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Elon Musk says the US military and Donald Trump control the restrictions imposed on military Starshield terminals used by Ukraine. A cut-off above 160 km/h disrupted several drone missions before the connection was restored, according to statements reported by Mediacongo.
Source: Mediacongo
Chinese companies are gaining ground in electronics, artificial intelligence, humanoid robots and foldable devices. The shift reflects a move from an industry based on imitation to a role as a technology pioneer, driven by research and domestic competition, according to Alwihda Info.
Source: Alwihda Info
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that it was “vital” to give Ukraine the means to defend itself against Russia. He also pledged that France would continue to support Kyiv in seeking a solid and lasting peace, after a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Le Monde.
Source: Le Monde
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought the support of European allies on Thursday, as he pledged to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite Donald Trump’s demands. Tensions with Washington also concern sanctions, energy infrastructure and restrictions on satellite communications, France 24 reports.
Source: France 24
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to US economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for their work on the role of household and business expectations in the effectiveness of economic policies. Announced on 12 October by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the award highlights the importance of trust and the credibility of public decisions, according to Expansão.
Source: Expansao
Donald Trump has cancelled the live broadcast of Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad, after he was convicted of killing 13 people at a US military base in 2009. Scheduled for 3 December at Fort Hood, Texas, the execution will still take place as planned but will not be broadcast, the US president announced.
Source: Citizen
Russia has supplied North Korea with electronic warfare jammers and other military equipment, according to US General Xavier Brunson. The commander of US forces in South Korea says Pyongyang’s experience in Ukraine is strengthening its logistical capabilities and complicating deterrence, the Korea Times reports.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a former Premier League striker, believes Manchester United should drop Lisandro Martínez after his public criticism of the club’s leadership. The Argentine defender denounced the recruitment strategy after a 2-0 defeat by Atlético Madrid, according to the Daily Post.
Source: Daily Post
US President Donald Trump was reportedly frustrated by the failure of an initiative targeting Representative Ilhan Omar, who represents Minnesota. The wife of White House adviser Stephen Miller published and then deleted a post referring to the initiative, after Homeland Security investigators visited the lawmaker’s home, Puntland Post reports.
Source: Puntlandpost
Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and director of the Centre for Civil Liberties, accuses Donald Trump of financing Russia’s war by enabling Moscow to earn revenue through a diesel supply deal and the lifting of sanctions. The funds could be used to buy missiles and drones, she said in an interview with France 24.
Source: France 24
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking an oil refinery south of Moscow, after Volodymyr Zelensky announced the resumption of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. The Ukrainian president says he suspended the operations for three days, while Moscow continued its attacks, Theghanareport reports.
Source: Theghanareport
Manchester United's Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez apologised after making critical comments about the club's management, following a meeting with manager Michael Carrick and club directors. The club considers the incident closed and the player is available for Sunday's Premier League match against Leeds, according to Punch.
Source: Punch
Seven people are missing after two drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania. The strikes are part of a series of recent incidents targeting vessels near the Romanian and Bulgarian coasts, France 24 reports.
Source: France 24
Wes Streeting, the British defence minister, defended Ukraine’s importance to Washington, saying the country would contribute to American power. He spoke amid tensions between the United States and Ukraine, Le Monde reports.
Source: Le Monde
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez apologised after publicly criticising the club’s leadership over its recruitment following the defeat to Atlético Madrid. He then met club officials and manager Michael Carrick to clarify his remarks, according to Vanguard.
Source: Vanguard
Residents of Saint-Pierre have mobilised to monitor their locality after acts of violence, looting and vandalism were reported in several regions of Mauritius. The Special Mobile Force has also been deployed there to secure the area and enforce the curfew, according to Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
The International Monetary Fund forecasts 4.5% growth for African economies in 2026, followed by 5% in 2027. The institution warns, however, that external aid to the continent is expected to fall by a further 12% this year, weakening funding for health, education and humanitarian assistance.
Source: Opais
The implementation of new school rules in Azerbaijan banning the hijab in public schools has triggered protests in Baku and several southern districts, including Masally and Jalilabad. The Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 37 people on the Monday of the protests, according to the BBC.
Source: MyJoyOnline
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