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Trump Says Musk Has Lifted Speed Limits on Military Starlink in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said Elon Musk has already removed speed restrictions on the military version of Starlink in Ukraine. Trump declined to say whether he personally called Musk about it.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 00:56
Epstein's 2019 arrest and a disturbing email to a New Mexico talk show host
After Jeffrey Epstein's arrest in July 2019 on suspicion of human trafficking, New Mexico talk show host Eddie Aragon received an email that deeply shook him. The Apollo.lv piece asks what actually happened at Epstein's ranch.
Apollo.lv · 23 Oct, 00:55
UAE Nominates Lana Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General
The United Arab Emirates has put forward its UN ambassador-turned-minister Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general, making her the seventh candidate. She faces questions over the Emirates' human rights record and its alleged role in the Sudan war.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 00:55
Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 people in China's Tibet
A magnitude 7 earthquake in China's Tibet has killed 16 people and wounded 32, according to local medics cited by China's state news agency Xinhua.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 00:54
Trump Impersonator Dances in a Jail Cell on Tehran Billboard
A billboard above Iran's capital, Tehran, shows an impersonator of US President Donald Trump dancing in a jail cell. The New York Times calls the propaganda stunt perhaps the most eccentric yet.
The New York Times · 23 Oct, 00:54
UK to set up AI unit to tackle wildfires after record-hot summer
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce a new AI unit for spotting wildfires early, plus £45m for firefighters' protective gear. The move follows the UK's hottest summer on record, which brought devastating blazes.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 00:54
Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine's access to Starlink internet
US President Donald Trump has said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's access to the Starlink satellite internet system, which Ukraine uses for battlefield communications and drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier said speeds were not yet fully back to normal.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 00:53
Catholic bishops pray over Trump in the Oval Office
Catholic bishops and archbishops gathered around US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, 22 October, to pray for him and the country. The footage was shared by White House official Margo Martin.
Euronews · 23 Oct, 00:53
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Trump asks Musk to lift limits on Starlink's military version in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump reportedly asked SpaceX founder Elon Musk to lift restrictions on using Starshield, the military version of the Starlink satellite network, in Ukraine. The report comes from The Wall Street Journal.
Apollo.lv · 22 Oct, 23:56
U.S. envoy Witkoff calls Putin a “humanitarian,” drawing criticism from Republicans too
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” after a meeting in St. Petersburg. The remark drew criticism from U.S. lawmakers, including Republicans, while President Trump and Vice President Vance defended him.
Meduza · 22 Oct, 23:56
US Brewery Owner Releases Camera Footage of Unexplained Occurrences
The owner of the Newburgh Brewing Company in New York State, Paul Halayko, has published surveillance footage from February 2024 showing unexplained light flashes, moving objects and a blurry white figure. He has not found a rational explanation.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 23:55
Thousands attend student movement's final rally before Serbia's election
Thousands of people attended the student movement's last rally before Sunday's election in Serbia. The movement hopes the vote will end Vucic's 14 years in power.
Al Jazeera · 22 Oct, 23:54
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WSJ: Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Starshield Restrictions in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump phoned SpaceX founder Elon Musk on Wednesday and asked him to lift restrictions on the use of the Starshield satellite communications system in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported.
TVNET · 22 Oct, 23:54
NATO's weapons-buying agency opens a dedicated channel for Ukraine's arms purchases
NATO's weapons procurement agency has signed an agreement giving non-member Ukraine access to its contracts and tenders. Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara signed it.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Oct, 23:54
Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' after attack ad in Ohio governor's race
US Vice President JD Vance has urged fellow Republicans to "stop whining" after an attack ad linked to Ramaswamy in Ohio's race for governor. The source gives only the headline-level information.
France 24 · 22 Oct, 22:56
Zelensky: Trump Can Help End the War by Changing His Rhetoric Toward Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says US President Donald Trump could push Russian leader Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table if he changed his rhetoric. Zelensky rejects Trump's claim that Ukraine's strikes are driving up fuel prices.
Delfi · 22 Oct, 22:55
Ohio Governor Urges Ramaswamy to Pull Ad Against Rival; Trump Says Keep It
Ohio's Republican governor Mike DeWine has called on gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to take down an ad against Democrat Amy Acton that features her estranged mother. Donald Trump sharply criticised DeWine and urged that the ad stay up.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 22:55
Zelenskyy names three postwar security guarantee options for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lists three paths for securing Ukraine after the war: NATO membership, direct US guarantees and a European Coalition of the Willing. He says even Russia needs one of them.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Oct, 22:54
Putin Says Russia Ready to Resume Three-Way Talks, Claims Russians and Ukrainians Are 'One People'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with state broadcaster VGTRK that Russia has agreed with U.S. representatives to resume three-way talks. He also claimed genetic research shows Russians and Ukrainians are one people, without naming any studies.
Meduza · 22 Oct, 22:54
Footage released of Mississippi police shooting of one-year-old Kohen Wiley
After Mississippi's attorney general said the police shooting of one-year-old Kohen Wiley was justified, video of the incident has become public. The family's lawyers are calling for a federal investigation.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 21:57
Trump asked Musk to lift limits on Ukraine's military Starlink service
U.S. President Donald Trump phoned entrepreneur Elon Musk and asked him to remove a speed cap on the military version of Starlink used in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reports. The system reportedly began working more normally soon after the call.
Meduza · 22 Oct, 21:56
Australian Reporter Covering Floods Jumps In to Help Rescue a Man
Will Murray, a journalist with Australia's public broadcaster, spotted a man in a sinking truck while reporting on floods and joined a bystander in the water to help.
The New York Times · 22 Oct, 21:56
WSJ: Trump Called Musk Over Starlink Speed Limits in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump reportedly phoned Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on the military version of Starlink in Ukraine, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Oct, 21:55
US man stops school bus after driver falls ill at the wheel
In Minnesota, 27-year-old Ebro Ahmed boarded a runaway school bus and engaged the emergency brake. The driver appeared to be having seizures, and no one was hurt.
Jauns.lv · 22 Oct, 21:54
Rare Pink Dolphin Spotted Off the Coast of Oman
A pink dolphin has been seen near Oman's coast, close to Qantab beach. Experts have not yet confirmed its species or the reason for its unusual colour.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 21:54
A Year After Ukraine Opened Arms Exports, Industry Questions the 30% Fee and Unclear Rules
A year after Ukraine promised to sell surplus weapons abroad, its arms makers ask why a fee of up to 30% still blocks deals. They also want clarity on the army's gains, the Berlin office and joint-venture participants.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Oct, 21:53
Influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge
Online personality Clavicular, whose surname is Peters, pleaded not guilty to a rape charge at a court hearing. At the next hearing on 24 November, a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed.
BBC World · 22 Oct, 20:56
Tommy Robinson tells court he had photos taken of journalists' homes to pressure them
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson told a London court he used private investigators to find journalists and photograph their homes. He is charged with harassment causing fear of violence and denies the charges.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 20:56
Ukrainian forces have downed 408,000 Russian drones this year
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence says its forces have destroyed 408,000 Russian drones since the start of 2026. The total rose by roughly 58,000 over the past month.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 22 Oct, 20:55
US envoy: next round of Russia-Ukraine talks could take place in mid-November
After US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin on 21 October, three-way talks on Ukraine could resume in early to mid-November. Ukraine backs the idea, and Abu Dhabi has been named as a possible venue.
ERR (rus) · 22 Oct, 20:55
Gaza's breast cancer patients face delayed diagnoses and medicine shortages
Breast cancer patients in Gaza face delayed diagnoses, shortages of medicine and limited access to scans and treatment, according to an Al Jazeera feature.
Al Jazeera · 22 Oct, 20:54
Russia's Justice Ministry says online history exhibit was fact-checked against archives
Russian Deputy Justice Minister Oleg Sviridenko claims every fact in the ministry's online exhibition was checked against archival sources, and calls critics "foreign agents". Independent journalists had found errors and a propaganda film about Hitler in it.
Meduza · 22 Oct, 20:54
Australian journalist covering floods rescues driver from sinking car
ABC reporter Will Murray and a bystander pulled a driver out of a car that began sinking on a flooded road in Morayfield, north of Brisbane, Australia.
NRA · 22 Oct, 20:53
Zelensky Expects Briefing From US Envoy Witkoff on Friday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects a briefing on Friday from Steve Witkoff, the US president's special envoy. A joint report from the teams is expected afterwards.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Oct, 20:53
Moscow court refuses to release political scientist Alexander Kynev, who has a broken leg
The Moscow City Court has kept Russian political scientist Alexander Kynev in custody on a charge of attempted drug dealing. His lawyer warns that without treatment he could be left permanently disabled.
Meduza · 22 Oct, 19:56
Downing Street rejects Witkoff's description of Putin as a 'humanitarian'
The UK prime minister's office has rejected the claim by Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's chief negotiator on the Ukraine war, that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a 'humanitarian'. Witkoff met Putin in St Petersburg as the US presses Kyiv to accept a settlement.
Guardian Ukraina · 22 Oct, 19:56