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
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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
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
Trump attacks Nobel Committee, defends Abraham Accords and Gaza, while signaling pressure on Iran
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @SchoenlawToday the Nobel Committee shamed itself beyond repair and demeaned the once great Nobel Peace Prize by giving it to the UN's Navi Pillay. Pillay is an unabashed hater of America and Israel. In her position she celebrated terrorists and rewarded Hamas. She conducted a phony "investigation" claiming to find that Israel committed genocide and urging prosecution. She has no credibility in any normal sphere and has never done a thing to foster peace. But what could be expected from a committee that previously gave... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Putin offers help to end Iran-US war as Pezeshkian says talks continue in Turkmenistan
Vladimir Putin has said Russia will do "everything in our power" to help end the war between Iran and the United States, during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Avazeh on Turkmenistan's Caspian coast. The comments came as the two leaders met on Thursday, adding a new diplomatic layer to an already active effort to halt the conflict. Putin praised what he described as Tehran's genuine efforts to resolve the war, while positioning Moscow as willing to assist.Pezeshkian said Iran and the United States had exchanged proposals aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 13:34 LONDON
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
Noontime News Recap: Gaza crisis deepens as Iran tensions, Ukraine pressure and hurricane warnings mount
A senior United Nations official said life in Gaza remains “absolutely horrendous” a year after the ceasefire, underscoring how the humanitarian crisis has deepened rather than eased. Tom Fletcher’s warning came as aid and living conditions in the territory remained dire. 🔗In Washington and the Gulf, tensions with Iran stayed high after Donald Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, easing immediate speculation about a strike. That came as explosions were reported near the Strait of Hormuz, keeping focus on the risk of escalation in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Oct 2026 12:24 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ethiopian forces enter Mekelle as global tensions, protests and court rulings mount
Ethiopian federal forces have entered Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, after nearly two weeks of intense fighting, marking a major escalation in the conflict as the advance widens. đź”—In the Middle East and wider security picture, Syria has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the sinking of the Togolese flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, while Russia and China blocked a broader UN sanctions push on Sudan even as the Security Council extended the Darfur arms embargo for two months. đź”— đź”—Russia and Ukraine remain at the centre of several separate developments, with Ukrainian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Oct 2026 08:40 LONDON
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Russian strikes and approaching winter force many in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
As Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital intensify, some Kyiv residents are making plans to leave before winter sets in. The immediate concern is not only the risk from drones and missiles, but also the prospect of another season of prolonged power cuts and cold weather. For families already living through repeated alerts and damage, the decision is becoming one of whether they can remain in the city at all.One of those leaving is Mariia Shostak, a mother of two who said last winter in Kyiv was extremely difficult because of sub-zero temperatures and frequent outages caused by strikes on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 08:33 LONDON
Russia plans sharp cut to cancer care funding in 2027 draft budget as defence spending rises
Russia's draft federal budget for 2027 proposes a steep reduction in funding for the national cancer programme, according to the supporting material. The programme would fall from 44.9 billion roubles to 3.87 billion roubles if the draft is approved, a cut that would leave only a fraction of current support in place. The proposal comes as defence spending reaches its highest share of the budget since the collapse of the Soviet Union.The figures indicate that federal cancer spending would be reduced far more sharply than in previous years. The programme received 148.5 billion roubles in 2025, meaning the proposed 2027... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Trump pushes fuel-cost relief as US midterms approach
Gasoline and diesel prices in the United States have more than doubled since the conflict between the US and Israel with Iran began in February, according to the supplied report. The rise has added pressure on transport businesses, farmers and ordinary drivers at a time when affordability is dominating the political debate ahead of the midterm elections. President Donald Trump has responded with a series of comments and announcements aimed at lowering fuel costs, including a waiver on the use of red dye diesel announced at a campaign stop this week.The report says the political stakes are high because voters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 06:33 LONDON
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid North Korean POW disclosure row
South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine after a dispute over Kyiv's public disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war. The move marks a further escalation in a row that has been building since late September and now involves both governments' foreign ministries. Seoul says the disclosure should have remained confidential, while Kyiv rejects that claim.The South Korean foreign ministry said it was recalling ambassador Park Ki-chang and cited what it described as the unauthorised disclosure of information about the handover. It also said the embassy in Kyiv would remain open and that consultations would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
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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
UN extends Darfur arms embargo as Russia and China block wider Sudan sanctions
The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for two months, while rejecting a United States proposal to widen the restrictions to the whole country. The decision was taken in New York on Thursday and keeps the current sanctions framework in place until 11 December. Council members also renewed the mandate of the panel of experts that monitors the measures until 11 January 2027.The 15-member council unanimously adopted Resolution 2830, which officials described as a short-term technical rollover. The sanctions regime was last renewed for only one month on 11 September, and the latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
OpenAI shuts down Russian and Iranian ChatGPT influence operations
OpenAI says it has shut down two influence operations linked to Russia and Iran that used ChatGPT to create fake journalist personas and support a false-front think tank promoting anti-Ukraine messaging. The company said the activity was designed to look like legitimate media and policy work while covertly pushing geopolitical narratives. It said the operations relied on AI-generated content and social media activity to widen their reach.According to OpenAI, the Iranian operation used seven profiles posing as Western journalists, including from the United States, to place long-form articles in media outlets around the world. The company said it identified almost... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 01:00 LONDON
EU prolongs sanctions over Russia's destabilising hybrid activities until October 2027
The Council decided to prolong individual restrictive measures against those responsible for Russia's destabilising actions abroad by one year, extending them until 9 October 2027. The move was taken in light of Russia's continued and intensified hybrid activities, including Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference against the EU, its member states and partners. The sanctions regime currently applies to 80 individuals and 20 entities. Those listed are subject to an asset freeze, and EU citizens and companies are forbidden from making funds, financial assets or economic resources available to them. Natural persons also face a travel ban preventing entry to, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Syria calls for probe as Black Sea cargo ship sinks after reported attack
Syria has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the sinking of the Togolese-flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. The appeal comes as 10 crew members remain unaccounted for, including nine Syrians and one Egyptian. Syrian authorities also questioned why search and rescue operations were halted before the sailors were found.Mazen Aloush, from Syria's port authority, asked the International Maritime Organization and Bulgarian authorities to establish why the search was called off. He said the fate of the missing crew was still unknown and urged officials to use all available technical means to locate and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions flare as Ukraine, Europe and markets react
Iran widened pressure on shipping by striking two commercial tankers outside the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, while a separate tanker was hit by multiple projectiles off the north coast of Qatar, deepening fears over Gulf trade routes. đź”— đź”—Those attacks fed a broader surge in Middle East risk, with oil and stocks swinging on renewed fears of supply disruption, and the G7 agreeing to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from emergency stockpiles over four months to cushion shortages. đź”— đź”—In Yemen and Saudi Arabia, the conflict escalated further as Riyadh said Houthi attacks on two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Oct 2026 18:23 LONDON
Siberia plague scare deepens as hospital observation and surveillance widen
A plague scare in the Siberian town of Shelekhov has widened after a woman died last week and local residents were kept under observation in hospital. The case has centred on a 28-year-old laboratory worker, Darya Shipilova, who was reported to have died after falling ill in the same town. Russian authorities have continued to downplay the episode, saying she died of pneumonia of unknown cause and denying any link to her work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute.People in the town described being kept inside for days while officials monitored contacts and restricted movement in some parts of the community.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Questions over Trump operatives advising Dodik ahead of Bosnia election
Questions have emerged in Bosnia and Herzegovina after a report said two political operatives linked to US President Donald Trump advised Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik ahead of the country's parliamentary election on Sunday. The report said James Blair and Chris LaCivita visited Dodik and were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for their work. The disclosure has drawn criticism within the Republican Party and renewed attention on Dodik's political and legal position.According to the report, Blair and LaCivita were involved in advising Dodik during the run-up to the vote. Blair currently runs Trump's main fundraising organisation, while LaCivita is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 16:33 LONDON
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Russian glide bomb strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills civilians as toll rises
Rescue officials in eastern Ukraine say a Russian glide bomb attack on two civilian buses in Kramatorsk has killed more than 30 people and wounded 18 others. Authorities also said three people were killed in the nearby village of Bilenke, part of the Kramatorsk community. The strike hit the frontline city in Donetsk region, an area that has been repeatedly targeted during the war.Donetsk regional head Vadym Filashkin said the buses were carrying passengers when they were struck, and accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilian transport. Local prosecutors released images showing the burned-out shell of a bus, debris and victims... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
G7 to release 100 million barrels of emergency oil and diesel stocks amid shortage
