More than 150,000 affected as Tropical Cyclone Maila deepens Solomon Islands emergency
More than 150,000 people have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila in the Solomon Islands, according to the UN relief coordination office OCHA. The storm is described as the latest cyclone in the Pacific area and is continuing to drive significant humanitarian needs across the country. The source says the emergency is deepening because of storm damage, displacement and hidden wartime explosives. OCHA has characterized the situation as one of "significant humanitarian needs" across the Solomon Islands. No casualty figure, damage total or specific affected island is provided in the source. The report gives no detail on response operations, shelter... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 23:02 LONDON
Trump signals upbeat China trip, raising expectations for possible U.S.-China thaw
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 11 May 2026 at 22:55 BST: "I am very much looking forward to my trip to China, an amazing Country, with a Leader, President Xi, respected by all. Great things will happen for both Countries! TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 11 May 2026 at 22:55 BST: he said he is "very much looking forward" to his trip to China, called China an "amazing Country, " praised President Xi as "respected by all, " and said "Great things will happen for both Countries." The signal is a clear... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Israel passes law paving way for military trials over Oct. 7 attack suspects
Israel's parliament has passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that triggered the war in Gaza.The legislation is intended to allow prosecutions in cases linked to the Oct. 7 assault, which Israeli officials say involved Hamas-led fighters.The row supplied does not give a timetable for when the first cases will begin.The move marks the first set of prosecutions tied to the attack, making it a significant legal step in the aftermath of the conflict.It also suggests the authorities are preparing a formal judicial process... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
DOJ Charges More Than 25 in Nationwide Tren de Aragua Crackdown
The Department of Justice announced charges against more than 25 individuals in a nationwide crackdown targeting Tren de Aragua, which it described as a foreign terrorist organization. The case set stems from Homeland Security Task Force investigations across multiple jurisdictions in the United States. According to the department, many of the defendants charged are illegal aliens from Venezuela, Colombia, and Honduras. The announcement did not provide individual names or a total count beyond "more than 25," but it said the cases are being pursued as part of a coordinated federal operation. Attorney offices: the Districts of Colorado, Southern Florida, Northern... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 21:32 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as AI chips, Tesla and megacap tech power broad rally, oil and gold also firm
Executive summary: Wall Street finished higher across major benchmarks, led by a powerful surge in AI and chip shares, with the Nasdaq Composite up +4.8% and the S&P 500 rising +2.9%. The move came alongside gains in Tesla, Nvidia and Apple, while energy, gold and crude also advanced. Financials and some large internet names lagged, showing the rally was broad but not uniform. [Continue Reading]
Memphis Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
Charles Williams, 39, was sentenced in Memphis, Tennessee, for his role in a long-term conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. The title states that Williams received 19 years in federal prison and refers to firearms charges. The text provided confirms the drug conspiracy case and says the conduct involved Memphis. According to the source, investigators used recorded phone calls, traffic stops, physical surveillance, and the execution of search warrants to determine the scope of the case. No further details on the firearms count, other defendants, or the sentence structure... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 21:02 LONDON
Vanuatu cabinet approves revised Nakamal Agreement with Australia
Vanuatu's cabinet has approved a revised version of the Nakamal Agreement with Australia, moving the strategic pact closer to final ratification after months of negotiations.The updated agreement was signed off by the Council of Ministers on Thursday, according to people familiar with the talks.It now needs final approval from the Australian government before it can be signed.The pact is expected to see Canberra invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Vanuatu and strengthen Australia's role as the country's main security partner.The revised text is understood not to include the same limits on Chinese involvement that had been part of earlier... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump to visit China with Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs on delegation
Donald Trump is set to visit China this week with a delegation that includes top US executives such as Elon Musk and Tim Cook, according to a White House official.Beijing has confirmed the visit and said it is ready to work with Washington to pursue "more stability".Mr Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the trip.The talks are expected to cover trade and economic issues, with wider tensions also in the background, including tariffs, Taiwan, Iran and access to advanced artificial intelligence chips.The visit will be the first by a US president to China since 2017.The trip comes after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
UN says armed drones caused most civilian deaths in Sudan war in early 2026
The UN human rights chief said armed drones were responsible for more than 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan's war during the first four months of 2026. He said the toll in that period reached at least 880 civilians killed. The statement framed drone warfare as the dominant source of civilian lethality in the conflict over the opening months of the year. No further breakdown of locations, parties, or individual incidents was provided in the source text. The rights chief warned that the expanding use of drones could push the Sudan conflict into an even deadlier phase. The source did... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 18:02 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least four in southern Lebanon after displacement warnings
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least four people and wounded eight others, according to Lebanese media, after Israel issued forced displacement warnings for nine towns in southern and eastern Lebanon.The state National News Agency said two medics were among the wounded when an air strike hit a civil defence team affiliated with the Islamic Health Society in Toul, in Nabatieh, as they responded to an earlier attack.The agency said the strikes came amid ongoing Israeli military attacks in violation of the official ceasefire.In Ebba, also in Nabatieh, two men were killed and five others injured in an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 18:01 LONDON
US-Iran ceasefire stalls as Strait of Hormuz reopening remains blocked
The United States and Iran have reached a deadlock in negotiations to end the war, with President Donald Trump saying the ceasefire is on "life support".The impasse has raised fresh doubts over when commercial shipping could resume through the Strait of Hormuz.Iran is demanding an end to the US blockade of its ports and the release of frozen assets, while Washington has rejected Tehran's terms.Trump said he was still aiming for "complete victory" and suggested there was no immediate pressure to change course.The dispute has wider economic implications.The head of Saudi oil company Aramco warned the energy crisis could continue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
US-Iran ceasefire described as on 'massive life support' after Trump rejects Tehran proposal
US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on "massive life support" after rejecting a counterproposal from Tehran.He told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that the truce remains in place but is "unbelievably weak", following a weekend exchange over terms for ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's proposal reportedly called for an immediate end to the war, an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, guarantees against further attacks and compensation for war damage.Trump called it "totally unacceptable" and a "piece of garbage".The comments underline how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
EU sanctions Russian officials over deported Ukrainian children
The European Union has imposed sanctions on 23 Russian state institutions and officials over what it described as the systematic unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children.The measures include asset freezes and travel bans.The bloc said the people and bodies targeted were involved in programmes subjecting children to pro-Russian indoctrination, including patriotic events, ideological education and military-oriented activities.The sanctions were approved by the EU's 27 member states.The move was announced in coordination with Canada and Britain, which also introduced similar measures on the same day.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the decision, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the removal of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil, metals and autos lead, FTSE slips while DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 edge higher
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 posting modest gains while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 ended lower. The biggest moves were in commodities, where silver, platinum, natural gas and Brent crude surged, helping lift parts of the broader risk complex and supporting auto shares. Currency moves also showed a softer dollar backdrop, with the euro and pound firmer against the US currency. [Continue Reading]
