British Columbia wildfire emergency deepens as Bald Range fire grows and evacuations expand
British Columbia has declared a provincial state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire and other blazes continue to force evacuations across western Canada. The fire has grown to about 9,500 hectares and remains out of control, with orders affecting Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake. Homes have been lost and residents have been moved out as conditions changed quickly.Premier David Eby said the situation was "very dynamic and threatening" and confirmed that people had been trapped as the fire spread, requiring rescues. Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes said a number of farms had been affected, while the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Royal Navy says it spent 21 days in July monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters
The Royal Navy says it spent 21 days in July shadowing Russian ships in the Dover Strait and the North Sea, as it reported a rise in activity around UK waters. It said patrol operations to monitor Russian vessels were up 25% last month compared with the same period a year earlier. The activity involved offshore patrol vessels, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft deployed to track repeated Russian voyages.According to the report, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn were used alongside Wildcat helicopters from 815 Naval Air Squadron and Merlin submarine-hunting aircraft. The vessels were shadowing Russian frigates Neustrashimy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Ukraine warns of winter power crisis as Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the country could enter winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people in the Kyiv region, including a three-year-old child. He made the remarks during a visit to Belgrade, where he said the latest attacks and shelling of frontline communities had killed 13 people in the previous 24 hours. The comments came as Ukraine continued to report damage from intensified long-range strikes on its energy system and civilian areas.Zelensky said Russian missiles were being used to make life unbearable for Ukrainians and again called for stronger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Lebanese soldiers wounded as Israeli troops allegedly enter Zawtar al-Gharbiyah
Three Lebanese soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon while they were dealing with unexploded ordnance in the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, according to the Lebanese army. The injuries came after residents and the village mayor said Israeli troops entered the village overnight and built an earth barrier near the village square. The incident adds a new layer to an already fragile border situation in the south.Mayor Abed Ezzeddine said residents were surprised to see the barrier, which he placed about 100 metres from the village square. The Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli force advanced into the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:37 LONDON
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Ukraine says 40-day strike campaign hit Russian oil and gas infrastructure
Ukraine says it has completed a 40-day strike campaign against targets inside Russia, claiming at least 100 successful attacks over the period. The campaign, which Kyiv says was ordered by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 26 June, was described as an effort to bring the war deeper into Russian territory and press for an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The reported strikes included attacks on oil and gas infrastructure and a refinery in Omsk, far from the front line.According to Ukraine's Security Service, the campaign ended this week after the series of long-range attacks. One of the most notable incidents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:34 LONDON
Iran says Hormuz reopening depends on conditions as Oman talks progress
Oman has said talks with Iran on securing a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are progressing, while Tehran has warned that any agreement would not mean an immediate reopening of the waterway. The latest comments suggest movement in discussions over one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, but they also underline that a final deal remains unresolved. The strait is a critical route for global oil and natural gas flows, so any change in access has implications well beyond the two countries involved.Oman's foreign ministry said the discussions were positive and warned against attacks on shipping that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
US condemns China's Scarborough Reef 'nature reserve' move amid South China Sea tensions
The United States has criticised China over a new move at Scarborough Reef in the disputed South China Sea, saying Beijing is using environmental language to strengthen its territorial claims. In a statement issued on Saturday, the US State Department said China was attempting to deny Filipino fishermen access to the waters around the reef, which lies near the Philippine island of Luzon. The statement rejected China's description of the area as a "national nature reserve" and said the move was part of a broader effort to advance sweeping maritime claims.The US said China's approach relied on "dubious environmental and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
Yemen government forces counterattack Houthis after renewed shelling of Marib
Yemeni government forces have launched attacks on Houthi positions across multiple front lines after renewed shelling of Marib city, in a sharp escalation that has raised fears of a broader conflict. A military spokesman said the operation targeted Houthi "capabilities and forces" along "multiple axes and along the line of contact". Officials said the counterattack was intended to protect civilians after fresh strikes on the government-held city.Deputy Information Minister Mohammed Gezan said the Houthis had resumed shelling civilian neighbourhoods in Marib with missiles and drones. The renewed attacks followed earlier Houthi missile and drone strikes on Hadramout and Marib provinces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, target free trade deal by year-end
