Thousands of migrants cross into Ceuta from Morocco as authorities seek emergency response
Thousands of people crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, in one of the largest recent surges at the border. Large crowds were seen running through border gates, climbing barriers and entering the territory. Videos from Tarajal beach also showed people moving around breakwaters before heading towards the crossing.Ceuta's authorities asked Spain's central government to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention in response to the influx. The crossing took place on 30 July 2026, according to the supplied report, and came after a recent increase in attempts to reach the enclave. Those attempts have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
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India condemns Black Sea attacks on shipping as concern grows for Indian seafarers
India's foreign minister has spoken with Ukraine's foreign minister after repeated attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea left Indian seafarers dead or missing and raised fresh concern for a merchant vessel carrying 13 Indians near Ukraine's coast. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he discussed attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers with Andrii Sybiha and conveyed New Delhi's condemnation of such strikes by any party involved in the conflict. The conversation came as the Indian Embassy in Ukraine said it was closely monitoring the situation involving MV AMIR1 and remained in contact with the relevant authorities.According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by deadly Russian barrage as Iran tensions and global wildfires spread
Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone assault across Ukraine, killing at least eight people, with the worst damage reported near Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk region. Poland said a missile that left a 10 metre crater near Tarnawa Kolonia was likely fired by Russia during the attack, as investigators continued to assess the strike. 🔗 🔗The conflict widened further after the United States Central Command said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran overnight, while Iraq condemned Saudi US strikes on Iran backed Popular Mobilisation Forces positions as a breach of sovereignty. Reports also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Jul 2026 18:22 LONDON
Severe floods hit north Odisha as more than seven lakh people are affected
Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding across several districts in north Odisha, with officials saying more than seven lakh people have been affected. The worst-hit areas include Bhadrak, Balasore and Jajpur, where the administration is working to manage evacuations and relief. Authorities say the situation remains under close watch as river levels stay high.Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said nearly two lakh people are being evacuated from affected areas. He said water levels are receding in some districts, but most rivers are still flowing above the danger mark. The state government has said the situation is under control,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:06 LONDON
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UK signals pragmatic stance on North Sea oil and gas after Trump call
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he told US President Donald Trump that the UK would take a pragmatic approach to North Sea oil and gas. The comments point to a possible shift in tone on one of the country's most sensitive energy policy questions. Trump has claimed Burnham pledged to open up the North Sea, although the government has not announced any change in policy.Burnham said he had told Trump there is a resource in the North Sea and that it could not be ignored when people are struggling. He said his intention was to take a pragmatic approach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Cuba's healthcare system deteriorates amid US sanctions and fuel shortages
Cuba's healthcare providers are warning of worsening medical shortages, rising death rates and prolonged blackouts as pressure from the United States deepens the island's crisis. The situation is being felt most sharply in Havana, where doctors say conditions at the William Soler Pediatric Hospital have deteriorated in recent months. The account points to a broader collapse in the country's health system, which remains formally free and universal but is under severe strain.At the hospital's surgical unit and anaesthesiology department, head Alioth Fernandez said the survival rate for newborns needing neonatal surgery has fallen sharply. He said that in the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Todd Blanche nomination delayed again as Senate Republicans seek IRS settlement clarity
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has postponed its planned vote on Todd Blanche's nomination to become attorney general, after Republican senators raised fresh concerns about his ties to Donald Trump and a disputed settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. A committee spokesperson said late on Wednesday that the vote would be delayed as work continued to secure enough support for Blanche. The move leaves the nomination stalled and extends a confirmation fight that has become a test of support inside Trump's own party.The latest delay came after Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina pressed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:35 LONDON
US second-quarter GDP growth slows to 1.5% as trade deficit and fuel costs weigh on economy
The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, according to a Commerce Department report released on Thursday. That was down from 2.1% in the first quarter, marking a clear slowdown in growth between April and June. The report points to a wider trade deficit and higher fuel costs as key pressures on activity.The Bureau of Economic Analysis said consumer spending rose 3.2% over the quarter, helped by tax refunds linked to President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. At the same time, the average price of petrol climbed to $4.09 a gallon, up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:33 LONDON
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UK Supreme Court to review Palestine Action ban after appeal is granted