Bosnia peace envoy Christian Schmidt confirms he is stepping down
Christian Schmidt has confirmed that he is stepping down as Bosnia and Herzegovina's international high representative, raising fresh questions about the future of the Office of the High Representative.His office said he has taken the personal decision to conclude his service to the implementation of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Schmidt has held the post since 2021, making him the second-longest serving high representative.The role was created under the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement and gives the office wide-ranging powers to oversee the peace settlement.Schmidt said he will remain in office until a successor is selected.The announcement matters because the office has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Israeli strike hits rescue operation in Toul, southern Lebanon
An Israeli strike hit an active rescue operation in Toul, in southern Lebanon, while emergency crews were searching a damaged building for survivors.A Lebanese civil defence worker captured the moment of the strike on video.The crews had entered the building as part of the search effort when it was hit.No casualty figures were provided in the supplied material, and it is not clear from the available information whether the rescue operation was halted or whether anyone inside the building was found.The incident is significant because it directly affected an emergency response at the scene of damage, raising the risk to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Washington correspondents' dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
A man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC last month has pleaded not guilty in court.Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces federal gun charges and an allegation that he attempted to assassinate US President Donald Trump.Allen appeared before US District Judge Trevor McFadden on Monday in an orange jumpsuit and was shackled at the wrists and feet.Prosecutors say he tried to force his way past a security checkpoint and fired a shot at a US Secret Service agent at the Washington Hilton hotel.The agent was hit during an exchange of gunfire but was protected by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
French farmers protest at Feyzin refinery over fuel and input costs
French farmers have staged a protest outside the TotalEnergies refinery in Feyzin, near Lyon, over higher diesel prices, rising fertiliser costs and falling cereal prices.Around five tractors gathered at the site early on Monday, and protesters unloaded piles of waste near the refinery entrance.The demonstration was organised by the agricultural union Coordination Rurale.Video from the scene showed riot police monitoring the protest while tanker trucks continued to enter and leave the refinery.The protest highlights the pressure many farmers say they are facing from rising production costs and weaker returns.The refinery is a strategic energy site, so even a limited demonstration... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as AI Chips, Tech and Commodities Power Broad Risk-On Move
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened sharply higher, led by a powerful rebound in AI and chip stocks, a strong tech bid and gains across several cyclical and commodity-linked areas. The Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Dow Jones all advanced, while energy lagged as crude rose but energy equities fell. The move appears tied to a risk-on tone, firmer oil and metals, and renewed enthusiasm for growth and AI exposure. [Continue Reading]
Iran-US ceasefire grows shaky after Trump rejects Tehran's latest proposal
Iran and the United States were again at an impasse on Monday over how to end their war, as the ceasefire between them grew increasingly shaky.The latest update says the two sides have exchanged fire in recent days.It also says ships and Gulf states have been targeted, while fighting has flared between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.The renewed exchanges underline the fragility of the ceasefire and the risk of wider regional spillover.The situation now appears to involve not only direct Iran-US tensions, but also maritime and regional security concerns.The row comes after Trump rejected Tehran's latest proposal, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
UAE backs marine protection measures at IMO committee session in London
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee in London. The session was organised by the International Maritime Organisation as MEPC 84. According to the source, several proposals submitted by the UAE were adopted with the support of a majority of member states. Among the adopted measures was a resolution focused on protecting the marine environment in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region. The resolution specifically covers areas in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The source says the measures... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Lebanon urges US pressure as Israel strikes more than 30 locations despite ceasefire
Lebanese leaders have urged the US ambassador in Beirut to pressure Israel to halt its attacks after airstrikes hit more than 30 locations in south and east Lebanon despite the ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war.Lebanese authorities said the overall death toll from Israeli strikes since 2 March had risen to 2,869.They said the figure includes dozens killed since the truce took effect on 17 April.President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met separately with US ambassador Michel Issa ahead of a third meeting between Lebanese and Israeli representatives due in Washington on Thursday and Friday.Salam said he asked Issa... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Iran executes aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh over espionage allegations
Iran has executed a 29-year-old aerospace engineer after accusing him of spying for Israel and the United States, according to state-linked reporting.Erfan Shakourzadeh was put to death on Monday, days after human rights organisations said he was at imminent risk of execution.Shakourzadeh was identified as a graduate of the University of Tabriz and Iran University of Science and Technology, where he studied aerospace engineering and satellite technology.He had been working at a scientific organisation specialising in satellites when IRGC intelligence detained him in February 2025.The judiciary said he had tried to contact Mossad and the CIA in three stages and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
Trump rejects Iran response to US peace proposal as 'unacceptable'
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's response to Washington's latest peace proposal, calling Tehran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable".The remarks came on Sunday and raised the prospect of renewed conflict after weeks of negotiations.Iran had earlier responded to the US proposal and warned it would retaliate against any new US strikes.It also said it would not permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.The exchange adds pressure to already fragile diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.It also highlights the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that has long been central... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iran releases Narges Mohammadi on bail for medical treatment
Iranian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on bail and transferred her to Tehran for medical treatment, according to supporters.The move came on Sunday after growing alarm over her health.Supporters said Mohammadi had been held in Zanjan and had suffered two suspected heart attacks while in detention.They had warned last week that she was at risk of dying in prison.The latest development suggests authorities have responded to pressure over her condition, though no further official details were given in the supplied material.Mohammadi won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for decades of campaigning for human rights in Iran.Her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
Ukraine looks to step away from the United States as peace talks stall
Ukraine is being described as moving toward greater self-reliance as peace talks remain on ice.President Volodymyr Zelensky is said to be stepping away from the United States.The development is framed as a shift in Ukraine's diplomatic posture rather than a battlefield change.The supplied material says the talks are stalled and that Ukraine is now more self-reliant.No casualties, territorial changes or formal policy announcements are confirmed in the available row.The immediate significance lies in the apparent change in how Kyiv is positioning itself while negotiations remain frozen.The move matters because Ukraine's relationship with the United States has been central to its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Iran: Strait of Hormuz disruption hits Hormuz Island tourism
More than two months into the US-Israel war on Iran, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is continuing and is being linked to wider economic pressure.A new report says the effects are now being felt beyond shipping lanes, including on tourism on Hormuz Island.The report says residents on Hormuz Island remain anchored amid uncertainty.It does not give a figure for visitor losses, but says the island's tourism sector is taking a major hit.The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes, so any prolonged disruption can affect trade and energy markets well beyond Iran.The report says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
UK government to bring British Steel into public ownership
The UK government says British Steel is set to be brought into public ownership, after announcing plans to introduce legislation this week.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the move would give ministers powers to take full ownership of the company, subject to a public interest test.The announcement follows the government's seizure of British Steel's Scunthorpe steelworks from its Chinese owners Jingye in April last year.That intervention was made to halt the potential closure of the plant's blast furnaces.Sir Keir said talks had been held with Jingye, but that a commercial sale had not been possible.The latest step would move the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 11:02 LONDON
