James Comey faces third criminal case under Trump administration
Former FBI director James Comey has been charged in a new case alleging the disclosure of national defence information, marking the third criminal case brought against him under the Trump administration. A criminal complaint unsealed on Tuesday accuses him of communicating information in October 2016, when he was leading the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to a person not entitled to receive it. The case adds a fresh legal and political flashpoint involving one of President Donald Trump's most prominent critics.According to the complaint, Mr Comey is accused of directing an unidentified individual to disclose national defence information to a reporter... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 07:05 LONDON
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted three ballistic missiles and four drones launched by the Houthis toward Saudi Arabia. The coalition said the missiles were aimed at the kingdom's Eastern Province, while the drones were headed toward southern regions. Saudi civil defence issued emergency alerts in the Eastern Province and Al Kharj Governorate before later lifting them.Colonel Turki al-Maliki, the coalition spokesperson, said the interceptions caused no casualties. He added that the coalition had also reported the destruction of three additional drones over Riyadh and the southern region on Monday evening. After the alerts were lifted, civil defence urged residents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
UN inquiry says Israel continued genocide in Gaza as West Bank findings deepen pressure
A United Nations commission of inquiry has said Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza despite a truce, while also finding crimes against humanity and war crimes in the occupied West Bank. The report was released on the day before Israel's general election, adding political sensitivity to an already volatile moment. Israel rejected the findings and described the report as propaganda.The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry said Israeli forces had deliberately killed and seriously harmed children in the West Bank, and that the situation there had deteriorated gravely since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023. It said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
South-east Queensland faces giant hail and flash-flood risk as severe storms intensify
Severe thunderstorms have intensified across parts of south-east Queensland, with hailstones of up to seven centimetres reported in several locations on Tuesday afternoon. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Logan, parts of Ipswich, the Gold Coast, Brisbane City and Scenic Rim Council areas. The warning also covered parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, and Southeast Coast forecast districts.The bureau said the storms were likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large to giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. Hail measuring between three and seven centimetres was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:35 LONDON
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Israel election puts Netanyahu's political survival on the line
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a closely fought election in Israel, with the result likely to determine whether he can remain in power. Voters are casting ballots after a period shaped by the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks, the war in Gaza, and Israel's deepening international isolation. The vote is being watched as a test of both Mr Netanyahu's leadership and the direction of Israel's next government.Opinion polls point to a tight contest between Mr Netanyahu's Likud party and its right-wing allies and a rival alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief of staff. Mr Netanyahu has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
EU budget fight intensifies over Ukraine's €70 billion 2027 shortfall
The European Union's next seven-year budget talks have been pulled deeper into the debate over Ukraine financing after leaders validated a €70 billion shortfall in Kyiv's 2027 needs. The issue has now become part of the bloc's wider budget negotiations, with officials warning that the two files are becoming politically intertwined even if they remain separate on paper. The latest discussions are centred in Brussels, where the European Commission has been asked to prepare financing options.A special summit planned for November has also been extended to two days to allow more time for the Ukraine discussion. According to the supporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Israel votes as Netanyahu faces tight race and coalition uncertainty
Israeli voters are heading to the polls in a national election that could reshape the country's political direction, with polling showing a close contest between Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. The vote is taking place across the country on Tuesday, and the first exit polls are due later in the evening. The result is expected to determine not only who has the strongest claim to lead the next government, but also how difficult coalition talks may become.The latest material says an estimated 70,000 Israelis have flown home from abroad to vote, while about half a million people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:01 LONDON
Ukraine war: Oleshky ceasefire begins as Kyiv hit by renewed missile strikes
The local ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky began at 3 am on Tuesday, opening a limited window for an aid mission later in the week. The pause was brokered through civilian talks involving representatives from Russia and Ukraine, after briefings from UN officials on the situation in the town. It comes as multiple ballistic missile explosions and air alerts were reported in Kyiv minutes after the ceasefire took effect.According to the supplied reports, the arrangement is intended to allow civilian officials to enter Oleshky, assess residents' needs and determine what assistance is required. Up to 2,000 people are said to be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Jordan strikes targets in southern Syria as border crossing closes after church attack
Jordan said it carried out air strikes in southern Syria in retaliation for a deadly attack on a Christian funeral in Karak last week, while Syrian authorities responded by closing the Nassib border crossing. Syrian officials said five people were killed in the strike on a village in Daraa province, including women, children and an elderly man. Jordan said its fighter jets hit what it described as terrorist organisations, but did not give further details on the targets.The Jordanian military said the operation killed and wounded several militants, and said it had coordinated with the Syrian government. Syria disputed that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 05:31 LONDON
Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish security officials hold Tehran talks as Houthi attacks continue
Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish senior security and military officials are continuing talks with Iranian counterparts in Tehran, as regional governments try to reduce tensions linked to Yemen and wider security concerns. The meeting brings together Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, alongside Iranian officials. It comes as Saudi forces reported intercepting another barrage of missiles and drones launched by the Houthis.In a joint statement issued late on Monday, the four countries agreed to continue dialogue to strengthen cooperation on peace and security in the region. Hours... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
Western Australia opens comment on proposed 870MW gas-fired power station near Perth
Western Australia's environmental watchdog has opened public comment on a proposed 870-megawatt gas-fired power station at Keralup, about 75 kilometres south of Perth. The project was released on the same day the state government set out plans to almost double renewable energy generation over the next five years. If approved, it would be the state's largest gas-fired power station.The proposal is for the privately owned Keralup Energy Hub, developed by energy company APA. According to the material released for comment, the project would include a 210-megawatt facility linked to a future bio-fertiliser production plant and a 660-megawatt facility that would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 04:02 LONDON
Romania says Russia-linked sabotage network set fire near weapons factory in Brasov
Romanian authorities say they have uncovered a network they believe was coordinated by Russia and linked to a fire near a state-owned weapons factory in the central city of Brasov. The blaze took place on September 14 at an industrial site close to the facility, and officials now describe it as part of a wider sabotage campaign. The case has been presented by Bucharest as part of a broader pattern of pressure on European countries supporting Ukraine.Romania's Intelligence Service said the operation was aimed at arms manufacturers and other targets of military and industrial interest. It said such actions were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
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US military bans BYD vehicles at Kadena airbase in Japan over security concerns
The US military has barred vehicles made by Chinese electric car maker BYD from Kadena airbase in Okinawa, Japan, citing security concerns. The restriction took effect this week at one of America's largest overseas bases. It applies not only to privately owned cars, but also to taxis and delivery vehicles entering the installation.A spokesperson for the US Air Force 18th Wing at Kadena said the vehicles present an "unacceptable and unmitigable risk" to personnel and the mission. Security staff at the base gates have been instructed to stop BYD vehicles and turn drivers away, according to the report. The military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
Israel votes as Netanyahu faces tight race and pressure over Iran strategy
Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset. The result is being treated as a direct test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, as polls suggest his bloc may fall short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. If neither side can assemble a governing coalition, the country could be pushed toward another election.The campaign has centred on the war and on Netanyahu's ability to stay in office after years of political and legal pressure. According to the supporting material, his party is expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
EU renews sanctions on ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaeda until 31 October 2027
The Council has renewed the EU's autonomous restrictive measures against ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaeda, together with persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, extending the sanctions regime until 31 October 2027. The current autonomous list includes 15 persons and 8 groups. All designated persons and groups are subject to an asset freeze. The individuals listed are also under an EU travel ban. In addition, EU persons and entities are forbidden from making funds, financial assets or economic resources available to any of the listed targets. The measures are described as complementary to sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council against... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
US appeals court blocks Trump administration bid to stop California ballot count
A United States appeals court has blocked the Trump administration's effort to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm election. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request to sequester the ballots, allowing the state to continue its tabulation process for now. The ruling marks a setback for the administration in a fast-moving election-law dispute with immediate implications for one of the country's largest states.In a two-to-one decision, the court said the administration had not given lower courts enough time to review the case. Judge Gabriel Sanchez, writing for the majority,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Lower as Asia-Pacific Follows a Risk-Off Lead, Energy Surges While Metals and Hong Kong Slide
