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Microsoft Is Teaming up With Starlink. What Does That Mean for MSFT Stock?

Microsoft signals a willingness to collaborate with Elon Musk’s business ecosystem. Could that pragmatism reshape sentiment around MSFT stock?

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Virgin Media O2 switches on Starlink-powered smartphone satellite service

Launch of O2 Satellite looks to help cut down areas of poor or no signal across the UK.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Belgium releases video showing forces boarding Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

French president Emmanuel Macron said it was a “major blow” to Russia’s shadow fleet

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How Starlink became the backbone of Ukraine’s war

Russian forces have been cut off from vital Starlink satellite services along the frontlines, with Ukraine's defence minister confirming the deactivation of terminals used by Russian troops.

The Independent UK

Musk cutting Starlink to Russia’s drones has delivered ‘enormous’ boost to Ukraine, says frontline general

IN DEPTH: Sam Kiley reports from Ukraine’s fortress belt in Pavlohrad and Izium in eastern Ukraine on the dramatic effect of switching off the Starlink satellite network used by Russian forces

The Independent UK

Forget Starlink – this PS5-sized device promises to deliver fiber-like 25Gbps internet speeds using invisible beams of light

The Taara Beam sends 25Gbps internet speeds over invisible light waves and could rival Starlink.

TechRadar

Falcon 9 rocket sets new reuse record on SpaceX's 2nd Starlink launch of the day (video)

Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets, each carrying Starlink satellites, launched from California and Florida on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster set a new reuse record.

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The new space race: how satellites are reshaping Germany's defence

Germany is rearming — and not only on Earth. Last year, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius earmarked around €35 billion for space capabilities. Inspector Thomas Daum explains why space has become a new battlefield.

Euronews

Russia is launching a stratospheric balloon relay network to counter Starlink restrictions, but it has one major flaw — the wind

Russia is testing a 20-kilometer stratospheric balloon relay system after Starlink restrictions disrupted battlefield communications in Russian-controlled territories.

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'Iranians are resilient; they always find ways to speak:' How Iranians are overcoming unprecedented internet censorship

After the January 8 blackout, Iran's internet has not gotten back to normal yet — probably it never will. Yet, "Iranians are resilient; they always find ways to speak," even when the regime cracks down on VPNs.

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SpaceX lands Falcon 9 rocket in The Bahamas for 2nd time ever (video)

SpaceX landed a rocket in The Bahamas for the second time ever on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, after launching 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Trump exerting ‘unfair’ pressure on Kyiv during Geneva talks

Ukrainian president says he hopes Trump’s recent remarks are ‘just his tactics and not the decision’ as negotiators meet in Geneva. What we know on day 1,456

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine is ramping up its counteroffensive regaining territories from Russian troops

Ukraine is coming to the talks in Geneva with the significant counteroffensive momentum on the ground. Over the past several days Kyiv troops regained territories from Russian forces, wiping out weeks of Moscow gains, with the help of Elon Musk and Starlink.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Woman killed in latest Putin strikes after ‘tense’ US-backed talks in Geneva

Moscow pressures Kyiv further with more than 400 drones and missiles

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Double delivery: SpaceX sends Starlink satellites into orbit on launches from California and Florida

SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink satellites launched on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, respectively.

The Times of India

UAE partners with Elon Musk's Starlink to bring digital classrooms in 100 remote villages globally

The UAE has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to bring digital education to remote students globally. This initiative, launched at the World Government Summit 2026, uses satellite internet to overcome infrastructure barriers, enabling access to online learning platforms and resources. The first phase targets 100 underserved locations, aiming to bridge the…

Euronews

Cold (space) war: why the US and the EU are still in the same boat

Ukraine and SpaceX announced they have found a way to prevent Russian armed forces from using Starlink, while Russian propagandists reacted harshly - not only toward SpaceX, but toward Palantir too. Meanwhile, communications from two European satellites were intercepted by Russian spacecraft.

The Independent UK

Trump administration ‘smuggled Starlink terminals into Iran’ amid brutal crackdown

It is believed the U.S. smuggled 6,000 satellites into Iran, despite it being a criminal offence to own Starlink in the country

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The Independent UK

Major US airline announces Starlink Wi-Fi rollout

Southwest Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to partner with Starlink. Its current Wi-Fi doesn’t allow for reliable mid-flight movie-watching

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky rules out referendum on ‘bad deal’ as European leaders gather in Munich

Zelensky thanked the UK for a ‘new and timely air defence package’ worth £500m ahead of the conference

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SpaceX Falcon 9 deploys 24 Starlink satellites after California launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Russian crackdown on Telegram app prompts rare criticism from soldiers, pro-war bloggers and officials

Critics say restricting social media app risks harming communications between state, military units and public

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: France to start making weapons with Kyiv

Ukraine says deal paves way for ‘large-scale joint projects’ while separately Kyiv opens exports of its locally made weaponry. What we know on day 1,448

Euronews

Is Elon Musk's SpaceX launching a Starlink smartphone?

Reports suggest that Musk's company is exploring a Starlink-branded device that could connect directly to its satellites.

The Guardian - UK

Russian military scrambles to find Starlink alternative after access blocked

Elon Musk’s SpaceX curbs illicit use of satellite internet network, which Ukraine says is already affecting operations

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