Oct 10, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC

Iranian state media reported missile strikes against six vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, claiming targets included three commercial oil tankers, three U.S. military craft, and an American aircraft carrier. Emergency crews successfully extinguished a fire aboard one of the struck commercial tankers.

U.S. President Donald Trump minimized the operational disruption, asserting that the critical maritime passage remains open and stating that Iranian leadership is in severe difficulty. Meanwhile, American intelligence agencies cautioned that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps might escalate hostilities further.

The recent military exchanges continue to undermine a 14-point memorandum of understanding established between Washington and Tehran in June.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

Slovenian football figures Aleš Čeh and Jan Mlakar have shared insights into their careers and the historic rivalry between Olimpija Ljubljana and Maribor.

Former national team captain Aleš Čeh, who served over a decade as an assistant to manager Srečko Katanec—including a seven-year stint coaching in Asia—reaffirmed his deep affection for Olimpija and Austrian side Grazer AK, while emphasizing his professional respect for Maribor.

Concurrently, Ljubljana-born forward Jan Mlakar has rejoined Maribor for a third spell. Addressing his roots, the 27-year-old stated that he "was never close to Olimpija" and expressed full confidence in Maribor's leadership. Mlakar noted that although Olimpija is currently undergoing a crisis, derby matches provide struggling teams an opportunity to reset their momentum.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced targets to raise average monthly salaries to €1,600 by 2028, with October consultations planned to adjust the minimum wage. The administration also introduced a €3 billion industrial strategy through 2034 to modernize manufacturing.

While Croatia recorded its 22nd consecutive quarter of economic expansion, business leaders and analysts cautioned that growth momentum is slowing. Mislav Balković, head of the Croatian Employers' Association, stressed that labor costs are rising faster than productivity gains, advocating for private-sector-led development. Economist Ljubo Jurčić delivered a more critical evaluation, arguing the economy is floating "without an engine and without a rudder" and warning that growth must exceed five percent as consumer demand cools.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Index, Poslovni dnevnik, Vijesti.

French authorities have suspended in-person instruction at between 400 and 500 high schools following nationwide student protests that escalated into property damage and transport disruptions. At least 24 educational facilities suffered vandalism or fire damage, including an arson attack that destroyed the entrance hall of Nelson Mandela High School in Nantes. Public transit was also disrupted in several cities, including Marseille and Strasbourg, following attacks on personnel.

In response, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened an interministerial crisis meeting, while Education Minister Édouard Geffray denounced the unrest as an "entreprise de destruction du service public de l'éducation." Geffray instructed affected schools to transition to remote learning. Despite government warnings, student unions continue demanding increased funding and staff replacements ahead of planned nationwide inter-union strikes.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération, RTBF Info.