Ukraine’s military is still having problems using the Starlink satellite internet system, even after President Donald Trump said Elon Musk had fixed it. The military version of Starlink, called Starshield, is important for Ukraine to protect itself from missile and drone attacks by Russia.
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Ukraine uses Starlink, a satellite internet service, to help defend against Russian attacks.
Starshield is a special military version of Starlink.
The Starlink system has been slow or not working well for Ukraine recently.
President Donald Trump said Elon Musk restored the Starlink service.
Despite this promise, Ukraine’s military still experiences connection problems.
Starlink helps Ukraine communicate and gathers information during the conflict.
Elon Musk is the owner of SpaceX, the company that operates Starlink.
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to a local ceasefire in the city of Oleshky, which has been under Russian control for four years. President Donald Trump said that First Lady Melania Trump helped make this ceasefire happen. The ceasefire is planned to start in one week.
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire in Oleshky, a city occupied by Russia for four years.
The ceasefire will begin in about one week.
President Donald Trump credited First Lady Melania Trump with initiating the ceasefire agreement.
Oleshky is located in Ukraine and has been controlled by Russia since the conflict started.
The ceasefire is described as local, meaning it applies only to the area around Oleshky.
This agreement aims to reduce fighting in that specific area.
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A new government-backed official in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has asked rebel fighters to give up their weapons after losing control of the regional capital, Mekelle. Despite this, Tigray rebel leaders said they will keep fighting, and some clashes continue in the area.
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Tigray rebels lost control of Mekelle in early October after government forces entered the city.
The Ethiopian government set up a temporary six-month administration in Tigray to restore services and prepare elections.
Some fighting continues, including a reported drone strike causing civilian casualties.
A senior official in the new Tigray administration urged rebels to stop fighting and return home.
Rebel commander Lieutenant General Fisseha Kidanu said the resistance would continue and encouraged attacks on government forces.
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) claims to have caused heavy losses to government forces, but these claims are unverified.
The Tigray Peace Force, allied with the government, includes former TPLF fighters and complicates the conflict.
Renewed fighting has broken the November 2022 peace agreement that ended a deadly war causing around 500,000 civilian deaths.
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A judge in Ecuador has ordered Luisa Gonzalez, a former left-wing presidential candidate, to stay in jail after her arrest on money laundering charges. Gonzalez and her political party say the accusations are political persecution, while prosecutors are investigating campaign financing linked to the 2023 election.
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Luisa Gonzalez, 48, was arrested in Canuto, Ecuador, for alleged money laundering.
She ran against right-wing President Daniel Noboa in the 2023 election and lost in the April 2025 run-off.
Prosecutors are investigating $500,000 spent on campaign advertising during the presidential race.
Gonzalez, her party (Citizen Revolution), and former President Rafael Correa say the arrest is political persecution.
Other members of Citizen Revolution face legal trouble, including Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and former Vice President Jorge Glas.
Gonzalez denies any wrongdoing and calls the charges “absurd.”
President Daniel Noboa is allied with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Citizen Revolution has been banned from participating in upcoming local elections.
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A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers has asked the Trump administration to restore and increase Ukraine’s access to Starshield satellite technology. They warned that not doing this could harm Ukraine’s ability to fight Russian military actions.
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Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are involved in this request.
The lawmakers support Ukraine strongly in its conflict with Russia.
They sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The letter urges expanding Ukraine’s use of Starshield satellite systems.
Starshield satellites help military communication and operations.
The lawmakers warn that limiting access could hurt Ukraine’s defense efforts.
This request relates to ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine’s military needs.
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CBS News is reopening the case of Michelle Parker, a woman who disappeared in Florida 15 years ago after a fight about an engagement ring. Her ex-fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., was recently arrested, and the family is still seeking answers about what happened to her.
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Michelle Parker disappeared in Florida 15 years ago.
Her disappearance began with a dispute over an engagement ring.
Dale Smith Jr., her ex-fiancé, was arrested recently in connection with the case.
The case is considered one of Florida's most haunting missing persons cases.
CBS News correspondents Shanelle Kaul and Cristian Benavides are reporting on the case.
Family members of Michelle Parker continue to fight for answers.
The story is featured on the CBS show "48 Hours" and its podcast "Case by Case."
The article is part of a series covering many unsolved or notable crime cases.
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A gunman opened fire in towns west of Paris, killing one person and injuring several others, including a 12-year-old girl. French President Emmanuel Macron described the incident as a racist terrorist attack and called for unity against racism.
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The shooting happened on Friday morning in Trappes and La Verrière, towns west of Paris.
One person was killed, and a 12-year-old girl was seriously wounded with eight gunshot wounds.
