Henrietta man arrested in child pornography production and possession case
O'Brien, 65, of Henrietta, New York, has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production and possession of child pornography. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the case on October 5, 2026. Because of a prior conviction involving the sexual abuse of a minor, the charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, a lifetime term of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. According to the complaint, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Sex Offense Coordinator contacted Homeland Security Investigations in April 2026 about O'Brien, who is a level two registered sex offender in... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 00:02 LONDON
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Conservatives pledge £10bn Britannia Shield air defence system
The Conservative Party has pledged to create a new missile and drone defence network called Britannia Shield if it returns to government at the next general election. The plan would commit up to £10bn over 10 years to an integrated system of radar, command and control, interceptor missiles and counter-drone capabilities. The proposal was set out ahead of a speech by shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge at the party conference in Birmingham.According to the party, the system would be designed to protect critical national infrastructure, military bases and sovereign territories from advanced threats. Cartlidge is expected to describe it as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 00:04 LONDON
Australian Army soldier dies in Mount Bundey training exercise, five others injured
An Australian Army soldier has died and five others have been injured during a training exercise at Mount Bundey, south-east of Darwin. The Department of Defence said the incident happened yesterday and confirmed that next of kin have been notified. No further details about the circumstances of the training accident have been released.The Defence Department asked for the privacy of Defence members and their families to be respected while the matter is dealt with. It did not say how the injuries occurred or provide information on the condition of those hurt. The training area at Mount Bundey is used by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 00:02 LONDON
US monitoring suspected plague case in Siberia as Russian officials report no wider spread
US officials said they were continuing to watch the death of a Russian laboratory technician at a plague research centre in Siberia, after new details emerged from Russian authorities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was monitoring the case closely, while President Donald Trump said the US had not discussed it with the Kremlin but would help if needed. The comments came as Russian officials repeated that they had found no sign of an emergency at the institute.Irkutsk governor Igor Kobzev said the woman's cause of death had been listed as pneumonia of undetermined etiology and that no micro-organisms... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
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Ethiopia's PM presses Red Sea access as Tigray fighting escalates
Ethiopia's prime minister has renewed his demand for access to the Red Sea as fighting intensifies in northern Tigray and regional tensions widen. Abiy Ahmed made the remarks while being sworn in for another five-year term, linking the issue of maritime access to what he described as Ethiopia's long-term national interests. The comments came as Ethiopian forces were pushing back opposition forces in Tigray, where the security situation has deteriorated again.Abiy told parliament that Ethiopia would work to secure a port on the Red Sea, saying access was critical to the country's "civilisation". He said the government would pursue the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
Israeli forces kill one and injure several in occupied West Bank incidents
Israeli forces killed one Palestinian and injured several others in separate incidents across the occupied West Bank on Monday, according to the supplied report. The violence included a shooting near Bani Naim, east of Hebron, as well as clashes and settler attacks in areas near Ramallah and Jenin. Palestinian officials identified the man killed as 38-year-old Hossam Alaa al-Din Abdul Jabbar Walad Ali.According to the report, troops opened fire on a vehicle carrying three Palestinians near Bani Naim after the Israeli military said the car had rammed one of its vehicles. Palestinian officials said two other people in the vehicle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 22:32 LONDON
Russian drone attack sinks grain ship in Romania's Black Sea waters as death toll rises
Romanian authorities have confirmed that a commercial vessel carrying corn sank in the Black Sea after a fire that Ukraine's president blamed on a Russian drone attack. Two people were killed and 11 crew members were rescued, according to officials, after the ship went down in Romania's exclusive economic zone. The incident took place about 30 nautical miles south of Sfantu Gheorghe in Tulcea County, in waters that have become increasingly sensitive because of the war in Ukraine and the movement of commercial shipping.According to the Romanian interior ministry, the coast guard was alerted at about 11:00 local time, or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Importing and Selling Plutonium From Russia
A convicted felon from Hadley, Massachusetts has pleaded guilty in Boston to illegally importing plutonium from Russia and selling radioactive material to customers in the United States and abroad. The case centers on the unlawful movement and sale of plutonium, along with other highly toxic and hazardous materials, according to the source text. The defendant also pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing ammunition and explosive materials as a convicted felon. The plea further included possession of child sexual abuse material. No sentencing details, quantities, or additional case facts are provided in the source. The reported conduct involves both cross-border trafficking from... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 22:02 LONDON
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Trump says threat led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford amid ongoing security inquiry
