Ukraine’s military lost access to a special version of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet called Starshield, which affected their drones, planes, and helicopters. The problem happened because Starlink stopped working for objects moving faster than 100 miles per hour.
Key Facts
Ukraine uses Starshield, a military version of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet.
Starlink cut off service for objects moving faster than 100 miles per hour.
This limit affected Ukraine’s military drones, airplanes, and helicopters.
The restriction reduced the military’s ability to use these devices.
The reason behind the speed limit on Starlink is unclear.
The issue has caused questions about the role of the US in the situation.
Starlink is important for Ukraine’s communication and military efforts.
Elon Musk’s technology plays a key role in modern warfare support.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Musician and artist David Byrne examines why important ideas and artworks are sometimes forgotten and later rediscovered in his new book called "Sleeping Beauties." He discusses these topics in an interview in Brooklyn for the arts series CANVAS.
Key Facts
David Byrne is a musician, writer, and visual artist.
His new book is titled "Sleeping Beauties."
The book looks at why some great ideas and art disappear for a time.
It also explores why certain works get revived or become popular again.
The discussion took place in Brooklyn with journalist Jeffrey Brown.
The conversation was part of the arts and culture series called CANVAS.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The United States will send several hundred Army soldiers to Latin America to train and do military exercises with local forces. The goal is to help fight drug trafficking in that region.
Key Facts
The U.S. is sending several hundred Army soldiers to Latin America.
The soldiers will train and do exercises with Latin American military forces.
The main aim is to help fight drug trafficking.
This information was reported by The New York Times.
Eric Schmitt, a senior national security reporter, discussed the story on CBS News.
This deployment is part of a broader effort to address drug problems in Latin America.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Israel has stopped commercial goods from entering the Gaza Strip for two days, citing a disagreement over taxes between local merchants and Hamas. Hamas denies these claims, saying the fees mentioned are voluntary payments to support vulnerable people and not a cause for the disruption.
Key Facts
Israeli military body COGAT announced the halt of commercial goods entering Gaza due to a claimed tax dispute.
COGAT said merchants refused to pay a 10,000 shekel ($3,220) fee per truck and a 30% cash sales requirement by Hamas.
Gaza government media office denied the tax claims, calling them false and said payments were voluntary to help widows and orphans.
The suspension affects food and supplies for 2.1 million people in Gaza, who rely on goods from Israel’s border crossings.
Aid groups bring staples like flour, while local merchants import perishable foods such as fruit and meat.
The halt raises concerns about rising prices and worsening food shortages, especially before winter.
Gaza’s private truckers union blamed Israel for the stoppage, saying restrictions were imposed by Israeli authorities.
Under a US-mediated agreement, Israel is supposed to allow at least 600 trucks daily, but recent averages are closer to 300 trucks.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Bones were found outside a house in Philadelphia known as the "house of horrors," where investigators are looking into crimes linked to Raymond "R.C." Horsch, a suspected serial killer who died last year. It is not yet clear if the bones are human or connected to the investigation.
Key Facts
The bones were discovered in the backyard of 417 West Chew Ave. in the Olney section of Philadelphia.
Authorities are investigating Raymond "R.C." Horsch, suspected of killing at least seven women.
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office responded to the scene to examine the bones.
Tests are needed to determine if the bones are human or animal and if they relate to the case.
Investigators have found human DNA inside the home using a chemical called luminol.
Opossum carcasses and the remains of a brick outhouse were also found near the house.
The investigation continues with digging planned in the front yard after finishing the backyard.
Horsch reportedly used a method called alkaline hydrolysis, a chemical process, to dispose of bodies; chemicals from the house are being tested in labs.
Horsch’s son, Eugene, was arrested during a traffic stop that helped start this investigation.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun not to give back a truck loaded with explosives that Hezbollah tried to smuggle into Beirut. Lebanon is under pressure to control armed groups like Hezbollah and stop illegal weapons shipments, while also dealing with ongoing conflicts involving Israel.
Key Facts
Lebanese security forces stopped a truck carrying about 780 kg of explosives, including TNT and C-4, near Beirut.
Hezbollah admitted the explosives were theirs and said they were meant to be used against Israel.
Hezbollah wants the Lebanese government to release two arrested members and return the explosives.
Rubio told Lebanon to hold those responsible accountable and not return the explosives to Hezbollah.
President Aoun said Lebanon’s army and courts are enforcing laws without favoritism and won’t release anyone unless proven innocent.
