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Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukrainian forces appeared to strike multiple targets across Russia's Moscow, Rostov, and Vladimir regions in a widespread drone attack overnight on Oct. 16. The Kyiv Independent can not independently verify attack targets or damage at this time. According to monitoring channels ExileNova+ and SuperNova+, Russian technology giant Yandex's data center in Vladimir Oblast, around 500 kilometers (310 miles) from the Ukrainian border, was targeted in the overnight operation. Footage from residents at the scene shows large explosions and air defense systems operating around residential buildings. Following strikes on the same Yandex site on Oct. 11, the company announced operations at the data center had been completely shut down. That strike marked the third near-consecutive day of attacks on Yandex data centers in Russia, following confirmed strikes in Ryazan and Kaluga oblasts on Oct. 8 and 9. The string of attacks on Russian data centers follows President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement that Ukraine would retaliate in kind to Russian strikes on Ukrainian internet infrastructure.

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Open this photo in gallery:Ukrainian servicemen set up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Ukraine in April, 2025. Inna Varenytsia/ReutersThe order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House, according to two U. S. officials and a Western official briefed on the matter. The officials said leaders at the Defence Department received a message that the SpaceX Starshield service for the Ukrainian military needed to be slowed. The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not specify who in the White House made the decision or who was responsible for implementing the order. The Pentagon is the biggest customer of Starshield, which is the military-grade version of the Starlink service. Ukrainian officials said this week that military-grade Starlink receptors stopped working in Ukraine when mounted on fast-moving objects, interfering with the performance of Ukrainian drones that rely on them for onboard guidance systems over Ukrainian territory.

World Aquatics Women's Water Polo World Cup 2027, Division 1 tournament will take place from 14th to 19th December, 2026 in Coimbra, Portugal. Five teams from the Division 1 competition will qualify to compete at the World Cup Final in Athens.

There has been no shortage of drama since Laver Cup London 2026, with Team Europe’s Carlos Alcaraz rediscovering the joy of winning, and Alexander Zverev reaching a career-defining milestone as he prepares to become world No. 1. After helping Team Europe secure its sixth Laver Cup title at The O2, both stars carried their momentum into the Asian swing, setting up an intriguing finish to the 2026 season.

FIDE, in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates Chess Federation and Al Ain Chess & Mind Games Club, invites all FIDE member federations to participate in the World Junior U20 Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026. Each federation can register an unlimited number of players. The championships will be held in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, from November 1 (arrival) to November 7 (departure), 2026. The winners of the World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 and the top 10 players on the starting list (5 Rapid + 5 Blitz for the open section and 5 Rapid + 5 Blitz for the girls’ section) are entitled to free full-board accommodation in a double room. FIDE member Federations should proceed with the registration of their participants. Please note that eligible players must be born on or after January 1, 2006. The official registration link: https://juniorrapidandblitz2026.fide.com  Email: juniorrapidblitz@fide.comInvitation, regulations, schedule (PDF)The deadline for registration, hotel reservations and receipt of all applicable payments has been extended to October 27, 2026.

Open this photo in gallery:Members of Ethiopian Federal Police patrol as they resume operations after federal forces pushed back the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front in Mekelle on Oct. 9. Ethiopia alleges Eritrea is supporting TPLF, which launched a rebellion last month in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray.-/AFP/Getty ImagesAfter weeks of clashes and military advances by both sides, a full-scale war between Ethiopia and Eritrea is looming as an increasingly dangerous possibility, triggering fears of another crisis in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopian troops, backed by tanks and heavy weapons, have rapidly approached the Eritrean border in recent days, while Eritrea reportedly sent thousands of its own soldiers across the border into northern Ethiopia. Both sides have expelled each other’s diplomats and severed relations, accusing each other of plotting war. U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio became the latest diplomat to plead for peace this week. In a phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, he cited the “heightened tensions” and urged all countries to “avoid cross-border incursions.” The region cannot tolerate more conflict, he told Mr.

A rookie defenceman who will forever be part of Penticton Vees history has made Canada’s U17 World Challenge roster. Thor Liffiton, the WHL franchise’s first-ever draft selection, is one of 44 players set to play for one of the nation’s two squads at the tournament, set for Oakville, Ont., from Nov. 1 to 7.

Melissa Dudek/Virginia AthleticsOctober 15, 2026Virginia hosts the FREE meet Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15-16 at the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Click here for parking and event infoUVA Swimming & Diving Instagram Opens in a new window UVA Swimming & Diving X Opens in a new window UVA Swimming & Diving Facebook Opens in a new window Live Stream Opens in a new window CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia swimming and diving head coach Todd DeSorbo has released the preliminary entry list for the Virginia SCM World Prep Pro Am, being held Oct. 15-16 at the Aquatic & Fitness Center on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. Free parking is available in the Scott Stadium E3 lots (Parking Map)

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“He’s doing a really good job as he’s continuing to navigate through there, and again, he’s a player who comes to the rink excited every single day. Like, I don’t think I ever see him not smiling; he loves being here, loves getting to work. He’s an extreme competitor anytime he’s on the ice, and I’m really looking forward to seeing him pull the Canadian jersey over his shoulders and get to work.” For the last two tournaments, the Raiders have been represented on at least one of the Team Canada teams playing in the tournament. In 2024, it was Riley Boychuk and Daxon Rudolph who won gold with Team Canada White, and last year Ben Harvey won silver with Team Canada White while Brock Cripps won gold with Team Canada Red. McDonald has seen first-hand how this tournament has affected players upon their return, and he hopes Shingoose follows that example once he returns. “I thought our guys did a tremendous job last year when they were there. Ultimately, Brock was with me on my side and Benny was on the other side, but you just watched how they both played and how they represented their country extremely well, and the same thing for Gooser.

We are mere days away from the culmination of the 2026 MLB season: The World Series presented by Capital One. Here is what you need to know to get set for the 122nd edition of the Fall Classic. All games in the best-of-seven series will be aired on FOX and FOX Deportes. It will also be streamed on FOX One. Game start times are to be announced. Which teams will play in the 2026 World Series?

BREAKING NEWSPackers' Josh Jacobs will be eligible to play Week 7Read moreStory byStory byGavin Williams fans 9 to bring Guardians within 2 wins of World SeriesJoe ReedyThu, October 15, 2026 at 10:31 p.m. UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning in Game 3 of baseball’s American League Championship Series baseball game in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams knew going into Game 3 of the AL Championship Series that strikeouts might be hard to come by against a Tampa Bay lineup that was the most disciplined in the major leagues during the regular season.