Ukraine-Brussels peace talks in doubt after US changes plans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's planned visit to Brussels this week for high-level talks with the United States, the European Union and NATO is now in doubt. A Ukrainian presidential adviser said Kyiv could no longer confirm the trip because of changes to the American side's plans. The development affects a meeting that had been expected to take place on 27 or 28 October.Zelenskyy had said the Brussels discussions were being prepared to bring together representatives of Ukraine, the United States and the European Union, along with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The European Commission said it remained engaged in diplomatic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Ukraine strikes, Middle East violence and Serbia election shake a crowded news day
Ukraine and Russia traded fresh blows as a Ukrainian drone strike on Voronezh killed two people and injured 17, while European defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom met in Paris to discuss boosting military support for Kyiv. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli forces intensified their operation in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, demolishing a three storey building and industrial facilities in Farsh al Hawa and displacing more than 2,000 Palestinians. 🔗 Separately, three Palestinians, including a seven year old girl, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displaced persons camp in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
RSF drone strikes knock out power in eastern Sudan
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have carried out a coordinated drone attack on five power stations, triggering widespread electricity outages across large parts of three eastern states. A government official said the strikes hit two stations each in Al-Jazira and Gedaref, and one in White Nile state. All three states are controlled by the Sudanese army, which has been fighting the RSF since April 2023.The official said the attacks caused power cuts across large parts of the three states, but did not give an immediate estimate of the full extent of the damage. Residents in Gedaref reported that electricity had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 10:31 LONDON
Lula's second-round victory in Brazil seen as a setback for the far right
Brazil's presidential election has ended with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva winning the second round, according to the supplied material, in a result presented as a major political shift for Latin America. The row says Lula secured 51.8 percent of the vote against 48.2 percent for Flavio Bolsonaro, after trailing in the first round. It describes the outcome as a turning point that halts the far right's return to power in Brazil.The supplied analysis says Lula, who is 80, overcame a first-round deficit of 47 percent to 45 percent against Bolsonaro. It says the result confounded pre-election polling and followed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
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Israel election shaped by Gaza war and post-October 7 politics as voters head to the polls
Palestinians in Gaza are watching Israel's election closely, with many hoping the vote could bring some change to policy after years of war, displacement and restrictions. Israelis are due to vote on Tuesday in a general election that has been shaped by the war in Gaza and the political fallout from the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks. The ballot comes as Gaza remains under a ceasefire declared in October 2025, but residents there say they still face near-daily air strikes, severe shortages and a punishing siege.The election has become a test of whether voters will keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 UK properties without power as clean-up continues
Around 90,000 properties in the United Kingdom were still without power on Monday after Storm Boelo battered parts of Scotland and northern England over the weekend. The storm also caused flooding and property damage, while repair crews continued work in difficult conditions. Strong winds and rain were forecast to continue on Monday, adding to the disruption.The Energy Networks Association said the remaining outages were concentrated in affected areas after a tough weekend for the network. Its chief executive, Leo Slade, said sustained winds of 50 to 85mph were hampering efforts to reconnect homes and businesses safely. He said engineers could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 09:05 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: War, elections and storms dominate a crowded global morning
Russia and Ukraine traded deadly overnight drone and missile strikes, with two men killed and 17 people, including a child, injured in Russia's Voronezh region, while Ukraine also reported fresh attacks as the war continued to spill across the border. 🔗Diplomacy around the conflict is also shifting, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia is planned for November, and Vladimir Putin separately floating a three way summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on the war in Ukraine. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects linked to the deadly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Oct 2026 08:45 LONDON
Serbia election shifts toward student-backed movement after Vučić concedes defeat
Serbia's parliamentary election has produced a major political shift after Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat in a televised statement. Preliminary results indicate that the student-backed Student List is ahead of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party, or SNS, in a contest that has challenged Vučić's long dominance of Serbian politics. The vote count is not yet final, but the early numbers point to a change in the balance of power in Belgrade.Vučić said, "It is clear that we have lost the election," according to the statement reported after the vote. The preliminary seat count suggests Student List could secure at least 135... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 08:33 LONDON
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European markets open lower as gold and silver slide, while natural gas jumps and Brent firms
