Venezuela and Israel restore consular relations after diplomatic thaw
Venezuela and Israel have agreed to restore consular relations, marking a notable shift after years of severed ties. The announcement was made on Tuesday and follows a period of warming contacts between the two governments. It also comes after Israeli emergency assistance in Venezuela following twin earthquakes that damaged the South American country.Venezuela's foreign minister, Felix Plasencia Gonzalez, said the decision came after Israel deployed a team to Venezuela in response to the earthquakes. He said the two governments had agreed to continue bilateral technical cooperation linked to emergency and recovery efforts. They also plan to establish a coordination mechanism... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 20:35 LONDON
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UNESCO warns Afghan girls remain barred from secondary education as numbers rise
UNESCO has said about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are currently barred from secondary school, renewing pressure on the Taliban administration over its restrictions on female education. The agency said the figure has risen by 200,000 since last year and could reach four million by 2030 if the policy is not reversed. Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where girls and women are prevented from attending secondary schools and universities.The latest warning was issued on Tuesday and comes as the Taliban continues to enforce a ban first imposed in March 2022 on girls' secondary education. Women were later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
US rights groups file new legal challenge to sanctions campaign against ICC
Four US-based human rights groups have filed a new lawsuit in the United States challenging the Trump administration's sanctions campaign against the International Criminal Court. The case was filed on Tuesday and argues that the measures go beyond presidential authority and interfere with constitutionally protected rights. It is the latest legal challenge to a policy that has drawn criticism from rights advocates and international law experts.The plaintiffs are the American Friends Service Committee, the Centre for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch and the Open Society Institute. They say the sanctions against the court and organisations that cooperate with it force... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 20:03 LONDON
Brazil Supreme Court to hear cases that could weaken Amazon protections
Brazil's Supreme Court is due to hear several cases on Wednesday that could reshape legal protections for the Amazon rainforest and affect Indigenous land rights. The hearings come after lawmakers overrode several environmental vetoes issued by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. They also follow a separate round of motions the court began reviewing on Friday linked to a 2025 ruling that rejected the so-called time limit thesis on Indigenous land claims.The cases place some of Brazil's most consequential environmental disputes before the country's top court. One issue concerns the future of the soya moratorium, an agreement that barred major... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Baltic defence startups race to build low-cost tools against Russian hybrid threats
Startups in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are developing defence technologies aimed at countering what they see as a growing Russian hybrid threat. The companies are focusing on rapid innovation in areas such as drones, autonomy, cybersecurity and electronic warfare. Their work comes as the war in Ukraine continues to reshape military technology and battlefield tactics.The reported effort is being driven by the view that smaller firms can move faster than traditional defence contractors. One defence researcher cited in the report said startups are often able to develop technologies quickly and provide niche solutions that larger companies do not usually address.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly conflict, disasters and political shocks dominate a grim global day
Yemen's government says four crew members were killed when a small cargo ship was hit in the Red Sea, in an attack it blames on the Houthis, underlining the continuing danger to shipping in the waterway. 🔗In Gaza, health reporting said miscarriages have tripled between January and June as pregnancy care worsens amid displacement and shortages, while Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15 point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US led Board of Peace, deepening his public dispute with Donald Trump. 🔗 🔗Ukraine and Russia kept up overnight strikes, with President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Moscow of using North Korean missiles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 18:20 LONDON
Lebanon abolishes death penalty as parliament backs historic reform
Lebanon's parliament has approved a law abolishing capital punishment, in a move that makes the country the first in the Middle East to formally end the death penalty. The legislation was passed on Tuesday after lawmakers made several amendments, according to the speaker's office. The new penalty replaces death sentences with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.A majority of the 128-member assembly voted in favour of the change, with Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc the exception, according to the supporting material. Justice Minister Adel Nassar, who was present in parliament, described the vote as a historic step. Rights groups also welcomed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 18:02 LONDON
Trump outlines options on Iran as shipping tensions and Hormuz talks continue
US President Donald Trump has set out what he described as two broad options for dealing with Iran, saying Washington could either let the country's economy fail or strike it "really, really hard." He made the remarks in a phone interview, where he also said he was still "sort of negotiating" and accused Iranian officials of being "very devious negotiators." The comments come as conflict and maritime tensions in the region continue to shape diplomacy around the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said one approach would be to "just bop along and look how bad they're doing," adding that the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
