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Why Are Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary Beefing? Here's What We Know

A cost dispute over Starlink Wi-Fi sparked insults, takeover jokes and publicity as Elon Musk clashed with Ryanair boss O'Leary.

International Business Times UK

Ryanair Posts Hilariously Brutal Takedown Of Elon Musk In Response To His “Twitter Tantrum”

“Buy now before Musk gets one!”

Bored Panda

Michael O’Leary challenges Elon Musk to arm wrestle to settle Ryanair-Starlink feud

Exclusive: Airline boss calls proposal from The Independent for test of strength ‘a brilliant idea’

The Independent UK

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Michael O’Leary: Elon Musk can insult me all day if it boosts Ryanair sales

The Ryanair chief has become embroiled in a spat with the owner of the social media platform X.

The Independent UK

‘Big Idiot’ boost: Ryanair cashes in as Musk feud takes off on X

A war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink has spilled onto social media, with Ryanair turning insults into publicity and €16.99 "idiot" fares.

Euronews

Ryanair boss taunts Elon Musk with free flight ticket as ‘battle of the billionaires’ erupts

Exclusive: Micheal O’Leary dismissed bid to buy the carrier, saying ‘non-Europeans cannot control a European airline’

The Independent UK

Is Ryanair Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold as Elon Musk Proposes Buying the Discount Airline?

Ryanair shares push higher as Elon Musk floats the idea of acquiring the discount air carrier. Here’s why investors should consider trimming exposure to RYAAY stock at current levels.

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Ryanair launches ‘Big Idiot’ seat sale as spat with Elon Musk intensifies

‘Book today before Musk gets one’ reads the sales pitch

The Independent UK

These are all the European airlines offering Starlink – and the ones that aren’t

While British Airways' first Starlink-equipped flight has just taken off, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board.

Euronews

Iran's protests in the dark: How credible is Germany's response?

As protests continue across Iran, the regime has responded with lethal force and an internet blackout. German-Iranian artist and doctor Maryam spoke to Euronews about her fears and hopes, as well as Berlin's responsibility.

Euronews

Iran's internet shutdown: Can Starlink reconnect countries cut off from the world?

In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might the United States play?

Euronews

Behind the Curtain: Elon Musk is betting on space as future of AI

Musk believes that earthbound data centers will become politically toxic and less efficient than space.

Axios

Ryanair Dismisses Elon Musk's Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Plans Citing 'Idiotic' Costs and Fuel Drag Penalties

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary rules out Starlink internet, citing a £200m annual fuel penalty and dismissing Elon Musk's aviation knowledge.

International Business Times UK

Billionaire Showdown: Elon Musk and Michael O'Leary Collide Over Starlink Snub

Elon Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary swapped insults after the airline refused to adopt Starlink, turning a tech decision into a public feud.

International Business Times UK

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

The Independent UK

Inside Iran’s protests: ‘Either we overthrow the regime, or we are destroyed. We have nothing left to lose’

Independent Persian has received messages from protestors within Iran via Starlink satellite that describe a ‘war-like situation’. Amirhossein Miresmaeili reports

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The Conversation

Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink

The Iranian regime’s internet shutdown, initiated on Jan. 8, 2026, has severely diminished the flow of information out of the country. Without internet access, little news about the national protests that flared between Dec. 30, 2025, and Jan. 13, 2026, and the regime’s violent crackdown has reached the world. Many…

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The Independent UK

Ryanair refuses to install popular feature welcomed by other airlines

‘We don’t think our passengers are willing to pay,’ says airline CEO

International Business Times UK

Starlink UK Plans Could Be Rebranded With Slower Speeds — Without Price Cuts

Starlink may rebrand UK home broadband plans with lower advertised speeds, while monthly prices stay the same, raising concerns for rural customers in 2026.

International Business Times UK

Starlink Broadband Slashes BT Prices — UK Consumers Celebrate Savings

Elon Musk's Starlink Broadband lowers its pricing in the UK, going lower than BT and Virgin Media- a move considered to be a bold pricing strategy.

Euronews

Russia remains mostly silent on Iran protests as military cooperation continues

It took the Kremlin nearly two weeks of protests in Iran to say "no third party" can change the fundamental nature of relations between Iran and Russia. In an Euronews interview, political analyst and Iran expert Nikita Smagin explains Moscow-Tehran ties.

International Business Times UK

Musk Offers Free Starlink in Iran, Where Using It Can Get Citizens Executed

Elon Musk just made Starlink free in Iran. The catch: using it for anything the regime considers 'anti-state' carries the death penalty.

Space

Starlink satellites lift off on SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iranian judge signals trials and executions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500

Iran's top judge has hinted that trials and executions are ahead as activists say the death toll from Iran's protests has risen to at least 2,586

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