Trump launches new probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook removal case
The White House has announced a new committee to examine whether Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can be removed under federal law over alleged false statements on mortgage documents. The move adds a fresh stage to an already contested effort by President Donald Trump to oust Cook from the central bank board. A hearing is scheduled for November 5, and Cook will be required to appear and answer questions.According to the notice, the three-member committee will review evidence and report to the president on whether there is sufficient cause for removal. It will include the assistant to the president for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
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US sanctions International Criminal Court as row deepens over jurisdiction
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, escalating a long-running dispute over the tribunal's authority and reach. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures are intended to defend US sovereignty and restrict the court's ability to operate. The action includes a ban on US entities making transactions with the ICC, which would affect access to goods and services such as banking and software.Rubio said Washington had delayed the move in the hope that the court and its member states would address US concerns. He also said the sanctions were structured to allow other countries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
EU and China reach deal to curb hybrid car exports to Europe
The European Union says it has reached a landmark agreement with China to reduce hybrid car exports to the bloc by more than half over four years. The deal was announced in Beijing on Friday after months of negotiations between the two sides. It is being presented as a significant step in efforts to ease pressure on European carmakers.Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the talks had been intense since June and that the agreement could cut exports of plug-in and battery-powered hybrid cars by several million vehicles over the next four years. He said the arrangement was the first of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 16:35 LONDON
Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of launching war as border tensions deepen
Ethiopia and Eritrea have accused each other of launching a war as tensions between the two neighbours escalate into a direct interstate confrontation. Ethiopia told the United Nations Security Council that Eritrean forces carried out an "all-out invasion" of northern Ethiopia, while Eritrea said it is facing a "war of aggression" from its neighbour. The exchange comes just days after the two countries cut diplomatic ties.In a letter shared with news agencies, Ethiopia's foreign minister, Gedion Timothewos, said Eritrean troops had advanced up to 60 kilometres into northern Tigray and demanded their withdrawal. Eritrea's information minister, Yemane Gebremeskel, rejected the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
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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
Ukraine says Operation Vivaldi has reclaimed 175 square kilometres around Lyman in Donetsk
Ukraine says its counteroffensive in eastern Donetsk has reclaimed 175 square kilometres of territory around Lyman, as Russian forces retreat from several settlements south of the town. The fighting is part of a wider struggle for control of the Lyman axis, which sits on the route toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, two cities that have long been central to the eastern front. Russian-aligned military commentary has also acknowledged losses in the area, suggesting the battlefield is shifting after months of pressure.According to the reporting, the Ukrainian operation is known as Operation Vivaldi and has been building around Lyman this year. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 15:05 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
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
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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
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
Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens a year after ceasefire, UN official says
A senior United Nations official has said life in Gaza remains "absolutely horrendous" as the humanitarian crisis continues a year after the ceasefire. Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said more than 90% of people are still living in temporary shelters. He also said many residents rely on trucked water and are living beside sewage, underscoring the scale of the emergency.Fletcher made the comments as EU development ministers and other international figures met at Dublin Castle under Ireland's EU Presidency. The meeting comes ahead of the first anniversary of the ceasefire in Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 10:59 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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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
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
Brazil Supreme Court issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro weeks before runoff
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, intensifying an already polarised election campaign weeks before the country's runoff vote. The warrant was issued by Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Thursday, according to the supplied report, and is linked to proceedings involving the Bolsonaro family. The move comes as the contest between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro approaches its final stage.The report says Eduardo Bolsonaro was convicted in June on charges of lobbying the United States to interfere in the trial of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. It also says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 07:59 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
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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
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
Pentagon says Fort Hood attacker's firing-squad execution will be livestreamed
The Pentagon says the execution of former US Army major Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed publicly when it takes place at Fort Hood in Texas on 3 December. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 unarmed soldiers in the 2009 attack at the military base, and the planned execution would be by firing squad. Officials say the move would mark the first public execution in the United States in almost a century and the first military execution in more than 60 years.US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public should be able to watch the execution, describing it as a case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 03:00 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
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Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence from prison
