Apple’s iPhone Handoff lets one number work on two iPhones, becoming active on whichever phone is unlocked. The piece considers possible uses, including switching between personal and work or smaller and newer phones, but notes that the service costs an extra $5 per month and may suit only a niche group.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 13:00
Google is rolling out Universal Cart in the US through the Gemini app and Google Search. It lets shoppers save products from multiple retailers together, get alerts for price drops and restocks, view promotional codes, and pay with Google Wallet or move items to a retailer’s cart. Google plans to add Gmail and YouTube integration but has not given a timeline.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 13:00
Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz has joined the NEAR Foundation Council, which oversees the foundation and its most significant decisions.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 13:00
Created to connect remote areas, Starlink has become an important communications tool in crises and war zones. Ukraine illustrates the risks of relying on the service. It is also used by protesters in Iran to evade internet censorship and by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces in the civil war.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:59
Romanian officials say seven sailors are missing from the tanker Wine Trader after it caught fire near Sulina, while search-and-rescue efforts continue. Authorities are investigating whether another tanker, Yara J, was hit by a drone; its crew said the vessel was struck.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:58
Two chemical tankers caught fire in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea. Seven crew members from the San Marino-flagged Wine Trader are missing, while five were reported safe; all crew aboard the other tanker, Yara J, were said to be safe. The fires followed sightings of Russian drones in Romanian airspace, but officials have not confirmed a link and an investigation is underway.
Eight of the 12 crew members aboard the San Marino-flagged Wine Trader are missing after a drone attack set the tanker ablaze near Sulina, Romania. Authorities have deployed helicopters and rescue boats to search in rough seas. Romania and Bulgaria's leaders are due to discuss whether to invoke Article 4 of the NATO treaty.
Romanian officials said two chemical tankers caught fire overnight in the country’s Black Sea territorial waters. Rescuers were searching on Thursday for eight missing crew members from one of the vessels, after Russian drones strayed into Romanian airspace.
Adidas, which has operated in China for decades, now follows an “In China, For China” model, placing designers, creatives and supply chains in the market. CEO Bjørn Gulden spoke in Shanghai about fierce competition and the growing strength of Chinese sportswear brands.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:57
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said he would welcome an international friendly between the Russian and US national football teams. He said football can unite the world and help reopen conversation, while noting that one match cannot resolve every disagreement.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:56
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli called the return of the Russian flag and anthem for Russian Paralympians in Italy a “meaningful step.” He said continued progress could create a credible route to fuller Russian participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Six Russian Paralympians won eight gold, one silver and three bronze medals, finishing third overall.
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said sports could reopen doors in Russia-US relations that politics had kept closed. He said President Donald Trump understands this potential.
China and North Korea held an opening ceremony for the New Yalu River Bridge, linking Dandong and Sinuiju. The long-delayed crossing is expected to ease pressure on the older Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, which carries more than 70 percent of official trade between the two countries.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:54
The bridge linking China and North Korea has officially opened after sitting unused for 12 years. Experts say China needs the opening to strengthen ties with Pyongyang as North Korea’s relationship with Russia has grown closer, and see it as a sign of warming relations.
China and North Korea formally opened the Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, linking Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea. Beijing said the bridge would encourage economic and trade cooperation.
The new Yalu River bridge linking Dandong in China and Sinuiju in North Korea has opened 12 years after construction was completed; the first vehicles crossing were freight trucks. Analysts see the opening as both a practical revival of economic ties and a signal of closer bilateral relations amid stronger North Korea–Russia ties, while stressing that the three countries do not form a unified bloc.
Li Qiang said the new Yalu River bridge linking China's Liaoning Province and the DPRK's North Pyongan Province would become a landmark of traditional friendship between the two countries. At the opening ceremony, he urged both sides to use the bridge to improve port clearance and connectivity, deepen border cooperation and benefit their peoples. DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Thae Song also delivered a video speech.
