Japan Kumamoto earthquake as USGS revises magnitude and aftershock hits Kyushu
Emergency crews in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture were still assessing damage on Tuesday night after a strong earthquake struck the southwestern island of Kyushu and triggered collapses, fires and power cuts. The quake hit at 4:30pm local time and was initially reported as magnitude 7.1 before the US Geological Survey later revised it to 6.8. A tsunami advisory was issued immediately after the tremor and later lifted.The epicentre was near the coastal city of Uto, about 48km southwest of Kumamoto City, according to the USGS. Public broadcaster NHK reported a magnitude 4.1 aftershock just after midnight on Wednesday, adding to concerns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Colombian man sentenced to 150 months for cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Aimer Alberto Alvaran Posada, 52, of Colombia, was sentenced today to 150 months in prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. The source says he was a high-level member of Clan del Golfo, which is described as a designated foreign terrorist organization. The report provides only the sentencing and the drug trafficking charge. It states that the prison term was imposed for his role in the cocaine trafficking conspiracy, but it does not give the court location, the wider case timeline, or any enforcement operation details. No victims, seizures, or additional co-conspirators are named in the text. The... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:33 LONDON
Peru's Fujimori takes office promising military-led crackdown on crime
Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has been inaugurated in Lima and pledged to deploy the armed forces to areas hit by crime, drug trafficking and illegal mining. In her address to Congress, she said the military would temporarily lead security operations during states of emergency until those territories could be returned to civilian control. The ceremony took place as Peru faces what she described as a severe security challenge, with gang violence, extortion and illegal mining spreading across the country.Fujimori took office on Tuesday after winning June's runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes. She is the country's ninth president in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump in Washington amid Ukraine and Iran wars
President Donald Trump has held separate meetings at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a day of high-level diplomacy in Washington. The White House described both encounters as "positive and productive". The talks came as Ukraine continued to seek stronger air-defence support and as tensions in US-Israel relations over Iran remained unresolved.Zelensky and Trump discussed Kyiv's request for Patriot air-defence missiles and a licence to produce Patriot interceptor missiles in Ukraine. No formal commitment was announced after the closed-door meeting, and the supplied material says the talks ended without any firm... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president after a narrow runoff victory in an election shaped by public anger over rising crime and years of political instability. She took the oath before Congress in Lima on Tuesday, marking a major shift in the country's leadership. Her inauguration comes after she defeated left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez by fewer than 50,000 votes in June's second round.During the ceremony, Fujimori pledged to carry out the duties of president of the republic. Her campaign centred on law and order, with a promise to confront what she described as a severe security crisis.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:08 LONDON
Trump voices frustration with Netanyahu before White House talks over Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump publicly expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the two men held talks at the White House in Washington. The immediate dispute centred on how to handle Iran, including reported concerns over the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Trump also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on the same day, as world leaders gathered for a memorial service.Trump said in a television interview that Netanyahu appeared to be trying to keep the United States involved in the war with Iran by raising the issue of the site. He said he had heard that Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
Ukraine and Iran hold call after Caspian Sea strike kills sailor
Ukraine and Iran have held a diplomatic call after a Ukrainian strike in the Caspian Sea that Tehran says hit one of its commercial vessels, killing one sailor and injuring another. Ukraine says the operation targeted Russian warships and vessels used to transport Iranian-linked military cargo, and denied any intention to harm civilians or civilian shipping. The exchange has added a new diplomatic layer to an incident already raising tensions between Kyiv and Tehran.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said he spoke with Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, after Tehran denounced the attack. Sybiha said he stressed the need to avoid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
Search for survivors after magnitude-7.1 earthquake collapses shopping centre in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture
Emergency crews are searching through rubble after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture and toppled buildings, sparking fires in the area. The immediate focus of the operation is an Aeon Mall in Kashima, where part of the structure collapsed. Officials and broadcasters said people were feared trapped inside the shopping centre as rescue teams worked overnight.Regional officials said 10 people were unaccounted for at the mall, according to public broadcaster NHK. Another broadcaster reported that a considerable number of people were feared dead inside the building after its second floor gave way. The earthquake was described as having caused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Trump and Netanyahu hold positive White House talks on Iran
