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2026-10-16 18:00:19.342101

Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

Starlink and Starshield are different services, but share much of the same technological foundation. Starlink provides commercial services, while StarshIELD is designed for government and national security missions. Starsh yield is tailored to government requirements and can include dedicated satellites and special equipment. The disruption to the Starshay system has been reported by the Ukrainian military and government.

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2026-10-16 18:04:02.002122

Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria is leaving, will be replaced by Peter Rice

Bela Bajaria will be replaced as the company's chief content officer by former Disney exec Peter Rice, effective Oct. 26. Netflix announced layoffs of about 1,000 employees a day after announcing the shake-up. Baja is leaving after 10 years at the streamer, most recently serving as its chiefcontent officer.

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Health

2026-10-16 18:00:53.257585

Pope Leo Is Recovering After Cancer Surgery, Vatican Says: What to Know

The Vatican on Friday released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his lung cancer surgery. The photos show him celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel that has been set up for him in Gemelli hospital. The Vatican also released photos of some get-well notes that had been sent to Leo from patients at Gemelli's pediatric oncology ward.

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2026-10-16 18:01:57.923213

Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 34 children and teacher

At least 34 students aged 13 or younger, as well as a teacher, were killed in the roof collapse. The roof of a private tutoring centre in the eastern city of Lahore collapsed in June, killing 14 people. Another child and a teacher were wounded and taken to a hospital in critical condition.

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Politics

2026-10-16 18:00:29.600512

Israeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday. The Washington Post said the attack happened when Palestinians were trying to gather their olive harvest. The assault is part of a wave of settler attacks at the start of the Palestinian olive harvest that residents reported across the area.

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2026-10-16 18:00:40.616151

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump continue to take swipes at each other. Trump declared an energy truce between Russia and Ukraine while also calling for Zelenskiy's removal. The fresh attacks have also increased tensions between the two countries. The attacked refinery accounts for nearly 5% of Russia's refining capacity.

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2026-10-16 18:01:06.779131

India's 'cockroach' party founder detained ahead of protest

Police detained Dipke, the founder of the "Cockroach" movement, ahead of the demonstrations. Police had met Dipke and warned him against going ahead with the protest. The protest was in support of two CJP leaders detained this week for demonstrating at a protest site in violation of a ban.

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2026-10-16 18:01:47.989228

Violent Protests in Albania

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries. U.S. President Donald Trump called for the strikes to bring down energy costs. Zelenski said the decision was made in response to several controversial decisions out of Washington. We also look at Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and a new border crossing between China and North Korea.

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2026-10-16 18:02:28.051695

Houthi missiles strike Yemen presidential palace, killing five

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have been escalating in recent days. At least 19 people, including foreigners, have been killed in more than a week. The Saudi-led coalition has also listed dozens of Houthi attacks in recent weeks. The Houthis have launched 20 attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

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2026-10-16 18:03:14.104011

A Guide to State Legislature Elections and Where Partisan Control Is at Stake

Vote data will be collected in all 50 states for statewide offices, the House of Representatives. See whether Mississippi's 2026 early voters participated in the 2022 and 2024 elections, broken down by party. Stay informed with the latest voting information, primary results, current elected officials and more in New York.

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2026-10-16 18:03:36.835753

Trump Administration Sues California Over Voter Rolls

The Trump administration is suing California for failing to review a list of more than 20,000 suspected noncitizens in the state. The list was derived from public voter registration information the federal government obtained, according to the lawsuit. "The United States thus sues California to ensure that only American citizens' ballots are counted," the suit adds.

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2026-10-16 18:03:49.993671

UK national security adviser under pressure over wife’s comment on supporting Palestine Action

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to continue Washington’s sanctions campaign against Iran. Sanctions mark another step in the Trump administration's campaign to intensify economic pressure on Iran. Tensions with Iran persist amid disruption to shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The US has imposed fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities, according to a notice published on the US Treasury De.

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2026-10-16 18:04:13.609247

Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is providing $1 million to help Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. The funding will go to the Abdul for Michigan Victory Fund, a coordinated fundraising effort between his campaign, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee.

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2026-10-16 18:04:32.521874

Houthi Missiles Strike Government Headquarters in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed multiple aerial threats across the kingdom. On Thursday, a drone over Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia, a cruise missile over the Medina region in the west, and another drone in the Eastern Province were intercepted. The coalition said on Friday that it intercepted missiles and drones over Riyadh and other areas, as the kingdom comes under sustained attack.