President Donald Trump has said the United States moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire because of "some threats" to the base. His comments came after the Pentagon confirmed that the aircraft had been redeployed to their home stations in the United States. UK officials have said the base is safe, while US officials have declined to spell out the exact nature of the threat.Trump told reporters that the bombers "didn't fly out by accident" and said Washington knew the people who made the threat, without identifying them. Vice-President JD Vance also said the aircraft were moved "out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Mexico seeks evidence after alleged border shooting prompts US troop deployment
Mexico has asked the United States to provide evidence after Washington said shots were fired from the Mexican side of the border at US security personnel. The dispute centres on an alleged incident near Texas, opposite the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, in late September. The claim has triggered a visible military response on both sides of the frontier and renewed friction over border security cooperation.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference that her government had received a report of shots coming from the Mexican border, but that Mexico had found no evidence to support the allegation. She... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 21:33 LONDON
UAE says FlyDubai copilot tried to seize control of flight to Tel Aviv
The United Arab Emirates says it is investigating a serious incident on a FlyDubai passenger flight that was heading from Dubai to Tel Aviv. According to officials, the copilot allegedly attacked the captain with an emergency axe and tried to take control of the aircraft. The plane was carrying more than 170 passengers and crew when the incident took place on Wednesday.Officials said passengers and crew managed to restrain the copilot before the situation escalated further. A reserve pilot who was on board then took control and landed the aircraft at Tabuk airport in north-west Saudi Arabia, where the copilot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech, Tesla and chip stocks power broad rally while Dow lags
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished mixed but with a clear growth-led tone, as the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 all advanced while the Dow Jones slipped. The strongest action came from Tesla, Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft and the SOXX chip basket, which helped offset weakness in Apple, gold, palladium and parts of the financial and defense complex. Energy also firmed, while crude oil eased, underscoring a market that favored AI, autos and select cyclicals over defensive and rate-sensitive pockets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
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UK threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats over East Jerusalem consulate dispute
The United Kingdom has reportedly threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel goes ahead with plans to close the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem. The reported move comes after Israel ordered the consulate to shut by 8 October in retaliation for British sanctions on illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. The dispute marks a sharp escalation in already strained diplomatic relations between the two countries.According to the report, British Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters conveyed the warning to Israeli officials. The reported response would be one Israeli diplomat expelled for each of the 27 British diplomats whose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
US fuel prices rise as Iran war, Ukraine refinery strikes and G7 reserve release pressure markets
US gasoline prices are continuing to climb as overlapping disruptions in the Middle East and Europe tighten oil product markets. President Donald Trump has again blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and Democratic-led states for the increase, while the supporting material says flows through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen sharply since the war began. The latest figures point to a broader supply squeeze rather than a single cause.The average US gasoline price is reported at $4.36 per gallon, up from $4.14 a month ago and $2.98 on 28 February, when the United States and Israel first struck Iran. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
MEPs raise alarm over civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Members of the European Parliament have called for urgent support for civilians trapped in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, where conditions have been described as extremely severe. The town, on the bank of the Dnipro River, lies in an area separating Russian and Ukrainian forces and has drawn growing concern from international monitors in recent weeks. Ukrainian authorities say the town and surrounding area are effectively under blockade, with residents facing acute shortages of food, medicine, gas and running water.During a plenary session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, several lawmakers highlighted the situation and urged stronger action. Hanna Gedin, a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 20:03 LONDON
Bakersfield man sentenced to one year for sending $5 million overseas through unlicensed business
Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ugwu, 50, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today to one year in prison for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. The case centers on the illegal transfer of $5 million overseas. According to the source, the funds were transmitted to China and other destinations. No further details were provided on the court handling the case, the duration of the scheme, or any co-defendants or additional charges. The record identifies the conduct as an unlawful money transmitting operation and states only that Ugwu was sentenced today. The source does not describe any seized assets, restitution, or other penalties beyond the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