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Heavy rain floods Manila and Luzon as death toll rises to at least 16
Nine days of heavy rain, intensified by tropical storms, have flooded parts of Manila and the wider island of Luzon in the northern Philippines. Workers were seen wading through a rubbish-filled river in the capital as floodwater carried debris through the city. The weather system has also disrupted daily life across the main island, with schools and government offices closed in affected areas.Rescuers said on Monday that floods, landslides and accidents linked to the prolonged rain had killed at least 16 people in the northern Philippines. The rainfall was described as equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 17:35 LONDON
Hungary parliament elects Andras Baka as new president
Hungary's parliament has confirmed Andras Baka as the country's next president in a secret ballot, marking another significant change under the new political leadership in Budapest. The National Assembly voted on Tuesday to approve the former Supreme Court chief, who was nominated by the Tisza party. He is due to take office on August 19.Lawmakers backed Baka by 140 votes to six, with no abstentions, according to the parliamentary result. Fidesz, the party that dominated Hungarian politics until its defeat in April, boycotted the vote. Tisza lawmakers said Baka's experience would be an important asset as they lay the foundations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
Zelensky says North Korean missiles used as overnight strikes kill seven in Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine and Russia have continued exchanging overnight strikes, with President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Moscow of using North Korean missiles in attacks on Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said strikes on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia killed seven people and injured at least 24, while Russian authorities said Ukrainian drones hit warehouses belonging to the online retailer Wildberries in Voronezh. The latest attacks add to a pattern of reciprocal strikes that has intensified in recent days.Zelensky said in a video address that Russia could not wage war without reinforcements from North Korea, and said this was the first time Moscow had relied on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
Russia releases former US Marine Robert Gilman on humanitarian grounds
Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022, and he is being flown to Washington, DC, on a US plane. The release was described as being on humanitarian grounds, according to Kirill Dmitriev, the special envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Gilman, who is from Massachusetts, had been reported to be in extremely poor health before the decision.Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey said Gilman had been "essentially catatonic" and was battling a severe case of pneumonia before he was freed. Markey also said that about 50 days ago, Gilman was diagnosed with a dissociative stupor,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Houthis blamed for deadly Red Sea cargo ship attack as death toll rises to four
Yemen's government says four crew members were killed when a small cargo ship was struck in the Red Sea in an attack it blames on the Houthis. The vessel was hit south of the port of Mocha, and officials said three ballistic missiles were used. The incident is being treated as the first deadly Houthi attack on a vessel since the wider conflict involving Iran escalated.According to Yemen's transport ministry, the dead were three Pakistanis and one Indonesian. The ship was carrying food, the ministry said, and the strike caused a fire on board. A maritime risk management company said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 16:59 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as energy and precious metals surge, FTSE 100 slips on stronger oil and firmer FX moves
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40 posting gains while the FTSE 100 finished lower. The biggest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude jumped sharply, gold and silver extended strong advances, and natural gas also rose. FX was comparatively calmer, with the euro and sterling edging higher against the dollar, while USD/JPY climbed. The pattern points to a market still reacting to geopolitical and inflation-sensitive inputs, with energy strength supporting some sectors and pressuring others. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Coalition backs One Nation bill to bar Australians with terrorist links from returning home
The Coalition has signalled support for a One Nation migration bill that would seek to prevent Australian citizens with links to overseas terrorist groups from returning home. The move lifts Pauline Hanson's policy proposal into the centre of a national security debate in Canberra. It also creates an unusual alignment between the opposition and One Nation ahead of the bill's introduction to the Senate on Wednesday.Opposition leader Angus Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan both indicated they would back the legislation, despite previously vowing to fight Hanson's right-wing party. Senior Coalition figures, including shadow foreign minister Ted O'Brien and shadow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 16:36 LONDON
Po River drought threatens farms and water supplies in northern Italy
The Po River is running exceptionally low across northern Italy, raising concerns for farms, navigation and municipal water supplies. In several stretches, the river has narrowed to a shallow channel, with exposed gravel banks and muddy water visible near the Ticino confluence and around Pavia. The situation is also affecting Turin, where crews have been clearing invasive aquatic plants from the river near the city centre.The Po River Basin Authority says flows are well below seasonal averages, with levels at some monitoring stations approaching or exceeding records set during the severe drought of 2022. Tanker deliveries are already reaching more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 16:33 LONDON
