Shell reports sharp profit jump as Middle East conflict lifts oil and gas prices
Shell has reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit after the Middle East conflict pushed up oil and gas prices and disrupted global energy supplies. The company said adjusted profit for the July-to-September quarter reached $10.8bn, more than double the $5.432bn it made in the same period a year earlier. The results came as the company described the quarter as one marked by continued severe disruption to the global energy system.The figure beat analyst expectations of $10.33bn and was also higher than Shell's second-quarter profit of $9.836bn. The company said it would return $5bn to shareholders over the next three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as DAX and CAC rally, FTSE slips, energy and FX moves shape the tone
Executive summary: European equities opened with a clear split, continental benchmarks advanced while the FTSE 100 edged lower. The DAX and CAC 40 both gained more than 1%, the Euro Stoxx 50 rose 1.64%, and the FTSE 100 slipped 0.15%. Commodity moves were more dramatic, Brent crude fell 4.53% while natural gas jumped 16.22%, adding a sharp energy signal to the session. FX also leaned against the euro and pound, with EUR/USD and GBP/USD both lower, while USD/JPY pushed higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
At least 68 killed in high-speed train collision south of Madrid as investigation begins
At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, according to the latest confirmed figures. The crash happened on Wednesday and has triggered a full investigation into how the disaster unfolded. It is the second deadly high-speed rail accident in Spain in nine months, deepening concern over rail safety.Officials have said the inquiry will examine the circumstances of the collision and the sequence of events leading up to it. The incident took place south of the capital, in a region that has now become the focus of national attention.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo closes sharply higher as Nikkei breaks to fresh highs, Asia-Pacific follows risk-on lead
Executive summary: Tokyo led a broad Asia-Pacific advance, with the Nikkei 225 jumping +3.1% and the Kospi surging +7.3% as regional equities extended a strong risk-on move. The rally came alongside a softer yuan, a firmer dollar against the yen, and mixed commodity action, with natural gas spiking while silver and palladium fell. The move matters because it shows investors still favor cyclicals and equities even as FX and commodities send more cautious signals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
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North Korea fires around a dozen ballistic missiles off east coast amid rising tensions with South Korea
North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, according to South Korea's defence ministry. The launches were detected in the Wonsan area and were directed toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. South Korean officials said the missiles flew about 250 kilometres, and that surveillance had been stepped up for any further launches.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said its military detected the missiles and that South Korea and the United States were conducting a detailed analysis of their exact specifications. The Japan Coast Guard had earlier urged ships... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
EU prepares new tool to cut strategic dependence on China
The European Commission is due to present a new instrument in early December aimed at pushing companies to diversify suppliers and reduce strategic dependencies on a single country. The proposal is expected to be unveiled a week before a meeting of European Union leaders. While China is not named in the draft description, the measure is clearly intended to address vulnerabilities linked to Beijing.The plan follows a year in which supply-chain pressure exposed how dependent some European industries remain on Chinese inputs. According to the supporting material, Beijing blocked exports of rare earths in 2025 during a trade dispute with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Report alleges North Korean workers are being brokered into Russia under forced-labour conditions
A new investigation has alleged that Russian brokers are advertising North Korean workers to companies and placing them in jobs under forced-labour conditions. The report says the workers are being sent into sectors tied to Russia's war economy, while most of their earnings are diverted away from them. It also alleges that the arrangement helps finance North Korea's ballistic missile programme.The investigation was carried out over nine months by the human rights group Global Rights Compliance, which said its researchers posed undercover as representatives of a prospective company. According to the report, the network is run by Moscow-based businessman Vladimir... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as count nears completion
With more than 90% of ballots counted, Israel's election remains deadlocked, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc on 53 seats and the opposition on 67. The latest figures leave no clear winner and keep coalition negotiations at the centre of the political process. The result also raises the possibility of a return to the polls if no governing arrangement can be assembled.The Central Electoral Commission said it began counting mail-in ballots at 1 am on Thursday, while the president had already urged parties to do everything possible to form a coalition and avoid another election. The opposition total includes 48 seats for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
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Alleged Russian sabotage campaign raises escalation fears across Europe
European officials are warning that a pattern of alleged Russian activity across the continent is deepening fears of escalation. The claims include fighter jets entering the airspace of Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, suspected drones being shot down over Poland, Finland and the Baltic states, and alleged sabotage linked to the border with Belarus. The report also points to separate accusations involving the Black Sea, where Ukraine says Russian drones sank four cargo ships just outside Bulgarian territorial waters.The allegations are presented as part of what officials and analysts describe as a shadow war in Europe. In the account, Russia is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Turkey renews maritime deal push with Egypt amid Eastern Mediterranean dispute
