Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as Middle East conflict intensifies
Oil prices have climbed to about $105 a barrel as fears grow that the conflict in the Middle East will not be resolved quickly. The latest move comes amid intensifying fighting between the US and Iran in the Gulf, with the Strait of Hormuz described as effectively closed. Brent crude moved back above $100 a barrel on Wednesday and has continued to rise, adding to pressure on energy markets.Natural gas prices have also surged on wholesale markets, with UK gas rising above 200p a therm for the first time since the end of 2022. The report said storage levels in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 16:31 LONDON
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Houthis capture Yemeni port city of Mocha amid wider offensive
Houthi forces have taken control of the Yemeni port city of Mocha after a multi-axis offensive that intensified fighting along the country's western front. The seizure marks a significant shift in the conflict, with the city's location giving it strategic value near key supply lines and maritime routes. The advance has also triggered fresh displacement, with civilians leaving the area for government-held provinces further south.According to the supplied report, the offensive began on September 3 and put pressure on western Taiz, southern al-Hodeidah and Mocha itself. The Houthis captured the city on Thursday after the withdrawal of the National Resistance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 16:29 LONDON
Former Quincy City Manager Guilty of Felon Firearm Possession in Florida
A federal jury in Tallahassee, Florida, found Robert Edward Nixon, 61, of Quincy, Florida, guilty after a two-day jury trial. The verdict covers possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. The source identifies Nixon as a Quincy, Florida resident and says the trial was held in Tallahassee. No further details were provided in the source on the firearm, the ammunition, the circumstances of the possession, or any sentencing date. The report is limited to the guilty verdict returned by the federal jury. #Tallahassee #Quincy #NorthernDistrictofFlorida Source: US... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Trump promises $5,000 payout as Republicans gather in Dallas
Donald Trump has repeated a promise to give every adult US citizen $5,000 if Republicans keep control of both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections. He made the pledge at a large Republican convention in Dallas, Texas, where he was the headline speaker and sought to energise supporters amid poor polling for the party. Trump described the proposed payment as a "dividend" and tied it directly to a Republican victory in the House of Representatives and the Senate.The latest remarks add more detail to a proposal that has already prompted questions about cost, legality and implementation. Trump said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Sara Netanyahu faces defamation suit over claim on October 7 attacks
Sara Netanyahu is facing a defamation lawsuit after comments suggesting that opposition politician Yair Golan had advance notice of Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel. The case was filed in Israel and centres on remarks she made in a television interview last week. Golan says the allegation was false and damaging, and is seeking 2.55 million Israeli new shekel, or about $1.17 million, in compensation.According to the supporting material, Netanyahu questioned how Golan had managed to reach the scene so quickly after the attacks began. She suggested that, because of his military background, he must have been aware of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:03 LONDON
Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence service
Two people have been arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service, in an investigation being handled under the National Security Act. The Metropolitan Police said a 60-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were detained at two London locations on Wednesday. Officers also searched a third property in north-west London as part of the same inquiry.Police said the pair were arrested on suspicion of offences linked to assisting a foreign intelligence service. They have since been released on conditional bail until late October. The force said the investigation followed searches carried out at properties in north and north-west... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges Toward $100, Tech Holds Up Better Than Cyclicals
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all lower in early trade. The sharpest cross-asset move is in WTI crude, which jumped back near $100 a barrel, while bitcoin, ether and several rate-sensitive groups also weakened. AI and chip stocks outperformed, helping the tech sector stay positive even as banks, small caps and defense shares slipped. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Japan protests UN world map over depiction of disputed Kuril islands
Japan has asked for a revision to a new world map adopted by the United Nations, saying it wrongly depicts the disputed Kuril islands as part of Russia. The map, based on the Equal Earth cartographic projection, was adopted by the UN General Assembly on Friday and is intended to present continental landmasses in a more accurate scale than the traditional Mercator projection. Japan said the depiction could spread misconceptions about its territory and geographical names.Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said on Thursday that the map contained a depiction that contradicted the Japanese government's position. He said Japan had lodged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Ireland inflation rises to 3.7% as energy prices surge
Ireland's annual inflation rate rose to 3.7% in August, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. That was up from 3.4% in July and was driven largely by higher energy costs, including oil, petrol, diesel and electricity. The data point to renewed pressure on households and businesses as the country moves towards the winter period.The official figures show home heating oil rising by 44% over the past 12 months. Petrol increased by 9% and diesel by 15%, while electricity prices were up 8%. Airfares also rose by 14%, adding to the broader increase in the Consumer Price Index.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 14:03 LONDON
