President Donald Trump said that neither he nor Elon Musk was responsible for the recent Starlink internet outage in Ukraine. This comment came during a disagreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about renewed attacks on Russian oil refineries.
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Ukraine experienced an outage of its Starlink internet service earlier this week.
Starlink is a satellite internet system owned by SpaceX, a company founded by Elon Musk.
President Trump denied any involvement in causing the Starlink outage.
Elon Musk was also stated by Trump not to be responsible for the outage.
The statements were made amid tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky.
The disagreement involved Ukraine resuming strikes on oil refineries in Russia.
Starlink internet has been important for Ukraine’s communications during the conflict.
The cause of the Starlink outage was not confirmed in this report.
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President Donald Trump denied that he limited Ukraine’s access to Starlink’s military-type internet network called Starshield. The network slowdown happened amid tensions between the US and Ukraine after Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, which affected Ukraine’s defense against Russian drone strikes.
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Ukraine’s ability to use Starshield was restricted, limiting drone speed and defense capabilities.
President Trump and Elon Musk both said they were not responsible for the network slowdown.
Reuters reported the US government might have ordered the restrictions from inside the White House.
Starlink is a high-speed civilian internet operated by SpaceX; Starshield is the military version used by the Pentagon.
Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after a controversial diesel deal between Russia and the US.
The US had warned it could stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine if attacks on Russian energy facilities continued.
About 600,000 Ukrainians lost power after Russian strikes destroyed communication and energy sites.
A group of US senators requested an investigation into the Starlink network disruptions affecting Ukraine’s defense.
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Tensions between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky increased after Trump made a diesel fuel deal with Russia and expressed a wish for Zelensky’s replacement. Meanwhile, thousands of young protesters in India’s “Cockroach movement” were detained ahead of a voter fraud demonstration, raising concerns about government repression.
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President Trump made a diesel fuel deal with Russia before the US Midterm elections, which President Zelensky called “weak” and felt betrayed by.
Trump expressed a desire for Zelensky to be replaced and warned him not to attack Russian oil refineries.
Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, but it did not succeed.
Zelensky sought support and solutions from European countries amid the conflict.
In India, thousands of Generation Z protesters from the Cockroach movement were arrested and held in stadiums and community halls to stop their demonstration.
The Indian government said detentions were to protect civilians, but the UN Human Rights Office urged respect for peaceful protests.
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach movement, was arrested upon arrival and detained again recently.
The article includes analysis from journalists and experts discussing these events.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea, two neighboring countries in East Africa, have a long history of conflict over land. After a war from 1998 to 2000 and a peace agreement in 2018, tensions still exist with accusations of rebel support and attacks on key areas. The situation is tense, and efforts through talks are ongoing to avoid another war.
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Eritrea became independent from Ethiopia in 1993.
The two countries fought a war from 1998 to 2000 over border disputes.
They were technically still at war for nearly 20 years until a peace deal in 2018 called the Jeddah accord.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing rebel fighters in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Eritrea claims Ethiopia wants to take control of one of its important ports on the Red Sea.
Both sides have deep-rooted mistrust despite the peace deal.
Experts on African politics are discussing whether diplomacy can solve these problems and prevent war.
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HBO is bringing back the TV show "Girls" with its original cast. The show, created by Lena Dunham, originally aired from 2012 to 2017 and showed the lives of friends in their twenties living in New York City.
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HBO announced a revival of the series "Girls."
The original cast will return for the new version.
"Girls" first aired from 2012 to 2017.
Lena Dunham created the show.
The show focused on twenty-something friends in New York City.
The original show was known for being raw and controversial.
A 2013 CBS News story gave a behind-the-scenes look at the show.
Cast members Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, and Jemima Kirke appeared in the original series.
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A man named Kaylub Giamanco stopped a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, by shooting the teenage attacker inside the building. The attack killed three students and a teacher, injured others, and ended when the attacker died inside the school.
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Kaylub Giamanco, who has two daughters at the school, stopped the Oregon school shooting by shooting the teenage gunman.
The attacker was a 16-year-old boy who entered the school by shooting through locked doors.
Three students aged 5, 8, and 11 and one teacher were killed in the attack.
