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Has Trump’s Starlink blame game exposed a bigger problem for Ukraine and Europe?

Has Trump’s Starlink blame game exposed a bigger problem for Ukraine and Europe?

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Donald Trump has denied responsibility for restricting Ukraine’s use of the military version of Starlink, insisting “it’s the same as it’s always been”. Yet Ukraine was blindsided on Wednesday when Starshield began experiencing signal failures at speeds above 160kph, leaving the country suddenly unable to shoot down Russian jet-powered drones. Starshield forms the backbone of Ukraine’s air defence systems and its access to the system also gives it a technological edge over Russia, which lost access following its invasion. Ukrainian officials are reportedly negotiating with the White House to regain unrestricted access, but the lack of equivalent systems among its European allies means Kyiv could be forced into uncomfortable choices if Trump decides to push for concessions in his bid to end the war. Shorts Scroll to previous short Scroll to next short How to be more grateful for daily life in five easy steps Gratitude The world feels like a difficult place at the moment, and it can feel very hard sometimes to find things to be thankful for; when we are overwhelmed, we …

US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico’s Baja coast | US-Mexico Border News

US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico’s Baja coast | US-Mexico Border News

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At least 11 people believed to still be missing, with rescue operations underway. Published On 17 Oct 202617 Oct 2026 The US coastguard has said it rescued 16 people from the Pacific Ocean after a boat sank off Mexico’s Baja California coast. The coastguard said on Friday it responded to a Mayday call reporting that a boat was sinking. The search is ongoing for 11 people believed to be still missing. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The boat went down about 225km (140 miles) west of Ensenada, Mexico. A rescue helicopter reached the site about two hours after someone on the boat transmitted the Mayday call at about 1am (08:00 GMT) on Friday, said coastguard Lieutenant Santiago Tamburini. It took about 90 minutes for the coastguard crew, which included a rescue swimmer, to pull the 16 people from the water, Tamburini said. The people rescued were Mexican nationals, according to the Mexican consulate. One survivor was being treated for a suspected shark bite and two were in critical condition, authorities said. The …

What if ADHD isn’t about attention at all? It might be more about motivation and staying engaged

What if ADHD isn’t about attention at all? It might be more about motivation and staying engaged

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As a psychiatrist, I increasingly see people seeking help for a familiar constellation of troubles. They have a hard time staying focused. They often forget things. They suffer from disorganisation, restlessness and impulsivity. They struggle with spreadsheets and memos, with laundry and food preparation, with showing up at appointments and meeting deadlines – with tackling, in other words, the necessities of daily life. Frequently, these patients view their problems as ones of “attention,” as more people identify with the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The rise in ADHD diagnoses – along with the use of prescribed stimulants like Ritalin – has led to great debate among the public and within psychiatry. Has the medical establishment finally recognised a long-overlooked disorder? Or has the diagnosis become too capacious, overmedicalising ordinary difficulties? But this debate runs up against a fundamental scientific uncertainty. “Attention deficit” may be the wrong conceptual framing for ADHD. Scientists have been exploring a more basic quandary: What is the condition in the first place? A major study published last year in the journal Cell …

Wife who cut off husband’s penis plans remarry him after he won £3K | World | News

Wife who cut off husband’s penis plans remarry him after he won £3K | World | News

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A husband whose wife cut off his penis and flushed it down the toilet is set to remarry his former bride after receiving £3,000 in compensation. Gilberto Nogueira de Oliveira endured the horrific injury inflicted by his spouse Daiane dos Santos Farias in Atibaia, São Paulo state, Brazil. Furious Daiane said she inflicted the horrific injury on her spouse because she claims he had cheated on her on her birthday in 2023. Daiane enticed Gilberto with the prospect of a romantic encounter, binding his hands with her underwear. She then grabbed a knife and severed her partner’s penis before flushing the appendage down the toilet. Incredibly despite the loss of his manhood, Gilberto and Daiane have reportedly made amends and vow to wed once more once she is released from custody. Daiane was eventually handed a sentence of four years and eight months in prison but was granted parole and released from the Mogi das Cruzes Women’s Penitentiary in November 2025, according to O Globo According to the Daily Star, in an astonishing twist, Gilberto …

Watch: Ilhan Omar’s Husband Snaps At Reporter Over Rumors Congresswoman Fled Country

Watch: Ilhan Omar’s Husband Snaps At Reporter Over Rumors Congresswoman Fled Country

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) husband snapped at reporters after being confronted over rumors that the Minnesota Democrat fled the United States following a federal raid on the couple’s Washington, D.C., home. Tim Mynett, a political consultant married to the far-left congresswoman, was approached by a Fox News reporter while walking the couple’s dog Wednesday evening. “There are rumors that the congresswoman left the country, is that true?” a reporter asked. Mynett sidestepped the question and expressed frustration with the media presence outside their residence. “You guys are annoying the hell out of all the neighbors around here, man,” he barked. SPOTTED: Ilhan Omar’s husband Tim Mynett snapped at questions surrounding rumors that the congresswoman fled the country following a federal raid by Homeland Security Investigations. He was seen outside their Washington, D.C., home multiple times, but Omar has not been spotted… pic.twitter.com/HuD7yETtmk — Fox News Politics (@foxnewspolitics) October 15, 2026 The tense exchange comes amid questions about Omar’s whereabouts following Monday’s reported raid by Homeland Security Investigations agents. On Monday morning, Federal investigators searched the …