Serbia and Ukraine have agreed to deepen economic cooperation and aim to finalise a long-stalled free trade agreement by the end of the year. The commitment was announced in Belgrade after Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the final day of a two-day visit. It was Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia since taking office in 2019.At a joint news conference, Vucic said Serbia would support Ukraine's bid to join the European Union and continue backing Ukraine's territorial integrity, including areas seized by Russia since 2014. He also said Serbia would help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by deadly strikes as Hormuz tensions and regional shocks mount
Russian strikes killed at least six people across Ukraine, including four in the Kyiv region and a child in Brovary, as local authorities reported attacks in several areas while Kyiv kept up strikes on Russian logistics targets. 🔗 🔗Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepened after Iran set out demands it says the United States must meet before the waterway can fully reopen to shipping, while the UAE said an ADNOC tanker was struck by a missile and Gulf states condemned the attack. 🔗 🔗ADNOC later said 15 vessels had been attacked in the strait, with one fatality and 20... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
Opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo acting prime minister during parliament session
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Kosovo's acting prime minister, Albin Kurti, during a plenary session in parliament on Saturday. The incident disrupted proceedings as lawmakers argued over delays in forming parliamentary leadership after the June snap election. Police officers and other members of parliament intervened as the confrontation unfolded in the chamber.The MP identified in the row as Time Kadrijaj, from the Alliance party, threw at least four eggs in Kurti's direction. The incident happened after Kurti told parliament he needed more time to hold talks with other parties before proposing a candidate for speaker. The exchange came during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
Lebanon detains former Syrian general in Beirut and weighs transfer to Damascus
Lebanese authorities have detained a former Syrian army general in Beirut and are considering whether to hand him over to Syria, according to judicial and security sources. The case involves Major-General Adel Issa, who once served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Officials say the detention took place on Friday after Issa visited the Syrian embassy in Beirut for paperwork.According to the sources, embassy staff recognised that Issa was wanted in Syria and alerted Lebanon's prosecutor's office. Investigators from the Central Criminal Investigation Department then detained him and took him to a facility at the Beirut Palace of Justice. Under questioning,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 17:03 LONDON
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UAE says ADNOC tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf states condemn attack
The United Arab Emirates says one of ADNOC's tankers was struck by a missile while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil supplies. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No casualties were reported.The ministry said the vessel was hit while transiting the strategic waterway and accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps of carrying out what it described as an act of piracy. ADNOC confirmed that one of its ships had been targeted by a missile while crossing the strait, but did not give details... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Typhoon Dolphin batters Okinawa as China braces for landfall
Typhoon Dolphin has intensified disruption in Japan's Okinawa prefecture, where at least 44,000 buildings lost power after the storm hit the island on Saturday. At least five people were injured, including elderly residents who fell in strong winds, according to the Okinawan prefectural government. The typhoon is now moving toward China, where authorities are preparing for landfall along the eastern coast.The storm recorded maximum wind speeds of 162km/h (101mph) on Saturday and was classified as a very strong typhoon by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Officials warned of high waves, storm surges and lightning strikes as the system moved through the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
Drone explodes near Bulgaria's Trans-Balkan gas pipeline close to Romanian border
A drone has exploded in Bulgaria near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, in an incident that has added to concerns about unidentified unmanned aircraft appearing in European airspace. The explosion happened near the Kardam border crossing with Romania, according to Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev. He said the blast took place close to a strategic energy route that links Turkiye to Ukraine.Radev said the drone exploded in the immediate vicinity of the border crossing on Saturday. He added that the site was about one kilometre, or 0.62 miles, from the compressor station of the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline. The incident was described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general after narrow Senate vote
The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, ending a contentious confirmation fight over his independence and ties to President Donald Trump. The Republican-led chamber approved him by a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska opposing the nomination. Blanche had already been serving as acting attorney general since April, but the confirmation gives him a firmer mandate to lead the Department of Justice.The decisive vote came from Senator Bill Cassidy, who said he believed Blanche was the best option the president would put forward. Washington had been waiting for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Trump signals White House military asset tied to D.C. security and future presidents