China and North Korea formally opened their most significant land crossing on Thursday, hoping to revive trade and commerce after years of strained ties and pandemic disruptions. Flag-decorated trucks crossed the 3-km New Yalu River Bridge, which links Dandong in China with North Korea.
China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay. The 3-kilometre crossing is expected to become the main land route between the two countries as they seek to improve relations.
A four-lane road bridge linking China and North Korea opened on Thursday, 12 years behind schedule, with the potential to substantially boost cross-border trade between the neighbours.
The New Yalu River Bridge linking China and the DPRK officially opened to traffic in Dandong, Liaoning Province, on October 15, following an agreement between the two sides. A joint ceremony marked the opening. The bridge is expected to strengthen connectivity and support economic, trade and people-to-people exchanges between the countries.
China and North Korea opened a new four-lane road bridge on Thursday, 15 October, ending a 12-year delay and establishing a major route for cross-border trade.
China and North Korea officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, their most significant land crossing, seeking to revive trade after years of strained ties and disruption. Completed in 2014, it had remained unused because North Korean access roads were unfinished and the pandemic led to border closures. Its opening is the latest sign of warming relations.
China and the DPRK jointly held an opening ceremony on Thursday as the new Yalu River bridge began carrying traffic. It links Dandong in China’s Liaoning Province with Sinuiju in North Pyongan Province and has four lanes across a 28.5-meter-wide deck.
The New Yalu River Bridge, linking Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea, has opened, Chinese state media report. It is expected to become the main land route for trade between the neighbours as their economic ties improve; the opening had originally been planned for 2014.
The new bridge linking China and North Korea across the Yalu River opened to traffic on Thursday, with the two sides holding a joint ceremony. The infrastructure project is expected to boost trade and people-to-people exchanges between the countries.
A new four-lane bridge between China and North Korea has opened after a decade of delays. The opening follows the launch of a road bridge between North Korea and Russia about a month ago, part of efforts to strengthen their ties.
China and North Korea formally marked the opening of a major land crossing on Thursday, seeking to revive trade and commerce after years of strained ties and pandemic-related disruption to cross-border exchanges.
An opening ceremony was held for a new bridge linking China and North Korea across the Yalu River.
A ceremony took place Thursday for a new border bridge spanning the Yalu River and linking China with North Korea.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said a new bridge over the Yalu River, which forms the border between China and North Korea, will make trade and people-to-people exchanges easier. Agreed by both sides, it is due to open to traffic on Thursday, with a joint ceremony planned that day.
Irish novelist Sally Rooney says her books have been withdrawn from sale in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action, which the British government has designated a terrorist organisation. Publisher Faber said it could not pass UK earnings on to Rooney. E-books are no longer sold there, though some physical copies remain available in shops.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:53
Best-selling author Sally Rooney is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because she supports Palestine Action. Her books include “Conversations With Friends” and “Normal People.”
In Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou, centuries-old ethnic traditions meet modern energy. Returnee Lu Kunsong left the big-city routine to build a thriving homestay in his hometown, embodying a younger generation rooted in heritage and driven by innovation.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:53
Ukrainian soldiers reported restrictions on Starshield on the morning of October 14, and Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said the system was working again the next morning. Zelensky warned the outage could cost lives, while Musk said usage limits are set by the US military. The White House denied involvement or declined to comment. Senator Thom Tillis called for an inspector general investigation, saying the worst case would be a deliberate move to clear the way for a Russian attack.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:51
British culture minister Lisa Nandy said on Thursday she was inclined to intervene in Comcast's Sky deal to buy ITV's British broadcast channels and streaming service for £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion).
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:50
Since John Paul II's time, modern popes have favored Rome's Gemelli Hospital for medical care.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:45
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV had a “good night” in hospital after undergoing surgery on Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. It disclosed that the growth was cancerous and that surgeons removed part of his right lung.
The Vatican says Pope Leo slept well as he continues to recover. He was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery this week.
