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Zelensky claims Starlink restrictions were deliberate; Protests flare up across France, and more
18/10/2026 | 3 mins.responsibility.
Separately, Mr Trump fired his new press secretary, Katie Zacharia
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.A lousy week for tech stocks; Trump’s press secretary is out, and more
17/10/2026 | 3 mins.European leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelensky at a summit in Brussels
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil; Houthis attack Yemen’s presidential palace, and more
16/10/2026 | 4 mins.Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, in spite of an American push for an “energy ceasefire”.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Rising American inflation; Starlink limits service in Ukraine, and more
15/10/2026 | 3 mins.America’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.7% in September, from 3.4% in August. Energy costs were the main reason for the increase.
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14/10/2026 | 3 mins.An OpenAI employee was arrested after the company found a “sophisticated recording device” planted in one of its offices.
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