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Spokane-area wildfires burn 10,000 acres and destroy more than 900 homes
Wildfires in and around Spokane, Washington have burned about 10,000 acres, destroyed more than 900 homes and forced more than 64,000 residents to evacuate. The fires spread rapidly across the area in strong winds, leaving neighbourhoods heavily damaged and prompting a major emergency response. No serious injuries or deaths have been reported in Spokane so far.The latest confirmed figures place the fires among the most destructive in the region this season. Officials said the blazes were moving quickly because of the wind conditions, while drought has added to the wider fire risk across the Pacific Northwest. The fires were described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Dozens killed in firefight between armed group and police in Nigeria's Kebbi State
At least 29 people were killed in a firefight between police and a heavily armed group in Nigeria's Kebbi State, according to police. The clash took place on Monday as the group was travelling from Zamfara State to Kebbi State. Police said the group numbered around 240 men and was moving on more than 200 motorcycles.Police spokesman Bashir Usman said officers confronted the group and lost 10 personnel in the engagement. Two other officers were injured and are receiving medical treatment, he said. Police also said 17 suspected bandits and two civilians were killed, although the final figures are still... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
Residents told to stay inside during Putin visit to Novosibirsk
Residents in parts of Novosibirsk have been told to stay inside and keep away from windows as Vladimir Putin visits the Siberian city. People living along Bolshevistskaya Street were also warned not to use electronic or optical devices while the president's motorcade passes. The instructions were issued as part of security measures around the visit, which is Putin's first to Novosibirsk since 2018.According to the supporting report, locals were told to avoid going outside, not to approach their windows and to park vehicles away from the road. The guidance was presented as a precaution to prevent what officials described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 15:35 LONDON
Miscarriages triple in Gaza as pregnancy care worsens amid displacement and shortages
Health reporting from Gaza says miscarriages have tripled between January and June, adding to concerns over the safety of pregnancy in the territory. More than 3,950 cases were recorded by the health ministry over that period, according to figures reported on 23 July. The data suggest that there was roughly one miscarriage for every five live births.Doctors quoted in the reporting said pregnancy has become more dangerous because of displacement, overcrowding, unsanitary living conditions, food insecurity, unsafe water and limited access to medical follow-up. Dr Rewaa Nasser, a gynaecology and obstetrics specialist at Al-Shifa Medical Complex, said her maternity ward... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Iran appoints new senior military and security commanders after wartime losses
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed six senior commanders across the country's military and security apparatus, in a reshuffle that analysts say is designed to strengthen the wartime command structure. The changes affect the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Armed Forces General Staff and the Basij domestic security force. They come amid continued scrutiny of how Tehran is reorganising its leadership after recent conflict losses.Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi was confirmed on Monday as commander-in-chief of the IRGC with the rank of major-general, officially succeeding Mohammad Pakpour, who was killed during the US-Israel attack on Iran in late February. Senior... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Energy, Metals and Oil Surge While Tech and Crypto Slip
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones edged higher while the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 slipped. The clearest move was in commodities, where WTI crude, natural gas, gold and silver all posted outsized gains, lifting energy shares and signaling a stronger inflation and geopolitics backdrop. Tech, chips and crypto were softer, while banks and defense stocks held modest gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Drone attack triggers major fire at Libya's Zawiya refinery as attacks continue
Firefighters and emergency crews are still battling a major blaze at Libya's Zawiya refinery after a drone strike hit a fuel tank at the country's largest operating oil facility. The plant is west of Tripoli, and the fire followed a series of attacks on the same site over two days. The National Oil Corporation said the latest strike hit a tank containing about 4.5 million litres of fuel, causing it to collapse and ignite a large fire.The corporation said this was the third such incident in two days, after earlier drone strikes on a naphtha reservoir and a water desalination... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 14:35 LONDON
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 224 with more than 2,700 missing
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 224 people, with more than 2,700 others reported missing as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings. The worst effects have been reported in Cali, Quibdo and Pereira, while Choco is among the hardest-hit areas and remains poorly documented. Authorities say about 1,600 buildings have been damaged or destroyed in the aftermath.Local officials said the quake has left public services and communications in Quibdo virtually shut down. Search and rescue workers have been operating through the night to find people trapped under rubble, while families have been using citizen-run websites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
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Justice Department monitors Minnesota primary election polling sites