The UK Supreme Court will review the ban on Palestine Action under terrorism legislation after granting permission for the group's co-founder, Huda Ammori, to appeal. The case is set to be heard after the summer break, according to court officials, and comes after a series of earlier legal challenges over the proscription. The decision marks a significant new stage in a dispute that has already drawn in the Home Office, the courts and police.The ban came into force in July 2025 after then Home Secretary Yvette Cooper acted on advice from police and security officials. The Home Office has argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Russia launches major overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine as death toll rises near Kryvyi Rih
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed at least eight people overnight, with the worst damage reported near Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky said five members of the Voronov family were killed in Radushne, where a ballistic missile destroyed their home. He said the attack involved more than 70 missiles and over 280 drones, and that other family members were still missing.Zelensky described the strike as a "horrific crime" and said the parents, Artem and Olena, and three of their children were confirmed dead. He said fragments of human bodies were found... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
Europe closes sharply higher as DAX jumps 3.3%, FTSE 100 hits fresh record, gold and FX signal a broad risk reset
Executive summary: European markets ended the session with a strong risk-on tone, led by a 3.3% surge in Germany’s DAX and a 2.3% rise in the FTSE 100, which closed at a record 10,886.43. The move came alongside a weaker dollar, firmer euro and sterling, higher gold and Brent crude, and a sharp drop in global autos, suggesting investors rotated toward cyclicals, exporters and inflation hedges while reassessing currency and rate expectations. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Texas lab, former CEO and Florida businessman agree to $36.4 million health care fraud settlement
Access DX Laboratory, its former CEO Michael Stewart, and Florida businessman Harold Shatz will pay a combined total of $36.4 million to resolve health care fraud allegations under the False Claims Act. The settlement centers on allegations that the parties paid kickbacks and submitted claims to Medicare and Medicaid for genetic testing that was medically unnecessary. The source identifies Access DX as a Texas laboratory and names Michael Stewart and Harold Shatz as the other parties in the resolution. No further facts are provided on admissions of liability, the mechanism of the alleged kickbacks, or any criminal charges. The source... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 16:31 LONDON
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Russian missile likely left crater in eastern Poland as investigation continues
Poland has said a missile that blasted a 10-metre crater in a field near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia was likely fired by Russia during its overnight attack on Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the evidence gathered so far pointed to a Russian Kh-101 missile, after fragments were recovered at the site. The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday and was linked by officials to a wider Russian strike on western Ukraine.Tusk said two objects violated Polish airspace, with one definitely traced to the impact site and the other detected briefly near the border. He made... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 16:31 LONDON
Netanyahu says Israeli special forces would respond to any ICC arrest attempt as New York trip stands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli special forces would be ready if anyone tried to arrest him under an International Criminal Court warrant, sharpening his response to renewed calls for his detention. He also confirmed that he still plans to travel to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly. The remarks came in an interview after his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.Netanyahu said he had considered the possibility of an emergency landing in a country that recognises the ICC and could try to enforce the warrant. Asked about the risk,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Sells Off, Banks Lead and Gold Rises on Fed Uncertainty
Executive summary: US stocks opened mixed, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 slipped. The sharpest move was in AI and chip shares, while banks outperformed and gold climbed. The pattern points to a rotation away from high-beta growth and toward defensive or rate-sensitive exposures as investors digest the latest Fed backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
France and Spain face renewed wildfire danger as heatwave persists and evacuations mount
Wildfires continue to burn in parts of France and Spain as a fourth heatwave of the European summer intensifies pressure on firefighters and local authorities. The fires have caused deaths, forced the evacuation of 330,000 people and left widespread destruction in their wake. Clouds of toxic smoke have also spread across affected areas, adding to the disruption.The latest reporting says France has already surpassed its previous worst year for the total area burned, even though August, usually the hottest month, has not yet begun. In Spain, the cumulative number of fires in 2026 has set a new record for this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Japan shopping mall explosion reported after 7.1 quake, dashcam footage shows
A video report says an explosion was reported at a shopping mall in Japan after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake. The incident was captured on dashcam footage, according to the supplied material. No further verified details were provided in the row about the exact location, damage, or whether anyone was injured.The report was published on 30 July 2026 at 13:02:53, and the supplied material links the blast to the earlier quake. The row does not identify the mall, the city, or any emergency service response. It also does not say whether the explosion was caused by structural damage, a gas leak,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 14:07 LONDON
