The “unprecedented” hacks of French supermarket refrigerators were the latest in a series of major cyberattacks that have made the country the most hacked in Europe, according to some analysts. Cyberattacks are on the rise globally, but why is France such a ready target?   Hundreds of Fre»»»

JAKARTA: A total of 120 Indonesian lawmakers moved Wednesday to challenge the vice president’s eligibility to remain in office, launching a parliamentary process that could lead to his impeachment after recent court rulings raised doubts about his educational credentials. Vice President Gibran Raka»»»

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas discusses the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and a possible change in US President Donald Trump's foreign policy following the US midterm elections. The former Estonian prime minister, who is now the »»»

Six UK universities have begun advertising “interest-free” student loans designed to comply with Islamic law. The government-backed scheme is drawing sharp criticism over fears it could create a “two-tier” system, the Telegraph has reported. The planned scheme, known as Alternative Student Finance,»»»

MOSCOW: Russia’s security services have arrested two Polish citizens accused of spying for Warsaw in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, which borders Poland, Russian officials said Wednesday. The FSB security services alleged the pair were part of Poland’s internal security agency and had been col»»»

Lebanese singer Al-Walid Al-Hallani was in police custody on Wednesday after his car struck and killed a 50-year-old Palestinian refugee on a road in Beirut the previous evening. In a statement outlining the 26-year-old singer’s account of the incident, his office said he was driving in an area wit»»»

Beijing: China's top diplomat Wang Yi told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday Beijing was "willing to strengthen" cooperation with Washington, the Chinese foreign ministry said. Wang and Rubio spoke by phone ahead of an expected meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese Pres»»»

TUNIS, Nov. 11, 2026 (TAP) - The Criminal Division of the Tunis Court of First Instance on Tuesday evening handed down eight-year prison sentences to two former directors-general of the company Karama Holding.According to a judicial source cited by...»»»

Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah, head of independent news outlet Mada Masr, faces a criminal court retrial Wednesday over charges of operating without a licence and publishing false news. The UN criticised Egypt’s “widening assaults on press freedom” Tuesday. Attalah was previously handed a one-ye»»»

When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen came to Varna on November 10, the visit was presented as solidarity with a member state whose coastal waters have become a target. Drones have struck merchant ships in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone since early October and von der Leyen ar»»»

WARSAW: Poland deployed extra police in the capital Warsaw as thousands of far-right supporters, expected to include many from across Europe, gathered for an annual march on Wednesday against a backdrop of political tension over a mass shooting in Krakow. The Independence Day march has long caused »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese security and judicial investigations into the killing of former Iraqi lawmaker Ahmed Suleiman Al-Alwani are focusing on the possibility that he was deliberately lured to Beirut and that political motives may have been behind his murder. Al-Alwani’s body was discovered in an apartme»»»

On nearly all of the political fronts, the Republicans under Trump are in a steady retreat, backing away from core policies that have outraged their base and empowered the Democrats with an army of new supporters. The GOP suffered an extraordinary midterm repudiation – losing not just the House and»»»

Coded prison calls allegedly directed attack on British airbase housing US bombers Dubai: An alleged Iranian-linked militant commander used coded telephone calls from a New York federal prison to help direct a terrorist plot against a British airbase housing American B-1 bombers, according to a US »»»

Analysts question her December pledge as authorities warn she faces arrest Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return in December from self-imposed exile in India, where she has been in hiding since fleeing the uprising that toppled her government. The 79-year-old former prime min»»»

ABU DHABI: US envoys will meet separately with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday as they seek to seize “openings” from two days of talks in Abu Dhabi on ending the Ukraine war. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel first to Moscow to meet the Russian preside»»»

LONDON: Two Israeli courts have rejected petitions seeking the release of 14 Palestinian doctors detained without charge or trial and an independent medical examination for a Gaza hospital director, Physicians for Human Rights Israel said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court dismissed the group’s petiti»»»

A proposal for the Digital Fairness Act (DFA) aims to tackle dark patterns designed to manipulate consumers online. Christoph Busch, an academic based at Osnabrück University in Germany, has researched consumer law and digital services. He reviewed draft leaks of the act before the European Commiss»»»

Salary cap raised to Dh50,000 for grant eligibility in Sharjah His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Ruler’s Court to increase the marriage grant to Dh30,000 and the furniture assistance to Dh30,000. This directive takes »»»

Four injured in Gulf tanker attack as insurer estimates $200bn in regional damage Dubai: Four crew members were injured when a projectile in the Arabian Gulf struck a tanker, while Iran has reported another tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz. The maritime incidents come as insurer Allianz Trad»»»

DOHA The Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, held its regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan, discussing key regional developments and approving a series of legislative initiatives and inte»»»

Across Europe, the shift is not simply about growing interest in a single technology. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), between January and September 2026, hybrid-electric vehicles accounted for 36.3% of new car registrations in the EU, while the share of petro»»»

BEIRUT: Initial findings indicate that a body found in Lebanon belongs to former Iraqi lawmaker Ahmed Al-Alwani, Iraq’s ambassador to Beirut said Wednesday. Mohammed Reda Al-Husseini told the Iraqi News Agency that an examination at Zahle Government Hospital, attended by a relative of Al-Alwani, an»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The scandal around Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman whom US intelligence suspects of working for China underscores the need to stay diligent, but will not undermine US contacts with China, US Ambassador to China David Perdue said. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman G»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, held its regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan, discussing key regional developments and approving a series of legislative initiati»»»