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Mecca Alliance activates collective deterrence after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Mecca Alliance says it has agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures after what it described as heinous attacks by Yemen's Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. In a statement on Monday, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye had decided to provide agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment to the kingdom. The announcement marks a new security response involving three regional states with direct military implications.The statement did not give details on the size, timing or exact nature of the forces to be deployed. It also did not specify whether the measures were defensive,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Trump links gasoline prices to Ukraine strikes on Russian refineries and domestic refinery closures
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The Fake News New York Times "reported" on my Great, PACKED Rally in Ohio that, "the place was not full. Some upper sections were almost completely empty." In actuality, thousands of people were unable to get in. The Arena was totally MAXED OUT, including all upper sections. What does happen at all of my SOLD OUT Rallies, is that the people in the upper sections tend to migrate down to the Main Floor, The "migration" process always happens! The Times knows this, and so does everyone... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly planned to crash aircraft into Tel Aviv airport, reports say
The co-pilot of a FlyDubai flight is now reported to have planned to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport, according to multiple reports citing people close to the investigation. In the first public comments from Emirati investigators, UAE Prosecutor General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi said the co-pilot of flight FZ1073 "attempted to carry out a terrorist attack" when he attacked the captain with an axe and tried to take control of the aircraft. The flight was bound for Israel and carried more than 180 passengers, according to the supplied material.The reports say the suspect, identified by multiple sources as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Russia escalates strikes in Ukraine and Black Sea as Brazil heads to runoff
Romanian authorities said a commercial vessel carrying corn sank in the Black Sea after a fire caused by a Russian drone attack, leaving two people dead and underlining the danger to shipping in the corridor. 🔗In Ukraine, Russian strikes intensified again as a missile hit Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, injuring two people and forcing traffic to stop, while Germany’s foreign intelligence chief warned that Europe could be drawn into violent conflict with Russia amid shadow war concerns. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Yemen’s military said it had launched more than 1,000 strikes against Houthi targets in a bid to retake territory,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Oct 2026 18:22 LONDON
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Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after national-security review
The US Department of Defense has stopped using Anthropic's AI tools, according to an official statement cited in a current report. The move comes months after the company was designated a supply-chain risk on national security grounds. It also follows a period in which the Pentagon had still been using the tools for research, analysis, intelligence gathering and military operations.A department official said the Pentagon has "ceased the use of Anthropic products". Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth labelled Anthropic a supply-chain risk in February and said the department would stop using it by late August. People familiar with the matter said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 18:00 LONDON
Kansas woman sentenced for withholding husband's prison status to collect SSA benefits
A Kansas woman was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay $316,570 in restitution after defrauding the Social Security Administration, according to the source. The case centers on her failure to report that her husband was in prison while she continued collecting his benefits. The source says the payments were collected illegally for a decade. It identifies the agency involved as the Social Security Administration and states that the woman was ordered to repay the full restitution amount. No additional details were provided on the sentencing court, the husband's prison term, or whether any other criminal counts... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
Bosnia election points to nationalist political realignment
Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election has produced gains for nationalist and conservative parties, according to analysts assessing the results on Sunday. The vote did not deliver major surprises in turnout patterns, but it did reinforce ethnic voting lines across the country. In Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats again swept aside its rivals.In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Darijana Filipovic of the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina won the state presidency seat. The result marks a setback for civic-oriented politics that had gained some momentum in the previous election cycle. Analysts said many voters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Seven TV shows to watch in October as new streaming releases arrive
A new round of television releases is arriving in October, with several streaming series and dramas being highlighted as notable viewing options for the month. The line-up includes a psychological period drama, a comedy with a Halloween twist, a new take on a classic adventure story and a divorce drama centred on a bitter financial split. The releases are being promoted as part of the wider autumn viewing season, when broadcasters and streaming services typically compete for attention with fresh scripted content.Among the most closely watched titles is a new Netflix adaptation of the 1952 novel East of Eden, led... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 17:06 LONDON
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Dozens quarantined in Siberia after plague-related death at research institute