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 and its ETF both lower, Hong Kong sharply weaker, and South Korea’s Kospi bucking the trend with a solid gain. The session is being shaped by a sharp move in energy, a broad selloff in precious metals, and a firmer U.S. dollar-yen backdrop that keeps exporters and rate-sensitive assets in focus. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Russian strike on Kyiv damages medical facilities and kills one
A Russian attack on Kyiv killed one person and wounded eight, according to the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko. The strike also damaged medical facilities, a university dormitory and nearby civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. The attack came as Russia continued intensified drone and missile strikes on Ukraine in recent weeks.Klitschko said blast damage shattered windows in an intensive care unit at one medical facility, while another facility in the same district also had windows broken in two wards. He said neither patients nor medical staff were wounded in those buildings. In a separate part of the city, a building... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 01:00 LONDON
Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role in Paris
Europe's five main NATO members have said they are ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an indispensable ally. Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain made the pledge after talks in Paris focused on strengthening Europe's role within the alliance. The statement comes as European governments continue to debate how to share the burden of defence more evenly across NATO.In a joint statement, the ministers said Europe must assume greater responsibility for its own security and shoulder a larger share of the burden within the alliance. They said they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
UK to suspend import taxes on more than 100 everyday goods in pre-Budget package
The UK government says it will remove or suspend import taxes on more than 100 products, including marmalade and gherkins, as part of a pre-Budget package aimed at easing pressure on household budgets. The measures are being presented as a set of "everyday fixes" designed to give families "breathing space" on living costs. The announcement comes ahead of the chancellor's Budget statement on Wednesday.According to the government, the tariff changes will apply to more than 100 "family favourite" products and could save households up to £21 a year when combined with existing suspensions on items such as pasta, fruit juice... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Greece and partners reject Libya ratification of Turkey-Libya maritime deal
Greece has said a 2019 maritime boundaries memorandum between Turkey and Libya remains null and void after Libya's House of Representatives moved to ratify it. The statement was delivered by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on behalf of Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. The joint position said the move raises serious concerns for regional security and stability in the eastern Mediterranean.The signatories said the memorandum has no legal effect and cannot serve as a lawful basis for delimiting maritime zones. They argued that it runs counter to international law and cannot create legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake reported south of Adelaide
Residents across Adelaide reported shaking and rattling after an earthquake was felt in the city and surrounding areas on Monday morning. Geoscience Australia indicated the quake had a magnitude of 4.9 and placed its epicentre in waters south of Adelaide. People calling local radio described the tremor as lasting several seconds.One resident in Reynella, in Adelaide's south, said the whole bed moved after she had made a cup of coffee and returned to bed, causing the drink to spill. Another caller from Goolwa said pot plants started vibrating and that he heard a rumble. The reports suggest the shaking was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Türk warns Hebron crackdown may amount to ethnic cleansing as 3,000 Palestinians displaced
Israel's "aggressive operation" in the West Bank city of Hebron has triggered fresh alarm from the UN rights chief. Volker Türk warned on Monday that the campaign raises serious concerns of ethnic cleansing. Türk said the number of Palestinians forced from their homes had passed 3,000. The source ties that displacement to the operation in Hebron and says the figure was reached on the eve of Israeli elections. No additional operational details are provided in the text. The report does not identify casualties, arrests, or the duration of the crackdown, but it does state that the displacement is linked to... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 21:31 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as energy, small caps and Tesla rally while Meta, Amazon and chips weigh on tech
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the Dow and Russell 2000 outperforming while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 slipped. The session was defined by a sharp rotation into energy, banks and smaller companies, alongside heavy selling in Meta, Amazon and parts of the chip complex. Commodities were also volatile, with WTI crude jumping above $101 and natural gas surging nearly 9%, while gold and silver fell sharply. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
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U.S. Attorney names Eastern District election officer for November 3 general election
Attorney Eric Grant announced that Assistant U.S. Khasigian will serve as the District Election Officer for the Eastern District of California for the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program tied to the November 3 general election. Khasigian will be responsible for overseeing how the district handles Election Day complaints. The complaints include voting rights concerns, threats of violence against election officials or staff, and election fraud. The announcement says the District Election Officer will work in consultation with Justice Department Headquarters in Washington, DC. No other operational details were provided in the source. #ElectionDay #JusticeDepartment #California #WashingtonDC Source: US DOJ... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 21:01 LONDON
Israeli election draws homecoming flights as vote nears