The Vatican said on Thursday that Pope Leo, recovering from lung cancer surgery, had a restful night in hospital and had eaten breakfast.
New details have emerged about Pope Leo’s recovery following his lung cancer diagnosis. Doctors say his progress is as expected.
The exchange comes as U.S. debt tops $40 trillion and 10-year Treasury yields stay above 5%, sharpening scrutiny of the fiscal outlook.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:40
Equinor said it is abandoning plans to install a second electric export compressor on its Troll C platform in the North Sea. The move will prevent output at Europe's largest natural gas field from falling in 2027 and 2028.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:40
Rachel Scott of ABC News examines federal initiatives financed by taxpayers that have mostly ground to a halt following workforce reductions under the Trump administration.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:39
Starlink’s recent disruption in Ukraine comes as Washington intensifies pressure on Kyiv to stop striking Russian oil refineries. The service is central to Ukraine’s long-range drone operations, prompting questions about the consequences of the disruption and Musk’s increasingly close relationship with Trump.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:39
A senior member of the UN inquiry said it had not independently verified how many Palestinians killed in the fighting were civilians. Palestinian health ministry figures recorded 24,650 deaths and 50,227 live births in Gaza in 2025. Critics cited the data to challenge genocide accusations against Israel.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:37
Chad announced last July that it plans to leave the International Criminal Court, accusing it of inefficiency and of disproportionately targeting African countries. The move could complicate future probes into alleged war crimes tied to the conflict in neighbouring Sudan, as ICC investigators engage with Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. Humanitarian groups continue supporting people displaced by the crisis.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:36
Tupolev CEO Yury Abrosimov said the Tu-160 strategic missile carrier remains the best supersonic aircraft in its class and outperforms a comparable US aircraft system. He cited 46 official world records. The upgraded Tu-160M retains the original design, with 80% of its systems and equipment modernized.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:35
The alleged scheme stole tens of millions of dollars through Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers, then targeted victims again with fraudulent offers to recover their money.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:35
The US Federal Trade Commission has issued civil subpoenas to AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI, seeking documents on safety incidents, Axios reported Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:35
The headline frames Modi’s Friday remarks as a “sermon” and focuses on what it calls the language of oppression in India-administered Kashmir. The photo caption says Kashmiri Muslims prayed for Eid on the outskirts of Srinagar on May 27, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:34
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would no longer comply with Donald Trump’s demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Tensions between the leaders are deepening over a US-Russia diesel agreement, under which Trump eased sanctions on Russia last week in exchange for Moscow supplying large amounts of diesel to global markets.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:34
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 140th Canton Fair, scheduled to run in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4. He said the fair has promoted trade between China and other countries for 70 years, and said China is ready to work with countries worldwide to uphold the multilateral trading system, stabilize global supply chains and expand mutually beneficial cooperation. Global entrepreneurs backed his message.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:33
The 140th Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou as the event marked its 70th anniversary. A CGTN survey found that most respondents see the fair as advancing China’s opening-up, modernizing with AI and big data, and supporting trade and supply-chain cooperation through new-product and trade-service zones and a buyers’ alliance.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang gave a keynote speech on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last week that the US plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter. The proposal drew backlash from congressional Republicans, religious leaders and international observers. Death penalty experts say no US government execution has ever been broadcast or livestreamed; the military last used a firing squad in 1945.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:33
China’s Foreign Ministry urged Japan to confront its history and sever ties with militarism after Japanese media published minutes concerning the decision to enshrine Class-A war criminals at Yasukuni Shrine. Spokesperson Mao Ning said the records showed Japan had arranged the enshrinement of 14 war criminals in the 1960s but kept the process secret until 1979, and called on Japan to reflect on its war crimes.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:33
China says Japan’s government knew fully well that enshrining Class-A war criminals at Yasukuni Shrine was disgraceful. Japanese media recently released internal records indicating that the government and shrine made an arrangement in the 1960s, though it was not disclosed until 1979. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday that evidence of Japanese militarism’s aggression is irrefutable.