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE after 'provocative or hostile' actions
Algeria has said it is cutting diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates after what it described as a series of provocative or hostile actions by Abu Dhabi. The announcement was made by Algeria's foreign ministry on Thursday, according to the supplied report. It said the decision followed repeated warnings and that the situation had reached a point where bilateral relations could no longer be considered acceptable.The ministry said it had exhausted all means of preserving ties before taking the step. It also said the Emirati ambassador had been summoned to the ministry, informed of the decision and given 48... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
British man charged over alleged Russian-linked sabotage plot as court case moves to the Old Bailey
Joshua Cammidge, a 31-year-old man from Swindon, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being charged with terror offences in connection with an alleged plan to help Russian security forces sabotage a drone factory. Prosecutors say he is accused of assisting the GRU Volunteer Corps and of carrying out preparatory conduct under the National Security Act 2023. District Judge Daniel Sternberg adjourned the case until a hearing at the Old Bailey on 25 September.The Crown Prosecution Service alleged that Cammidge researched four drone manufacturing sites and a WiFi jamming device, and that he carried out reconnaissance on potential targets.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Zelensky flight delayed for an hour after drone incursion over Moldova
A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, was delayed in Moldova after a Russian drone crossed into the country's airspace. The aircraft was preparing to leave Chisinau International Airport for Oslo when the drone prompted an immediate shutdown of Moldovan airspace. The plane remained on the runway for about an hour before it was cleared to depart.Moldovan government spokesman Dumitru Ciorici said the country closed its airspace after detecting a Russian drone entering from the direction of Ukraine. He said three departures and four arrivals were delayed as a result. Authorities later confirmed that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Iranian rial falls to new lows as war and blockade deepen economic crisis
Six months after war broke out between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country's economic strain has intensified sharply. The Iranian rial has continued to slide, reaching new lows as households face rising prices and tighter budgets. The latest deterioration comes amid an ongoing war and a reinstated US naval blockade, both of which have disrupted daily life and trade.According to free-market currency data cited in the supplied material, the rial has fallen from about 1.45 million per US dollar in March 2026 to more than 2.1 million by early September. By Thursday, the free-market dollar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
Houthi missile and drone attacks hit Saudi civilian and energy sites as tensions rise
Missile and drone attacks have struck civilian and economic sites in several Saudi cities, injuring dozens of civilians and causing fires and temporary disruption at energy facilities. The incidents were reported in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran, according to the supplied material. The attacks are being described as part of a renewed escalation linked to the conflict in Yemen.The confirmed locations indicate a broad pattern of cross-border pressure rather than a single isolated strike. The material says the attacks injured dozens of civilians and affected energy facilities, but it does not give a precise casualty count or a full... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Deadly fighting in Yemen and Gaza, ferry fire in Philippines, Nepal rescue continues
Fierce fighting across Yemen has left at least 194 people dead in two weeks, as Houthi forces and the UN recognised government battle on several fronts in the north, west and centre of the country. The clashes have also displaced civilians and deepened an already severe humanitarian crisis. 🔗In Gaza, Israeli strikes in the north killed at least four Palestinians and wounded others, according to medical and local reporting, as the military campaign continues. The attacks add to the mounting toll in the enclave and keep pressure on already overstretched hospitals and rescue crews. 🔗In the Philippines, a passenger ferry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
South Korea probes whether Kim Jong-un has an older son as succession questions continue
South Korea says it is trying to determine whether North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has an older son, in a fresh intelligence assessment that adds to long-running questions over succession in Pyongyang. The National Intelligence Service, or NIS, said on Thursday that it is still examining the possibility. At the same time, it reiterated its view that Kim Ju-ae, Kim Jong-un's daughter, remains the most likely heir apparent.The agency did not provide details on how it is pursuing the question or what evidence it has reviewed. Its latest assessment comes as Kim Ju-ae has continued to appear publicly alongside her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:05 LONDON
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Russia intensifies air raids on Ukraine as Kyiv residents face longer nights of sirens
Russian air raids on Ukraine have become longer, more frequent and more disruptive since mid-August, according to reporting from Kyiv. Residents in the capital describe repeated sirens, interceptions overhead and falling debris as the nightly attacks continue to unsettle daily life. The latest account says the pattern has made ordinary routines harder to maintain, from work and shopping to travel across the city.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 6 September that the new wave of attacks was aimed at "terrorising our people, our cities and our villages far more intensely". The reporting says that between June and early August there were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:02 LONDON