Rubio also raised concerns about Lebanon’s 1955 Boycott Law, which bans contact with Israelis and is used against peace efforts.
Israel continues strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, and Lebanon asked the U.S. to press Israel to stop attacks on farmers.
Talks between Israel and Lebanon are slowing down, but military officers from all sides are set to meet soon to discuss peace agreement details.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Heavy rain caused severe flooding in Istanbul, Turkey, leading to at least three deaths and several people missing. The floods damaged homes, businesses, and streets, causing power and water outages and disrupting supplies.
Key Facts
At least three people died because of the floods.
Several people are reported missing after the flooding.
The floods were caused by very heavy rain in Istanbul.
Homes, businesses, and streets were flooded.
Power and water services were cut off in some areas.
The flooding disrupted the delivery of supplies.
Residents and businesses are working to clean up the damage.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Irish author Sally Rooney’s books cannot be sold in the UK because of her support for the activist group Palestine Action. The UK government banned Palestine Action as a terrorist group in July 2025, but it remains legal in Ireland, where Rooney lives.
Key Facts
Sally Rooney is an Irish author.
Her books are currently blocked from being sold in the UK.
This is because she supports Palestine Action, an activist group.
The UK government declared Palestine Action a terrorist organization in July 2025.
Palestine Action is not banned in Ireland.
Rooney lives in Ireland, where her support of the group is not illegal.
The publisher Faber stated the restriction on selling her books in the UK.
The issue reflects the UK’s broader measures against groups it defines as terrorist.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A bus carrying lorry drivers hit a stationary freight train near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 people. Two of the injured were seriously hurt and taken to hospital by helicopter, but no lives are believed to be at risk.
Key Facts
The accident happened at the Channel Tunnel entrance in Coquelles, near Calais, France.
The bus hit a freight train that was stopped at the loading platform.
There were 19 injuries: the bus driver and 18 passengers.
Two people sustained serious injuries and were evacuated by helicopter.
No one is reported to be in life-threatening condition.
Freight traffic and Eurostar passenger trains through the tunnel continued with only a brief stop for the rescue.
Those involved were all men of different nationalities.
Eurostar confirmed the incident did not affect their train services to and from London.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because she supports the activist group Palestine Action. The UK government banned the group as a terrorist organization in July 2025, but it is still legal in Ireland, where Rooney lives.
Key Facts
Sally Rooney is an Irish author.
Her books cannot be sold in the UK due to her support for Palestine Action.
Palestine Action is an activist group.
The UK government banned Palestine Action as a terrorist group in July 2025.
The group is not banned in Ireland.
Rooney has publicly expressed her support for Palestine Action.
This ban affects the publishing and selling of her books in the UK.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
An Israeli spyware group pretending to be a digital ad company has targeted devices used by journalists at Al Jazeera and other organizations. The spyware was designed to secretly infect these devices to gather information.
Key Facts
The spyware came from a group in Israel.
It pretended to be a digital advertising company.
Devices belonging to Al Jazeera journalists were targeted.
Other companies’ devices were also attacked.
The spyware aimed to secretly enter and collect data from these devices.
The operation involved disguising spyware as something harmless to avoid detection.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
California is facing extreme weather this week with strong winds and high temperatures that increase the risk of wildfires. Officials are preparing for dangerous fire conditions amid a brewing El Niño event, which could lead to more severe weather through the end of the year and into next year.
Key Facts
Strong Santa Ana winds of 20-40 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph in some mountain areas, are forecast in Southern California.
These winds create critical fire weather conditions, especially in Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.
A historic El Niño in the Pacific is expected to bring higher temperatures, stronger storms, and rising sea levels through this year and into next.
The recent heatwaves, floods, and high surf in California show early signs of this severe weather pattern.
Recent wildfires in Los Angeles killed over 30 people and destroyed more than 16,000 buildings, leaving burn scars that increase risks for floods and landslides.
Power companies have cut electricity for thousands of customers in Northern California to reduce wildfire risk from downed power lines.
Emergency services in California have increased staffing and resources to respond quickly to wildfires and related hazards.
Officials warn residents to prepare for multiple hazards, including fire, heat, floods, and storms.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Winston Churchill had strong ties to America through his mother and many visits. His important 1941 visit after Pearl Harbor helped strengthen the bond between Britain and the U.S. during World War II. The International Churchill Society is celebrating this historic relationship.
Key Facts
Churchill’s mother, Jennie Jerome, was American, born in Brooklyn, New York.