The gunman fired at multiple targets, including a petrol station, medical center, and playground.
The suspect is a 39-year-old man named Kevin T., who was arrested by police.
Authorities found a British WWII-era submachine gun and teargas grenades in the suspect’s car.
The suspect also booby-trapped his home with gas canisters and electric wires.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors are investigating the attack as racially and religiously motivated.
President Macron and local officials stressed the importance of respect, unity, and stopping racist violence.
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Storm Austen has caused strong winds and heavy rain in southern England, Wales, and the Channel Islands, leading to power outages, school closures, travel delays, and damage such as the collapse of part of Brighton's West Pier. Another storm, Boelo, is expected to bring more bad weather with strong winds and rain to parts of Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland this weekend.
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Over 15,000 homes lost power due to Storm Austen, mostly in southern England and Wales.
Wind speeds reached up to 84 mph in Jersey and up to 76 mph in Guernsey.
Brighton's historic West Pier partially collapsed into the sea because of the storm.
Schools on Jersey, Guernsey, and some in Cornwall were closed or delayed.
Families were evacuated from a holiday park in Cornwall for safety.
Ferry services between the UK and France were canceled, causing food shortages in the Channel Islands.
Train services were slowed or disrupted due to fallen trees and damaged tracks.
The Met Office issued an amber wind warning for next weekend’s Storm Boelo affecting Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland, with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
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France experienced violent riots with looting and arson, leading to curfews and criticism of government response. Meanwhile, there were international developments including a US envoy meeting Russia’s President Putin after a hostage release, and tense elections in Israel with President Trump endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Riots in France involved looting, burning of public buildings, and led to curfews.
President Macron admitted failures in preventing the violence and intelligence gathering.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen gained support amid political turmoil.
Protests similar to those in France also occurred in Milan, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium.
US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Putin after the release of a US hostage held for four years.
The hostage release followed the US lifting some sanctions on Russian diesel fuel.
Israel held elections amid falling out over recent conflicts, with candidates debating war responsibilities.
President Trump publicly supported Netanyahu, despite reports of private criticisms of him in the past.
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Senior military observers reported seeing a fast, black triangular object flying over a secret site in the western US. The object moved at about 1,800 mph, showed no signs of normal aircraft, and disappeared quickly without leaving a trace, according to new Pentagon files released under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Two senior military observers saw a black triangular object over a sensitive US location earlier this year.
The object flew extremely fast, about 1,800 miles per hour.
It showed no usual features of known military aircraft, such as exhaust or noise.
The sighting was reported to the Defense Department but the exact site name was kept secret.
The Pentagon calls these sightings “unidentified anomalous phenomena” (UAP), not UFOs.
The object was described like a drone with a wingspan between 9 and 15 feet.
The Pentagon has been releasing UFO-related documents since President Trump promised more transparency.
The latest release included few documents and no photos or videos of the sighting.
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Prince William said he once dreamed of becoming a policeman or a DJ. On BBC One's The Graham Norton Show, he called himself "DJ Xara" but admitted he was not very good at DJing.
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Prince William appeared on The Graham Norton Show on BBC One.
He said he once wanted to be a policeman because he thought it was "quite cool."
He also had a phase where he wanted to become a DJ.
He gave himself the DJ name "DJ Xara."
He said he was not very skilled as a DJ and could not play for school parties.
The show featured a special edition for the Earthshot Prize, an environmental initiative started by Prince William in 2020.
Other guests on the show included Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin, and Hannah Waddingham.
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Israel has locked down the occupied West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting near Hebron. Israeli forces conducted raids and made arrests, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a large military operation.
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Two Israeli soldiers were shot and killed near Hebron in the West Bank.
Israel responded by locking down the entire occupied West Bank.
Israeli forces raided Palestinian homes as part of the security measures.
Several residents were arrested during these raids.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a military operation larger than any since 1967.
The West Bank is considered occupied territory under Israeli control.
The incident has increased tensions between Israelis and Palestinians in the area.
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Dónal Lunny, a well-known Irish musician who helped bring traditional Irish music to a larger audience, has died at age 79. He was a founding member of famous bands like Planxty and The Bothy Band, and he worked on music for TV, films, and with popular contemporary artists.
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Dónal Lunny was born in 1947 in Tullamore, Ireland, and moved to Newbridge at age five.
He helped start three important Irish music groups: The Bothy Band, Planxty, and Moving Hearts.
Lunny was known for playing many instruments, including the bouzouki, guitar, keyboards, and bodhrán (an Irish drum).
In 1973, he founded Mulligan Records, which produced music for many Irish artists.