The Group of Seven has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from emergency stockpiles over four months in response to tightening fuel supply. The move is aimed at easing diesel shortages that are pushing up transport costs and putting pressure on household budgets. Diesel is used widely in freight, farming and other parts of the economy, so shortages can quickly spread beyond fuel markets.The confirmed release was reported on 8 October 2026 and is intended to help stabilise supply as market conditions worsen. The amount involved is equivalent to about one day of global oil demand,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine strike kills civilians as UK and Israel row deepens over Jerusalem
Local authorities in eastern Ukraine say a Russian strike on passenger buses in Kramatorsk has killed civilians and wounded others near the frontline, underlining the continuing danger for people living close to the war zone. đź”—In Russia, a major Yandex data centre was forced to suspend operations completely after a suspected Ukrainian drone attack, adding to the disruption caused by cross border strikes on critical infrastructure. đź”—In the Middle East, Israel said the British consulate in East Jerusalem was ceasing operations and that most diplomats would end their assignments and leave the country, but Britain rejected the move and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Oct 2026 12:23 LONDON
How Gaza war sped up India's shift towards Israel under Modi
India's deepening ties with Israel have come into sharper focus after a September 2025 visit by Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, who was welcomed in New Delhi with garlands and taken on a multi-city trip. During the visit, he signed a trade deal in the Indian capital, visited the stock exchange in Mumbai and travelled to Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The trip took place while Israel was carrying out its war in Gaza, and it highlighted how far New Delhi has moved from its earlier position as one of the world's staunchest supporters of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions flare as Israel marks 7 October anniversary and oil jumps
Oil prices and global stocks swung as traders reacted to renewed fears of disruption to Middle East supply routes, with crude rising on reports that Iran appeared to be preparing a response and investors watching the risk to shipping and energy flows. 🔗Security concerns widened after UKMTO said a tanker sailing off the north coast of Qatar was struck by multiple projectiles, adding to worries over maritime traffic in the Gulf. 🔗In the region’s wider conflict, Saudi Arabia said Houthi attacks on two airports killed three civilians, including three foreign nationals, and injured 36 people over two days, while Yemeni... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Oct 2026 08:38 LONDON
UN condemns latest strikes in Ukraine after reports of 19 dead in Chernihiv region
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine on Wednesday called for an end to attacks against civilians after further overnight strikes by Russian forces reportedly killed at least 19 people in the Chernihiv region. The statement directly condemned the latest attacks and framed them as a civilian protection issue. The source attributes the reported deaths to Russian strikes and places the incident in Chernihiv region, in Ukraine. No further details were provided in the source on the type of strike, the timing beyond Wednesday and overnight, the identities of those killed, or any damage beyond the reported toll of at least... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
UK and Germany hold Berlin security talks on cyber threats and sabotage
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Thursday for talks focused on cyber-security threats, sabotage and wider cooperation against hybrid attacks. The meeting is Burnham's first official visit to Germany and comes as both governments say they are facing rising pressure from hostile activity. The talks are being framed around efforts to strengthen joint defences against threats linked to Russia.Downing Street said deeper cooperation in response to hybrid threats would be high on the agenda. Intelligence services in both countries have warned of growing risks, and German authorities last month accused Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 01:05 LONDON
Trump distances himself from advisers reported to have worked for Republika Srpska government
Donald Trump has distanced himself from two senior political advisers after reports that they worked for the government of Republika Srpska, an autonomous entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In a post on Truth Social, the US president said Chris LaCivita and James Blair were "outside consultants" and said he did not know who else they worked for. He added that he would ask whether there was a conflict and would terminate them immediately if there was one.The comments followed reporting that the pair travelled to Republika Srpska over the weekend to assist the government ahead of elections. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 22:03 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine toll rises as Middle East tensions, Iran pressure and global probes widen
Ukraine said at least 20 people were killed in overnight Russian strikes that spread across central and eastern parts of the country, with rescue work continuing after the attacks. đź”—In the Middle East, Yemen's conflict escalated again as Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing a passenger flight diversion, while Saudi forces said they intercepted a missile near Riyadh and no casualties were reported. đź”— đź”— đź”—Yemen's internationally recognised government also said it had launched Operation Dawn of Yemen and pushed a renewed offensive on the Red Sea coast, including moves near Bab al Mandeb and an assault... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 18:22 LONDON
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
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Russia faces pressure over reported second plague case in Siberia
The World Health Organization and Western governments are pressing Russia for clearer information after reports emerged of a second suspected plague case linked to a research institute in Siberia. The case centres on the death of a laboratory technician in the Irkutsk region last week, which has raised questions about possible exposure at the facility. Russian officials have rejected much of the reporting as false and say the cause of death has not been confirmed.WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday that Moscow should clarify media reports of a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause. The United States... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia intensifies Ukraine strikes as Middle East tensions and anniversary events dominate
