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EU summit in Brussels to focus on energy prices, competitiveness, migration and enlargement EU summit in Brussels to focus on energy prices, competitiveness, migration and enlargement

EU summit in Brussels to focus on energy prices, competitiveness, migration and enlargement

The European Council will meet in Brussels on October 15, 16, 2026, under President António Costa. In a letter to member states, Costa said the summit will be held against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical uncertainty and will place strong emphasis on the economy, competitiveness and affordability. Costa said leaders need to give the Commission guidance on targeted and temporary measures to reduce the impact of high energy prices on citizens and businesses. He said the EU must continue pursuing its strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while addressing short-term pressure on households and companies. He also said the... [Continue Reading]

Breaking-360LiveNews Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Labour retains Holborn and St Pancras as Sagal Abdi-Wali defeats Green leader by 3,300 votes Labour retains Holborn and St Pancras as Sagal Abdi-Wali defeats Green leader by 3,300 votes

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 360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
India's CJP protest movement says members detained ahead of Saturday rally India's CJP protest movement says members detained ahead of Saturday rally

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 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Questions over Trump operatives advising Dodik ahead of Bosnia election Questions over Trump operatives advising Dodik ahead of Bosnia election

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 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 16:33 LONDON
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Italy electoral reform passes as opposition vows court challenge over bonus seats Italy electoral reform passes as opposition vows court challenge over bonus seats

Italy electoral reform passes as opposition vows court challenge over bonus seats

Italy's parliament has given final approval to a controversial electoral reform that introduces bonus seats for the coalition winning the most votes. The lower house backed the measure in a secret ballot, with 227 MPs in favour and 164 against, after a heated debate in Rome. The change comes ahead of elections due next year and has been framed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a way to increase political stability.The reform moves Italy to a fully proportional system and requires parties and alliances to present a joint candidate for prime minister and a shared government programme before a general... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Malaysia says it will back Myanmar's ASEAN reintegration after talks in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia says it will back Myanmar's ASEAN reintegration after talks in Kuala Lumpur

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 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks reignite Israel election row over conscription Ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks reignite Israel election row over conscription

Ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks reignite Israel election row over conscription

A senior ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks have returned to the centre of Israel's election campaign, intensifying debate over military service exemptions and the role of ultra-Orthodox parties in politics. The comments by Rabbi Dov Lando, the 96-year-old spiritual leader of Degel HaTorah, were broadcast in footage shown on Monday and have triggered a fresh political storm three weeks before the October 27 parliamentary election. They were made during a closed meeting at his home in Bnei Brak, a city closely associated with Israel's ultra-Orthodox community.In the footage, Lando said Jews may have been better off without a state and argued... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 21:05 LONDON

Day News Recap: Ukraine toll rises as Middle East tensions, Iran pressure and global probes widen

Ukraine said at least 20 people were killed in overnight Russian strikes that spread across central and eastern parts of the country, with rescue work continuing after the attacks. 🔗In the Middle East, Yemen's conflict escalated again as Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing a passenger flight diversion, while Saudi forces said they intercepted a missile near Riyadh and no casualties were reported. 🔗 🔗 🔗Yemen's internationally recognised government also said it had launched Operation Dawn of Yemen and pushed a renewed offensive on the Red Sea coast, including moves near Bab al Mandeb and an assault... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 18:22 LONDON
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Merz vows to fight extremism after AfD and Left Party election gains in Germany Merz vows to fight extremism after AfD and Left Party election gains in Germany

Merz vows to fight extremism after AfD and Left Party election gains in Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has responded to a set of local election gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany and the far-left Left Party, saying political extremism is making its way into Germany's parliaments. He made the remarks at an event in Berlin on Wednesday, a day after a member of the Alternative for Germany was elected president of the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt. He also pointed to the Left Party's victory in Berlin's state election on Sunday as part of the same political warning.Merz said the issue was a task for society as a whole and said he intended to... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
Iran parliament approves penalties for interviews with hostile foreign media Iran parliament approves penalties for interviews with hostile foreign media

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 360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 15:36 LONDON
Kosovo elects Justina Shiroka Pula president amid protests and political crisis Kosovo elects Justina Shiroka Pula president amid protests and political crisis

