Southwest France wildfires intensify as blaze nears Bordeaux and evacuations rise
Firefighters in southwest France are battling to stop a huge wildfire in the Gironde region from reaching Bordeaux, after officials said the blaze had burned an area four times the size of Paris. The fire was described by local and national authorities as extremely virulent and unpredictable, with windy conditions overnight making containment efforts more difficult. Bordeaux's mayor said the fire was at the gates of the metropolitan area, although he said an evacuation of the city itself was not being considered.France's interior minister said the previous night had been difficult and that the situation remained very unfavourable. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 14:36 LONDON
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Eighteen missing after Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in South China Sea
A Vietnamese cargo ship has sunk in the South China Sea, leaving 18 people missing and prompting a joint search effort by Chinese and Vietnamese authorities. The vessel went down on Friday evening, according to the supplied report, and rescue operations were still under way on Sunday. All 62 people aboard were Vietnamese nationals.Chinese authorities said they first became aware of the incident about 24 hours later, after detecting the ship's distress flare on Saturday evening. By that point, 44 people had already been rescued. China has dispatched six vessels and a rescue helicopter, while Vietnam has sent a ship... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 14:34 LONDON
EU sanctions six more individuals over human rights abuses in Iran
The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on an additional six individuals responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran, in line with the Union's principled position. The Council is notably listing five judges of Iran regional Revolutionary courts who have presided over trials targeting religious minorities and political dissidents, including the Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi, on the basis of vaguely defined national security and religious charges. In those instances, they have imposed death sentences and long prison sentences, flogging, fines or supplementary punishments on political dissidents and human rights activists, including in connection with the 2022... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 13:30 LONDON
UK Cancels Planned Military Exercise in Kenya Amid Defence Dispute
Britain has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Kenya after the required approvals were not obtained, according to the information supplied on the dispute. The cancellation affects an exercise scheduled for September 2026 and comes amid disagreement between the two countries over defence arrangements. The row has drawn fresh attention to the legal framework governing British forces operating in Kenya.The dispute centres on the UK-Kenya Defence Cooperation Agreement, which sets out the basis for military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement covers training arrangements, investigations and jurisdiction over visiting forces. According to the supplied material, the disagreement involves... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: France wildfire evacuations rise as Berlin attack, Iran tensions and Romania drone alerts deepen concern
France has ordered another 55,000 people to leave homes and holiday accommodation as wildfires intensified in the Gironde region south of Bordeaux, with crews battling a fast moving blaze that has already forced repeated evacuations. 🔗In a separate development in France, UNESCO has added the Normandy D Day landing beaches in northwest France to its World Heritage List, recognising one of the most significant sites of the Second World War. 🔗Security fears also dominated Europe after a vehicle drove into a crowded Pride event in Berlin, killing one person and injuring 16 others, while police continued a manhunt for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jul 2026 12:23 LONDON
Slievenamon wildfire in County Tipperary reduced significantly as crews tackle hotspots
A wildfire on Slievenamon in County Tipperary has reduced significantly, but firefighters are still working to extinguish isolated hotspots across the mountain. Tipperary County Council said crews remain on site with support from the Air Corps as they monitor conditions in the wider area. Officials said smoke levels are noticeably lower than earlier in the week, although some smoke may still be visible at times depending on wind direction and fire activity.The council said the multi-agency response remains in place as teams continue to review conditions and prioritise the safety of crews, local residents, landowners and the wider community. Acting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
Trump praises Morocco's King Mohammed VI and signals interest in a future highway visit
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 26 July 2026 at 14:46 BST: "Thank you to Highly Respected Mohammed VI, the King of Morocco, Such a Great Honor! I look forward to traveling the entire length of this Great Highway someday, hopefully soon! TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 26 July 2026 at 14:46 BST: Thank you to Highly Respected Mohammed VI, the King of Morocco, Such a Great Honor! I look forward to traveling the entire length of this Great Highway someday, hopefully soon! TRUMP The post is a positive public signal toward Morocco... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
UNESCO adds Normandy D-Day landing beaches to World Heritage List
UNESCO has added the Normandy D-Day landing beaches in northwest France to its World Heritage List, recognising one of the most significant sites of the Second World War. The designation covers the five landing beaches of Omaha, Utah, Sword, Gold and Juno, as well as the Pointe du Hoc assault site. The decision was taken at a UN committee meeting in South Korea that was reviewing dozens of nominations.The listed area stretches for about 80 kilometres along the coast of Normandy. More than 150,000 Allied troops came ashore there on 6 June 1944 during the operation that opened the Western... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
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India rules out talks with Pakistan except on POK, warns of harsh response
