Yemen fighting escalates as Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's internationally recognised government has accused Houthi fighters of killing three children, including a baby, in shelling in the central Marib governorate. The claim came as the Houthis said Saudi forces carried out 54 air raids over 12 hours, deepening a renewed phase of fighting across Yemen. Warnings of possible attacks were also reported in several Saudi provinces early on Thursday, underscoring the cross-border reach of the escalation.According to the supplied material, six other people were wounded in the Marib attack, which the government-run Saba news agency said was the second such incident in 48 hours. It said the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
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Sydney businessman sentenced in Australia's first foreign interference case
A Sydney businessman has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for reckless foreign interference, in what is described as the first time an Australian has been sentenced for the offence. Alexander Csergo was told he will be eligible for parole as early as next month because of time already spent in custody. The case centres on reports he compiled for two suspected Chinese spies while he was working in Shanghai.The District Court heard that Csergo, 58, had spent more than 600 days in custody before sentencing on Thursday. A jury found him guilty in March after weeks of evidence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Chinese cargo ship completes Arctic route to the UK via Russia's Northern Sea Route
A Chinese container ship has arrived at Teesport in the United Kingdom after completing a 25-day voyage through Russia's Northern Sea Route. The vessel, Dubai Tower, is operated by Chinese shipping company Sea Legend and is being presented as part of a seasonal China-Europe Arctic container service. The journey is being watched closely because it offers a faster alternative to established Asia-Europe shipping corridors.The ship left Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in eastern China on 15 August carrying about 1,500 containers. Those containers included energy-storage equipment, power batteries and photovoltaic components, according to the supplied material. The service is described as the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel's first embassy
Thousands of people have protested in Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, as Israel opened its first embassy in the country. The demonstration took place on Wednesday near the hotel where the inauguration was being held, according to the supplied report. Protesters carried banners reading "We stand together for peace and Palestine" and "Genocide is not self-defence".The opening came after Prime Minister Janez Jansa pushed through a diplomatic reset with Israel, reversing the approach of his predecessor, Robert Golob. The report says Golob's government had described the war in Gaza as a genocide. It also says the protest coincided with a political backlash... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 04:30 LONDON
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Juvenile whale carcass on South Australia beach to be tested for bird flu
A juvenile whale carcass has washed up on Dump Beach near Victor Harbor in South Australia, prompting authorities to cordon off the area and move onlookers away. The carcass is being treated as a biosecurity precaution while officials arrange testing for H5 bird flu. Results are not expected for at least a day.Primary Industries and Regions SA said a call was made to its hotline on Thursday morning, and rangers from the Department for Environment and Water were sent to the site. Authorities confirmed the carcass will be tested for bird flu, but have not yet identified the species formally.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 03:02 LONDON
US says latest Caribbean boat strike killed three amid anti-drug campaign
The United States has announced another military strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, saying three people were killed. The strike was disclosed by US Southern Command late on Wednesday and is the latest in a campaign targeting vessels the administration describes as linked to drug trafficking. The operation adds to a broader pattern of unilateral US action in international waters.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is now seeking to work with allied countries on anti-drug operations while still reserving the option to strike ships when it judges that necessary. Speaking in Quito, he said the approach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
Moira Deeming to run for Family First in Victoria election
Former Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been named as Family First's candidate for the Western Metropolitan Region in Victoria's coming state election. The announcement was made on Thursday morning alongside Family First national director Lyle Shelton. Victorians are due to vote on November 28.Deeming, who now sits as a crossbench member of the upper house, said she had no regrets about the decision to contest the election with Family First. She also said she had been approached by a number of political parties. Shelton said her "resilience and tenacity" made her the right candidate for the party, and said she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
UK West Bank settlement sanctions trigger Israeli diplomatic retaliation and muted US response
Israel has moved to escalate its response after the United Kingdom unveiled sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to the supplied material, Israel said it would shut Britain's diplomatic mission to the Palestinians, expel UK military staff from a coordination base near Gaza and bar nearly a dozen British lawmakers from entering the country. The measures mark a sharp widening of a dispute that began with the British announcement on settlement trade restrictions.The UK said it acted out of what it described as a moral imperative to stop the destruction of the two-state solution. It accused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
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IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance after board vote