Thousands of Israelis are flying home from abroad to vote in tomorrow's general election, as final polling suggests neither the governing bloc nor the opposition is close to a majority. Crowds were seen in the arrivals hall at Ben Gurion Airport on Monday, with some travellers returning after trips across Europe, Asia and further afield. The surge in arrivals is linked to a campaign encouraging citizens overseas to come back in person because most Israelis cannot vote from abroad.More than 70,000 people have signed up with the Fly and Vote initiative, according to the supporting report. One traveller arriving from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 20:31 LONDON
Israeli military denies political influence amid reported Netanyahu feud over Iran strikes
The Israeli military has publicly denied that its decisions on Iran are being shaped by politics, after reports of a feud with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the final days of the election campaign. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said its operational choices are based solely on security, professional, objective and national considerations. The remarks came after Israeli media reports suggested senior military figures were uneasy about the prospect of strikes on Iran during the run-up to the vote.The dispute surfaced after leaks to Israeli outlets and renewed public rhetoric from Mr Netanyahu about the threat from Iran.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Oneida County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography
Jeffrey Schreck, 63, of Utica, New York, pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, according to an announcement from First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Anthony Patrone, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The case involves a Oneida County man, and the plea was entered today. The source gives no additional allegations, charges beyond possession, or details about the underlying conduct, investigative steps, or court proceedings. The announcement names both the federal prosecutor's office and HSI's Buffalo Field Office as the agencies behind the disclosure. No further operational... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 19:01 LONDON
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Canton, New York Man Convicted in Child Exploitation and Child Pornography Case
Robert Bowen, 46, of Canton, New York, has been found guilty of sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of child pornography. The conviction was returned after a bench trial in Syracuse. The case was announced by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Patrone. The source identifies Bowen by age and residence and states the offenses for which he was convicted. No sentence, arrest details, or additional facts about the evidence were provided in the source. The only verified procedural detail is that the guilty... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 19:01 LONDON
Brazil real and stocks slump after Lula re-election victory
Brazil's financial markets fell sharply after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's unexpected re-election victory, with the real dropping 12% in spot trading against the US dollar. Bovespa stock index futures also tumbled nearly 15%, and trading on the exchange was halted for 30 minutes after the benchmark fell 10% from its previous close. The move reversed an earlier rally that had built on expectations of a shift to the right after the first round of voting.Investors cited concerns about higher spending, fiscal pressure and the outlook for borrowing costs under Lula's next term. A market strategist quoted in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Israel, Serbia and Ukraine dominate a day of conflict, politics and regional tension
A United Nations mandated commission accused Israeli authorities and forces of crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank, including extermination, torture, rape and other forms of sexual violence, as the report also described a clampdown in Hebron. 🔗In Gaza, at least five people were killed in Israeli ground and air attacks, with medical sources and first responders saying civilians were among the dead as the toll continued to rise. 🔗Israel also voted in a parliamentary election shaped by the Gaza war and the legacy of the 7 October attacks, with Benjamin Netanyahu's future and accountability for the conflict at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Oct 2026 18:33 LONDON
Zelenskyy presses US over delayed Patriot missile approval
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has been waiting for almost a month for US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence system. In a social media update on Monday, he said Ukraine is also awaiting approval for missiles for the NASAMS system. He said he had instructed his team to raise the issue with Washington again.Zelenskyy said Ukraine is working on several tracks with the United States, Europe and other partners that hold stocks of PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles. He said conversations with other countries are continuing as Kyiv seeks to secure more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Algeria orders troop deployment to Niger amid energy security mission
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered troops to neighbouring Niger after parliament approved the deployment in an emergency session, according to the latest official account. The move is intended to protect shared energy and economic interests, and authorities in Niger are said to have requested military assistance. If carried out, it would be Algeria's first overseas military deployment since 1973.The presidency said the decision was taken under constitutional provisions that allow overseas military action with parliamentary approval. Officials have not said how many soldiers will be sent or when the deployment will begin. Algerian senator Belkacem Boulghiti said the troops... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:03 LONDON
Ukrainian drone attack on Voronezh kills three and disrupts rail traffic
Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone attack on the Voronezh region killed three people and injured five train passengers, including two who were seriously hurt. The governor said the attack also triggered fires at buildings and industrial sites across the city and surrounding area. Rail traffic through Voronezh was suspended after debris struck near Somovo station.Governor Alexander Gusev said air defences shot down 113 drones over the region, more than 70 of them above the city itself. He said debris caused fires at several industrial plants, including the Voronezhsintezkauchuk rubber works and the VASO aircraft factory, as well as at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:01 LONDON
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UN says Russian attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure amount to war crimes amid winter pressure
A United Nations commission has said Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure amount to war crimes, in a report that focuses on the impact of repeated strikes during the severe winter of 2025-2026. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said the attacks on heating plants, power lines, gas facilities and other civilian infrastructure have left millions facing prolonged outages. The findings add a legal dimension to a campaign that has continued alongside daily strikes in the war.The commission said it had examined the cumulative effect of attacks on Ukraine's energy sector since 2022, with particular attention to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Zoltan Nagy and Glenn Laken plead guilty in international securities fraud conspiracies
Zoltan Nagy, a Canadian businessman, and Glenn Laken, an Illinois trader previously convicted of federal securities fraud and racketeering offenses, have pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit securities fraud. The guilty pleas are linked to international pump-and-dump schemes. Prosecutors said the schemes resulted in over $1 million in losses. The source does not provide further details on the timing, venue, or specific securities involved in the conspiracies. Three Canadian co-conspirators had already pleaded guilty to similar charges: Phillip Sewell, Richard Tang, and Davies Wong. No additional case outcome, sentencing information, or law-enforcement agency is named in the source. #pumpanddump #securitiesfraud... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:31 LONDON
Serbia's Student List prepares coalition talks after landslide election win
Serbia's Student List movement is preparing to begin talks on forming a government after winning a landslide election that ended Aleksandar Vučić's long dominance of national politics. Supporters gathered in the west of the country on Monday after the result, which followed a campaign built around collective decision-making and opposition to years of increasingly authoritarian rule. Vučić conceded defeat late on Sunday, marking an abrupt end to his political control.With 100% of ballot samples counted, projected results from the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy in Belgrade showed Student List on 53% of the vote, giving it 141 seats in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:03 LONDON
More than 60 Christians killed in attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region
More than 60 Christians have been killed in a series of attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The violence took place in the Shirka district, where a church official described the incident as a massacre. The attacks also left homes burned and prompted renewed concern over insecurity in the area.The church said 20 houses were burned to the ground in the assaults, and eyewitnesses said five of those killed were children. One resident, whose 75-year-old father was among the dead, described the attack as an ambush and said the victims were surrounded from all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as energy spikes, precious metals slide and DAX outperforms
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the DAX edging higher while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 were little changed and the Euro Stoxx 50 finished marginally lower. The biggest cross-asset move came from commodities, where Brent crude and natural gas rallied sharply, while gold, silver and platinum sold off. FX was comparatively calm, with the dollar firmer against the euro and softer against the yen. The pattern points to a market still balancing inflation concerns, rate expectations and sector rotation rather than a broad risk-off move. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Student List wins absolute majority in Serbia, ending 14 years of SNS rule
The Student List has won an absolute majority in Serbia's parliamentary election, ending 14 years of rule by the Serbian Progressive Party and opening the way for a possible political reset. The result marks a major shift in a country where the ruling party had dominated national politics for more than a decade. It also raises fresh questions about whether Belgrade will now move closer to the European Union after years of strained relations.The movement's victory grew out of months of student-led protest that began after a deadly disaster at a recently renovated railway station in November 2024. That incident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Jordan arrests three suspects after deadly church attack in Karak governorate
Jordanian authorities said on Monday they had arrested three suspects after a deadly attack on a church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate that killed nine people. The men were wounded in a dawn shootout after being cornered in an abandoned house, according to the Public Security Directorate. Officials said the suspects are Islamic extremists and will be brought before the courts.Director of Public Security Major General Abdullah Al-Maaytah said the three were taken to hospital and were still receiving treatment. He said security forces recovered a number of weapons and a large quantity of ammunition at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON
Iran hardliners urge steps toward nuclear treaty withdrawal amid US tensions