Iran war strains U.S. weapons stocks, raising Ukraine supply fears
Weeks of war with Iran are depleting U.S. supplies of critical weapons, according to the supplied report, prompting concern among European partners about the impact on support for Ukraine.The report says allies are questioning the viability of a Trump plan to arm Ukraine as the strain on stockpiles grows.It frames the issue as a supply problem affecting critical weapons.The immediate concern is that reduced availability of munitions could complicate efforts to sustain military assistance to Ukraine.No specific weapons systems, quantities or delivery timelines are given in the supplied material.The development matters because it links one active conflict to another major... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
EU approves sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
The European Union has approved new sanctions targeting Israeli settlers and organisations linked to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.The decision was taken by the bloc's 27 foreign ministers on Monday.EU officials said seven settlers or settler organisations would be sanctioned, although the measures still require technical and legal steps before they are formally imposed.The package also includes further sanctions on more representatives from Hamas.EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said it was "high time we move from deadlock to delivery", adding that extremism and violence carry consequences.French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the EU was sanctioning the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
India urges fuel conservation and reduced gold buying amid energy crisis
India has urged citizens to work from home, cut non-essential travel and avoid buying gold as it responds to rising energy costs and pressure on foreign exchange reserves.Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the country's 1.4 billion people to return to work-from-home arrangements and online meetings, use public transport and carpool where possible.He also asked people to refrain from buying gold for weddings.The measures come as India and other Asian economies face a surge in global energy prices linked in the supplied material to the Iran war and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.The row says India is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
Trump and Netanyahu say Iran war may not be over
The U.S. president and Israel's prime minister have said they do not rule out renewed combat with Iran, in comments that appear to undercut the idea that the conflict has ended.According to the report, the Trump administration said last week that the war had run its course.But in Sunday interviews, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu stopped short of saying the fighting was definitively over.No casualties, military movements or new strikes were reported in the supplied material.The immediate significance is political: the remarks suggest the conflict remains active in strategic terms even if open hostilities are not currently under way.The comments... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Settler violence reported in West Bank village of Umm al-Khair
A Palestinian activist in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank has described a pattern of settler attacks that he says are systematic and aimed at forcing Palestinians from their land.Eid Hathaleen, who lives in the village, said the violence was not random but part of calculated attacks on his community.He said civilians and entire families were being deliberately targeted, including schoolchildren.He also said the attacks were taking place with what he described as full support from the military.The account was given in a video report focused on settler violence and the lack of accountability for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran peace deal prospects fizzle
Oil prices rose on Sunday after prospects for a U.S.-Iran peace deal failed to materialise, while stock futures edged lower in response.The move came after the two sides did not reach an agreement, prompting an immediate reaction in markets.The supplied report does not give further details on the talks or the size of the price changes.The market response matters because any shift in U.S.-Iran diplomacy can affect expectations around energy supply and broader investor sentiment.In this case, traders appeared to treat the stalled talks as a fresh geopolitical risk.The incident is being watched closely because oil prices and stock futures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 23:59 LONDON
Lawmakers urge Trump to move ahead on delayed Taiwan arms sale
Lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to move ahead with a delayed arms sale to Taiwan before President Donald Trump meets President Xi Jinping of China this week.The sale has been held up for months, according to the supplied report.The timing has drawn attention because it comes just ahead of the planned Trump-Xi meeting.No details were provided on the weapons package, the reason for the delay, or whether any decision has been taken.The report does not say when the sale might be approved.The issue matters because arms sales to Taiwan are a sensitive part of the wider U.S.-China relationship.Any move... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Trump escalates rhetoric on Iran, signals tougher U.S. posture and pressure campaign
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 10 May 2026 at 18:52 BST: "Iran has been playing games with the United States, and the rest of the World, for 47 years (DELAY, DELAY, DELAY!), and then finally hit "pay dirt" when Barack Hussein Obama became President. He was not only good to them, he was great, actually going to their side, jettisoning Israel, and all other Allies, and giving Iran a major and very powerful new lease on life." "Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and 1.7 Billion Dollars in green cash, flown into Tehran, was handed to them on... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
United States considers pausing federal gas tax to ease fuel prices
The Trump administration is considering a temporary pause of the federal gasoline tax as a way to reduce pump prices, according to the Energy Secretary.The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline.The average national price is above $4.50, which means the expected relief would be limited.The proposal has not been enacted, and no timing for any decision was given.It would be a policy response to elevated fuel costs rather than a permanent change to the tax system.The move matters because gasoline prices remain a visible pressure point for households and businesses across the United States.Even a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Report alleges secret Israeli base was set up in Iraq's Anbar desert
A report has alleged that Israel established a secret military base in Iraq's Anbar province before the war with Iran, with the site used to support air operations.The account says the facility hosted special forces and search-and-rescue units.According to the report, the base was set up last February in the western Iraqi desert.It says the arrangement was intended to deal with the possible downing of warplanes inside Iran.The report says the site was not discovered by Iraqi security agencies but by a shepherd who noticed unusual helicopter movements and gunfire and reported it.That prompted Iraqi forces to launch an urgent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 15:29 LONDON
Taiwan KMT chair Cheng Li-wun outlines peace vision in interview
Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun has outlined her vision for stable peace and cooperation with mainland China in a new interview.Cheng, who leads Taiwan's largest opposition party, also referred to a meeting in April with Chinese Communist Party chief Xi Jinping.She said she is due to travel to the United States in June.The remarks are a fresh political signal on cross-strait relations at a time when ties between Taipei and Beijing remain sensitive.They also come as Taiwan's opposition party continues to define its position on engagement with the mainland.The interview focused on Cheng's broader approach to peace and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Iran sends response to US proposals on ending war, reports say
Iran has sent its response to US proposals aimed at ending the war, according to Iranian state media.The reply was delivered through mediators in Pakistan, while no public details have been released about either side's proposals.The development comes as a ceasefire meant to support talks has largely held, despite occasional exchanges of fire.Iran has also continued to restrict the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has enforced a blockade of Iranian ports.The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the dispute because it is a major route for global oil shipments.Any change to access through the waterway could affect energy markets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Gulf states face pressure on economic diversification as Iran war threatens oil revenues
Gulf states are facing renewed pressure on their efforts to diversify their economies as the Iran war threatens oil revenue.The conflict is also complicating plans to expand growth beyond the energy sector.The supplied material says the war is affecting both current oil income and longer-term economic strategies in the Gulf.No further details were provided on which countries are most affected or how quickly the impact is being felt.The issue matters because several Gulf governments have been trying to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons and build broader economic bases.Any disruption to oil revenue could make that transition harder.The available information does not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 10:31 LONDON
