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Musk says US government sets limits on Starlink’s military use
Ukraine said new speed limits on military use of Starlink disrupted battlefield missions, prompting Elon Musk to say restrictions on the military service Starshield are set by the US government. The dispute matters because satellite connectivity helps Ukraine guide drones and defend against Russian attacks, amid heightened strains between Kyiv and Washington. On Tuesday night,…
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Furious crowds protest sky-high housing costs and mass tourism in major city
Residents in Barcelona, Madrid and other Spanish cities have protested rising housing costs, arguing that mass tourism and short-term holiday rentals are making homes unaffordable. The dispute matters because it puts pressure on local authorities to balance tourism revenue with residents’ ability to live in their communities. Barcelona and its surrounding region received 26.1 million…
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MS NOW corrects report claiming Kash Patel had landed in Russia
MS NOW corrected an on-air report that FBI Director Kash Patel had landed in Russia, saying he was still in the United States. The error mattered because the network had raised concerns about the purpose of a possible visit and whether he might meet Russian security officials. Anchor Peter Alexander initially cited two people familiar…
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Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
Ukraine relies on Starlink for battlefield communications and to connect drone operators with aircraft over long distances. SpaceX’s new 100mph speed limit has disrupted some Ukrainian missions and, experts say, could hamper attempts to intercept faster Russian drones. Starlink links Ukraine’s naval, land and air forces, helping drones, artillery and command posts share information in…
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John Swinney has no confidence in UK defence… but refuses to believe an independent Scotland would be even less secure
John Swinney said he lacks confidence that the UK’s current defences can protect the country from potential Russian threats, citing insufficient coastal and offshore protection around Scotland. His remarks put defence and security at the centre of debate over Scottish independence, which the SNP supports and which would involve removing the UK’s Trident nuclear weapons…
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX imposes stunning restrictions on Ukraine that could have deadly consequences
Ukraine is urging SpaceX to lift a new speed restriction on its Starshield satellite service, warning that it could disrupt drone interceptions and other military operations. The change was introduced without advance notice, and Ukrainian officials say restoring connectivity below the limit does not resolve the problem. The service was reportedly restricted on platforms travelling…
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Trump eyes Greenland resources; Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine
The US president hails Greenland exploration’s security benefits as Russian attacks hit Ukrainian homes and energy facilities. Elsewhere, colonial imagery sells holidays, signal crayfish threaten a native species, and water firms seek wider drought curbs on businesses.
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Ukraine claims Starlink is suddenly disrupting service for its military
Ukrainian officials say new Starlink speed restrictions have disrupted military drone operations without warning. The claim has raised concern because Ukraine relies on the satellite service for missions and for protection against Russian drone strikes, amid heightened political tensions over the war. Defence technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov says Starlink now blocks connections to devices travelling…
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Starlink speed limits disrupted Ukrainian drone missions without warning
Ukrainian forces reported that unexpected speed restrictions on SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield networks disrupted drone operations, including missions targeting Russian supply lines and efforts to intercept Russian drones. The outages have raised concern in Kyiv about the reliability of US support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. A Ukrainian military unit said connections…
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Burnham condemns US sanctions easing as Ukraine meeting looms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the US easing of sanctions on Russian diesel a “dark moment” for Ukraine and said he would try to repair relations between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. He made the comments as he prepared to meet the Ukrainian president in Downing Street, reaffirming Britain’s support for Kyiv while taking care…