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a face-to-face meeting in Washington on Tuesday, with both sides describing the talks as positive and focused first and foremost on Iran. A senior source in Netanyahu's delegation said the discussion was "extremely positive" and that the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Iran never obtains nuclear weapons. The White House also described the meeting as positive and productive.The talks lasted about 90 minutes and came during a sensitive period in US-Iran relations, after recent hostilities and as Washington pursues diplomacy. Netanyahu said before leaving Israel that he would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed Strait of Hormuz plan as talks continue
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat. The plan includes a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, and is intended to help restore stable shipping after months of disruption. The proposal comes as efforts continue to reduce tensions around one of the world's most important energy routes.The supplied material says the Omani plan is backed by Gulf states and is meant to provide a framework for ending disruption to trade through the strait. It also says the arrangement would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nasdaq and S&P 500 slide, Tesla and chips lead the selloff while Dow outperforms
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished sharply mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite down -3.7% and the S&P 500 off -1.1%, while the Dow Jones rose +1.0%. The day was defined by a heavy rotation out of technology and AI-linked names, led by Tesla’s -18.9% plunge and a broad slide in chip stocks, even as banks and defense shares gained. Commodities also moved sharply, with WTI crude down -14.1%, reinforcing the sense of a fast reset in risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Ex-wife of cartel leader pleads guilty to narcotics sanctions violation
The ex-wife and current partner of a leader of the Mexican drug trafficking organization known as Los Cuinis pleaded guilty today to willfully violating counternarcotic sanctions. The guilty plea was entered in a case brought under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. Los Cuinis is closely aligned with the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). The source says the CJNG was designated by the State Department as a foreign terrorist organization in February 2025. The case is part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative. No further details on the defendant, venue, or sentencing were provided in the source... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 19:05 LONDON
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Trump announces White House honor for heroic civilian who saved a boy
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpWe're going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!" - "We're going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!" Explanation: President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpWe're going... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Japan quake, Middle East tensions and Europe wildfires dominate a crowded day
A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwest Japan, causing building collapses, damage to a shopping centre and the historic castle, with deaths feared and dozens injured as rescue teams searched a damaged mall and power outages spread across the region. 🔗Separate reports said the quake measured 7.1, triggered tsunami warnings and emergency alerts across southern Japan, and left at least 50 people injured as crews worked to reach those trapped inside the shopping centre. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, tensions around Iran and the wider Red Sea route remained high. Donald Trump publicly rebuked Benjamin Netanyahu over reports of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 18:24 LONDON
Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House amid tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israeli military presence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in a high-level discussion that came against a backdrop of growing friction between the two leaders. The White House described the meeting as productive and positive. The talks took place as Washington and Jerusalem face differences over the direction of the conflict in Gaza and the wider regional fallout from the confrontation with Iran.According to the White House, the two leaders discussed the war in the Gaza Strip, the situation in the region after the conflict with Iran, and Israel's military presence in Gaza,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto in southwest Japan, causing building collapses and damage to historic castle
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwest Japan on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to buildings, a shopping centre and the historic Kumamoto Castle. Reports from the scene said several people were feared dead and trapped in a mall in Kumamoto after part of the second floor collapsed. Videos circulating after the quake also showed damage to the castle's stone walls and other structures in the area.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at a depth of 16 kilometres at 4.27 pm local time. Local reports said the collapse at Aeon Mall in Kashima Town left at least... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as FTSE and DAX surge on a sharp oil slide, while Euro Stoxx 50 lags
Executive summary: European equities ended the session with a split picture, led by a strong rally in the FTSE 100 and DAX, while the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped modestly. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, where Brent crude fell sharply, alongside weaker natural gas, a combination that helped support risk assets and pressured energy-linked pricing. FX was comparatively calm, with EUR/USD unchanged and sterling softer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