Another student (7 years old) and a teacher (54 years old) were seriously injured.
The gunman used a pump-action shotgun bought by his mother, which is legal for minors in Oregon with parental consent.
Police arrived within minutes after the first emergency calls and found the attacker dead inside the school.
The man who stopped the shooter is not seeking recognition but thanks first responders and the community.
Memorials appeared near the school in memory of the victims.
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Kenya has confirmed its third case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, linked to the first patient who died in Nairobi. The latest patient, a 65-year-old woman and close relative of earlier cases, is in quarantine and receiving care; the virus outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and has spread to Kenya through travel.
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Kenya's third Ebola case is a 65-year-old woman who was a close contact of the first and second Ebola patients.
She was quarantined on October 6 and tested positive after showing symptoms like fever and sore throat.
The Ebola strain involved is called Bundibugyo, which has no licensed vaccine yet but some vaccines are being tested.
The first Ebola case in Kenya was a man who traveled from DRC to Uganda and then flew to Nairobi, where he died on October 5.
Out of 130 people who had contact with Ebola patients, 127 are in quarantine to prevent further spread.
The Ebola outbreak in DRC is the second largest ever, with over 9,000 cases and 4,300 deaths since May.
There are calls from Africa CDC and DRC health officials for more transparency in how Ebola response funds (over $700 million) are used.
Ebola cases have recently been detected in a new province in DRC bordering the Central African Republic, expanding the outbreak area.
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has dropped to its lowest level since records began in 1988, mainly due to stronger government efforts under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. However, this progress is at risk ahead of an important presidential runoff election on October 25, with Lula and his opponent Flávio Bolsonaro holding very different views on rainforest protection and relations with the US under President Donald Trump.
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Amazon deforestation fell by 41.8% over the past year to 3,335 square kilometers, the lowest since 1988.
Since President Lula took office in 2022, deforestation has decreased by 71.2% because of better enforcement and more investment in environmental agencies.
Brazilian states with the most deforestation in 2026 were Pará (33.9%), Mato Grosso (25.5%), and Amazonas (15.7%), all seeing over 45% reductions from the previous year.
The Cerrado, a neighboring savanna region, saw its lowest deforestation since 2001, down 48.4% over four years.
Jair Bolsonaro’s 2019-2023 term saw a 59.5% rise in Amazon deforestation due to weak forest protections and support for illegal activities.
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Jair Bolsonaro, supports interests linked to deforestation and does not prioritize addressing climate change.
Lula accuses President Donald Trump of wanting to colonize Brazil and defends the Amazon as important to Brazil’s sovereignty.
Voter support in the Amazon region divides along lines of environmental impact: Bolsonaro wins in degraded areas, Lula in better-preserved forests and cities.
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President Donald Trump said his administration did not slow down a satellite system owned by Elon Musk that Ukraine uses in its war against Russia. Ukrainian officials doubt Trump's claim and think someone in the U.S. government was involved in limiting the system's use.
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President Trump denied his administration disrupted the satellite system used by Ukraine.
The satellite system is owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, called Starlink, and helps Ukraine with communication and drone control.
Restrictions on the system reduced Ukraine’s ability to stop Russian drone attacks for about 24 hours.
Ukrainian officials believe the White House was involved in slowing the satellite system.
Musk said the Starshield system, controlled by the U.S. government, can only be limited by the U.S. military or President Trump.
Ukraine uses two satellite systems: Starlink for defense and communications, and Starshield controlled by the U.S. for offensive military actions.
The restrictions happened after disagreements between the U.S. and Ukraine over President Trump’s deal to lift sanctions on Russian oil.
President Zelensky criticized Trump’s deal and Trump responded by urging Ukraine to choose new leadership.
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A well-known person has asked London’s High Court to stop two news organizations from publishing serious allegations, including sexual offence claims, against him. The individual submitted medical evidence saying that if the allegations were made public, he might try to take his own life, and the court is expected to decide on the case later this month.
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The person asking for the publication ban is described as "well-known" and denies the allegations.
ITV’s news producer ITN and The Guardian’s publisher Guardian News & Media conducted an investigation over several years.
