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Ukrainian attacks have set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg. Show more
Key FactsUkraine attacks Russia with more than 1,000 drones
13 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 1,015 Ukrainian drones across 15 regions, annexed Crimea and the Black Sea.
- Zelensky said U.S.-Ukraine intelligence sharing had resumed after being interrupted for a period of time.
- In the week after Trump announced an energy ceasefire on October 11, Zelensky reported 76 Russian attacks on energy, oil and gas sectors.
- Lithuanian authorities reported a drone in the Pasvalys area; a moving car was damaged, and no injuries were reported.
We can’t compare me and Putin. He’s aggressor. He occupied us. He killed adults and children, his soldiers. He’s a terrorist. And that’s why I hope that President Trump will be very clear with this position.— Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, remarks on NBC’s Meet the Press cited in The Globe and Mail article, condemning Putin and calling for a clear stance from Trump.
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg with over 1,000 drones: Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia overnight Sunday, striking a major oil terminal in St ...
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Key FactsUkraine launches major drone attack on Russia despite Trump’s demand
14 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said 1,015 Ukrainian drones were shot down nationwide overnight into Sunday.
- Russian authorities identified the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal as a target; Fire Point subsequently reported a fire on its grounds.
- Local authorities said one person was killed, five were wounded, and residential homes were damaged.
- Kyiv and Moscow did not acknowledge Trump’s energy ceasefire; Ukraine resumed strikes, while Russia continued attacking Ukraine.
It was a message from the American government to limit the speed at which Ukrainian drones could fly.— Volodymyr Zelensky, in an NBC News Meet the Press interview
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Key FactsBlake Grupe injured during Rams debut
4 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cleveland.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cleveland.com
- Blake Grupe gave Los Angeles a 3-0 lead over Arizona with a 44-yard field goal in the first quarter.
- On the ensuing kickoff, he injured his knee tackling Devin Duvernay near midfield.
- After examination in the blue medical tent, the Rams announced he was doubtful to return.
- While Grupe was sidelined, punter Ethan Evans prepared to handle the Rams’ kicking duties.
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Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St
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Key FactsRepublicans Seek Probe Into Ukraine’s Starlink Disruption
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- On Sunday, Mike Turner and Kevin Cramer said Congress should determine the disruption’s cause and who was responsible.
- Marco Rubio denied a White House order; Volodymyr Zelensky said a U.S. government decision caused the restriction.
- The restriction cut data connections when terminals exceeded 160 kph, affecting Ukrainian drones and helicopters.
- Last week, nine bipartisan senators asked the Pentagon inspector general to examine possible contributions by the department or contractors.
People’s lives are at risk, and lives are lost over these things.— Mike Turner, Ohio Republican, House Armed Services Committee, said Sunday on CBS News’ Face the Nation
New incident at Leipzig Airport: Operations restricted: Security incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Currently no air traffic on the north runway after a car ...
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Key FactsVehicle reportedly breached Leipzig/Halle airport fence
20 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- According to initial findings, a vehicle probably breached the fence, prompting a major police operation.
- Police said the damaged section was near three Russian Antonov cargo aircraft barred from flying under EU sanctions.
- No unauthorized people or suspicious objects were initially found; further searches were planned during the day.
- In early August, a drone prepared with explosives was found; Germany blamed Russia, which rejected the accusation.
The preliminary investigations have shown that, with high probability, a vehicle must have breached the fence.— Leipzig Police Department, in a statement
Incident over the Black Sea: Romanian Army shoots down Russian Geran drones: On NATO’s southeastern flank, fighter jets shot down two Russian-made drones ...
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Key FactsRomanian Army Reports Downing Two Geran Drones
22 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- According to Romania’s army, the two drones were shot down after illegally entering Romanian airspace.
- The Defence Ministry said F-16 jets destroyed them about 20 kilometres southeast of Sulina over the Black Sea.
- The ministry identified the targets as Geran drones, a Russian version of Iranian Shahed attack drones.
- Since early October, ships off Bulgaria and Romania have faced several drone attacks; the president said NATO will discuss the situation next week.
Two drones were intercepted and shot down moments ago by Romanian military pilots over the Black Sea, shortly after they illegally intruded into our territory.— Statement by Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta on Facebook
Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks about military satellite network: Ukraine is in talks with SpaceX and the Pentagon to lift a speed cap on its ...
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iPhone 18 Pro review: I blame Apple for my pricey taste. It won’t disappoint you either.
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Driveclub, Sony’s PS4 exclusive, is now a native PC game thanks to modders videocardz.com
Rockets against police, rubber bullets against demonstrators: What began as a party demonstration ended in a skirmish on the Lorraine Bridge ... Show more
"Reclaim the Street" in Bern: Police stop 1,000-strong demonstration with rubber bullets
"Reclaim the Street" in Bern: Police stop 1,000-strong demonstration with rubber bullets
Drone enters Lithuanian airspace and crashes: NATO fighter jets scrambled, citizens were warned: A drone caused an alarm in Lithuania by entering its airspace ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/litauen-drohne-absturz-ukraine-100.html
Close social bonds help wild jackdaws hold feeding spots but come with waiting costs
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Russia Admits Its Air Defenses Cannot Shield Vast Industrial Empire From Ukrainian Drone Strikes
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Russia reports shooting down more than 100 Ukrainian drones. However, initial verified videos show explosions and fires in Putin's hometown ... Show more
Russia Reports Drone Attacks in St. Petersburg: According to Russian sources, Ukraine has once again attacked oil facilities and a logistics center in St ...