A former Ukrainian security services officer linked to a bomb attack in Monaco in June has given his first on-record account from prison in Kyiv. Vitalii Zhykovych told the BBC that he believed the operation was ordered by senior members of HUR, Ukraine's military intelligence agency. The case centres on an attempted assassination that badly injured businessman Vadym Yermolayev and his 13-year-old son.Zhykovych spoke from prison in Kyiv through his lawyer and described himself as a freelancer for Ukraine's SBU security service. He said Anastasia Berezovska, the woman seen on camera planting the bomb in Monaco, was his agent. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 00:29 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
Two Latvian men arrested at RAF Molesworth as counterterrorism probe continues
Counterterrorism police in the United Kingdom are continuing to investigate a security breach at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire after two Latvian men were arrested inside the base. Police said the men, aged 36 and 32, were detained in the early hours of Thursday after a small breach was found in the perimeter fence. A security patrol had earlier spotted an abandoned vehicle near the site, which houses US and NATO intelligence hubs.Officers said the men are being held on suspicion of trespass and entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. Both men are Latvian nationals living... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Taiwan prepares to restart Maanshan nuclear reactor amid rising AI power demand
Taiwan has approved a preliminary plan to restart the Maanshan nuclear power plant, marking a notable shift in the island's energy policy after years of phasing out nuclear power. The plant, in southern Taiwan, was shut down in May 2025 and is now being considered for a return to electricity generation as early as 2028. The move comes as the government weighs how to meet rising demand from the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors.The Nuclear Safety Commission said last month that it had finished reviewing plans to restart the reactor, according to the supplied report. That review is a key... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 19:30 LONDON
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
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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
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait
Saudi Arabia says its coalition forces intercepted three ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi movement on Thursday, including two aimed at the capital, Riyadh, and one directed at Khamis Mushait near the Yemeni border. The announcement came amid a renewed exchange of cross-border attacks that has raised concern over civilian risk and aviation security in the kingdom. Saudi officials said debris from one intercepted missile caused material damage in Riyadh.Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets. Saudi civil defence said falling debris damaged a kindergarten and a medical clinic complex in Riyadh, although it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 16:30 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
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
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
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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
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
UK keeps Jerusalem mission open after Israel orders consulate to end functions
Britain says its Jerusalem mission will remain open at a reduced scale after Israel moved to end the functions of the long-running consulate in East Jerusalem. The dispute is tied to UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which Israel said it was answering with retaliation. The latest step keeps the building operating, but under a new name and with a smaller diplomatic footprint.Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the consular building would not close and would instead be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem from Thursday. He said the mission would continue to deliver vital services and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing operations as UK rejects closure
Israel says the British consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing operations, with most diplomats ending their assignments and leaving the country. The announcement came as the United Kingdom said the building itself would remain open and would instead operate as the UK Mission, Jerusalem. The dispute is the latest escalation in a row over British sanctions and trade restrictions linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said 20 diplomats, including the consul general, were ending their duties, while a small task force of no more than seven diplomats would be allowed to continue with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 08:59 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
UK military spending should shift toward domestic defence, thinktank says
A new report has warned that the United Kingdom's armed forces are too heavily oriented toward overseas commitments and should place far greater emphasis on domestic defence. The analysis, published on 8 October, says the country's military is the most overseas-focused among European nations and argues that the government's planned rise in defence spending could deepen existing inefficiencies unless priorities change. It says the current approach reflects an outdated foreign policy centred on missions abroad.The report was produced by researchers at the Transition Security Project, which says almost a quarter of the defence budget was spent on commitments across five... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Kenya tightens Ebola screening after first death linked to cross-border travel
The World Health Organization says Kenya is strengthening disease surveillance and introducing more targeted screening at high-risk points of entry after the country reported its first death from Ebola. The case is linked to a patient who first became ill in the Democratic Republic of Congo, then travelled over land through Uganda before flying to Nairobi. The development has raised concern that the outbreak, which began in eastern Congo earlier this year, may be moving further across borders than previously understood.According to the WHO, the patient had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo and was treated there before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Syrian general Bassam al-Hassan said to be protected in Lebanon amid US-linked arrangement
A former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity is being bankrolled and protected in Lebanon under an arrangement involving US and Lebanese authorities, according to a BBC investigation. Bassam al-Hassan, who oversaw Syria's chemical weapons programme and served as a senior adviser to former President Bashar al-Assad, is reported to be staying in Beirut after the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024. The report says the arrangement is linked to intelligence connected with the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice in Syria in 2012.The investigation, carried out with another US broadcaster, says Hassan has been allowed to remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