West Indies captain Shai Hope joked that his third Player of the Match award on the India tour could leave him facing excess baggage fees. His unbeaten 102 from 50 balls helped West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I, levelling the series ahead of Saturday’s decider in Bengaluru.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:33
Global technology stocks fell sharply as mounting concerns, including higher borrowing costs and tougher competition from China, made traders less optimistic about AI investments.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:33
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said efforts to bar Russian athletes from international competitions politicize sport and violate Olympic ideals and the principle that sport and politics should be separate. He said Russia would remain in contact with international sports federations to defend its athletes’ interests.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:31
Russia’s eastern-bound coal shipments could total 123–125 million tons by the end of 2026, Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov said. Total coal exports are projected at 211 million tons. Eastern shipments reached 118.2 million tons in 2025, up 6.1% from 2024.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:31
Humanitarian conditions are deteriorating across Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, where civilians face failing water and electricity systems, shortages of qualified doctors, declining municipal services and depopulation. Conditions are especially severe in parts of Kherson Oblast: Oleshky and nearby settlements face ongoing drone attacks and food shortages, while residents have few ways to evacuate and aid groups cannot reach the territory.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:30
Wipro, India's fourth-largest IT company, reported second-quarter revenue above expectations on Thursday, helped by a recovery in spending from European clients and new revenue streams unlocked by artificial intelligence. Deal bookings declined.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:30
The highway could connect isolated parts of Brazil, but it also risks destroying carbon-rich rainforest, putting climate concerns in focus ahead of the election.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:30
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, north-western Pakistan, killing at least 33 pupils and a teacher and injuring more than a dozen others. Rescue officials fear children remain trapped. Authorities say the building was structurally dangerous, and the school’s owner has been arrested as police investigate possible building-code violations.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:28
At least 29 people, mostly children, died when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan. Police arrested the owner and accused those responsible of severe negligence.
A roof collapsed at a private school in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 others, a hospital spokesperson said. Rescuers searched the rubble for anyone still trapped. Six of the dead were girls.
A roof collapsed at the Al-Khair Education Centre, a private school in Peshawar, killing at least 28 students and a teacher and injuring more than 20 people. Rescuers are searching for survivors, while authorities have ordered an investigation into the cause.
The roof of a private school in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, collapsed, killing 28 children and one adult and injuring more than 40 people. Rescue operations are continuing, the school owner has been detained, and the cause is under investigation.
A hospital official said a school roof collapsed on Thursday in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan, killing a teacher and 27 pupils. More than 30 people were injured, six of whom were believed to be in critical condition.
Authorities said a school roof collapsed in northern Pakistan, killing at least 27 children and a teacher and injuring dozens more.
Officials say a school roof collapsed in northwest Pakistan, killing and injuring dozens. More than 30 people were hurt, with six believed to be in critical condition.
An official said the roof of a private school in northwestern Pakistan collapsed, killing at least 17 students and a teacher. The headline reports at least 18 deaths and more than 30 injuries.
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar’s Afridi Abad area, killing at least 17 pupils and one teacher and injuring 12 others. Rescue workers cleared rubble and searched for survivors; the cause was not immediately known. Officials and local media say such collapses are becoming increasingly common in Pakistan.
A school roof collapsed in northwest Pakistan, killing a teacher and at least 17 children. Building collapses are common in the country, where construction standards are often poorly enforced.
A private school roof collapsed in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 17 students and a teacher and injuring more than three dozen people.
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 17 students, all under 13, and one teacher, a local hospital spokesperson said on Thursday.