Executive summary: European equities opened in the red, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities, where natural gas surged +7.9% and Brent crude rose +1.2%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell sharply. FX was comparatively calm, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro little changed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Nikkei, Kospi and Hang Seng Sell Off, Energy and Gas Buck the Trend
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific equities ended broadly weaker at the Tokyo close, with sharp losses in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea as chip-linked and cyclical shares came under pressure. The risk-off tone contrasted with firmer energy markets, where WTI crude and natural gas advanced, while gold, silver and platinum fell. The yen strengthened modestly against the dollar, adding to the mixed cross-asset picture. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Serbia election shock as Student List wins outright majority and SNS heads into opposition
The Student List has won Serbia's parliamentary election with 140 of the 250 seats, securing an outright majority and pushing the Serbian Progressive Party into opposition for the first time in almost 14 years. The result marks a dramatic break with the political order that has dominated the country since 2012. It also confirms that the student-led movement has moved from protest politics into direct control of parliament.The Serbian Progressive Party won 104 seats, according to the figures in the supporting material, leaving it well short of power after years of dominance under Aleksandar Vučić and his political bloc. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Health worker killed in attack during Ebola response in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
A nurse has been killed and another health worker severely injured in an attack in Bafwasende, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, while they were responding to an Ebola alert. The World Health Organization said the assault took place on Saturday in Tshopo province and was the latest violence targeting people involved in the outbreak response. Local authorities have not yet commented on the attack or identified any suspects.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the workers were attacked while carrying out their duties and stressed that everyone protecting communities from the disease must be able to work in safety.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 05:06 LONDON
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US says it helped Gulf states keep Hormuz oil flows moving
US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its support over the past six months, as Gulf states continued exporting oil through one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. The command said it has helped regional partners move more than 1.5 billion barrels of oil since June, despite what it described as Iranian efforts to control the waterway. It said more than 95 percent of ships using the route sailed safely in recent months.The figures were released on Sunday as Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM's commander, visited the region and observed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
North Korea escalates UN dispute over alleged DMZ landmine blast
North Korea has taken its dispute with South Korea over a reported landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone to the United Nations Security Council, accusing Seoul of fabricating the incident. According to North Korean state media, Pyongyang's permanent representative to the UN sent a letter to the council on Sunday rejecting South Korea's claim that three soldiers were injured in a September 21 explosion near the border. The letter warned that any violation of North Korea's sovereignty could trigger self-defence.The row centres on South Korea's allegation that the blast inside the DMZ was caused by North Korean landmines. Pyongyang denied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
Trump says Canada tariff dispute could be resolved soon
US President Donald Trump has said the trade dispute with Canada could be resolved soon, while defending higher tariffs on Canadian goods at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan. He made the remarks at a political event aimed at boosting Republican candidates ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. The comments come as the tariff standoff continues to affect Michigan's border economy and the Detroit-based auto sector.Trump told the crowd that the dispute would be settled "pretty soon" and said Canada was willing to give the United States "anything at this moment." He repeated his view that higher tariffs were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Nikkei Slips, Metals Rout Deepens and Asia Tracks a Broad Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: Tokyo and wider Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 down -2.2% and the Kospi and Hang Seng posting even steeper losses. The move came alongside a sharp selloff in precious metals, a softer yen, and only modest moves in crude and natural gas. The data points to a broad de-risking tone across equities and commodities, with investors appearing to reassess crowded trades in metals, Japan equities and parts of Asia technology. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Thousands protest in Prague as Czech public media funding bill advances
Several thousand people gathered in Prague on Sunday to protest against a government plan to overhaul funding for the Czech Republic's public media. The demonstration took place in Old Town Square and focused on legislation that would abolish household licence fees and replace them with state budget allocations for public radio and television. Protesters accused the governing coalition of threatening press freedom and weakening the independence of public broadcasters.The lower house of parliament approved fast-tracking the bill in a rare overnight vote on Saturday, after coalition lawmakers moved quickly to open the issue and limit the opposition's room for debate.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 00:00 LONDON
