Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted 14. October 2026 (10:05) Outage of terminals managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX comes as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine without any advance warning from USUkrainian soldiers in combat have suddenly had their access to Starlink satellite internet terminals restricted as the Trump administration has increased pressure on Ukraine to halt long-range strikes on Russia’s oil industry immediately.The terminals, which are distributed and managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, are a key component of Ukraine’s military operations and the sudden restrictions on the high-speed terminals on Tuesday evening led to the failure of several combat missions, said an adviser on military technology to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labor’s bill to cut private health insurance rebate blocked by Greens over pensioner carve-out 14. October 2026 (09:59) Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to end private health cover by 2028-29 as a result of Albanese government’s proposalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s bid to cut the private health insurance rebate for over-65s has been blocked in parliament, with the Greens insisting they will withhold support unless pensioners receive a carve-out from the new rules.The proposed changes, which would take effect from April 2027, would save the federal budget $3bn. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
John Healey ‘targets tax crackdown on online marketplaces’ in first budget 14. October 2026 (09:42) Move aimed at firms such as Amazon and eBay could raise up to £1bn more for Treasury, says reportA tax crackdown on online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay that could raise up to £1bn more for the Treasury is reportedly being drawn up for John Healey’s first budget.The chancellor is said to be preparing to announce that online marketplaces will be made responsible for collecting tax owed by retailers selling on their platforms. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man who helped launder £266million of criminal cash through scrap jewellery firm is jailed for eight years
Iran aims to humiliate Trump and ensure mid-term elections defeat with new Strait of Hormuz tactics