India's defence minister has said there are no talks with Pakistan currently planned, and that any future dialogue would be limited to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Rajnath Singh made the remarks on Sunday during Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, in India-administered Ladakh. He also warned that India would respond harshly to any "misadventure" by Pakistan.Singh said, "Our intention is clear. There will be no talks with Pakistan." He added that if talks were ever held, they would concern only Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, which he described as part of India and illegally occupied by Pakistan. The comments came at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US pauses Iran strikes as Congo Ebola deaths rise and wildfires rage in Europe
The US did not carry out air strikes on Iran overnight, after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments, as reports said Washington is running low on interceptor stockpiles. The pause came amid wider concern over the pace and cost of the campaign. 🔗Separately, the Pentagon is facing accusations that it has hidden or downplayed US troop casualties in the Iran war, after reported deaths rose to 18 and injuries to 81. The claims add to pressure on the administration as the conflict intensifies. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli forces said they detained more than 70 suspects in the occupied West... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
France wildfires force another 55,000 evacuations in Gironde as fire spreads south of Bordeaux
France has ordered another 55,000 people to leave their homes and holiday accommodation as wildfires intensified in the Gironde region south of Bordeaux. The latest evacuations affected six towns, adding to a fast-moving emergency that has already disrupted transport and forced large-scale displacement. Officials said the fire was behaving erratically and was proving difficult to contain.Captain Nicolas Braz, one of the leaders of the firefighting operation, said the blaze had created its own winds and whirlwinds, describing it as erratic and unmanageable. The fire has been driven by dry vegetation and brisk winds, according to the supplied report. About 60... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Thousands protest in Tunis on fifth anniversary of Saied's emergency rule
Thousands of people marched in central Tunis on Saturday to demand the resignation of President Kais Saied and to mark five years since he suspended parliament and later dissolved it. The demonstration took place on Habib Bourguiba Avenue, one of the capital's main thoroughfares, and moved from Republic Square towards the Municipal Theatre. Protesters said they were rejecting what they described as democratic backsliding, worsening living conditions and rule by decree.The rally came on the anniversary of Saied's declaration of a national emergency, a move that allowed him to concentrate power and govern without parliament. According to the supporting material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
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Jammu and Kashmir Police execute court proclamation against Pakistan-based terror handler in Katra, Narwal blasts case
Jammu and Kashmir Police have executed a court proclamation directing Pakistan-based cross-border terror handler Mohammad Qasim, also known as Salman, to appear before an NIA court on August 21. The proclamation was read out at his residence in Angralla village in Reasi district, according to police. The case is linked to the 2022 and 2023 blasts in Katra and Narwal that together killed 13 people.Police said Qasim is believed to have crossed into Pakistan and is wanted in multiple cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The court order was issued under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Abandoned Cliff Head oil platform off Dongara sparks cleanup dispute after owners enter administration
An abandoned oil platform off the coast of Dongara in Western Australia has become the focus of a dispute over who will pay for its cleanup and decommissioning. The Cliff Head platform, which has operated since 2006, now sits idle about 11 kilometres offshore after its owners entered voluntary administration in July. Local fishers and conservation groups are urging the federal government to act before the structure poses a risk to crayfishing grounds and marine life.Pilot Energy had been working with Triangle Energy on plans to repurpose the platform, but both companies went into administration in July. The combined value... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 01:29 LONDON
Residents allowed back after Cairngorms wildfire evacuation as major incident is stood down
Residents of Nethy Bridge have been told they can return to their homes after being evacuated on Friday night because of the wildfire burning in the Cairngorms National Park. Police Scotland said the major incident declared over the blaze has now been stood down following a detailed assessment by emergency responders. The fire has been burning for 10 days, and firefighters are still maintaining a significant presence in the area.Police Scotland said the decision came after an extensive multi-agency response to a large fire within the national park. Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Kenny Barbour said work over recent days, including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 01:05 LONDON
Pentagon accused of hiding rising US troop casualties in Iran war
The Pentagon is facing accusations that it has withheld or downplayed the scale of US troop casualties in the Iran war, as reported deaths rose to 18 and injuries to about 430. The dispute centres on how and when the defence department has disclosed the figures, with critics saying the public has not been given a clear picture of the conflict's cost. The issue has intensified as the war enters its fifth month and political scrutiny grows ahead of November's midterm elections.According to the supplied reporting, the Pentagon said on Monday that 100 service members had been hurt since 7... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
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Trump switched aircraft after reported Iranian proxy threat during NATO summit travel
