The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.

The past 24 hours have seen significant developments in sports, entertainment, technology, politics, health, business, and science, with stories ranging from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to the spread of measles in Amish country.

India's polling monitor is facing yet another crisis of credibility with fresh allegations against its chief.

The US treasury secretary said that the US and China had reached an agreement to extend a trade truce as Xi began his visit.