Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech steadies, energy and banks lead, chips and crypto slide
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished higher overall, with the S&P 500 and Dow setting the tone while the Nasdaq lagged. Strength in Amazon, Microsoft, Tesla, energy, banks and gold offset weakness in Nvidia, the SOXX chip complex, Bitcoin and Ether. The tape points to a market still rotating beneath the surface, with leadership broadening beyond the most crowded AI names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Ukraine says Operation Vivaldi has disrupted Russian Donbas encirclement plan
Ukraine's counter-offensive around Lyman has disrupted what an assessment by the Institute for the Study of War described as Russia's plan to encircle the remaining Ukrainian-controlled territory in Donetsk. The operation, known as Operation Vivaldi, targeted the northern arm of a pincer movement that was meant to link advances from Lyman in the north and Dobropillia in the south-west. According to the assessment, the collapse of that northern thrust has forced Russian units onto the defensive and preserved Ukrainian supply routes in the area.The report said Ukrainian forces advanced along the Ridkodub-Nove-Novomykhailivka line in the north and the Yarova-Drobysheve-Stavky line... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 19:05 LONDON
Drone strike kills at least 30 displaced people in Sudan's Blue Nile region
At least 30 displaced people have been killed in a drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region, according to local officials. The attack hit Wad al-Mahi province near the city of Damazin on Friday, close to a displacement camp and an informal gold mining site. Dozens more people were wounded in the strike, which local authorities said targeted the centre of the province.The governor of Wad al-Mahi province said the drone belonged to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and that 26 women and four children were among the dead. He described the attack as cowardly. He also said the drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 19:03 LONDON
Ukraine strikes Yandex data centres in Russia as disruption continues
Yandex has said two of its five data centres were struck by Ukrainian drones over the past two days, leaving the Russian technology company struggling to maintain services. The latest hit was reported in Kaluga, south-west of Moscow, after a separate strike seriously damaged a hub in Sasovo in the Ryazan region. The company said the Sasovo site was completely suspended, while part of the Kaluga site's infrastructure was taken out of service.The company said its data centres are critical to the normal operation of its search engine, food-ordering and taxi services, which are used by tens of millions of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Global tensions flare from Gaza to Hormuz as markets turn mixed
The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it set an oil tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of wider attacks on vessels it considers hostile, raising fresh fears over shipping through the waterway. 🔗 Saudi Arabia also reopened Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after a Houthi attack killed three people and injured several others, underlining the spread of regional violence. 🔗In Gaza, a senior United Nations official said life remains “absolutely horrendous” a year after the ceasefire, with the humanitarian crisis still severe. 🔗 Separately, Vladimir Putin said Russia would do... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Oct 2026 18:21 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as energy spikes, gold firms and crypto sells off, with FTSE 100 outperforming
Executive summary: European equities ended the session under pressure overall, as the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped while the FTSE 100 outperformed and closed higher. The move came alongside a sharp jump in Brent crude, a strong rise in natural gas, firmer gold and silver, and a heavy drop in Ether. FX moves were modest, with the euro and sterling both softer against the dollar and USD/JPY edging higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Iran's IRGC strikes tanker in Strait of Hormuz and threatens wider maritime attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said on Friday that it set an oil tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz and warned that future action against vessels it considers to be violating rules would not be limited to the narrow waterway. The force said it targeted the engine room and propulsion system of the MV Sun Shine, which it identified as belonging to Natwit, after the ship tried to use what it described as an unauthorised route through the southern part of the strait. The attack caused a fire on board, according to the statement.The Guard also said it would pursue and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three
Saudi Arabia has reopened Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after a Houthi attack that killed three people and injured several others, according to the country's civil aviation authority. The authority said the strike hit airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft, causing material damage and temporary disruption before operations returned to normal. Saudia later said one of its pilots, Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami, was killed in the incident.The General Authority of Civil Aviation said the attack took place on Thursday and that injuries ranged from minor to severe. It said air traffic at the airport has now resumed, while the national... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
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Montenegro detains pro-Kremlin blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk amid destabilisation warnings
Montenegrin police have detained Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk in the Adriatic resort town of Risan, along with his wife and three other Russians, in a case linked by officials to warnings of destabilisation and hybrid warfare. Zvinchuk is the founder of Rybar, a prominent pro-Kremlin war blog with a large following on Telegram. The detention has drawn attention because it involves a figure long associated with Russian influence operations and online messaging around the war in Ukraine.According to local reporting, the group was detained on Friday by police and security agents on suspicion of spreading Russian influence. Montenegro's prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