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 8 August 2026 at 03:04 BST: "This great and very important military asset sits atop the heavily protected Ballroom at the White House. It provides National Security for Washington, D.C., and will protect future Presidents!!! President DJT" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 8 August 2026 at 03:04 BST: This great and very important military asset sits atop the heavily protected Ballroom at the White House. It provides National Security for Washington, D.C., and will protect future Presidents!!! The post signals that Trump is publicly framing a military or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region as US confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Russian strikes killed four people in the Kyiv region on Saturday, including a child, after drones hit a home in the Brovary district northeast of Kyiv, with the death toll in Brovary rising as rescue work continued. 🔗In the United States, the Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, ending a contentious fight over his independence and his ties to President Donald Trump. 🔗Sources in this recap🔗 Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region as Brovary death toll rises🔗 Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general after narrow Senate vote [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Aug 2026 12:13 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fire as US tightens Russia pressure and global flashpoints widen
Russian strikes killed at least six people across several regions of Ukraine, including three in the Kyiv region and a child in Brovary district, as local authorities said more people were wounded and Kyiv kept up its own strikes on Russian logistics targets. 🔗 🔗In Washington, the US Senate passed a tougher sanctions bill aimed at Russia’s energy revenues, while the House vote was delayed, adding fresh pressure on a key source of funding for Moscow’s war effort. 🔗In Yemen, Houthi attacks in Marib province killed at least 10 people, including eight members of government forces and two civilians, as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Aug 2026 08:34 LONDON
New South Wales confirms first H5 bird flu cases in native birds
New South Wales has confirmed its first cases of H5 avian influenza in Australian native birds, after two Greater Crested Terns were found dead in separate locations. One bird was discovered near Narooma on the state's south coast and the other near Wentworth in western New South Wales. The confirmation marks a new stage in the state's bird flu response, which had previously involved detections in migratory birds.According to the government, the birds were reported by members of the public to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline and then sampled by the state's H5 response team. Officials said surveillance is continuing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
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Pentagon commits $560m to NSW scandium project in strategic minerals push
The US Department of War has announced a $560 million investment in an Australian scandium project in central western New South Wales. The deal covers Sunrise Energy Metals' Syerston project near Fifield, about 350 kilometres north-west of Sydney, and gives the US a right of first offer on output. The announcement was made on 8 August and was presented as part of a wider push into critical minerals.Scandium is used in aerospace, defence and automotive applications, and the project is being promoted as a potential new primary source of the metal. Sunrise Energy Metals says Syerston aims to become the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 06:02 LONDON
Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi prime minister in Baghdad amid tensions after deadly strikes
Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief, Khalid bin Ali Al Humaidan, has met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Baghdad in an effort to ease tensions between the two governments. The meeting came after weeks of strain following deadly cross-border strikes on Iraq. During the talks, Al Humaidan renewed an invitation for al-Zaidi to visit Riyadh.According to the Iraqi prime minister's office, the meeting took place on Friday and focused on how Baghdad and Riyadh can improve coordination on security issues as regional tensions continue. Al-Zaidi had previously cancelled an earlier trip to Saudi Arabia after the July 29 strikes. Those attacks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
UN warns Sudan war is destroying children's education
More than 8 million school-age children in Sudan are out of school as the country's civil war continues, according to a warning delivered by the United Nations. The alert was issued at an informal UN Security Council session on safeguarding education in Sudan, as the conflict reached its 1,210th day. The UN said the war is damaging classrooms, disrupting teaching and leaving large numbers of children without access to learning.Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said the conflict is depriving an "entire generation" of its future. She said nearly three-quarters of schools in Darfur have been damaged, destroyed or rendered unusable since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 02:02 LONDON
US Senate passes Russia energy sanctions bill as House vote is delayed
The US Senate has passed a tougher sanctions package aimed at Russia's energy revenues, adding fresh pressure on a central source of funding for Moscow's war effort in Ukraine. The bill passed by 86 votes to 11 and now moves to the House of Representatives, where a vote is not expected until at least early September because of the congressional summer recess. The legislation is framed as a way to increase economic pressure on Russia while also targeting the maritime networks used to evade existing embargoes.The measure, called the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, would impose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
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ICC urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse withdrawal plans amid wave of departures