The International Atomic Energy Agency has formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors approved a resolution in Vienna. The move is the first such referral in 20 years and marks a fresh escalation in the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme. The resolution was backed by 23 countries, with eight abstentions, while China, Russia and Niger voted against it.The board action was tabled by the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States. It cites a lack of information on Iran's nuclear material, including stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, and says inspectors have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
United States records hottest summer in 132 years amid widespread drought
The contiguous United States has recorded its hottest summer since official weather records began, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency said the June-to-August average temperature reached 23.6C, or 74.4F, across the lower 48 states. That was enough to set a new national summer record and came as drought expanded across much of the country.NOAA said the summer average was 1.7C above the 20th-century norm and 0.2C higher than the previous record, which had been set in 1936 and matched in 2021. August also became the hottest August on record, with an average temperature of 24.2C. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
UK air traffic control failure was avoidable, says Transport Secretary
More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled after a technical failure in the United Kingdom's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption for a second day. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the House of Commons that the outage, which affected the system operated by Nats, was avoidable. She said she had ordered an independent investigation by the aviation watchdog and that the Civil Aviation Authority would also carry out a review.Alexander said the system went down for four hours on Tuesday, leading to major disruption for passengers trying to fly into and out of the UK. After meeting Nats chief... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 19:35 LONDON
Netanyahu alleges foreign interference in Israel election campaign amid dispute over UAE warning report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the country is facing what he called "blatant foreign interference" as the general election approaches in October. The comments came amid a renewed political dispute over reporting that the United Arab Emirates warned him before the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. Netanyahu and his Likud party have linked the controversy to the election campaign, while opposition figures have used it to attack his record.The row centres on a report by Haaretz, which said excerpts from a book by two of its reporters indicated that UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Police officer killed, five teachers kidnapped in raid on Cameroon teacher training centre in Wum
Armed individuals raided a teacher training centre in the town of Wum in Cameroon's Northwest Region, killing a police officer and abducting five teachers. The attack took place on Tuesday morning, according to the regional governor, Adolphe Lele Lafrique. Security forces are now searching for the attackers and the missing teachers.Lafrique said the group of armed individuals infiltrated the centre, about 80 kilometres north of Bamenda, and opened fire when a police officer tried to stop them. He said the officer was killed instantly. The five teachers were taken to an unknown location, and no group has been publicly identified... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
Met Police open criminal investigation into Reform UK funding allegations
London's Metropolitan Police have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Reform UK may have breached electoral funding laws. The decision follows an undercover documentary that aired last week and raised questions about foreign donations linked to the party. Police said the matter will now form part of an existing inquiry into donations made to the same political party.In a statement, the force said detectives had assessed a number of reports relating to donations and polling involving a political party. It said there were potential offences requiring investigation, and that the new allegations were similar in nature to matters already... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 17:03 LONDON
North Korea nears completion of Yalu River bridge after more than 12 years of delay
North Korea is close to finishing its side of a long-delayed bridge over the Yalu River on the border with China, according to satellite analysis cited in the supplied reporting. The structure has been under construction for years and is now said to be approaching completion, raising the prospect of an inauguration in the near future. The project links the North Korean city of Sinuiju with the Chinese city of Dandong.The analysis, attributed to SI Analytics, said customs and immigration facilities on the North Korean side were nearly complete in early September. It also pointed to signs that the project... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
Hurricane Lowell lashes Kauai with outages and evacuations
Hurricane Lowell has caused widespread disruption on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, leaving at least 30,000 residents without power and forcing evacuations as heavy rain and strong winds swept across the area. The Category 1 storm passed west of the island overnight before moving north into open sea, but it still brought destructive conditions to coastal communities. Officials said the storm did not make landfall on Kauai, yet it caused significant damage from roughly 80 miles offshore.By early Tuesday, nearly 92% of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative customers were without electricity, according to the information provided by local officials. Wind gusts... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
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China renews One China dispute over UN resolution and Taiwan
Beijing has renewed its dispute with Taiwan over the interpretation of a United Nations General Assembly resolution, saying Taiwan has never been and will never be a country. The comments came in a fresh exchange over Resolution 2758, which China says confirms the One China principle. The row centres on competing claims about Taiwan's status and the meaning of the 1971 vote.Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning accused the authorities led by Lai Ching-te of distorting the resolution and of showing what she described as a separatist position on Taiwan independence. She said the resolution settled the question of China,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Iran speeds construction at suspected underground nuclear site near Natanz
Iran has accelerated construction this year at a suspected underground nuclear site buried in the Pickaxe mountain near Natanz, according to an analysis of satellite images by US-based analysts. The site is in central Iran, close to the Natanz nuclear facility, and Western intelligence services suspect it may be a clandestine uranium enrichment plant. The latest imagery reviewed by the analysts was taken on 9 August.The analysis was carried out by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, which examined satellite images covering six years. The analysts said they could not confirm or rule out a reported Israeli intelligence claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
At least 14 killed in weapons depot blast in Syria's Idlib
At least 14 people have been killed in an explosion at a temporary weapons and remnants-of-war depot near Sarmada in Syria's Idlib province. The blast also injured 11 people, according to state television reports cited in the supplied material. Thick smoke from the fire rose from the site for hours after the explosion, and emergency teams were still searching for survivors under the rubble.Authorities have not said what caused the blast. The depot was located in Burj Elnumra village in the northern countryside of Idlib, near the city of Sarmada, and emergency teams were dispatched soon after the explosion, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 15:03 LONDON
Israel orders UK consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days amid sanctions row
Israel has said it will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, escalating its response to new UK sanctions and trade restrictions linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move is part of a wider set of retaliatory measures announced after London joined other countries in backing a two-state statement and imposing restrictions on settlement-related goods and services. Israel also said British diplomats at the consulate would lose their diplomatic status in 30 days.According to the supporting material, Israel has told UK staff on a Gaza coordination mission and British diplomats in Ramallah to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Serbia calls snap parliamentary elections for October 25 amid anti-corruption protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has dissolved parliament and called snap parliamentary elections for October 25, in a move that comes amid nearly two years of student-led anti-corruption protests. The vote is being held almost two years earlier than scheduled and is expected to be a major test for the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. Vucic announced the date in a nationally televised address on Wednesday.Parliamentary elections were not due until December 2027, making the decision a significant acceleration of Serbia's political timetable. Vucic said the country had experienced major turbulence over the past year and a half and argued that election... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:33 LONDON
Investigation finds evidence of possible chemical weapons use in Sudan
A 32-page investigation has found what it describes as credible evidence supporting witness accounts of toxic chemical exposure linked to military activity in Sudan between 2024 and 2025. The report says the alleged exposure took place in civilian areas during the war that began in 2023. It also says the findings point to a possible chlorine-related incident in September 2024.The investigation was led by former senior officials of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, or OPCW, including two people who served with the body when it received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for work on the global ban... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Merz clashes with AfD in parliament after Saxony-Anhalt election shock
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel in the Bundestag, in the latest political fallout from the far-right party's sweeping election victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Merz used the parliamentary debate to attack the party as a destructive force and accused it of pursuing a migration policy that would damage Germany's skilled workforce. The confrontation came after the AfD won almost 44% of the vote in the eastern state, a result that has already shaken national politics.During the exchange, Weidel told lawmakers that voters had shown Merz's coalition with the centre left was a total failure and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:02 LONDON
IAEA says North Korea has built new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon
The International Atomic Energy Agency says North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility at the Yongbyon nuclear complex. The watchdog described the development as a cause for serious concern and said the building appears capable of housing multiple centrifuge cascades. The assessment adds to evidence that the country is continuing to expand its nuclear infrastructure.The agency said the new building is part of the main Yongbyon complex and could accommodate up to 28 centrifuge cascades used to enrich uranium. It said the findings were based on satellite imagery because it has had no inspectors in North Korea... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Israeli parties submit candidate slates for October Knesset election
Israeli political parties have submitted their candidate slates for the Knesset election due on October 27, marking a formal step in the country's election process. Israeli media reported that 38 lists were filed before Tuesday's deadline with the Central Elections Committee. The lists will now be reviewed before being finalised on September 27.Among the last parties to file were the governing Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party. The Joint List, an alliance of Arab-majority parties, also submitted its slate on Tuesday. Likud's list includes 35 candidates and is led by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 11:32 LONDON
Pakistan faces new frontier against attacks in Balochistan's Pashtun-majority districts
