Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

Nvidia's board of directors has initiated an independent internal investigation into whether Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence services. The inquiry follows disclosures regarding an extramarital affair between Huang and Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed who is suspected by U.S. federal authorities of ties to Chinese intelligence.

Speaking on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the FBI is actively investigating the matter. Trump expressed surprise at the allegations while noting that Huang denied any awareness of espionage connections during a recent conversation.

Huang formally acknowledged the infidelity to staff without identifying the partner involved. Nvidia stated that an initial review found no evidence that corporate data or U.S. government secrets were compromised. Despite these assurances, company shares fell following the public disclosures.

Sources: Hospodářské noviny, Money, Rzeczpospolita, Seznam Zprávy, TVP info.

Spain's nationwide general strike concluded with significant divergence between organizers and business groups regarding turnout. Mainstream trade unions targeted younger demographics with demands focused on housing costs and living standards, yet business leaders characterized the mobilization as reaching historical lows. Employers highlighted a limited 4.7 percent drop in electrical demand to support their assessment, estimating the overall economic cost at around 1.7 billion euros.

While police altercations occurred at major logistical centers including Mercamadrid, remote working arrangements effectively insulated much of the service sector. Political tensions mounted in the aftermath of the protests. Left-wing politicians, including Irene Montero, condemned police tactics against picketers, while political commentators framed the strike's timing as an attempt to influence the upcoming electoral landscape. Sources: Canarias7, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Marca

The US military disabled the bulk carrier M/V Huda in an airstrike after the vessel repeatedly ignored warnings and breached an American naval blockade while attempting to reach an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman. Simultaneously, Iranian state media reported that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after entering restricted areas and striking sea mines, marking the latest in a series of maritime explosions reported over recent days.

Political friction continues as US President Donald Trump claimed that military conflict with Iran was "effectively over," a statement Tehran swiftly rejected as "fake news." Amid the heightened tensions, Washington offered financial rewards for information regarding Iran's nuclear program, while German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius urged European leaders to decide promptly on participating in a naval protection mission for the vital shipping corridor.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

Polish citizens have rallied behind the law enforcement officers injured while stopping a mass shooter in central Krakow on 7 November. Over €1.13 million was raised in 17 hours through a public fundraising campaign to support the two officers involved in stopping the 24-year-old gunman. Nationwide blood donation drives were also launched for Officer Jakub Kulik, a former paratrooper who remains critically wounded.

Authorities confirmed that officers arrived at the scene within 23 seconds of the initial emergency call. Immediate life-saving medical care was provided to the wounded officers by two prominent surgeons who were dining at a nearby restaurant during the incident. All 15 injured victims are currently in stable condition, while police continue their inquiry after finding three deceased relatives at the suspect's residence.

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

World leaders are delivering speeches at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, outlining national priorities as delegates attempt to advance stalled agreements on electricity expansion and the transition away from fossil fuels.

While official United States government representatives remain absent for a second consecutive year following President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, a delegation of US Democrats has arrived in Antalya. Following gains in the 2026 congressional midterm elections, the visiting lawmakers aim to engage with international partners and reaffirm US commitment to global emissions goals.

Negotiators face mounting pressure to accelerate progress on climate finance and emissions reductions as discussions continue through the summit's second day.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, Daily Sabah, France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian.