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
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Taiz hospital warns of collapse within days amid renewed Houthi siege
A hospital in Yemen's city of Taiz has warned it could shut down within days as shortages of fuel, medicines and oxygen deepen under a renewed Houthi siege. Doctors at the Republican Hospital say the pressure is already affecting dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure. The warning comes as the city faces renewed disruption after Houthi advances in the surrounding countryside.At the hospital's dialysis centre, director Dr Essam Mahyoub Dahan said the facility has been forced to shorten sessions from four hours to two and a half because of the shortage of diesel and medical solutions. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Fire engulfs Bavaria's Eagle's Nest historic site, suspect detained
A fire has broken out at the Kehlsteinhaus, the historic mountain guest house known as the Eagle's Nest, near Berchtesgaden in southern Bavaria. German police said around 200 firefighters and emergency personnel were battling the flames at the site on 24 October. A suspect was detained close to the scene as investigators examined whether the person was connected to the fire.Police said the building caught fire in the area around Berchtesgaden, a town in Bavaria near the Austrian border. In a statement, they said they were investigating the detained suspect's possible link to the blaze. There was no immediate word... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Two strong earthquakes off Vanuatu trigger tsunami warning
A tsunami warning has been issued after two strong earthquakes struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Saturday afternoon. The first quake measured magnitude 6.9 and struck about 200 kilometres west of Sola, followed five minutes later by a magnitude 6.3 tremor. The warning covers coastlines within 300 kilometres of the epicentre, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.The larger earthquake was recorded at 12:31pm AEST, according to the US Geological Survey. The warning centre said hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coastlines within the affected radius. It initially listed the larger quake at magnitude 7.2 before the US Geological... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat
The Pentagon has designated Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded cultural centres on university campuses, as a threat to US national security. The announcement was made on Friday by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a video posted on social media. He said the department had added the organisations to its list of institutions that threaten national security.Hegseth said the Pentagon had dismantled 80 related "propaganda cells" operating under new names at 30 universities over the past two months. He described the centres as "sleeper organisations" that had continued to operate after being banned by Congress. In his remarks, he accused them of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 05:01 LONDON
Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as outages and closures continue
Taiwan is facing a second day of disruption from Typhoon Champi, with officials now confirming one death and more than 500 injuries as the storm moved past the island and weakened. The typhoon swept close to Taiwan's northeast coast before heading north toward the Chinese coast, leaving large parts of the island still dealing with closures and transport disruption. Authorities said the system was still producing strong gusts as it passed about 150 kilometres east of Taiwan.The fire department said one man was killed after being swept by waves from Liuqiu, while 527 people were injured during heavy wind and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
Tibet earthquake: injured toll rises to 76 as rescue teams search Nagqu
The number of people injured in the magnitude-7 earthquake that struck China's Tibet region has risen to 76, while the death toll remains at 16. Rescue workers are continuing searches in and around Nagqu, where the quake hit on Thursday night local time. Officials said more than 12,000 residents have been evacuated and additional shelters are being built.Local authorities said at least 339 homes collapsed, and emergency teams have now carried out three rounds of searches, checking each household and village in the affected area. More than 5,000 people from three local counties have been deployed for rescue work, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
WHO starts Ebola vaccine clinical trial in eastern DR Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has announced the start of the first clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The trial began in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the country's northeast, which officials say is the epicentre of the outbreak. Participants were vaccinated with Ervebo, a vaccine already approved for use against the more common Zaire strain of Ebola.WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial is intended to test whether the vaccine can offer cross-protection against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which is driving the epidemic. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 02:29 LONDON
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Kenya reports second Ebola death amid contained cluster
Kenya has announced a second Ebola death as health authorities continue to monitor a cluster linked to travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ministry of Health said the latest fatality was a 65-year-old woman who developed symptoms while in quarantine. Officials said the cases remain confined to one cluster and that there is no evidence of community spread.The ministry said Kenya currently has seven Ebola patients receiving treatment in two isolation facilities. It added that the woman who died was a close relative of a Kenyan man who died of Ebola earlier this month. Authorities have traced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
US lifts some tariffs on Canadian goods as trade dispute eases slightly