Airbus fined £6.4m in UK over export-control breaches involving sensitive technology
Airbus has been fined £6.4m in the UK after admitting multiple breaches of rules governing the export and transfer of controlled technology. The settlement was reached with HM Revenue and Customs after the company self-reported offences that took place before November 2022. HMRC said the case involved failures to keep records of controlled technology exports over a sustained period.The tax authority described the payment as its largest out-of-court settlement for strategic export offences. It said the breaches related to record-keeping failures under three Open General Export Licences and one Standard Individual Export Licence. Airbus said it had paid the settlement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 14:04 LONDON
Justice Department files first ATRC case to remove Afghan woman in Texas
The Justice Department has filed the first case ever brought in the U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court, or ATRC. The case seeks the removal of Nazira Haji Zada, 47, who is reported to be residing in Fort Worth, Texas. The source identifies Haji Zada as an Afghan alien. It does not provide additional details in the body text on the alleged conduct, the timing of the filing, or any court action beyond the Justice Department's submission. The title says the case concerns an effort to deport her over support for her family's plans for an election-day shooting. No further facts... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 14:01 LONDON
Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as evacuations continue in Rethymno region
Two firefighters have been killed in a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete, as the blaze continues to spread through the Rethymno region. The fire remains out of control and has already forced thousands of people to leave their homes and holiday accommodation. Strong winds have made it harder for crews to contain the flames, according to local officials.Around 8,000 people were evacuated overnight from villages and tourist areas, before some were later allowed to return. The fire broke out on Wednesday near Krya Vrysi in the Rethymno region and has since spread rapidly, destroying homes and agricultural land.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 14:01 LONDON
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Russia adds Telegram founder Pavel Durov to terrorist and extremist list amid wider crackdown
Russia has added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to its list of terrorists and extremists, according to the state financial monitoring agency. The designation was announced on Thursday and marks a further escalation in Moscow's pressure on the messaging platform and its founder. It follows a formal accusation a day earlier that Durov had facilitated terrorist activity.The latest move means people and organisations on the list face restrictions on interacting with Russian media, publishing online, organising public events, taking part in elections and using financial services in the country. Russian authorities said Durov had failed to remove content that was allegedly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:33 LONDON
Gironde wildfires intensify as record EU fire weather drives blazes across the Mediterranean
Firefighters in France's Gironde region are continuing to work around the edge of a major wildfire near Bordeaux after a quieter night, as record-severe fire weather fuels blazes across the Mediterranean. Regional authorities said the fire remained under control, but active hotspots were still being tackled and temperatures were expected to be more favourable on Thursday than during Wednesday's 38C heat and strong winds. The blaze has already burned 91,000 hectares in France, according to European Forest Fire Information Service figures, making it the country's worst fire year on record with one month of summer still to go.The same data... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:30 LONDON
Parents of Australian facing possible death penalty in Syria question confession
The family of an Australian man detained in Syria has publicly questioned the case against him, saying they have seen no documents explaining the charges and have had no direct access to him. Patrick Stevenson, 20, from the Gold Coast, has been held for nearly seven months in north-western Syria after being accused of the shooting murder of another Australian, Abdullah Glen Charles Burgess. Syrian authorities say the case could carry the death penalty, while his parents say they are frustrated by the lack of progress from Australian officials.Angela Bell, Mr Stevenson's mother, said she was disappointed with her dealings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:15 LONDON
Netanyahu and JD Vance hold frank Washington meeting amid Iran policy tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President JD Vance held a one-on-one meeting in Washington on Tuesday, according to the supplied material, with the discussion described by officials as frank and direct. The talks took place at Blair House and focused on Iran policy, Israel's government and Vance's recent public criticism of Netanyahu. The meeting came as tensions between the two men had been building in public and in private.An Israeli official described the conversation as "frank and candid", while a US official called it "direct". Vance's office declined to comment, according to the supplied report. The row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:09 LONDON
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Saudi Arabia and US strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq after drone attacks
Saudi Arabia and the United States have carried out strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, according to the supplied reporting, in a further sign that the regional confrontation is widening. The action was taken after repeated drone attacks on Saudi territory, which Riyadh says were launched by groups aligned with Tehran. The strikes add a new layer to an already volatile conflict that has spread across several fronts in the Middle East.The reporting says the targets were militias backed by Iran in Iraq, and that the Saudi side moved after what it described as sustained drone attacks on the kingdom.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:06 LONDON