The man submitted medical reports saying that publishing the allegations puts his life at risk and has already caused two suicide attempts.
ITN and Guardian argue the court should not stop publication because mental health experts have protections in place for people at risk of suicide.
The court has kept the identities of the man and some other people involved private during these proceedings.
Two individuals who agreed to be named in future reports on the case also have anonymity in the current hearing.
One anonymous source claims to be a victim of a sexual offence by the man.
A trial to decide if the allegations can be published is scheduled for later this month.
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A judge has dismissed a rape lawsuit against private equity billionaire Leon Black after the plaintiff said she could not continue due to serious medical and mental health reasons. The woman accused Black of assault in 2002 and claimed she was connected to Jeffrey Epstein, but the case ended without a trial.
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The lawsuit accused Leon Black of rape and said Epstein’s associate handed the plaintiff to him.
The plaintiff, “Jane Doe,” said she was medically unable to continue and at risk of a psychiatric crisis, including suicide.
The case was dismissed by a federal judge after the plaintiff requested it.
Black denied all allegations and called the lawsuit false.
Black’s lawyer said the dismissal was voluntary and not part of any deal.
Black has faced congressional scrutiny for ignoring subpoenas related to Epstein investigations.
Black paid Epstein about $170 million in fees between 2012 and 2017, after Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea for crimes involving a minor.
Epstein died in prison in 2019 while charged with sex trafficking.
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Authorities are investigating the death of a man who fell from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Following the accident, 11 roller coasters with similar restraint systems have been temporarily closed at parks in the U.S. and Canada.
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A 42-year-old man fell from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and died.
Police and state regulators are investigating the cause of the fall.
Sea World Orlando and La Ronde in Montreal also closed some roller coasters as a safety precaution.
Most closed coasters have the same manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard, and use similar "clamshell" restraint systems.
Witnesses and riders reported concerns about the coaster restraints before the accident.
The Georgia Goliath coaster lacks secondary safety restraints like seat belts.
The coaster closures will likely continue until investigations explain the restraint failure.
Roller coaster restraint systems are chosen based on ride speed and forces during the ride.
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Police feared that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor might try to delay their search of his home by saying the property belonged to King Charles. Legal documents revealed that police sought warrants to enter his homes quickly to avoid losing evidence during their investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Last week, a court ruled that the warrants police used were unlawful.
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Police believed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could argue the home was owned by King Charles, which might slow down their search.
They applied for search warrants to prevent any delays in accessing his homes at Sandringham and Windsor.
The investigation is linked to documents from the US Department of Justice about Andrew’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police wanted to collect paperwork, electronic devices, and other evidence related to Andrew’s role as UK trade envoy and Epstein connections.
The search at Royal Lodge lasted from 18 to 24 February.
Andrew was arrested on 19 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office and was interviewed at a police station before being released under investigation.
Last week, a court ruled that the search warrants used by police were unlawful.
Andrew has denied wrongdoing in connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
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American photographer Heidi Levine was hospitalized after being attacked by Israeli settlers while reporting in the West Bank. The incident is part of a series of attacks on Palestinians and journalists in the area, which is home to both Palestinian residents and Israeli settlers.
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Heidi Levine, working for The Washington Post, was attacked and injured while covering Palestinian villagers harvesting olives.
Levine was wearing a vest labeled “PRESS” but was knocked down and kicked multiple times. Her camera and phone were taken.
The attack took place in the West Bank, an area with about 3 million Palestinians and 500,000 Israeli settlers.
Israeli troops were present but did not intervene during the reported attack.
Since the start of the year, around 1,600 attacks by settlers have been reported, causing injuries and property damage in Palestinian communities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violence and said the incident is under investigation.
Human rights groups described the attack as part of a larger pattern of violence and displacement of Palestinians by settlers.
The U.S. State Department and Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry were contacted for comments but no immediate responses were noted.
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The article reports on concerns about changes in U.S. policy toward Russia under President Trump and the impact on European security. Former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves says Europe needs to act more united and independent to protect its interests as U.S. support for Ukraine appears to weaken.
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President Trump’s administration is seen as moving closer to Russia, partly due to U.S. domestic political reasons.
