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MilitaryOct 14Starlink restriction 'no surprise' after Musk condemned Ukraine strikes on Russian data centresRestrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, says that "we always knew that allowing a private organisation like Starlink to have such a big impact on the combat operations in Ukraine was going to be challenging", explaining that "it is no surprise" that Starlink services had been thrFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 14In Brussels, Marine Le Pen denounces the "democratic scandal" of the European budgetLa candidate du Rassemblement national réclame la division par deux de la contribution française, à la veille d’un sommet des Vingt-Sept consacré à ce dossier.Le Figaro International
WorldOct 14King Charles III sent a personal letter to Pope Leo XIV to wish him a speedy recovery after his operationThe monarch and the Supreme Pontiff last met last year when he visited him in the Vatican. Charles III has also been receiving treatment since early 2024 for cancer, the nature of which was not revealed.Clarín
BusinessOct 14US proposes imposing fees on Spanish ships and restricting certain imports from SpainThe Federal Maritime Commission suggests imposing fines on Spanish ships and limiting imports following tensions over restrictions in Algeciras. The measure seeks to respond to commercial and defense conflicts, evaluating its impact and possible adjustments through public consultation.Clarín
PoliticsOct 14Trump sparks outrage over AI tiger video after sharing footage of fatal UK attackDonald Trump has sparked outrage after sharing the distressing footage of a 23-year-old man with mental illness being fatally mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, captioned "Don't ever mess with nature!" This followed hours later by an AI-generated video of himself taming a tiger. The posts have been condemned as disrespectful to the victim, William Chapman, and his grieving family, who have urged people to stop sharing harrowing content of the attack. Vedika Bahl goes through it.France 24 [en]
ConflictOct 14Ukraine Accuses US Of Helping Russia As Missiles Hit KyivChannels TV
WorldOct 14Vinícius handed four-match ban, to miss Real Madrid’s Clasico against BarcelonaReal Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been handed a four-match suspension after pulling an opponent’s hair during his side’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday. The post Vinícius handed four-match ban, to miss Real Madrid’s Clasico against Barcelona appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 14Barcola Scores Hat-Trick As Liverpool Thrash LASKBarcola had come under fire for some lacklustre performances since his blockbuster £123 million ($161 million) move from Paris Saint-Germain in August. The post Barcola Scores Hat-Trick As Liverpool Thrash LASK appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
ConflictOct 14Germany has stood by Ukraine throughout Russia’s invasion. A trial over the Nord Stream explosions could put Berlin’s unconditional support to the test.The trial of Ukrainian national Serhiy Kuznetsov began in Hamburg on October 14. Investigators allege that he took part in the September 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 14Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action supportAward-winning author Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from the UK over her support for Palestine ActionAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 14GOP Sen. Tillis asks Musk to explain Ukraine losing access to StarlinkSen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is pressing Elon Musk to explain Ukraine’s loss of military access to Starlink and expressing hope that Ukraine’s restricted access to the space-based communications network was because of an error and not a deliberate decision. Tillis called on Musk in a social media post to “please tell me these overnight disruptions…The Hill
BusinessOct 14IMF chief says it will 'take time' to restore confidence in France's financesFrance will need time to bring its public finances under control and fully restore investor confidence, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday, as rising borrowing costs put renewed pressure on the eurozone’s second-biggest economy.RFI [en]
ConflictOct 14Ihnat: Ukrainian air defense shoots down more than 100 Russian drones in one dayUkrinform [en]
WorldOct 14Barcola Scores Hat-trick As Liverpool Thrash LASKBarcola had come under fire for some lacklustre performances since his blockbuster £123 million ($161 million) move from Paris Saint-Germain in August. The post Barcola Scores Hat-trick As Liverpool Thrash LASK appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 14Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK 6-3 in Champions LeagueBradley Barcola silenced his critics as the Liverpool forward ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in a chaotic 6-3 win against LASK in the Champions League on Wednesday. The post Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK 6-3 in Champions League appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 14Rutte: "NATO will never strike first – We are a defensive alliance" VIDEORussia does not pose an immediate threat to NATO, Alliance Secretary General Mark Rutte said.b92 · serbia
WorldOct 14Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six... but concede three cheap goalsBarcola starts to justify £123m price tag with hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for sixThe Telegraph
PoliticsOct 14This is the maximum security mega-prison that Costa Rica inaugurated, inspired by Bukele's Cecot to combat organized crimeConozca el diseño de las celdas, las áreas de visitas, los controles de seguridad y las condiciones de reclusión dentro del nuevo penal.El Tiempo
WorldOct 14Man United line up three-man shortlist as sack looms for Michael CarrickManchester United are reportedly considering Brighton and Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler, former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte as potential replacements for Michael Carrick if the club decides to part ways with its current manager. The post Man United line up three-man shortlist as sack looms for Michael Carrick appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 14Bangladesh arrests two for luring locals to fight for Russia in UkraineAl Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 14UK to accelerate delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine – BurnhamUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that British support for Ukraine would remain unwavering and announced that deliveries of air defense systems would be accelerated.Ukrinform [en]
HealthOct 14Pope Out Of Bed, Progress ‘Normal’ After Lung Cancer OperationPart of the pope's right lung was removed in Tuesday's operation at Rome's Gemelli hospital and the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is now awaiting the results of a biopsy to determine if the cancer has spread. The post Pope Out Of Bed, Progress ‘Normal’ After Lung Cancer Operation appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HealthOct 14Doctor on Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis: "Don't have to be a smoker in order to get lung cancer"The Vatican says that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, but is recovering as expected from a surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports, plus Dr. Jonathan LaPook comments on the Pope's health.CBS News
ConflictOct 14U.S. wants to "put pressure on Ukraine" to end war, former ambassador saysThe U.S. may have intentionally withheld warnings to Ukraine of the Russian attack that killed six people and cut power to over 600,000, sources tell CBS News. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor shares his thoughts.CBS News