Turkey has renewed its offer to sign a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt, in a move that comes days after Libya's eastern parliament approved a disputed 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime deal. The latest development adds a new layer to long-running disagreements over sea boundaries and jurisdiction in the Eastern Mediterranean. It also highlights how Ankara's recent diplomatic gains in Libya are intersecting with its efforts to manage relations with Cairo.Turkey's Ministry of National Defence made the renewed offer on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. Ankara said Egypt could gain more than 15,000 square kilometres of maritime jurisdiction under a deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:03 LONDON
Russia says more than 600 drones launched toward Moscow overnight
Russia said air defences intercepted most of 613 drones launched toward Moscow overnight, in what officials described as a major attack on the capital. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 231 of the unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed on approach to the city, while the rest were neutralised on distant approaches between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The incident was described as the latest in a series of major drone assaults targeting the Moscow region.According to the reported figures, the attack unfolded over several hours and involved a large number of drones approaching the city from different directions. The mayor said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
Costa to travel to Montreal for EU-Canada summit on 29-30 October
European Council President António Costa will travel to Montreal, Canada, for the 21st EU-Canada summit on 29 and 30 October. He will represent the European Union together with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Canada will be represented by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The summit is being framed by both sides as a major milestone in EU-Canada relations. Leaders are expected to launch an "Alliance for the Future," described as a framework for shared prosperity and economic security. The initiative is intended to be underpinned by new measures to strengthen people-to-people ties, deepen economic relations and reinforce the joint... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
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EU ministers to discuss soaring fuel prices as winter supply concerns intensify
EU energy ministers are due to discuss energy security and affordability as oil and natural gas prices rise ahead of the winter heating season. The meeting comes after European wholesale gas prices briefly touched €100 per megawatt hour, the highest level since December 2022. Officials are also weighing how to ease pressure on households and businesses as storage levels remain below last year.EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said the bloc was in a very serious situation, while warning that the immediate issue was not yet a security of supply crisis. He said affordability was just as urgent, arguing that available... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Tokyo opens with a risk-on surge in Korea and Japan, while Hong Kong lags as commodities split
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp divergence, led by a powerful rally in Seoul and a strong advance in Tokyo, while Hong Kong slipped and mainland China was little changed. The move came alongside a jump in natural gas, firmer gold, a weaker yen and softer oil, underscoring a session shaped by rate expectations, commodity rotation and currency moves. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Northern Territory teen charged over terrorism allegations and 3D-printed gun schematics
Police in Australia's Northern Territory have charged a teenager with terrorism and extremism offences after a raid that investigators say uncovered documents likely to facilitate a terrorist act and schematics for 3D-printed firearms. The search was carried out yesterday after a tip-off from a member of the public, according to a joint statement from investigators. The case is being handled by the Australian Federal Police, NT Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation as part of a joint counter-terrorism investigation.Investigators allege the teenager accessed, discussed and reposted violent extremist material on social media. They said the search warrant led officers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Israel election ends without clear winner as vote count nears completion
Israel's election remains unresolved as nearly 90% of ballots have been counted, leaving both major blocs short of the 61 seats needed to govern. The latest figures point to a close but inconclusive result in the 120-member Knesset, with no party or alliance on course to secure an outright majority. The count is still under way, and the final distribution of seats could shift as additional ballots are processed.The Israeli Central Elections Committee said it had counted more than five million votes by 9pm local time on Wednesday. On current projections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is expected to win... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
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Australia regulator warns Santos over Barossa project non-compliance
Australia's offshore petroleum regulator has warned Santos over continued non-compliance at its Barossa gas project, after inspections found concerns about fuel use and gas burn-off. The warning relates to the multi-billion-dollar development offshore from Darwin, where gas from the Barossa facility is sent to Santos's LNG plant on Darwin Harbour. The regulator said the issues had still not been resolved after a later offshore inspection in the Timor Sea.In a letter seen by the ABC, the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority said it had issued Santos with a warning after an inspection of its onshore gas storage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