The United States will remove tariffs on selected Canadian goods from 30 October, the White House said, in a move that eases part of the trade dispute between the two countries. The decision affects a range of products including plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, and some packing crates and boxes. It comes after trade talks collapsed earlier this summer and the two sides entered an escalating tariff war that has affected businesses on both sides of the border.The White House said the change was intended to protect the economic prosperity and national security of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Former prisoners describe abuse of freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard in Russian jail
Former Ukrainian prisoners have said they witnessed the abuse of freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard during his detention in a prison in Russia's Bryansk region. The accounts describe beatings, humiliation and deprivation while Hubbard was held at Novozybkov prison, near Russia's border with Ukraine. Hubbard was released after four and a half years in custody and flown back to the United States earlier this week.Dmytro Khyliuk said he first met Hubbard at Novozybkov prison in September 2022, after Hubbard had already been held for months. Khyliuk said guards repeatedly referred to Hubbard as the American and mocked him during inspections.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:35 LONDON
Spain and Portugal monitor reported jihadist calls to attack protests
Spanish authorities are reportedly monitoring online messages that urged attacks on police officers and demonstrators during protests taking place in several European countries, including Spain and Portugal. The warning has drawn particular attention in Portugal, where the Internal Security System said it was closely following the alert and staying in contact with the relevant authorities. The reported threat comes as protests linked to the cost of living and housing crisis continue in major cities across the two countries.According to the supplied report, Spanish authorities identified messages on a website allegedly linked to the Islamic State group. The messages were said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Tigray official urges rebels to disarm after Mekelle takeover and reported drone strike
An official in Tigray's new federally backed administration has urged rebel forces to lay down their weapons after government-allied fighters seized the regional capital, Mekelle. The appeal came as residents in the northern Ethiopian region reported a drone strike that they said killed four people and injured six others. The latest developments point to continuing instability in a conflict that has already shifted control of the city.Redae Halefom Woldeselassie, a senior official in the caretaker administration, said rebel forces were collapsing and called on fighters to return home and resume civilian life. He made the remarks in Mekelle, saying this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Local ceasefire agreed in Russian-occupied Oleshky amid Starshield dispute
A limited ceasefire has been agreed for the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with the arrangement intended to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians. The White House said the truce was brokered with the involvement of Melania Trump and a representative who worked directly with Russian and Ukrainian leadership on the terms. The ceasefire is due to begin on Thursday local time, according to the statement.The agreement comes as tensions continue between Washington and Kyiv over restrictions on Starshield, the satellite internet system used by Ukraine to support military communications. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said restrictions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Oil spill spreads along UAE coast after tanker strike near Strait of Hormuz
An oil spill from a tanker damaged near the Strait of Hormuz is spreading along the United Arab Emirates coastline, with beaches near Umm Al Quwain now affected. Verified video from Friday showed oil washing ashore and darkening the water, while authorities said some beaches and coastal areas have been closed. Satellite imagery reviewed over several days indicates the slick has expanded well beyond the vessel itself.The tanker has been identified in the reporting as Gem No.2, which was damaged between 9 and 10 October during a surge of vessel strikes in the area. Satellite images from Monday showed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
UN secretary-general race enters final phase as UAE names new contender
The race to choose the next United Nations secretary-general has entered its final phase, with former Costa Rican vice president Rebeca Grynspan still holding a narrow lead after the latest informal Security Council straw poll. The contest has also been widened by the entry of Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates minister of state, who announced her candidacy this week. The process is now moving toward a decision expected by the end of December, before the General Assembly confirms the appointment.The straw poll held last week in the 15-member Security Council gave Grynspan a slim advantage over her closest rivals,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
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Britain and France carry out first-ever joint nuclear drill in landmark defence step
Britain and France have carried out their first-ever joint nuclear exercise, in a move described by the French armed forces minister as a decisive milestone in bilateral defence cooperation. The drill involved RAF Typhoon jets and French Rafale fighters and took place this week under the operation name Rummy. According to the confirmed account, the aircraft took off from Saint-Dizier base in north-eastern France on Tuesday evening before conducting the exercise over the Mediterranean Sea.The operation was designed to simulate a response to a possible nuclear attack, but no real nuclear weapons were used. The French government confirmed the exercise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Storm Austen batters France and the UK with winds of up to 160 km/h