The Department of Justice is monitoring polling sites in two Minnesota counties during the state's primary election. The DOJ said the monitoring is being conducted today. According to the source, the purpose of the operation is to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. No additional operational details were provided on the specific counties involved or the number of polling sites under observation. The source does not report any disruption, complaint, or enforcement action at the polling places. It also does not identify any party, candidate, election official, or voter group linked to the monitoring effort. #Minnesota #DepartmentofJustice... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 14:32 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 2,000 deaths as response remains under strain
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now passed 2,000 deaths, with health authorities reporting 2,011 fatalities and 4,381 confirmed cases. The latest figures show the outbreak remains active across the country's eastern and northeastern provinces, where the virus first emerged in Ituri before spreading to North Kivu and other areas. Officials say the outbreak is still moving through regions where state presence and health infrastructure are limited.Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said the outbreak has not yet reached its peak and that authorities expect to bring the spread under control within the next three months.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
Salvadoran National Pleads Guilty in Oklahoma to Unlawful Reentry
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that OSNI AYALA AVELAR, also identified by multiple aliases including Hosni Hernandez and Osni Ayala, pleaded guilty in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to one count of Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien. He is 35 and was described as a Salvadoran national unlawfully present in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. The offense carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.00, according to the announcement. The case was filed in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The indictment alleged that on June 12, 2026, Avelar was found... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 14:03 LONDON
Georgia Man Charged Over Threat to Kill Tulsi Gabbard's Husband
A 23-year-old man from Sandy Springs, Georgia, has been charged by criminal complaint with sending an interstate communication containing a threat to kill the husband of Tulsi Gabbard, the former Director of National Intelligence. The defendant is identified as Nolan Ezra Goldklang. United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced the charge in Honolulu. The complaint is dated August 5, 2026, and the filing concerns a threat communicated across state lines. No other details were provided in the source about the content of the threat or any further actions taken. The source identifies the matter as a federal criminal complaint and gives... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 14:03 LONDON
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Eastern Libya military intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bomb
Major-General Fawzi al-Mansouri, the head of military intelligence for eastern Libya's self-styled Libyan National Army, has been killed in a targeted attack in Benghazi. Eastern Libyan authorities said an improvised explosive device detonated as he entered his car outside his home in the Hawari district late on Monday. The killing has prompted condemnation from the eastern-based government and renewed attention on the security situation in a country that remains split between rival power centres.Prime Minister Osama Saad Hammad said the authorities would uncover the circumstances of what he called a treacherous terrorist act. In a statement on Tuesday, he said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
UAE Tax Authority conducts 103,680 inspection visits in six months
ABU DHABI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) conducted approximately 103,680 field inspection visits across local markets during the first six months of 2026, up 21 percent from around 86,000 a year earlier.The inspections were conducted as part of the authority's regulatory efforts, in cooperation with the relevant entities, to enhance tax compliance, protect consumer rights, and combat tax evasion.The authority said that, during the visits conducted across all emirates, its teams seized and confiscated 8.45 million non-compliant excise products during H1, compared to 17.6 million in the corresponding period in 2025.The seizures included 6.58 million... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Russia strike kills six in Zaporizhzhia as Syria court sentences Assad in absentia
Russian strikes killed six people and wounded 19 in Zaporizhzhia, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying North Korean missiles were used in the overnight attack. 🔗In Syria, a court sentenced ousted former president Bashar al Assad to death in absentia, along with his brother Maher al Assad and cousin Atef Najib, in a case linked to the crackdown on the 2011 uprising. 🔗Iraq's semi autonomous Kurdish region said it has been hit more than 1,000 times by missiles and drones since the regional war began in February, underlining the scale of cross border pressure it says it faces. 🔗In Britain, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
Trump reportedly switched planes after Iran threat during Turkey departure
Donald Trump reportedly changed aircraft in secret as he left a NATO summit in Turkey last month, after US officials detected what they described as a credible Iranian threat to his plane. According to US media reports, he first boarded Air Force One in front of television cameras before being moved to a separate military aircraft using a catering truck. Journalists and some White House staff on board were reportedly unaware that he had been taken off the presidential jet.Officials told the BBC's US partner that the threat involved a possible Iranian missile attack on the aircraft. The White House... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Sussan Ley reflects on U.S. bus trip after losing Coalition leadership