The body overseeing the International Criminal Court has called on Chad and Venezuela to abandon plans to leave the tribunal, warning that the moves could weaken the global fight against impunity. In a statement issued from The Hague on Friday, the Assembly of States Parties said it had noted both decisions with concern. It urged the two countries to remain committed members and to raise grievances through dialogue inside the assembly rather than by withdrawing.The appeal comes as the court faces what the statement described as its most serious wave of departures since it was founded in 2002. Five countries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 01:33 LONDON
Trump renews effort to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook amid mortgage-fraud allegations
The White House has revived efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sending her a letter that says the president is considering dismissing her from office. The move comes as Donald Trump continues to press for faster interest-rate cuts, despite inflation remaining a concern. It also reopens a direct challenge to the independence of the US central bank.According to the letter, Cook was given three weeks to respond to unproven allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. The letter was signed by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino and warned that the alleged offence could carry a prison... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 01:30 LONDON
Texas polls show Democrats gaining ground in Senate and governor races ahead of midterms
Recent polling in Texas suggests Democrats are making gains in two of the state's most closely watched midterm contests. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate, is now leading Republican Ken Paxton in multiple surveys, according to the supplied material. The findings also point to broader Democratic momentum in the race for governor, adding to signs that Texas may be becoming more competitive ahead of November's elections.A Texas Pulse survey released on Friday found Talarico on 47% and Paxton on 43%, a four-point lead for the Democrat. The same poll had shown the two candidates tied in June,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 23:59 LONDON
Misleading party name approved ahead of Victorian election after registration dispute
A dispute over party registration has emerged ahead of Victoria's November state election after the Victorian Electoral Commission approved a party called "Free Palestine" and rejected an application for "Free Palestine Party". The commission said the newer name was too similar to the existing registration and could not be accepted under state law. The case has raised concerns about whether voters could be confused by the names on the ballot.Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said the commission was legally required to register a party once it met the criteria set out in law. He said the rules did not allow him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 23:03 LONDON
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Strike action at Port Hedland threatens BHP iron ore shipments this weekend
Industrial action at Port Hedland, Australia's largest bulk export port, is set to disrupt BHP ship loading this weekend. Members of three unions are due to begin a 24-hour ship loading ban today, followed by a further 24-hour general stoppage tomorrow. The dispute centres on pay and conditions at BHP's iron ore port operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region.Industry bodies say the stoppage could cost BHP about $100 million in revenue and reduce royalty income for the West Australian government by more than $7 million. The action follows months of tension between the miner and unionised workers, with employees previously... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
US-backed diplomacy on Libya power-sharing gains momentum
A new diplomatic push aimed at unifying Libya's rival eastern and western authorities is gathering momentum, according to the supplied reporting. The effort centres on a power-sharing deal that would bring the country's competing political camps into a single framework. Turkiye is also said to be involved in efforts to bring the parties together.Libya has been divided since 2014, with rival governments in the east and west and two separate seats of government. The country has also had two prime ministers, reflecting the depth of the political split. The reporting says a number of international diplomatic initiatives have failed over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:35 LONDON
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U.S. prosecutors file 107 border-related cases in Southern California
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 107 border-related cases this week. Attorney's Office said the filings cover charges including bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the United States after deportation, and importation of controlled substances. The office described the Southern District of California as the fourth-busiest federal district, saying the workload is largely driven by a high volume of border-related crimes. The district covers San Diego and Imperial counties. The district shares a 140-mile border with Mexico. The filing area includes the San Ysidro Port of Entry, which the source described as the world's busiest land... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
Houthi attacks kill at least 10 in Yemen's Marib as fighting intensifies
Houthi attacks in Yemen's Marib province have killed at least 10 people, including eight members of government forces and two civilians, according to officials and a military source cited in the supplied material. The strikes hit the oil-rich province on Friday and were reported to have affected both military positions and civilian areas. The violence marks a further escalation in a region that has been relatively stable under a truce that began in 2022.A Yemeni military source said 12 others were wounded in the attacks on government forces, while the health minister for the Saudi-backed government said shelling struck residential... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 as WHO urges vaccine trial
World Health Organization vaccine experts have recommended a full-scale human trial of the licensed Ebola vaccine Ervebo to assess whether it could offer cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The recommendation comes as government data show the outbreak has surpassed 4,000 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths since it was declared in mid-May. The outbreak has spread across 53 health zones in five provinces, with Ituri remaining the epicentre.The latest Ministry of Health situation report cited 4,053 confirmed Bundibugyo cases and 1,850 deaths. According to the supplied material, 87% of cases are in Ituri... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