EU summit in Brussels to focus on energy prices, competitiveness, migration and enlargement
The European Council will meet in Brussels on October 15, 16, 2026, under President AntĂłnio Costa. In a letter to member states, Costa said the summit will be held against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical uncertainty and will place strong emphasis on the economy, competitiveness and affordability. Costa said leaders need to give the Commission guidance on targeted and temporary measures to reduce the impact of high energy prices on citizens and businesses. He said the EU must continue pursuing its strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while addressing short-term pressure on households and companies. He also said the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
Labour retains Holborn and St Pancras as Sagal Abdi-Wali defeats Green leader by 3,300 votes
Labour has retained the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat in central London after a closely watched by-election that had been seen as an early test of support for the party. Sagal Abdi-Wali won the contest, defeating Green Party leader Zack Polanski by about 3,300 votes. The result keeps the seat in Labour hands, where it has been held since the constituency was created in 1983.Abdi-Wali won 12,292 votes, compared with 8,928 for Polanski, according to the supplied reporting. The seat had been vacated by former Labour leader Keir Starmer, and the contest was framed as a measure of whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record 265-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego Bay after 265 consecutive days at sea, ending a record-long deployment. The aircraft carrier arrived home on Thursday, with sailors reuniting with family members on the pier. Some were seen carrying flowers and balloons as the ship completed its journey back to California.The supplied report says the deployment included support for US military operations against Iran. It also says the carrier was originally sent out from California in November 2025 for duty in the South China Sea before being rerouted to the Middle East. The mission drew attention because of reports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Europe Opens Lower as Oil and Gold Rise, With Ether Extending a Sharp Slide
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40 all lower, while Brent crude and gold advanced. The move points to a market balancing higher energy costs, firmer safe-haven demand and a weaker risk tone in crypto, where Ether fell sharply. FX was comparatively subdued, with the dollar firmer against the yen and slightly softer versus the euro and pound. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei slips, crypto rout deepens and commodities firm
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended mixed, with Japan and South Korea under pressure while Hong Kong and Australia held gains. Ether’s sharp drop and weaker risk appetite weighed on sentiment, while oil, gold and natural gas all firmed, reinforcing a defensive tone across parts of the market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Ukraine team to hold peace talks with Trump envoys in Florida for a second day
Ukrainian negotiators are due to continue talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Florida on the second day of a two-day meeting focused on new ideas for ending Russia's war in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Ukrainian team would meet the American negotiators in the United States, and that the discussions were expected to last two days. He also said he was counting on a European team to join the negotiating group.Zelensky said senior Ukrainian officials including his chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov, Rustem Umerov, Sergiy Kyslytsya and David Arakhamia would take part. A US source... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
Gippsland records nine earthquakes in nine days as aftershocks continue near Leongatha
Gippsland in Victoria has recorded nine earthquakes in nine days, with the latest tremor felt in Leongatha on Wednesday evening. The activity follows a magnitude-4.9 quake near Leongatha that shook the region at the weekend. Emergency services have urged residents to be prepared for further shaking as the sequence continues.Geoscience Australia said the Wednesday earthquake measured magnitude 3.2 and was felt at a depth of 10 kilometres. The agency said it received more than 2,000 felt reports from people who noticed the tremor. Eight aftershocks have been recorded since the stronger weekend quake, including two overnight tremors of magnitude 2.5... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
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South Africa anti-migrant protests turn violent in Soweto and Durban
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa turned violent on Thursday in Johannesburg's Soweto township and the coastal city of Durban. Cars were torched, foreign-run businesses were forced to close and looting was reported as police moved to disperse crowds. The unrest came amid anger over a Constitutional Court asylum ruling and government efforts to deal with overcrowding at refugee and asylum offices.Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane said 10 vehicles were torched in Johannesburg and 14 in Durban. Police also said three people were arrested in Durban. In Soweto, residents were seen carrying groceries out of a shop they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 22:32 LONDON
WHO warns of severe shortages for 700,000 displaced in Darfur's Tawila
The World Health Organization warned on Thursday that more than 700,000 displaced people in Tawila, in Sudan's Darfur region, are facing severe shortages of healthcare, food, water and protection. The agency said the humanitarian needs are outstripping available resources. Tawila is in Sudan's war-ravaged Darfur region, where displacement has left a large population dependent on emergency support. The WHO's warning focuses on basic civilian survival needs and the lack of sufficient assistance on the ground. The agency called for an urgent increase in resources to meet the scale of the crisis. The source does not provide further details on specific... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 22:03 LONDON