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Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off Qatar coast, UKMTO says
A tanker sailing off the north coast of Qatar was struck by multiple projectiles on Wednesday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency. The incident took place about 94 kilometres north of Madinat ash Shamal, within Qatar's exclusive economic zone. UKMTO said casualties were reported and that authorities were investigating the attack.The agency did not say how many people were killed or injured, and it did not identify the vessel or say where it was registered. It also did not give any indication of who may have carried out the attack. Qatar has not publicly commented on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
US sanctions Fijian businessman Zhao Fugang over alleged corruption tied to China
The United States has sanctioned Chinese-Fijian businessman Zhao Fugang over allegations of significant corruption linked to China-based actors. The designation was announced by the US State Department and centres on Zhao's role as director of the Overseas Chinese Service Center in Fiji. According to the statement, Zhao and his immediate family will generally be ineligible to enter the United States.The US said Zhao abused his public position by paying bribes to Fijian citizens in order to advance China-based government, business and criminal interests. It described the action as a corruption designation rather than a criminal charge, but said the allegations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
Yemen says Dawn of Yemen offensive has neutralised 1,860 Houthi fighters
Yemeni government forces say they have intensified their counter-offensive against the Houthis, claiming to have carried out 2,103 "precise targeting operations" since the launch of the "Dawn of Yemen" campaign. In a social media post early on Thursday local time, the government's army spokesperson said the strikes were directed at Houthi military positions across several fronts. The same statement said 1,860 Houthi fighters had been "neutralised" since the operation began.Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, announced the operation on Sunday with the stated aim of retaking all Houthi-held territory, including the capital, Sanaa. The latest claims come as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
New York appeals court hears Saudi Arabia arguments in 9/11 families lawsuit
A New York appeals court has heard arguments from lawyers for families of 9/11 victims and from Saudi Arabia over whether a long-running lawsuit can move to trial. The case centres on allegations that a Saudi government employee, Omar al-Bayoumi, supported two of the hijackers and had links to officials connected to the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs. The hearing took place as the court considers whether the families have met the legal threshold needed to continue their case.The attacks of 11 September 2001 killed almost 3,000 people after hijackers seized four US passenger jets and crashed them into the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 02:32 LONDON
Oil and stocks swing on renewed Iran war fears and Middle East supply concerns
Oil prices moved sharply on Wednesday as traders reacted to renewed fears of disruption to Middle East supply routes. Prices rose after reports that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, then fell later in the session after officials signalled that more reserves could be released if needed. The swings also fed through to US financial markets, where stocks weakened and government bond yields climbed to their highest levels in more than two decades.The immediate trigger was a warning cited in the supplied material that tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
EU-China trade talks in Beijing widen to deficit and rare earths
European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic has arrived in Beijing for two days of talks with Chinese officials that now centre on the bloc's trade deficit and restrictions on rare earth exports. The meetings are taking place on Thursday and Friday, with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao expected to be among the main counterparts. The discussions come after months of contact between the two sides and at a time of rising pressure inside the EU for a tougher trade stance.The talks are focused on the EU's trade deficit with China, which the source material says exceeds €1 billion a day,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
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UNIFIL says small arms fire hit border post near Kfar Shouba
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon says one of its positions near Kfar Shouba was hit by several rounds of small arms fire on Wednesday morning. The incident took place along the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel, and no casualties were reported. UNIFIL said it is investigating what happened.In a statement, the peacekeeping mission said the fire targeted a UNIFIL position and described the attack as deliberate. It said such incidents put peacekeepers at risk, but did not identify who was responsible. The force has not said whether the shots came from the Lebanese side,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 01:00 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
Minnesota man charged over alleged ISIS-linked mass-shooting plot at Mall of America
Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, 18, of Richfield, Minnesota, was charged today by complaint with one count of knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition in order to commit a federal crime of terrorism. The charge was filed in connection with a reported plot tied to a mass-shooting event. The source title says Mohamud was arrested and charged for his role in plotting to conduct a mass-shooting event in support of ISIS at the Mall of America. No further operational details, timing, or additional participants are provided in the source text. The report contains only the charge, the defendant's name, age, and city,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
US Supreme Court hears Guam challenge over Air Force ordnance detonations at Tarague Beach
The United States Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in a case that could decide whether the US Air Force may continue detonating unexploded ordnance at Tarague Beach in Guam. The dispute centres on a long-running munitions disposal site on the island's northern coast. It also raises questions about environmental review and the rights of residents in a US territory.The case was brought by Prutehi Guahan, a Guam conservation group whose name means "Protect Guam" in the Chamorro language. The group argues that the Air Force did not follow the proper environmental procedures when it sought a new permit in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 20:05 LONDON