A local hospital spokesperson said on Thursday that at least 17 students and one teacher died when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Student protests have grown since late September, driven by complaints about staff shortages and run-down schools. A major strike is planned for Saturday, with more public figures backing the students’ demands.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:28
Clashes between protesters and police continued for a third day on Thursday in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama denounced the “chaos” that damaged government buildings, while thousands called for his resignation and improved study conditions for Albanian students.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:27
Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not resign over student-led demonstrations. Protesters and police clashed in Tirana for a third consecutive day, with police using tear gas and water cannon to disperse crowds as protests spread to other cities. Demonstrators are demanding Rama’s resignation and better support for students, citing poor university conditions and high tuition fees.
Demonstrators and riot police clashed in Tirana on Wednesday as student protests entered a second day. Students are demanding better university conditions and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Protesters erected makeshift barricades while police used water cannon; overnight violence had led to 16 arrests and severe damage to government buildings.
EU leaders criticized the Trump administration's recent moves toward Russia at an Oct. 15 summit in Brussels, including a deal to buy Russian diesel, calls for Volodymyr Zelensky to be replaced, and restrictions on Ukraine's military use of Starlink without warning. Leaders said the moves threaten Ukraine and European security, while stressing they still want to engage with the U.S.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:26
EU leaders plan to urge Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to soften his public criticism of Donald Trump, the Financial Times reports, amid fears it could worsen strained Washington-Kyiv relations. Zelensky criticized Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and the US decision to halt intelligence sharing. He also said Starlink service restrictions were intentional, not a technical failure.
The euro hit its weakest levels since mid-May 2025 against the US dollar and early June 2025 against the pound this week. An energy shock, France’s debt crisis and a stronger dollar outweighed two European Central Bank rate hikes.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:25
A record 20 Chinese brands are competing for attention at this week’s Paris car show. As a domestic slowdown drives consolidation in China’s crowded auto industry, success in Europe could help determine which automakers survive.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:25
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia had received no official proposals for the so-called Ukraine peace plan. He said media leaks described an immediate ceasefire along the line of engagement but offered no ideas for achieving lasting peace, and characterized Western press coverage as essentially leaks and rumors.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:24
Russian oil companies are ready to begin diesel shipments to global markets at any time, while commercial terms are being negotiated. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia plans to import gasoline at least through the end of 2026 to supply the domestic market and replenish reserves. Officials are also considering, but have not decided on, a ban on LPG exports by non-producers through 2026.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:24
Prosecutors say recovered data showed the same scammers contacting victims again weeks later with false promises to retrieve their stolen assets.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:20
RBC-Ukraine reported, citing sources, that Starshield, SpaceX’s military and intelligence satellite program using Starlink infrastructure, has fully resumed operations in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry remains in contact with SpaceX to establish why and how service restrictions were imposed the previous day.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:17
A source at Ukraine’s Defense Ministry told Ukrinform that Starshield, Starlink’s military version, is fully operational again for Ukrainian forces, with reports from military units confirming it remains active. The ministry is consulting partners to establish why and how restrictions were imposed. Ukrainian officials and military personnel reported problems on the morning of October 14; Washington has not officially confirmed imposing restrictions.
Russia launched another wave of punishing attacks on Ukraine as vital internet service was being restored. Ukrainian officials say restrictions on Elon Musk’s Starlink network caused some drones to lose connection in flight. Musk pushed back and pointed to President Donald Trump as responsible for the outage, according to an anonymous Ukrainian defense ministry source.
Ukraine reports slowdowns in Starlink, which is used for battlefield communications and frontline logistics. Elon Musk says any limits on speed or use are decided by the US military and ultimately by the president.
SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Wednesday that any disruption Ukraine reports in using the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. He said the US government owns and controls Starshield, while the military and ultimately the president decide any limits on speed or use.
Restrictions Ukraine has reported on its use of Starlink have highlighted Kyiv's reliance on the US satellite internet system for both offensive and defensive operations against Russia's invasion, analysts and observers say. An unnamed senior Ukrainian official said Starlink data speeds had been “throttled.”