India's CJP protest movement says members detained ahead of Saturday rally
India's Cockroach Janata Party movement says authorities have detained many of its supporters as protests continue over disputed voter-roll revisions and demands for the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The latest detentions were reported on Thursday, ahead of a planned mass demonstration on Saturday at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the capital's designated protest site. The movement says thousands of supporters from student groups, grassroots organisations and allied political parties remain involved in the campaign.According to a spokesperson for the movement, at least 10,000 people from CJP demonstrations and affiliated groups have been detained across the country. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
US aircraft losses in Iran war rise to at least 81, CBO says
A Congressional Budget Office report says at least 81 United States military aircraft have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the American campaign against Iran. The estimate covers fighter jets and drones and puts the cost of the losses at between $1.9bn and $3.3bn as of August 1. The figures add a new measure of the material cost of the conflict, which is now in its eighth month.The report, released on Monday, is described as a nonpartisan government assessment of budget-related issues for the legislature. It lists 12 F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets, one F-35A Lightning II jet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Wall Street closes higher as energy and megacap tech offset crypto and chip weakness
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished higher, led by the Dow and S&P 500, while energy and several megacap names outperformed. The session also featured sharp pressure in Bitcoin and Ether, a softer tone in chip stocks, and a notable jump in Tesla. The mix points to a market still willing to buy large-cap leadership, even as risk appetite remains uneven across crypto, semiconductors, and smaller stocks. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil spikes, crypto slides and rate-sensitive assets come under pressure
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed to weaker on the session, with the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 leading declines while the FTSE 100 eked out a small gain. The broad tone was risk-off, as Brent crude jumped more than 5%, Ether fell more than 10%, and precious metals also softened. The move points to renewed inflation anxiety and tighter financial conditions, even as sterling held firmer and the euro slipped against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Italy electoral reform passes as opposition vows court challenge over bonus seats
Italy's parliament has given final approval to a controversial electoral reform that introduces bonus seats for the coalition winning the most votes. The lower house backed the measure in a secret ballot, with 227 MPs in favour and 164 against, after a heated debate in Rome. The change comes ahead of elections due next year and has been framed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a way to increase political stability.The reform moves Italy to a fully proportional system and requires parties and alliances to present a joint candidate for prime minister and a shared government programme before a general... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Nasdaq Leads, Energy Rises on Crude Jump, Crypto Sells Off
Executive summary: US equities opened firmer, with the Nasdaq Composite leading gains and the S&P 500 and Dow also in positive territory. Energy stocks and crude oil advanced sharply, while Bitcoin and Ether fell hard, signaling a split tape between cyclical strength and risk asset weakness. The move comes alongside softer gold and silver, a stronger dollar versus the yen, and weakness in chips, small caps, and defense shares. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
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France school protests resume as injuries and arrests rise
Protests and blockades at schools across France have resumed, despite the prime minister's call for ministers to draw up an action plan in response to the unrest. Dozens of people have been injured, including students, teachers and police officers, as high school students continue to press demands for more education funding and better conditions. The demonstrations have also spread beyond schools, with university students and more trade unions joining the nationwide movement.The Interior Ministry says at least 6,600 arrests have been made so far, mostly of minors, while authorities say 375 schools were fully or partially closed on Thursday. Officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz shipping slows as tanker bonuses surge amid Iran war
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level since July, according to shipping data cited in the supplied material, even as some tanker captains are being offered unusually large bonuses to take the route. The development points to a widening gap between the strategic importance of the waterway and the willingness of crews to transit it under current conditions. It also suggests that the maritime disruption around the Gulf is now affecting both traffic patterns and labour costs.The supplied material says some captains are earning base salaries of as much as $100,000, plus a $50,000 bonus... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Ireland inflation hits highest level since January 2024 as energy costs rise
Ireland's annual inflation rate rose to 4.1% in the year to September, according to the Central Statistics Office, reaching its highest level since January 2024. The increase was driven largely by higher energy costs, with energy products up 15.3% year on year. The latest reading was above the 3.7% annual rise recorded in August and points to renewed pressure on household budgets.The statistics office said the jump in energy prices followed a rise in oil costs linked to conflict in the Middle East. It added that the cost to households for electricity, gas and home-heating oil has risen significantly since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:07 LONDON