Kosovo elects Justina Shiroka Pula president amid protests and political crisis

Kosovo's parliament has elected Justina Shiroka Pula as president, easing a political crisis that had been building around protests and a looming constitutional deadline. Lawmakers chose her in the first minutes of Wednesday, after ruling and opposition parties reached a compromise on her candidacy. The vote came as demonstrations continued over convictions of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders and concerns grew that failure to elect a president could trigger early parliamentary elections.Pula secured 81 votes, one more than the two-thirds threshold of 80 required for election. The agreement that made the vote possible involved the Vetevendosje Movement and the Democratic... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Hardline Iranian MPs move to impeach foreign minister over UN talks Hardline Iranian MPs move to impeach foreign minister over UN talks

Hardline Iranian MPs move to impeach foreign minister over UN talks

Hardline lawmakers in Iran have filed a motion to impeach Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month. The move has exposed a public split inside the Islamic Republic over whether to pursue negotiations with Washington. Parliamentary officials said the request has been registered, but it has not yet been referred for further consideration or placed on the agenda.The motion centres on a meeting held on 22 September, which the lawmakers behind it say took place without authorisation from Iran's top... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 11:33 LONDON
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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. 🔗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. 🔗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 360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 08:37 LONDON
Libya parliament replaces longtime speaker Aguila Saleh after 12 years Libya parliament replaces longtime speaker Aguila Saleh after 12 years

Libya parliament replaces longtime speaker Aguila Saleh after 12 years

Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives has elected a new speaker, ending Aguila Saleh's 12-year tenure at the head of the chamber. Lawmakers voted on Tuesday to replace him with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, according to the parliament's spokesperson. The move marks a significant leadership change inside one of Libya's main eastern institutions.The vote came one day after 98 members of the 170-seat House approved a new system limiting the speaker and deputy speakers to a single 12-month term. That change replaced an arrangement that had been in place since the chamber first chose its leadership in 2014. A lawmaker, Jebree Oheida,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 07:03 LONDON
UK military training sites face investigation over rape and abuse claims UK military training sites face investigation over rape and abuse claims

UK military training sites face investigation over rape and abuse claims

An independent investigation is under way into 10 military training sites in England after allegations of rape and sexual assault at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate. The inquiry is being led by the Armed Forces Commissioner, Polly Miller-Perkins, in her first investigation since taking up the role. The college in North Yorkshire trains teenage recruits, making the allegations particularly sensitive for the Ministry of Defence and the wider armed forces.The probe follows claims made by four young women in August, who said they had been sexually assaulted and harassed at the college. One of them said she had been... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
AfD secures deputy speaker post in Saxony-Anhalt after historic parliament vote AfD secures deputy speaker post in Saxony-Anhalt after historic parliament vote

AfD secures deputy speaker post in Saxony-Anhalt after historic parliament vote

Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, a member of the Alternative for Germany's more hardline wing, has been elected deputy speaker of the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament. The vote came after Tobias Rausch was chosen as speaker in Magdeburg, giving the party two senior posts in the chamber on the same day. The result adds to a breakthrough that has already been described as the first time a far-right party has secured the speaker's role in a regional parliament in Germany since World War Two.Tillschneider won 44 votes, although it was not immediately clear who backed him. The BSW, a small left-wing party that has... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Lithuania moves to lift ban on storing nuclear weapons as Russia warns of retaliation Lithuania moves to lift ban on storing nuclear weapons as Russia warns of retaliation

Lithuania moves to lift ban on storing nuclear weapons as Russia warns of retaliation

Lithuania's parliament has taken a preliminary step toward suspending a ban on storing nuclear weapons on its territory, in a move that has drawn a sharp warning from Russia. Lawmakers in the Seimas backed the proposal on Tuesday in Vilnius, but the change is not yet final. A second vote is scheduled for 12 January, and only then could the constitutional prohibition be removed.The measure passed with 106 votes in favour out of 141 possible, according to the parliamentary tally. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said in July that political parties had agreed on a plan to suspend the ban, describing... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes court as unrest continues in Pristina Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes court as unrest continues in Pristina

Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes court as unrest continues in Pristina

Police in Kosovo used tear gas and water cannon as protesters clashed with officers outside parliament in Pristina on Monday, after lawmakers advanced amendments aimed at limiting the powers of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. The unrest also spread around government buildings, where demonstrators blocked exits in an effort to stop lawmakers from leaving. Fires were reported in the streets, and several people were detained during the confrontation.The latest violence followed parliament's first reading of the proposed changes, which still require a second reading and final approval. According to the supporting report, the amendments would cap prison sentences at 15 years,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 09:03 LONDON
Tigray fighting deepens as forced recruitment claims emerge Tigray fighting deepens as forced recruitment claims emerge