Drone strike at Egypt's Damietta LNG port confirmed as fire spreads to second ship
Egypt has confirmed that a drone caused the fire at Damietta port that affected two liquefied natural gas vessels, adding official backing to earlier maritime assessments. The incident involved the US-owned Energos Winter, which was struck on its starboard side at about 3:20 pm CET, according to maritime security firms cited in the supporting material. The fire then spread to the nearby Gaslog Salem, prompting an emergency response at one of Egypt's most important Mediterranean energy ports.The Egyptian cabinet said preliminary investigations by the relevant authorities found that the incident was caused by a drone. It said measures were being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Israeli strikes have killed at least four people, including children, across the Gaza Strip, according to the latest report from Gaza health officials. The attacks hit Khan Younis in the south, Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and Gaza City, even as Hamas officials met mediators in Cairo to discuss the truce. The strikes were reported despite an ongoing ceasefire that has remained formally in place.Gaza's Ministry of Health said hospitals across the territory received six bodies and 34 injured people in the previous 24 hours. That total included four new deaths, one person who died from earlier injuries and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Massive iceberg overturns near Ilulissat on Greenland's west coast
A massive iceberg has been seen turning over off the coast of Greenland near Ilulissat, in a striking natural event captured on eyewitness video. The footage shows the moment the iceberg rolled in the water and sent waves towards the nearby coastal city. Ilulissat lies on Greenland's west coast and is known for its close connection to the Ilulissat Icefjord.The video was recorded near the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, a location that is closely associated with the movement of ice from Greenland's inland glaciers into the sea. The footage shows the iceberg overturning close enough to the city to create visible... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
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Nicaragua proposes extending presidential term by another year amid new opposition ban plan
Nicaragua's government has proposed a constitutional reform that would extend the presidential term by another year and further restrict who can stand for office. The plan, outlined by the government-controlled National Assembly, is expected to be approved in September. It would also allow the authorities to bar opposition figures they describe as "traitors" or "coup plotters" from elections.The proposal comes after a series of earlier changes that have already lengthened the presidential term and removed term limits. In 2014, the National Assembly scrapped presidential term limits, and in 2024 it extended the term from five to six years. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran strikes widen conflict fears as Ukraine, Europe and Asia face fresh shocks
The United States said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran overnight, a major escalation that followed earlier regional retaliation reports and raised the risk of a wider confrontation. 🔗Russia kept up pressure on Ukraine with missile and drone attacks that killed at least eight people and wounded dozens overnight, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again called for stronger air defences. 🔗 In Poland, officials said an object that crashed near Tarnawa Kolonia was probably a Russian missile, after it left a crater about 10 metres wide, and an investigation is continuing. 🔗In the Middle East and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Jul 2026 12:23 LONDON
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Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers
An hours-long attack on a police checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district has killed at least 11 police officers and wounded dozens more, local authorities said. The assault took place late on Wednesday near the Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Security forces later killed 15 attackers during the gun battle, according to local police.Police said the attackers first used explosive-laden quadcopters to strike the post before launching an ambush. Among those killed was Deputy Superintendent Diyar Khan, who had led reinforcements to the scene, local police said. District police officer Mujahid Hussain said the attackers also set three police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
Saudi Arabia seeks Red Sea coalition as Houthi shipping threat widens
Saudi Arabia is moving to assemble an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea, as Houthi threats to maritime traffic broaden and concerns grow over energy and supply-chain disruption. The proposed alliance is expected to be headquartered in Riyadh, and reports say it could be announced as early as Thursday. The effort comes after the Houthis imposed a maritime blockade on the kingdom on 20 July and amid reports that they may seek to levy tolls on vessels passing through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.The latest reporting says dozens of countries have been invited to join, although the membership... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
European Commission disburses EUR 3.47 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles and air defence
The European Commission said in Brussels on 30 Jul 2026 that it has disbursed another EUR 3.47 billion to Ukraine. The announcement identifies the payment as part of support for drones, missiles, air defence and fighter jets. The source does not provide details on delivery schedules, end users, battlefield use, or any Ukrainian or Commission response. It also does not state whether the funds are tied to a specific programme, agreement, or prior disbursement. This is a confirmed funding action involving Ukraine and military equipment categories. The only verified operational impact in the source is the release of the EUR... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
US strikes on Iran's Qeshm island as retaliation reports spread across the region
