Germany intelligence chief warns of possible violent conflict with Russia amid shadow war concerns
Germany's foreign intelligence chief has warned that the country could be drawn into a violent conflict with Russia as tensions rise over what he described as a shadow war against European democracies. Martin Jaeger, who heads the Bundesnachrichtendienst, said the confrontation with Moscow had taken on a new and more dangerous dimension. He made the remarks during the annual public hearing of intelligence chiefs in parliament.Jaeger said the threat of attacks on targets in Germany remained real and imminent. He pointed to the attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in August as one example of the risks facing the country.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:35 LONDON
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US military strike on alleged drug boat kills four in the Caribbean
The United States has carried out another military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing four people, according to the US military. The attack is the latest in a widening campaign of maritime strikes across the region. It comes amid a broader counter-narcotics operation that US officials say is aimed at disrupting trafficking routes.US Southern Command said late on Sunday that it struck alleged drug traffickers operating along established trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean. The latest strike brings the reported death toll from US maritime attacks to at least 235 across 70... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Australian leaders condemn planned pro-Palestinian vigils as Jewish communities mark 7 October anniversary
Jewish communities across Australia are holding commemorations for the third anniversary of the 7 October attacks, while state Labor governments have condemned planned pro-Palestinian vigils on the same day. The events come amid heightened sensitivity over safety, with community groups keeping some ceremony locations private. Organisers say the commemorations are taking place in capital cities and are intended to mark the anniversary of the attacks that triggered the wider Israel-Gaza war.According to the supplied material, the 2023 attack killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and saw 251 others taken hostage. The same source says the subsequent war has left 74,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
Iran oil transit speculation grows as exports through Hormuz stay elevated
A new report has added to speculation over how oil continues to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite persistent security risks. Provisional data from maritime tracking firm Kpler suggests crude exports from the wider Middle East exceeded pre-war levels on four days in the final week of September, reaching between 19.5 million and 22.5 million barrels per day. The figures come as analysts continue to weigh whether the flow of tankers is being sustained by military escort, ship-to-ship transfers, or some form of payment to secure passage.The latest discussion was prompted by comments from Michelle Brohard, Kpler's head of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
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US Marine arrest in Okinawa killing sparks protests as Japan presses Washington
Protests have continued in Okinawa and Tokyo after the arrest of a 20-year-old US Marine in connection with the killing of a 39-year-old woman in Naha. Japanese police said the suspect was sent to prosecutors on Monday after being arrested on Sunday, and he has denied the charge. The case has intensified public anger in Japan and renewed scrutiny of the conduct of US military personnel stationed in the country.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told lawmakers that the killing was a "heinous crime" and urged the United States to "thoroughly enforce discipline" among its forces. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
Euro falls to 17-month low as French debt fears and Spain election add to eurozone uncertainty
The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in 17 months on Monday, as investors grew more concerned about France's debt position and wider political uncertainty in the eurozone. The single currency dropped as much as 0.8% in early trading to below $1.12, its weakest point since May 2025, before recovering slightly. French shares also came under pressure, with the Cac 40 index falling 1% even as some other major European markets were steadier or higher.Market moves were driven by worries that France's rising borrowing costs could make it harder for the government to manage its stretched public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Severe hailstorm hits Asuncion, leaving cars damaged and thousands without power
A powerful hailstorm struck Asuncion and surrounding areas in Paraguay on Saturday, bringing large hailstones that damaged vehicles, homes and disrupted daily life across the capital region. The storm hit commuters and motorists particularly hard, with people rushing for shelter as the hail fell. Local reports described the hail as being about the size of tennis balls.The storm also brought strong winds, with local reports saying gusts reached around 60 mph. Drivers sheltered at petrol stations to reduce damage to their vehicles, while football matches were temporarily suspended. Videos shared online showed the scale of the hail, and one account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 11:05 LONDON
Spain calls snap general election after housing defeat, with vote set for 29 November
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has confirmed that Spain will hold a general election on 29 November after his minority government failed to pass housing reforms in the Spanish Congress. The announcement follows a parliamentary defeat that has deepened pressure on the centre-left leader and brought forward the national political timetable. Sanchez said the vote comes at a time when Spain should stand against what he described as an "extreme-right wave" seen in other countries.The election call comes as polls show Sanchez's Socialist party trailing the conservative People's Party, which many expect could seek support from the far-right Vox if it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
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Pakistan police use fishing nets at Hangu checkpost to deter drone attacks