Iran's hardline Paydari Front has called on the country's parliament and the Supreme National Security Council to begin the process of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The demand comes as tensions with the United States remain high and as internal divisions deepen over whether Tehran should pursue talks or confrontation. The faction's intervention adds fresh pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is associated with a more conciliatory approach to negotiations.According to the supplied report, the Paydari Front said military efforts should proceed "as quickly as possible," language that has been read as a push for a more aggressive nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Mixed as Energy and Small Caps Lead, Chips and Metals Slip on a Risk Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened mixed, with the Dow and Russell 2000 outperforming while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped. Energy and financials were firmer, helped by higher crude, while gold, silver, platinum, and chip stocks sold off. The move points to a rotation toward cyclicals and away from rate-sensitive and momentum trades as investors position for a busy week of earnings and policy risk. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
US Marine indicted over murder and robbery of woman in Okinawa
Japanese prosecutors have indicted a US Marine over the killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa, in a case that has drawn public anger and renewed scrutiny of troop conduct on the island. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, was stationed at US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma when he was accused of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital. Prosecutors indicted him on 25 October, according to court officials cited in reports.The indictment alleges that Ballard strangled Yagi with a telephone cord before stealing her backpack and wallet on 3 October. Reports say security footage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 14:35 LONDON
Finland's Stubb delivers Bruges address on Europe, war, democracy and AI
President of Finland Alexander Stubb delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the academic year of the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, on 26 October 2026. The speech was framed as a reflection on Europe's past 30 years, its present security and political environment, and the next 30 years as seen from the perspective of students beginning their studies. Stubb opened by citing Reinhold Niebuhr's 1944 book The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness. He used the book's contrast between moral purpose and self-interest to frame his argument about democracy and human nature. He said... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Pakistan-Iran border trade partially resumes after weeklong suspension
Trade has partially resumed at the Pakistan-Iran border after Islamabad suspended cargo traffic through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings on 17 October, traders and border officials said. The reopening is limited, with some older consignments now being cleared and freight moving again in both directions. However, Iranian officials say their cargo is still not getting through normally, leaving the situation unresolved.Mir Naveed Jan Kalmati, president of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said trade had "partially resumed this weekend". Border officials and truck association representatives said consignments dated 16 October or earlier were being cleared first. Haji Noor Muhammad... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill civilians as death toll rises
At least five people have been killed in Gaza in Israeli ground and air attacks, according to the latest confirmed reports from medical sources and first responders. The dead include a seven-year-old girl, and more than a dozen people have been wounded. The strikes hit multiple locations, including a displaced-persons camp in Khan Younis in the south and the Remal neighbourhood west of Gaza City.In Khan Younis, four Palestinians were killed in an air attack on a camp for displaced people in the al-Mawasi area, according to medical sources and emergency responders. Nasser Hospital confirmed the deaths, and a Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
Melania Trump Announces Halloween Event at the White House for October 29
First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump will open the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for Halloween festivities. The event is scheduled from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM and is open to ticketholders of all ages. The White House said the guest list includes military families, law enforcement families, foster and adoptive families, and Administration officials with children. Thousands of children and parents are expected to proceed around the South Lawn to visit trick-or-treat booths and view spooky decorations featuring the harvest Moon on the South Portico. The President and First Lady... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Ukraine-Brussels peace talks in doubt after US changes plans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's planned visit to Brussels this week for high-level talks with the United States, the European Union and NATO is now in doubt. A Ukrainian presidential adviser said Kyiv could no longer confirm the trip because of changes to the American side's plans. The development affects a meeting that had been expected to take place on 27 or 28 October.Zelenskyy had said the Brussels discussions were being prepared to bring together representatives of Ukraine, the United States and the European Union, along with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The European Commission said it remained engaged in diplomatic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine strikes, Middle East violence and Serbia election shake a crowded news day
Ukraine and Russia traded fresh blows as a Ukrainian drone strike on Voronezh killed two people and injured 17, while European defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom met in Paris to discuss boosting military support for Kyiv. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli forces intensified their operation in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, demolishing a three storey building and industrial facilities in Farsh al Hawa and displacing more than 2,000 Palestinians. 🔗 Separately, three Palestinians, including a seven year old girl, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displaced persons camp in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