Trump touts anti-Iran strikes and urges Israelis to back Netanyahu
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "To the people of Israel, to those who haven't seen it, I am attaching the Endorsement I gave one week ago to your Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu. As everyone is aware, including the enemy, Bibi and I have had a great relationship in winning together. I did the Venezuelan attack, one of the most successful Military Operations in History but, before that, we did Operation Midnight Hammer, stopping the World's Number One State Sponsor of Terror from obtaining a Nuclear Weapon. Then we did Operation Epic... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for returnees from DR Congo
Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to undergo a 21-day quarantine as it tightens precautions against Ebola. The measure was announced in Kampala by Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi on Sunday, alongside stronger screening at Entebbe International Airport and land crossings. Officials also said incoming travellers must complete contact forms so they can be reached if needed.The Health Ministry said returnees with a travel history to the DRC will have to pay for their quarantine. Uganda says it currently has no active Ebola infections after ending its own outbreak in July. The country declared the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions rise as Ukraine is hit and France, Brazil and Israel vote under pressure
The United States is reportedly drawing up options for renewed strikes on Iran, after Donald Trump signalled that action could come soon, while Tehran said a new war with Washington and Israel would not change its position. 🔗 🔗Across the wider Middle East, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a fresh barrage of missiles and drones launched from Yemen near Mecca and Riyadh, with debris reported in several western locations, as the conflict widened. 🔗 In Jordan, thousands attended funerals for eight victims of the church attack in Karak province while the manhunt for the gunmen continued. 🔗Israel faced multiple security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Oct 2026 18:28 LONDON
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Putin Floats Three-Way Summit With Trump and Xi as Ukraine War Talks Resurface
Russian President Vladimir Putin has floated the idea of a three-way meeting with Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping to discuss a way out of the war in Ukraine. Trump appeared to confirm the proposal, although no date was given, and suggested it could be good for the world if it included denuclearisation. The comments have revived debate over whether major powers could try to shape the outcome of the conflict through direct leader-level talks.The proposal was discussed in Brussels in a commentary segment that framed it as a possible "Yalta 2.0" moment. The reference points to the 1945 Yalta... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
Burnham signals possible rethink on EU free movement ahead of Brussels summit
Andy Burnham has signalled that Britain may need an open discussion about whether to readopt European Union free movement rules as part of a wider reset in relations with Brussels. The comments come as preparations continue for a UK-EU summit in Brussels next month, where the two sides are expected to discuss a broader package of closer ties. Burnham said the issue should be considered alongside other possible changes to the relationship, rather than as a stand-alone question.In remarks reported on Sunday, Burnham said immigration into Britain had changed since Brexit and argued that the country should have an "honest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Irish troops should be part of new Lebanon mission, McEntee says
Irish troops should be deployed to Lebanon as part of a new European Union mission and should take on both peacekeeping and peace enforcement duties, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Helen McEntee, has said. She made the comments as the current UN Interim Force in Lebanon mission moves towards its end date later this year. The Defence Forces are due to withdraw by Easter, according to the minister.Speaking on a radio programme, Ms McEntee said she wanted Irish troops to remain on the ground and continue working with colleagues in Lebanon. She said the aim was to support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Audi to build $4bn US factory in Georgia amid tariff pressure
Audi has said it will spend $4bn to build its first factory in the United States, with the plant planned for Macon, Georgia. The German carmaker said the project will create 4,500 jobs and will be used to produce its Q7, Q8 and Q9 sport utility vehicles. The announcement comes as Volkswagen, Audi's parent company, faces pressure from steep US tariffs on imports from the European Union.The company said the new site is expected to build 200,000 SUVs a year. It also said some production would shift from Bratislava in Slovakia, reflecting a wider reorganisation of its manufacturing footprint. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:03 LONDON
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Gaza disabled children miss school as war damage and shortages disrupt specialist education
Children in Gaza with visual and hearing impairments are missing school because war damage, displacement and shortages have disrupted specialist education. In Gaza City, 13-year-old Kenan al-Sabaa is among those affected, after his hearing aid malfunctioned and the parts needed to repair it became unavailable. His family says the disruption has left him far behind in his studies and dependent on a reduced learning schedule.The report says the plastic tubing and rubber ear mould on Kenan's device need fixing, but those items and depleted batteries are no longer available because of the siege on the Gaza Strip. Before the war... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Saudi intercepts missiles as Iran, Qatar and Musk add to global tensions