Germany orders pre-trial detention for former spy chief in espionage probe
A German court has ordered the pre-trial detention of former foreign intelligence chief August Hanning after his arrest on suspicion of treason and espionage on behalf of a foreign state. The decision came a day after prosecutors said he was detained in connection with allegations that he bought secret documents from a former colleague and used them to advise a foreign intelligence service. The case has drawn intense attention in Berlin because Hanning once led Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, from 1998 to 2005.Prosecutors say Hanning, 80, is accused of receiving about 2,000 documents from a former BND employee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 18:59 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
Iran parliament approves penalties for interviews with hostile foreign media
Iran's parliament has voted to criminalise interviews and participation with media outlets designated as hostile by the Intelligence Ministry. The vote took place on Tuesday and passed by 174 votes to six, according to the supporting material. The measure is part of a wider bill on countering the penetration of intelligence services and foreign governments or entities.The approved article bans Iranian nationals from giving interviews to, or taking part in discussions with, outlets that are either designated hostile or are owned, managed or funded by operatives linked to countries classed as adversaries of the Islamic Republic. It also sets out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 15:36 LONDON
LODD Autonomous plans first civilian cross-border cargo drone flight in 2027
LODD Autonomous says it plans to conduct the world's first cross-border autonomous drone test flight for a civilian operation in 2027. CEO Rashid Matar Al Manai said the planned flight is part of the pilot testing phase of the company's HILI hybrid vertical take-off and landing aircraft and would depart from the UAE for a neighbouring country. Al Manai made the remarks to the Emirates News Agency on the sidelines of Investopia Bridge 2026 in Abu Dhabi. He said the flight would be carried out with local and international logistics service providers and is intended to help pave the way... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 15:30 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
Europol urges early action on quantum threats to crypto wallets and sensitive data
Europol is publishing two reports on the security challenges posed by quantum computing and is urging organisations, policymakers and the cryptocurrency industry to begin preparing now. The agency says the reports focus on the risk that future quantum capabilities could weaken the cryptography that protects cryptocurrency wallets. The reports also warn that attackers could use quantum computing to decrypt sensitive information collected years earlier. The source presents this as a forward-looking security risk rather than a reported breach, and it does not cite any active compromise, suspect, or affected system. No country is identified in the source, and no operational... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 09:31 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
Yemen's Houthis attack Aden airport as Saudi forces intercept missile near Riyadh
Yemen's internationally recognised government says Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing the diversion of a passenger flight from Cairo and the evacuation of the terminal. The airport, which serves as the main international gateway for areas outside Houthi control, was hit in an attack that the government said came close to causing a civilian disaster. Separately, Saudi Arabia said its forces intercepted a ballistic missile north of Riyadh.The Ministry of Transport said at least two ballistic missiles and several drones were used in the attack on the airport's runway and passenger terminal. It said one missile landed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
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
US redirects MQ-9 Reaper drones to Colombia and Ecuador for anti-narcotics operations
The United States has redirected MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador for counter-narcotics operations, according to reporting cited in the supplied material. The deployment marks a new use of the long-range drones in South America and comes amid broader US planning on how to confront drug trafficking networks in the region. No details were given on how many drones were sent to each country.The MQ-9 Reaper is a remotely piloted aircraft that has been used in high-profile US military operations in the past, including the 2020 strike that killed Iranian commander Qassim Suleimani. The report says each... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 00:30 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
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
Three Iranian men go on trial in London over alleged spying on journalists and attack plot
Three Iranian men have gone on trial in London accused of spying for Iran on UK-based journalists and preparing an attack on dissident media figures. The case is being heard at Woolwich Crown Court and centres on alleged surveillance of staff linked to Iran International, a London-based Persian-language channel critical of the government in Tehran. Prosecutors say the men's actions were part of conduct likely to assist Iran's foreign intelligence service.The defendants are Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 46, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 57. They are charged under Britain's National Security Act with offences said to have taken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 20:29 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
Ireland to reduce carbon tax on home heating oil and gas
Ireland's finance minister has said the carbon tax on home heating oil and gas will be reduced, with no further increase planned for the rest of the current government's term. Simon Harris said the change applies to kerosene and natural gas, which he said have become a heavy burden for many families facing higher heating costs and limited alternatives. He said the decision was being taken in response to those pressures, adding that the government could not fully absorb the impact of the Middle East conflict.The current rate on both fuels is €63.50 per tonne of carbon dioxide, and it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 14:37 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
Palestinian reporters' work under fire as Gaza toll on journalists reaches about 250