Finland's President Stubb to lead delegation at UN General Assembly in New York
President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb will be in New York from 20 to 24 September 2026 to lead the Finnish delegation during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The session theme is "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all." Stubb is scheduled to deliver Finland's national statement on Tuesday 22 September. During the week, he will co-chair an international discussion event on the use of artificial intelligence with Kenyan President William Ruto and host a high-level event focused on the UN's efforts to promote peace and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
Ukraine says Arctic gas strike was its deepest-ever attack into Russia
Ukraine says it has carried out its deepest-ever attack inside Russia, striking two gas condensate facilities in the Arctic more than 3,000km from the border. Russian regional authorities said drone debris caused a fire at an industrial site in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and there were no reported deaths or injuries. The incident is the latest sign of Ukraine's expanding long-range drone capability as the war continues through its fifth year.According to the supplied reporting, the Ukrainian Armed Forces said FP-1 drones hit critical gas processing plants in Novy Urengoy and the Purovsky district. Dmitry Artyukhov, the governor of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
Russian airports hit record closures amid drone threat
Russian civil aviation has faced repeated shutdowns after Ukrainian drone operations triggered airspace restrictions across multiple airports. In August, airports in Russia were temporarily closed 993 times, according to aviation security data, with an average of 32 closures a day. The disruption affected 32 airports, including those serving Moscow and St Petersburg.The same data shows 2,182 closures were recorded over the summer, already exceeding the full-year total for 2025. The August figure was described as the most disruptive month for Russian civil aviation since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022. In the first three days of September,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
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Fresh air found in Nepal hydropower tunnels as rescue teams search for trapped workers
Rescue teams in Nepal are continuing operations at flooded hydropower tunnels after last month's disaster buried entrances and trapped workers inside. An Australian tunnelling expert involved in the effort said authorities have now found fresh air in parts of the tunnels for the first time. The search is centred on the Chilime Hydropower tunnel in the hard-hit Rasuwa district, where teams are trying to reach people believed to be alive.Arnold Dix said the discovery of fresh air marked a significant development in the operation, which has been under way since the August 26 floods. He said teams think they have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
At least five dead and 86 missing after ferry fire off Palawan
A passenger ferry caught fire off the western Philippines overnight, leaving at least five people dead and 86 others unaccounted for as search and rescue operations continued on Thursday. The blaze broke out on the M/V June Aster about 2.2 km offshore near Coron in Palawan province, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The vessel had departed from Manila and was nearing its destination when the fire started on Wednesday evening.Officials said 134 people were on board, including 117 passengers and 17 crew members. More than 40 people had been rescued by Thursday, while five casualties had been brought ashore.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 09:34 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza as attacks continue
Israeli attacks in northern Gaza killed at least four Palestinians and wounded others on Thursday, according to medical and local reporting cited in the supplied material. The violence was reported around Jabalia refugee camp and Beit Lahiya, including strikes near shelters, tents and a hospital. The incident adds to a continuing pattern of military activity in the enclave despite the ceasefire framework referenced in the source material.A medical source at al-Shifa Hospital said at least four Palestinians were killed in gunfire outside areas where Israeli forces were deployed north of Gaza. The official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 09:31 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran tensions deepen as Ukraine, Gaza and UK disruptions add to global strain
Donald Trump said the war with Iran could continue until after the US midterm elections, as he renewed threats against a fortified site linked to Iran's nuclear programme and warned that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was being hit. He also told a Republican gathering in Dallas that he would defend the war and repeated his promise of a $5,000 payout to every American adult if Republicans keep power. 🔗 🔗The nuclear standoff sharpened further when the International Atomic Energy Agency formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors backed a resolution over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
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Trump pledges $5,000 payout to every adult American if Republicans win midterms
US President Donald Trump has said he would give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November's midterm elections. He made the pledge in a speech at the party's first-ever convention held during a US presidential term, drawing immediate attention because of the scale of the proposal and the lack of detail on how it would be funded. Trump said the money would be issued as a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States, but he did not explain how the plan would work or where the money would come from.He added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
