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Trump says Starshield restored in Ukraine, declines to say if he contacted Musk
Musk had previously said that "any limits on speed or usage" of Starshield systems — which are operated by his SpaceX company — were "decided by the U.S. military and ultimately POTUS," referring to Trump.
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Donald Trump affirme qu’Elon Musk a relancé son réseau satellitaire Starlink pour Kiev
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Arms Race Intensifies in Korea as the North Is Emboldened by Russia Alliance
A photograph provided by North Korean state media showing the leader, Kim Jong-un, and his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, overseeing the firing of an intermediate-range missile from the country’s east coast during a drill in October.
The NATO member is overhauling its military strategy, moving troops closer to the border and investing in long-range arms as Russia is carrying out grey-zone tactics in NATO’s eastern flank; the country’s defence spending is set to rise by 42% in 2026, reaching €2.4 billion, or around 5.4% of its GDP; the U.K. has maintained some 1,200 troops in Estonia as part of NATO’s forward defence
Magnitude-7 earthquake hits China’s Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes
Search and rescue efforts under way after quake strikes region’s north, officials say, while at least seven aftershocks recorded A magnitude-7 earthquake has hit China’s Tibet region, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said. Search and rescue efforts continued after the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. Continue reading...
WHO JUDGES THE JUDGES? Rockett, Immunity & the Retention Election Fight
On The Unknown Podcast, Richard Luthmann and Michael Volpe dive into the often-overlooked retention elections, especially in the context of family court reform. They start by discussing the troubling case of children held in courthouse holding cells, highlighting the need for accountability in the judicial system. Volpe points out that judges typically have a high retention rate, but he sees a chance for change through organized opposition campaigns.
Volpe shares insights from political organizer Chuck Panici, emphasizing the importance of grassroots efforts like repeated voter contact and volunteer recruitment. The conversation shifts to St. Louis County, where they reflect on a controversial Zoom recording that raises questions about judicial practices and the performance of judges like Justin W. Ruth, who is up for retention.
In Maricopa County, they discuss the Restore Arizona PAC's campaign against five judges, weighing the effectiveness of traditional campaigning methods like door knocking and fundraising. The hosts grapple with how much funding is necessary for reform versus what can be achieved through dedicated volunteers. Ultimately, they stress that accountability requires ongoing effort beyond just one election, highlighting the potential for the ballot to drive meaningful change in the judicial system.
The White House Farm massacre – exclusive: new forensic evidence suggests Sheila Caffell killed herself. Is Jeremy Bamber innocent?
In 1986, Bamber was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing five members of his family. Now analysis of crime scene photographs by a leading forensic biologist could exonerate him On 7 August 1985, five people were found dead at White House Farm in Essex, England: 28-year-old Sheila Caffell (familiarly known as Bambi); her six-year-old twin sons Daniel and Nicholas; and her adoptive parents, June and Nevill Bamber. All five had been shot with a rifle.
Trump Should Reject Putin’s Plan for a Great Powers Summit
The mere prospect of Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump meeting for a great-powers summit while at the Asia Pacific Economic Community’s annual gathering next month is causing concern among America’s traditional allies, not to mention Ukraine. Rightly so.