At least 15 killed in car bomb attack on checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
Militants have attacked a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 15 people and wounding three, according to officials.Officials said the assault began with a car bomb at the checkpoint before gunmen stormed the post and opened fire on police.They also said small drones were used in the attack.The checkpoint was hit in northwestern Pakistan, but no further details were given in the supplied material about the exact location or the identity of those killed.The incident is significant because it combines several attack methods in one strike and has caused a high number of casualties at a police post.It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Dozens killed in fresh jihadist attacks in central Mali
Jihadist fighters have launched a fresh wave of attacks in central Mali, killing dozens of people, according to local and security sources.One local official said the death toll from recent violence had risen to more than 70 in recent days.The latest attacks were carried out on Friday and were claimed by the al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, known as JNIM.The group had already killed at least 30 people in attacks on villages on Wednesday, the sources said.A local youth leader said nearby army detachments had not responded despite multiple calls for help.A security source described the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
IRGC warns US over attacks on ships as Israel bombs Lebanon
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned the United States against attacks on ships and tankers, according to a live update on the regional confrontation.The same update says Israel bombed Lebanon, with 24 people reported killed there.No further details were given in the supplied material about the location of the strikes or the identities of those killed.The report comes as a ceasefire between the United States and Iran is said to be holding, even as tensions remain high across the wider region.The warning over maritime targets suggests concern that the conflict could spread beyond land-based strikes.The developments matter because shipping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Trump congratulates Scotland's John Swinney, signals tariff goodwill on whisky
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 9 May 2026 at 03:13 BST: "Congratulations to John Swinney on winning his Re-Election for First Minister of Scotland. He is a good man, who worked very hard, along with the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, with respect to Tariff relief for Great Scottish Whiskey, and deserves this Big Electoral Victory! TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 9 May 2026 at 03:13 BST: congratulations to John Swinney on winning re-election as First Minister of Scotland, while explicitly linking the message to tariff relief for Great Scottish... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade accusations over ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking a short ceasefire that began on Saturday, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of what has happened since it took effect.Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has stopped air attacks on Ukrainian cities since the ceasefire began, but that fighting has continued on the frontlines.Russia, meanwhile, said it had recorded more than 1,000 Ukrainian ceasefire violations.The claims underline how fragile the truce remains and how quickly disputes over compliance can shape the wider conflict.They also suggest that, even where some attacks have eased, the fighting has not fully stopped.The ceasefire is the latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Greece investigates mystery naval drone found near Lefkada
Greek authorities are investigating a mysterious unmanned naval drone found in the Ionian Sea near Lefkada and towed to the port of Vasiliki.Local fishermen spotted the vessel in a cave near the island on Thursday and alerted the coast guard, according to the supplied report.The Greek military is now examining it, with the defence ministry overseeing the inquiry.Reports in Greek media say the drone may have carried explosives and that its engine was still running when it was discovered.Officials are trying to establish where it came from and whether it entered Greek territorial waters because of a technical failure or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
UK sends HMS Dragon to Middle East for possible Strait of Hormuz mission
The Royal Navy is sending HMS Dragon to the Middle East so the warship can potentially join a future mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.The Ministry of Defence said the deployment is part of "prudent planning" for what it described as a "strictly defensive and independent" role.HMS Dragon is a Type 45 destroyer and one of the Royal Navy's six ships built for anti-aircraft and anti-missile warfare.The warship has recently been in the eastern Mediterranean as part of UK defensive operations there.The move comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains a live flashpoint for global energy supplies.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Greece police seize mystery drone boat armed with explosives
Greek police have seized a mystery drone boat that was reportedly armed with explosives, according to the supplied report.The incident points to a potentially serious maritime security threat.The vessel was described as a drone boat, but no further details were provided in the supplied material about where it was found, who controlled it, or how it was being used.The report also does not say whether the explosives were live, disabled, or removed.No casualties or damage were mentioned in the available information.The immediate police response appears to have been the seizure of the vessel.The case matters because an explosives-laden unmanned boat... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills eight members of one family
An Israeli strike in Lebanon killed eight members of one family, including a 6-month-old infant, according to relatives.The attack came as Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon since Thursday and the truce with Hezbollah continued to unravel.The reported deaths add to a sharp rise in violence along the Lebanon-Israel front.The supporting row does not give the exact location of the strike or say whether anyone else was injured.The incident is the latest sign that the ceasefire arrangement remains under strain.It follows a period in which Israeli attacks on Lebanon have escalated, with both sides accusing each other of violations.The family deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Caspian Sea route gains strategic role in Russia-Iran trade
The Caspian Sea has taken on new strategic importance as Russia uses the route to ship military and commercial goods to Iran.The reported aim is to help bolster Tehran's ability to withstand U.S. pressure.The supporting material says the landlocked body of water is now being used as a trade corridor between Russia and Iran.It does not give details on the volume of shipments, the timing of individual deliveries or the specific goods involved.The development matters because it points to a logistics channel that may be less exposed than other routes to external pressure.It also underlines how transport links across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Putin uses Victory Day speech to denounce Nato and justify Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin has used Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow to defend the war in Ukraine and accuse Nato of backing what he called an aggressive force.He made the remarks in Red Square during the annual ceremony marking the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.Putin said Russian forces were carrying out the goals of the "special military operation" and described them as confronting an enemy "armed and supported by the whole bloc of Nato".He also called Ukraine an "aggressive force".The parade was scaled back, with no armoured vehicles or ballistic missiles on display for the first time in years.Military personnel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
Iran war pressures Thailand farmers and global food supply
Farmers in Thailand and other parts of Asia are skipping a planting season as higher prices for fuel, fertilizer and other essentials make it harder to turn a profit.The pressure is being linked to the Iran war, according to the supplied report.The row says the cost of key farm inputs has risen enough to change planting decisions.It does not give a figure for how many farmers are affected or how widespread the disruption is.The immediate consequence is a risk of lower output if fields are left unplanted for a season.That raises concern about knock-on effects for food availability and prices... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
US and Iran trade strikes in Gulf of Oman amid fragile ceasefire
The United States and Iran have traded fresh accusations after US forces struck two ships in the Gulf of Oman, with Iranian officials saying their navy responded and that the clashes have now ceased.US Central Command said an F/A-18 Super Hornet used precision munitions against the vessels yesterday, saying the action was taken to prevent them from continuing to Iran.Iranian officials described the attack as a violation of the ceasefire and accused Washington of hampering diplomatic efforts.The incident comes as a tenuous ceasefire remains under strain across the wider conflict.The UAE said its air defences engaged two ballistic missiles and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Trump-Xi summit raises fears of security trade-offs in Asia