Europe opens lower as Brent tops $100, with energy and metals diverging from equity weakness
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower as Brent crude pushed above $100 a barrel. The move lifted energy-linked assets and some metals, while natural gas, palladium and major equity benchmarks weakened. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and pound slightly firmer against the dollar and USD/JPY lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
UK and NATO allies intercept Russian plot to target undersea cable near Svalbard
Western officials say a joint NATO operation intercepted Russian submarines that were attempting to destroy a vital undersea cable in the Arctic near Svalbard. According to two officials cited in the supplied material, Britain, Norway and the United States were involved in the operation and stopped the submarines before the cable was damaged. The incident is being described as part of wider concern over the security of subsea infrastructure.The cable in question connects Svalbard to Norway and lies about 2,700 metres below the surface. The same material says the submarines were covert Russian GUGI undersea warfare vessels. Russia has denied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
Trump says Iran war may end after US midterm elections as Hormuz shipping is hit
Trump said the war with Iran could continue until after the US midterm elections, as he renewed threats against a fortified site linked to the Iranian nuclear programme near Natanz. He made the remarks at a Republican convention in Dallas, saying he expected the conflict to end soon after the November vote. He also suggested Tehran was trying to influence the election, although he did not provide evidence for that claim.At the same time, Iran said it had attacked ten vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian tankers, adding to the disruption around one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
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Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei edges up, but Asia-Pacific split widens on oil, yields and currency moves
Executive summary: Tokyo finished modestly higher, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both in the green, while the broader Asia-Pacific picture was mixed to weaker. South Korea’s Kospi surged, but Hong Kong and Australia fell, alongside a firmer oil tape, softer natural gas, and a weaker USD/JPY. The move set points to a market still balancing growth optimism, inflation pressure from energy, and shifting currency dynamics. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in occupied southern Syria again as Damascus condemns move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a third visit to Israeli troops in an occupied stretch of southern Syria, prompting a fresh protest from Damascus. The visit took place on Wednesday on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, near the Israel-Syria border, alongside Defence Minister Israel Katz. Netanyahu used the trip to repeat his claim that Iran's government is nearing collapse.During the visit, Netanyahu said there was still work to be done and that the main task was to bring down what he called the "terror regime" in Iran. He added that Israel was very close to that goal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
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Hong Kong court convicts Dow Jones Publishing in union-rights case involving Wall Street Journal reporter
A Hong Kong court has convicted Dow Jones Publishing of deterring a reporter from taking up a trade union role, in a case that has drawn attention to press freedom and labour rights in the city. The ruling concerns Selina Cheng, a former Wall Street Journal reporter who was dismissed after becoming chair of the Hong Kong Journalist Association in 2024. The court cleared the company of a second charge, leaving one conviction in place and one acquittal.Principal magistrate David Cheung found that Dow Jones Publishing was guilty of preventing or deterring an employee from exercising trade union rights. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:02 LONDON
Yemen fighting escalates as Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's internationally recognised government has accused Houthi fighters of killing three children, including a baby, in shelling in the central Marib governorate. The claim came as the Houthis said Saudi forces carried out 54 air raids over 12 hours, deepening a renewed phase of fighting across Yemen. Warnings of possible attacks were also reported in several Saudi provinces early on Thursday, underscoring the cross-border reach of the escalation.According to the supplied material, six other people were wounded in the Marib attack, which the government-run Saba news agency said was the second such incident in 48 hours. It said the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
Sydney businessman sentenced in Australia's first foreign interference case
A Sydney businessman has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for reckless foreign interference, in what is described as the first time an Australian has been sentenced for the offence. Alexander Csergo was told he will be eligible for parole as early as next month because of time already spent in custody. The case centres on reports he compiled for two suspected Chinese spies while he was working in Shanghai.The District Court heard that Csergo, 58, had spent more than 600 days in custody before sentencing on Thursday. A jury found him guilty in March after weeks of evidence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Chinese cargo ship completes Arctic route to the UK via Russia's Northern Sea Route