Malaysia says it will back Myanmar's ASEAN reintegration after talks in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's prime minister has said his government will do "whatever is possible" to help Myanmar return to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, after hosting talks in Kuala Lumpur with Myanmar's military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing. The meeting took place during a two-day visit, the first by Min Aung Hlaing to Malaysia since he became president in April. It comes as Malaysia continues to engage directly with Myanmar despite long-running criticism over the country's political and human rights situation.Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia would work to strengthen cooperation and eventually bring Myanmar back into the regional bloc "without prejudice", according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
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Protests in Izmir after mayor joins Erdogan's AK Party
More than 1,000 people gathered in Izmir on Wednesday to protest Mayor Cemil Tugay's decision to join President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party. The demonstration took place in Turkey's third-largest city and centred on the political shift that handed the ruling party control of the mayor's office. Protesters carried a coffin bearing Tugay's photograph and called for his resignation.Police blocked access to Republic Square and monitored the crowd during the protest. Tugay joined the AK Party on Wednesday after previously serving as an independent following his resignation from the opposition CHP in June. The move marks a notable change... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as DAX outperforms, CAC 40 lags on higher oil, firmer dollar and rate pressure
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX held a modest gain while the FTSE 100 also edged higher and the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The move comes alongside a stronger Brent crude price, firmer natural gas, a softer euro and a weaker gold complex, while silver, platinum and palladium also fell. The pattern points to a market still wrestling with higher-for-longer rate expectations, energy inflation and a cautious risk backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Extends Gains, Hang Seng and Kospi Slide on Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo finished higher, but the broader Asia-Pacific session was uneven as Hong Kong and Seoul sold off sharply. The Nikkei 225 rose +1.1%, while the Hang Seng fell -3.0% and the Kospi dropped -2.5%. Commodities were split, with WTI crude up +1.3% and natural gas surging +6.1%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all weakened. The yen was little changed against the dollar, and the yuan edged firmer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Indonesia wildfire haze lawsuit targets government over annual fires
Indigenous and civil society groups in Indonesian Borneo have filed a class action lawsuit accusing the government of gross negligence over wildfires that have spread toxic haze across parts of Southeast Asia. The case was heard in Pontianak, the provincial capital of West Kalimantan, where judges adjourned the opening session until 21 October after none of the named defendants attended. The lawsuit names President Prabowo Subianto and the governor of West Kalimantan among 10 defendants.The plaintiffs are seeking comprehensive recovery and rehabilitation measures, including coverage of residents' healthcare costs. Their lawyer, Glorio Sanen, said the case was intended as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 05:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Nikkei Extends Rally, Energy Jumps and Crypto Sells Off
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, led by a strong Nikkei 225 advance while Hong Kong, Seoul and gold-related assets softened. The move comes alongside a sharp jump in natural gas, firmer WTI crude, a weaker ether price and modestly softer gold, pointing to a session shaped by energy strength, rate sensitivity and risk rotation rather than a single broad regional catalyst. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Thousands protest Flavio Bolsonaro in Rio as Brazil heads to runoff
Thousands of people marched in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to protest against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil's October 25 presidential runoff. The demonstration was led by students and drew supporters of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who are trying to stop what they see as a possible return of the far right to power. The rally took place as the campaign for the second round gathered pace after Bolsonaro finished first in the opening vote.The supplied material says Bolsonaro won about 47% of valid votes in the first round, compared with Lula's 45%, after nearly 99%... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Trump marks October 7 anniversary, reaffirms hard line on Hamas and hostage returns
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Three years ago today, on October 7th, the World witnessed one of the darkest and most evil days in the history of Israel. Innocent men, women, and children were murdered, kidnapped, and subjected to unimaginable horrors at the hands of Hamas TERRORISTS. Today, we remember every innocent life taken, honor the survivors and their families, and remember the hostages who endured the unthinkable. I fought relentlessly to bring the hostages home, and reunite them with their loved ones, and I did, both the living and the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as megacap tech, Tesla and chip stocks lead a broad risk-on session
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher, with the Nasdaq Composite up +2.5% and the S&P 500 gaining +2.0% as investors rotated into technology and AI-linked names. Tesla surged +6.5%, Amazon rose +4.3%, and Nvidia added +4.0%, helping offset weakness in bitcoin, ether, crude oil and several metals. The move came alongside a softer tone in WTI crude and a stronger U.S. dollar versus the yen, while small caps lagged and defense shares slipped. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks reignite Israel election row over conscription