Kataeb Party Leader MP Sami Gemayel said Wednesday that Hezbollah has "lost its way to the south," ending up in Fanar, Bsharri, Tannourine, and Dahr al-Baidar. The remarks, posted Wednesday on the X platform, come after security forces arrested five Hezbollah members on the outskirts of Batroun and»»»

One-third of Hungarian consumers have scaled back the frequency of their purchases from Asian webshops since the introduction of a European Union customs duty on low-value parcels on July 1, a survey commissioned by delivery company DODO shows. The representative survey, conducted by Ipsos, shows 2»»»

Antalya, Turkiye: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the oil and gas lobby on Wednesday, urging world leaders to "end the fossil fuel addiction" at a climate summit missing several prominent figures. The two-week COP31 talks kicked off in Turkiye earlier this week with governments»»»

Also, as a result of the emergence of electric motorization in the pickup segment, the organizers started this year the Best Electric Pickup section at this event. Ford Transit Curier, KIA PV5 Cargo și Iveco Daily received the title of Best Electric Van 2026 in Romania, each in its own category, du»»»

Romanian edtech company Kinderpedia has secured EUR 2.7 million in funding following a EUR 500,000 investment from BCR Seed Starter, the corporate venture capital arm of Banca Comercială Română (BCR). The round was led by Polish investment fund Simpact Ventures, with participation from existing inv»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rebuked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for repeating what he described as Washington’s failed policy of pressuring Iran into submission, drawing a parallel with similar remarks made by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “Eight years ago, a cartoon »»»

By Staff, Agencies Serious concerns have been raised over the health of prominent Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held in "Israeli" detention without charge for nearly 23 months. An independent medical expert reviewing his records warned that his deteriorating condition could put his li»»»

United Media Services (UMS), an independent media agency in Romania, has earned the Platinum Medal, the highest level of recognition awarded by EcoVadis, a global platform that assesses companies’ sustainability performance. The result places the agency in the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVad»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) officially welcomed Salt Bank as a Trading Participant in its trading system during an event hosted at BVB’s headquarters. Salt Bank, the first 100% Romanian neobank and part of the Banca Transilvania Financial Group, thus becomes the only bank in Romania to bring»»»

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The national day of mourning following the Trakia Motorway pile-ups dominates Wednesday's media coverage, with questions raised about road safety, institutional failures and the lack of electronic warning systems. Political commentary focuses on Bulgaria's security policy and support for Ukraine fo»»»

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi warned the US and the Zionist regime that any new aggression against Iran will be met with far more devastating blows, stressing that previous retaliatory strikes were only the beginning. In a message to Brigadier General Majid »»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has proposed banning politicians from making public statements for 24 hours after major accidents, while members of his party have called for the resignation of Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the ministers responsible for the deadly Trakia highway crashes, according to st»»»

Millions of Spanish workers are striking Wednesday – the first general strike in 14 years – to demand action on a major housing crisis and the rising cost of living. The expected disruptions to public transport and the widespread closure of businesses come less than three weeks befor»»»

Portugal said it would shut schools, non-essential services and a top world tech conference on Wednesday, as it braces for gale-force winds of Storm Charles.»»»

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Lebanese authorities arrest one suspect as two Syrians believed to have fled the country Dubai: Former Iraqi parliamentarian Ahmed Al Alwani was found strangled inside an apartment in Beirut after disappearing for four days, with Lebanese authorities identifying three suspects and arresting one, ju»»»

Suspect posed as internal medicine consultant, treating patients at charity clinics Dubai: Egyptian authorities have arrested a man accused of impersonating a doctor for 34 years, using forged medical qualifications and a fake professional registration number to treat patients and prescribe medicat»»»

Revenue climbs 48% to Dh7.99 billion as shipping, logistics offset weak UAE port volumes Dubai: AD Ports Group posted a record quarterly net profit of Dh975 million for the third quarter, up 64 per cent from a year earlier. Revenue rose 48 per cent to Dh7.99 billion, the Abu Dhabi company reported »»»

Doha, Qatar: As the weather in Qatar becomes more pleasant and the temperatures start to cool down, it’s the perfect time to step outside, enjoy the fresh air and make the most of everything the country has to offer! Enjoy exciting events and outdoor activities to fun experiences, entertainment, ma»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran has informed the United States of its seven conditions for ending the war and is awaiting a "frank and clear" response, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei stated, describing Washington's response as "deceptive". Rezaei said the »»»

Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Manila to attend the ASEAN summit this week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Wednesday, joining world leaders including US President Donald Trump. China and the Philippines have long been at loggerheads over competing claims in the South China Sea, and h»»»

Washington, Nov. 11 (SANA) Gold prices rebounded Wednesday after falling nearly 3 percent in the previous session, but gains were limited as stronger-than-expected US inflation data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in December. Spot gold rose 0.6 percent to $4,057.33 »»»

UAE’s first IPO of 2026 attracts Saudi wealth fund, Blackstone despite regional flux Dubai: Shares of DIP Holding rose as much as 6.2% on their Dubai Financial Market debut on Wednesday, after the owner of Dubai Investments Park raised approximately Dh1.94 billion ($529 million) in the UAE's first »»»