The United States Central Command said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran overnight, in a major escalation that followed an Iranian ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan. Reports from Iran said explosions were heard in several southern provinces, including on Qeshm Island, Bushehr, Kish, Abadan and Kazerun. The latest accounts also point to suspected retaliatory activity beyond Iran, with Jordan intercepting missiles and Kuwait and Egypt reporting incidents.CENTCOM said the operation hit military command centres, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defence sites, and maritime capabilities. It did not give exact... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Deadly unrest erupts around Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote
Deadly clashes have broken out in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during the first round of voting in regional elections, with protest leaders saying more than 30 people were killed. The violence has centred on demonstrations by the Joint Awami Action Committee, which has boycotted the vote and staged protests against the election process. Authorities have confirmed at least one security personnel was killed and five others were injured in the clashes.According to a video statement shared on Wednesday, a committee member said 20 supporters were killed during a march on Monday, when voting began, and that at least 10 more protesters died... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
France wildfire evacuations strain insurance and disaster risk systems in Europe
BRUSSELS, 30th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Europe is facing a growing challenge in containing the economic impact of climate-related natural disasters as wildfires, floods and heatwaves become more frequent, amid warnings that rising risks could render large parts of the continent uninsurable and place increasing pressure on governments and public finances.The widespread wildfires that swept parts of France and Spain in recent days, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes, have prompted European institutions to reassess disaster risk management mechanisms as insurers face mounting losses and home and property insurance premiums continue to rise.The growing risk has... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
Meloni hails final approval of law on recovery programmes for drug-related offenders
Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers, said she was satisfied with the final approval of a law strengthening the possibility for people convicted of offences committed as a result of drug addiction to undergo a recovery programme under house arrest at a therapeutic community instead of remaining in prison. The measure applies when the sentence does not exceed eight years' imprisonment. Meloni said the government draft law was further developed in the Senate with input from the opposition, including amendments proposed by opposition parties. She described the text as the result of a joint proposal from the entire... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:31 LONDON
Australia records first helium capture since 2023 as shortage persists
Australia has recorded its first helium capture since 2023 after Gold Hydrogen extracted the gas at its Ramsay 1 site on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. The company said the testing took place just outside Port Vincent over the weekend. The development comes as the global helium market remains under pressure from a shortage that has affected supply in Australia and elsewhere.The extraction is being described as the first helium capture in Australia since the closure of the Darwin production plant in 2023, which had been the only helium producer in the Southern Hemisphere. Gold Hydrogen said the gas was recovered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:15 LONDON
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Wildfire near Dunwich Heath forces evacuations close to Sizewell B
A major incident has been declared after a wildfire broke out at Dunwich Heath on the Suffolk coast. Homes have been evacuated, and a holiday park has also been cleared as firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze. The fire is burning in large heathland close to the coast and has prompted warnings for people to avoid the area.Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said its crews have focused on protecting properties including Coastguard Cottages, Mount Pleasant Farm and Cliff House Holiday Park. The fire broke out shortly after 5.30pm on Wednesday and spread towards St James' Church. Officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:12 LONDON
Shell profits double as oil prices rise after Iran war disrupts energy supplies
Shell has reported a sharp rise in second-quarter profits after the Iran war pushed up oil prices and disrupted global energy supplies. The company said earnings for the April-to-June period reached $9.84bn, more than double the $4.26bn recorded a year earlier. The increase came as the conflict affected flows of oil and liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments.Chief executive Wael Sawan said Shell's operational performance had delivered very strong results during what he described as another quarter of severe disruption in global energy markets. The company also said its first-half earnings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:09 LONDON
Amnesty says India's arms exports to Israel risk complicity in Gaza genocide
Amnesty International has accused India of continuing to supply weapons, ammunition and components to Israeli military suppliers despite the war in Gaza. In a report shared on Thursday, the rights group said the shipments create a substantial risk that the goods could be used in what it described as the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The allegation centres on trade flows that Amnesty says have continued since the start of the Israeli offensive on 7 October 2023.The report says Amnesty investigators analysed 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components sent from India to Israel since that date. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:06 LONDON
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapses in court and is taken to intensive care