Palestinian journalists have been at the centre of renewed scrutiny over the conduct of reporting during Israel's war on Gaza, after a new analysis said about 250 journalists have been killed since the conflict began on 7 October 2023. The material describes the killings as part of a wider pattern of pressure on reporters in Gaza and elsewhere, and says the scale of the deaths has changed how journalism is being discussed in the conflict. It also argues that Palestinian reporters have continued working despite severe personal risk and repeated losses among their profession.The supporting material cites the Committee to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Argentina says it will block Falklands offshore oil exploitation in sovereignty dispute
Argentina's foreign minister has said the government will try to stop the Falkland Islands from exploiting offshore oilfields, framing the move as part of a peaceful strategy to assert sovereignty over the territory. Pablo Quirno made the remarks at a thinktank event in Buenos Aires attended by the British ambassador to Argentina. The comments add a fresh diplomatic edge to a long-running dispute over the islands and their surrounding waters.Quirno said President Javier Milei's government had a strategy for the "peaceful" assertion of Argentine sovereignty. He accused the British government of refusing to enter negotiations over the islands and of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
South Korea weighs steps after DMZ mine blast blamed on North Korea
South Korea is considering measures to press North Korea for an apology after a landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone wounded three soldiers, according to the Defence Ministry. The incident took place in the heavily fortified border area that divides the Korean Peninsula, and a joint South Korean-United Nations investigation has now blamed North Korean forces for planting the mines. Seoul has also urged Pyongyang to remove any other mines it says may remain near the military demarcation line.A Defence Ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday that officials were not ruling out any options and had not yet decided what additional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 11:04 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
Pentagon approves firing-squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan
The Pentagon has confirmed that former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan is to be executed by firing squad, after President Donald Trump approved the method for the man convicted over the 2009 Fort Hood attack in Texas. The decision marks a significant new step in a long-running military justice case that has remained under close scrutiny for years. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and wounding dozens more in one of the deadliest attacks ever carried out on a US military base.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the execution method was recommended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and approved by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 09:05 LONDON
Israel puts Gaza forces on high alert ahead of October 7 anniversary
Israel's defence minister has put the military on high alert ahead of the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, citing intelligence that the group may try to carry out attacks against Israeli forces in Gaza. The warning was issued as Israel marked the anniversary and as tensions remained high in the enclave. The minister said any harm to Israeli troops would bring a heavy response.According to the defence ministry statement, the alert was ordered because of intelligence about Hamas's intentions to attempt attacks and other operations against Israeli forces in Gaza on the anniversary date. The statement said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
Gaza mother recounts loss after being widowed twice during war
A young mother from Gaza City has described losing two husbands and two children during the war in Gaza, in a personal account that reflects the wider human toll of the conflict. Nisreen Touman said she has spent the past three years going to bed in tears as she remembers what she lost after the war began in October 2023. By the time she was 34, she said, she had been widowed twice.Touman said her first husband and their two children were killed in June 2024, and that she remarried eight months later before losing her second husband in July... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 07:03 LONDON
Tigray fighting deepens as forced recruitment claims emerge
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region has intensified, with witnesses describing forced recruitment of men and boys as the conflict spreads. The latest reports say civilians have been rounded up on streets by armed groups linked to the Tigray conflict, adding to fears of a fresh humanitarian crisis. The violence began again on 23 September after months of rising tension and has further destabilised a region already scarred by years of war.According to the reports, the renewed clashes have shattered the Pretoria peace agreement signed in November 2022 between Ethiopia's federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Israeli forces kill one and injure several in occupied West Bank incidents
Israeli forces killed one Palestinian and injured several others in separate incidents across the occupied West Bank on Monday, according to the supplied report. The violence included a shooting near Bani Naim, east of Hebron, as well as clashes and settler attacks in areas near Ramallah and Jenin. Palestinian officials identified the man killed as 38-year-old Hossam Alaa al-Din Abdul Jabbar Walad Ali.According to the report, troops opened fire on a vehicle carrying three Palestinians near Bani Naim after the Israeli military said the car had rammed one of its vehicles. Palestinian officials said two other people in the vehicle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 22:32 LONDON
Mexico seeks evidence after alleged border shooting prompts US troop deployment
Mexico has asked the United States to provide evidence after Washington said shots were fired from the Mexican side of the border at US security personnel. The dispute centres on an alleged incident near Texas, opposite the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, in late September. The claim has triggered a visible military response on both sides of the frontier and renewed friction over border security cooperation.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference that her government had received a report of shots coming from the Mexican border, but that Mexico had found no evidence to support the allegation. She... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 21:33 LONDON
UAE says FlyDubai copilot tried to seize control of flight to Tel Aviv
The United Arab Emirates says it is investigating a serious incident on a FlyDubai passenger flight that was heading from Dubai to Tel Aviv. According to officials, the copilot allegedly attacked the captain with an emergency axe and tried to take control of the aircraft. The plane was carrying more than 170 passengers and crew when the incident took place on Wednesday.Officials said passengers and crew managed to restrain the copilot before the situation escalated further. A reserve pilot who was on board then took control and landed the aircraft at Tabuk airport in north-west Saudi Arabia, where the copilot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly planned to crash aircraft into Tel Aviv airport, reports say
