Nov 10, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

France has officially attributed a series of mid-October cyberattacks targeting commercial refrigeration systems in around 700 supermarkets to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Speaking after a G7 ministerial meeting in Paris, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed national intelligence findings pointing to Tehran. Barrot denounced the intrusion as demonstrating "unprecedented" aggressiveness against civilian supply networks and warned that Iran would face consequences for its actions. The attack caused extensive equipment malfunctions, resulting in widespread food spoilage across retail chains.

French authorities have not yet specified potential sanctions or retaliatory measures in response to the incident.

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

In his first extensive sit-down interview following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump addressed electoral setbacks, government immigration policies, cabinet reorganizations, and scrutiny over his family's wealth. Speaking on 60 Minutes, Trump reflected on the election results while maintaining a defiant posture regarding his political opponents.

The interview coincides with growing controversy surrounding his decision to name senior advisor Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff. The appointment has drawn intense criticism from political rivals and raised serious concerns among congressional Republicans due to Miller's key role in shaping controversial immigration policies.

Additionally, reports indicate Trump has suggested involving Ultimate Fighting Championship chief Dana White in managing White House press corps operations.

Sources: 444, HVG, Telex

Semiconductor producer Nvidia has initiated an independent internal investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following disclosures concerning an extramarital affair with an individual alleged to have been recruited by Chinese intelligence. Huang acknowledged the relationship after foreign media detailed the connection.

The revelations prompted immediate market turbulence, erasing more than $350 billion in Nvidia's market capitalization as investors evaluated potential corporate governance and national security risks. Because of Nvidia's central position in supplying hardware for global artificial intelligence infrastructure, analysts highlighted the high geopolitical sensitivity of the allegations. While U.S. President Donald Trump publicly voiced support for the executive, Nvidia's board continues reviewing oversight procedures and security protocols.

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

Delegates from nearly 200 countries are convening in Antalya for the COP31 climate conference, where host nation Turkey alongside Australia has proposed targeting a 35 percent share of electricity in global final energy consumption by 2035. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, absent from the summit, addressed a gathering at a Munich synagogue, framing rising domestic antisemitism as a historic test for the nation.

Concurrently, Eastern European states are addressing winter energy challenges. Moldova passed legislation allowing local authorities, businesses, and residents to establish energy communities to collaboratively produce and store renewable power. In Romania, Energy Minister Dumitru Chisăliță outlined forthcoming aid packages intended to mitigate high electricity expenses for vulnerable households and commercial entities.

Sources: Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă

Leaked mortality data from Russia's state statistics agency Rosstat indicates that nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine, according to analysis by Janis Kluge of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. The data reveals monthly death tolls exceeding 15,000 in late 2024 and early 2025.

Parallel reports highlight aggressive recruitment tactics within Russia, including the enlistment of individuals with severe mental disabilities, alongside counter-intelligence operations in Latvia targeting individuals recruited for covert actions on behalf of Moscow.

Meanwhile, Russian Deputy Defence Minister General-Lieutenant Valery Solodchuk stated that military logistics teams have constructed thousands of kilometres of protected supply corridors near the frontlines to secure troop and equipment transport.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti