Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

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