Elon Musk shows off ‘flying’ Tesla Roadster after years of delays

Elon Musk shows off ‘flying’ Tesla Roadster after years of delays

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Elon Musk showed off a new vehicle prototype Thursday that can briefly launch itself into the air using rocket-inspired thrusters. The Tesla Roadster made its debut eight years after it was first announced. The company has yet to announce a price or release date, though the Tesla and SpaceX CEO said production would not begin until 2028. In a stunt-filled demonstration at a SpaceX testing facility in Texas, Musk told the live audience that what they were about to see “was not AI or SI.” The vehicle, a collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX, then slowly drove up a curved ramp shaped like half of a roller coaster loop before accelerating and launching itself off the ramp, hurdling over five other Tesla vehicles and bringing itself to a soft landing in a cloud of condensation using cold-gas thrusters. “Well, it worked!” Musk said after the stunt, adding that “it’s not necessarily a safety-optimized car.” Tesla Tesla says a fan-based suction system creates downforce to hold the vehicle against the road’s surface, while self-refilling cold-gas thrusters power …

Italy prolongs Schengen suspension with Spain, talks loom

Italy prolongs Schengen suspension with Spain, talks loom

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Italy has extended by another week ​its suspension of the European Union’s border-free travel arrangements with Spain over a surge in migrant arrivals in Ceuta in late July, ​an ‌Italian government source said on Friday. A ⁠Spanish government spokesperson said the interior ministers of both countries would work over ‌the coming week on lifting the border controls. Source link

Great Eastern Women’s Run cancelled due to worsening haze

Great Eastern Women’s Run cancelled due to worsening haze

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SINGAPORE: The Great Eastern Women’s Run, scheduled to be held on Nov 1, has been cancelled due to worsening air quality.  The decision was made to safeguard the health of participants, staff and volunteers, the organiser said on its website on Friday (Oct 16). “It is not ideal for our participants, especially young children and elderly, to participate under unfavourable weather conditions,” it added. The run is Southeast Asia’s largest all-women’s running event. More than 12,000 participants have registered for this year’s event.  The event’s organiser said it had considered the prevailing and expected conditions, the prospect of haze persisting through to early November, and the potential health impact of prolonged outdoor physical activity. On whether the run could have proceeded with additional precautions, the organiser said participants, staff and volunteers would still need to spend extended periods outdoors and air quality could also change.  “We did not believe that programme or distance changes would provide enough certainty to proceed safely,” it said. The decision was made to cancel the run now instead of waiting …

Central bankers eye higher rates as AI boom fuels scramble for cash

Central bankers eye higher rates as AI boom fuels scramble for cash

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BANGKOK, Oct 16 : The artificial intelligence boom is setting off a global race for money, forcing central bankers to contemplate a future in which interest rates stay higher and governments need to tighten their belts after an era of largesse. From silicon chips and data centres to power grids and telecoms networks, governments and companies are pouring money into projects tied directly or indirectly to AI, adding fuel to the global economy and pushing up borrowing costs. Central bankers from the world’s largest economies gathering in Bangkok said the boom was also creating fresh inflation pressures and financial risks, because the investment is arriving long before the productivity gains AI promises. “If you’re a central banker…you’ve got to recognise this as a shock,” Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Bangkok. “It’s obviously hitting the demand side of the economy before it’s going to hit the supply side.” Warsh, who said the US was benefiting from a broadening “surge of investment”, warned …

Spain punished by FIFA for Islamophobic chants during Egypt friendly | Football

Spain punished by FIFA for Islamophobic chants during Egypt friendly | Football

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Spain sanctioned by FIFA after incidents at Espanyol’s stadium in Barcelona, which staged the friendly with Egypt. Published On 16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026 Spain have ‌‌‌‌been fined $20,000 and ordered to partially close their stadium ⁠⁠⁠⁠for their ⁠⁠⁠⁠next friendly after supporters twice chanted Islamophobic slogans during the game against Egypt in March, FIFA said ⁠⁠⁠⁠in a statement. The sanctions relate to incidents at the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona, home of LaLiga club Espanyol, ⁠⁠⁠⁠where some Spain fans chanted, “Who doesn’t jump is a Muslim” during a World Cup warm-up match which ended in a 0-0 draw. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list After the second occurrence of the chant, the stadium announcer ‌‌‌‌issued a warning and the scoreboard displayed a message against discriminatory behaviour. Spain winger Lamine Yamal, who is Muslim, condemned the chants at the time, describing them as disrespectful and intolerable and calling those responsible “ignorant and racist”. Spanish police launched an investigation the following day, while world governing ⁠⁠⁠⁠body FIFA later started disciplinary proceedings against ⁠⁠⁠⁠the Spanish football federation …