Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Ukraine's president says a pause is over after fresh Russian attacks and US attempts to pressure Kyiv, while suggesting a Starlink slowdown is deliberate.

Why Starlink internet is so important on the battlefield in Ukraine
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

UK economy sees surprise growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.

Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.