UN experts condemn police force in French student protests amid mass arrests
United Nations experts have criticised the French authorities over what they described as the excessive use of force against nationwide student protests. In a statement on Wednesday, the experts said the scale of arrests and detention, affecting several thousand people and mainly minors, appeared disproportionate and risked discouraging peaceful assembly. The protests have been continuing since mid-September and have spread beyond school-related grievances to wider anger over the cost of living.The experts said the response had been too heavily focused on security, even though authorities had launched several initiatives in October to try to open dialogue with students. Among those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 23:02 LONDON
Iran warns of market fallout from any new Israeli attack amid Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran has warned that any new Israeli-led attack would have a devastating impact on international markets, as votes were being counted in an Israeli election that could shape the next phase of the regional war. The warning came as Tehran said it was discussing a seven-day plan with mediators to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is one of the world's most important energy routes and has been at the centre of the wider confrontation.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X that the risk of economic damage from any Israeli military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
Australian military report says SAS officers knew of unlawful 'throwdowns' in Afghanistan
A newly released Australian Defence Force inspector-general report says some SAS officers knew soldiers under their command were planting weapons on dead Afghan civilians to make them appear to be combatants. The report says the practice, described as "throwdowns," was not stopped despite officers having actual knowledge of misconduct in theatre. It adds a new layer to long-running scrutiny of Australian special forces conduct in Afghanistan.The executive summary of the 2021 investigation was posted online this week. It examines the cultural context of the special operations command and describes a "breakdown of command" and erosion of military discipline during operations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON
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U.S. Attorney's Office in Nebraska announces election integrity strategy for early voting
Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska, in coordination with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, announced a comprehensive election integrity strategy on Wednesday. The office said the plan is aimed at overseeing federal voting protections and investigating potential election fraud. The announcement comes as early voting continues in Nebraska for the 2026 midterm elections. The source does not name a specific incident, case, or allegation, but it states that federal authorities are moving to monitor voting protections and fraud concerns during the election period. No further operational details were provided in the source. The material identifies Nebraska as... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 22:03 LONDON
UN investigators say civilians in Sudan's El Obeid face drone attacks and arrests
UN-appointed independent investigators said civilians in Sudan's El Obeid are trapped between drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces and arbitrary arrests by the Sudanese Armed Forces. The investigators said on Wednesday that people in the city are living in constant fear of the RSF drones. They also said civilians face a wave of arbitrary arrests by the SAF. The source does not give casualty figures, names of detainees, or details of specific strikes. The report frames El Obeid as an active civilian pressure point in Sudan's conflict, with both armed actors affecting daily life in the city. No further... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 22:02 LONDON
UN vote on Cuba embargo support falls to 30-year low amid diplomatic row
The United Nations General Assembly has again voted to call for an end to the United States embargo on Cuba, but support for the resolution has fallen to its lowest level in more than 30 years. The measure passed with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions, according to the tally released after the session in New York. That is the weakest level of support since 1995, and well below last year's backing from more than 160 countries.The vote is nonbinding, but it is closely watched as a measure of international opinion on the long-running dispute. Germany, Italy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Trump says U.S. will receive 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil after military operation
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "It was just determined that the Dumocrats in Alaska, despite their sworn statements to the contrary, put a man named Dan Sullivan on the Ballot in order to confuse the Public with respect to Highly Esteemed Senator Dan Sullivan. This is Voter Fraud at the Highest Level, and the Dumocrat Candidate, who was involved in the scheme, Mary Peltola, should be removed from the Ballot and prosecuted, So should the FAKE Dan Sullivan. This behavior in our Elections cannot be allowed to continue. Thank you for... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Australia partly releases secret inquiry into SAS culture and command failures in Afghanistan
Australia has partly released the findings of a long-secret military inquiry into the culture and command structure of its Special Air Service regiment during the war in Afghanistan. The executive summary says deep systemic problems inside the SAS, together with failures higher up the chain of command, helped create conditions in which alleged war crimes could occur. The report was completed years ago but has only now been made public in summary form.The inquiry found what it described as an "abandonment of curiosity" within the Australian Defence Force leadership and an "inversion of authority" inside SAS units. It said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech wobbles, small caps and chips lead the advance