A Chinese container ship has arrived at Teesport in the United Kingdom after completing a 25-day voyage through Russia's Northern Sea Route. The vessel, Dubai Tower, is operated by Chinese shipping company Sea Legend and is being presented as part of a seasonal China-Europe Arctic container service. The journey is being watched closely because it offers a faster alternative to established Asia-Europe shipping corridors.The ship left Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in eastern China on 15 August carrying about 1,500 containers. Those containers included energy-storage equipment, power batteries and photovoltaic components, according to the supplied material. The service is described as the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Netanyahu says he will sue Haaretz over UAE warning report before 7 October attacks
Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will sue the Haaretz newspaper over a report claiming that the president of the United Arab Emirates warned him about a possible Hamas attack before 7 October 2023. In a statement posted on X, the Israeli prime minister called the report "fabricated" and "false" and said he had instructed his lawyers to take legal action against the newspaper and the authors of the article. The report, published on Tuesday, alleged that Mohammed bin Zayed, also known as MBZ, raised the warning with Netanyahu about 10 days before the Hamas assault.According to the report, the UAE... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 05:02 LONDON
Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel's first embassy
Thousands of people have protested in Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, as Israel opened its first embassy in the country. The demonstration took place on Wednesday near the hotel where the inauguration was being held, according to the supplied report. Protesters carried banners reading "We stand together for peace and Palestine" and "Genocide is not self-defence".The opening came after Prime Minister Janez Jansa pushed through a diplomatic reset with Israel, reversing the approach of his predecessor, Robert Golob. The report says Golob's government had described the war in Gaza as a genocide. It also says the protest coincided with a political backlash... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 04:30 LONDON
Juvenile whale carcass on South Australia beach to be tested for bird flu
A juvenile whale carcass has washed up on Dump Beach near Victor Harbor in South Australia, prompting authorities to cordon off the area and move onlookers away. The carcass is being treated as a biosecurity precaution while officials arrange testing for H5 bird flu. Results are not expected for at least a day.Primary Industries and Regions SA said a call was made to its hotline on Thursday morning, and rangers from the Department for Environment and Water were sent to the site. Authorities confirmed the carcass will be tested for bird flu, but have not yet identified the species formally.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 03:02 LONDON
Spain declassifies warnings ahead of Ceuta mass-crossing crisis
Spain has released declassified documents showing that its intelligence services warned of possible mass crossings into Ceuta before the border crisis that unfolded in late July. The papers indicate that the National Intelligence Center, known as CNI, alerted officials in the Spanish enclave on July 29 to social-media calls for an assault on the fence and by sea the following day. The same material also says Moroccan intelligence agencies were warned about plans to enter Ceuta by climbing the border barrier or swimming around it.According to the documents, the warning was sent as the situation was building around Morocco's national... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
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IEA says governments can strengthen gas security after supply shocks
The International Energy Agency has released a report in Paris saying governments have options to strengthen resilience and preparedness for future natural gas supply disruptions. The report, Gas Reserve Mechanisms and Flexibility Options, says geopolitical risks and structural changes are making global gas markets more complex and more vulnerable to volatility. The IEA said countries can improve gas supply security through a mix of physical reserves, more flexible commercial arrangements and policy tools. It identified measures governments can use over the next five years, as well as longer-term steps to diversify supplies and reinforce infrastructure. The report follows two major... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
US says latest Caribbean boat strike killed three amid anti-drug campaign
The United States has announced another military strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, saying three people were killed. The strike was disclosed by US Southern Command late on Wednesday and is the latest in a campaign targeting vessels the administration describes as linked to drug trafficking. The operation adds to a broader pattern of unilateral US action in international waters.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is now seeking to work with allied countries on anti-drug operations while still reserving the option to strike ships when it judges that necessary. Speaking in Quito, he said the approach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
Moira Deeming to run for Family First in Victoria election
Former Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been named as Family First's candidate for the Western Metropolitan Region in Victoria's coming state election. The announcement was made on Thursday morning alongside Family First national director Lyle Shelton. Victorians are due to vote on November 28.Deeming, who now sits as a crossbench member of the upper house, said she had no regrets about the decision to contest the election with Family First. She also said she had been approached by a number of political parties. Shelton said her "resilience and tenacity" made her the right candidate for the party, and said she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
Tokyo opens mixed as Kospi surges on chip strength, oil jumps and gold slips on a firmer dollar tone
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp split, South Korea’s Kospi surged more than 7% while Japan’s Nikkei edged higher and Australia’s ASX 200 fell. The move came alongside a strong rebound in WTI crude, gains in platinum and silver, and weakness in gold, palladium and ether. The yen strengthened against the dollar, while the Australian dollar benchmark slipped, underscoring a session shaped by commodity swings, currency moves and a powerful rotation in regional equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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UK West Bank settlement sanctions trigger Israeli diplomatic retaliation and muted US response