The co-pilot of a FlyDubai flight is now reported to have planned to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport, according to multiple reports citing people close to the investigation. In the first public comments from Emirati investigators, UAE Prosecutor General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi said the co-pilot of flight FZ1073 "attempted to carry out a terrorist attack" when he attacked the captain with an axe and tried to take control of the aircraft. The flight was bound for Israel and carried more than 180 passengers, according to the supplied material.The reports say the suspect, identified by multiple sources as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 18:59 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
Seven TV shows to watch in October as new streaming releases arrive
A new round of television releases is arriving in October, with several streaming series and dramas being highlighted as notable viewing options for the month. The line-up includes a psychological period drama, a comedy with a Halloween twist, a new take on a classic adventure story and a divorce drama centred on a bitter financial split. The releases are being promoted as part of the wider autumn viewing season, when broadcasters and streaming services typically compete for attention with fresh scripted content.Among the most closely watched titles is a new Netflix adaptation of the 1952 novel East of Eden, led... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 17:06 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
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills four in the Caribbean
The United States has carried out another military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing four people, according to the US military. The attack is the latest in a widening campaign of maritime strikes across the region. It comes amid a broader counter-narcotics operation that US officials say is aimed at disrupting trafficking routes.US Southern Command said late on Sunday that it struck alleged drug traffickers operating along established trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean. The latest strike brings the reported death toll from US maritime attacks to at least 235 across 70... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Australian leaders condemn planned pro-Palestinian vigils as Jewish communities mark 7 October anniversary
Jewish communities across Australia are holding commemorations for the third anniversary of the 7 October attacks, while state Labor governments have condemned planned pro-Palestinian vigils on the same day. The events come amid heightened sensitivity over safety, with community groups keeping some ceremony locations private. Organisers say the commemorations are taking place in capital cities and are intended to mark the anniversary of the attacks that triggered the wider Israel-Gaza war.According to the supplied material, the 2023 attack killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and saw 251 others taken hostage. The same source says the subsequent war has left 74,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
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
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
Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament amid renewed rights criticism
Nicaragua has announced that it will immediately withdraw from the Central American Parliament, a regional body made up of six countries. The government said the move was being taken in the "full exercise of its sovereignty". The decision comes as President Daniel Ortega and co-president Rosario Murillo continue to tighten their control over the country's political system.The Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that the exit would take effect at once. The announcement followed a resolution passed on Friday by the Organization of American States, which called on Nicaragua to restore civil rights and release political prisoners. The government did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Japan moves to build new centralised spy agency amid regional tensions
Japan is moving ahead with plans to create a new centralised intelligence agency, in what would be the country's first such body since World War II. The proposal comes as Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae says stronger intelligence capabilities are urgently needed amid rising regional tensions. The move is being framed in Tokyo as part of a broader effort to respond to foreign interference, cyber threats and disinformation.Takaichi has described strengthening intelligence capabilities as "a matter of the utmost urgency", citing geopolitical shifts across the region. She has also raised concerns about the unauthorised leakage of advanced technology involving foreign intelligence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Bosnia election: Dodik declares party victory as Cvijanović leads presidency race
Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election, after a vote shaped by economic pressure, ethnic tensions and the country's stalled path towards the European Union. With nearly 90% of votes counted, his ally Željka Cvijanović of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats was leading for one of the three seats in the tripartite presidency. Dodik also said his party would hold a "vast majority" in the assembly of Republika Srpska.According to the supplied count, Cvijanović had more than 55% of the vote and was ahead of her nearest opponent by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Pakistan PTI launches mass rally toward Islamabad after talks fail
Supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have begun a protest march from northwest Pakistan toward Islamabad after talks with the government failed. The rally was launched on Sunday and is being organised by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. More than 5,000 people were reported to have joined the march as it set off from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.The march had originally been planned for September 27 but was postponed until October 4 to allow negotiations between the government and PTI leadership. According to the supplied report, two rounds of talks over the weekend did not break the deadlock. Interior Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 21:02 LONDON
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
Egypt detains six Matsadaash journalists as one faces terrorism charge
Egyptian authorities have detained six journalists from the independent fact-checking and investigative outlet Matsadaash, with one of them now facing charges of joining a terrorist group and spreading false news. The detentions took place over two days last week, according to the supporting material, and the whereabouts of the other five journalists remain unknown. The case has drawn concern from rights groups and prompted a sit-in by journalists in Cairo.The journalist charged on Sunday was identified as Mohamed Ashraf. The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said he was interrogated for about 10 hours, from 10pm to 8am, before being ordered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
