France accuses Iran of supermarket fridge hacking
The cyber-attack last month saw fridges and freezers in hundreds of supermarkets across France heated up.
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France says Iran behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges
French Foreign Minister Barrot said that an investigation into the fridge hack was still underway and that Iran's ambassador to France would be summoned.
No deal on Ukraine aid? Then no deal on EU budget, Merz says
The stakes for the EU budget have risen sharply as the German chancellor ties the deal to approving an additional €45 billion for Kyiv. "Supporting Ukraine is a matter of our indivisible European security," Merz said in a letter to Council President Antonio Costa.
Norway dropped from junior hockey championship to make room for Russia
The IIHF has moved Norway, ranked 10th, to Division 1A to free a place for Russia at the tournament in Alberta, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered Russian teams reinstated. The change is not yet confirmed, and Russia has not been guaranteed Canadian visas.
Health gets just a small fraction of climate finance as COP31 warns of growing crisis
As the health impacts of climate change become increasingly difficult to ignore, COP31 is putting healthcare systems and their ability to adapt at the centre of discussions on the first day of the UN climate conference.
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry hits back at hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon over Donbas referendum
The leader of the hard-left France Unbowed party declared that Ukrainians living in the Donbas should be "consulted' on their future.
Portugal fuel prices drop 9 cents, biggest fall since March
The week began with a major fuel price drop in Portugal since March, down 9 to 9.5 cents for petrol and diesel; it could be bigger, but the government cut the ISP tax discount.
Paris natural history museum acquires 167-million-year-old carnivorous dinosaur skeleton
The skeleton of a carnivorous dinosaur, the only known specimen of its species, was withdrawn from auction after a deal with the state, to preserve a fossil of outstanding scientific value.
Ukraine hits Russia’s second-largest refinery as fuel rationing spreads
Three main processing units at the KINEF plant which handles about 7% of Russia’s refining capacity and supplies St Petersburg’s Pulkovo airport were damaged. Rosneft separately capped fuel sales in six regions, limiting drivers to 30 litres per transaction in cities.
British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape, sexual assault
The British comedian was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday following a four-week trial.
Climate crisis now a health emergency of ‘pandemic scale’, UN climate chief warns
The United Nations climate chief warns that countries must protect health systems, as climate change poses a growing threat to public health during the climate change conference, COP31, in Turkey.
EU to blacklist ten manipulative online design 'traps', leaked draft shows
From fake notifications to free trials that quietly turn into paid subscriptions, the Commission’s long-awaited Digital Fairness Act would name and ban the traps that keep users clicking, spending and subscribed.
‘Snap, crackle and drought’: Why El Niño could change what ends up on your breakfast table
As COP31 puts food and agriculture on the table, consumers across Europe are discovering downstream effects of climate impacts in their breakfast bowl.
Could artificial intelligence help us talk with animals one day?
Scientists are using artificial intelligence to analyse animal sounds and identify patterns in how different species communicate. But while the technology is opening up new possibilities, translating animal language remains a distant prospect.
Italy's luxury tourism hits €10.4bn, but 25 provinces lack 5-star hotels
Five-star hotels have more than doubled overnight stays since 2008. Rome leads the ranking, but luxury tourism remains concentrated in 17 provinces
Thirteen migrants die after boat sinks off Crete
The Greek coastguard says it has rescued 18 people, all of whom were Sudanese nationals.
PM Sébastien Lecornu lifts minimum wage 1.6% from December, offers tax breaks
The French prime minister has announced an early rise in the minimum wage from 1 December. The government also plans tax breaks for firms and wants new sector-level pay talks.
Lecornu announces €24 monthly rise in minimum wage and tax breaks for firms
The French Prime Minister has announced an early increase in the minimum wage from 1 December. The government also plans tax measures for businesses and wants to launch a new round of sectoral pay negotiations.
Paris' famous Crazy Horse cabaret adapts its show for Dubai
Paris' iconic Crazy Horse cabaret is preparing to make its debut in Dubai, with a production adapted to local cultural expectations. Dancers will wear more costumes than in the original Paris show, while keeping the cabaret's signature lighting and choreography.
Spanish minister Cuerpo builds case for Madrid's candidate to replace Lagarde at the ECB
Spanish minister Carlos Cuerpo builds case for Madrid's candidate to replace Christine Lagarde at the ECB
Europe talks green at COP31 – but scrambles for more fossil fuels
Brussels wants the COP31 to speed up the transition from fossil fuels, but in a world where energy security and affordability are rising up the agenda, more and more governments are seeking short term oil and gas options.
French judo legend and Olympic medallist Teddy Riner announces presidential bid
Five time French Olympic gold medallist Teddy Riner described himself a a candidate of "unity" who sought to "unite" the left and right.
Viktor Orbán's brother reportedly detained over suspected people-smuggling
Viktor Orbán's brother has been detained over a people-smuggling charge on Monday, announced Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Were people smoking cannabis 2,800 years ago? A new ancient tomb discovery suggests potentially
People were possibly getting high off cannabis earlier than previously thought, according to a new scientific study.
Ex-Trump press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders goes viral for new book with embarrassing typos
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the current Governor of Arkansas who was Trump's White House press secretary from 2017 to 2019, has been promoting her new book online... It hasn't gone well.
Washington's AI safety watchdog left leaderless as it is drawn closer to White House
Critics fear its findings on risks ranging from cyberattacks to bioweapons could be softened to suit the tech industry.
Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trains
Rail workers began repairing damaged tracks in Al-Ayyat, Egypt, on Monday 9 November, a day after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.
Philippines: 'Trump out!' Women rally ahead of ASEAN summit
Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying "Trump Out" placards, they also denounced a US-led initiative on semiconductors and critical minerals.
European Commission launches the EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy: Here’s what you need to know
The EU’s first Sustainable Tourism Strategy aims to make Europe’s travel sector more competitive, help manage visitor flows and promote tourism beyond the usual hotspots.
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From repairing homes to rebuilding lives in war-torn Ukraine
Nearly five years into Russia’s war, millions of Ukrainians face a housing crisis as UNHCR and EU-backed partners repair homes and create new shelter.
Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia's Jensen Huang?
Footage shows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang alongside Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman at the centre of an alleged Chinese intelligence operation targeting him.
Trump says US has ‘won’ Iran war as Rubio reports no progress in talks
The US president said that renewed strikes were unlikely unless Tehran failed to reach a deal, as US forces struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said Washington must end sanctions and the blockade before any talks, while Rubio reported no progress.
Gaza storm kills five and leaves 70,000 displaced people's tents flooded
Gaza's rescue service reported five people dead, including three children and two women, in an incident linked to Saturday's storm and heavy rains.
Nvidia stock slides as company probes claims CEO was foreign intelligence target
Nvidia's share price pre-market was in the red as investors follow updates on claims that one of its executives may have been a foreign intelligence target.
A Portuguese chef’s journey from Vila do Conde to Macao
Portuguese chef Cristiano Tavares arrived in Macao in 2012 and now runs a codfish takeaway and an ice cream brand while serving as executive chef of a hotel restaurant, drawing on the city’s Portuguese heritage and food scene.
007 casting shock: Two new A-listers could play James Bond after 'secret screen tests'
Two established leading men are reportedly among the now-five candidates to have screen-tested for the role of James Bond – and these two A-listers would be the most famous stars to be cast as 007 should one of them bag the coveted role.
Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon: record Chinese delegation and humanoid robots as speakers
Over the four days of the event, Chinese humanoid robots will speak on stage and interact with the public at brand stands set up at FIL and MEO Arena.
Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon highlights record China presence and robot speakers debut
Over the four days of the event, Chinese humanoid robots will give speeches on stage and interact with the public at brand stands set up at FIL and MEO Arena.
Lisbon Web Summit 2026 opens with humanoid robot speakers and record Chinese delegation
Over the four days of the event, Chinese humanoid robots will give speeches on stage and interact with the public at brand stands set up in FIL and the MEO Arena.
Russia: HIV spreads beyond risk groups in 27 regions, epidemiologists say
In 27 regions of the Russian Federation, the immunodeficiency virus is spreading among the entire population, not only risk groups, according to the latest Rospotrebnadzor data. People increasingly pass the virus to one another, often unaware they are infected.
Why airlines are upgrading premium offerings in bid to boost profits
From a shared table in economy to a double bed in first class, airlines are finding new ways to sell passengers more premium space and amenities as higher fuel costs squeeze profits.
EU to send joint team to Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi
A joint EU team will be present at the peace talks in Abu Dhabi, together with France, Germany and the UK. The possibility of engaging directly with the Russians, never done before, remains on the table.
Trump calls Nvidia chief Jensen Huang an 'honorable guy' amid spy allegations
US President Donald Trump has defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after reports that he had an intimate relationship with a businesswoman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. Trump said Huang was an "honorable guy".
EPSO: Can the EU fix its hiring imbalance? Take our poll
The European Commission’s entrance exam, EPSO, is starting between November 9 and November 13. But over half of this year's applicants are Italian, which clashes with an internal hiring rule forcing departments to prioritise candidates from underrepresented countries.
Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves
On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.
Trump says post-war Ukraine will have a 'different shape' ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
The US president expressed confidence that a peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow was within reach, despite deep divisions over territorial concessions and post-war security guarantees.
Conservative politicians 'stupid and foolish' on climate policy rollbacks, says climate activist
Chloé Mikolajczak, social and environmental activist, believes the world is missing "political willingness to act" on climate policies ahead of COP31 in Turkey.
No going back: physicist’s proof claims time travel can only take us to the future
A physicist has distilled time travel into three lines of proof that shows if spacetime can be sliced into layers of light, every traveller must cross them in the same direction, so no journey can ever loop backwards.
Chilean Oscar-winning director Sebastián Lelio dies aged 52
The Argentine-born filmmaker first gained international recognition for his film 'Gloria' and then won Chile's second Oscar with 2017's 'A Fantastic Woman' - which sparked a debate that helped change the law in Chile, allowing people to legally change their gender.