He co-composed "Timedance" for the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest’s interval act, which influenced the famous show Riverdance.
Lunny worked with well-known artists like Kate Bush, Rod Stewart, and Mark Knopfler.
He composed music for TV shows and films, including the movie "This Is My Father."
Irish musicians and archives credit him with having a major influence on the growth and revival of Irish traditional music.
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A foreign man was beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban, South Africa, during protests against illegal immigration. The killing happened amid rising anger over immigration, high unemployment, and poverty in the country, which has seen repeated violence linked to tensions with migrants.
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The victim, in his late 30s or early 40s, was attacked during anti-illegal immigration protests in Durban.
Police have not identified the victim or confirmed his nationality and warn against spreading unverified information.
South Africa has around 3.1 million foreign nationals and many undocumented migrants.
The country has a very high unemployment rate, which reached 33.6% in mid-2026.
About 67% of South Africans live below the national poverty line.
Anti-migrant violence has caused some deaths and led tens of thousands of migrants to leave South Africa.
Neighboring countries have reported deaths of their citizens in xenophobic attacks tied to these protests.
President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the violence but admitted border control failures have made the situation worse.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces declining popularity before a key parliamentary election amid violence in the West Bank. Political experts say a military operation there might not improve his chances, and his defeat could benefit Israel according to some analysts.
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Israel is preparing for an important parliamentary election during renewed violence in the occupied West Bank.
Netanyahu’s popularity has dropped since the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.
Some argue that launching a new military operation in the West Bank would not help Netanyahu politically.
Israeli elections depend more on the political alliances that can form a majority government than on Netanyahu’s personal popularity.
Historically, Netanyahu has won elections even when polls were unfavorable to him.
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Netanyahu, which is seen as unusual compared to past American presidents’ stance toward him.
Some analysts believe that Netanyahu losing the election might be better for Israel’s future.
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Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, killing seven people and injuring 34. The attackers fled, and authorities are investigating the incident.
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The shooting happened at a church in Karak, about 110 miles south of Amman, Jordan's capital.
Three gunmen were seen approaching the church and firing weapons, including pistols and a semiautomatic rifle.
Seven people were killed, and 34 others were wounded; 27 were still receiving medical treatment.
The attackers' identities are unknown, and it is unclear if any were caught or killed.
Jordan's King Abdullah II condemned the attack and promised strict punishment for those responsible.
Leaders from nearby countries and religious figures also condemned the shooting.
Karak has a small Christian community and was the site of a violent attack in 2016 involving gunmen attacking police and tourists.
Jordanian security forces continue to investigate the shooting fully.
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A chemical leak in northeast Ohio was caused by a worker’s mistake that triggered a chemical reaction in a storage tank. Officials have lifted evacuation orders after confirming the area is now safe.
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The leak occurred at MC Tank Terminal in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
The tank contained glycidyl methacrylate, a chemical used to improve plastics and paints.
An employee introduced heat to the tank during liquid transfer, causing the reaction.
There was no fire or explosion during the incident.
Hundreds of residents were evacuated, and 57 people received hospital treatment.
The chemical venting process finished late Thursday, allowing safety checks to begin.
The company accepted responsibility for the incident.
Officials continue to investigate the cause and circumstances of the leak.
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First Lady Melania Trump announced she helped arrange a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky, starting October 29. The ceasefire will allow humanitarian aid to reach the area and help evacuate elderly residents.
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The ceasefire is localized to the city of Oleshky, which is occupied by Russian forces.
It is described as temporary, but the exact length is not clear.
The ceasefire allows aid to enter and safe evacuation for mostly elderly civilians in Oleshky.
Both Russia and Ukraine agreed to the ceasefire, and the Russian military is coordinating its timing.
The Ukrainian military plans to follow the ceasefire orders.
Oleshky’s population has dropped from about 24,000 before the war to around 1,700-2,000 now.
This is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to promote peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
President Donald Trump praised the First Lady's work and mentioned cooperation from both sides.
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Hurricane Vance is getting stronger and is expected to become a major hurricane by Friday night. The storm will bring big waves to the coasts of southern and southwestern Mexico this weekend and into next week.
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Hurricane Vance is currently intensifying and will strengthen steadily over the next day.
The National Hurricane Center projects it will become a major hurricane by Friday night.
Large ocean waves caused by Vance will impact the southern and southwestern coasts of Mexico.
These swells will start this weekend and last into the following week.
Residents in affected areas should prepare for hazardous conditions from the storm and waves.
A major hurricane means it will have very strong winds and possibly heavy rain.
The hurricane’s movement and strength will be closely monitored by weather experts.
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