A senior ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks have returned to the centre of Israel's election campaign, intensifying debate over military service exemptions and the role of ultra-Orthodox parties in politics. The comments by Rabbi Dov Lando, the 96-year-old spiritual leader of Degel HaTorah, were broadcast in footage shown on Monday and have triggered a fresh political storm three weeks before the October 27 parliamentary election. They were made during a closed meeting at his home in Bnei Brak, a city closely associated with Israel's ultra-Orthodox community.In the footage, Lando said Jews may have been better off without a state and argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 21:05 LONDON
Merz vows to fight extremism after AfD and Left Party election gains in Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has responded to a set of local election gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany and the far-left Left Party, saying political extremism is making its way into Germany's parliaments. He made the remarks at an event in Berlin on Wednesday, a day after a member of the Alternative for Germany was elected president of the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt. He also pointed to the Left Party's victory in Berlin's state election on Sunday as part of the same political warning.Merz said the issue was a task for society as a whole and said he intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
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Mali junta retakes Kidal after separatist withdrawal, marking symbolic gain
Malian forces have entered the strategic northern city of Kidal after Tuareg separatists announced their withdrawal as the army advanced. The move gives Mali's junta a symbolic gain in one of the country's most contested areas. It also marks a reversal in control of a city that separatists had held for about five months.According to the latest confirmed account, the separatists pulled back earlier on Tuesday before the army moved into the city. The development came after late-April attacks by JNIM-linked jihadists and separatist allies had weakened the junta's position in the north. The advance is being described as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
Satellite images show attack jets at new Chinese military facility in Laos
Satellite images have shown eight light attack aircraft at a newly opened Chinese military facility at Ban Keun airport in Laos. The images also appear to show more than a dozen military vehicles lined up at the site, which opened on 29 September as a joint support and training centre. The development has drawn regional attention because it appears to give Beijing its first foothold in mainland south-east Asia.The commercial satellite images were taken a day after the announcement of the centre and show aircraft whose shape matches the Chinese-made Hongdu JL-8, a two-seat trainer that can also be used... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Okinawa governor presses Tokyo after US Marine arrest in killing of local woman
Okinawa's governor has urged Japan's central government to take stronger action after a US Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a local woman on the southern island. The case has renewed attention on long-running tensions over the heavy US military presence in Okinawa. It also prompted an immediate response from the US military, which announced temporary restrictions on troops.Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, who is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel and stealing her wallet and backpack. Japanese media reported that Ballard has denied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Energy and Small Caps Lead, While Ether and Gold Slip
Executive summary: US equities opened broadly higher, with the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 all advancing, led by strength in technology, energy and smaller companies. The move came alongside firmer natural gas, a jump in energy stocks and a softer dollar against the yen, while Ether, Bitcoin and gold traded lower. The opening tone points to a risk-on session, but the mix of gains and losses suggests investors are still rotating across sectors rather than embracing a uniform rally. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Russia asks Vietnam for aircraft wet lease as grounded fleet deteriorates
Russia has asked Vietnam to lease passenger aircraft with crews and maintenance support as its re-registered Western fleet continues to deteriorate. Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin said Moscow had proposed that Vietnamese carriers transfer aircraft to Russian airlines under a wet lease arrangement, and that Hanoi was studying the request. The proposal comes as nearly a fifth of the largest Russian airlines' planes are grounded.The request is tied to the strain on Russia's commercial aviation sector after sanctions imposed following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Moscow passed a law that year allowing airlines to re-register more than 400... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 10:30 LONDON
Shell forecasts sharp rise in refinery margins as war-damaged plants tighten fuel supplies
Shell has forecast that its refinery profit margins will rise sharply in the July-to-September period, as shutdowns at war-damaged refineries in the Middle East and Russia squeeze global fuel supplies. The company said margins are expected to reach $42 a barrel, almost double the $24 a barrel recorded in the second quarter. That would also exceed the previous high of about $28 a barrel seen in mid-2022.The forecast was set out in a market trading update on Wednesday. Shell said the increase reflects a steep rise in the price of refined fuels, including diesel, relative to the cost of crude... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 10:00 LONDON
European markets open mixed as energy and autos lead, FTSE lags on firmer pound and softer oil
Executive summary: European equities opened mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX higher while the FTSE 100 slipped. Energy-linked moves were notable, natural gas jumped sharply, Brent eased, and gold was little changed. In FX, the euro and pound both softened modestly against the dollar, while USD/JPY pushed higher. The broad tone points to a market balancing growth-sensitive optimism in parts of Europe against currency and commodity cross-currents. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Has Russia's fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?