Former Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley has described a Greyhound bus journey across the United States as a turning point after her removal from the Coalition leadership. In her first interview since leaving politics, she said the trip down Route 83, known as the "Road to Nowhere", gave her time to reflect and recover after 276 days as the first female leader of the Coalition. She said the experience helped her find solitude, her voice and a renewed sense of empathy for people she met along the way.Ley said the journey took her through what she saw as a dispassionate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 11:36 LONDON
M25 closed in both directions after major fire near St Albans raises explosion risk
A large fire at a commercial premises near the M25 in Hertfordshire has forced the motorway to close in both directions on Tuesday morning. The closure affects the stretch between junction 22 at St Albans and junction 21A, after emergency crews reported a risk of secondary explosions. Smoke and debris were also affecting the carriageway, according to the road operator.National Highways said the incident involved a significant fire at a commercial site close to the motorway. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed 15 fire appliances to the scene to tackle the blaze. The fire service said it was responding at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
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Iraq's Kurdish region says more than 1,000 missile and drone attacks have hit it since war began
Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region says it has been hit more than 1,000 times by missiles and drones since the regional war began in February. The Kurdistan Regional Government says the attacks have damaged infrastructure, caused casualties and disrupted daily life across the region. Officials say the impact has been felt most sharply in trade, energy and investment.Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said the region has "paid a heavy price" in the conflict. He said the attacks came directly from Iran or from inside Iraq by militias, and described them as unjustifiable. The government also said trade across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Syria court sentences Bashar al-Assad, Maher al-Assad and Atef Najib to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, along with his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib, in a landmark case tied to the country's civil war. The Criminal Court in Damascus said the men were convicted of crimes including premeditated murder, torture and crimes against humanity. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday and is the first under Syria's transitional authorities against figures from the former government.The court said Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in December 2024 and is now living in exile in Russia, was found guilty as the "highest decision-maker" who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ebola spreads in Congo as Middle East tensions, Ukraine strikes and oil risks mount
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is still spreading, with health teams struggling to keep pace as the response lags behind the virus. 🔗In the Middle East, violence has widened on several fronts, with Houthi forces launching ballistic missile attacks on al Makha and Marib in Yemen, while UN peacekeepers said Israeli forces fired 455 projectiles into south Lebanon and breached Lebanese airspace 97 times over the same period. 🔗 🔗Gaza diplomacy also remains stalled after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected a 15 point peace plan drafted by the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Australia's central bank holds cash rate at 4.35% and flags possible hike
Australia's central bank held its cash rate steady at 4.35 percent after its August policy meeting on Tuesday, matching expectations in Sydney. The Reserve Bank of Australia said the economy was slowing in the face of tighter financial conditions. The board warned that it might have to hike rates again if needed. It said it would do what was necessary to bring inflation back into its 2 percent to 3 percent target band. The Reserve Bank said that could include increasing the cash rate target further if upside risks materialise. The statement gave no change to the current rate but... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as oil and precious metals surge, FTSE slips while DAX and CAC edge higher
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 slipped while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 posted modest gains. The biggest moves were in commodities, with Brent crude jumping nearly 8%, gold surging above $4,400 and silver and natural gas also rallying sharply. FX was firmer for the euro and sterling against the dollar, while USD/JPY pushed higher, adding to the cross-asset signal that inflation and geopolitical risk are back in focus. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Higher as Nikkei Surges, Oil and Gold Jump on Inflation-Risk Trade
Executive summary: Tokyo led a broadly firmer Asia-Pacific session, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both posting strong gains as commodity prices spiked and the yen weakened. WTI crude, gold, silver and natural gas all advanced sharply, while Hang Seng and Kospi slipped modestly. The move points to a market leaning toward inflation hedges and cyclical exposure, even as some regional equity benchmarks lagged. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-off in Wenchang
A Chinese Long March 7A rocket failed shortly after lift-off during a launch on 10 August in Wenchang, on the island of Hainan. The rocket then exploded after what state media described as an in-flight anomaly. The incident was captured on video and marks a significant setback for the launch vehicle.The failure took place at the Wenchang launch site, which is used for major Chinese space missions. According to the supplied report, this was the Long March 7A's first failure since its maiden flight in March 2020. No further technical details were provided in the material supplied, and the cause... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 06:33 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil and Gold Surge, Nikkei Jumps on Risk Repricing
