Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted October 23, 2026 The network is used by the Ukrainian military, sources say, and Trump says "if there is a problem, I'll get it straightened out". Read more
Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn October 23, 2026 Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years. Read more
Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow October 22, 2026 Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era. Read more
Lula says rival should be disqualified over alleged Meta interference ahead of Brazil vote October 22, 2026 The Brazilian president accuses the tech firm of favouring Flávio Bolsonaro, which it denies. Read more
Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks October 22, 2026 The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine. Read more
India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail October 21, 2026 Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi. Read more
Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX October 21, 2026 Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger. Read more