Will Ashley
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Russia’s Use of Students to Build War Drones Revealed
An investigation found students at least 40 Russian institutions involved in work spanning drone design, production, and components for munitions.
14 Indian Nationals Aboard Yacht Reportedly Targeted in Yemen’s Waters
Houthi officials say they rescued 14 Indian nationals from a yacht near Yemen, but India’s embassy is still verifying safety.
Starlink Still Restricted for Ukraine Despite Trump Saying Musk Lifted Speed Limits
Officials say monitoring still shows Starlink connectivity dropping at speeds above 100 mph, despite Trump’s claim that Musk restored access.
Some Student Protests Banned in French Cities After Weekend Looting
French authorities banned demonstrations in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble after weekend looting, while student groups vowed to keep mobilizing.
Iran Says 7 Oil Tankers Are on Fire or Damaged in a Key Strait as Fears Grow of a Return to War
Iran says seven tankers caught fire or were damaged in Hormuz, amid escalating maritime attacks and fears fighting could resume
International Criminal Court Shortlisted for 2026 Sakharov Prize
The ICC was named one of three finalists for the EU’s 2026 Sakharov Prize, not the winner, which remains undecided.
Farrah Abraham Casts Ballot for Herself in Austin City Council Race
Farrah Abraham voted for herself as Texas early voting began, sharing moment with family while campaigning for Austin City Council
Harry Styles Takes in Knicks Game at Madison Square Garden on His Day Off
Harry Styles spent a night away from his tour schedule watching the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Yoon Young Bae for Marie Claire Korea, October 2026
Model Yoon Young Bae appears in the October 2026 issue of Marie Claire Korea, bringing her latest fashion editorial to readers.
Zelenskyy Joins Norway Talks Before Trump Envoy’s Planned Moscow Visit
Zelenskyy is meeting US and European officials in Oslo, where they aim to shape a peace proposal before Witkoff’s Moscow trip.
JPMorgan Moves Closer to Opening a Bank in Nigeria After Central Bank Deposit
JPMorgan deposited 50 billion naira with Nigeria’s central bank, meeting a capital requirement as it seeks a merchant banking licence.
“Give Us Interceptor Missiles”: Zelenskyy Backs Energy Ceasefire With Russia if US Helps Ukraine
Zelenskyy says Ukraine supports reciprocal halt to energy strikes if Washington supplies interceptor missiles to protect critical infrastructure from Russian attacks.
Australian MP Helen Haines Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car
Independent MP Helen Haines is injured after being struck by a vehicle outside her office; police investigate whether it was deliberate.
Israeli Police Detain 10 Suspects Over Attacks on European Diplomats
Israeli police detained 10 suspects in a pre-dawn West Bank raid over weekend violence, including attacks on European diplomats and US journalist.
Iran Condemns YouTube Ban on Pro-Iranian Group’s Lego-Style AI Videos
Iran condemned YouTube’s suspension of Explosive Media, a pro-Iranian channel whose Lego-style AI war videos drew millions of views online.
Zelensky Calls Trump’s Russia Sanctions Waiver a Mistake
Zelensky called Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver a mistake, warning that easing pressure could embolden Putin and prolong his war effort.
Pakistan Halts Trade at Gabd-Rimdan Crossing with Iran
Trade between Pakistan and Iran through Gabd-Rimdan has reportedly halted, raising concerns over LPG supplies and perishable exports across Pakistan.
Japan’s Takaichi Sends Offering to Yasukuni Shrine
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to Yasukuni Shrine as its autumn festival began, but will skip visiting.
‘I Don’t Want to Talk About It’: Belgian PM Explains Why EU Summit Did Not Move on Frozen Russian Assets
The minister says legal exposure and uneven risk-sharing blocked progress on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine at summit.
Ukraine Critically Low on Patriot Interceptors as Russian Strikes Intensify
Ukraine’s supply of Patriot interceptors is critically low, though reports differ on whether any missiles remain as Russian attacks intensify
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