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OpinionMilitary threats in NATO countries: Air raid alert in Lithuania: Residents of Lithuania were called to shelters overnight. Latvia also issued a warning ...
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Bye bye, flying pencil! 💔 Today, the last Lufthansa A340-600 flights will depart from Washington Dulles and New York JFK, marking the end of an era ... Show more
War with Iran: Another explosion hits a supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz: Saudi Civil Defense gives the all-clear for the border region+++ Missiles strike ...
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Since the beginning of the year, the St. Gallen cantonal police have been using drones to catch speeders on winding mountain passes ... Show more
Cult of Mac Oct 17
Apple may have just sold 6 million iPhone Duos: Apple could ship 6 million iPhone Duo units in 2026, giving it roughly a third of the global foldable market.
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Apple’s iPhone Handoff is expanding, and Verizon is charging twice as much as T-Mobile
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A beloved pet dog was miraculously found by rescuers in a helicopter after being missing for over two days following an avalanche in Alaska that injured two ... Show more
Key FactsApple Starts iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
- Pre-orders are available through Apple’s online storefront and Apple Store app in more than 70 countries and regions.
- The foldable model measures 5.4 inches closed, 7.6 inches open, and 5.2 millimeters unfolded.
- Pricing starts at $1,999 for 256GB, with Star White and Night Sky available.
- Customers securing launch-day delivery are due to receive their devices on Friday, October 23.
Hold Us Accountable— From the article headline: Apple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo Crease.
Electrical sliding switches graphene between magnetic states: In a discovery that could offer a new way to control quantum properties in two-dimensional ...
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Saudi Gazette Oct 17
#BREAKING : Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones over Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Eastern and southern regions in the past few hours.
The Hubble telescope looked out into what we thought was an empty patch of space and showed us how little we know about the universe ... Show more
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Key FactsPorsche Mission S Combines Analog and Digital Instruments
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedrive.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedrive.com
- The concept previews Porsche’s future flagship mid-engine supercar while omitting a built-in infotainment display.
- Five independent circular gauges shape the cockpit; the central tachometer combines a physical needle with a circular screen.
- Depending on drive mode, the tachometer telescopes toward the driver, distinguishing itself from the flanking gauges.
- According to the report, no current Porsche model offers this type of instrument cluster.
Swiss watch phase— Mate Rimac said the supercar market has entered its 'Swiss watch phase,' where analog craftsmanship, rather than the latest and greatest software and digital user experience, has become the defining philosophy.
Air Force: Wittmund fighter jets intercept civilian aircraft: A civilian aircraft becomes a case for the Air Force over the North Sea. Two Eurofighters from ...
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Paid articlePaywall Did you manage to preorder an iPhone Duo? Apple's first foldable iPhone is already sold out online, with estimated deliveries slipping to January 25, 2027 ... Show more
Tesla unveiled the new Roadster in Waco, Texas, and the show was quite a spectacle. A robot sat behind the wheel as the car drove up an inverted ramp and ... Show more
Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight: Moscow’s airports were closed for 101 hours in the first 14 days of October ...
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9to5Mac Oct 17
Apple calls iPhone Duo pre-order demand ‘extraordinary’ as shipping dates slip: Apple has issued a short statement following strong initial demand for the iPhone ...
9to5mac.com/2026/10/16/apple-calls-iphone-duo-pre-order-demand-extraordinary-as-shipping-dates-slip/
Speaking in Brussels on Oct. 16, President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent criticism ... Show more
A rare spectacle caught from the skies! 🐋
Videographer Rhys Morgan has witnessed fin whales lunge-feeding off the Pembrokeshire coast before, but last week ... Show more
Waymo to launch robotaxis in Toronto. This is how the pilot program works: Self-driving taxi operator Waymo says it will launch a test phase in Toronto in the ...
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Anyone scanning the southern sky for the constellation Fume will find nothing particularly exciting to the naked eye. However, for astronomers ... Show more
Signal aus einer leeren Region des Weltraums gibt Rätsel auf
Signal aus einer leeren Region des Weltraums gibt Rätsel auf
iPhone Duo pre-orders have quickly slipped into 2027, with U.S. shipping estimates now pushed back to January 25 for all configurations ... Show more
Who controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS² ... Show more
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Key FactsEurope’s Planned Satellite Networks: IRIS² and SATCOMBw 4
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
- This week, Ukraine’s army reported Starlink interruptions affecting receiving devices moving faster than 160 kilometers per hour.
- IRIS² is intended to consist of 348 satellites; launches are planned from 2029, with initial services potentially starting in 2029 or 2030.
- OHB and SES agreed on an order worth nearly one billion euros covering 18 medium-orbit satellites.
- SATCOMBw 4 is initially intended to deploy up to 40 satellites from 2029; the contract decision remains pending.
Hey, Elon Musk, you big man, are you again making politics with your products? As your European customers, we are keeping an eye on you.— Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, on X
