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World Elon Musk: SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Service Due to Military Use Elon Musk announced that SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink internet service, citing its use for military activities. BBC News World Bulgaria Holds Presidential Elections Amid Divisions Over Ukraine War Bulgarians are heading to the polls for presidential elections, with security concerns over the Ukraine war and Black Sea attacks shaping the debate. DW World Obama Criticizes Trump Administration Ahead of Midterms: 'Unnecessary War' and 'Chaos' Former US President Barack Obama, speaking at rallies in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the November midterms, accused the Trump administration of starting an 'unnecessary war' and creating 'chaos and cor Al Jazeera World Prague Honors Roma Resistance Fighters Against Hitler A new exhibition in Prague highlights the stories of over 1,400 Roma resistance fighters who fought against the Nazi occupation in Czechoslovakia, a chapter long overlooked. DW World Storm Boelo Causes Disruption in Wales: Hundreds of Homes Without Power Storm Boelo brought **84 mph** winds and heavy rain to Wales, leading to power outages, widespread flooding, and significant transport disruptions. BBC News World Brazil Heads to Runoff Election Between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Brazilians are heading to the polls for a presidential runoff election between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president. DW World Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks Towards Riyadh The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted a drone and **11** ballistic missiles launched by Houthis towards the capital Riyadh and southern regions of the country. Al Jazeera World Brazilians Head to Polls in Critical Run-off Between Lula and Bolsonaro's Son Brazilians are casting their votes in a closely contested run-off election between incumbent President Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. BBC News World Suspect Detained After Fire at Hitler's Kehlsteinhaus Retreat A fire broke out at the historic Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle's Nest, in Bavaria, Germany, leading to the arrest of a suspect. BBC News World India Reports Continued Border Disruptions with China Amid Ongoing Talks India's Foreign Ministry states that Chinese forces are deviating from established patrolling patterns, causing periodic disruptions along the border. DW World Netanyahu's Enduring Impact on Israel's Institutions and Politics Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has significantly reshaped the country's institutions, politics, and social attitudes during his decades-long career. Al Jazeera World Historic Swimming Pond in Cornwall to be Restored for Community Use An 18th-century historic swimming pond at Antony Estate in Cornwall, UK, is set to be restored and opened for community use. BBC News World Armenia's COP17 Hosting Spotlights Mining and Environmental Concerns Armenia's hosting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) has intensified scrutiny over the country's mining activities and weak environmental regulations. Al Jazeera World Storm Boelo Approaches UK Amid Lingering Power Outages from Storm Austen The UK braces for Storm Boelo, bringing severe winds and rain, as hundreds of homes remain without power after Storm Austen's impact. BBC News World Displaced West Bank Palestinians Face Growing Hunger After UN Cuts Food Aid Food insecurity is on the rise among displaced Palestinians in the West Bank due to funding cuts by the UN World Food Programme (WFP). Al Jazeera World Melania Trump Announces Ceasefire for Oleshky Under Russian Occupation The White House announced that US First Lady Melania Trump brokered a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid and evacuations. BBC News World Muslims Finding Belonging in Southern Spain's Andalusia Centuries after the end of Islamic rule, some Muslims are choosing to settle in Andalusia, southern Spain, drawn by the region's rich Islamic past. Al Jazeera World Scotland Prepares for Storm Boelo with Winds Up to 80 mph Scotland is bracing for Storm Boelo, which is expected to bring heavy rain and winds up to 80 miles per hour, leading to the cancellation of train and ferry services and warnings against non-essential BBC News World Lula and Bolsonaro Debate Economy and Infrastructure Ahead of Brazil's Run-off Ahead of Brazil's presidential run-off, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro focused on policy proposals, including economy, infrastructure, and regional developmen Al Jazeera World EU Moves to Loosen Pesticide Rules Amid Expert Warnings The European Union plans to relax pesticide use regulations to help farmers adopt greener options, but health and environmental experts are sounding the alarm about significant risks. DW World US Senator Rubio Calls on Cubans to Form 'Discrete Partnership' with CIA US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans seeking change in the country to form a 'discrete partnership' with the CIA, the US' foreign intelligence service. Euronews World Hundreds of Thousands Protest Cost of Living and Inequality Across France Approximately 400,000 people across France took to the streets to protest rising living costs and social inequalities. NPR World First Bird Flu Outbreak Hits English Farm, 32,000 Hens Lost England's first bird flu outbreak of the season has led to the loss of 32,000 egg-laying hens at a free-range farm, with estimated costs exceeding £100,000. BBC News World Indian Pilgrims Face Delays in Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Strikes Thousands of Indian pilgrims are experiencing significant travel disruptions in Saudi Arabia due to Houthi attacks on airport facilities, with the Indian government working to facilitate their return. DW