Asian nations are watching a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping this week with concern that security commitments could be traded for better economic terms with China.The supplied reporting says the worry is among middle powers in Asia, but it does not name specific governments or set out any formal response.The concern matters because the summit could affect how Washington balances its security role in the region against efforts to improve ties with Beijing.It also comes as the meeting is expected to cover a wider set of issues, including trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan.The earlier reporting said expectations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 05:31 LONDON
Xi Jinping's trust in China's generals comes under scrutiny
Xi Jinping's long effort to build up China's military has been accompanied by growing doubts about the generals he chose to lead it, according to the supplied report.The report says Xi spent 13 years strengthening the armed forces so they could rival those of the United States.It adds that, as the military became stronger, he trusted the generals less.No specific personnel changes, disciplinary actions or operational consequences are given in the supplied material.The report does not identify which commanders are affected or whether any formal response has been announced.The issue matters because the leadership of the People's Liberation Army is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
Australian embassy in Kyiv on high alert after Kremlin evacuation warning
The Australian embassy in Kyiv has been placed on high alert after the Kremlin warned staff to evacuate ahead of possible "massive missile strikes" this weekend.The warning was issued to a number of embassies in the Ukrainian capital, according to the supplied report, and came as Moscow prepared for its annual Victory Day parade on 9 May.The alert follows Russian threats of retaliation if Ukraine breached a US-sanctioned ceasefire announced to protect the parade.The report says the parade is being scaled back this year and security in Moscow has been increased.The development matters because it raises concern for diplomatic missions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 04:00 LONDON
U.S. conducts third boat strike in 5 days in Caribbean and eastern Pacific
The U.S. has carried out a third boat strike in five days in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor.The strike targeted a boat accused of drug trafficking, according to the supplied row.It comes amid a series of similar attacks in the same maritime areas.The latest incident adds to a reported total of 57 attacks in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific against boats accused of drug trafficking.Survivors have been described as rare in those operations.The casualty count and the fact that one person survived make this strike notable within the wider campaign.It also suggests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
U.S. sanctions target Iran's missile and drone supply chain
The United States has imposed new sanctions aimed at Iran's missile and drone programme, with the measures focused on Chinese companies accused of supplying materials to Iran's military.The confirmed action centres on firms said to provide inputs used to make drones.The supplied material does not give further detail on the companies named or the specific sanctions tools used.The move is significant because it targets the supply chain behind Iran's weapons production rather than only the programme itself.It also points to continued U.S. efforts to disrupt cross-border procurement networks linked to military equipment.Iran's missile and drone capabilities have been a recurring... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Three hikers killed on Indonesian volcano after ignoring warnings
Three hikers have been killed on an active volcano in Indonesia after reportedly ignoring safety warnings, according to local reporting.The incident took place on Mount Dukono, where the group was said to have been creating online content when they were caught in the danger area.The supporting row does not give the exact time of the deaths.The fatalities underline the risks of entering restricted volcanic terrain, particularly when warnings are in place.No further details were provided on the identities of the hikers or whether any other people were affected.Mount Dukono is an active volcano, and the incident appears to have happened... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Reform candidate wins Sefton Council seat amid scrutiny over Holocaust-hoax comments
A Reform UK candidate has won a seat on Sefton Council while facing scrutiny over earlier social media comments in which he allegedly described the Holocaust as a hoax.Jay Cooper won one of three seats in Bootle West ward with 705 votes.The comments under review include a deleted Facebook post from last September in which Cooper responded to another user by saying: "I don't agree with him murdering innocent people.But the Hallocaust [sic] is a hoax.There wasn't [sic] even 6 million Jews in Europe at the time.Propaganda." Other posts attributed to Cooper have also drawn attention, including claims linking Labour... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
Israeli strikes hit towns around Tyre in southern Lebanon during live broadcast
Israeli strikes hit towns around Tyre in southern Lebanon while a live broadcast was under way from the city, according to a report from the area.The strikes were described as affecting surrounding towns as attacks across southern Lebanon intensified.The report said the live coverage was being carried out from Tyre by Al Jazeera reporter Obaida Hitto.It said Israel had increased its attacks across southern Lebanon.No casualties, damage figures or official Lebanese response were given in the supplied material.The immediate account focused on the strikes being witnessed in real time from Tyre and nearby areas.The incident matters because it points to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:59 LONDON
Gript Media suspends editor John McGuirk amid governance process
Gript Media says it has suspended its editor, John McGuirk, pending an internal process concerning governance and related issues.The company said the move is not related to editorial differences.In a statement issued on Friday evening, Gript Media said no final determination has been made and that it cannot comment further while the process is ongoing.The company did not give further details about the issues under review.Mr McGuirk also issued a statement, saying the company's announcement was made unilaterally and without his consent.He said he rejects the substance of the claim against him entirely and without equivocation.He also disputed the existence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Gagandeep Kaur pleads guilty over Louth hit-and-run that seriously injured cyclist
A woman has pleaded guilty at Dundalk Circuit Court over a hit-and-run in County Louth that left cyclist Dr Sean Owens seriously injured.The hearing also heard a victim impact statement from Dr Owens as sentencing got under way.Gagandeep Kaur, 38, of Glenwood, Dundalk, admitted driving without due care and attention causing serious bodily harm, failing to stop and offer assistance, and attempting to pervert the course of justice.The court heard the collision happened on the R132 at Dromiskin on the evening of 6 January 2025.Dr Owens, a former GP, was cycling towards Dundalk when he was struck from behind by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:03 LONDON
US defendant seeks to bar Justice Department officials from prosecution role in Washington Hilton case
Lawyers for Cole Tomas Allen have asked a federal judge to disqualify top Justice Department officials from direct involvement in his prosecution over the Washington Hilton shooting case.The filing argues that acting attorney general Todd Blanche, US attorney Jeanine Pirro and possibly other officials may be victims or witnesses because they attended the event where Allen is alleged to have opened fire.According to the court filing, Blanche and Pirro were at the 25 April White House Correspondents' Association dinner event at the Washington Hilton when Allen allegedly ran through a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
Four convicted in Miami over plot linked to killing of Haitian President Moïse
Four men have been convicted in Miami federal court over a plot linked to the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.A jury found Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages guilty on Friday after a nine-week trial.Prosecutors said the men recruited former Colombian soldiers and supplied money, guns, ammunition and tactical vests as part of a conspiracy to kill Moïse.The court also heard that a fifth defendant, Christian Emmanuel Sanon, will be tried later because of health issues.The verdict is a significant step in a case that has drawn attention in Haiti and the United States... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
Libya's Zawiya refinery halts operations amid nearby fighting
Libya's largest operational oil refinery at Zawiya has been shut down after armed clashes and explosions were reported near the site.The National Oil Corporation and Zawiya Refining Company said the halt was a precautionary measure.Employees were evacuated from the oil complex and port, and an emergency was declared.The National Oil Corporation said all staff were safe and that fuel supplies would continue as normal.The company said heavy weapons fire landed in several parts of the complex, while fighting later spread to the residential area next to the refinery.It said the situation had increased the risk of further damage to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire violations leave at least nine wounded
Russian attacks wounded at least nine people in Ukraine on Sunday, according to Ukrainian officials, on the second day of a three-day truce that both sides have accused the other of violating.The ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump on Friday and was due to begin on Saturday.He said the two sides had agreed to stop all "kinetic" warfare for three days and to carry out a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners each.The latest reported injuries add to doubts over whether the pause in fighting can hold.They also underline how quickly the arrangement has come under strain, even before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Oil slick detected off Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf
Satellite images have detected an oil slick near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, according to the supplied report.The slick was observed off the Iranian island, which is closely associated with the country's oil sector.The report says the images have raised concerns about the condition of Iran's oil infrastructure.No casualties or wider disruption were reported in the supplied material, and no official response was included.The available information is limited to the satellite detection and the concern it has prompted.The incident matters because Kharg Island is a key location for Iran's oil operations, so any sign of leakage or damage there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
Venezuela: Enriched uranium removed from legacy reactor near Caracas in joint operation
The United States says 13.5 kilograms of enriched uranium have been removed from a legacy research reactor in Venezuela in a joint operation involving the United States, the United Kingdom and Venezuela.The material was taken from a site about 15km from Caracas and transported to a Department of Energy complex in South Carolina, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.The agency said the uranium was moved safely and securely by land and sea in what it described as a complex and sensitive operation.The US Department of Energy said the removal was a win for America, Venezuela and the world.The operation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Trump administration targets 12 immigrants for denaturalization
The Trump administration is targeting 12 immigrants in an effort to revoke their US citizenship, according to the latest confirmed report.The people involved are accused of fraud or other misdeeds that can qualify them to lose citizenship.The reported action concerns denaturalization, a legal process that has been used rarely in the past.The move is notable because it focuses on citizenship revocation rather than other forms of immigration enforcement.It also suggests a more aggressive use of an uncommon legal tool.Denaturalization cases can carry significant consequences because they challenge a person's status as a US citizen.The reported targets have not been publicly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:31 LONDON
UK PM Starmer refuses to quit after Labour local election losses
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not resign after Labour suffered heavy losses in local government elections across England and admitted defeat in Wales.Labour lost hundreds of seats, while Reform UK gained more than 600 and took control of three councils: Suffolk, Essex and Newcastle-under-Lyme.Starmer said he was "not going to walk away and plunge the country into chaos".The results have intensified pressure on the prime minister, with a Labour MP calling for a planned transition to a new leader.Starmer said the results were "tough" but added that they would not weaken his resolve to deliver the change he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Rubio warns Iranian boats firing at Americans will be blown up
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended US military action during an exchange of fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz.He said Iranian boats firing at Americans would be "blown up".Rubio made the comments in Rome, according to the supplied report.He also said he expected Iran to respond on Friday to a US peace proposal.The remarks point to a sharp rise in tension around one of the world's most sensitive waterways.The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global energy shipments, so any military confrontation there can quickly draw wider concern.The supplied material does not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
SNP set to emerge as largest party in Scottish parliament
Scottish National Party leader John Swinney has said he is certain the SNP will emerge as the largest party in Holyrood after early results from the Scottish parliamentary election.Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar effectively conceded defeat, saying his party was hurting after it did not win the argument.The SNP has governed Scotland since 2007 and now appears set to secure a record fifth consecutive term in government in Edinburgh.Early results showed the party making gains from other parties, including winning the Shetland seat from the Liberal Democrats and Eastwood from the Scottish Conservatives.The Conservatives' vote was down by more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:01 LONDON
Pentagon releases video of US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon has released video showing US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.The military says the vessels were disabled after overnight exchanges of fire with Iranian forces.According to the confirmed account, the tankers were stopped before they could reach ports in the Gulf of Oman.The footage was released on Friday, adding visual confirmation to the earlier report of the operation.The incident is significant because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.Any disruption there can quickly affect maritime traffic and raise tensions around regional security.The latest details confirm that two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Great Western Railway to return to public ownership in December
Great Western Railway is to be renationalised on 13 December, the UK government has confirmed.The move will bring the operator under the new Great British Railways organisation.GWR, based in Swindon, runs services linking London with the south-west of England and South Wales.Its network includes routes serving Taunton, Bristol and Gloucester.The Department for Transport described the change as a significant moment and said it would put passengers, rather than shareholders, at the heart of the railways.A GWR spokesperson said the company welcomed the clarity and would continue working closely with the department.The announcement matters because GWR is one of the major... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 17:31 LONDON
United Kingdom Court hears defendant says he was threatened into arson attack on car linked to Keir Starmer
A court in London has heard that a defendant admitted setting fire to a car that once belonged to Keir Starmer after saying he had been threatened by a man using the pseudonym El Money.Roman Lavrynovych told the Old Bailey he was paid £3,000 for the attack and feared for his safety and that of his family.Lavrynovych, 22, is one of three men accused of arson attacks on a vehicle and two houses in north London linked to the prime minister.The court heard the Toyota Rav4 was burnt out in Kentish Town in the early hours of 8 May last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz as UAE reports fresh attacks
The United Arab Emirates says it has responded to fresh missile and drone attacks from Iran, hours after the United States said three of its Navy destroyers were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.The reported exchanges mark a sharp escalation in and around one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.The supplied material says the attacks took place on Friday, but does not give further details on the location of the UAE strikes or the extent of the damage.President Donald Trump ordered retaliatory strikes, before later downplaying the hostilities and saying the ceasefire still stands.The immediate military and diplomatic response... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Florida prosecutors seek death penalty in fatal Fort Myers hammer attack
Florida prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty against Rolbert Joachin after the fatal hammer attack on gas station clerk Nilufa Easmin in Fort Myers.Joachin, 40, was indicted by a Lee County grand jury over the killing of Easmin, 51, who was working at a gas station when she was attacked on 2 April.Investigators said she confronted him outside the station after he allegedly smashed the windscreen of her car.Authorities said the confrontation escalated into a violent assault captured on CCTV, with Easmin repeatedly struck in the face and head with a hammer.Joachin then fled on foot, prompting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:34 LONDON
UAE sends Pakistani workers home as ties with Pakistan deteriorate
Pakistani workers are being sent home en masse from the United Arab Emirates, according to a report published on 8 May 2026.The move comes as relations between the two countries have deteriorated.The report says the strain is linked to Pakistan's role in mediating between the United States and Iran.It does not give a figure for how many workers have been affected.No casualties were reported, and the supplied material does not describe any formal announcement from the UAE or Pakistan.The immediate impact described is on Pakistani workers in the Emirates.The development matters because the UAE has long been a major destination... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:33 LONDON
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
Virginia's top court has thrown out a new electoral map that was designed to help Democrats win four Republican-held US House seats.The ruling is a setback for the party's effort to reshape the state's congressional boundaries before the November midterm elections.The court said Virginia's Democratic-led legislature failed to follow proper procedure when it placed a constitutional amendment on the ballot to authorise mid-decade redistricting.Voters narrowly approved the amendment on 21 April, but the court said the process had been invalid.In its opinion, the court said the violation "irreparably undermines the integrity of the resulting referendum vote and renders it null... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:32 LONDON
Taiwan approves $25 billion U.S. arms purchase after political deadlock