Russia launched one of its heaviest overnight assaults of the war on Ukraine, killing at least 11 people and hitting multiple cities, including energy infrastructure, in what President Volodymyr Zelensky said was among the most severe attacks so far. đź”—A separate report said the barrage involved missiles and drones across the country, again striking power sites and other targets, underlining the pressure on Ukraine's energy system as winter approaches. đź”—In Brussels, the European Commission disbursed EUR 1.24 billion to Ukraine under the defence component of its wider support package, adding fresh financial backing as Kyiv faces renewed battlefield and infrastructure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 12:23 LONDON
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
Russia marks 20 years since Anna Politkovskaya's killing amid renewed press freedom concerns
Russia is marking 20 years since the killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, whose reporting on Chechnya and Vladimir Putin's rise made her one of the country's best-known investigative reporters. She was shot dead in the lift of her Moscow apartment block on 7 October 2006, and the anniversary has renewed attention on the state of press freedom in Russia. Her former editor says her work anticipated the direction the country would take under Putin.Sergei Sokolov, who edited Politkovskaya at Novaya Gazeta, said she had "predicted" Russia's trajectory in books published before her death. He said that at the time many... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
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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
Breakfast News Recap: Russia widens strikes as Yemen front heats up and Sudan rejects talks
Russia carried out a wide overnight strike on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials confirming at least two deaths as Moscow described the assault as a massive strike. đź”—In Sudan, army chief Abdel Fattah al Burhan rejected negotiations and vowed to retake every area held by the Rapid Support Forces, as the conflict widened further. đź”—Yemen saw a sharp escalation on several fronts. The internationally recognised government said Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing the diversion of a passenger flight, while another report said two missiles hit the airport early Wednesday with no casualties... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 08:37 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
Russia plague case under close US monitoring as hospital quarantine continues in Irkutsk
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is aware of and closely monitoring a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia, after the unexplained death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker in Siberia. Russian authorities have quarantined a hospital in the Irkutsk region and are tracing the woman's contacts. Local media reports also say nearly 200 people have been placed under medical observation.The CDC said the reported case remains unconfirmed, but stressed that plague is a serious bacterial disease that can be treated with antibiotics if recognised early. It said rapid identification and treatment of infected people are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 22:35 LONDON
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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
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
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
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Russia responds as questions continue over Siberian plague lab death
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has again urged people not to "listen to various rumours" after the death of a laboratory technician at a plague research centre in Siberia. He said the public should rely only on information from Russia's public health watchdog, which has given the official cause of death as pneumonia of unknown origin. The comments came as Russian officials continued to face questions over the case and its handling.The latest remarks follow renewed attention on the death at the anti-plague institute in Siberia, which has prompted concern because of the sensitive nature of the work carried out there.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 15:04 LONDON
Lithuania moves to lift ban on storing nuclear weapons as Russia warns of retaliation
Lithuania's parliament has taken a preliminary step toward suspending a ban on storing nuclear weapons on its territory, in a move that has drawn a sharp warning from Russia. Lawmakers in the Seimas backed the proposal on Tuesday in Vilnius, but the change is not yet final. A second vote is scheduled for 12 January, and only then could the constitutional prohibition be removed.The measure passed with 106 votes in favour out of 141 possible, according to the parliamentary tally. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said in July that political parties had agreed on a plan to suspend the ban, describing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 14:30 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
Russian drone attacks disrupt Ukraine rail network as evacuations rise
Russian drone attacks are increasingly disrupting Ukraine's passenger rail network, forcing evacuations, delaying journeys and adding pressure to a transport system that has remained central to the country's wartime resilience. The state-owned operator says more than half of all strikes on locomotives since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022 have taken place this year. The latest reporting points to a widening pattern of attacks on rail infrastructure and other transport links, including recent strikes on bridges in Kyiv.The operator said 5,831 trains were evacuated in September alone because of Russian drone attacks, an average of 205 trains a day. One... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Conservatives to unveil Britannia Shield plan for UK missile and drone defence