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to intensive care in Kampala after collapsing unconscious during his treason trial, according to his wife. The 70-year-old was in court on Wednesday when he fell ill while objecting to state lawyers being appointed to represent him. Prison guards rushed him to hospital after the incident, which took place during a hearing at the High Court in the capital.Winnie Byanyima said on social media that her husband was unconscious, unable to speak and unresponsive even to a pain stimulus. She said he had been taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda's largest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:03 LONDON
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Assam floods worsen as death toll rises to 78 and more rain is forecast
Assam's flood emergency remains severe as the death toll has risen to 78 and more than three lakh people are still affected, according to the latest figures cited in the supplied report. Water levels are receding in parts of the state, but the overall situation remains critical. Fresh heavy-rain warnings have added to concerns that conditions could worsen again in the coming days.The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated locations across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland until August 1. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has warned that rainfall of 6-11 cm per day is likely in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine hit by fresh Russian strikes as Middle East tensions and market stress deepen
Russian missile and drone strikes hit cities across Ukraine overnight, killing at least eight people and wounding more than a dozen, with officials warning the toll could rise as rescue work continues. Kyiv and Lviv were among the targets, and Poland scrambled jets as the scale of the attack became clear. 🔗 🔗The conflict in the Middle East widened further after the United States launched fresh strikes on Iran, following a renewed wave of attacks across the region. Separate reporting said a US attack on Iran's Qeshm island killed three people, including a two year old child, while Iraq condemned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Jul 2026 08:39 LONDON
Sanctioned Iranian oil transfer activity continues off Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits
Satellite tracking has shown the Iranian crude tanker Humanity moving into waters off Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits and then switching off its automatic identification system, or AIS. The vessel had travelled through the Strait of Malacca and Singapore before veering northeast toward the Malaysian coast, according to the supplied material. Maritime security analysts say the pattern is consistent with preparations for a ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil.The tanker is described as a 330-metre crude carrier that reached the Eastern Outer Port Limits, a 1,200-square-kilometre anchorage area in the South China Sea about 70km off the coast. The supplied material... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 08:32 LONDON
Europe opens higher as DAX and FTSE jump on oil surge, weaker dollar and firmer gold
Executive summary: European equities opened with a broad risk-on tone, led by a sharp advance in Germany and the UK, while Brent crude, gold and the euro all moved higher. The DAX rose 2.8% and the FTSE 100 gained 2.6%, even as the wider Euro Stoxx 50 slipped modestly. The move comes against a backdrop of higher oil prices, a softer dollar and a market mood shaped by global rate and geopolitical uncertainty. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
CXMT stock market debut highlights China memory-chip push amid AI-driven shortages
China's CXMT has become mainland China's most valuable listed company after a stock market debut on Monday, in a development that underscores Beijing's push to build a more self-sufficient semiconductor industry. The memory-chip maker is seeking to expand production at a time when global demand for chips used in artificial intelligence data centres is tightening supply for consumer devices. The company's rise also reflects how shortages in one part of the technology market are feeding through to higher costs elsewhere.The company was valued at more than US$500 billion, or about $717 billion, in the debut, according to the supplied report.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences in New York as federal case adds Hezbollah charge
A New York federal court has convicted Hadi Matar of transnational terrorism and providing support to Hezbollah over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. The verdict adds a terrorism finding to a case that had already resulted in a 25-year prison sentence in a separate state proceeding for attempted murder. The federal trial was heard in Buffalo, in western New York, where the attack took place at the Chautauqua Institution.According to the court record described in the supplied material, prosecutors argued that Matar was motivated by a 1989 fatwa issued by Iran's religious leader calling for Rushdie's death. They... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 07:59 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei and Kospi slump, Hang Seng and ASX 200 rise
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan and South Korea under heavy pressure while Hong Kong and Australia posted gains. The Nikkei 225 fell -4.2% and the Kospi dropped -21.4% in the supplied data, while the Hang Seng rose +2.7% and the ASX 200 added +1.5%. WTI crude climbed +3.7%, gold edged higher, and the yen and yuan both strengthened modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Bolivia court issues new arrest warrant for Evo Morales
A court in Bolivia has issued a new arrest warrant for former president Evo Morales, according to the Santa Cruz district prosecutor's office. The source says the warrant is tied to protest-linked allegations and names armed uprising and terrorism among the accusations under investigation. The text identifies the prosecutor's office in Santa Cruz as the source of the information. It does not provide additional detail on the court ruling, the timing of the warrant, or any enforcement action already taken. The source also does not specify Morales's current location, whether police have moved to execute the warrant, or any immediate... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 06:02 LONDON
