Why Is Trump Criticising Zelensky And Complimenting Putin? | BBC Newscast

17 October 2026

Today, President Trump blocked sanctions on Russia a month after he signed them into law. This comes after he said he ‘wasn’t a big fan’ of Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president at a summit in Brussels said the Europeans were ‘real leaders’. Laura is joined by BBC world affairs editor John Simpson to discuss why the US president is becoming more friendly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Plus, John marks 60 years at the BBC by sharing his most memorable moments from his career reporting around the world.

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We interviewed survivors who escaped Russian-occupied #Oleshky in the last few weeks. They survived on 1 spoon or cup of food a day. Some ate grass & plants for sustenance. Many described horrific scenes which I found difficult to write about. https://t.co/erkRG9Hfce

— Francesca Ebel (@FrancescaEbel) October 17, 2026

TRUMP SUPPORTS RUSSIA

A humanitarian crisis is gripping Russian-occupied Oleshky as food deliveries stop and safe evacuation becomes nearly impossible

 

#iran #ukraine #russia - Trump Biggest Midterm Issue Is Iran, Not Ukraine: Times Radio

17 October 2026

“[The UK] need to make a case to say: 'Your primary issue here is Iran because [they] are blocking fossil fuel shipments from the Strait of Hormuz.'” Trump’s biggest issue ahead of the midterms is fuel prices, so the UK need Trump to move in the direction of deescalting the conflict in Iran in order to open up the Strait of Hormuz, rather than pressuring Zelensky to stop striking Russian oil refineries, says Labour MP, UK Trade Envoy to Ukraine, and Chair of the Ukraine All-Party Parliamentary Group Alex Sobel.

BREAKING: 🇷🇴 Romanian F-16 pilots have shot down two drones that entered Romanian airspace some minutes ago. According to Romania’s Ministry of National Defence, the drones were intercepted over the Black Sea at around 18:00 local time. https://t.co/f3JdROQFex

— GeoInsider (@InsiderGeo) October 17, 2026

#news #newsfeed #globalnews - Good Morning America: News to start your day | October 17: ABC News

17 October 2026

All the news you need to start your day from "Good Morning America.”

BREAKING: 5 Russian suicide drones have struck northern Moldova over the past day. 1 Moldovan citizen was wounded in one of the strikes. Russia keeps wounding and killing Europeans even outside of Ukraine https://t.co/AVblmrDUYk

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 17, 2026

#films #movies - Salt of the Earth (1954) Directed by Herbert J. Biberman stars Rosaura Revueltas, Will Geer, David Bauer, David Sarvis and Mervin Williams

1954

Salt of the Earth (1954) is one of the most important and controversial films in American cinema. Inspired by the true events of the 1951 Empire Zinc Mine strike in New Mexico, the film tells the powerful story of Mexican-American miners and their families as they fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and equal treatment. As the struggle intensifies, the miners' wives step forward to lead the movement, transforming the fight for workers' rights into a broader battle for dignity, equality, and social justice. Directed by Herbert J. Biberman, one of the Hollywood Ten, Salt of the Earth was blacklisted upon its release due to its political themes, making it one of the most censored films in U.S. history. Despite the controversy, it has since been recognized as a landmark achievement in independent filmmaking and a timeless classic that continues to inspire audiences around the world. With its authentic performances, powerful storytelling, and groundbreaking social commentary, Salt of the Earth remains a must-watch for anyone interested in history, civil rights, labor movements, and classic cinema.

Directed by Herbert J. Biberman

stars Rosaura Revueltas, Will Geer, David Bauer, David Sarvis and Mervin Williams

Donald Trump is threatening to cripple Ukraine in its survival—and to expose Europe to Russian aggression—seemingly for the pitiful prize of minimising his losses in next month’s midterm elections https://t.co/1xnBivvs6A

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) October 17, 2026

#ai #bull #bear - AI Selloff Tests Investor Confidence: Bloomberg Television

17 October 2026

Ritholtz Wealth Management Chairman and Chief Investment Officer Barry Ritholtz tells Bloomberg This Weekend that AI remains a transformational technology, but investors face a difficult task determining which companies will ultimately emerge as winners and losers.

Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Ritholtz discusses CoreWeave’s selloff, concerns about AI financing and valuations, and the challenges facing Tesla as competition in electric vehicles intensifies.

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#Starlink #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk - Starlink Controversy: Trump Denies Role In Ukraine Satellite Restrictions | Musk, Zelenskyy | CNN TV

17 October 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has denied ordering restrictions on satellite communications used by Ukraine’s military, saying he does not believe either he or Elon Musk was responsible for the reported disruption.

The controversy follows reports that reduced access to SpaceX’s Starlink-linked Starshield services affected Ukrainian military communications and drone operations. The dispute raises questions about the role of private satellite networks in modern warfare, Ukraine’s reliance on SpaceX technology and the relationship between Washington, Kyiv and Elon Musk. #Starlink #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #UkraineWar #VolodymyrZelenskyy #Starshield #RussiaUkraineWar

My message to my more than 46,000 followers. Please read this tweet. My American friends. The elections are fast approaching. The whole world is watching you closely. Many of us are very worried about what might happen. We all know that Trump won’t let go of power. Personally, I’m afraid of another January 6 but even worse. Even though it may seem scary, you'll get through this. I hope you’ll go out and vote. Everyone, vote and tell this administration: “NO TO A SECOND CHANCE.” I’ll be following the election from start to finish. It will be very late in France, so I plan to stay up all night. I was born in the late ’90s and grew up in the 2000s and 2010s. I miss that America full of hope, the one that elected an African American president in 2008, the one that stood by its allies, the one that had honor, terribly, and rest assured, hundreds of millions of people around the world miss it too. Come to your senses, take back the reins, and say, “Fuck you, Trump,” this November. Happy Saturday everyone 🎃🍂🦉

— TheFrenchie (@ML3democrats) October 17, 2026

#LaBolaNegra #MemoriaHistórica #HistoriaDeEspaña - LA BOLA NEGRA: LA HISTORIA REAL TRAS LA PELÍCULA: No es país para analfabetos

10 Octubre 2026

En 1936, España se sumió en uno de los periodos más oscuros de su historia. En medio de la violencia, el miedo y la represión, la obra de Federico García Lorca quedó marcada por un destino trágico. Entre sus proyectos se encontraba La bola negra, una obra inacabada que hoy despierta preguntas sobre lo que pudo haber sido. Pero hay un detalle que convierte esta historia en un enigma fascinante: cuatro hojas de un manuscrito que lograron sobrevivir al paso del tiempo. ¿Qué contenían esas páginas? ¿Cómo llegaron hasta nosotros? ¿Qué nos cuentan sobre el proceso creativo de Lorca y sobre una obra que nunca llegó a completarse? En este vídeo reconstruimos la historia de La bola negra, exploramos el contexto histórico que rodeó a Federico García Lorca y nos acercamos al valor de esos folios que conservan una pequeña parte de su universo literario. Porque, a veces, unas pocas páginas pueden guardar mucho más que palabras: pueden preservar la huella de una obra, de una época y de una memoria que se niega a desaparecer. 📜 Una historia de literatura, memoria y supervivencia. Si te interesa la historia de Federico García Lorca, la literatura española y los documentos que sobreviven a las tragedias de la historia, suscríbete al canal y acompáñame en esta investigación. 💬 Pregunta para los comentarios: ¿Crees que los manuscritos que sobreviven pueden cambiar nuestra forma de entender a un escritor? CAPÍTULOS: 00:00 Introducción Bola Negra 02:10 La película La Bola Negra 03:10 Diferencia entre La Bola Negra y la realidad 04:00 Una sola escena de La Bola Negra 05:40 La muerte de Lorca 06:50 La búsqueda de los papeles de Lorca 07:22 Misión: salvar los papeles de Lorca 09:38 Exilio en Nueva York 10:53 Los papeles de Lorca salen a la luz #FedericoGarcíaLorca #LaBolaNegra #Lorca #HistoriaDeEspaña #LiteraturaEspañola #MemoriaHistórica

LA BOLA NEGRA Official Trailer (2026) Penélope Cruz, Glenn Close, Miguel Bernardeau

La bola negra y la humillación en Granada: el escándalo real que obsesionó a Lorca