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
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets conditions
Iran's parliament speaker has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States accepts Tehran's conditions, sharpening an already tense dispute over one of the world's most important energy routes. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the waterway would not reopen until Iran's seven conditions, which he linked to the Islamabad memorandum, are met. He also said Washington had sent proposals through a mediator after responding to Iran's diplomatic offer.Ghalibaf said the era of "wasting time and dictating unilateral demands" was over, and insisted Iran's position was "clear and definite". He added that Iran was "present on the military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Houthis consolidate control in Mocha as civilians remain trapped
Houthi forces have taken control of the Red Sea city of Mocha, leaving thousands of civilians still in the district as conditions deteriorate, according to residents and local accounts. The city lies on Yemen's western coast, close to the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a major shipping chokepoint. People in and around Mocha say the takeover has changed daily life quickly and has deepened fears among families who did not flee.Residents said Houthi forces entered Mocha on 10 September, after which fighting shifted along the coast and some families moved towards Aden, Taiz and Lahij. One resident, Nabil, said he watched displaced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 10:04 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition rejects Houthi claim of Riyadh attack as fighting intensifies
The Saudi-led coalition has dismissed Houthi claims that they targeted Riyadh with missiles and drones, saying the allegations were misleading. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the group was trying to divert attention from its losses and growing public anger, according to the supplied report. The exchange comes as fighting between the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government forces has intensified.The Houthis said they had struck an Aramco oil facility near Riyadh and claimed the attack caused large fires. The coalition did not confirm that account in the supplied material, and no independent verification of damage or casualties was provided. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:37 LONDON
Gaza City strike kills Christian mother and daughter as church leaders mourn
A strike in Gaza City has killed two Christian women, Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar, in the Remal neighbourhood, according to the supplied report. The attack hit the ground floor of a building and left five Palestinians dead in total. Their funeral was held at Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City's Old City.The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, said he was deeply sorrowed by the killing and extended condolences to the women's family and to Gaza's Christian community. Palestine's Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs said the two women had devoted time to helping parishioners... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
North Korea says missile test was designed to evade defences as tensions with South Korea rise
North Korea said it test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile from the eastern coastal Wonsan area, describing the launch as a demonstration of a weapon it says can manoeuvre in flight to evade missile defences. The announcement came as tensions with South Korea remained elevated over landmine explosions near the border. South Korean and Japanese authorities both tracked the launch, which was reported on Saturday morning.Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said he oversaw the test and called the missile "strategic", a term that suggests it is intended to carry nuclear warheads. She also claimed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
Australia investigates Flydubai co-pilot links as probe widens after in-flight attack
Australian authorities are investigating the links to the country of a Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain with a crash axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia after passengers managed to overpower the co-pilot and regain control of the plane. The UAE prosecutor is also investigating the incident and any possible motives.The Australian Federal Police said it is examining the man's links to Australia, with state police and the country's security agency involved. Sources familiar with the case have said the co-pilot was issued a student visa in 2014 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Somalia rejects alleged Israeli presence plans in Berbera
Somalia's president has said the country will not accept an Israeli presence "under any circumstances", after alleging that Israel was planning to establish a naval base in Berbera and use the city's airport. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made the remarks in an exclusive interview, framing the issue as part of wider efforts to pull Somalia into Middle East conflicts. He said Somalia would resist such moves and described the alleged plans as a challenge to the country's sovereignty.Mohamud said the alleged Israeli plans were aimed at gaining closer access to the Gulf states and Iran. He also linked them to what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Israeli election dispute deepens after Arab leader withdraws under disqualification threat
A dispute over Israel's upcoming October 27 election has intensified after Sami Abu Shehadeh, the leader of the Balad party, withdrew his candidacy following a warning from the Supreme Court that he could be disqualified. The case has drawn renewed attention to the treatment of Palestinian citizens of Israel in the electoral system. It has also prompted accusations that far-right candidates accused of incitement have been allowed to remain on the ballot while Arab politicians face removal attempts.According to the supporting material, Israel's central elections committee barred Abu Shehadeh from running over comments he made about the war in Gaza.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:05 LONDON
IEA says 325 million barrels released as G7 adds new diesel and crude drawdown
The International Energy Agency said member countries have now released about 325 million barrels of oil and oil-derived products from strategic reserves since March. That is more than 80% of the 400 million barrels originally pledged in the agency's collective action. The update came as G7 leaders agreed to immediately release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil in response to supply concerns.The agency said the 325 million barrels represented the amount released so far under the March commitment, leaving 75 million barrels still outstanding. The G7 did not say whether its new 100 million-barrel plan includes that remaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Alison Hammond discharged after live TV health scare and panic attack