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on Sunday, including a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and a drone in the capital region, as well as another drone in the south, in the latest sign of rising regional tension. 🔗Iran's foreign minister said a renewed war with the United States and Israel would not change Tehran's position, even as fresh threats from Washington kept pressure high. 🔗Tehran is also widening a nationwide civilian mobilisation drive called Janfada, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it is being expanded across much of the country and linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Oct 2026 12:24 LONDON
UK ministers warn households to prepare as war-readiness rhetoric intensifies
Britain's defence secretary has warned that the country must be ready for war within a little over 1,000 days, saying adversaries could be in a position to attack by 2030. The remarks come amid a wider push for households to prepare for emergencies, including advice to keep bottled water, food, blankets, cash and a wind-up radio. The warning was published as part of a broader argument that national resilience now needs to be treated alongside national defence.Wes Streeting said the threat from adversaries was not new, but that their capacity had changed. He wrote that by 2030 their force strength... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 12:10 LONDON
US reportedly prepares follow-up strike options on Iran as Trump signals possible action soon
The United States military has drawn up options for renewed strikes on Iran, according to reporting cited in Washington, raising the prospect of another escalation in a conflict that has already stretched for months. The plans are said to be ready for follow-up action if authorised by the White House, with possible targets including energy facilities, infrastructure and nuclear sites. The reporting comes as President Donald Trump has suggested the US could strike as soon as "tomorrow", while also leaving open the possibility of a deal with Tehran.The latest account says Central Command, which oversees US forces in the Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Iran expands nationwide Janfada mobilisation and weapons-training campaign
Iran's authorities are widening a civilian mobilisation drive called Janfada across much of the country, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it wants training stations in main squares in every provincial capital. The campaign is being presented as preparation for possible renewed conflict with the United States and Israel, and it now appears in cities and towns across multiple provinces. Street booths, organised events and armed exercises linked to the drive have been reported in several major urban centres.The programme was launched in late March at the height of the war with the United States and Israel, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON
Qatar warns geopolitical conflict is threatening trade and investment at Doha forum
Qatar's minister of state for foreign trade affairs has warned that trade and investment cannot prosper without peace and security, speaking at the World Investment Forum in Doha. Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed said geopolitical upheaval and growing economic fragmentation were reshaping the outlook for global investment. His remarks were delivered at a United Nations-led gathering focused on investment, opportunities, challenges and sustainable development.Al-Sayed said the global economy was undergoing changes that were redefining the landscape for investment. He argued that investment in the future is linked to investment in peace and security, and said long-term trade and investment require a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: France rocked by protests as Brazil heads to runoff and Middle East tensions rise
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they launched a new wave of strikes on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, while missiles were also reported to have hit targets in Yemen's southern port city of Aden amid interceptions by air defences. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel tightened its lockdown in Hebron and nearby villages in the occupied West Bank and prepared to close all land crossings into and out of the territory ahead of its election. 🔗 Separately, tens of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv for a final anti government rally against Benjamin Netanyahu, with the demonstration coming three days before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Oct 2026 08:42 LONDON
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
Elon Musk has said SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink internet service after Ukrainian officials said connectivity problems had already been resolved. He accused Ukraine of violating the service terms by using it for military activity, while denying responsibility for a separate issue involving Starshield, the more secure system used by Ukraine for some communications. The comments add a new layer to an already sensitive dispute over how satellite networks are being used in the war.Musk said on social media that using Starlink, which he described as a civilian commercial service, for offensive drone strikes was never allowed and that the loophole... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
France sees nationwide clashes during protests over rising living costs
France has seen nationwide clashes during protests over rising living costs, with police using tear gas in several cities and making nearly 1,000 arrests. The demonstrations spread across the country on Saturday, with unrest reported in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nantes. Authorities said the latest protests came a week after earlier unrest that had already prompted a major security response.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said police arrested nearly 1,000 people nationwide and faced what he described as an extremely elevated level of violence from black-clad ultra-left demonstrators. He said about 70,000 security personnel were deployed across France... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
Trump attacks Obama and ties Iran to nuclear risk while endorsing Mike Rogers in Michigan