India extends official visit invitation to Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah
India has confirmed that it has extended an official invitation to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah for a visit, although no dates have been announced. The confirmation came during a regular media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal. The development adds a formal step to a diplomatic process that has been building through channels between the two governments.Jaiswal said the invitation had been extended to Shah, but gave no further details on timing or the proposed programme. The report says the invitation was sent through diplomatic channels to the Nepalese prime minister's office. It also notes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Iraqi PM visits Turkiye for talks on oil pipeline, water and security
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is in Turkiye with a senior delegation for talks focused on strategic cooperation, security, water and the economy. It is his first visit to the neighbouring country since taking office in May. The trip comes as Baghdad seeks to secure its energy interests and manage wider bilateral issues with Ankara.Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said the discussions would cover strategic cooperation alongside security, water and economic matters. A source from Iraq's Ministry of Oil said a technical delegation had arrived in Ankara late last week to try to finalise a one-year extension of the existing oil-export... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 15:35 LONDON
France and Spain brace for worsening wildfires as new heatwave hits
Nearly 4,000 people have been evacuated from tourist sites near Lacanau on France's Atlantic coast as firefighters brace for a new heatwave that could worsen wildfires in southwest France and across Spain. The evacuation affects campsites, holiday villages and other accommodation in the Gironde region, west of Bordeaux, where crews are still trying to contain a major blaze. Authorities say the fire remains relatively under control, but they are warning that rising temperatures and wind could trigger flare-ups.In France, the Gironde prefecture has now seen well over a quarter of a million people displaced since the fires began, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Gironde wildfires intensify as France braces for 40C heatwave
Firefighters are battling wildfires in France's Gironde region as a new heatwave is expected to push temperatures to around 40C. Crews have been working around the clock to contain flames that have been burning for days across countryside between the coastline and Bordeaux. Officials say the city itself is not currently under threat, but the western edge of the fire remains a concern.A spokesman for the national firefighters' federation said the situation was like "David against Goliath", and said four of his colleagues had died in recent weeks across France. Around 2,000 firefighters have been deployed in Gironde, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 15:02 LONDON
Japan quake in Kumamoto leaves deaths feared as mall collapse and outages continue
A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday, causing deaths, dozens of injuries and major disruption across the region. The tremor also triggered a partial collapse at a shopping mall in Kashima, where people were reported trapped inside. Power outages, rail suspensions and damage to buildings and homes were reported soon after the quake.The earthquake was reported at magnitude 7.1, with local authorities and broadcasters describing serious damage in Kumamoto and nearby areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami alerts after the quake, but those warnings were later lifted. Officials also said there were no immediate abnormalities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Slides, Tech Sells Off and Defense Leads the Tape
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split at 9:40 a.m. New York time, as a steep drop in crude oil and a heavy selloff in technology and chip shares pressured the Nasdaq and S&P 500, while defense stocks and banks outperformed. The move reflects a broad rotation out of growth and energy-linked risk, with Bitcoin also softer and the dollar firmer against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Tsunami alert issued after powerful earthquake in southwest Japan
A powerful earthquake in southwest Japan has triggered a tsunami alert, according to the supplied incident report. The event was reported on 28 July 2026 and is described as affecting the country's southwest region. No further confirmed details on the quake's magnitude, exact epicentre or the size of the alert were included in the source material.The incident was published at 13:40:56 on 28 July 2026. The supporting row identifies the event as a tsunami alert following a powerful earthquake, but does not provide official attribution, casualty figures or specific wave-height forecasts. As a result, the immediate confirmed facts remain limited... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Wildfire threat closes in on Bordeaux as heatwave intensifies
Authorities in southwest France are warning that a major wildfire remains a serious threat to Bordeaux as a new heatwave builds over the region. The fire has burned through 42,000 hectares since last Wednesday and destroyed 240 homes, according to the latest confirmed figures. It is now about 15 kilometres from the city's outskirts, raising concern for suburbs around Bordeaux.The renewed alert comes after a brief spell of cooler, damper weather brought some relief on Monday, but officials say conditions are likely to deteriorate again. Forecasters are warning that temperatures could reach 40C by midweek, adding to the risk in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 14:03 LONDON
Iran economy still holding despite war, sanctions and blockade