Violence has surged since June in Balochistan's Pashtun-majority districts, raising concern that the conflict in Pakistan's southwest is widening into areas that had largely been spared the main insurgency. The latest incidents include an attack on a customs facility at Ziarat Cross in Pishin district, a separate security operation near Quetta, and an ambush on a paramilitary convoy on September 3. Together, the attacks point to a sharp deterioration in security across a province that has long been affected by armed violence.On September 1, security forces said they repelled an attack on the customs facility at Ziarat Cross, a major... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 11:00 LONDON
Kurds debate rights after SDF integration into Syrian government forces
The merger of the Syrian Democratic Forces into Syria's government forces last month has triggered a wider debate among Kurds about how their rights can now be secured. The discussion is unfolding in Syria and among Kurdish communities in neighbouring Iraq and Turkey, where the move is being watched as a major shift in the country's postwar political order. Supporters say it could open a path to constitutional politics, while critics fear it may weaken the Kurdish cause.According to the supplied report, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised constitutional protection for Kurdish language and political rights. Mazloum Abdi, the SDF... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
New Hampshire primary results set up Senate and governor races
Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas have won their primaries in New Hampshire and will face each other in the race for the United States Senate. The result sets up a November contest to replace outgoing Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen.In the governor's race, Republican Kelly Ayotte won her party's primary and will run against Democrat Cinde Warmington. The primary results also clarified the state's House contests. In the 1st Congressional District, Stefany Shaheen defeated retired Marine Maura Sullivan in a close Democratic primary, while Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican nomination.In the 2nd District, Lily Tang Williams won the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
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Premier Coal workers back strike action in Western Australia as talks break down
Workers at Premier Coal in Collie have voted to take protected industrial action after talks over a final enterprise agreement broke down. The mine sits at the centre of Western Australia's coal supply chain and is the main supplier to Synergy's Muja and Collie power plants, about 200 kilometres south of Perth. The dispute comes as the state prepares to phase out coal-fired power by 2030.The vote followed failed negotiations on Wednesday morning, according to the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union state secretary, Steve McCartney. Workers are seeking better pay and clearer terms on redundancies as part of the final agreement.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
Cluster munitions kill or injure at least 1,063 people globally in 2025, report says
A new report says cluster munitions killed or injured at least 1,063 people worldwide in 2025, placing the year among the highest annual tolls on record. The findings were published by the Cluster Munition Coalition and cover casualties recorded across multiple conflict zones. Ukraine accounted for the largest share of the global total, while civilians made up most of the victims.The report said at least 34 children were among those killed or injured. It added that casualties were recorded in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Myanmar, Russia, Syria and Ukraine. Ukraine accounted for 87% of the global total for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 06:00 LONDON
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US warns Taiwan Strait conflict could be globally disastrous ahead of expected Trump-Xi summit
The top United States diplomat in Taipei has warned that any conflict across the Taiwan Strait would have a larger impact on the global economy than the Second World War. Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, made the remarks at a defence forum in Taipei on Wednesday. He said the issue of securing peace in the Taiwan Strait was among the most urgent facing the region.Greene linked the warning to the expected meeting later this month between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in the United States. He said the summit offered an opportunity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Violent protests over rolling blackouts in The Gambia as Barrow pledges new power capacity
Violent protests have broken out in The Gambia over prolonged electricity outages, with demonstrations reported in the capital, Banjul, and nearby cities on Monday and Tuesday. Residents have been demanding action over rolling blackouts that have left some areas without power for up to 48 hours. The unrest has centred on the country's worsening electricity crisis and the public response to it.Police used tear gas to disperse crowds that gathered in several locations, including near President Adama Barrow's residence and the headquarters of the National Water and Electricity Corporation, which supplies electricity in the country. Protesters burned tyres and built... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 04:34 LONDON
US imposes import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods as trade dispute deepens
The United States has ordered an import ban on Canadian products including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods and motorbikes, in a sharp new escalation of the trade dispute between the two countries. The move was announced in a series of executive orders on Tuesday and is due to take effect on 29 September. It comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on American goods begin to bite, extending a confrontation that has already disrupted one of the world's largest trading relationships.US President Donald Trump said Canada was "discriminating in fact against the commerce of the United States" as he set out the ban.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 04:31 LONDON
US expands sanctions on Iran's aviation sector under Operation Economic Outcast
