Nov 10, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian authorities and energy providers are working to stabilize the nation's power grid after extensive Russian overnight strikes targeted energy and industrial infrastructure across multiple regions. The strikes left over 850,000 consumers without electricity in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, prompting grid operator DTEK to enforce emergency blackouts and scheduled stabilization outages.

Local officials reported further overnight drone bombardments, including a strike on an industrial facility in Poltava's Kremenchuk district without causing casualties. Additional strikes resulted in one fatality and infrastructure damage in Odesa, while Kharkiv experienced fires and prolonged air alerts throughout the night. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported damage to a highway bridge crossing the Mius River. Ukrainian officials continue urging citizens and businesses to restrict electricity consumption as emergency crews conduct repair operations to prevent severe winter energy shortages.

Sources: Adevărul, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has officially accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of orchestrating cyberattacks that targeted cooling equipment across French supermarket chains last month.

Speaking at a press conference following a G7 ministerial meeting in Paris, Barrot stated that national intelligence services confirmed Tehran's direct involvement in the October incidents. The breach disrupted refrigeration systems at approximately 700 supermarkets, destroying significant quantities of food supplies and causing extensive equipment damage.

Barrot described the sabotage as an act of "unprecedented" aggression and warned that Iran would face consequences for the operation. French authorities indicated they intend to pursue international legal measures against those responsible for the financial and logistical disruption.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Politico Europe (Defense)

Nvidia has initiated an independent internal investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following disclosures of an extramarital affair with a woman suspected of spying for Chinese intelligence services. The allegations, initially revealed by investigative reporting, have triggered significant market volatility, wiping out more than $350 billion in market capitalization.

Given Nvidia's critical role in producing microchips essential for artificial intelligence development, governance experts and industry analysts point to heightened geopolitical and security concerns surrounding potential leaks of sensitive technology. While U.S. President Donald Trump has offered public support for the executive, the company faces growing regulatory scrutiny regarding corporate oversight and national security risks.

Sources: DW, NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting), NRC, NU, Tagesschau.

Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Frank-Walter Steinmeier as Germany's Federal President following her official nomination by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Speaking after CDU leadership consultations, Merz described the 61-year-old Bavarian state parliament president as a candidate of "dignity and heart." Accepting the nomination, Aigner pledged a centrist focus, stating, "My language will be clear and understandable." If elected by the Federal Assembly on 30 January, she will become Germany's first female head of state and the first representative from the CSU to hold the office.

While the nomination received broad endorsement across party lines, media reports highlighted internal debate over Merz's decision-making timeline, with some observers pointing to procedural irritation within party ranks before the final announcement.

Sources: DW, FAZ, Handelsblatt, Der Spiegel, Tagesschau.

The European Union has pledged €30 million to help vulnerable Moldovan households cover winter energy expenses. European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced the funding during her visit to Chișinău, confirming the assistance will be funneled through the government's official compensation program.

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that the financial support will directly reduce citizens' utility expenses while helping manage the national budget deficit. Tofan added that Chișinău continues to seek additional external backing to cover remaining winter energy needs.

The visit also focused on Moldova's progress toward European Union accession. EU representatives urged Chișinău to maintain reform momentum over the next two years, framing upcoming domestic election cycles as critical periods for securing European integration targets.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă, Newsmaker, Moldova1, TV8, Adevărul