Iran's economy is still functioning despite five months of war with the United States, according to a fresh analysis of the country's sanctions-hit financial system. The assessment says millions of people and businesses are absorbing severe economic shockwaves, but that the economy remains far from collapse. It points to Tehran's long-standing push for self-sufficiency, as well as informal trade and shadow oil transfers, as key reasons the system has not broken down.The analysis says Iran has built a relatively diversified domestic economy for a major oil exporter over decades of confrontation with the United States, Israel and Western governments. Water-intensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 14:01 LONDON
Netanyahu heads to White House as Iran war meeting carries political risk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in what would be their seventh meeting during Trump's second term. The talks come amid the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran and are the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since the conflict began. The visit also carries added political weight because Netanyahu is travelling to Washington for the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham later the same day.The meeting is taking place against a backdrop of growing unease in the United States over the war. The supplied material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
US delegation walks out again at UN Security Council amid row with France over rights rhetoric
The United States delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Monday while France's ambassador was speaking, extending a public dispute that began over a vote on the UN human rights chief's term. The latest protest took place during an emergency council session on Russia's war in Ukraine. It followed a weekend exchange in which France criticised Washington's position on human rights voting.The immediate trigger was the US decision to join North Korea and Russia in voting against extending Volker Turk's term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. France's UN mission compared the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: War, unrest and disaster alerts dominate a tense midday news cycle
Russia and Ukraine traded fresh strikes as Moscow said Ukraine’s threat must be eliminated “once and for all”, with deadly attacks reported in Kyiv, Rostov and Zaporizhzhia and the war intensifying across several fronts. 🔗In the Middle East, Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for talks at the White House with Donald Trump, with the war on Iran expected to dominate the meeting and shape the next phase of US and Israeli policy. 🔗Iran also drew international concern after publicly executing two protesters from Isfahan, despite UN calls to halt the executions, deepening alarm over Tehran’s treatment of dissent. 🔗In Gaza,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 12:24 LONDON
Russia-Ukraine war escalates with fresh strikes and casualties in Kyiv, Rostov and Zaporizhzhia
Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine's threat must be eliminated "once and for all", as the war saw another round of deadly strikes and counterstrikes across several regions. The latest developments included a Russian attack on Kyiv, a Ukrainian drone strike in Rostov-on-Don that killed five people, and Russian claims of deadly attacks in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region. The exchange comes after several days of intensified cross-border attacks and competing accusations between Moscow and Kyiv.According to the supplied material, five people, including a child, were killed in a night-time drone attack in Rostov-on-Don on Monday. Russian authorities also said 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Iran publicly executes two Isfahan protesters despite UN calls to stop
Iran has publicly executed two protesters from Isfahan, in a move that adds to mounting concern over the country's treatment of dissent. The executions were carried out on 28 July 2026, according to the supplied report, and were described as taking place despite calls from the United Nations to halt them. The case is being presented as a fresh and severe escalation in Iran's domestic crackdown.The two men were identified in the report as protesters from Isfahan, a major city in central Iran. No further details were provided in the supplied material about the charges, the court process, or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
Tripoli protests over power cuts escalate into anti-government calls
Protests have continued in Libya's capital, Tripoli, over prolonged power cuts, with demonstrators now openly calling for the government to be toppled. The unrest is tied to electricity shortages in the city and has added fresh pressure on the authorities. It marks a further escalation from earlier civil disobedience over service failures.The latest reports say the protests erupted in Tripoli on 28 July and were driven by anger over repeated outages. Demonstrators have framed their demands not only around electricity supply but also around political change. The immediate focus remains the capital, where the unrest has become a direct challenge... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
Sixty Palestinian detainees returned to Gaza after long detention and abuse allegations
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel have been returned to Gaza and examined at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, where relatives and medical teams met them after their transfer by the International Committee of the Red Cross. The men arrived frail, injured and, in several cases, unable to walk, according to the supporting report. Their return has drawn renewed attention to the treatment of detainees held during the war in Gaza.The men were brought to the hospital on Monday for examination after being handed over by the Red Cross. Israel said they were released after interrogations determined they were no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake off Kyushu triggers tsunami warning as alerts spread across southern Japan
A preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning and emergency earthquake alerts across several prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake's epicentre was about 10 kilometres beneath the seabed, and the tremor was felt in Kumamoto Prefecture. Officials warned that waves of up to 1 metre could reach coastal areas along the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea.The warning covered Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Kyushu. Residents in coastal areas were urged to move to higher ground and follow official evacuation instructions.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: US Iran talks hold as wildfires spread and Ukraine, Middle East tensions flare
Washington and Tehran are still talking despite the conflict remaining volatile, with Donald Trump saying the two sides are having good talks and that a deal may still be possible, even as drone attacks have hit neighbouring states and the pause in strikes has held for a third day. Qatar and Pakistan are also trying to revive ceasefire diplomacy behind the scenes. 🔗 🔗 🔗The wider US Iran confrontation has already run through 13 nights of strikes and retaliation, with reports of attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure and counter strikes across the Gulf. A separate video reportedly released in Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 08:40 LONDON
Europe opens higher as oil slump eases inflation pressure, FTSE jumps above 10,800
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by a sharp rise in the FTSE 100 and gains in the DAX, while Brent crude plunged more than 14% and natural gas also fell. The move points to a softer inflation backdrop for Europe, even as the euro and sterling weakened against the dollar and the broader Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 slipped. Gold was little changed, while industrial metals and ether posted modest gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Body recovered after landslide at Solomon Islands' Gold Ridge mine
A body has been recovered after a landslide at the Gold Ridge mine near Honiara in Solomon Islands, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns about whether more people may still be buried. Police identified the dead man as Ashley Olo and said his body has been handed to his family for burial. The landslide happened in one of the pits at the country's only large-scale gold mine early on Monday morning.Acting Police Commissioner James Aitorea said it was too early to know how many people might still be trapped. Local reports had initially suggested that several illegal miners... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 08:06 LONDON
France and Spain race to contain wildfires before new heatwave
Firefighters in France and Spain are working to contain major wildfires as another heatwave approaches western Europe. The fires have burned through large areas of woodland, destroyed homes and forced mass evacuations in both countries. Officials say the next few hours are critical as temperatures rise again.In southwestern France, a large fire near Bordeaux has burned 42,000 hectares over the past six days, according to local officials. The blaze has forced 220,000 people to leave their homes and destroyed 240 houses. Firefighters said the fire did not spread overnight, although they continued to deal with flare-ups as conditions remained unstable.A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 08:03 LONDON
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Iran video reportedly threatens Melania Trump and Barron Trump amid rising tensions
A video reportedly released in Iran has drawn attention after it appeared to encourage supporters of the Islamic regime to assassinate Melania Trump and Barron Trump. The clip, titled "How to Kill Melania Trump," is described as anti-US propaganda and includes explicit threats directed at the former first lady and the president's son. It also appears to link the alleged threat to the family's movements in New York City.According to the supporting report, the video claims to identify "advanced signs" about Melania Trump's whereabouts, citing missing public bins from street corners and manholes being welded shut. It reportedly shows images... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as Tokyo slumps, oil rout eases inflation pressure and Australia outperforms
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Tokyo and Seoul under heavy pressure while Australia and Hong Kong held up better. The biggest cross-asset move was a steep drop in WTI crude, which helped ease some inflation concerns but also signaled a fast repricing in energy markets. The Nikkei 225 and Kospi both fell more than 5%, while the ASX 200 rose 1.8% and the Hang Seng edged higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Moira Deeming quits Victorian Liberal Party and will sit as independent
Victorian MP Moira Deeming has resigned from the parliamentary Liberal Party and says she will continue in parliament as an independent. The Member for Western Metropolitan Region will sit on the crossbench after weeks of internal conflict with the party. Her departure marks a further escalation in a dispute that has already reshaped her position within the opposition.Opposition Leader Jess Wilson confirmed on Tuesday that she had received Deeming's resignation from the parliamentary party. Deeming said in a statement posted to social media that her focus would remain on representing her electorate. She also said she remained committed to helping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 04:33 LONDON
Red Sea blockade worsens Asia's energy crisis as oil supplies come under pressure
Governments across Asia are scrambling to secure oil supplies after Yemen's Houthis launched a blockade of Saudi Arabian shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait. The move has added fresh pressure to an already strained regional energy market, with the Red Sea now facing another major disruption to maritime trade. The chokepoint sits at the southern entrance to the Red Sea and is a key route for oil moving from the Gulf toward Asia.The reported blockade comes as Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia remain heavily dependent on Middle East oil, with some countries relying on the region for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Yemen warns Houthis are trying to control Red Sea shipping lanes