Ukraine is facing a tougher diplomatic and military situation as U.S. support decreases.
Europe is increasing its financial aid for Ukraine’s defense.
Ilves says Europe must find political unity and build military strength to defend itself.
European countries show division because of different national interests and attitudes toward Russia.
There is a risk that internal disagreements will slow down European actions on security.
European strategic independence is described as an urgent necessity, not just a future goal.
Ilves warns that without serious action, Europe will remain vulnerable to outside powers and internal conflicts.
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National Geographic released a program called "Secrets of the Elephants," which shows interesting facts about elephants, such as their long eating hours and how they use their trunks to show affection. The program is now available for streaming.
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The program is titled "Secrets of the Elephants."
Elephants can eat for up to 18 hours each day.
Elephants use their trunks to interact and even "hug."
The program is offered by National Geographic.
It is currently available to watch through streaming services.
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The wife of the UK’s National Security Adviser posted support for Palestine Action, a group banned in the UK as a terrorist organization. British police are reviewing her post to see if it breaks any laws, while the government said her views do not represent it.
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Sarah Helm, wife of UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, expressed support for Palestine Action on social media.
Palestine Action is banned in the UK as a terrorist group since July 2025.
Supporting or being a member of Palestine Action can lead to up to 14 years in prison.
The group protested by spraying paint on military planes at a Royal Air Force base.
Over 3,500 people have been arrested in the UK for alleged support of Palestine Action since the ban.
Amnesty International reported many arrests involved people simply holding signs supporting the group.
The UK Court of Appeal upheld the ban on Palestine Action in June.
The UK Foreign Secretary said the government is reviewing the ban and does not intend for mass arrests.
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A Washington Post photographer was attacked by Israeli settlers while reporting in the West Bank. The photographer was clearly marked as a journalist during the incident.
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The photographer works for The Washington Post.
The attack happened in the West Bank, a disputed area between Israel and Palestinians.
Israeli settlers were responsible for the attack.
The photographer was clearly wearing identification showing she was a journalist.
The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, called the attack unjustified and expressed strong disapproval.
The incident was made public through a statement shared on the social media platform X.
The West Bank is often a location of tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians, involving frequent conflicts.
Journalists face risks when reporting from conflict zones like the West Bank.
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Iran is sending messages to Americans before the US midterm elections, highlighting the financial and economic problems caused by the war between the US, Israel, and Iran. Iranian officials are emphasizing rising oil prices, inflation, and higher military costs to point out the negative effects of the conflict on the US economy.
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Iran is targeting American citizens with messages about the economic impact of the war involving the US and Israel.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has criticized US officials about rising costs due to the conflict.
The war has caused oil and diesel prices in the US to rise sharply, with diesel reaching a record $6.33 per gallon.
Inflation in the US reached 3.7% recently, partly due to higher energy prices linked to the war.
Iran has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil transport, pushing energy prices higher.
US Federal Reserve raised interest rates to control inflation, while President Trump has called for lowering them.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accuses President Trump of lying about the war’s costs and the US economy’s condition.
The conflict and its economic effects are becoming an issue in the US midterm elections, with Democrats opposing the war.
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The U.S. military has increased patrols near its bases in Okinawa, Japan, after a Marine was arrested for the murder of a local woman. The arrest caused anger in Okinawa, where many residents have long been unhappy with the U.S. military presence.
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A U.S. Marine named Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested for allegedly murdering a 39-year-old woman in Okinawa.
After the arrest, American troops in Okinawa were placed under curfew and banned from drinking alcohol temporarily.
U.S. forces and Japanese police are patrolling near U.S. bases in Okinawa to lower risks connected to U.S. troops’ behavior.
Okinawa hosts about 70% of U.S. military facilities in Japan, with over 30 bases using 8% of the island’s land.
There have been over 6,400 criminal arrests linked to U.S. military personnel in Okinawa since 1972.
Okinawa’s governor criticized the U.S. military’s human rights education as ineffective.
Protests erupted in Tokyo following the Marine’s arrest, showing local and national anger.
The U.S. has planned to return the Futenma Marine base to Japan but remains on the site, which adds to tensions.
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