Alison Hammond has said she has been discharged from hospital after a live television health scare that led her to leave a broadcast segment abruptly. The presenter said she is now back at home and feeling much better after being checked by medical staff. She described the episode as a panic attack that felt very real at the time.Hammond, 51, was rushed off set during a live segment on a morning television programme after she was seen clutching her chest and heard gasping for breath. The programme had been halfway through a discussion about pets when the incident happened, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 14:42 LONDON
Israeli settlers attack olive pickers and journalists in the occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and journalists in several locations across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to the supplied report. The incidents were reported in Beita, Osarin, Abu Dis and Awarta, with violence also described in the Jabal Qamass area south of Nablus. The attacks took place during the olive harvest, a period that often brings farmers into direct contact with settlers and soldiers in contested rural areas.The report says about 50 masked settlers approached olive pickers in one area, throwing stones and attacking a house before soldiers arrived. It also says Israeli forces detained and assaulted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over border killing of two civilians
Pakistan has summoned India's charge d'affaires after saying two Pakistani civilians were killed and another person wounded by Indian Border Security Force personnel in the Bedian sector along the international border. The Foreign Ministry said the shooting took place on Friday and described the use of force as unprovoked and lethal. It said the incident caused the loss of two lives and left one other person injured.In a statement issued on Saturday, the ministry said it had lodged a strong protest with the Indian diplomat. It said the civilians were unarmed and that the force used was wholly unjustified and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
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
WHO warns delayed aid entry into Gaza could have devastating consequences
The World Health Organization has warned that repeated delays in getting medicines, prosthetics and other medical supplies into Gaza could have devastating consequences for people who urgently need treatment. The warning came as the agency called on Israeli authorities to ease pressure on medical shipments and allow humanitarian and health supplies to enter in a predictable way. It said approved aid can currently enter only through Kerem Shalom, while Rafah is limited to the movement of people, including patients travelling for treatment abroad.Reinhilde Van De Weerdt, the WHO representative in Palestine, said a truck carrying the wrong supplies, or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Royal Navy's new attack submarine HMS Agamemnon arrives at Faslane
The Royal Navy's newest Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has arrived at its home port at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland. The vessel reached the River Clyde after departing Barrow last week and completing its first dive at sea during the journey north. It will now undergo sea trials and operational preparation over the coming months before joining the operational fleet.The submarine is the sixth Astute-class boat in the fleet and the latest addition to the Navy's hunter-killer force. According to the service, HMS Agamemnon is equipped with Tomahawk land-attack missiles and torpedoes, and is designed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 23:30 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
Ethiopia conflict fears spread across the Horn of Africa as ties with Eritrea severed
Addis Ababa has accused Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups as renewed fighting involving the Ethiopian military and an opposition coalition raises fears of a wider regional spillover. The latest tensions come within days of fresh confrontations and follow the collapse of an agreement that had ended the previous war between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and Tigrayan forces nearly four years ago. Eritrea and Ethiopia have since severed diplomatic ties after reciprocal moves, deepening an already fragile regional picture.Khartoum and Cairo have denied involvement in the conflict, according to the reporting, while the Ethiopian government has maintained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
LRA attacks resurface in eastern Central African Republic as concern grows over child abductions
Several attacks attributed to the Lord's Resistance Army have been reported in recent months in eastern and southeastern Central African Republic, according to the supplied material. The renewed violence has raised concern among Central African authorities about a possible resurgence of the Ugandan rebel group. At least 25 children have been abducted during raids on villages linked to the militia, the material says.The Lord's Resistance Army is described as a Ugandan armed group founded in 1987 by Joseph Kony, who remains wanted by the International Criminal Court. Kony has been at large for more than 20 years, and the group... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 21:00 LONDON
Israeli barrier cuts off water and supplies to West Bank Bedouin community
Residents of Ras al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank say Israeli restrictions linked to a new barrier have cut off water, animal feed, healthcare access and movement in the Jordan Valley. The community says it has been under a two-week siege-like blockade, with access blocked since mid-September as construction continues on a barrier through Palestinian land. Residents describe a worsening humanitarian situation for a small Bedouin village that depends on livestock and herding for survival.According to residents, the access points used to bring in supplies were sealed, and no water entered the community for three days. They say people have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Banco Master scandal adds pressure to Brazil's presidential race
A major banking scandal is adding uncertainty to Brazil's presidential race as voters prepare for the first round of the presidential election on Sunday. The case centres on Banco Master, a mid-sized lender whose rapid expansion has now become part of a wider political dispute. The scandal has touched figures across Brazil's political and business establishment, creating fallout for both the centre-left and the far right.President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is seeking an unprecedented fourth term and is currently described as the frontrunner. His main challenger is Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, the eldest son of former President Jair... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
