Ukraine attacks: No impact on Moldova's power grid

Moldelectrica reports that no electricity consumers in Moldova have been affected by the recent attacks in Ukraine.

UN climate chief urges G20 for climate finance

The UN climate chief, Simon Stiell, has urged G20 leaders to signal their support for increased global climate finance at their upcoming meeting in Rio de Janeiro next week, according to Reuters.

Italy’s Air Force delivers 15 tons of aid to Gaza as part of 'Food for Gaza' initiative

An Italian Air Force plane departed on Saturday, carrying more than 15 tons of humanitarian aid intended for the people of Gaza, according to a statement from Italy’s Ministry of Defense, as reported by Reuters.

Russia stops natural gas supplies to Austria. Gazprom, unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros

Russia stopped natural gas supplies to Austria this morning. Gazprom, the energy giant in Russia, is unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros for non-compliance with contractual provisions, writes Euronews. The announcement was made by the Austrian company, which manages the gas transportation network.

A Russian citizen, who allegedly trained activists from the Republic of Moldova, was detained in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A Russian citizen, Alexander Bezrukovni, has been detained in Bosnia and Herzegovina on suspicion of being an instructor who illegally trained pro-Russian activists from Moldova, the media in Bosnia and Herzegovina announced today.

Exiled Russian dissidents organise major anti-war protest in Berlin

Three exiled Russian opposition figures, who are unable to operate within Russia, are organising their first major anti-war and anti-Putin demonstration in Berlin on Sunday.

Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen with grand ceremony on December 8

The reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is drawing to a close. The monument will open its doors to the public and for religious services on December 8, with a religious ceremony anticipated to draw a massive crowd.

Poland considers MiG-29 transfer to Ukraine

Poland has expressed its willingness to provide Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, but only under specific conditions.

French prosecutors seek prison for Marine Le Pen over EU funds

The French prosecution has requested a five-year prison sentence for Marine Le Pen, leader of the nationalist right-wing party Rassemblement National (RN, formerly the National Front), with two years to be served in prison and a five-year period of ineligibility (refers to being barred or disqualified from holding a particular position, right, or status).

Israel's airstrikes on Beirut escalate Hezbollah retaliation

The Israeli army bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut, launching one of the most powerful daylight attacks on the area controlled by Hezbollah.

EU to redirect billions from cohesion funds to defence

Brussels is set to revise its rules for spending cohesion funds, potentially redirecting tens of billions of euros towards defence and security.

North Korea sends 10,000 soldiers to aid Russia in Ukraine war

North Korea has deployed over 10,000 soldiers to support Russian forces in their war against Ukraine.