World Food Programme moves to renew Palantir contract amid leaked audit privacy concerns
The United Nations World Food Programme is finalising a five-year renewal of its contract with US data software firm Palantir, despite privacy concerns raised in a leaked internal audit from 2025. The audit, seen by journalists, points to unease inside the agency about allowing the company to process data used in one of the world's largest humanitarian supply chains. The development has renewed scrutiny of how aid agencies handle sensitive beneficiary information.The World Food Programme, based in Rome, manages the SCOPE system, which contains biometric and other information on millions of aid beneficiaries. Palantir developed the Digital Operations and Transformation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Wall Street closes sharply higher as Nvidia sparks a broad AI-led rally, gold and silver surge, oil slips
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher in a broad risk-on session, led by Nvidia’s double-digit jump and strong gains across the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Russell 2000. Tech, chips and megacap growth names outperformed, while crude oil and natural gas fell. Precious metals also surged, with gold, silver, palladium and platinum all posting outsized gains. The move points to a market that is rewarding AI exposure and easing energy costs at the same time, even as the size of the metal rally suggests a powerful macro and positioning-driven bid. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
ADNOC says 15 vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, with one fatality and 20 injuries
ADNOC said on Friday that it remains focused on meeting customer requirements despite an "exceptionally challenging environment." The Abu Dhabi company said it continues to be significantly affected by unprovoked attacks on its people and assets. The company said 15 of its vessels have been attacked by missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the conflict. ADNOC said three vessels were attacked this week alone. ADNOC said the attacks caused one fatality and 20 injuries to crew members. It said it is working in close coordination with the relevant authorities and is taking all... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
US appeals court blocks Trump White House ballroom project
A US federal appeals court has ordered Donald Trump's administration to stop construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. The ruling is a major setback for the president in a dispute over how far the executive branch can alter the White House without congressional approval. The court said the White House is not the property of any one president and cannot be fundamentally reshaped through executive action alone.The Washington-based US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued its decision in a 2-1 opinion. It upheld a preliminary injunction... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Yemen, Iran and Gaza dominate a volatile day
Yemen saw the deadliest fighting in this window, with Houthi missile and drone attacks on military sites in Marib and Hadramawt killing at least 58 members of the internationally recognised government forces, while a separate Houthi strike on government held Marib killed two civilians and injured 14 others. 🔗 🔗The fighting also fed fears of wider spillover, as reports said Saudi Arabia was being affected by the conflict and preparations were under way for a possible mine clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz using uncrewed surface vehicles, underwater drones and explosive laden robots. 🔗 🔗Iran remained at the centre... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Aug 2026 18:24 LONDON
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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement amid regional tensions
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence pact in Mecca, formalising a pledge that an armed attack on one of the three would be treated as an attack on all. The agreement, called the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, was signed on Friday by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The announcement gives the deal immediate political weight because it was concluded in Mecca, the Saudi holy city, at a time of heightened regional tension.According to the joint statement described in the supporting material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Immigration-Related Prosecutions in Maryland
Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland announced in Baltimore that it secured multiple immigration-related prosecutions in July against illegal aliens who re-entered the United States after prior removals. The office said the cases were connected to the Department of Justice's Operation Take Back America. The statement identifies the prosecutions as immigration-related and says they involved people who had previously been removed from the country before re-entering. The source does not provide defendant names, charging counts, court outcomes, or any penalties. The announcement is limited to the office's summary of actions taken in July. It gives no additional operational detail... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
Sri Lanka prison riots leave 3 dead and 23 injured amid suspected gang links
Sri Lankan authorities have brought several prison disturbances under control after riots at multiple facilities left three inmates dead and 23 others injured. The unrest unfolded at prisons including New Magazine Prison in Colombo, Kuruwita prison and an open prison in Negombo. Police, riot squads and special forces were deployed as officers worked to restore order.Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told parliament that one prisoner was killed when 40 inmates broke out of their cells at New Magazine Prison late on Thursday. He said two more prisoners died during a second riot at Kuruwita prison on Friday morning, about 80km... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes higher as DAX leads, precious metals surge and natural gas slips
Executive summary: European equities finished higher, led by a sharp DAX advance, while precious metals posted outsized gains and natural gas fell. The move came alongside a firmer euro and pound, a softer dollar against the yuan, and a modest pullback in Brent crude, leaving the session defined by risk appetite in stocks and a powerful bid in metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Italy says it will keep Schengen controls on arrivals from Spain until at least 15 August
Italy said it will not accept ultimatums or outside pressure on national security and border control, and will not review its decision to suspend the application of the Schengen Agreement for third-country nationals arriving from Spain. Palazzo Chigi said the measure will remain in place until at least 15 August and, in any case, until security and terrorism risks for Italy have been completely ruled out. The statement said a new wave of migration is expected in Ceuta on that date, citing an announcement by the Spanish authorities. It said Italy cannot change the decision until it is certain there... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 16:31 LONDON
Russia-linked accounts amplify far-right narratives during Ceuta migration crisis
Russia-linked social media accounts connected to the Pravda network amplified far-right narratives during the early days of the migration crisis in Ceuta, according to an analysis by the counter-disinformation group 411. The activity began on 1 August, a day after 49,000 people reportedly attempted to cross into the Spanish enclave from Morocco overnight. The analysis says the messaging reached more than 500,000 people and was reproduced rapidly across multiple languages.The group said the accounts framed the events as a deliberately coordinated assault and suggested that authorities were complicit. Several posts also added Islamophobic or antisemitic conspiracy theories to that framing.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 16:03 LONDON
Russia intensifies glide-bomb strikes on Ukraine as casualties rise
Ukraine says Russia fired a record 8,300 glide bombs in July, as Kyiv also claimed Russian forces suffered 42,800 casualties during the same month. The figures were cited by Ukraine's General Staff and defence ministry in material supplied for this incident, and they point to a sharp escalation in the use of air-delivered weapons. The claims could not be independently verified.The reported increase comes as Russia leans more heavily on glide bombs and ballistic missiles amid battlefield setbacks, according to the supplied material. Ukraine says these weapons remain difficult to counter, making them central to Moscow's current campaign. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Sharply Higher as Tech, Metals and Small Caps Lead a Broad Risk Rally
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a surge in Nasdaq-linked technology shares, AI and chip stocks, and a sharp jump in precious metals. The S&P 500, Dow and Russell 2000 all moved higher, while energy shares lagged as WTI crude and natural gas fell. Bitcoin and ether also advanced, adding to the broad-based bid across equities and alternative assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
US July payrolls unexpectedly fall, raising questions over Fed policy path
The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 last month, while June figures were revised to show a 20,000 increase. The unemployment rate also eased to 4.1% from 4.2%, even as the labour force participation rate declined further.The report came in well below expectations. Economists had forecast payroll growth of 80,000, after June had previously been reported as a gain of 57,000. The latest revision and July decline point to a softer labour market than markets had anticipated.The data also reinforced the view... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
Armenia to try Catholicos Karekin II and six clerics in church feud escalation
Armenia is due to begin a trial on Friday involving Catholicos Karekin II, the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and six other clerics. The case will be heard at the Armavir Regional Court in Vagharshapat, a city often described as the spiritual centre of Armenia. Prosecutors say the seven defendants failed to comply with a civil court order linked to the reinstatement of a defrocked bishop.The defendants are accused of not reinstating Bishop Gevorg Saroyan after he was defrocked in January. The Church said at the time that Saroyan had abused his authority and neglected his duties. If convicted,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Trump renews 2020 election fraud claim, urges passage of Save America Act
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 7 August 2026 at 12:34 BST: "They should say, instead, it was the most CROOKED & CORRUPT Election in History! President DJTNew evidence further undermines claim that 2020 election was 'most secure' in history: https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/new-evidence-further-undermines-claim-2020-election-was-most-secure" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 7 August 2026 at 12:34 BST: He is again framing the 2020 election as illegitimate and explicitly calling for passage of the Save America Act, signaling continued focus on election administration, ballot integrity, and voting rules rather than a new foreign-policy shift. The post reinforces a long-running Trump... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Iran and Oman agree shipping-route coordinates as Trump says war may end soon
Iranian officials are reviewing a preliminary bill that would bar US, Israeli and other "hostile" vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports cited by a parliamentary source. The development comes as Iran and Oman said they had agreed on coordinates for shipping routes through the strait, a waterway that remains central to global energy and maritime security. The latest comments also follow remarks by Donald Trump that he believes the war with Iran is nearing an end and that he is involved in negotiations.The reported bill is being examined by an Iranian parliamentary committee, while Iran's Fars... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