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all lower, while the Russell 2000, semiconductor shares and several cyclical pockets outperformed. The sharpest single-stock move in the data was Meta’s steep drop, while Tesla, natural gas, gold and AI/chip stocks posted notable gains. The session also showed a split between pressure on large-cap tech and resilience in rate-sensitive and cyclical areas. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
Trump expands voter-fraud hunt ahead of US midterms
US President Donald Trump is widening his push to investigate alleged voter fraud as the midterm campaign intensifies, with attention focused on states that are usually considered safe for Republicans. The latest reporting points to Ohio as a key stop in his campaign blitz, after a visit to Texas the previous day. The move comes as Republicans and Democrats prepare for a closely watched battle for control of Congress.According to the supplied material, Trump is due to travel to Ohio for what would be his third visit to the state this month. Ohio has historically been reliable for Republicans in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:37 LONDON
Belgium finance and tax agency hit by cyberattack, taking MyMinfin offline
Belgium's Federal Public Service Finance said its digital services were disrupted on Wednesday by a cyberattack, forcing the temporary shutdown of its online tax portal and several other services. The agency said MyMinfin, the platform used by individuals and businesses to manage tax returns and other financial documents, had been taken offline as a precaution. Officials said they were investigating the incident and securing systems while services remained unavailable.The finance agency said some upcoming tax filing deadlines affected by the disruption would be extended, with new dates to be announced later. It did not give a timeline for when the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:34 LONDON
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Putin says Russia is in close contact with Musk over satellite technology as Rassvet expands
President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is in close contact with Elon Musk over satellite technology, as Moscow promotes its Rassvet internet project and compares it with Starlink. He made the remarks at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, saying the two systems should not interfere with each other in orbit. Putin described Musk as a "real genius" and said Russia values contact with American partners despite wider political tensions.Putin said Rassvet is Russia's own satellite internet project and that it remains at an early stage. He said the country is working hard on the system and that the aim is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:31 LONDON
Israel election leaves no clear path to government amid coalition deadlock
Israel's first election since the October 7 attacks has produced no clear winner, leaving the country facing another period of coalition bargaining. Provisional results indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance of right and far-right parties is short of a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. The main opposition bloc, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, also does not have enough seats to govern alone.The vote was marked by record turnout and is being described as one of the most consequential elections in years. Parties representing Palestinian citizens of Israel made unprecedented gains, adding another layer of complexity to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Israel election aftermath: Netanyahu bloc falls short as Arab parties make historic gains and fraud claims emerge
Israel is facing a period of political uncertainty after its first election since the October 7 attacks produced no clear governing majority. Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has accused Arab parties of election fraud, while the opposition also fell short of the numbers needed to form a government. The result leaves coalition talks at the centre of the country's next political phase.According to the supplied material, Arab parties won an unprecedented 17 to 18 seats in the 120-member parliament. Likud alleged that some Arab parties engaged in vote buying, voter intimidation and ballot manipulation, but it did not present proof. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow as Putin rejects 'neo-colonialism' and seeks deeper ties
President Vladimir Putin has told African leaders gathered in Moscow that Russia does not pursue what he described as neo-colonial exploitation of the continent. Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, he said Moscow wanted to expand cooperation in agriculture and in the local processing of raw materials. He also said Russia was prepared to widen the geographical reach of agricultural shipments to African countries.Putin addressed delegations from 48 African countries, including 22 represented by heads of state, according to the summit remarks. He said Russia's business interests were focused on creating jobs and tax revenue through local processing rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Russian Woman Charged in New York Hate Crime Case After Manhattan Stabbings
Federal authorities in New York say ANNA MOCHALOVA was arrested on charges of committing hate crimes in connection with assaults on two Jewish men in and around the Diamond District in Manhattan on October 21, 2026. The arrest was announced by United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jamie McDonald, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI New York Field Office James C. Barnacle, Jr., and New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. The source identifies the case as a federal hate-crime matter and ties it directly to the Manhattan attacks. The public statement gives no... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 19:03 LONDON
Andy Burnham rules out UK general election within next 12 months