Churchill traveled to America 16 times from 1895 to 1961.
His 1941 trip to the U.S. happened just one day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
The trip was dangerous because German submarines were in the Atlantic Ocean.
Churchill stayed at the White House and built a strong friendship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
He gave a speech to a joint session of Congress on December 26, 1941, emphasizing cooperation between the U.S. and Britain.
The International Churchill Society is holding an event in Philadelphia to honor Churchill’s connection to America.
Churchill famously gave his “Iron Curtain” speech in Fulton, Missouri, in 1946.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Nineteen people were injured in an accident involving a minibus at the Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais, France. Five people were seriously hurt, but no one’s life is in danger, and the incident is not expected to affect Eurostar train services.
Key Facts
The accident happened on the Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais.
The minibus was carrying truck drivers who planned to travel on a shuttle train through the tunnel.
Nineteen people were injured, including the minibus driver.
Five people were severely injured, but no deaths were reported.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene.
Eurostar trains were not affected by the accident.
Local authorities managed the emergency response.
A damaged minibus was seen at the site, with police and staff present.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Saudi Arabia has postponed or cancelled several major sports events because of repeated attacks by Houthi rebels. These attacks targeted airports and infrastructure, causing security concerns.
Key Facts
The attacks come from Houthi rebels supported by Iran.
The Houthi forces have targeted airports and other infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.
As a result, Saudi Arabia delayed important sporting events in the country.
The situation has raised fears about safety and security for events and travelers.
The conflict involves Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
Airlines have also suspended flights to Riyadh because of these security issues.
Saudi Arabia has promised strong responses to any future attacks.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, a city in north-western Pakistan, killing at least 33 students and one teacher. More than a dozen people were injured, and the police have arrested the school owner while investigating if building safety rules were ignored.
Key Facts
The incident happened in Peshawar, Pakistan.
The roof collapse caused the deaths of at least 33 pupils and one teacher.
More than a dozen people were injured in the collapse.
Police arrested the owner of the school following the accident.
Authorities promised a full investigation into possible building code violations.
Hospital officials confirmed the number of deaths and injuries.
The police chief leading the inquiry is named Mian Saeed.
The event occurred recently, with news published just a few hours ago.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Two chemical tanker ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea, causing fires onboard. Emergency teams are looking for 7 crew members who are missing after the attacks.
Key Facts
Two chemical tanker ships were attacked in the Black Sea.
The attacks caused fires on the ships.
The drones used in the attacks are believed to be Russian.
Seven crew members are missing after the attacks.
Emergency teams are actively searching for the missing crew.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Joseph Kabila, a political leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has joined forces with the M23 rebel group, causing concern about possible conflict in the capital city, Kinshasa. Meanwhile, political leaders in Congo face pressure to pick sides as tensions rise.
Key Facts
Joseph Kabila has formed a new alliance with the M23 rebel group in the DRC.
This alliance is causing worries about potential conflict in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC.
Political leaders in the DRC are under pressure to choose between Kabila and other groups.
The M23 group has been involved in past conflicts in eastern Congo.
The situation increases instability in a country already facing political and security challenges.
The news comes amid other regional conflicts, including in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
International attention is focused on the growing tensions and the risk to civilians.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Nottingham for a series of events, their first joint public appearance in the UK in several years. Although they are private citizens without official royal status, their visit showed a style similar to royal engagements, focusing on charity work and meeting the public.
Key Facts
Harry and Meghan returned to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Their visit included charity work and informal activities like baking and playing games.
The events were carefully planned and involved a shared media team.
Buckingham Palace states they have no official royal status and their activities are private.
The crowd was mostly young and diverse, and the mood was casual and friendly.
King Charles III had little notice of their return and was busy with royal duties in Wales.
This visit is not expected to become a regular pattern but may happen occasionally.
Meghan plans to launch a UK version of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, possibly before Christmas.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Some migrants are crossing the dangerous Bab al-Mandeb strait not only to escape war in Yemen but also to find jobs there and in nearby Gulf countries. The journey is risky, but many take it hoping for better work opportunities.
Key Facts
The Bab al-Mandeb strait is a dangerous sea crossing used by migrants.
Not all migrants are fleeing conflict; some travel to Yemen and Gulf countries to find work.
Yemen is currently a place where migrants look for job opportunities despite ongoing risks.
The article explains reasons behind the migrants’ decision to take this dangerous route.
The Gulf countries nearby are known for offering work to migrants.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