Yemen's internationally recognised government has warned that the Houthis are seeking to extend their influence over Red Sea shipping lanes by emulating Iran's approach in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning was delivered in Riyadh by Afrah al-Zouba, the foreign minister-designate for the Yemeni government, as tensions in the region continue to rise. She said the group's aim would be to control traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.Al-Zouba said the Houthis want to "copy the Iranian model" and that this could effectively threaten two major gateways, the Red Sea and the Gulf.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 02:32 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Oil Slides, Yen Firms and Asia Tracks a Mixed Risk Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a cautious tone, led by a sharp drop in energy prices and a softer read-through for commodity-linked assets. The Nikkei 225 fell -1.8%, while the ASX 200 rose +1.1% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged higher. WTI crude sank -5.7%, gold slipped nearly -2.0%, and the yen strengthened modestly against the dollar, shaping the early cross-asset picture. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan resigns ahead of leadership challenge by Ben Carroll
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has resigned from the top job after a turbulent 48 hours inside Labor, clearing the way for her deputy, Ben Carroll, to seek the leadership. The move comes four months before Victoria's state election and follows mounting pressure from MPs who had concluded she no longer had the support of the caucus. Allan said Carroll would have her "unqualified support", a statement that appears to leave him well placed to become leader without a contested ballot.The resignation follows a period of worsening internal tension over the government's polling and Allan's personal approval ratings. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 00:59 LONDON
Dominican National Sentenced in Hartford to 50 Months for Passport Fraud, Identity Theft
JOSE LUIS RODRIGUEZ, 46, a citizen of the Dominican Republic unlawfully residing in the United States, was sentenced in Hartford to 50 months of imprisonment. Oliver imposed the sentence for passport fraud and identity theft offenses. The source provides the defendant's name, age, nationality, and immigration status, along with the court and city where sentencing took place. It does not give any additional facts about the manner of the fraud, the identity theft scheme, or whether other defendants were involved. The reported punishment is more than 4 years in prison. No details are provided on restitution, release conditions, or any... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 23:32 LONDON
Seattle restaurant owner pleads guilty in $1.4 million employment tax case
The owner of a restaurant in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay over more than $1.4 million in employment taxes. The taxes included unemployment, Social Security, and Medicare obligations. According to the source, some of the unpaid amounts had been withheld from employee paychecks. The plea was announced in Seattle by First Assistant U.S. No additional details were provided on sentencing, the restaurant's name, or any operational impact on the business. The source identifies the case as a guilty plea tied to unpaid federal employment taxes exceeding $1.4 million. #CapitolHill #Seattle #employmenttaxes #guiltyplea #taxfraud... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 23:32 LONDON
Yemen says ready for escalation after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Yemen's internationally recognised government says it is prepared for any escalation after the Houthis launched fresh drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and announced a maritime blockade of the kingdom. The warning was delivered on Monday by Yemen's foreign minister designate, Afrah al-Zouba, during a briefing in Riyadh. Her comments came just hours after the Houthis said they had carried out the latest attacks in response to what they described as incursions by Saudi drones.Al-Zouba said the government was increasingly concerned that the Houthis were trying to copy Iranian tactics in the Strait of Hormuz and extend influence over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 23:29 LONDON
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UN condemns Israel's planned West Bank settlement expansion amid escalating violence
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israeli plans to accelerate settlement development in the occupied West Bank, saying the settlements have "no legal validity" and amount to a "flagrant violation" of international law. His statement comes as violence in the territory continues to rise and as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will move to legalise farm outposts and establish new ones. The remarks add a fresh diplomatic layer to an already volatile situation in the West Bank.Guterres said the settlements remain a major obstacle to a two-state solution and to a "just, lasting and comprehensive peace"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 23:05 LONDON
Trump escalates defamation fight with The New York Times, signaling continued media confrontation
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpBREAKING NEWS: The Failing New York Times, after 10 years of harassment, slander, and libel, just failed again in their desperate attempt to have our powerful Defamation Lawsuit against them dropped. As we requested, the Highly Respected Judge has called for an updated complaint, which will lay out, in extreme detail, all the ways in which The Times has repeatedly and consistently acted, with actual malice in defaming me, my family, our Great MAGA Movement, and America, itself. We will continue to hold The Times... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 23:00 LONDON