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 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Samoa prime minister apologises after 2007 Nazi salute video emerges Samoa prime minister apologises after 2007 Nazi salute video emerges

Samoa prime minister apologises after 2007 Nazi salute video emerges

Samoa's prime minister has apologised after a video surfaced showing him giving a Nazi salute and saying "Heil Hitler" at a family gathering in 2007. The seven-second clip shows Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt leading about a dozen people in the gesture. The footage was first reported by a local newspaper and has triggered a political controversy around the country's leader.Schmidt said the words and gesture were "inappropriate and capable of causing offence and hurt". He said the clip was recorded at a private gathering and was "not intended for the public". In a statement published on Facebook, he also said: "I... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 04:35 LONDON
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MEPs raise alarm over civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky MEPs raise alarm over civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky

MEPs raise alarm over civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky

Members of the European Parliament have called for urgent support for civilians trapped in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, where conditions have been described as extremely severe. The town, on the bank of the Dnipro River, lies in an area separating Russian and Ukrainian forces and has drawn growing concern from international monitors in recent weeks. Ukrainian authorities say the town and surrounding area are effectively under blockade, with residents facing acute shortages of food, medicine, gas and running water.During a plenary session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, several lawmakers highlighted the situation and urged stronger action. Hanna Gedin, a... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 20:03 LONDON
Germany intelligence chief warns of possible violent conflict with Russia amid shadow war concerns Germany intelligence chief warns of possible violent conflict with Russia amid shadow war concerns

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 360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:35 LONDON
Euro falls to 17-month low as French debt fears and Spain election add to eurozone uncertainty Euro falls to 17-month low as French debt fears and Spain election add to eurozone uncertainty

Euro falls to 17-month low as French debt fears and Spain election add to eurozone uncertainty

The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in 17 months on Monday, as investors grew more concerned about France's debt position and wider political uncertainty in the eurozone. The single currency dropped as much as 0.8% in early trading to below $1.12, its weakest point since May 2025, before recovering slightly. French shares also came under pressure, with the Cac 40 index falling 1% even as some other major European markets were steadier or higher.Market moves were driven by worries that France's rising borrowing costs could make it harder for the government to manage its stretched public... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Spain calls snap general election after housing defeat, with vote set for 29 November Spain calls snap general election after housing defeat, with vote set for 29 November

Spain calls snap general election after housing defeat, with vote set for 29 November

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has confirmed that Spain will hold a general election on 29 November after his minority government failed to pass housing reforms in the Spanish Congress. The announcement follows a parliamentary defeat that has deepened pressure on the centre-left leader and brought forward the national political timetable. Sanchez said the vote comes at a time when Spain should stand against what he described as an "extreme-right wave" seen in other countries.The election call comes as polls show Sanchez's Socialist party trailing the conservative People's Party, which many expect could seek support from the far-right Vox if it... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
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Brazil election heads to runoff after Bolsonaro outperforms Lula in first round Brazil election heads to runoff after Bolsonaro outperforms Lula in first round

Brazil election heads to runoff after Bolsonaro outperforms Lula in first round

Brazil's presidential election has moved to a runoff after Senator Flavio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first round. The result, announced after voting on Sunday, defied opinion polls that had put Lula in front and sets up a second-round contest in three weeks. Bolsonaro won about 47% of the vote, compared with 45% for Lula, according to the figures in the supplied reports.The outcome also brought gains for the right in parliament, adding to the setback for Lula's camp. Lula, who is seeking a fourth term at almost 81, described the race as... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament amid renewed rights criticism Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament amid renewed rights criticism

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 360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Bosnia election: Dodik declares party victory as Cvijanović leads presidency race Bosnia election: Dodik declares party victory as Cvijanović leads presidency race

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 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Israel condemns UK Green Party vote defining Zionism as racism Israel condemns UK Green Party vote defining Zionism as racism

Israel condemns UK Green Party vote defining Zionism as racism

Israel has sharply criticised the UK Green Party after members voted to define Zionism as a form of racism. The row follows a party motion passed on Sunday that also renewed calls for Britain to end arms trade with Israel. The dispute has drawn in senior Israeli officials and British Jewish groups, turning an internal party policy decision into a wider political and diplomatic controversy.The motion was approved by 1,022 votes to 813, according to the party statement cited in the report. It described Zionism as "an ethnonationalist political project" and reaffirmed support for Palestinian liberation, the right of return,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Israel election debate turns to Netanyahu's alleged warning before October 7 attacks Israel election debate turns to Netanyahu's alleged warning before October 7 attacks

