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Musk’s SpaceX and Ukraine’s defence ministry to block Russia’s use of Starlink

Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces. Elon Musk promptly responded to Kyiv’s calls to check and prevent Russian forces from using Starlink on attack drones against Ukraine.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow says foreign troops in Ukraine would be ‘targets’ in latest threat

Both the UK and France have pledged to send troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal

The Independent UK

Starlink uses emergency fix to block Russian drones using its devices to bomb Ukraine — company looking for permanent solutions to stop unauthorized use of its service

The Ukrainian government has successfully blocked unauthorized Starlink terminals from operating within its borders, stopping Russian drones from using the internet service to strike targets deep within the country.

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Qatar Airways launches QVerse Island, virtual Doha experience in Fortnite

Qatar Airways has launched QVerse Island in Fortnite, a virtual representation of Doha designed to inspire travel. Players explore iconic landmarks and complete missions, with opportunities to win real flights and rewards. This initiative leverages gaming to engage potential travelers early in their planning process.

The Times of India

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI explore merger for space-based AI

The deal would unite SpaceX’s reusable rockets, Starlink internet satellites, the X platform and the AI chatbot Grok

The Independent UK

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from two coasts in two days

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from California on Jan. 29, 2026. The company repeated the feat the next day with 29 satellites from Florida.

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Airbus defence chief: Europe could make 'quantum leap' in space but must abandon 'grand schemes'

The EU's answer to Elon Musk's Starlink system will only be operational in 2029. As the CEO of Airbus Defence and Space sees it, the EU went about it completely the wrong way.

Euronews

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Ukraine contacts SpaceX over Russian drones allegedly using Starlink, officials say

US President Donald Trump said that he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures.

Euronews

EU proposals for free extra cabin bags on planes ‘lunatic idea’, says easyJet

Giving passengers right to additional carry-on baggage would be ‘terrible for the consumer’, warns airline’s CEO

The Guardian - UK

European airline becomes the latest to launch free wifi on board

Numerous operators have recently begun offering the complimentary service

The Independent UK

EU can't replace Musk's Starlink yet, but is on right track, Kubilius tells Euronews

EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there.

Euronews

"Not just censorship, it’s digital isolation:" Iran plans to cut ties with the global internet — and VPNs may not help this time

After enforcing "one of the most severe blackouts in history," Iran is moving towards a permanent whitelisting system to better police the internet. Here's what is at stake for people in Iran, and beyond.

TechRadar

EU space sector told to speed up on security: Five takeaways from European Space Conference

Europe's space leaders were told to "speed up" security missions and launch the IRIS2 satellite constellation by 2029 at the biggest Brussels space conference of the year. Euronews Next highlights the key takeaways from the event and asks if the sector still has the power to inspire.

Euronews

China satellite near miss prompts Starlink to reduce altitudes — more than 4,000 satellites pulled to 300-mile orbit to increase 'space safety'

Chinese researchers said that Starlink reduced the altitude for a big part of its satellite constellation because of the near-miss incident it had with a Chinese satellite launch in December 2025.

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The Guardian - UK

SpaceX mulls $1.5tn IPO timed to ‘align with Musk’s birthday and the planets’

World’s richest person targeting symbolic date in June for flotation of rocket company

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Nearly 2 million military casualties to date, study finds, with Russia bearing brunt of losses

Drone strike on Ukrainian passenger train kills five and Poland urges Musk to cut Russia’s Starlink access. What we know on day 1,435

Euronews

EU now has its own 'secure and encrypted' satellite communication system, Kubilius says

Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US - whose own communication systems are a lot more mature.

The Guardian - UK

Ryanair says it could use Starlink in future despite Elon Musk feud

Airline raises forecasts for profits and passenger numbers, after boss said spat with Tesla CEO boosted bookings

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Amazon's internet-beaming satellites are bright enough to disrupt astronomical research, study finds

The satellites in Amazon's new internet-beaming megaconstellation in low Earth orbit are bright enough to disrupt astronomical research, a study has found.

TechRadar

Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin want to help provide high-speed satellite internet across the globe

Blue Origin will offer a LEO/MEO satellite internet network for enterprises and governments, but not consumers.

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos reveals plan for next satellite megaconstellation

Blue Origin claims TeraWave network will be faster than SpaceX’s Starlink

Space

SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites into orbit from California (video)

SpaceX lit up the night sky over Vandenberg Space Force Base today (Jan. 22) with the launch of 25 more satellites for its Starlink broadband internet service.

International Business Times UK

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.

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

“Buy now before Musk gets one!”

The Independent UK

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’

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