Storm Austen has brought severe winds, heavy rain and rough seas to coastal areas of France and the United Kingdom, with the hardest-hit areas including Brittany, Cornwall and Devon. The weather system struck on Friday 23 October, affecting Atlantic and Channel coasts before moving eastwards across northern France and southern England. In France, gusts reached 160 km/h at Pointe du Raz in Finistère, while exposed headlands in south-west England were forecast to see winds of up to 80 mph.The storm produced particularly difficult conditions along the Finistère coast, where gusts of 120 to 140 km/h whipped up high seas. At... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 15:05 LONDON
Ukraine strikes five Russian data centres, disrupting cloud, payments and navigation
Ukrainian drones struck five data centres linked to some of Russia's largest technology companies in October, according to the supplied report, disrupting cloud services, payment systems and navigation apps across the country. The attacks hit facilities associated with Yandex, Sber and VKontakte in several regions of Russia. The incidents were spread across the month and affected infrastructure that supports a large share of Russia's consumer internet services.The reported strikes took place on 7, 9, 11, 14 and 18 October. Three Yandex facilities were hit in Sasovo in the Ryazan region, Kaluga and Vladimir, while a Sber data centre in Balakovo... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 15:02 LONDON
Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine with cluster bombs and energy attacks as front line shifts
Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine by striking dozens of energy facilities and using cluster bombs in assaults that harmed civilians, according to the supplied report. The strikes come as Kyiv says it has consolidated its position on the front line and recaptured more territory than Russia has seized this year. The developments were reported on 23 October and are being framed against the wider war and the prospect of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a public address that Ukrainian forces had liberated more territory since the beginning of autumn than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
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Thousands of Israelis abroad travel home to vote in tightly contested election
Thousands of Israelis living abroad are returning to the country ahead of Tuesday's election in a sign of how closely fought the contest has become. The vote is being described as highly polarised, with each ballot seen as potentially decisive in choosing the next prime minister. Special flights have been organised to help expatriate voters make the journey back in time.At least 65,000 voters are said to be willing to travel to Israel to cast their ballots, according to the supporting material. The election is taking place on 27 October and is being framed as a direct contest between Benjamin... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Brazil presidential runoff campaign turns increasingly combative ahead of Sunday vote
Brazil's presidential runoff campaign has become markedly more combative in the final days before Sunday's vote, with insults on social media, a heated debate and intensified street mobilisation. The contest is between leftist pro-union President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, who is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The two candidates are separated by only a few points, according to the supplied report, leaving the race highly sensitive to late shifts in turnout and persuasion.On Wednesday, several hundred supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro gathered in Bangu, a working-class neighbourhood in western Rio de Janeiro, in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
One dead and four injured after gunman opens fire in Paris suburb
A man is in custody after a shooting in the Paris suburb of Trappes left one person dead and at least four others injured on Friday. Police said the gunfire was reported at about 10:30am local time in the town west of the French capital. Authorities are investigating whether the attack may have had a terror link, although the motive has not yet been established.According to police, the suspect allegedly opened fire from a vehicle and appeared to have shot at random. A suspect was later arrested in the nearby neighbourhood of Coignieres. France's anti-terrorism prosecutors are monitoring the case,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:35 LONDON
Coal mine explosion in northwestern Turkey kills two and leaves one miner trapped
An explosion at a coal mine in northwestern Turkey has killed at least two miners and left one person trapped underground, according to local authorities. The blast happened in the town of Gelik in Zonguldak province, an area with a long history of coal mining. Emergency crews were sent to the site after the explosion, which was caused by firedamp, a flammable gas found in mines.Zonguldak governor Osman Hacibektasoglu said eight people were in the tunnel when the explosion occurred at around 10:00 local time. Seven miners were rescued, while two of those taken to hospital later died. Five people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
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Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat, Gaza, as residents search rubble
An Israeli airstrike hit a building in Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip, with footage showing a powerful explosion and flames spreading through the wreckage. The strike took place at night and left visible destruction across the surrounding area. Residents and rescue teams were seen gathering near the site as the fire burned.The footage showed Palestinian residents and emergency workers rushing to extinguish the blaze after the building was struck. Other images showed people carrying a wounded person away from the scene, although the extent of the injuries was not immediately clear. No deaths were reported in the clip-based account.By Friday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 12:08 LONDON
South Korea invites North Korea to military talks amid border tensions
South Korea has invited North Korea to military talks aimed at reducing rising tensions along their heavily fortified border. Seoul said the proposed discussions would focus on restoring communication channels, confirming the precise location of the Military Demarcation Line, and preventing accidental clashes in border areas. The offer comes after North Korea said it had moved new military units into firing positions along the border.Deputy defence policy chief Kim Hong-cheol told reporters that the talks could also be used to discuss practical steps through Panmunjom, the truce village where soldiers from both sides face each other across the border. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 12:05 LONDON
Rubio turns to Jamnagar as US faces pressure over high oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ended a visit to India in the western port town of Jamnagar, a place that is not usually a stop for foreign leaders. The town featured prominently in his trip because it is home to a major oil refinery owned by Mukesh Ambani, one of Asia's richest men. Rubio also visited Mumbai, but his itinerary did not include the Indian capital, Delhi, prompting questions about the purpose of the trip.According to the supplied material, Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, where he met Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and several of the country's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:35 LONDON
Trump says he has the right to seek a third presidential term
US President Donald Trump has again suggested he could seek a third term in 2028, despite the US Constitution limiting presidents to two elected terms. He made the remarks at a rally in Iowa, where he said he had studied the constitutional wording for a long time. Trump acknowledged that the law leaves little room for interpretation, but argued he should be allowed to run again.He linked that argument to his repeated claim that the 2020 election was rigged and said the election had been stolen from him. The supporting material says his allegations of widespread voter fraud have not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Serbia's snap parliamentary election becomes a test of Vucic's grip on power
Serbia is heading into a snap parliamentary election on October 25 that could determine whether President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party can extend its long hold on power. The vote has become a central test of the country's political direction after months of anti-government protests. It also comes at a moment when the opposition is fragmented and a student-backed challenge has gained unusual momentum.The election was brought forward from late 2027, making it an early and unexpected contest. Vucic resigned from the presidency in September, before the end of his second and final constitutional term, and is now leading the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Serbia snap election expected to be very tight, analyst says
Serbia is heading into snap elections on Sunday with analysts saying the result could be extremely close. A researcher at the European Policy Centre said this is the first time in years that an alternative to President Aleksandar Vučić has real electoral prospects. The opposition Student List is being watched as a possible challenger, although the outcome will not be clear until next week.The analyst said polls currently point to a very tight result and very high participation. She also said the past two years have seen the largest protests in Serbia this century, underscoring the political backdrop to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
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IEA warns Europe enters winter with lowest gas reserves on record amid Iran war disruption
Europe is heading into winter with gas reserves at historically low levels and may face higher liquefied natural gas prices if the season turns cold, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned. Fatih Birol made the comments in Berlin, where he was speaking on the sidelines of an international conference. He said the disruption to global energy flows linked to the Iran war has left Europe more exposed than usual to further supply shocks.Birol said the region normally enters the colder months with much larger gas stocks, but current reserves are well below historical averages. He said Europe... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Israel arrests 36 Palestinians across the West Bank amid olive-harvest attacks
Israeli forces arrested 36 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as attacks on Palestinian farmers and their land intensified during the olive harvest. The arrests were reported in several governorates, including Jenin, Hebron, Nablus and Jerusalem. The latest figures point to a widening pattern of disruption during a period that is already highly sensitive for rural communities.In Jenin governorate, forces raided towns and villages and arrested 10 people, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing the Palestinian Prisoner's Society. In Hebron governorate, Wafa said Israeli forces arrested former prisoner Shorok al-Badan in Tuqu, along with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:30 LONDON
US tech stocks tumble as investors fret over AI spending
US technology shares fell sharply on Thursday as investors questioned whether the sector's heavy spending on artificial intelligence can be sustained. The sell-off hit the Nasdaq Composite particularly hard, with the index dropping 2.6 percent, while the broader S&P 500 fell 1.21 percent. The decline was led by some of the biggest names in the market, including Meta, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Alphabet and Microsoft.Meta was the weakest of the group, falling nearly 7 percent after it raised its projected capital spending for the year to between $135bn and $145bn in its latest earnings report. That came even as the company's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:03 LONDON
Thousands join nationwide Venezuelan opposition protest demanding elections
Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets in Caracas and several other cities on 23 October in the first nationwide opposition protest in nearly two years. The demonstrations called for free elections and broader political change, as uncertainty continued over a successor to Nicolas Maduro. The rallies were organised by Maria Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela movement.The protest was reported in the capital and in Valencia, Maracay, San Cristobal and Maracaibo. According to the supplied report, no date has been set for a vote to choose Maduro's successor, despite statements from US President Donald Trump and acting President Delcy Rodriguez that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
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Australia sanctions North Korean companies and alleged 'shadow bankers' over illicit finance network
Australia has imposed fresh sanctions on two North Korean companies and two men accused of helping Pyongyang move money through fraudulent online work and other sanctions-evasion schemes. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the measures target activity that helps fund North Korea's nuclear weapons programme. The government said the companies employed North Koreans who impersonated foreign nationals, worked on online platforms and sent their earnings back to key state agencies.The two men named in the sanctions are Sim Hyon Sop and Yu Py Ung. Australia said both have been identified by United States authorities as key financial brokers for North Korea.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
ABC among Australian targets in spyware-linked ad campaign
Australia's public broadcaster has confirmed that a small number of staff devices were exposed to malicious online advertisements linked to a wider spyware campaign. The broadcaster said it has wiped the affected devices as a precaution and has so far found no signs of compromise. The incident is part of a broader operation researchers say targeted more than two dozen Australian organisations across government, critical infrastructure, universities and media.The exposure was identified after researchers at Citizen Lab examined a campaign they have dubbed Adfection. According to the findings cited in the report, the operation used online advertising technology to deliver... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Rare unrest flares in Tunis and Jebiniana after deaths linked to police actions
Police in Tunisia have clashed with protesters in the capital Tunis and in the southern town of Jebiniana after a series of deaths linked to police action and emergency response. The unrest is unusual for the country and has unfolded alongside growing anger over living conditions and public services. Demonstrations also spread to Sfax, where students protested another civilian death.In Ettadhamen, a suburb of Tunis, police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters after the death of a man detained on suspicion of drug dealing. His family said he died because of abuse by police officers after his arrest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
Deadly fire at Canadian military base during grenade exercise kills four soldiers
A fast-moving grass fire at a Canadian military base in western Canada has killed at least four soldiers and left 27 people in hospital. Defence officials said the blaze began during a live grenade training exercise at the Wainwright base near the rural town of Wainwright in Alberta. The fire spread rapidly across the site in high winds, overwhelming soldiers and reserve members who were preparing to deploy to Latvia.Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan said the fire started on the automatic grenade launcher range during routine military training. Officials said winds reached up to 96km/h and helped drive the flames across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 01:30 LONDON
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European Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to International Criminal Court amid US sanctions pressure
The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court, giving the Hague-based tribunal a major public show of support at a time of mounting pressure from Washington. The decision was announced in Brussels and comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump said he would impose sanctions on the court. It is the latest sign of a widening transatlantic dispute over the ICC's work and its role in international justice.European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the award recognises the court's work in upholding international law and justice. The ICC said the honour mattered because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
US judge blocks DHS operations targeting alleged non-citizen voters in nine states
A federal judge in the United States has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop operations aimed at identifying alleged non-citizen voters in nine states. The ruling comes less than two weeks before the midterm elections and affects federal efforts in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin. The case adds a new legal constraint to a broader push by the administration to highlight voter fraud ahead of the vote.US District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin said the investigations likely violate a provision of the Voting Rights Act that bars voter intimidation. In her ruling, she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
UK prepares military aircraft support for wildfire response amid record summer season
The UK government is preparing to make military aircraft available to civilian fire services as part of a wider response to the country's record summer wildfire season. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to set out the plan at the first wildfire resilience summit, which the government says will focus on prevention, response and recovery. The measures are intended for use on difficult ground such as remote moorland and steep hillsides, where crews have struggled to get air support.Under the plan, fire services in all four nations will be able to request Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:06 LONDON
Libya's eastern parliament backs Turkiye maritime deal amid regional backlash
Libya's eastern parliament has moved to back a maritime delimitation agreement with Turkiye, reviving a dispute over sea boundaries and exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean. The vote in Tobruk marks a reversal from the chamber's earlier objection to the deal and has drawn swift criticism from Greece, Cyprus and Egypt. Athens has referred the issue to the United Nations Security Council, saying the agreement affects sovereign rights in the region.The agreement was originally signed seven years ago by Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Unity, then based in Tripoli. Supporters of the ratification say the deal defines maritime boundaries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 22:01 LONDON
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WHO says Ebola outbreak has become more complex across DRC, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become more complex, with cases now present across East and West Africa. Health officials are investigating where Nigeria's first patient was infected, after the country confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain this week. The inquiry has also raised questions about whether there was any link between that patient and Kenya's first case, including a possible encounter at a Ugandan airport.Mohamed Janabi, the WHO regional director for Africa, said the region was facing a "more complex outbreak landscape" during an online media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
In occupied Ukraine, Russia is accused of indoctrinating children and detaining them in care homes
A report from occupied southern Ukraine says Russian authorities have been trying to re-educate Ukrainian children and move them through Russian-run care systems after the full-scale invasion. The account centres on Kherson, where a former foster child described being stopped at a checkpoint and later placed in institutions under Russian control. The report also says a rescue mission brought four children back home.The young woman, identified only as Anastasiia to protect her identity, said she was 15 when Russian forces took control of Kherson in 2022. She said she and a friend tried to leave because of shelling near her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Germany says it faces intensive espionage after suspected Russian spy arrest
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Germany is facing "intensive" espionage activity after the arrest of a Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect, identified under German privacy law as Vadym Y., was detained in Brandenburg and is due to appear before an investigating judge on Friday. Prosecutors say he had been in contact with a Russian intelligence service through an intermediary since at least July 2025.The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office said the man allegedly collected military-related information in Germany, including details on the production of armoured vehicles, ammunition and explosives. Merz described the arrest as a success, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 18:34 LONDON
Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on suspected ISIL cell near Damascus
Syrian security forces have carried out a raid on a suspected ISIL cell in Rankous, in the western Damascus countryside, leaving two internal security officers dead and five others wounded. The Interior Ministry said the operation took place on Thursday morning and targeted a group suspected of planning attacks in the area. Officials said the suspects refused to surrender, and gunfire broke out during the raid.According to the ministry, five alleged ISIL members were killed and six others were arrested. Weapons and explosive belts were also seized during the operation, which the ministry described as part of wider efforts to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
UK warns households and businesses to prepare for emergencies and hostile acts
The UK government has urged households and businesses to prepare for a wider range of emergencies, including natural disasters, cyber attacks and hostile acts by state actors or terrorists. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said people should think more carefully about how they would cope if essential services were disrupted. He made the remarks at the opening of the UK Gun Hall Plant in Telford, Shropshire, where production of tank gun barrels was announced to be returning to the UK.Streeting said the public needed to be more aware of emerging risks facing the country and to make practical plans in advance.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:33 LONDON
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four, including a young girl, amid continued military expansion
Israeli attacks across Gaza killed four Palestinians in the past 24 hours, including a young girl, as the Israeli military continued to expand its control inside the territory. The deaths were reported in northern Gaza near the Jabalia refugee camp, in Gaza City and in Khan Younis. The latest killings come as the post-ceasefire death toll in Gaza continues to rise sharply.The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that a young girl was killed by Israeli gunfire near the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. In Gaza City, a strike on a vehicle in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood killed one person... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Georgia Democrats seek to mobilise Black voters amid redistricting and election law fight
ATLANTA, Georgia - Democrats in Georgia are stepping up efforts to mobilise Black voters as President Donald Trump pushes to redraw congressional maps and as a state election law continues to draw criticism for its impact on African Americans. The issue is being framed by party figures and civil rights leaders as a direct challenge to the political influence of Black communities in a state that has become central to national elections. The focus has sharpened in Atlanta, where a Sunday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church brought politics, faith and voting rights into the same public space.The church service took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Russia hits Kyiv again as casualty toll rises after US peace push
At least two people were killed and 34 others wounded after Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, according to the latest confirmed figures in the supplied material. The strikes came shortly after US envoy Steve Witkoff held hours-long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the timing showed there had been no change in the Kremlin's position on the war.Zelenskyy said Russia hit a dozen Ukrainian regions overnight, with Kyiv among the hardest affected. He said residential houses, energy sites, a shopping mall and a monastery were damaged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