Authorities in Russia's Irkutsk region have quarantined dozens of people after the death of a laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Siberia. The case has prompted an official inspection and renewed public concern about a disease that remains present in parts of the region. Officials said the situation was under control, while local media identified the woman as Darya Shipilova, an employee at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East.Regional governor Igor Kobzev said a special expert commission had found that the cause of death was pneumonia of undetermined origin. He added that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 17:03 LONDON
Europe closes lower as CAC 40 leads losses, dollar strength and firmer yields pressure risk assets
Executive summary: European equities ended the session broadly lower, with France’s CAC 40 posting the sharpest decline among the major benchmarks in the supplied data. The move came alongside a firmer US dollar, weaker euro and pound, and a mixed commodities backdrop, where silver and platinum outperformed while Brent crude, gold and palladium slipped. The pattern points to a cautious risk tone across Europe, with currency moves and energy prices adding to the pressure on exporters, banks and cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Russia keeps quarantine in place after plague scare in Irkutsk region
Russian authorities have kept quarantine restrictions in place across parts of the Irkutsk region after saying a laboratory assistant who died last week did not have plague. The case is centred on the anti-plague institute in Irkutsk and on nearby hospitals, where containment measures remain in force while testing continues. Officials say the public health situation is stable, but the investigation has not yet fully ended.Rospotrebnadzor, Russia's national health watchdog, said tests of biological material from Daria Shipilova found no microorganisms linked to her professional activity and no accidents involving pathogenic micro-organisms had been detected at the institute. Irkutsk governor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:40 LONDON
Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashes in Ondo State with 32 aboard
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crashed on Monday in Ondo State, in the southwest of Nigeria, while carrying 32 people. The aircraft was on a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos when it went down in Igbokoda, according to the air force and the aviation minister. Search and rescue operations were under way after the fuselage was located near a naval base.Air force spokesman Ehimen Ejodame said the aircraft was carrying out a routine mission when it crashed. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said preliminary information indicated there were 25 passengers and seven crew members on board. He also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:38 LONDON
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Germany intelligence chief warns of possible violent conflict with Russia amid shadow war concerns
Germany's foreign intelligence chief has warned that the country could be drawn into a violent conflict with Russia as tensions rise over what he described as a shadow war against European democracies. Martin Jaeger, who heads the Bundesnachrichtendienst, said the confrontation with Moscow had taken on a new and more dangerous dimension. He made the remarks during the annual public hearing of intelligence chiefs in parliament.Jaeger said the threat of attacks on targets in Germany remained real and imminent. He pointed to the attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in August as one example of the risks facing the country.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:35 LONDON
Yemen government says offensive has retaken Dhubab and Mocha as fighting widens toward Sanaa
Yemen's internationally recognised government says its forces have retaken the town of Dhubab and the port city of Mocha as part of a widening offensive against the Houthis along the country's western coast. The claims come as government-aligned forces say they are pressing north from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and also moving against Houthi-held areas further inland. The offensive is being presented by the government as an effort to recover territory lost in recent Houthi advances.According to the latest statements, the operation is now extending beyond the coastal corridor to include pressure on Sanaa and renewed fighting around Taiz. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:33 LONDON
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US military strike on alleged drug boat kills four in the Caribbean
The United States has carried out another military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing four people, according to the US military. The attack is the latest in a widening campaign of maritime strikes across the region. It comes amid a broader counter-narcotics operation that US officials say is aimed at disrupting trafficking routes.US Southern Command said late on Sunday that it struck alleged drug traffickers operating along established trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean. The latest strike brings the reported death toll from US maritime attacks to at least 235 across 70... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
European Commission backs G7 diesel and oil stock release
The European Commission has welcomed a G7 decision to release significant stocks of diesel and oil, saying the move is expected to have a positive impact on fuel prices in EU member states. Commission spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen told reporters in Brussels that the bloc supports the coordinated action. The G7 leaders agreed on a coordinated release of 100 million barrels through the International Energy Agency, beginning immediately and continuing over the next four months. The declaration also calls for a priority release of a significant volume of diesel in the first 20 days by G7 countries and partners. Itkonen said... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Australian leaders condemn planned pro-Palestinian vigils as Jewish communities mark 7 October anniversary