Andy Burnham has ruled out calling a general election in the next 12 months, pushing back against speculation from opposition parties that he could seek an early vote. He said he could "rule out calling a general election in the next 12 months" when asked directly about the prospect of a snap poll. The next UK general election is due by August 2029.Burnham's comments came after Conservatives and Reform UK suggested he might go to the country sooner than expected. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said earlier this month that Burnham may call an election early, arguing that the political climate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
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CSIRO faces scrutiny over transparency on Darwin LNG methane leak
Australia's national science agency is facing criticism over its handling of a major methane leak linked to Santos's Darwin LNG plant. Internal emails and messages released under freedom of information laws show staff were concerned about public scrutiny after reporting on the leak intensified. The material relates to a design fault in the Darwin LNG tank that allowed methane to escape for years before the issue became public.The newly released correspondence shows CSIRO staff discussing how to respond to questions about the agency's role and how to manage the fallout from the reporting. According to the documents, some staff described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ebola crisis deepens as Israel deadlock, Ukraine fighting and market swings dominate
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, with health officials warning the crisis is worsening after attacks on health workers and a separate African public health warning that the virus could spread beyond the continent, including to the UK. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel’s election has again produced a hung parliament, with partial results and exit polls leaving Benjamin Netanyahu short of a majority and Arab parties potentially holding the balance of power. Netanyahu has accused unnamed opponents of trying to steal the vote, while senior figures on the right have sharpened their rhetoric... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Oct 2026 18:31 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties face exclusion from coalition talks
Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has accused Israel's main political leaders of racism after both major blocs ruled out working with Arab parties despite their strong showing in the election. With 85% of the vote counted, Arab parties are on course for a record 19 seats, potentially giving them decisive leverage in coalition talks. But the numbers still leave neither bloc close to the 61 seats needed to govern, prolonging the deadlock.According to the Central Elections Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is ahead with at least 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48. Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Sudan war and inflation leave families struggling to survive in Khartoum
Families in Sudan's capital are struggling to keep up with sharply rising food prices and falling incomes as the country's war grinds on. In Khartoum, residents described daily routines shaped by uncertainty, debt and skipped meals as they try to feed children and cover basic costs. The pressure is especially severe for households with relatives on the front lines or without stable work.One woman, Rasha Abdelaziz Musa, said she works seven hours a day selling tea and still cannot be sure she can feed her four children by the end of the day. Her husband, a member of the Sudanese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:05 LONDON
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Two Florida Men Indicted in Federal Fraud and Money Laundering Case
Christopher Jason Brossett, 45, and Brady Allen Howard, 59, both of Destin, Florida, have been indicted in federal court in Pensacola on seven counts tied to an alleged fraudulent insurance scheme. The counts include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Brossett was separately indicted on two counts of money laundering. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. The source gives no further details on the alleged scheme, the evidence, the timeline, or any court outcome beyond the federal indictment. The only verified facts are the identities, ages, home city, charging venue, and the listed offenses.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
UK orders departments to cut capital budgets to help fill defence funding gap
The UK government has told every department to find 1% cuts in their capital budgets to help cover a £4.7bn shortfall in the Defence Investment Plan. The move adds fresh pressure on ministers to explain how they will meet higher defence-spending targets in the years ahead. It also comes after earlier reductions were already made this year to help fund the first stage of the plan.The funding gap sits within a wider programme that has an overall price tag of £15bn, of which £10.3bn was already covered through earlier budget changes. Capital budgets are used for long-term investment rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Poland chosen to host €227m Patriot missile maintenance centre
Poland has been selected to host a European maintenance centre for PAC-3 missiles used in Patriot air defence systems, in a decision announced on Wednesday. The project is valued at about one billion zlotys, or €227 million, and is intended to support the upkeep of missiles used by allied air defence forces. The move follows months of talks with the United States and gives Poland the edge over Germany, the Netherlands and Norway.Deputy defence minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka said Poland's bid received the highest score at the application stage. She announced the decision in a post on X and later spoke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Israel election partial results show Netanyahu ahead but still short of majority
Partial results from Israel's general election now put Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc on 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, with 85% of ballots counted. That leaves his camp short of the 61 seats needed for a majority, even as it remains ahead of the bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. The count is still incomplete, and absentee ballots have yet to be tallied.According to the supplied figures, Eisenkot's bloc is on 48 seats, while between 430,000 and 480,000 absentee ballots from soldiers and diplomats remain outstanding. Both leaders have said they will try to form a governing coalition, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