Police in Pakistan's Hangu district have installed fishing nets above a security checkpost in an effort to block or blunt drone attacks. The low-cost measure has been put in place at the Sarki Piyala police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an area close to the border with Afghanistan and repeatedly affected by militant violence. Officers say the netting has already been in place for two months and has so far prevented further drone strikes at the site.The move follows a deadly attack on 16 April, when drones carrying explosives targeted the checkpost and gunmen opened fire from multiple directions. Police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 10:00 LONDON
Former EU leaders urge sanctions over Israel's E1 settlement project
More than 500 former European Union prime ministers, diplomats and senior officials have called for sanctions on those involved in a new Israeli settlement construction project in the West Bank. In a statement published on Monday, they said the E1 project would cut the West Bank in two and make a two-state solution impossible. The appeal adds fresh pressure on the bloc as debate continues over how to respond to Israeli settlement expansion.The statement says Israel is expected to award contracts shortly for the first tranche of the E1 project. It singles out Germany and Italy as member states that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
Trump creates new AI oversight task force to coordinate federal policy
US President Donald Trump has announced a new federal task force focused on artificial intelligence, saying it will be called the Super Intelligence Force. The group is intended to coordinate the government's engagement with the public and with industry as the administration seeks to keep the United States at the forefront of AI development. Trump said the task force will report directly to him and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.The task force will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, according to Trump's post. He also named Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of Defense... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Brazil election heads to runoff after Bolsonaro outperforms Lula in first round
Brazil's presidential election has moved to a runoff after Senator Flavio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first round. The result, announced after voting on Sunday, defied opinion polls that had put Lula in front and sets up a second-round contest in three weeks. Bolsonaro won about 47% of the vote, compared with 45% for Lula, according to the figures in the supplied reports.The outcome also brought gains for the right in parliament, adding to the setback for Lula's camp. Lula, who is seeking a fourth term at almost 81, described the race as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
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Ireland and Israel draw 1-1 amid political tension and spitting allegation
Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in their second UEFA Nations League meeting on Sunday, ending a fortnight in which the football was overshadowed by political tension. The match was played behind closed doors in Serbia after pressure on the fixtures had grown in the days before kickoff. Tempers also flared on the pitch, with an allegation emerging that an Israeli player spat at an Irish coach after the interval.Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was aware of the allegation but declined to go into detail after the match. He said the matter would be examined by a disciplinary committee, adding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 01:30 LONDON
Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament amid renewed rights criticism
Nicaragua has announced that it will immediately withdraw from the Central American Parliament, a regional body made up of six countries. The government said the move was being taken in the "full exercise of its sovereignty". The decision comes as President Daniel Ortega and co-president Rosario Murillo continue to tighten their control over the country's political system.The Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that the exit would take effect at once. The announcement followed a resolution passed on Friday by the Organization of American States, which called on Nicaragua to restore civil rights and release political prisoners. The government did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Japan moves to build new centralised spy agency amid regional tensions
Japan is moving ahead with plans to create a new centralised intelligence agency, in what would be the country's first such body since World War II. The proposal comes as Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae says stronger intelligence capabilities are urgently needed amid rising regional tensions. The move is being framed in Tokyo as part of a broader effort to respond to foreign interference, cyber threats and disinformation.Takaichi has described strengthening intelligence capabilities as "a matter of the utmost urgency", citing geopolitical shifts across the region. She has also raised concerns about the unauthorised leakage of advanced technology involving foreign intelligence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Bosnia election: Dodik declares party victory as Cvijanović leads presidency race
Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election, after a vote shaped by economic pressure, ethnic tensions and the country's stalled path towards the European Union. With nearly 90% of votes counted, his ally Željka Cvijanović of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats was leading for one of the three seats in the tripartite presidency. Dodik also said his party would hold a "vast majority" in the assembly of Republika Srpska.According to the supplied count, Cvijanović had more than 55% of the vote and was ahead of her nearest opponent by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Israel condemns UK Green Party vote defining Zionism as racism
Israel has sharply criticised the UK Green Party after members voted to define Zionism as a form of racism. The row follows a party motion passed on Sunday that also renewed calls for Britain to end arms trade with Israel. The dispute has drawn in senior Israeli officials and British Jewish groups, turning an internal party policy decision into a wider political and diplomatic controversy.The motion was approved by 1,022 votes to 813, according to the party statement cited in the report. It described Zionism as "an ethnonationalist political project" and reaffirmed support for Palestinian liberation, the right of return,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Pakistan PTI launches mass rally toward Islamabad after talks fail
Supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have begun a protest march from northwest Pakistan toward Islamabad after talks with the government failed. The rally was launched on Sunday and is being organised by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. More than 5,000 people were reported to have joined the march as it set off from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.The march had originally been planned for September 27 but was postponed until October 4 to allow negotiations between the government and PTI leadership. According to the supplied report, two rounds of talks over the weekend did not break the deadlock. Interior Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 21:02 LONDON
Former diplomats say Iran conflict is likely to worsen in coming weeks
Former Iranian and US diplomats have said the war on Iran is likely to get worse in the coming weeks, with no sign of an imminent peace deal. The discussion centred on the positions of Washington and Tehran and on whether the conflict could move toward any durable pause. The assessment was presented as a warning that the current trajectory remains unstable.Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian diplomat, said Iranian leaders do not believe US claims that the war is about nuclear weapons rather than oil. Alan Eyre, a former US diplomat, said the conflict is not heading toward a peace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Israel election debate turns to Netanyahu's alleged warning before October 7 attacks
Israel is heading into parliamentary elections with renewed attention on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct before the October 7 attacks. Media reports that he was warned by the United Arab Emirates before the assault have pushed the question of whether he knew into the centre of the campaign. The issue has become a major political fault line as the country prepares to mark three years since the attacks.The article says the debate is being driven by accusations over Netanyahu's alleged responsibility, rather than by a broader national reckoning. It argues that the election campaign is allowing him to be blamed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Egypt detains six Matsadaash journalists as one faces terrorism charge
Egyptian authorities have detained six journalists from the independent fact-checking and investigative outlet Matsadaash, with one of them now facing charges of joining a terrorist group and spreading false news. The detentions took place over two days last week, according to the supporting material, and the whereabouts of the other five journalists remain unknown. The case has drawn concern from rights groups and prompted a sit-in by journalists in Cairo.The journalist charged on Sunday was identified as Mohamed Ashraf. The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said he was interrogated for about 10 hours, from 10pm to 8am, before being ordered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Dodik calls Bosnia and Herzegovina 'dead' at final rally before election
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has described Bosnia and Herzegovina as "dead" and "an impossible country" at the final rally of his alliance before the country's October 4 election. He made the remarks in Banja Luka on Friday while speaking to supporters of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, or SNSD. The comments came as voters prepared to choose the three members of the state presidency, national parliament representatives and leaders in the country's two entities.Dodik said Bosnia and Herzegovina was "nothing more than an empty shell" for those trying to keep it alive. He is the former president of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Latvia's United List wins parliamentary election as populists gain ground
Latvia's centre-right United List has won the country's parliamentary election, according to preliminary results released after almost all votes were counted. The party led with 35.4% of the vote and secured 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, a record for the post-independence era. The result points to a continued pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course for the Baltic state, which borders Russia and has made security a central political issue.Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, who took office in May, said the outcome was stronger than expected and in line with exit polls. He said the result showed that people wanted change and linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 13:04 LONDON
Brazil votes in deeply polarised election as Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro face tight race
Polls have opened in Brazil's presidential election, with voters choosing between left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. The vote is taking place across a country with about 160 million registered voters, and it will also decide lawmakers, governors and senators. If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes, the top two contenders will go to a runoff on 25 October.The contest is being fought as a close race, with opinion polls showing Lula holding only a narrow lead that could tighten further in a second round. Lula, of the Workers' Party, is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
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Russia Faces Large Bill to Dismantle Ageing Nuclear Reactors
Russia is facing a substantial future bill to dismantle ageing nuclear reactors, according to a commentary published on 4 October. The piece says some reactors in the country are already more than 50 years old, raising questions about how decommissioning will be funded and managed. It also notes that Moscow continues to expand its nuclear industry abroad at the same time.The article says Rosenergoatom plans to decommission 35 reactors. It adds that the company's own estimates point to a funding shortfall of about 18.7 billion euros, against a total estimated decommissioning cost of roughly 21 billion euros. The commentary argues... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:37 LONDON
