Donald Trump says Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s internet access through Starlink. Volodymyr Zelensky had said the military’s connection was not yet fully restored, while Musk has repeatedly denied imposing restrictions. Trump declined to address a report that he pressed Musk, saying only that Musk had put the service back.

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US President Donald Trump said Ukraine’s access to the military-grade Starshield satellite service had been restored. He declined to say whether he had contacted SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to ask him to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of the system, adding that their relationship was very good. The Wall Street Journal reported that the service was operating more normally after a conversation between the two, though some Ukrainian officials said it was not fully restored.

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A Ukrainian official said Starlink in Ukraine remains capped at 161 kilometers per hour, rejecting reports that service returned to normal after a call between Trump and Musk. The cap continues to constrain military operations, while Ukraine seeks to restore the previous speeds and determine why the restriction was imposed.

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The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump asked Musk to end Starlink’s slowdown. The paper previously reported that Musk, a critic of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had ordered SpaceX’s Starlink service to be slowed.

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The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing U.S. officials, that President Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to remove restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Starlink.

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The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reports that Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to lift restrictions on Starlink’s military service in Ukraine. Trump was frustrated by a speed cap of about 160 kilometers per hour. U.S. and Ukrainian officials said the system began working “more normally” after their call, and Ukrainian drone commanders said the limits had been lifted, though testing continued.

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Organisations and businesses are rushing to update systems after PHP developers disclosed critical vulnerabilities. Websites were taken offline, and the UK government temporarily disabled some services as a precaution. Researchers warn that unpatched flaws could expose millions of sites to hacking, though no successful attacks have been reported so far.

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AI found vulnerabilities in PHP technology that hackers could exploit, prompting governments and cybersecurity agencies worldwide to work to contain the threat. PHP powers more than 70% of websites, including Wikipedia and shopping sites, and developers have released patches. Wiz called the flaw the most severe ever detected, while OpenAI described the discovery as highly impactful.

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AI models uncovered a security bug hidden in PHP for more than a decade, which OpenAI called one of the most impactful in recent memory. Websites worldwide, including a Pokémon sleep tracker and the Dutch parliament, went offline to get ahead of hackers.

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Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites on Wednesday after two critical flaws were uncovered in PHP, a programming language underpinning a large share of the internet.

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The Supreme Court ruled that New Hampshire may limit the use of student IDs for voting, siding with Republicans who said a lower court ruling blocking enforcement came too close to Election Day.

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The Supreme Court ruled that New Hampshire student IDs cannot be used to vote in November. The court said a federal judge should not have changed the rules so close to the Nov. 3 midterm elections, a win for Republicans.

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned a controversial ad by Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. DeWine did not withdraw his endorsement of Ramaswamy.

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Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has condemned a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Democrat Amy Acton.

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US Vice President JD Vance defended a provocative ad by Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against Democratic rival Amy Acton in Ohio’s governor’s race, telling Republicans to stop complaining and win. The ad features Acton’s estranged mother disputing her account of childhood abuse and urging voters not to support her.

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DeWine condemned Ramaswamy’s ad, saying it was wrong to run it and calling on him to remove it.

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Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton called a campaign attack ad by Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy “despicable.” The ad features Acton’s estranged mother and has sparked political backlash. Ohio’s secretary of state is reviewing complaints that it may initially have aired without a legally required disclaimer identifying who paid for it.

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Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Democrat Dr. Amy Acton.

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Sources say the Justice Department is investigating the actions of longtime Trump ally Corey Lewandowski at the Department of Homeland Security after a referral from an inspector general. Lewandowski served as top aide to ousted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

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A person familiar with the matter told NBC News that the Department of Justice is investigating allegations against Corey Lewandowski, a former Trump campaign manager.

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature says 96% of the world’s shallow-water coral reef systems are critically endangered, with nearly all at risk of collapse by 2075 if climate change continues. Climate-driven heat stress is the most consistent threat, while overfishing, coastal development, pollution, tourism and storms also degrade reefs.

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A global assessment says nearly all of the world’s coral reef ecosystems face a high risk of collapse over the next 50 years, mainly because of warming oceans and heat waves.

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A UN nature-adviser assessment coordinated by the IUCN finds that global heating puts 96% of coral reefs across more than 80 countries at risk, up from 24% already classed as critically endangered. Scientists say rapid cuts to fossil fuel use and strong local conservation could still help reefs survive.

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A magnitude 7 earthquake struck China’s southwestern Tibet region at about 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 32, Xinhua reported, citing Nagqu City’s emergency management bureau. Eleven of the injured were in serious condition, while 21 had minor injuries.

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State media said a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens. Hundreds of houses collapsed.

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A strong earthquake struck China’s Tibet region, causing casualties. It originated at a depth of 10 kilometres.

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A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, killing at least 16 people and injuring another 32, Xinhua reported.

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A magnitude 7 earthquake struck China’s Tibet region at 10:30 p.m. local time on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey.

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Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to keep warming up during the national anthem before Philadelphia’s season opener. Trump called him a “total disgrace” and demanded an apology to those who died for the flag and country. James had not publicly responded by Thursday evening. The report also recounts their history of public criticism and James’s comments on social and political issues.

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US President Donald Trump criticised LeBron James over what he called disrespectful behaviour during the US national anthem at a recent NBA game. Trump shared a video of James moving his arms and making shooting motions while standing in line with Philadelphia 76ers players, and called on him to apologise to American warriors and heroes who died for the flag and country.

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The New York City Council voted Thursday to bar horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park starting in June 2028, bringing a historic tourist attraction and long-standing industry to an end.

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New York City council passed a bill Thursday that would prohibit horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, tightening restrictions after a teenage tourist died last spring.

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New York City leaders voted Thursday to prohibit horse-drawn carriages in two years, bringing the practice to an end in the city.

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New York City's council has approved a ban on the city's well-known horse-drawn carriages, to take effect in June 2028. Mayor Zohran Mamdani backed the proposal. The death of an 18-year-old after a horse bolted and caused a fatal fall was the final catalyst. The BBC spoke with tourists, residents and carriage workers about the industry and the ban.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has apparently been jailbroken, with a modder showing a custom Mario Kart World featuring characters including Cinnamoroll, the red Angry Bird, and Peter Griffin. OpenAI’s Codex reportedly helped create the exploit, which must be launched through SmileBASIC 4 and remains complex for most users.

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The International Criminal Court received the European Union’s top rights prize on Thursday while facing US sanctions. The award was a show of support that could upset President Donald Trump. European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola said it recognised the court’s work upholding international law and justice; the ICC said it and its officials faced unprecedented challenges.

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The EU has given its top human rights award to the International Criminal Court, two weeks after US President Donald Trump vowed to dismantle the court with fresh sanctions.

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The European Parliament says this year’s Sakharov Prize honors the International Criminal Court for its “important work in upholding international law and justice.” The Hague-based tribunal has faced intensifying attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

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The International Criminal Court and officials working there have received the EU’s top human rights honor, the Sakharov Prize, an official said Thursday. The award followed by days the Trump administration’s sweeping sanctions on the court, imposed as part of a campaign to dismantle it over investigations involving the United States and its allies, including Israel. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the prize recognizes the court’s work upholding international law and justice.

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The International Criminal Court has received the European Union’s 2026 Sakharov Prize, the EU’s top award for human rights work.

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The International Criminal Court has won the European Union's Sakharov human rights prize.

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Gabriela Rivadeneira, head of the leftist Citizens Revolution party, said on Thursday that former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez had been arrested.

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Canva is making its new image model available to all users, promising improved performance, greater customization and lower costs.

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