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BBC News - World
Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds - Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions". 6 hrs ago - Europe
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Student protesters attack government buildings in Albania -- Buildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects.11 hours ago
At the Brooklyn novelty shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird -- Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.2 hours ago
Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support -- The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.6 hours ago
Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream -- 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.7 hours ago
White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials -- Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.7 hours ago
'Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns -- Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.6 hours ago
Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut -- It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.6 hours ago
Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022 -- The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.16 hours ago
Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state -- All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.20 hours ago
Hundreds of thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland -- It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government.1 day ago
US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices -- The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.19 hours ago
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? -- It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.14 hours ago
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer -- Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.18 hours ago
Are the European Women's World Cup play-offs working? -- The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.18 hours ago
Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 -- Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.19 hours ago
'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely -- As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.1 day ago
What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try -- New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.15 hours ago
What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird? -- The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store.2 hours ago
What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis -- The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.21 hours ago
Watch: Witnesses describe 'traumatic' moment man fell out of Six Flags rollercoaster -- One person has died and others were injured after an incident at a US amusement park.1 day ago
Eight crew missing in tanker fire off Romania's coast -- A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after a suspected drone attack on the Wine Trader tanker.41 minutes ago
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings dies -- His family has appealed to fans to remember his wife, children and family in prayer during this period of mourning.26 minutes ago
Irish police social media accounts breached by hackers -- The @GardaTraffic and @GardaInfo accounts appeared to publish posts promoting a cryptocurrency on Wednesday.41 minutes ago
At least 27 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan -- Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.2 hours ago
Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says -- 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.1 hour ago
Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police -- Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.22 hours ago