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets conditions
Iran's parliament speaker has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States accepts Tehran's conditions, sharpening an already tense dispute over one of the world's most important energy routes. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the waterway would not reopen until Iran's seven conditions, which he linked to the Islamabad memorandum, are met. He also said Washington had sent proposals through a mediator after responding to Iran's diplomatic offer.Ghalibaf said the era of "wasting time and dictating unilateral demands" was over, and insisted Iran's position was "clear and definite". He added that Iran was "present on the military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Spain housing protests intensify after parliament rejects rent and eviction measures
Tens of thousands of people rallied across Spain on Saturday after parliament rejected two government decrees aimed at easing the country's housing crisis. Demonstrations were reported in Madrid and dozens of other cities, as protesters called for affordable housing measures and a general strike. The protests followed a parliamentary vote on Friday that blocked the measures proposed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's minority left-wing coalition.The rejected decrees were designed to protect renters and make housing speculation harder. One would have sought to stop evictions of vulnerable people, tighten restrictions on short-term leases, and offer tax incentives for renting and new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs wins parliamentary election and faces coalition talks
Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has won the country's parliamentary election, with his centre-right United List emerging as the largest party and securing 42 of the 100 seats in parliament. He now has to assemble a new coalition to continue governing. The result gives his pro-European and pro-Ukrainian camp a strong position, but it does not by itself provide a majority.Mr Kulbergs said the margin of victory was wider than he had expected after exit polls pointed to a strong showing for his party. He said the result showed that people wanted change, and linked that to economic growth and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Houthis consolidate control in Mocha as civilians remain trapped
Houthi forces have taken control of the Red Sea city of Mocha, leaving thousands of civilians still in the district as conditions deteriorate, according to residents and local accounts. The city lies on Yemen's western coast, close to the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a major shipping chokepoint. People in and around Mocha say the takeover has changed daily life quickly and has deepened fears among families who did not flee.Residents said Houthi forces entered Mocha on 10 September, after which fighting shifted along the coast and some families moved towards Aden, Taiz and Lahij. One resident, Nabil, said he watched displaced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 10:04 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition rejects Houthi claim of Riyadh attack as fighting intensifies
The Saudi-led coalition has dismissed Houthi claims that they targeted Riyadh with missiles and drones, saying the allegations were misleading. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the group was trying to divert attention from its losses and growing public anger, according to the supplied report. The exchange comes as fighting between the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government forces has intensified.The Houthis said they had struck an Aramco oil facility near Riyadh and claimed the attack caused large fires. The coalition did not confirm that account in the supplied material, and no independent verification of damage or casualties was provided. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:37 LONDON
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Gaza City strike kills Christian mother and daughter as church leaders mourn
A strike in Gaza City has killed two Christian women, Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar, in the Remal neighbourhood, according to the supplied report. The attack hit the ground floor of a building and left five Palestinians dead in total. Their funeral was held at Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City's Old City.The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, said he was deeply sorrowed by the killing and extended condolences to the women's family and to Gaza's Christian community. Palestine's Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs said the two women had devoted time to helping parishioners... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
North Korea says missile test was designed to evade defences as tensions with South Korea rise
North Korea said it test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile from the eastern coastal Wonsan area, describing the launch as a demonstration of a weapon it says can manoeuvre in flight to evade missile defences. The announcement came as tensions with South Korea remained elevated over landmine explosions near the border. South Korean and Japanese authorities both tracked the launch, which was reported on Saturday morning.Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said he oversaw the test and called the missile "strategic", a term that suggests it is intended to carry nuclear warheads. She also claimed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
Australia investigates Flydubai co-pilot links as probe widens after in-flight attack
Australian authorities are investigating the links to the country of a Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain with a crash axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia after passengers managed to overpower the co-pilot and regain control of the plane. The UAE prosecutor is also investigating the incident and any possible motives.The Australian Federal Police said it is examining the man's links to Australia, with state police and the country's security agency involved. Sources familiar with the case have said the co-pilot was issued a student visa in 2014 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Vucic launches campaign for prime minister ahead of Serbia's October 25 snap election