Taiwanese lawmakers have approved funding for a $25 billion purchase of U.S. weapons after a political deadlock, according to the supplied report.The decision was taken with time running out, and lawmakers were said to fear they could lose support if they did not act quickly.The row does not specify which weapons are included in the package.The approval is significant because it points to a major defence commitment at a time of heightened concern over Taiwan's security.It also suggests the issue had become politically urgent enough to break the deadlock.The move comes amid broader debate over military spending and support for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:31 LONDON
Four men found guilty in Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassination case
Four men have been found guilty in the case over the assassination of Haiti's former president, Jovenel Moïse, according to the supplied court report.Moïse, who was 53, was gunned down in his bedroom in July 2021.The verdict relates to one of the most closely watched cases in Haiti's recent political history.The killing triggered years of gang violence and instability in Haiti, and the case has remained a major point of public concern.The supplied row does not give details of the charges, the court venue or the sentences.The outcome matters because the assassination of a sitting president helped deepen an already... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Bodies of woman and newborn found at house in Tipperary
Bodies of a woman and a newborn baby have been found at a house in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, prompting a Garda investigation.The bodies were discovered by a man who went to the house in an estate in the town around lunchtime on Friday.Gardaí and emergency services were alerted and attended the scene.The area has been preserved pending the arrival of the state pathologist.Detectives say they are keeping an open mind and following all lines of inquiry.The case is being treated at this stage as a personal tragedy and handled in a sensitive manner.Gardaí are establishing an incident room, appointing a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:01 LONDON
Botswana's former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Botswana has announced the death of former president Festus Mogae at the age of 86 and declared three days of national mourning.President Duma Boko said the country was grieving the loss of a "remarkable leader and servant of the people".Mogae led Botswana from 1998 to 2008, serving two five-year terms before handing power to Vice President Ian Khama in a smooth transition.He was the country's third president and had previously served as finance minister and vice president.The government said Mogae was praised for good governance and for his role in the fight against HIV/AIDS.He was also credited with overseeing strong... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Pentagon releases first batch of 162 UFO files
The Pentagon has released an initial batch of 162 previously secret files on unidentified flying objects, in a fresh public step on a long-running transparency issue.The documents were published on Friday on a new defence department website and include old State Department cables, FBI material and transcripts from Nasa crewed flights into space.Officials said the release is part of a wider effort to declassify records on unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs.Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the files had long fuelled justified speculation and that it was time for the public to see them.The release follows a February directive from Donald... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 15:33 LONDON
SNP declares victory in Holyrood election as Labour concedes defeat
John Swinney has declared victory for the Scottish National Party after early Holyrood election results showed Labour being comprehensively beaten.Speaking after holding his own seat of Perthshire North, he said he was "absolutely certain" the SNP would be the leading party coming out of the election.Swinney said he would be "privileged" to form the next Scottish government, describing the result as a fifth successive victory for his party.He said it reflected work to "rebuild public confidence and trust" in the SNP.Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar conceded his party had lost, speaking in Glasgow after only seven of Holyrood's 129 seats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 15:32 LONDON
Danish high court rules Greenlandic child removal was illegal
A Danish high court has ruled that the removal of a Greenlandic woman's newborn daughter was illegal, in a case that could affect other families separated under the same system.Keira Alexandra Kronvold's daughter, Zammi, was taken from her two hours after birth in November 2024 and placed in foster care after Kronvold underwent parental competence tests known as FKU psychometric assessments.The court found that the decision breached Kronvold's fundamental legal rights under the International Labour Organization's Indigenous and tribal peoples convention, and said the tests used to inform the removal were outdated.Zammi is now 18 months old and living with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 15:31 LONDON
France sends ambassador back to Algeria in bid to ease tensions
France has returned its ambassador to Algeria in an effort to repair strained relations between the two countries.The envoy had been recalled more than a year ago after ties worsened over France's backing of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.French Deputy Armed Forces Minister Alice Rufo arrived in Sétif, in eastern Algeria, on Friday for ceremonies marking the 1945 repression of mainly Muslim Algerian protesters by French colonial troops.She was accompanied by ambassador Stéphane Romatet, who is resuming his post in Algeria.The move is being presented as a sign of rapprochement between Paris and Algiers.The Élysée said it reflected a determination... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
EU continues taking Russian Arctic LNG despite year-end import ban
The European Union received 91 cargoes of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Yamal project between January and April, according to new analysis cited in the supplied material.The cargoes accounted for 98% of all Yamal LNG exports in that period.The figures were published on Friday and were based on Kpler data analysed by Urgewald, a German environmental group.The estimated value of the exports was €3.8bn.The development comes as the EU prepares to ban Russian fossil-fuel imports by the end of the year, with the restriction already set out in law.The supplied material says the ban on LNG imports via short-term contracts... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
China adviser says Beijing-Moscow ties can withstand US containment efforts
A senior Chinese policy adviser has said China-Russia relations have enough internal stability to withstand any attempt by Washington to drive a wedge between the two countries.He made the comments at a panel discussion in Hong Kong on Wednesday.The adviser, Wu, described the relationship as flexible and lacking formal disciplinary constraints, but said it had developed into a stable mechanism.He said Beijing and Moscow each take what they need from the partnership.Wu said the two countries have more than 60,000 institutionalised communication channels, which he described as blood vessels linking government, parliamentary, civil society and industry contacts.He said these links... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:06 LONDON
Pollution spreads along Russia's Black Sea coast after strikes on oil infrastructure
Pollution is spreading along Russia's Black Sea coast after repeated Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure in Tuapse in April triggered refinery fires and oil spills.The damage has affected areas including the coast near Sochi, with residents reporting "black rain" falling from the sky.The supplied material says smoke and petroleum residue spread across the region after the strikes.It also says the environmental impact has continued for weeks, with beaches still polluted and wildlife still dying.Volunteers trying to respond have reportedly faced obstruction, while the authorities have focused on silencing people speaking out about the scale of the disaster.Officials are also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:05 LONDON
Ireland: Woman avoids jail after laundering money for Drogheda organised crime group
A woman has avoided jail after pleading guilty to laundering more than €34,000 for an organised crime group in Drogheda.Amy Rooney, 31, admitted one money laundering offence linked to an investigation into the funding of the Boylan organised crime group.The court heard the offending took place over eight months between 2020 and 2021.Of the total involved, €17,243 was lodged into Rooney's Revolut account and €17,120 was then transferred into accounts controlled by Keith Boylan and Craig Coyle.Detective Garda Niall McManus told the court the money was laundered at the direction of the group.Rooney, who has an address at Newtown Meadows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:04 LONDON
Parents sentenced over fatal abuse of two-year-old Kol Page in London
A mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to a combined 27 years in prison after being found responsible for fatal injuries to her two-year-old son, Kol Page.The sentencing took place at Southwark Crown Court in London.Zoe Coutts, 35, was jailed for 10 years and Scott O'Connor, 36, received 18 years.Prosecutors said Kol was found not breathing in April 2022 with bruising to his face and an injury to his abdomen.The court heard that the injuries were so severe they were compared with those seen in a serious road traffic accident or a fall from a height onto a hard... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:03 LONDON
UAE reassesses ties after Iranian attacks during war