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp risk reprice, led by a powerful rally in energy and precious metals. The Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both climbed strongly, while the ASX 200 advanced and the Kospi lagged. WTI crude, gold and silver all posted outsized gains, while USD/JPY moved higher and ether fell. The move points to a market still reacting to inflation, supply and policy uncertainty, with commodity strength feeding into sector rotation across equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days, narrows it to energy and commodities
US President Donald Trump on Monday extended for 90 days a waiver under the century-old Jones Act that allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport oil and other key commodities between US ports. The move came amid energy supply disruptions and elevated fuel costs, and it was announced shortly before the previous waiver was due to expire in mid-August. A White House official said the new waiver is narrower in scope than earlier ones and focuses more directly on critical energy resources. The updated exemption applies to vessels carrying gasoline, diesel, crude oil, heating oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), soybean oil and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump Media launches premium Truth Social API as market-moving access concerns grow
Trump Media & Technology Group has launched a premium data service for Truth Social that can deliver selected posts, including those from Donald Trump, within milliseconds to paying subscribers. The move has drawn attention because Trump's posts have repeatedly been able to move markets, particularly when they touch on tariffs, sanctions, military action or energy policy. The service is being marketed to investors and trading firms that want faster access to those messages than the general public.According to the supplied material, the premium Truth Social API was introduced earlier this month. The company says subscribers can receive posts from selected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
UK MoD says no breach after Chinese-made component found in Royal Navy drones
The Ministry of Defence says there is no evidence of a data or systems breach after a Chinese-made component was found in new Royal Navy sea drones during a routine cyber vulnerability assessment. The issue involved K3 Scout surveillance drones, whose cameras were found to have sent a heartbeat communication, or squark, to a Chinese IP address. The MoD said its testing did not find any sign that data or systems had been accessed, compromised or transmitted externally.The assessment was carried out on drones bought by the Royal Navy for surveillance work, and the supplier, Kraken, said it had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
Turkiye approves conditional pardon bill for thousands of PKK fighters
Turkish lawmakers have approved legislation offering a conditional pardon for thousands of people linked to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, in what officials and lawmakers described as the first legislative step toward ending a conflict that has lasted for decades. The bill passed on Monday and is intended to allow some fighters who lay down their weapons to return to civilian life. It does not amount to a total amnesty.The vote was 468 in favour, 88 against and six abstentions. The legislation suspends prosecutions and prison sentences for some offences for between five and 10 years, according to the text... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects US-led Gaza peace plan as Trump defends ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US-led Board of Peace, sharpening a public dispute with Washington over the next stage of the conflict. The plan links an Israeli military pullback to the disarmament of Hamas and the creation of a new Palestinian governing body. On Monday, United States President Donald Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu remained "very good" despite the disagreement.Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Israeli army would not withdraw until Hamas was "genuinely disarmed" and vowed that Israel would continue to counter threats against its forces and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
UN peacekeepers count 455 Israeli strikes and 97 airspace breaches in south Lebanon
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon reported that Israeli forces fired 455 projectiles into south Lebanon and breached Lebanese airspace 97 times between Friday and Sunday. The mission said the weekend activity was among the heaviest fire seen in months. The report was issued Monday and described the activity as occurring over a three-day period. It did not give any casualty figures, damage assessments, or other operational consequences from the strikes or airspace breaches. The source identifies the incidents as Israeli fire into south Lebanon and repeated breaches of Lebanese airspace. No further detail was provided on targets, locations within south Lebanon,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
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Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
President Donald Trump has signed an order calling for fewer childhood vaccines and recommending that the mumps, measles and rubella, or MMR, vaccine be split into separate shots. The announcement was made in the Oval Office on Monday and marks a new federal push on childhood immunisation policy. The order says the administration is recognising what it calls gold standard childhood vaccine recommendations for 11 core vaccinations.Trump said children received only a small fraction of the vaccines required today decades ago and argued that people were healthier then. He also linked the change to autism, repeating a claim that has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as tech, chips and energy lead a broad risk-on surge
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished higher across the board, led by a powerful rebound in technology and semiconductor shares, while oil, gold and silver also jumped. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.67%, the S&P 500 gained 2.01% and the Dow added 1.50%, with Nvidia, Microsoft and Tesla among the standout large-cap winners. The move came alongside a sharp rise in WTI crude and a weaker Ether price, underscoring a session where inflation-sensitive commodities and growth stocks both drew heavy attention. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