The reported aircraft swap came as Donald Trump was leaving Turkey after attending the NATO summit in Ankara, with U.S. officials said to have received intelligence about a possible threat involving Iranian proxy forces. According to the supplied account, the Secret Service urged him to change planes because the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 he had used to fly in did not have the same defensive capabilities as the older Air Force One. Trump later said the newer aircraft would fly ahead to RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom for inspection.The report says the intelligence did not necessarily point only to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
India student protest ends after education minister resigns amid Delhi unrest
India's five-week student protest in Delhi has been called off after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, ending a high-profile campaign that had become a focal point for youth anger at the government. Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Jantar Mantar, the main protest site in the capital, to celebrate what they described as a victory for democracy. The announcement came hours after Pradhan said he had submitted his resignation to the prime minister.The resignation followed days of unrest, including a police crackdown on a march to parliament on Monday that left dozens injured. In his resignation post on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Iran government and state TV clash over coverage as US talks are discussed
Iran's government has accused the state broadcaster IRIB of censorship after it omitted part of President Masoud Pezeshkian's remarks about negotiations with the United States. The dispute has opened a public rift between two key state institutions at a time when mediators are trying to encourage diplomacy between Tehran and Washington. It also comes against the backdrop of the aftermath of last year's 12-day war with Israel, which Pezeshkian referenced in his speech.The Government Information Council said on Friday that IRIB had cut the section of the president's comments in which he described how talks with Washington had been approved.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Israel detains more than 70 suspects in West Bank after Tell clashes and Nablus hospital raid
Israeli forces said they detained more than 70 suspects in the occupied West Bank between Friday night and Saturday, following a deadly escalation centred on the village of Tell in the north of the territory. The operation came a day after clashes there left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians dead, according to the supplied reports. Residents also reported intensive searches in nearby areas, including an incursion into a hospital in Nablus.The Israeli military said its troops searched more than 300 locations as part of the operation and described those detained as including Hamas affiliates, weapons traffickers and people suspected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
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Attack on holiday camps in Russian-held Zaporizhzhia kills 11, including four children
Moscow-installed officials in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region said a Ukrainian strike on holiday camps overnight killed 11 people and wounded 14 others. Kremlin-installed regional head Yevgeny Balitsky said four children were among the dead, revising earlier figures that had put the death toll lower. The attack was reported in the seaside village of Kyrylivka, in an area of southeastern Ukraine that remains divided by the war.Balitsky said the wounded included 14 people and accused Ukrainian forces of targeting the camps, adding that the victims had been struck while at the resorts. Ukraine had not immediately commented on the allegation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after Essex industrial fire and fertiliser-store explosion
Twenty firefighters were taken to hospital after a blaze at Highlands Farm near Rettendon in Essex spread to a fertiliser store and triggered a major explosion. The fire service declared a major incident on Friday as more than 100 firefighters tackled the rapidly developing fire at the industrial site on Southend Road, between East Hanningfield and Rettendon. Three fire engines and two fire service cars were destroyed in the blaze.Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was reported at about 16:50 BST on Friday and that crews were confronted by a large and quickly developing incident. Speaking on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 15:01 LONDON
At least 35 killed in bus collision on Syria's Deir ez-Zor-Damascus road
At least 35 people have been killed and 30 others injured after two buses collided on Syria's Deir ez-Zor-Damascus road, according to official and state media reports. The crash happened on Saturday between Al-Sukhnah and Palmyra, on a highway that links eastern Syria with the capital. The road is described as a crucial route and one with poor safety standards.The Ministry of Interior said one of the buses was carrying members of the Internal Security Forces, while the other was transporting civilians. Ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and helicopters were also sent to medically evacuate the injured to Homs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as Jazan refinery strike is claimed
The Houthis have claimed a missile strike on the Saudi city of Jazan, with social media footage appearing to show the Saudi Aramco refinery in the area being hit. The claim came after Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeida and on a nearby island, following the group's announcement of a maritime blockade in the Red Sea. Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts for Jazan province after the reported attack, but no official damage assessment was confirmed in the supplied material.According to the rows provided, the Houthis said on Telegram that a Yemeni missile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
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Guterres arrives in Syria for first official UN chief visit in 17 years
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Syria for the first official visit by a serving UN chief in 17 years. He landed at Damascus international airport on Saturday morning and was met by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, according to the Syrian state news agency. The trip is being treated as a diplomatic milestone after Syria's political transition in 2024.During the visit, Guterres is due to meet President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year, as well as al-Shaibani, other government officials and representatives of Syrian civil society. The UN chief is also expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
