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Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival

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Reported by 3 outlets. First seen 29 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC; latest report 29 Oct 2026, 11:04 UTC. Headline shown is one outlet’s wording.

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Reported by 3 outletsWar & Conflict Ukraine & Russia

Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival

First seen 1 d ago · latest 1 d ago

The Independent: Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin calls Musk ‘genius’ for throttling Starlink as drones disrupt Moscow airports 1 d ago
Euronews: Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival 1 d ago
CNBC: Putin praises Elon Musk as a ‘genius’ as Russia develops Starlink alternative 1 d ago

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'Horrific' Russian drone strike kills 13 at Ukraine train station

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Kyiv Post: Russian Drones Strike Kharkiv Educational Facility as Attacks Across Ukraine Kill and Injure Civilians 1 d ago
RTÉ: 13 killed in Russian attack on Ukraine train station 1 d ago
Meduza: Russian drone strikes train station in Ukraine’s Dnipro, killing at least 13 1 d ago
The Straits Times: Russian drone attack on train station kills 13 in Ukraine’s Dnipro 1 d ago
NDTV: 13 Killed As Russian Drone Slams Into Ukraine Train Platform: Authorities 1 d ago
Hindustan Times: Ukraine says at least 13 killed in Russian drone attack on Dnipro train station 1 d ago
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Reported by 15 outletsPolitics & Government Elections

Independent Russian Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Shuts Under Kremlin Pressure

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Hindustan Times: The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper 1 d ago
France 24: Russia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressure 20 h ago
The Straits Times: Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it is shutting down after 'coordinated campaign' 19 h ago
Kyiv Post: Independent Russian Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Shuts Under Kremlin Pressure 18 h ago
Le Monde (English): Russia's last free newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' closes as press freedom faces its swan song 18 h ago
The Times of Israel: Leading independent Russian newspaper shuts down, says Kremlin pressure ‘killed’ it 18 h ago
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Reported by 11 outletsWar & Conflict Ukraine & Russia

US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine

First seen 9 h ago · latest 16 min ago

The Straits Times: US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine 9 h ago
The Globe and Mail: Washington approves $2.1-billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine 9 h ago
Financial Times: US greenlights $2.1bn sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine 7 h ago
Kyiv Post: US Formally Approves $2.1B Sale of 500 Patriot Missiles to Ukraine 7 h ago
BBC News: US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine 6 h ago
NBC News: U.S. approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine 6 h ago
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Reported by 11 outletsWar & Conflict Crime & Justice

Thousands Of Workers, Students Protest In Italy Over High Living Costs

First seen 16 h ago · latest 5 h ago

DW: Italy: Students and workers rally over living costs 16 h ago
The Times of Israel: Thousands of students, workers protest across Italy amid heavy police presence 15 h ago
Euronews: Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike 15 h ago
Africanews: Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike 15 h ago
Le Monde (English): Thousands of students, workers demonstrate in Italy under heavy security 15 h ago
The Hindu: Thousands of students, workers protest in Italy under heavy security 12 h ago
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Reported by 10 outletsTechnology & AI Crime & Justice

Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion security breach

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CNBC: Circle, Tether freeze funds impacted by potential Binance 'security issue' 1 d ago
Al Jazeera: Binance says $3bn in crypto funds frozen amid ‘potential security issue’ 1 d ago
The Guardian: Crypto firms freeze more than $3bn in funds as Binance investigates potential hack 1 d ago
The Japan Times: Binance freezes more than $2.5 billion in assets amid suspected hack 1 d ago
The Hill: Potential Binance 'hack' forces crypto firms to freeze $3 billion 1 d ago
France 24: Binance security breach has $6.3 billion impact in potential record crypto heist 1 d ago
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Reported by 8 outletsWar & Conflict Middle East

Iran says four tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz

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NDTV: 3 Oil Tankers On Fire After Hitting Mines In Hormuz, Say Iran Guards 1 d ago
The Hindu: Iran says four tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz 1 d ago
Al Jazeera: Iran war live: IRGC says four tankers struck mines in Strait of Hormuz 1 d ago
CNBC: Iran claims four tankers struck mines in Hormuz as strike fears grow after U.S. midterms 21 h ago
The Straits Times: Iran's IRGC Navy says three tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz 15 h ago
Euronews: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reports three tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz as talks continue 14 h ago
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