The United States has announced a new package of sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, in a move aimed at increasing economic pressure on Tehran. The Treasury Department said on Tuesday that 36 Iran-related sanctions were imposed on commercial and private airlines, as well as on aviation firms and service providers. The measures are part of an effort described by Washington as Operation Economic Outcast.The latest action expands existing sanctions on the privately owned airline Mahan Air and extends pressure to other Iran-based aviation companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration had promised severe consequences for those providing financial support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
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Pentagon shake-up deepens as Hegseth drives military overhaul
The United States military is facing a new period of internal strain as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes ahead with a promised shake-up at the Pentagon. The latest development is the departure of Dan Driscoll, who stepped down last week as US Secretary of the Army after clashing repeatedly with Hegseth over the pace and direction of reform. The upheaval has intensified scrutiny of how the Pentagon is being run and whether the changes could affect the wider strength of the US armed forces.According to the supplied material, Driscoll was one of the most senior political figures in the Army... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 01:03 LONDON
China and Qatar deepen coordination amid regional tensions
China has said it will increase communication and coordination with Qatar after a two-day visit to Beijing by Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The talks were presented by both sides as part of a broader effort to expand cooperation while also addressing regional tensions linked to the war on Iran. Officials said the discussions covered de-escalation, energy supply and wider bilateral ties.Beijing described Qatar as an important strategic partner in the Middle East and the Gulf, and the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in energy, investment and advanced technologies. Qatar's foreign ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump and Putin hold frank phone call as US renews Ukraine peace efforts
The White House has renewed efforts to broker a deal on Ukraine after Donald Trump spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, according to the supplied material. The call was described by a Kremlin adviser as "constructive and quite frank" and lasted about an hour. It came just days after US envoys held separate meetings in Russia and Ukraine on a proposal to end the war.Yury Ushakov, Putin's foreign affairs adviser, said the two leaders exchanged views on the outcome of the visits by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. He said Putin discussed Russia's battlefield goals and gave what he described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
Nicaragua presses ICJ to keep Germany Gaza genocide case alive
Nicaragua has urged the International Court of Justice to allow its case against Germany to continue, arguing that German arms exports to Israel helped facilitate genocide in Gaza. The hearing is taking place in The Hague, where judges are considering Germany's preliminary objections to the case. Germany wants the court to throw out the complaint at an early stage, while Nicaragua says the case should proceed to a full examination.At the hearing on Tuesday, Germany said the case was improperly filed and that the court lacks jurisdiction. Germany's legal team also argued that Nicaragua did not properly try to resolve... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 19:06 LONDON
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Ukraine prosecutor general resigns after anti-corruption raid on office
Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned as Ukraine's prosecutor general after anti-corruption investigators raided his office in a case linked to alleged money laundering and illegal call centres. The resignation came on Monday after investigators used ladders to enter the office during a search connected to the wider probe. The case has become a fresh political problem for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who spoke separately with Kravchenko and the heads of the two anti-corruption agencies involved.According to the supplied material, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office say they uncovered a sprawling criminal scheme involving government officials. They allege that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
UK rejects renewed Argentine pressure over Malvinas sovereignty
A British minister has said there is "no doubt" about British sovereignty over the Malvinas, after Argentina stepped up its claims to the South Atlantic islands. The statement came as the dispute again moved into the diplomatic spotlight, with Buenos Aires threatening sanctions against oil companies operating in the area. The row also follows renewed political signalling from both sides over the islands, which the UK administers and Argentina claims as its own.The minister, a member of the UK foreign ministry and parliament, said the British position was clear and that the United States also understood London's stance. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:37 LONDON
Maldives presses UK to reopen Chagos sovereignty talks
The Maldives has asked the United Kingdom to reopen talks over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, arguing that the archipelago should not be handed to Mauritius. In a letter to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, President Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives wanted meaningful dialogue on the issue. The request adds a new claimant's voice to a long-running dispute centred on the strategically important islands in the Indian Ocean.According to a statement from the Maldivian presidential office, Muizzu said he was deeply disappointed that the UK had not consulted the Maldives before agreeing to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:33 LONDON
Suspect held in Germany after spate of sabotage attacks on power grid