Iran's oil exports have struggled under a US blockade, but a Russian fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure may be creating a new opening in Central Asia. Countries in the region have begun buying oil from Iran as Russian fuel supplies they have long depended on run short. The shift is emerging as Moscow faces mounting pressure from drone strikes on refineries linked to its war in Ukraine.In August, Tajikistan said it was receiving oil and petroleum products from Iran as Dushanbe faced uncertainty over supplies from Russia. Also in August, Tehran agreed to establish a joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei outperforms, Hang Seng and Kospi slip, oil steadies and natural gas jumps
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading with the Nikkei 225 rising +1.6%, while Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney finished lower. Commodity moves were more uneven, with natural gas surging +3.6% and WTI crude easing -1.2%. The yen weakened against the dollar, USD/CNY edged lower, and precious metals were broadly steady to firmer, leaving the region with a mixed risk tone rather than a uniform rally or selloff. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Australia High Court blocks Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion as climate ruling deepens
Australia's High Court has ruled against the planned expansion of the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales, in a decision campaigners say could shape future fossil-fuel approvals. Three of the court's five judges found that planning authorities had not ensured greenhouse-gas emissions would be minimised to the greatest extent practicable. The ruling concerns a major coal project in the Hunter Valley, one of Australia's key mining regions.The case was brought by retired science teachers Wendy Wales and Tony Lonergan, who have campaigned for years against the expansion. They described the judgment as the first climate case to reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
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President Trump says It is my Great Honor to endorse Highly Respected State Representative Johnny Garrett, who is runn...
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "What's happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn't about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country!" - "FoxNews is long form interviewing the sleazebag, Dan Osborn, right now, who is running against our GREAT Republican Senator, Pete Ricketts, from Nebraska. The "other side" doesn't give our people any positive exposure or airtime. It is a miracle that I won, the last by a landslide, three Presidential Races!" - "FoxNews spends more time covering... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
Yemeni government forces launch offensive to retake strategic al-Waziiya district in Taiz
Forces aligned with Yemen's internationally recognised government have launched an operation to capture the mountainous district of al-Waziiya in Taiz governorate from the Houthis. The fighting is part of a wider push to regain territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The district is seen as strategically important because of its position west of Taiz and east of the port of Mocha.The army media centre said the Homeland Shield Forces, a pro-government military faction, had begun a large-scale operation to retake al-Waziiya. It said government forces had secured strategic hills overlooking the al-Mansoura area and described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 02:03 LONDON
Sudan's al-Burhan rejects talks and vows to retake all RSF-held territory
Sudan's military chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has rejected negotiations and vowed to retake every area held by the Rapid Support Forces, as fighting widened across several states. He made the remarks on Tuesday in Village 5 in the northern locality of Merowe, according to the Sudan News Agency. The statement came as fresh violence was reported in West Kordofan and displacement rose in Blue Nile.At least 10 civilians were killed in West Kordofan and several others were wounded in an RSF attack, according to a local charity group. The Dar Hamar Emergency Committee said the attack targeted Abu Ajal village... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
Equinor warns UK could become 'uninvestable' if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved
Equinor has warned that the UK could become less attractive for future investment if the government does not give final approval to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields. Anders Opedal, the chief executive of the Norwegian state-backed company, said the firm would have to take a hard view on its future spending in Britain if the projects were rejected. The warning comes as ministers prepare to decide whether to allow the developments to proceed.Opedal said the question for the company was whether the UK would remain investable in the future, adding that he hoped it would not come... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 01:03 LONDON
Venezuela power cuts fuel growing public anger and protests
Power cuts have intensified across Venezuela since the start of the year, disrupting homes, businesses and essential services and fuelling protests against the government of interim President Delcy Rodriguez. In Valencia, in Carabobo state, one dialysis patient described how a clinic blackout stopped his treatment mid-session, leaving him unable to complete the care he needs several times a week. The outages have also affected daily life more broadly, with residents reporting that electricity can disappear for hours at a time and return unpredictably.The immediate impact is being felt most sharply in places where power failures have become routine. Onasis Munoz,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 00:35 LONDON
Northern Ireland unionists back no-confidence motion over Portadown parade standoff
Three unionist parties in Northern Ireland have backed a motion of no confidence in First Minister Michelle O'Neill amid a prolonged dispute over a parade route in Portadown. Separate no-confidence motions have also been tabled against Finance Minister John O'Dowd, Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. The motions are due to be debated in the Assembly next Monday.The move follows a 10-day impasse in Portadown after the Parades Commission allowed, for the first time in almost 30 years, the Drumcree Orange Order parade to complete its traditional route along Garvaghy Road. Large gatherings on the road have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 22:33 LONDON
Anduril to invest $3.7bn in Maryland shipyard after securing $2.9bn US Navy submarine parts contract