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has launched a campaign to become prime minister ahead of Serbia's snap parliamentary election on October 25. Thousands of supporters gathered at Belgrade Arena on Saturday for a rally that marked the start of his push to extend his influence after stepping down as president on September 27. The event took place in the capital and was presented by Vucic as the opening of a campaign for what he described as a comprehensive victory.Supporters filled the largest indoor arena in Belgrade, while dozens of buses from across Serbia brought people into the city for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
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Bulgaria receives remains of Czar Samuel after more than 1,000 years
The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel have been returned to Bulgaria in a ceremony in Sofia after more than a millennium. The handover took place on Saturday and drew thousands of people to a public square in the capital. The event marked the end of years of negotiations with Greece over the repatriation of the remains.The coffin and remains were flown to Sofia on a military aircraft escorted by air force fighter jets. Bulgarian politicians from across the political spectrum attended the ceremony, which included the national anthem, a 21-gun salute and a flypast. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 21:05 LONDON
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan hold first joint Power of Unity-2026 exercise in Karabakh
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan have carried out their first joint military exercise in Azerbaijan's Karabakh region, with more than 3,500 troops taking part. The drill, called Power of Unity-2026, was held in the Hojavend district over the past few days and focused on a wide range of modern security threats. It included simulations of drone attacks, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns and attempts to seize a vessel.The exercise brought together land, naval and air elements, with troops training in the Qızılqaya military training area. According to the details provided, the forces used more than 130 unmanned vehicles, alongside over 70 armoured vehicles,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 21:03 LONDON
Somalia rejects alleged Israeli presence plans in Berbera
Somalia's president has said the country will not accept an Israeli presence "under any circumstances", after alleging that Israel was planning to establish a naval base in Berbera and use the city's airport. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made the remarks in an exclusive interview, framing the issue as part of wider efforts to pull Somalia into Middle East conflicts. He said Somalia would resist such moves and described the alleged plans as a challenge to the country's sovereignty.Mohamud said the alleged Israeli plans were aimed at gaining closer access to the Gulf states and Iran. He also linked them to what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
French defence files may advance Italy's Ustica crash investigation
French authorities' decision to share defence documents with the Italian judiciary has reopened attention on one of Italy's longest-running aviation mysteries. The move has raised hopes of a possible breakthrough in the investigation into the 1980 crash of Itavia Flight 870 near the island of Ustica, although sceptics say the material may still fall short of identifying what happened. Prosecutors in Italy had been preparing to shelve the latest inquiry before the new development prompted them to keep it open.The aircraft, a DC-9 operated by the now-defunct Itavia carrier, was flying from Bologna to Palermo on 27 June 1980 when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Israeli election dispute deepens after Arab leader withdraws under disqualification threat
A dispute over Israel's upcoming October 27 election has intensified after Sami Abu Shehadeh, the leader of the Balad party, withdrew his candidacy following a warning from the Supreme Court that he could be disqualified. The case has drawn renewed attention to the treatment of Palestinian citizens of Israel in the electoral system. It has also prompted accusations that far-right candidates accused of incitement have been allowed to remain on the ballot while Arab politicians face removal attempts.According to the supporting material, Israel's central elections committee barred Abu Shehadeh from running over comments he made about the war in Gaza.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:05 LONDON
IEA says 325 million barrels released as G7 adds new diesel and crude drawdown
The International Energy Agency said member countries have now released about 325 million barrels of oil and oil-derived products from strategic reserves since March. That is more than 80% of the 400 million barrels originally pledged in the agency's collective action. The update came as G7 leaders agreed to immediately release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil in response to supply concerns.The agency said the 325 million barrels represented the amount released so far under the March commitment, leaving 75 million barrels still outstanding. The G7 did not say whether its new 100 million-barrel plan includes that remaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Alison Hammond discharged after live TV health scare and panic attack
Alison Hammond has said she has been discharged from hospital after a live television health scare that led her to leave a broadcast segment abruptly. The presenter said she is now back at home and feeling much better after being checked by medical staff. She described the episode as a panic attack that felt very real at the time.Hammond, 51, was rushed off set during a live segment on a morning television programme after she was seen clutching her chest and heard gasping for breath. The programme had been halfway through a discussion about pets when the incident happened, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 14:42 LONDON
Body found on Eastbourne beach after multi-agency search
A body has been found on Eastbourne beach after a multi-agency search involving lifeboat crews, coastguard teams, a helicopter and police. The discovery was made on Saturday morning, following a welfare concern raised on Thursday and the later location of unattended items near the west of Eastbourne. Police were seen at the scene shielding the body with sheets after it was found.The RNLI said Solent Coastguard requested volunteer crews to assist with the search after the unattended items were reported. According to the account provided, the operation included an inshore lifeboat shoreline search alongside local Coastguard Rescue Teams, the HM... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 14:39 LONDON