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Obama was a grossly incompetent President! He paid off Iran with $Billions, and gave them a road to a Nuclear Weapon. He said that Crooked Hillary Clinton was going to WIN, he campaigned hard for her, and she lost in all directions and ways. He then campaigned full out for Kamala, and likewise, she lost. Now he's campaigning for a Muslim Brotherhood Jihadist, who hates Jews and Blacks and AMERICANS and TRUMP, and he is going to lose, also. He's a Fake Doctor, who runs what... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
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Trump attacks Alaska ranked choice voting, signals push to overturn the system
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "They've been trying to get rid of Lisa Murkowski forever in Alaska, then she came up with the Ranked Choice Voting SCAM, and pulled a nice hot iron out of the fire. Everyone thought she came in second or third, but then she "won." Miracles happen!" - "The Republicans' Worst Senator, by far, Lisa Murkowski, of the Great State of Alaska (A State for which I produced, on a continuing basis, Billions and Billions of Dollars, and which Crooked Joe Biden and the Dumocrats had totally... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Brazil heads to runoff vote as more than 158 million voters are eligible
Brazilian voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for a closely fought presidential runoff, with second-round governor elections also taking place in five states and the Federal District. More than 158 million people are eligible to vote, making the day one of the country's most significant election dates in recent years. The vote comes after a first round that left the presidential race unresolved and set up a nationwide test of turnout and mobilisation.Of the eligible electorate, more than 136 million voters are required to cast a ballot, while just over 22 million may vote voluntarily. That group includes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
France sees nationwide protest clashes as police arrest nearly 1,000 people
Clashes erupted across France on Sunday as protesters took to the streets in demonstrations over the cost of living. Police arrested nearly 1,000 people as unrest spread through several major cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nantes. The protests came a week after earlier marches that turned violent and prompted a stronger security response from the government.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said officers faced what he described as an extremely elevated level of violence from black-clad ultra-left extremists. Riot police used tear gas in the capital and in other cities as authorities tried to contain disorder and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
Kim Jong-un ends China visit after memorial stop and bridge crossing
Kim Jong-un has returned to North Korea by land after a visit to China that included a stop at a Korean War memorial in the border city of Dandong. He crossed a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, a move presented by North Korean state media as a symbol of closer ties with Beijing. The trip comes as both sides appear to be seeking a warmer economic and political relationship.According to the supplied material, Mr Kim visited the Memorial of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea in Dandong before heading back across the border on Saturday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 01:26 LONDON
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Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Nearly 1,000 people were arrested across France after a second day of mass protests that drew hundreds of thousands of demonstrators and ended with clashes in several cities. Police used tear gas and water cannon in response to unrest in places including Paris, while barricades were set alight in Marseille and shop boards were ripped up in Bordeaux. Officials said they had so far avoided the scale of rioting and looting seen last weekend, but the latest protests still marked a significant public-order challenge.The interior ministry said an estimated 410,000 people took part in Saturday's demonstrations, while unions put the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 01:01 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu days before Israel election
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv for a final anti-government demonstration three days before Israel's parliamentary election. The rally focused on demands for an independent state commission of inquiry into the security failures linked to the October 7 attacks. It also reflected broader anger at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, with repeated chants of shame heard through the crowd.The protest came after two years of weekly gatherings in Hostage Square, where families and supporters had pressed the government to do more to bring captives home from Gaza. At the latest rally, opposition figures including Gadi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Israel's ultra-Orthodox military service dispute intensifies amid arrests and protests
A confrontation over military service for ultra-Orthodox men has intensified in Israel, with military police attempting to arrest a young Haredi man in the city of Modi'in after he failed to report for service. The incident drew hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men into the street, where they faced off against security forces in a scene that has become increasingly common in recent months. The dispute is now one of the most visible domestic fault lines in Israel, unfolding in the middle of wartime pressures and wider political strain.The flashpoint described in the report took place in early October at a building... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Brazil election runoff enters final day amid rival mass rallies
Supporters of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro held large rallies on the final day of campaigning before Brazil's presidential runoff, as the race remained extremely close. Lula addressed supporters at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, while Bolsonaro drew crowds in Minas Gerais in a separate show of strength. The vote on Sunday will decide whether Brazil keeps its left-wing leader or shifts toward the right.The latest polling cited in the supplied reporting showed the two candidates effectively tied on the eve of voting. A CNT/MDA survey released on Saturday put Bolsonaro on 46.3 percent and Lula... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 23:01 LONDON