Defence technology firm Anduril has said it will invest $3.7bn to develop a new shipyard in Maryland and build critical components for the United States Navy's Virginia-class submarines. The company also said it has secured a $2.9bn US Navy contract to manufacture submarine parts. The project, known as Arsenal-2, is part of a wider push to expand US naval production capacity.The new facility is planned for Baltimore, Maryland, and is expected to make torpedo tubes and larger hull components for upgraded Virginia-class fast attack submarines. Anduril said the plant will support the Navy's submarine production needs as Washington seeks to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON
European Commission proposes stricter safeguards for future EU members
The European Commission has proposed tighter rules for countries seeking to join the European Union, in a move aimed at preventing democratic backsliding after accession. The plans would require future members to align more closely with EU policies before joining and would give the bloc new tools to respond if a new member later stops adhering to its values. The proposals come as the EU prepares for possible enlargement to countries including Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania.Under the draft measures, member states would need to approve the changes before they can take effect. One of the most significant ideas would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 21:00 LONDON
UK counter-terror probe widens after seventh arrest linked to RAF Fairford
Police have arrested a 22-year-old British man on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in connection with the investigation around RAF Fairford, extending a live counter-terrorism inquiry linked to the Gloucestershire airbase. The arrest is the seventh connected to the case, which began after activity near the base on 27 September and has remained largely unexplained. Counter Terrorism Police said the latest detention is part of an ongoing effort to examine the circumstances surrounding events close to the site.Senior national coordinator Vicki Evans said the investigation remains live and that specialist teams are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry. Earlier in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover to form Skydance media giant
Paramount has completed its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, creating a new media company called Skydance. The deal brings together two of Hollywood's best-known studios and a wide portfolio of television, news and cinema assets under the control of David Ellison. The transaction was completed on Tuesday local time in New York, where Skydance shares began trading under the ticker SKYD.Ellison described the completion of the deal as a historic day for the media industry. The combined company includes Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros Pictures, as well as the CBS News and CNN networks and the HBO and CBS television... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
Russian oil tanker explodes off Sochi, sending smoke over Black Sea coast
A Russian oil tanker has exploded off the coast of Sochi, with smoke visible for miles over the Black Sea holiday resort. The incident was reported on Tuesday night, according to the supplied material, but no cause was given. Ukraine had not claimed responsibility at the time of reporting.The explosion comes as Ukraine's president announced new sanctions packages targeting the supply of critical components and equipment used in weapons production to Russia. The same briefing also included details on electronic warfare systems intended to help protect infrastructure. The supplied material says the president described this part of the defence effort... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
Yemen offensive advances near Bab al-Mandeb as coalition air support intensifies
Yemen's internationally recognised government says its counter-offensive has made further gains along the Red Sea coast near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The operation, named Dawn of Yemen, is reported to have recaptured territory from the Houthis over the past two days, extending fighting across a strategically sensitive corridor in western Yemen. The latest claims suggest the campaign is moving beyond isolated local advances and into a broader attempt to reshape control of the coast.According to the supplied reporting, the Saudi-led coalition backing the government has deployed 100 fighter jets and has been flying round-the-clock support missions to help secure the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
AfD secures deputy speaker post in Saxony-Anhalt after historic parliament vote
Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, a member of the Alternative for Germany's more hardline wing, has been elected deputy speaker of the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament. The vote came after Tobias Rausch was chosen as speaker in Magdeburg, giving the party two senior posts in the chamber on the same day. The result adds to a breakthrough that has already been described as the first time a far-right party has secured the speaker's role in a regional parliament in Germany since World War Two.Tillschneider won 44 votes, although it was not immediately clear who backed him. The BSW, a small left-wing party that has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Russia stages major nuclear disaster drill at Beloyarsk plant near strategic bunker
Russia is carrying out a large-scale nuclear disaster drill at the Beloyarsk Nuclear Power Plant in the Sverdlovsk region, with more than 1,000 people taking part. The exercise is testing how emergency services would respond to a simultaneous accident at two reactors, according to the information provided by the state nuclear corporation. The scenario includes possible nuclear explosions or leaks, and the drill is taking place over two days.The exercise involves rescue workers, medical personnel, police, troops from Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Forces, and government officials. The state nuclear corporation said the scenario is based on a highly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
Pakistan and Turkiye move to support Saudi deterrence against Houthis as pact takes effect
The defence arrangement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye has now been activated, with the three countries agreeing to move agreed forces and capabilities into Saudi Arabia. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting in Riyadh on Monday, according to a joint statement shared by Pakistan's Foreign Office. The statement said the committee had decided to begin practical implementation of collective-defence commitments and to ensure rapid deployment in line with approved arrangements and national legislation.The latest reporting adds that the pact, signed in August and sometimes referred to as the Mecca pact, is now in force for the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 14:34 LONDON
Massive drone attack on Moscow region kills two as damage reports widen