Israel has moved to escalate its response after the United Kingdom unveiled sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to the supplied material, Israel said it would shut Britain's diplomatic mission to the Palestinians, expel UK military staff from a coordination base near Gaza and bar nearly a dozen British lawmakers from entering the country. The measures mark a sharp widening of a dispute that began with the British announcement on settlement trade restrictions.The UK said it acted out of what it described as a moral imperative to stop the destruction of the two-state solution. It accused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
Former Navy civilian employee sentenced to 72 months for bribery and tax fraud
James Soriano, a former public official at the Naval Information Warfare Center in San Diego, was sentenced in federal court to 72 months in prison for bribery and tax fraud schemes. The sentencing was announced in San Diego, and the source identifies Soriano as a former civilian employee at the center. According to his plea agreement, Soriano admitted accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from defense contractors. The benefits included lavish meals, employment opportunities for family members and friends, and tickets to premier sporting events. In exchange, Soriano used his position to help the contractors secure and maintain... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 22:33 LONDON
IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance after board vote
The International Atomic Energy Agency has formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors approved a resolution in Vienna. The move is the first such referral in 20 years and marks a fresh escalation in the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme. The resolution was backed by 23 countries, with eight abstentions, while China, Russia and Niger voted against it.The board action was tabled by the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States. It cites a lack of information on Iran's nuclear material, including stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, and says inspectors have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Yemen envoy warns of wider war as Houthis advance near Bab al-Mandeb
Yemen's ambassador to Qatar has warned that Houthi advances along the Red Sea coast could widen the war beyond Yemen and threaten one of the world's most important shipping routes. Rajeh Badi said the group was trying to seize strategic ground overlooking the Red Sea, including areas near al-Makha and al-Waziyah in Taiz province. He said the fighting now carries consequences that extend well beyond Yemen's borders.Badi made the comments in an interview on Wednesday, saying the internationally recognised Yemeni government had not violated any truce since 2021. He described the Houthis as the aggressors and said their push was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Meta surges, chips rally and oil spikes on a risk-on, risk-off split
Executive summary: Wall Street finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 edging higher while the Dow Jones and Russell 2000 were little changed to lower. The session was dominated by a sharp Meta rally, a strong move in AI and chip stocks, firmer crude oil, and weakness in several defensive and rate-sensitive pockets. The move set up a clear split between growth leadership and broader market caution. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Mexican National Indicted in U.S. Over Counterfeit Social Security Cards and Gun Possession
Derly Alvarez-Rodriguez, an illegal alien from Mexico, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the United States. The indictment alleges he trafficked counterfeit Social Security cards and possessed a pistol. The cards are described as counterfeit Social Security cards bearing information of real victims. The source also says the federal charges include identity theft, producing and selling counterfeit Social Security cards, and unlawful gun possession. No date, court location, arrest detail, or additional operational impact is given in the source. The case is framed as a federal criminal matter involving identity-document fraud and firearm possession, but the text... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 20:32 LONDON
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United States records hottest summer in 132 years amid widespread drought
The contiguous United States has recorded its hottest summer since official weather records began, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency said the June-to-August average temperature reached 23.6C, or 74.4F, across the lower 48 states. That was enough to set a new national summer record and came as drought expanded across much of the country.NOAA said the summer average was 1.7C above the 20th-century norm and 0.2C higher than the previous record, which had been set in 1936 and matched in 2021. August also became the hottest August on record, with an average temperature of 24.2C. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
UK air traffic control failure was avoidable, says Transport Secretary
More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled after a technical failure in the United Kingdom's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption for a second day. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the House of Commons that the outage, which affected the system operated by Nats, was avoidable. She said she had ordered an independent investigation by the aviation watchdog and that the Civil Aviation Authority would also carry out a review.Alexander said the system went down for four hours on Tuesday, leading to major disruption for passengers trying to fly into and out of the UK. After meeting Nats chief... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 19:35 LONDON