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France protests turn violent for a second day amid nearly 1,000 arrests
Police used tear gas and water cannon in several French cities as protests over cost of living and school conditions turned confrontational again. The latest unrest included clashes in Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux, according to the supplied material. The episode forms part of a wider wave of demonstrations across France that has continued to draw heavy policing.The confirmed figures in the new material point to nearly 1,000 arrests, while earlier reporting in the supplied rows said around 400,000 people took part nationwide and around 70,000 officers were deployed. The same rows also said the Interior Ministry reported nearly 1,000 arrests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 22:31 LONDON
Albania protests intensify in Tirana as clashes leave more than 300 injured
Saturday's antigovernment rally in Tirana escalated into some of the fiercest clashes seen in the Albanian capital in days. Police used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse crowds after thousands gathered for the demonstration. Several government buildings were attacked, and the Ministry of Education again became a focal point of the unrest.Authorities said more than 300 protesters and police were injured, and dozens of demonstrators were arrested. The rally drew students and other supporters from around Albania, with university professors, artists and opposition parties also said to have backed the mobilisation. Police had stepped up security across... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
US-Ireland talks continue on removing whiskey tariffs
Negotiations are still under way over the removal of the 10% US tariff on Irish whiskey, after Donald Trump announced last month that he would take the duty off. The tariff remains in place for now, and officials say the technical steps needed to implement any change have not yet been completed. Ireland says it wants zero tariffs for all EU spirits, not only for Irish whiskey.A spokesperson for Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said intensive engagement with the US Trade Representative on technical implementation was still ongoing. The department said it wanted the change to be implemented... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
US on alert over alleged advanced-stage Iranian plots against Americans abroad
United States intelligence agencies have warned that Iranian plots to target US personnel overseas have reached advanced stages, according to a memo cited by officials. The warning has prompted Washington to place staff on high alert across parts of the Middle East and to reduce its diplomatic presence in the region. The development comes amid already elevated tensions between the United States and Iran.The memo was sent by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the supplied report. It says US agencies have received intelligence indicating that Iran has substantially increased efforts to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
France braces for second wave of mass protests amid heavy security
French authorities are deploying more than 70,000 police officers and gendarmes nationwide as the country prepares for another day of protests on Saturday. Several planned marches have been banned in cities including Montpellier, Rouen and Nice, while other demonstrations are being allowed only under strict conditions. Officials say the aim is to prevent a repeat of last weekend's violence, looting and clashes.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the security operation would involve 20% more officers than during the previous weekend, and that the elite RAID unit would support police operations. He said RAID officers would not be used for crowd control,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Brazil runoff enters final debate phase as Lula and Bolsonaro trade policy attacks
Brazil's presidential runoff campaign entered its final televised debate phase on Friday, with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro facing off in Rio de Janeiro. The debate came two days before Sunday's vote and focused heavily on the economy, infrastructure, regional development, crime and the cost of living. Polls suggest the race remains extremely close, with the two candidates effectively tied heading into the final stretch.The exchange was broadcast on TV Globo and was described as more diplomatic than the pair's first face-off on Sunday, although it still included sharp personal attacks. Lula criticised Bolsonaro's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
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Rubio urges Cubans to contact CIA as US pressure on Havana intensifies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly urged Cubans seeking political change to work with the CIA, in a message that Cuban officials quickly mocked as Washington stepped up pressure on Havana. In a post on X, Rubio said the time was right for people in Cuba to act and described a "discreet partnership with the CIA" as a way to create positive change. The appeal came as the Trump administration continued a broader campaign of economic, political and legal pressure on the island.Rubio's message referred to what he called failed promises, corruption and the privileged lives of only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Lebanese scepticism grows as Israeli election nears amid south Lebanon occupation
Residents and analysts in Lebanon say they do not expect Israel's October 27 election to bring any meaningful change in policy toward their country. In Beirut, the prevailing view described in the report is that a change of leadership in Israel would not automatically alter the situation in south Lebanon. The issue is being watched closely because the vote comes against the backdrop of the continuing Israel-Hezbollah conflict.The report quotes Beirut resident Fouad Debs as saying he does not think anything major, or anything at all, will change for Lebanon even if there is a change in Israeli leadership. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 07:03 LONDON
