Nov 12, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC

European defence developments have gained further momentum following the opening of Europe’s largest interceptor drone manufacturing facility in Aubing, near Munich. Built by TYTAN Technologies, the plant is designed to produce up to 36,000 interceptors annually, targeting threats along NATO's eastern flank.

Concurrently, the German government announced plans to phase out commercial Chinese-made drones across public authorities and security sectors due to potential cyber and surveillance risks, following investigations highlighted by domestic media.

These domestic measures coincide with broader regional defence shifts, including France's naval innovation concepts and reported diplomatic overtures between Washington and Moscow regarding European security frameworks.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info

Torrential autumn rains and strong winds have flooded approximately 70,000 makeshift tents across the Gaza Strip, intensifying an ongoing humanitarian crisis for displaced residents. Severe inundations were reported across central and southern areas, including Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah, and Nuseirat, leaving hundreds of thousands of people exposed to subfreezing conditions and contaminated floodwaters.

International agencies and local health officials warned that up to one million displaced individuals lack adequate shelter, dry clothing, or heating supplies. Relief groups cautioned that the lack of proper sanitation and clean water dramatically increases the risk of hypothermia and waterborne disease outbreaks. Palestinian authorities have urged international actors to pressure Israel to clear essential winterization materials, fuel, and humanitarian shipments for immediate delivery into the enclave.

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

Polish citizens have rallied to support law enforcement officers injured during a mass shooting in central Krakow on 7 November. A nationwide fundraising campaign raised over €1.13 million in 17 hours for the two officers who confronted the 24-year-old gunman. Appeals for blood donations have also been launched for Officer Jakub Kulik, a former paratrooper who remains critically wounded.

Authorities confirmed that police responded to the scene within 23 seconds of the initial emergency call. The wounded officers received immediate life-saving care from two prominent surgeons who happened to be dining nearby. All 15 injured victims are currently in stable condition. Investigators continue their inquiry into the attack, which left six dead, following the discovery of three deceased relatives at the suspect's residence.

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported renewed disruptions to Starshield, the military version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet system. Ukrainian forces along the frontline and in occupied areas have experienced systematic connectivity issues for several days, which Zelenskyy stated were "not random errors." The outages have reportedly hindered air defense units from intercepting Russian drones.

The service disruptions involve speed caps that disconnect terminals when traveling at speeds of 161 km/h. Similar limitations occurred last month following political disagreements over U.S. policy toward the conflict. SpaceX founder Elon Musk previously denied responsibility for past disruptions while accusing Ukraine of misusing commercial Starlink services for military operations, while U.S. President Donald Trump has denied involvement in the restrictions.

Sources: LSM, The Insider, Aftenposten, Радіо Свобода, Ekonomický deník

The Spanish government has adopted new housing measures just one day after millions of workers participated in the country's first general strike in 14 years to protest soaring rent and property prices. The industrial action severely disrupted public transport and forced widespread closures of businesses and factories across the country.

While social movements and trade unions pushed for immediate intervention amid a growing cost-of-living crisis, the long-term viability of the new legislation remains uncertain. With national parliamentary elections scheduled for later this month, the opposition conservative People's Party has pledged to overturn the left-wing cabinet's housing policies if it wins power. Current opinion polls suggest a tight race, with far-right parties also positioned to make significant gains.

Sources: Beta, Danas, Index, Klix, Vijesti