Jewish communities across Australia are holding commemorations for the third anniversary of the 7 October attacks, while state Labor governments have condemned planned pro-Palestinian vigils on the same day. The events come amid heightened sensitivity over safety, with community groups keeping some ceremony locations private. Organisers say the commemorations are taking place in capital cities and are intended to mark the anniversary of the attacks that triggered the wider Israel-Gaza war.According to the supplied material, the 2023 attack killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and saw 251 others taken hostage. The same source says the subsequent war has left 74,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as AI chips surge, Nasdaq leads, banks and Dow lag
Executive summary: US stocks opened with a sharp split at the start of trading, led by a powerful rally in AI and chip shares that lifted the Nasdaq Composite and the broader tech complex. Defensive and rate-sensitive corners were weaker, with banks, defence stocks and the Dow Jones all under pressure. Commodities were mixed, silver and platinum advanced while gold, oil and palladium slipped, and Bitcoin extended its rebound. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Iran oil transit speculation grows as exports through Hormuz stay elevated
A new report has added to speculation over how oil continues to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite persistent security risks. Provisional data from maritime tracking firm Kpler suggests crude exports from the wider Middle East exceeded pre-war levels on four days in the final week of September, reaching between 19.5 million and 22.5 million barrels per day. The figures come as analysts continue to weigh whether the flow of tankers is being sustained by military escort, ship-to-ship transfers, or some form of payment to secure passage.The latest discussion was prompted by comments from Michelle Brohard, Kpler's head of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
France student protests spread as hundreds of schools close
Students continued protests across France on Monday, with hundreds of high schools closed or partially closed as the unrest over rundown schools and teacher shortages widened. In Paris, students erected a barricade outside a high school using dustbins and fences, while demonstrations were also reported in other cities. The latest disruption comes after protests that began at a high school in a Paris suburb and then spread nationwide.Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Sunday evening that between 400 and 500 of the country's 3,700 schools were likely to be fully or partially closed on Monday. He also said 24 schools... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 14:01 LONDON
US Marine arrest in Okinawa killing sparks protests as Japan presses Washington
Protests have continued in Okinawa and Tokyo after the arrest of a 20-year-old US Marine in connection with the killing of a 39-year-old woman in Naha. Japanese police said the suspect was sent to prosecutors on Monday after being arrested on Sunday, and he has denied the charge. The case has intensified public anger in Japan and renewed scrutiny of the conduct of US military personnel stationed in the country.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told lawmakers that the killing was a "heinous crime" and urged the United States to "thoroughly enforce discipline" among its forces. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
Sudan: WFP condemns deadly airstrike on aid trucks in South Kordofan
The World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned a deadly airstrike on two clearly marked aid trucks in South Kordofan, Sudan, over the weekend. The source identifies the trucks as aid vehicles and says the attack was aerial. The title says the driver was killed in the strike. No further casualty count, damage assessment, or attribution is provided in the source text. The incident took place in South Kordofan, a conflict-affected area of Sudan. The source does not name the attacker, specify the exact date, or describe the operational status of the aid convoy after the strike. #WFP #SouthKordofan #aidtrucks... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
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Euro falls to 17-month low as French debt fears and Spain election add to eurozone uncertainty
The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in 17 months on Monday, as investors grew more concerned about France's debt position and wider political uncertainty in the eurozone. The single currency dropped as much as 0.8% in early trading to below $1.12, its weakest point since May 2025, before recovering slightly. French shares also came under pressure, with the Cac 40 index falling 1% even as some other major European markets were steadier or higher.Market moves were driven by worries that France's rising borrowing costs could make it harder for the government to manage its stretched public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Black Sea ship hit as Yemen widens offensive and Spain calls snap election
A cargo ship carrying grain was hit by a suspected drone in the Black Sea, leaving 13 sailors missing and injuring the captain, in the latest sign of the conflict spilling into vital shipping lanes. The vessel, Royad Mammadov, was struck on Monday and the search for the missing crew continued. 🔗In Yemen, the government said it had launched more than 1,000 strikes against Houthi targets as it tries to retake territory lost in a September offensive. Officials said the campaign is aimed at reversing battlefield gains made by the Houthis and restoring control in contested areas. 🔗The same offensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Oct 2026 12:21 LONDON
Severe hailstorm hits Asuncion, leaving cars damaged and thousands without power
A powerful hailstorm struck Asuncion and surrounding areas in Paraguay on Saturday, bringing large hailstones that damaged vehicles, homes and disrupted daily life across the capital region. The storm hit commuters and motorists particularly hard, with people rushing for shelter as the hail fell. Local reports described the hail as being about the size of tennis balls.The storm also brought strong winds, with local reports saying gusts reached around 60 mph. Drivers sheltered at petrol stations to reduce damage to their vehicles, while football matches were temporarily suspended. Videos shared online showed the scale of the hail, and one account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 11:05 LONDON
UK weighs tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU
The United Kingdom is considering whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports as part of talks with the European Union over new manufacturing-protection legislation. The move would be intended to strengthen Britain's case for inclusion in the planned "Made in Europe" package, also referred to as the Industrial Accelerator Act. The discussions come as Brussels seeks to protect European manufacturing sectors, including autos and chemicals, from growing competition linked to China.According to the supplied material, the EU has raised the issue of tariffs with the UK during negotiations over the new legislation. Brussels believes Britain would need to create... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
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Spain calls snap general election after housing defeat, with vote set for 29 November
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has confirmed that Spain will hold a general election on 29 November after his minority government failed to pass housing reforms in the Spanish Congress. The announcement follows a parliamentary defeat that has deepened pressure on the centre-left leader and brought forward the national political timetable. Sanchez said the vote comes at a time when Spain should stand against what he described as an "extreme-right wave" seen in other countries.The election call comes as polls show Sanchez's Socialist party trailing the conservative People's Party, which many expect could seek support from the far-right Vox if it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Pakistan police use fishing nets at Hangu checkpost to deter drone attacks
Police in Pakistan's Hangu district have installed fishing nets above a security checkpost in an effort to block or blunt drone attacks. The low-cost measure has been put in place at the Sarki Piyala police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an area close to the border with Afghanistan and repeatedly affected by militant violence. Officers say the netting has already been in place for two months and has so far prevented further drone strikes at the site.The move follows a deadly attack on 16 April, when drones carrying explosives targeted the checkpost and gunmen opened fire from multiple directions. Police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 10:00 LONDON
Yemen launches more than 1,000 strikes in bid to retake Houthi-held territory
Yemen's military has announced a broad strike campaign against Houthi targets as government forces try to retake territory lost in a September offensive. The latest statement says more than 1,000 strikes were carried out against artillery and rocket launcher positions, defensive fortifications, approach and reinforcement routes, supply lines and logistics assets. The fighting is centred on the Red Sea coastline and the approaches to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key shipping chokepoint.The military spokesman said the strikes were launched hours after the government declared a new campaign to recover all territory. The announcement comes after the Houthis' September offensive, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia war pressure rises as Brazil heads to runoff and Asia markets rally
Russia and Ukraine remained at the centre of the news, with Kyiv hit again by a Russian missile that struck the Northern Bridge, injured two people and forced traffic to stop, while Ukraine said it was ready for US backed trilateral talks with Russia this month. Separately, a suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia's Irkutsk region is being watched closely by health authorities in Russia and the United States. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Yemen's internationally recognised president said government forces had launched military operations to retake territory still held by the Houthis, as fresh strikes continued. Oil markets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
Europe Opens Lower as FTSE, CAC and Euro Stoxx Slide on Firmer Dollar, Softer Oil and Mixed Metals
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower, while the DAX also slipped. The euro weakened against the dollar, Brent crude eased, and gold was little changed, creating a cautious cross-asset tone. Silver and platinum outperformed the broader commodity complex, while palladium fell. The move points to a market that is still sensitive to FX, rates and commodity signals at the start of the European session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Former EU leaders urge sanctions over Israel's E1 settlement project
More than 500 former European Union prime ministers, diplomats and senior officials have called for sanctions on those involved in a new Israeli settlement construction project in the West Bank. In a statement published on Monday, they said the E1 project would cut the West Bank in two and make a two-state solution impossible. The appeal adds fresh pressure on the bloc as debate continues over how to respond to Israeli settlement expansion.The statement says Israel is expected to award contracts shortly for the first tranche of the E1 project. It singles out Germany and Italy as member states that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Tokyo closes sharply higher as Nikkei surges, Hang Seng and Kospi slip, metals stay bid
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading with a powerful rally, as the Nikkei 225 jumped +6.8% to a fresh high in the supplied data. The move contrasted with losses in Hong Kong and Seoul, while silver and platinum extended gains and gold eased slightly. The yen weakened modestly against the dollar, oil was little changed, and the cross-asset tone pointed to a market still balancing growth optimism, rate expectations, and commodity-led inflation signals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Middle East oil exports rise above pre-war levels as Hormuz tensions continue
Provisional shipping data suggest crude exports from the Middle East rose above pre-war levels on several days in the last week of September, despite continuing tension around the Strait of Hormuz. The figures point to a resilient flow of oil and related cargoes through one of the world's most sensitive maritime routes. They also come as Iranian officials continue to make competing claims about the scale and security of traffic in the area.Ship-tracking firm Kpler said crude exports from the region were above pre-war levels on four of the seven days in the final week of September, reaching between 19.5... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