Police in Germany have arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of carrying out a series of sabotage attacks on the country's electricity grid, after detaining him near the Weisweiler power plant in North Rhine-Westphalia. Officers said he was carrying explosives when he was arrested on Tuesday, and that a tent in nearby undergrowth had also been rigged with further explosives. The arrest followed several days on the run and came amid an investigation into incidents affecting multiple regions.Cologne police said the suspect is believed to have written letters claiming responsibility for the attacks, which investigators say have affected Brandenburg, Saxony and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows response
Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country, accusing them of activities it described as unacceptable and incompatible with diplomatic status. The move marks a sharp escalation in relations between Budapest and Moscow, even as Hungary said it was not breaking off diplomatic ties with Russia. Russia responded by promising what it called a harsh and painful reaction.Anita Orban, Hungary's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, said the decision was taken to protect Hungary's security and sovereignty. She said the expulsion did not amount to a severing of diplomatic relations. Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
EU condemns Serbian officials for attending Ratko Mladic funeral as accession tensions rise
European Union leaders have condemned the attendance of senior Serbian officials at the funeral of Ratko Mladic, saying the images from the ceremony were shocking and incompatible with Serbia's path towards membership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa issued identical statements on Tuesday after the previous day's commemoration in Serbia. They said the presence of official figures at the funeral was deeply regrettable and showed a failure to confront a dark chapter in Europe's recent history.The criticism followed reports that Serbia's justice minister had initially announced military and state honours for Mladic before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 16:39 LONDON
Limerick murder defendant pleads guilty to terror-related offence in Belfast court
A man who previously admitted murdering a woman in Limerick has now pleaded guilty to a separate terrorist-related offence in Belfast Crown Court. Habib Shah Shamel, 29, entered the plea on Tuesday after the court re-arraigned him on the remaining count on the bill of indictment. The charge related to possession of a document or record said to contain information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.The court heard that the allegation concerned files found on a USB device, identified in the charge as exhibit UD13. When the charge was put to Shamel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz unconditionally is a priority amid mediation efforts
Qatar says reopening the Strait of Hormuz without conditions is a top priority as it continues diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the more than six-month US-Iran war. The comments came as Doha said it is working with partners on new ideas to help resolve the conflict and restore regional stability. The strait is one of the world's most important energy transit routes, making any disruption a matter of wider concern.A spokesperson for Qatar's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that "new ideas are being discussed" between Qatar and other mediators. Ibrahim Al Hashmi, director of the ministry's media department, said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:33 LONDON
Argentina moves to file criminal complaint over Falklands oil operations
Argentina has said it will file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum and several related executives over hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands. The move is the latest legal step in a long-running sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the South Atlantic territory, which Argentina calls the Malvinas. According to the Argentine presidency, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will submit the complaint.The case is expected to target Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, JHI Associates Inc and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. Argentina says the companies are operating under licences issued by what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:07 LONDON
MSF warns Sudan's healthcare system is near collapse amid aid cuts and war
Doctors Without Borders has warned that Sudan's healthcare system is nearing collapse as international aid funding falls and the war continues to drive violence and displacement. The medical charity said more than a third of the country's health facilities are now out of service, leaving patients with fewer places to turn for treatment. It said the strain is worsening across a country already facing a severe humanitarian emergency.The organisation said about 37% of Sudan's health facilities are nonoperational and that the United Nations response plan for the country is only 41% funded. It also said patients are being pushed toward... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:05 LONDON
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UK to mobilise veterans in major war-readiness exercise next year
The UK plans to call up some veterans as part of a major exercise next year designed to test the country's resilience in the event of war. The drill will examine how the Ministry of Defence would react on a scale not seen for a very long time, according to armed forces minister Louise Sandher-Jones. It will involve an unspecified number of people from the British military's strategic reserve.Sandher-Jones told the House of Lords national resilience committee that the exercise in 2027 will go through measures to call out, use and equip retired troops at scale if needed. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 13:09 LONDON
Sweden election puts Israel and Palestine policy on the ballot
Sweden is voting in a knife-edge general election that could reshape the country's position on Israel and Palestine. The contest is taking place in Stockholm and across the country, with foreign policy emerging as one of the issues under debate. The result could determine whether Sweden keeps its current stance or moves in a different direction on recognition of Palestine and wider Middle East policy.Polling cited ahead of the vote gave the left-wing coalition a narrow lead over the current right-wing government. A Novus survey released on Monday put support for the left-wing bloc at 50.3 percent, compared with 47.9... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 13:06 LONDON