Russian officials said the overnight Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow and nearby areas involved 290 drones targeting the capital region, while Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 650 drones were heading towards the city. The attack killed two people and injured seven, according to regional governor Andrei Vorobyov, who said the dead were in Radumlya and Barbybino. Officials also said 47 houses, four apartments and three cars were damaged, and a warehouse fire was reported in the capital.Vorobyov said 185 drones were "destroyed or neutralised" over the wider Moscow region, while Sobyanin said most of the drones aimed at the city... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
United States and China negotiate mutual visits to nuclear facilities
The United States and China are negotiating reciprocal visits to each other's nuclear facilities, according to reporting cited by US officials. The talks were revealed on Tuesday and come days after Xi Jinping's visit to the White House. They also come amid renewed concern about a possible new nuclear arms race between major powers.The reported discussions were disclosed by officials in the US government, according to the account. No details were given on which facilities could be included, how the visits would be arranged, or whether a timetable has been set. The reporting links the talks to recent diplomacy between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 12:03 LONDON
Explosion tears apart shoe shop in Surabaya, Indonesia, leaving five hospitalised
CCTV has captured the moment a sneaker shop was torn apart by an explosion in the San Antonio area of Surabaya, Indonesian authorities have confirmed. The blast hit a commercial area of the city and left the shop badly damaged, with debris scattered across the surrounding site. Police said five people were hospitalised after the incident.Authorities said the explosion was strongly suspected to have been caused by a gas leak. They added that no suspicious substances or explosives were found at the site, indicating that investigators were treating the blast as an accidental incident pending further confirmation. The footage has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 08:03 LONDON
Stanlow refinery pollution breaches under investigation after dozens of limit exceedances
One of the United Kingdom's largest oil refineries is under investigation after documents suggested it repeatedly exceeded pollution limits in 2023 and 2024. The Stanlow refinery in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, is said to have released toxic chemicals and oil into local rivers, the Mersey Estuary and groundwater on dozens of occasions. The Environment Agency has confirmed it is investigating the alleged breaches.The documents indicate that permitted levels for chemical releases were exceeded hundreds of times over the two-year period, with the regulator determining that EET Fuels broke permit conditions 58 times. The company, which runs the site and was formerly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
Explosion tears through sneaker shop in Surabaya, hospitalising five
CCTV has captured the moment a sneaker shop was torn apart by an explosion in the San Antonio area of Surabaya, Indonesian authorities have confirmed. The blast damaged a wide area around the shop and left residents and businesses dealing with the aftermath on Tuesday. Police said five people were hospitalised following the incident.They also said at least 41 buildings were damaged. Authorities said the explosion was strongly suspected to have been caused by a gas leak. Police added that no suspicious substances or explosives were found at the site.That assessment points to an accidental blast rather than an attack,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
Queensland warned of severe cyclone risk this season as warmer seas raise heatwave concerns
Queensland is likely to be hit by at least one severe cyclone this season, according to Australia's weather bureau. The annual severe weather outlook also warns of heatwaves and below-average rainfall in parts of the state. The forecast comes as the tropical cyclone season typically runs from November to April.The bureau said warmer sea temperatures off the Coral Sea are expected to help fuel stronger systems over the coming months. A severe cyclone is classified as category 3 or above. Forecaster Laura Boekel said there is an increased chance of a cyclone becoming severe because warmer sea surface temperatures provide... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 04:02 LONDON
Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after national-security review
The US Department of Defense has stopped using Anthropic's AI tools, according to an official statement cited in a current report. The move comes months after the company was designated a supply-chain risk on national security grounds. It also follows a period in which the Pentagon had still been using the tools for research, analysis, intelligence gathering and military operations.A department official said the Pentagon has "ceased the use of Anthropic products". Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth labelled Anthropic a supply-chain risk in February and said the department would stop using it by late August. People familiar with the matter said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 18:00 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
US suspends consular services in Brasilia as Brazil election tensions deepen
Washington has suspended consular services in Brasilia over security concerns, adding a diplomatic disruption to Brazil's tightly contested election campaign. Australia also closed its embassy for the same reason, although neither government gave details about the threat. The move comes as the race between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro remains deadlocked.The timing has drawn attention because the campaign is already under intense scrutiny, with US President Donald Trump said to be watching the contest closely. Lula's Workers' Party said the US decision made no sense and suggested it could be an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Iraq allows Iranian airlines to resume up to 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Iraq has agreed to let Iranian airlines, except Mahan Air, operate up to 40 flights a day to and from Najaf International Airport after Washington granted an exemption from sanctions. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's office on Friday, following talks between Baghdad and Washington. The move restores a key air link that had been disrupted after US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector last month.The office said al-Zaidi welcomed the "positive response shown by the US government to Iraq's efforts and its cooperation in granting the necessary exemption." Iraq's foreign minister, Fuad Hussein, also said the return... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:05 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
