukraine's drone developers are turning to aerostats — Mara strike aircraft, and other systems now use balloons for different military missions
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Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid war?
The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly. #EuXl
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Video. Trump defends Putin diesel deal: ‘I’m a dealmaker’
Video. US President Donald Trump defended his approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying negotiations require making deals rather than trading insults.
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What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.
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Saudi diplomat says Iran encourages Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom
Iran’s government is encouraging the recent escalation in attacks by Tehran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, according to a top diplomat for the kingdom
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Middle East and Asian leaders gather in Baku despite disagreements
Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.
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Inconclusive sparring at EU summit puts budget timeline into question
EU leaders stuck to their red lines on the next long-term budget at Thursday's summit, with several now rejecting the presumed December deadline. Council President António Costa is now expected to take over the negotiations, with a new compromise due in a few weeks. #EuropeNews
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What to know about Starshield and why its disruption rattled Ukraine’s forces
Ukraine's military faced sudden disruptions in SpaceX's Starshield satellite connectivity, causing lost drones and failed operations
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Ukraine testing new ‘evacuation drone’ that can fly wounded soldiers to safety
The futuristic drone can carry up to 330 pounds and reach speeds up to 65mph
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Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on Washington visit after Starlink row
UK defence secretary trying to cool tensions and is arguing it is in America’s economic interests to support Kyiv
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US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil
A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's Bulgaria entities through April 24, 2027.
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Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast
Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’
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Oil tanker ‘on fire’ in Strait of Hormuz just hours after container ship sinks
Iran’s army said that the ‘rogue tanker’ was attempting to pass through the restricted area in the Gulf of Oman
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Berlin Philharmonic planning to vacate Philharmonie for renovation from 2032-40
Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic face a big challenge
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Closure of Yorkshire gas storage site 'would risk UK's ability to keep lights on'
The closure of a Yorkshire gas storage site would risk the UK's ability “to keep the lights on” a union claims, as it called for government support.
