Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent weeks have inflicted severe losses on the kingdom and prompted the U.S. to quietly reduce its military footprint in the region as missiles hit energy infrastructure and civilian airports, killing more than 20 people. Saudi Arabia, despite its size, wealth and a substantial military, has appeared to be on the back foot as it faces the Yemeni rebels. Saudi Arabia spent $83 billion on defense last year, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute — far more than any other country in the Middle East , including Israel.

At rush hour in Nazareth, the largest Arab-majority city in Israel, students are handing out leaflets by the roadside urging motorists to vote in next week's closely fought, general election. Polls indicate that Arab parties could be left holding a critical balance of power.

Time is running out to meet key targets within Stormont's energy strategy by 2030, a committee has said. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report followed an inquiry into the Department for the Economy's (DfE) delivery of the net zero strategy . The PAC heard that Northern Ireland could lose out on significant economic opportunities if action was not speeded up.

The US Embassy in Ottawa has accused Canadian officials of election meddling ahead of the November midterms. The embassy said Canadian leaders have brushed off concerns over "potential interference", and that ministers and premiers "openly describe plans to influence American politics in official documents and public appearances". Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, have dismissed the claims. Relations between the North American neighbours have hardened during second Trump administration.