The Conservative Party is set to unveil a plan for a new missile and drone defence system called Britannia Shield at its conference in Birmingham. Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge is expected to outline the proposal in a speech later today. The party says the scheme would be designed to protect critical national infrastructure and military bases from airborne threats.According to the Conservatives, the plan would include new radar systems and more interceptor missiles, with a proposed investment of up to ÂŁ10 billion over 10 years. The party has described the project as a British version of Israel's Iron Dome,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 09:31 LONDON
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South Korean fuel shipments to Russia via sanctioned tankers raise sanctions concerns
More than 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, were shipped from several South Korean ports to Russian ports in July and August, according to port records and ship-tracking data. The cargoes were carried on seven tankers that made 14 voyages to Russia's far east. The findings point to a trade route that could complicate efforts to restrict supplies to Moscow during the war in Ukraine.Three of the vessels were under sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom and the European Union, and one cargo was transferred ship-to-ship in South Korean waters before continuing onward. That method can obscure the origin of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
US monitoring suspected plague case in Siberia as Russian officials report no wider spread
US officials said they were continuing to watch the death of a Russian laboratory technician at a plague research centre in Siberia, after new details emerged from Russian authorities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was monitoring the case closely, while President Donald Trump said the US had not discussed it with the Kremlin but would help if needed. The comments came as Russian officials repeated that they had found no sign of an emergency at the institute.Irkutsk governor Igor Kobzev said the woman's cause of death had been listed as pneumonia of undetermined etiology and that no micro-organisms... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
MEPs raise alarm over civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Members of the European Parliament have called for urgent support for civilians trapped in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, where conditions have been described as extremely severe. The town, on the bank of the Dnipro River, lies in an area separating Russian and Ukrainian forces and has drawn growing concern from international monitors in recent weeks. Ukrainian authorities say the town and surrounding area are effectively under blockade, with residents facing acute shortages of food, medicine, gas and running water.During a plenary session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, several lawmakers highlighted the situation and urged stronger action. Hanna Gedin, a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 20:03 LONDON
Dozens quarantined in Siberia after plague-related death at research institute
Authorities in Russia's Irkutsk region have quarantined dozens of people after the death of a laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Siberia. The case has prompted an official inspection and renewed public concern about a disease that remains present in parts of the region. Officials said the situation was under control, while local media identified the woman as Darya Shipilova, an employee at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East.Regional governor Igor Kobzev said a special expert commission had found that the cause of death was pneumonia of undetermined origin. He added that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 17:03 LONDON
Russia keeps quarantine in place after plague scare in Irkutsk region
Russian authorities have kept quarantine restrictions in place across parts of the Irkutsk region after saying a laboratory assistant who died last week did not have plague. The case is centred on the anti-plague institute in Irkutsk and on nearby hospitals, where containment measures remain in force while testing continues. Officials say the public health situation is stable, but the investigation has not yet fully ended.Rospotrebnadzor, Russia's national health watchdog, said tests of biological material from Daria Shipilova found no microorganisms linked to her professional activity and no accidents involving pathogenic micro-organisms had been detected at the institute. Irkutsk governor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:40 LONDON
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
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
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
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
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
UK energy suppliers press government over winter bill rises
Energy suppliers in the United Kingdom are pressing the government to act immediately as households face another rise in energy costs this winter. The trade body Energy UK said higher domestic gas prices and forecasts of a sharp increase in January mean delay could deepen the pressure on consumers. The warning comes as millions of households on variable tariffs remain exposed to the regulator's price cap.The latest figures cited by the industry point to a 4% increase in bills at the start of October for households in England, Scotland and Wales on Ofgem's capped tariffs. That rise was described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
Russian Mi-8 shot down by own air defences in Voronezh region, killing three crew
A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter has reportedly been shot down by Russia's own air defences in the Voronezh region, according to the supplied report. The aircraft was said to have been operating in response to incoming Ukrainian drones when it was lost. All three people on board were killed, including the pilot, navigator and gunner.The incident was described as a case of friendly fire and took place on 2 October 2026. The helicopter was identified as a Mi-8, a widely used military aircraft in Russia's fleet. The report said the loss happened while Russian forces were trying to deter the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 21:30 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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 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