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Israeli settlers attack olive pickers and journalists in the occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and journalists in several locations across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to the supplied report. The incidents were reported in Beita, Osarin, Abu Dis and Awarta, with violence also described in the Jabal Qamass area south of Nablus. The attacks took place during the olive harvest, a period that often brings farmers into direct contact with settlers and soldiers in contested rural areas.The report says about 50 masked settlers approached olive pickers in one area, throwing stones and attacking a house before soldiers arrived. It also says Israeli forces detained and assaulted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Two Iranian men remanded over alleged Manchester Jewish-site bomb plot
Two Iranian men have been remanded into custody after appearing in Westminster Magistrates' Court over an alleged plot to target Jewish sites in Manchester. Salam Ahmadyan, 36, of Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, of Salford, are accused of engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts. Prosecutors said the alleged targets were Manchester Jewish Museum and Heaton Park Synagogue, and that the men were observed carrying out hostile reconnaissance.The court heard that the pair were arrested on 20 September, ahead of Yom Kippur, and that they are accused of planning to use a homemade explosive device. Prosecutor Mark Luckett said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over border killing of two civilians
Pakistan has summoned India's charge d'affaires after saying two Pakistani civilians were killed and another person wounded by Indian Border Security Force personnel in the Bedian sector along the international border. The Foreign Ministry said the shooting took place on Friday and described the use of force as unprovoked and lethal. It said the incident caused the loss of two lives and left one other person injured.In a statement issued on Saturday, the ministry said it had lodged a strong protest with the Indian diplomat. It said the civilians were unarmed and that the force used was wholly unjustified and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
China opens anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of Beijing trade talks
China has opened an anti-dumping investigation into p-nitrotoluene imported from the European Union, moving on a trade complaint just days before senior EU and Chinese officials are due to meet in Beijing. The commerce ministry said on Saturday that it would examine whether the chemical was being sold at unfairly low prices in the Chinese market. The probe adds fresh pressure to already strained trade ties between the two sides.According to the ministry, domestic producers asked for the investigation and said they had suffered damage to production and operations. The chemical is used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty
Polls have opened in Latvia for a parliamentary election dominated by security concerns, cost-of-living pressures and fears linked to Russia. Voting began at 8am local time and is due to close at 8pm, with the first results expected within hours and the final outcome likely to become clear after midnight. The contest is being watched closely because it could determine whether Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs keeps enough support to form a workable coalition.The supplied material says Mr Kulbergs' centrist United List is leading opinion polls on about 14% of the vote, with the pro-Russian Sovereign Power close behind. Latvia's parliament,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:34 LONDON
Libya unity talks disrupted after allegations link Haftar's son to drone attacks on fuel sites
Allegations that Saddam Haftar oversaw a group behind drone attacks on fuel storage facilities and power stations in western Libya have thrown the country's latest unity talks into doubt. The claims have deepened tensions between the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity and the eastern camp led by Khalifa Haftar. They also come as the United States has been trying to push Libya's rival institutions towards a single political and security framework.According to the reported allegations, Saddam Haftar, who is deputy commander of the Libyan National Army, was linked to what was described as a "terror cell" behind the strikes. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
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Tornado rips through Ulladulla area as severe thunderstorms hit New South Wales south coast
A tornado has torn through parts of the New South Wales south coast, causing significant damage around Ulladulla. The severe weather struck after the region was placed under a warning for damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall just after 1pm local time. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that a tornado moved through the area and described the event as very unusual.The New South Wales State Emergency Service said it had received more than 90 calls for assistance across the state, including 29 around Ulladulla. Crews were responding to reports of roofs being ripped from homes, dislodged tiles and skylights,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 09:05 LONDON
WHO warns delayed aid entry into Gaza could have devastating consequences
The World Health Organization has warned that repeated delays in getting medicines, prosthetics and other medical supplies into Gaza could have devastating consequences for people who urgently need treatment. The warning came as the agency called on Israeli authorities to ease pressure on medical shipments and allow humanitarian and health supplies to enter in a predictable way. It said approved aid can currently enter only through Kerem Shalom, while Rafah is limited to the movement of people, including patients travelling for treatment abroad.Reinhilde Van De Weerdt, the WHO representative in Palestine, said a truck carrying the wrong supplies, or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