A Ukrainian Defense Ministry source said connectivity for Starlink systems used by the military had been restored and was operating. SpaceX imposed speed restrictions without warning on Oct. 14, disrupting military operations, including the use of mid-range strike and interceptor drones. The ministry is still seeking to clarify the reasons and circumstances; the source did not say whether all restrictions were lifted.
A senior U.S. administration official told Axios that the White House had no role in restricting Starlink in Ukraine. Axios reported that the Trump administration plans to contact SpaceX for answers. Ukraine said limits on Starshield, Starlink’s military version, disrupted some missions. Elon Musk said U.S. authorities own and control Starshield, with usage limits decided by the military and ultimately the president. The White House has not officially commented.
Elon Musk suggested the US government could be behind limits on the speed of SpaceX satellite technology used by Ukraine’s military, which Kyiv says impede its use of key defensive weapons. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Trump’s diesel deal and the restrictions left him feeling “betrayed.” EU leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine at talks in Brussels.
The Daily Telegraph reported that restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine have left a significant portion of the Ukrainian military’s drone arsenal unusable. Communications gaps of 10 to 20 seconds disrupted drone control and forced some missions to be canceled. The paper said a likely halt to intelligence sharing with Washington could further worsen Ukraine’s position.
Elon Musk said the US government, rather than SpaceX, controls any restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite system. Ukraine’s former defence minister urged the removal of speed limits to bolster the country’s defence.
Elon Musk wrote that any limits on speed or use are decided by the US military and ultimately by the president.
Elon Musk said Wednesday that the US government made any decisions to restrict Ukraine’s use of Starshield. Ukrainian officials and US lawmakers had raised concerns about interrupted satellite communications and the consequences for Kyiv’s defence against Moscow.
SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron have been among the biggest losers in the latest tech sell-off. Concerns about China and a potential oversupply in 2029 are weighing on the memory stocks.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:15
Mongolia and Russia plan to sign an agreement on October 15 to upgrade Combined Heat and Power Plant No. 3 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolian Energy Minister Badrakhyn Naidalaa said in Moscow. He said they were working to speed up the plant’s expansion.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:14
Hong Kong plans to offer two plots for sale from October to December: one for housing and one for a student hostel. Officials remain cautious about housing supply despite the market’s recovery. A residential site in Sha Tin measuring 8,015 square metres is due to be tendered in the third quarter of the 2026-27 financial year.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:14
Akturk said the CAATSA sanctions are “incompatible with the spirit of alliance.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:13
Police said a 19-year-old man was charged following an investigation into an alleged plan for a mass shooting that may have targeted a Hindu place of worship.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:12
Illinois police say 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis allegedly planned a mass shooting, possibly targeting a Hindu place of worship. Officers found a rifle, magazines, ammunition and protective gear at his home, along with material expressing white supremacist views. He faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and possessing an unlawful weapon; the investigation continues.
Police in a Chicago suburb say they foiled a potential mass shooting targeting a Hindu place of worship. A teenager is accused of plotting it.
Treasury yields above 5% are increasing borrowing costs for households and the federal government, underscoring the difficulty of financing $2 trillion deficits.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:11
CERN and Mistral say they have documented their intention to form a lasting strategic alliance, with plans to create foundational AI models for scientific discovery.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:10
From the Mexican border to Syria and the Sahel, companies are renting sensor-equipped aircraft to armies and intelligence services for political missions. The discreet market is not invisible.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:09
The European Court of Human Rights has opened proceedings in six cases against Hungary concerning Ukrainian Oschadbank employees who allege they were tortured and unlawfully detained in the spring. Seven staff members were detained on suspicion of money laundering and released the next day; the cash and gold were returned to Ukraine in May.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:06
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Uzbekistan from October 17 to 18 and Tajikistan from October 18 to 20. In Tajikistan, he will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of Government’s 25th meeting. Li will then travel to Russia from October 20 to 22 for the 31st regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:05
Belgian police raided homes belonging to several relatives and associates of Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Wednesday, two lawyers who filed the complaint said. The investigation concerns alleged money laundering linked to mining revenues.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:05
DeepSeek restored its API and Chat Service on Thursday afternoon after an outage that began in the morning. It will refund usage charges from October 8 to 14 as account credit and said it is investigating and making changes to improve stability, without disclosing the cause. The disruption also affected third-party apps using DeepSeek models.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:04
Russia’s sugar output could reach 6.3 million metric tons in the 2026–2027 season, the Bank of Russia said, citing industry analysts. Beet harvest volume was down 13.2% year on year by late September, but yields were significantly higher in southern regions. Consumer sugar prices rose year on year in September as stocks dwindled and exports increased amid rising global prices.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:02
Meduza explains how readers working for large organizations outside Russia can donate through Benevity, whose workplace-giving platform may allow an eligible employer to match contributions. The guide also describes corporate philanthropy and cites IKEA’s support for temporary shelters for refugees.
MMeduzaOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:02
North and South Korea have both tested hypersonic weapons, which military planners fear because of their speed and ability to maneuver in flight. Analysts say the technology is part of a long-running arms race as regional tensions worsen, while cautioning that North Korea’s claimed capabilities are difficult to verify.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:02
Cboe plans to offer options trading on 24 of the most actively traded companies and five ETFs from 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. ET and from 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:01
Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is a major wildcard in forecasts of global sea-level rise. It is melting more aggressively than previously projected, and its impact could be double current estimates.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:01
A Reuters calculation projects Russian federal budget revenue from oil and gas taxes at 1 trillion roubles ($11.97 billion) in October, up 10% from a year earlier. The taxes make up about a fifth of total government income.
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Prominent investor Marc Andreessen has said the Biden administration pushed him to the political right, but sources say his grievances do not always match reality.
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A study says climate change and a strong El Niño combined to propel Hurricane Polo from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 24 hours, with global warming contributing more than El Niño.
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Scientists found that El Niño intensified Pacific Hurricane Polo, but climate change had an even greater impact.
Ledger’s Atom will run apps such as WhatsApp and Instagram, while allowing users to switch between smartphone functions and a protected mode for managing digital assets.
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Ledger introduced Atom, an Android-based security device featuring Solana Mobile integration, controls for AI agents and protections against hardware tampering.
Ledger unveiled the Android-based Atom, a data-only device meant to work alongside a smartphone and provide a secure Ledger OS environment for crypto transactions. The launch comes as Ledger pauses sales of some hardware in Southeast Asia and at German retailer MediaMarkt after a supply-chain tampering incident. More than $86 million in crypto may have been stolen from affected users, though Ledger has not confirmed the scale.
Amazon announced two Bee AI devices and an $11.99 monthly subscription. The devices listen to daily conversations and generate summaries, transcripts, and to-dos. Subscribers can also opt in to Amazon shopping suggestions and Alexa Plus integration.
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Amazon-owned Bee has introduced its first new AI devices since its acquisition: an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. They can summarize conversations, make to-do lists and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99.
Home Depot’s limited-edition holiday sweater, which sold out within minutes, is back in stock today for $29.99 and comes with more than $200 worth of tools.
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Métis leaders in the Fort McMurray region say Prime Minister Mark Carney has not met with them about the proposed Pacific Link pipeline, although he met with chiefs of nearby First Nations.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed trade, economic and energy cooperation at a meeting on the sidelines of the 7th CICA Summit in Baku. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said they focused on progress in implementing key bilateral projects.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the 7th CICA summit in Baku. Lavrov arrived in Azerbaijan the previous day and also held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to hold numerous meetings during the seventh CICA summit in Baku, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. He has already met bilaterally with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces took control of Nefyodovka and Chyornoye in Kharkov Region over the past 24 hours. It reported roughly 1,105 Ukrainian troop casualties across the front lines, including more than 175 in the Battlegroup North’s area, and said 16 Ukrainian motor vehicles were destroyed there.
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