Nov 9, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC

Global oil prices stabilized on Monday following their steepest weekly decline since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent crude traded near $98.35 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose slightly to $91.30 per barrel.

The market recovery followed remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding a potential agreement with Iran, which helped ease investor anxieties over regional supply disruptions. The stabilization occurred despite ongoing conflict across the Middle East, including Houthi attacks on Riyadh's financial district, reported explosions near the Strait of Hormuz, and US plans to launch a military task force aimed at blocking Iranian land routes.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, TV8.

French political leaders across the spectrum are recalibrating strategies for the 2027 presidential election amid shifts in public support.

Recent opinion polls show gains for National Rally’s Marine Le Pen and La France Insoumise (LFI) leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon, while Horizons candidate Édouard Philippe faces declining numbers despite maintaining a rightward campaign focus.

Following a major gathering, LFI officials detailed plans to govern by decree under a "social state of emergency" if elected, subject to parliamentary oversight. Meanwhile, Place Publique leader Raphaël Glucksmann asserted he turned down an opportunity to become prime minister after the 2024 legislative elections to show distance from President Emmanuel Macron, though executive sources stated no formal offer was made.

Concurrently, Macron met with loyalist lawmakers at the Élysée Palace to assess potential broad coalitions.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération

Five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election. The 37-year-old athlete declared his bid on social media and in an interview with Le Parisien, stating his intention to transition from sports into national politics.

Riner expressed his desire to be a "president who brings people together" and rejected being viewed solely as an athlete, stating he wants to "rebuild France." The election, scheduled for 2027, will determine the successor to President Emmanuel Macron. While Riner's announcement marks a prominent entry into French politics, details concerning his specific policy platform remain unclarified.

Sources: Der Spiegel, FAZ, France24, Politico Europe (Defense), Sweden Herald.

Poland has seen a major wave of public support following a mass shooting in central Krakow that left six people dead and 15 injured. A public fundraising campaign for two critically injured police officers raised over €1.13 million within 17 hours of its launch, alongside urgent nationwide appeals for blood donations.

Emergency responders arrived within 23 seconds of receiving the initial alert. Officer Jakub Kulik, a former paratrooper who helped neutralize the 24-year-old gunman despite being wounded, is among those recovering after receiving immediate care from two off-duty surgeons who were dining nearby.

All 15 injured victims remain in stable condition. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigation into the suspect's motives after discovering three deceased family members inside his home.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.

Over 480,000 registered voters in Serbia cast ballots in national minority council elections aimed at safeguarding identity, education, and language rights following the recent parliamentary defeat of former President Aleksandar Vučić's ruling party. Candidate Čedomir Čupić stated that the electoral shift freed minority bodies from past political subordination under the previous administration.

Concurrently, legal experts and public figures renewed calls to scrutinize the Security Information Agency following widespread wiretapping allegations. Former central bank governor Dejan Šoškić suggested that Vučić’s departure allows Serbia to become a factor of regional stability while urging security sector reforms.

Tensions persist after video footage surfaced showing Vučić warning prosecutors, police, and student activists that "everyone will answer" following the election outcome.

Sources: Danas, Index, Klix, N1, Vijesti