Nov 12, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

Heavy autumnal rainfall and violent winds have submerged tens of thousands of temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip, expanding humanitarian risks for hundreds of thousands of displaced residents. Local officials and international relief organizations reported that torrential storms hit central and southern zones, including Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah, and Nuseirat, leaving roughly 70,000 makeshift tents inundated.

United Nations figures estimate that up to one million individuals face extreme winter conditions without adequate protection from cold temperatures. Health experts warned of growing exposure to hypothermia and waterborne diseases amid severe shortages of dry clothing, blankets, and sanitation infrastructure. Palestinian authorities reiterated urgent calls asking the international community to pressure Israeli forces to allow the unrestricted entry of winter gear, fuel, and vital aid shipments into the territory.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, France24, La Repubblica, Tagesschau.

French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the unexpected 2027 presidential bid by five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner, stating during a television interview that the athlete's participation "can only benefit the country." Macron praised Riner's commitment and ideas as a positive addition to the national political debate.

Prominent sports figures and officials have also weighed in on Riner's political ambitions. While sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra and Olympic athletes defended his right to run against claims of political inexperience, commentators noted that despite holding a black belt in judo, he remains a political novice. In his campaign statement, Riner highlighted economic concerns, referencing national debt and rising living costs. His announcement adds to over thirty confirmed or prospective candidates vying to succeed Macron in 2027.

Sources: France24, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération.

United States prosecutors have charged Iraqi national Mohamed Baker Sad Dawood Al Saadi with plotting an attack on British Royal Air Force base RAF Fairford. Authorities allege he communicated via coded prison phone calls in New York to direct operatives tied to Iran-backed militias.

The announcement coincides with heightened international friction involving Tehran. Iranian officials recently rejected French allegations of state-sponsored cyberattacks, dismissing the claims as politically motivated. Meanwhile, unverified explosions were reported across multiple southern coastal sites in Iran, including strategic port areas near the Strait of Hormuz.

In response to regional security risks, US Central Command established a new Florida-based task force aimed at disrupting Iranian illicit weapons transport across land routes and the Caspian Sea. Concurrently, international media coverage continues to highlight testimonies from families detailing violent state crackdowns against anti-government demonstrators inside Iran.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović stated at an event in Cetinje that a key question following former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's electoral defeat is whether Serbia will form a domestic government or one focused on regional Serbs. Đukanović noted that relations between Podgorica and Belgrade remain deeply damaged despite recent political shifts, emphasizing that the root causes of friction persist.

His remarks follow statements by potential Serbian prime ministerial candidate Dejan Šoškić, who suggested that Vučić's departure offers an opportunity to restore bilateral ties and turn Serbia into a regional stabilizing force. Meanwhile, regional media reports highlight ongoing residual tensions, including the continued entry ban imposed by Serbian authorities against Željko Ivanović, founder of the Montenegrin media group Vijesti.

Sources: Dan, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Dublin is hosting around 50 world leaders this week for the European Political Community summit and an informal meeting of the European Council. The high-level discussions, held under Ireland's EU presidency, focus on Ukraine, emerging hybrid threats, and artificial intelligence. The agenda marks the first time EU leaders have formally convened to address the challenges and regulation of artificial intelligence. Ireland will continue to hold the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union through the end of the year.

Sources: BBC Northern Ireland