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2026-10-16 18:05:11.419137

Ocasio-Cortez Transfers $1 Million to Help El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race

Voters in California and New York are voting on a new ballot initiative. The Democratic Party says the measure is needed to make the state more competitive. The Republican Party says it's needed to ensure the vote is counted. The GOP says the vote should be based on the quality of the vote, not the quantity.

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Technology

2026-10-16 18:01:16.249485

US senators call for investigation into Ukraine's Starlink restrictions

The episode also has raised questions about the safety of U.S. personnel in Ukraine. The call for an investigation comes amid mounting bipartisan concern over reports that satellite connectivity restrictions have disrupted Ukrainian military operations. The Starshield episode followed recent moves and rhetoric by Trump that have dismayed all.

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2026-10-16 18:03:01.726903

Tesla unveils long-delayed Roadster developed with SpaceX, fueling merger speculation

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils what he calls a "flying" car. Musk says the vehicle's "success is not guaranteed" but "it will probably work" The concept of flying cars has been around almost as long as motor vehicles themselves. Glenn Curtiss debuted the first flying car prototype in 1917.

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World

2026-10-16 18:01:27.473929

British man fined €3,000 for causing two-year-old son’s death in Cyprus

Pope Leo had part of his right lung removed during a procedure on Tuesday. He was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma - the most common form of the lung cancer. Doctors said he was carrying out "normal daily activities completely on his own" The Pope had been expected to remain in hospital for about a week.

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2026-10-16 18:01:36.789323

Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Support Oil Prices. Iran also said it was deploying new tactics to target ships transiting the waterway. Tehran seeks to keep upward pressure on oil prices ahead of the US November 3 midterm elections. This spooked markets, briefly boosting bets for another Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month.

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2026-10-16 18:02:06.679037

Many Figures Opposed Hegseth’s Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution

Trump scraps plan to livestream execution after fierce backlash. Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the plan was to livestream the execution. The cancellation is a blow to Hegsetsh, who is already under fire over the stalemated Iran war. Some Democratic lawmakers hailed the decision to cancel the livestream.

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2026-10-16 18:02:16.575935

Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York

The US government has charged Maduro with drug-related terrorism. He and his wife are also accused of engaging in a cocaine-trafficking conspiracy. The charges relate to the alleged unlawful detention and torture of more than a dozen US citizens in Venezuelan prisons during Maduro's rule. The couple have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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2026-10-16 18:02:40.481836

20 Hours After Falling Overboard, Cruise Passenger Is Rescued Near Greece

Cruise Passenger Who Was Rescued After Nearly 24 Hours in Sea Reveals Why She Jumped from Ship. The 44-year-old passenger was found alive by rescuers after floating on a lifebuoy in the Ionian Sea for approximately 20 hours. Footage shared by the Hellenic Coast Guard of the rescue detailed the moment crew aboard the cargo ship spotted the woman floating in the water and pulled her to safety.

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2026-10-16 18:02:51.482279

Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Fired After 5 Days

Katie Zacharia is no longer serving as White House press secretary, according to reports. The former conservative commentator was hired Oct. 9 and soon had some awkward moments with reporters. President Donald Trump said Friday he told new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia she should reconsider her role after facing public scrutiny a week after taking the job.

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2026-10-16 18:03:23.258119

What Life Is Like in Kyiv as Russia Tries to Make It Unlivable

Ukrainian officials say Moscow is not engaging with U.S. efforts to halt the fighting. The main Russian targets were energy infrastructure in Kyiv and the surrounding region. The Russian attacks killed seven Ukrainian civilians and wounded 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Russia has exploited gaps in Ukrainian air defenses.

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2026-10-16 18:04:44.355756

Nazi-Looted Kandinsky Painting Sells for $42 Million at Auction

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought European backing Thursday after vowing to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries. US President The Insurrectionist’s demands, as tensions with Washington escalated over sanctions, energy infrastructure attacks and restrictions on satellite communications. Delano D'Souza welcomes Peter Zalmayev, Founder and Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, LIVE from Kyiv.

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2026-10-16 18:04:59.791211

Why Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs

Middle East crude oil flows are nearing pre-war levels. Global diesel supply is much lower due to refinery constraints in the Middle East and Russia. Diesel squeeze hiked wholesale and retail prices to record highs in the middle of September.Counter-seasonally, gasoil and diesel markets tightened in the thi

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