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Ethiopia says it has received 12 Russian Su-35 jets and plans S-400 purchase
Ethiopia has announced that it has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire four S-400 air defence batteries. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made the announcement during a visit to Moscow for the two-day Russia-Africa Summit. The statement comes as Ethiopian forces continue fighting in the northern Tigray region and in the neighbouring Amhara region.Abiy said the warplanes arrived a year earlier than expected under an existing agreement with Moscow. He thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for helping speed up the delivery. In a post on X, he said the new equipment would strengthen Ethiopia's ability to "preemptively... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Ethiopia clashes drive 50,000 people into Kenya as fresh crossings continue
Fighting in southern Ethiopia has pushed an estimated 50,000 people across the border into Kenya, according to the United Nations. The displacement follows clashes linked to forces in Ethiopia's Somali and Oromia regions, with the unrest first erupting on 20 October. Fresh crossings are still being recorded, and aid agencies say the number could change quickly.The UN refugee agency said the figure had risen sharply from 36,000 reported the previous day. Fatima Mohammed-Cole, the agency's representative in Kenya, said local authorities estimated that up to 50,000 people had crossed into the country. She added that many of those fleeing were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:06 LONDON
Kremlin says Europeans will be excluded from next Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
The Kremlin has said European countries will not be included in the next round of talks on Ukraine planned for Abu Dhabi. The comments come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv wants Europe involved in the process and that trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are expected between November 6 and November 10 in the United Arab Emirates. The competing accounts underline continuing disagreement over who should take part in efforts to shape the next phase of diplomacy.According to a Kremlin foreign policy aide, the issue of European participation was not discussed during a 90-minute phone call... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as energy, metals and gold diverge, while the euro and sterling soften
Executive summary: European equities finished higher overall, led by the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40, while the FTSE 100 slipped. The move came alongside a sharp jump in natural gas, a drop in Brent crude, firmer gold, and weaker euro and sterling exchange rates. The pattern points to a market balancing growth optimism, energy-price swings and currency pressure ahead of major policy and macro catalysts. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Dozens injured after high-speed train collision near Toledo in Spain
A high-speed train collision near Toledo in central Spain has left dozens of people injured and sent emergency crews searching through mangled wreckage. The crash happened shortly before 9am on the Madrid-Seville line, between Mora, Orgaz and Urda. Two carriages were knocked off the tracks after a Renfe AVE train struck the rear of a stopped Iryo train.Regional officials said 58 people required hospital treatment, with about 50 described as seriously injured. The Renfe train was carrying 397 passengers, while the Iryo service had 147 people on board, including a baby. The stopped train had reportedly halted after a signal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:36 LONDON
Israel election remains undecided as Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers
Uncertainty remained over Israel's election on Wednesday as vote counting continued and neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing, religious bloc nor the centrist bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot appeared on course for a majority in the Knesset. The result leaves the country facing another period of coalition bargaining, with no clear winner yet able to claim the 61 seats needed to govern. A surprise rise in support for Arab parties has added a new variable to the final arithmetic.With more than 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu and his allies were hovering around 53 seats, while Eisenkot's "Change" bloc was just... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
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Cyclone Arnab kills at least three as it moves inland after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab has killed at least three people after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh, with officials saying the very severe cyclonic storm has now moved fully inland. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to India's east coast, damaging homes, uprooting trees and disrupting power supply in several areas. Authorities said the immediate focus is now on rescue, restoration and assessing the full extent of the damage.A senior official at the National Disaster Response Force said Andhra Pradesh had been the worst affected and confirmed that three people had lost their lives. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Gulf states intensify diplomacy with Iran amid push for regional security pact
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman have stepped up diplomacy with Iran in an effort to reduce regional tensions and explore a possible security framework or non-aggression pact. The latest contacts took place in Tehran on Monday, alongside separate remarks by Oman's foreign minister in Cambridge calling for a regional arrangement that would reduce reliance on the United States as the main security guarantor. The talks come amid fears of renewed conflict and further attacks linked to Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen.The Tehran meeting included Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, according to the supplied material, and also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
