Politics & World Affairs — October 15, 2026

School roof collapses in Pakistan. A private school's roof collapsed in Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 28 children and one teacher and injuring more than 50 others.

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Appeals court backs Trump administration. The 9th Circuit ruled the Trump administration is 'certain to succeed' in its challenge to California's No Vigilantes Act. That's a setback for Gov. Gavin Newsom in the dispute over ICE enforcement.

Fox News characterized the ruling as notable because it came from the 9th Circuit, which the outlet described as liberal-leaning. The decision marks a legal victory for the administration in its broader dispute with California over federal immigration enforcement, with the court finding the federal challenge to the state's No Vigilantes Act likely to prevail. Further proceedings in the case are expected as the litigation continues.

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Musk says Trump decides Starshield limits. Elon Musk said the U.S. military and ultimately President Trump decide any speed or usage limits on Ukraine's military Starshield systems, following Kyiv's unexplained loss of full access.

Musk's remarks came as he deflected responsibility for battlefield connectivity failures after Kyiv lost full access to the systems without explanation. The timing added to tensions: according to the development notes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared the energy ceasefire dead and Ukraine resumed drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, raising the stakes of any restrictions on the satellite service Ukraine's military relies on.

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