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Starshield speed limits reportedly weakened Ukraine’s drone defences against Russia
SpaceX’s restrictions on Starshield, the military version of Starlink, reportedly disrupted Ukrainian drone interceptors travelling at high speed, weakening defences against Russian attacks. The article argues that the episode shows how much influence Elon Musk and SpaceX can exert over Ukraine’s security and the wider space industry, because alternatives to the company’s services are limited.…
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Casey Bloys Unveils His Skydance DTC Content Team Featuring All HBO Max Execs: Francesca Orsi, Amy Gravitt, Sarah Aubrey & More
Casey Bloys has named the content leadership team for Skydance’s direct-to-consumer business, retaining the senior executives who worked with him at HBO and HBO Max. The structure is intended to keep both HBO Max and Paramount+ moving forward while clarifying which teams handle different programming as the services prepare to align. Francesca Orsi becomes President…
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State Department says Trump is ‘spot on’ with France protests after Macron decries ‘stupid’ comments
The US State Department backed Donald Trump’s comments about France, calling his views “spot on” after President Emmanuel Macron criticised foreign leaders’ remarks about protests in the country. Trump had claimed migrants had taken over France and called for its borders to be closed, while Macron said such claims were false and that foreign information…
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Steelers face another setback in France as team forced to cancel second event, this time because of weather
The Pittsburgh Steelers cancelled a planned practice after arriving in France, citing strong winds and the timing of their journey. The setback comes as the team prepares for Sunday’s regular-season game against the New Orleans Saints, which both teams still expect to go ahead. The Steelers had flown from western Pennsylvania on Thursday evening and…
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Opposition deepfake video sparks outrage in Spain ahead of election
Spain’s main opposition People’s party (PP) has drawn criticism after publishing an AI-generated campaign video that makes people linked to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party appear to confess to wrongdoing. The video has intensified debate over political disinformation and the ethical use of deepfakes as Spain prepares for a general election next month. The…
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The Doomsday preppers stockpiling food and essentials as they warn government’s ‘Be Ready’ survival checklist will leave Britons unprepared in an emergency
Some Britons are building household emergency supplies, arguing that the Government’s “Be Ready” guidance does not go far enough. Ana, a 42-year-old Welsh mother who founded the UK Preppers Club, says people should prepare for disruptions to food, water, shelter and infrastructure, while the Government should be more transparent about risks. The Facebook group has…
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MoreThan Films Picks Up ‘Salen las lobas’ Ahead of Valladolid World Premiere
MoreThan Films has acquired international sales rights to Spanish coming-of-age drama “Salen las lobas” ahead of its world premiere at the Valladolid Film Festival on 25 October. The feature debut of Claudia Estrada Tarascó, it follows teenage girls in detention who form a bond through music, bringing a story rooted in lived experience to international…
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Top 10 Movies That Explain What’s Happening in France Right Now
The article presents ten French films as a way to understand recurring social and political tensions behind recent student protests, riots and looting. It argues that France’s current unrest sits within a long history of revolt, from the 1789 Revolution and May 1968 to more recent clashes in Paris and its suburbs. The films are…
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Mattiel Returns With New Single ‘Heartbreak Heatwave’
Atlanta-born American artist Mattiel has released “Heartbreak Heatwave”, an upbeat new single inspired by her time in Los Angeles. The song pairs a feel-good sound with lyrics about self-doubt and the city’s competitive social and music scenes, reflecting her decision to pursue a different path. Mattiel says she wrote it after encounters with Silver Lake…