Nov 13, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC

Two Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers have been dismissed following an investigation revealing they recorded vulnerable members of the public without consent over a five-year period.

According to findings by the Police Ombudsman, the officers captured imagery in private residences, medical facilities, and police vehicles. Alongside the unauthorized recordings, the individuals engaged in making derogatory remarks about the subjects. The misconduct spanned multiple incidents before leading to their official termination from the force. Senior leadership confirmed the dismissals following the completion of internal disciplinary procedures.

Sources: BBC Northern Ireland, The Journal

US President Donald Trump stated that renewed military strikes against Iran are "extremely unlikely," pointing to diplomatic progress regarding Teheran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Following Washington talks with key mediator Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Trump cited "positive momentum" toward ending the conflict, though formal negotiations have not yet yielded a definitive peace agreement.

Concurrently, the US administration plans to expand economic pressure through Operation "Iron Gate." Building on naval actions in the Strait of Hormuz, the initiative aims to monitor Iran's land borders and the Caspian Sea to enforce a comprehensive blockade.

Energy markets stabilized on Monday after recording their sharpest weekly drop since the pandemic. European Brent crude traded near $98.35 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 0.5% to $91.30.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, G4Media, HotNews.

French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner's unexpected entry into the 2027 presidential race. Speaking during a broadcast on France 5's C à vous, Macron stated that Riner's participation "can only benefit the country," praising the athlete's commitment, ideas, and talent as a positive contribution to national political debate.

Prominent sports figures and government officials have also addressed Riner's ambitions. Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra and fellow athletes defended his right to run against claims of political inexperience, though commentators noted that despite his sports achievements, he remains politically untested. In his announcement, Riner highlighted national economic concerns, specifically pointing to public debt and rising living costs. His candidacy joins more than thirty declared or prospective contenders seeking to succeed Macron.

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

Following the political defeat of former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, opposition figures are pushing for structural changes and accountability across state institutions.

Radomir Lazović, co-chair of the Green-Left Front, urged authorities to investigate the Security Information Agency (BIA), alleging that the intelligence service operated to serve the interests of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Lazović suggested that if systemic abuse is proven, officials should open proceedings regarding a potential ban of the former ruling party.

Concurrently, retired professor Čedomir Čupić, leading a list in elections for the National Council of the Montenegrin National Minority, stated that political shifts are reducing public fear and diminishing the former regime's influence over minority institutions. The calls for reform arrive as remnant security measures persist, including an active entry ban imposed by Serbian authorities last year against Željko Ivanović, founder of Montenegro's Vijesti media group.

Sources: Dan, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Political maneuvering in Republika Srpska continues as lawmakers prepare for upcoming votes in the House of Peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mirsad Duratović highlighted concerns over prospective party defections, suggesting the ruling SNSD could gain a fifth delegate due to internal opposition divides. Meanwhile, the opposition SDS affirmed its willingness to enter talks regarding the entity's interests, provided discussions take place strictly within official parliamentary institutions.

Separately, SNSD leader Milorad Dodik announced that his son, Igor Dodik, is under consideration for the prime minister position, describing him as a key figure within the party. The administration also faces attention over a six-million-euro subsidy scheme for Belarusian tractors, established following talks between Dodik and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, FENA, Klix, N1