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Cyberattack overheats supermarket fridges across France, causing fires and food lossesWorld
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Cyberattack overheats supermarket fridges across France, causing fires and food losses

Several hundred French stores suffered fires and food losses after hackers raised fridge temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius, prompting a cybersecurity investigation.

October 12, 2026
Trump defends Russian diesel deal as bipartisan lawmakers question its legalityWorld

Trump defends Russian diesel deal as bipartisan lawmakers question its legality

Trump defended his diesel agreement with Russia amid bipartisan concerns that it may breach US law, while disputing…

October 12, 2026
Ukraine reports deadly Russian strikes and alleged breach of Trump’s energy ceasefireWorld

Ukraine reports deadly Russian strikes and alleged breach of Trump’s energy ceasefire

Zelenskiy said Russian attacks hit energy sites despite a ceasefire announced by Trump, while Moscow said discussions continued…

October 12, 2026
Ukraine reports deadly Russian strikes and breaches of energy ceasefire announced by TrumpWorld

Ukraine reports deadly Russian strikes and breaches of energy ceasefire announced by Trump

Russian attacks killed several people and injured dozens in Ukraine, as Zelenskiy reported breaches of an energy ceasefire…

October 12, 2026
PKK leaves four northern Iraq camps as disbandment process advances, Turkish sources sayWorld

PKK leaves four northern Iraq camps as disbandment process advances, Turkish sources say

Turkish security sources said PKK militants had left four camps in northern Iraq, marking an initial step towards…

October 12, 2026
Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, but office says it did not influence outcomeWorld

Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, but office says it did not influence outcome

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, while his office later said…

October 12, 2026
Alpha Bank buys back more than 2.24 million shares for €9.69 millionWorld

Alpha Bank buys back more than 2.24 million shares for €9.69 million

Alpha Bank reported buying 2,248,692 shares on Euronext Athens, bringing its holding of its own shares to 14,600,632,…

October 12, 2026
Farage proposes asylum ban of up to five years if Reform UK wins electionWorld

Farage proposes asylum ban of up to five years if Reform UK wins election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage outlined plans to reject asylum claims, cancel pending applications and penalise countries refusing…

October 12, 2026
Aegean names Michalis Kouveliotis chief executive as Dimitris Gerogiannis steps downWorld

Aegean names Michalis Kouveliotis chief executive as Dimitris Gerogiannis steps down

Michalis Kouveliotis takes charge of Aegean immediately, while Dimitris Gerogiannis leaves the chief executive role after 20 years…

October 12, 2026
Poland deploys police to schools after three stabbing attacksWorld

Poland deploys police to schools after three stabbing attacks

Polish authorities launched a major school security operation on Monday after three stabbing attacks, as Prime Minister Donald…

October 12, 2026
Jury selection begins in Russell Brand trial over rape and sexual assault allegationsWorld

Jury selection begins in Russell Brand trial over rape and sexual assault allegations

Russell Brand denies seven charges involving six women, with jurors due to be sworn in on Tuesday for…

October 12, 2026