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 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Dodik calls Bosnia and Herzegovina 'dead' at final rally before election Dodik calls Bosnia and Herzegovina 'dead' at final rally before election

Dodik calls Bosnia and Herzegovina 'dead' at final rally before election

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has described Bosnia and Herzegovina as "dead" and "an impossible country" at the final rally of his alliance before the country's October 4 election. He made the remarks in Banja Luka on Friday while speaking to supporters of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, or SNSD. The comments came as voters prepared to choose the three members of the state presidency, national parliament representatives and leaders in the country's two entities.Dodik said Bosnia and Herzegovina was "nothing more than an empty shell" for those trying to keep it alive. He is the former president of... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Latvia's United List wins parliamentary election as populists gain ground Latvia's United List wins parliamentary election as populists gain ground

Latvia's United List wins parliamentary election as populists gain ground

Latvia's centre-right United List has won the country's parliamentary election, according to preliminary results released after almost all votes were counted. The party led with 35.4% of the vote and secured 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, a record for the post-independence era. The result points to a continued pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course for the Baltic state, which borders Russia and has made security a central political issue.Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, who took office in May, said the outcome was stronger than expected and in line with exit polls. He said the result showed that people wanted change and linked... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 13:04 LONDON
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets conditions Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets conditions

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 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Spain housing protests intensify after parliament rejects rent and eviction measures Spain housing protests intensify after parliament rejects rent and eviction measures

Spain housing protests intensify after parliament rejects rent and eviction measures

Tens of thousands of people rallied across Spain on Saturday after parliament rejected two government decrees aimed at easing the country's housing crisis. Demonstrations were reported in Madrid and dozens of other cities, as protesters called for affordable housing measures and a general strike. The protests followed a parliamentary vote on Friday that blocked the measures proposed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's minority left-wing coalition.The rejected decrees were designed to protect renters and make housing speculation harder. One would have sought to stop evictions of vulnerable people, tighten restrictions on short-term leases, and offer tax incentives for renting and new... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs wins parliamentary election and faces coalition talks Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs wins parliamentary election and faces coalition talks

Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs wins parliamentary election and faces coalition talks

Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has won the country's parliamentary election, with his centre-right United List emerging as the largest party and securing 42 of the 100 seats in parliament. He now has to assemble a new coalition to continue governing. The result gives his pro-European and pro-Ukrainian camp a strong position, but it does not by itself provide a majority.Mr Kulbergs said the margin of victory was wider than he had expected after exit polls pointed to a strong showing for his party. He said the result showed that people wanted change, and linked that to economic growth and... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Vucic launches campaign for prime minister ahead of Serbia's October 25 snap election Vucic launches campaign for prime minister ahead of Serbia's October 25 snap election

Vucic launches campaign for prime minister ahead of Serbia's October 25 snap election

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has launched a campaign to become prime minister ahead of Serbia's snap parliamentary election on October 25. Thousands of supporters gathered at Belgrade Arena on Saturday for a rally that marked the start of his push to extend his influence after stepping down as president on September 27. The event took place in the capital and was presented by Vucic as the opening of a campaign for what he described as a comprehensive victory.Supporters filled the largest indoor arena in Belgrade, while dozens of buses from across Serbia brought people into the city for the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty

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 360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:34 LONDON
Israel Supreme Court overturns ban on Arab parties ahead of October 27 election Israel Supreme Court overturns ban on Arab parties ahead of October 27 election

Israel Supreme Court overturns ban on Arab parties ahead of October 27 election

Israel's Supreme Court has overturned an election panel's ban on the country's two main Arab-majority political lists, restoring them to the race for the October 27 Knesset election. The court also reinstated Knesset member Ofer Cassif, after the Central Elections Committee had moved to bar him and the parties from contesting the vote. The ruling removes an immediate obstacle to their participation in the parliamentary contest.According to the supplied report, the justices ruled unanimously to reinstate Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List, and the Joint List, an alliance of Hadash, Ta'al and Balad. Cassif was restored by a... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 19:30 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies

Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies

A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews-Opinion 360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
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