India Defends Great Nicobar Project as Strategic Asset in Indo-Pacific
India's defence minister has defended the Great Nicobar Island project as a strategic national initiative, saying it is designed to safeguard the country's maritime and commercial interests in the Indo-Pacific. The remarks came in response to criticism from Congress MP Jairam Ramesh over the scale and purpose of the Rs 81,000 crore scheme. The project is planned for Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a location close to key sea lanes of communication.Rajnath Singh said on July 17 that the project would strengthen India's ability to sustain a presence, move assets and monitor critical shipping routes. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Australian Labor conference rejects Gaza debate push and adopts platform
Australian Labor delegates have adopted the party's Israel and Palestine platform without a floor fight at the end of the party's 50th national conference in Adelaide. The move came after Labor MP Ed Husic failed to secure enough support to debate his proposed amendment on Gaza. The newly adopted platform will guide party policy for the next three years.Mr Husic's push sought to add language acknowledging a United Nations inquiry that found Israeli authorities had deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide and atrocity crimes in the Gaza Strip and war crimes in the West Bank. According to the conference... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 07:33 LONDON
Trump attacks media and jokes about 2028 run at rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump used a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington to attack journalists and Democratic opponents, while also joking about a possible third presidential term in 2028. The event took place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel three months after an apparent assassination attempt disrupted the original dinner in April. Trump's remarks were delivered in front of reporters and media figures gathered for the annual gala.According to the supplied report, Trump began with a more conciliatory tone as he referred to the attack that had forced him to leave the dinner in April. He then shifted into a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Netanyahu to visit Washington next week and meet Trump on Tuesday
The planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington next week has been confirmed by both sides, with the White House meeting set for Tuesday. Netanyahu's office said he will travel on Monday and meet US President Donald Trump the following day. The trip will also include attendance at the funeral of former US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office.The latest confirmation came as Trump spoke at a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington. During the speech, he referred to Netanyahu's upcoming trip and made a series of remarks aimed at journalists and political opponents.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 04:59 LONDON
Volker Turk wins second UN human rights chief term after 144-10 vote
UN member states have voted to reappoint Volker Turk for a second four-year term as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The vote on Friday was 144 in favour, 10 against, with 13 abstentions, despite opposition from the United States, Israel, Russia, North Korea and six other countries. Turk's current term was due to expire on October 11, but he will now remain in post for another four years.The Austrian lawyer said he was deeply grateful to be re-elected. In a social media post, he said human rights are the antidote to today's turbulence and defeatism, and pledged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 01:30 LONDON
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Tintwistle Moor wildfire burns on for more than a month in England's Peak District
Firefighters are still battling a major moorland wildfire on Tintwistle Moor in the Peak District, near Glossop, more than a month after it first began. The blaze, which started on 24 June, has continued to smoulder and burn across a wide area of upland countryside. It was declared a major incident on 13 July, and crews remain stationed on the moorland as the fire continues.Analysis of satellite and fire data has estimated that about 606 hectares, or 1,630 acres, have burned so far. That is roughly equivalent to 900 football pitches and larger than the footprint of Hadfield, one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:38 LONDON
US small businesses sue over new Trump tariffs as duties take effect
Two small United States businesses have filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, which took effect on Friday and include a 12.5% levy on Australian imports. The case was lodged in the US Court of International Trade and is being handled by Liberty Justice Center, a nonprofit legal group that previously challenged an earlier round of Trump tariffs. The plaintiffs are spice importer Burlap & Barrel and watch seller Collective Horology.The complaint argues that the administration's trade findings were predetermined and that the new tariff regime is unlawful. It says officials had already signalled they would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:33 LONDON
Pakistan faces deadly monsoon flooding as India rejects Chenab river allegations
Pakistan is dealing with deadly monsoon flooding and landslides after days of intense rain across several regions. At least 37 people have died in rain-related incidents, according to the supplied report, while homes, crops, livestock and roads have been damaged. The flooding has affected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.India has rejected allegations that it is deliberately causing flooding in Pakistan by releasing water upstream. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs said the recent rise in flows in the Chenab river was a direct result of intense monsoon rainfall over Jammu and adjoining catchment areas during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
UNESCO adds West Bank and Lebanon sites to endangered heritage list
UNESCO has placed six sites in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon on its endangered World Heritage list after a committee vote in Busan, South Korea. The decision was taken on Friday under an emergency procedure and came despite objections from Israel. The sites were added to both the main World Heritage list and the endangered list at the same time, reflecting concern about conflict-related threats.The locations include Sebastia, a biblical archaeological site on a hilltop near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, and five castles in southern Lebanon. UNESCO member states approved the listings after Israel campaigned against them,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:41 LONDON
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Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge without US officials amid worsening trade dispute
Canada has marked the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a quiet ceremony that did not include United States officials. The bridge links Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, and the opening came after Canada cancelled a planned cross-border ribbon-cutting event. The ceremony was held on Friday, with the bridge due to open to traffic on Monday.The event took place against a backdrop of rising tension between the two countries over toll-sharing and new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the relationship with the United States had become more difficult because of tariffs,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
Venezuela announces withdrawal from the International Criminal Court over bias claim
Venezuela has informed the United Nations that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing the tribunal of bias against countries in the Global South. The announcement was made on Friday by Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia in a social media post, and he said the decision was ordered by interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The move marks a formal break with the court after months of political and legal friction.Plasencia said Venezuela considers the court's actions to show a "demonstrated geographical bias" that has concentrated its work on African and Latin American countries. He argued that this pattern has been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:02 LONDON
ICC member states vote to remove Karim Khan after misconduct finding
Member states of the International Criminal Court have voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after a misconduct investigation and an earlier suspension from duty. The decision was taken in New York at United Nations headquarters, where the court's member states were meeting, and it marks a major leadership change at the world's permanent war-crimes tribunal. According to the confirmed vote count, 82 members backed his removal.The court's oversight body found in June that Khan had committed a serious breach of duty and serious misconduct, saying he had engaged in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 21:01 LONDON
Pakistan checkpoint attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills 27 as search continues
A suicide attack on a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan has killed 27 people, according to the military, in a major escalation of violence in the country's border region. The assault took place overnight in Tank district, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border. Officials said the dead included soldiers, police officers, a forestry official and the attackers themselves.The military said the attackers first tried to force their way into the checkpoint before ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall. It said 12 soldiers, two police officers and a forestry official were killed, along with 12 attackers. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
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Trump threatens EU investigation and tariff over tech fines
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will launch an investigation into the European Union and is considering a substantial tariff after EU fines on major American technology companies. The comments came in a post on Truth Social, where he said the bloc would pay a very big price for how it had treated Google and other US firms. The move marks a fresh escalation in transatlantic trade tensions linked to digital regulation.The immediate trigger was a European Commission fine of €890m, or about $1bn, imposed on Google days earlier. The commission said the company had operated in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 20:05 LONDON
Lightning-triggered wildfires spread across western Canada as evacuation orders mount
Fresh wildfires have broken out in western Canada as the country continues to battle what Prime Minister Mark Carney has described as one of its most intense wildfire seasons on record. Nearly 34,000 lightning strikes over the past week have triggered a series of new fires in southern British Columbia, while forests continue to burn in Ontario. The latest outbreaks have added to an already severe national emergency, with authorities warning that warm and drying conditions could allow the blazes to grow.In British Columbia, officials said there were 25 evacuation orders in place and 90 active wildfires as of Friday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 19:32 LONDON
Indian Embassy Confirms All 28 Crew Safe After Attack on LPG Tanker Disha in Iranian Waters
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has confirmed that all 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker Disha are safe after the vessel came under attack in Iranian territorial waters. The incident took place earlier on Friday, according to the embassy's statement. The vessel is identified as IMO 8818219.In its statement, the embassy said it was aware of the attack and had been in close contact with the relevant authorities. It said it had confirmed the safety of the Indian crew members and was continuing to monitor the situation. The embassy also said it remained in touch with Iranian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 18:37 LONDON
EU sanctions force FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich to step aside
The president of the International Chess Federation, Arkady Dvorkovich, has said he is stepping aside after being placed on the European Union's latest sanctions list. The move has thrown the governing body of world chess into turmoil and raised fresh questions about Russia's influence in the sport. Dvorkovich said he would voluntarily suspend the exercise of his powers and duties, but told the BBC he had not resigned.Dvorkovich, 54, is a former deputy prime minister of Russia and a former adviser to the Kremlin. The EU said his inclusion on the sanctions list was linked to publicly supporting the annexation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:37 LONDON
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Delhi protests over education reforms met with pellet-gun police response
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi in protests linked to calls for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister. Video analysis of scenes from across the Indian capital shows security officers firing so-called pellet guns towards demonstrators. The incident has drawn attention because it combines a large public demonstration with questions about the force used by police on the ground.The protests were reported on 24 July 2026, with footage reviewed from multiple locations in the city. The Central Reserve Police Force did not directly answer questions about the use of pellet guns or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
Nigeria approves major military expansion amid worsening security crisis
Nigeria's president has approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times, authorising the recruitment of 28,000 additional soldiers and the creation of four new army divisions. The move is intended to strengthen the state's response to a widening security crisis that has included killings, kidnappings and militant attacks across several regions. Officials say the changes are designed to improve coordination and speed up responses to attacks.The government said the new divisions will take the total number in the army to 12. It also plans to establish three new army headquarters in north-east and central Nigeria, where Islamist militants, bandit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
India pushes back on China's readout of Jaishankar-Wang Yi meeting in Manila
India has disputed China's account of a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, saying New Delhi did not say it respects China's sovereignty. The exchange centres on competing readouts of remarks made on July 22, when the two ministers met on the sidelines of the ASEAN and East Asia foreign ministers meeting in the Philippines.It adds another layer of friction to a relationship that has been shaped in recent years by border tensions and efforts to stabilise ties. At a weekly briefing on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs said Jaishankar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 16:33 LONDON
Oil surge to $100 as Middle East crisis raises Australian fuel and rate risks
Australian households are facing the prospect of higher petrol prices and a possible Reserve Bank interest rate increase as the escalating Middle East crisis pushes global crude back above US$100 a barrel. Economists said the move could lift unleaded fuel above $2 a litre in the coming weeks, adding pressure to household budgets. Financial markets are now pricing an even chance that the Reserve Bank of Australia will deliver a fourth cash rate increase at its next meeting on 11 August.Warwick McKibbin, director of the Australian National University's Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis, said crude prices were likely to remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
Tanzanian lecturer charged with terrorism after protest arrests
A Tanzanian university lecturer has been charged with terrorism after being arrested over alleged plans to join anti-government protests. Melkisedek Kaijage, who teaches political science and public administration at the University of Dodoma, appeared in a magistrate's court after 15 days in police custody. He will remain detained as the case moves forward.Kaijage was initially accused of inciting people to take part in the planned demonstrations, but prosecutors later changed the charge to terrorism. He was among more than 130 people arrested earlier this month in connection with protests calling for democratic reforms and justice for people killed in a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 14:33 LONDON
US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy dispute
The United States has summoned Malaysia's ambassador to Washington after a dispute over Kuala Lumpur's long-standing refusal to recognise Israel. The move comes amid renewed scrutiny of Malaysia's immigration policy and the handling of a dual US-Israeli national who entered the country on a US passport. Malaysia says its position is not new and is tied to its support for the Palestinian cause.Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said ambassador Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob told the US State Department that Malaysia's policy on Israel had not changed. He said Malaysia does not recognise the State of Israel or what he described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Ukraine drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia intensify as fires and losses mount
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia have intensified, with the latest reporting saying at least nine sites have been hit over four of the past seven days. The attacks have caused major fires at logistics centres from southern Russia to the outskirts of St Petersburg, including a warehouse in Shushary near the city that caught fire on Friday morning. The campaign has also killed at least nine people and destroyed large volumes of merchandise stored for sale by independent merchants.The supplied material says the targeted sites together cover about 552,000 square metres, or roughly one tenth of Wildberries'... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
ED raids nine locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir in narco-terror probe
India's Enforcement Directorate searched nine locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in connection with an alleged narco-terror funding case. The searches were carried out in areas including locations near the Line of Control, according to the agency. Investigators say the case involves a cross-border network that moved heroin into India and used the proceeds to support terror activity.The agency said its probe has identified what it described as a well-organised and multi-layered network operating across Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. It named Punjab-based handlers Satnam Singh and Manjit Singh, also known as Maan, and Kupwara-based operatives Safeer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:03 LONDON