The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its relationships with allies and rivals after coming under repeated Iranian attacks during the war.The move reflects a harder stance in Abu Dhabi, with the government said to be reviewing its list of friends and foes in light of the conflict.The immediate impact is political rather than physical in the supplied material, but the shift suggests the UAE is recalibrating its regional posture as the war continues.That matters because the UAE has long balanced ties with different powers in the Gulf and beyond, and any change in that approach can affect wider diplomatic alignments.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:02 LONDON
Iran says it seized Barbados-flagged tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has seized the Barbados-flagged oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman.State television showed video of forces boarding and detaining the vessel.The IRGC said the ship was taken in a "special operation" after it was accused of trying to disrupt Iranian oil exports and the interests of the Iranian nation.A statement carried by the Fars news agency said the tanker was directed towards Iran's southern coast.Iranian state media said the army would "powerfully defend" the country's interests and assets in its territorial waters.The reported seizure adds to tensions in a waterway that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:01 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as Kremlin ceasefire collapses before Victory Day parade
Russia's unilateral ceasefire for its World War II commemorations collapsed shortly after it took effect, as Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks against each other.The development came on the eve of Russia's national Victory Day events, with the Kremlin forced to scale down its parade for the first time in almost 20 years.The row does not give casualty figures or detail the scale of the damage, but it confirms that the ceasefire failed immediately after beginning and that both sides carried out attacks.The timing matters because the ceasefire was intended to cover a major public holiday and a highly symbolic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Families of two IRA men shot dead in 1983 settle Belfast High Court claims
The families of two IRA men shot dead by British soldiers in 1983 have reached confidential settlements in damages claims heard at the High Court in Belfast.The court was told the actions brought over the deaths of Brian Campbell and Colm McGirr had been resolved.Mr Campbell, 19, and Mr McGirr, 23, died after the SAS mounted an operation at an arms dump near Coalisland, County Tyrone, in December 1983.The families had sued the Ministry of Defence and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, alleging a shoot-to-kill policy and a lack of effective investigation.The families' barrister told the court that undisclosed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:32 LONDON
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow charged in Essex trafficking and rape case
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and another man have been charged following an Essex Police investigation into human trafficking, sexual exploitation and rape-related offences.Police said the charges were brought after co-ordinated searches at premises in Danbury, Maldon and Braintree on Wednesday.Two men were arrested during the operation and have since been liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service.The case has also affected local disruption in Maldon.Polling at the Drewitt-Barlow Stadium, home to Maldon and Tiptree FC, was moved to Blackwater Leisure Centre because of the ongoing police investigation.The charges involve arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation, along with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:31 LONDON
First passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship in Spain
Spanish authorities have begun evacuating passengers from a cruise ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with live updates tracking the disembarkation process.The latest confirmed report says the evacuation has started, but does not give a full passenger count or say how many people have already left the vessel.It also does not identify any new cases among those on board.The development follows earlier reporting that the ship was due to allow passengers to disembark in Tenerife this weekend.The situation remains a public health and maritime safety issue for port authorities and local officials.The outbreak has already prompted concern among dock... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
CUHK Medical Centre to repay HK$4 billion government loan early
The Chinese University of Hong Kong says it plans to repay a HK$4 billion government loan for CUHK Medical Centre ahead of schedule, using reserves built up after a turnaround in the hospital's finances.Council chairman John Chai Yat-chiu said the university raised the early repayment proposal with the Health Bureau last month.He said the council had approved using part of an undesignated fund to make the repayment as a loan to the hospital.The hospital had been described as debt-ridden, but Chai said an extension to the repayment period approved last year gave the institution time to improve governance and operations.He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:04 LONDON
Ireland court hears driver was disqualified before fatal Donegal crash
A court in Donegal has heard that a man who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death was already disqualified from driving when he struck and killed Laura Connolly near Lifford in 2021.Sean Connaughton appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court and was also arraigned on charges of failing to remain at the scene of an accident, driving without insurance and driving without a valid licence.The court heard he had presented himself at Letterkenny Garda Station the day after the collision.Ms Connolly, 34, died after being hit by a van on the outskirts of Lifford on 11 July 2021.The court was told... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:03 LONDON
Gaza family learns missing son is alive in Israeli prison
A Palestinian family in Gaza has learned that their missing son, Eid Nael Abu Shaar, is alive and being held in Ofer Prison in Israel.The confirmation came after 18 months in which the family believed he had died.According to the supplied account, Abu Shaar disappeared on 15 December 2024 while looking for work near central Gaza's Netzarim Corridor.His family later searched morgues and hospitals, obtained a death certificate and opened a mourning tent.The breakthrough came when a lawyer phoned to say he was detained in Ofer Prison.The family had also contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross and human... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:02 LONDON
Hong Kong building authorities face scrutiny at Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry
Hong Kong building authorities have come under scrutiny at an inquiry into the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, after a former inspection director said the old supervision system had created a blind spot.Rudolf Lau Fu-kwok, who headed the Housing Bureau's Independent Checking Unit when the fire broke out last November, said the team had followed outdated guidelines and had not carried out on-site audits of renovation works at the estate.He said the earlier mechanism relied on engineering firms to regulate themselves and on residents reporting suspected malpractice.Lau acknowledged this could leave authorities unaware of risks if residents did not know... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:01 LONDON
Man appears in court over attempted car bomb attack on Lurgan PSNI station
A 47-year-old man has appeared in court charged over an attempted car bomb attack on Lurgan PSNI station in Northern Ireland.The case is now before Craigavon Magistrates Court.Barry Anthony Toman, of Drumnamoe Avenue in Lurgan, appeared by videolink.He is charged with attempted murder, attempting to cause an explosion, hijacking by compelling a person to drive a car carrying an improvised explosive device, and possession of explosives with intent to endanger life.The court heard that a pizza delivery driver was hijacked in Kilwilkie and forced to drive a pipe bomb to the station on the night of 30 March.Dissident republicans had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
TikTok used to recruit women and girls into prostitution networks
Criminals are using TikTok as a key tool to recruit women and girls into prostitution networks, according to a current investigative report published on 8 May.The segment says the social media platform is being used in the recruitment process, but gives no further detail on where the activity is taking place or how the networks operate.No casualties or arrests are mentioned in the supplied material.The report frames the issue as part of wider online exploitation and trafficking concerns.The development matters because it points to the use of a mainstream social platform in the early stages of sexual exploitation, raising questions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 12:31 LONDON
Europe weighs US jet fuel imports as Gulf supplies slow
European aviation bodies are urging wider acceptance of US-made jet fuel as airlines face higher prices and the risk of shortages linked to the war in the Middle East.The move is being discussed as Gulf supplies of the main European fuel grade have slowed sharply.The International Air Transport Association has said broader acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help ease potential shortages.The European Aviation Safety Agency has also issued safety guidance on how US supplies could be introduced into the European market and what risks would need to be managed.The price of jet fuel used by most European airlines has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Slovak officials criticise Péter Magyar over nationalist language and Holy Crown plan
Slovak officials have reacted sharply to comments and symbolism linked to Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, after he used the term Felvidék for Hungarians in Slovakia and backed a proposal involving the Holy Crown in parliament.Slovak sports minister Rudolf Huliak said Magyar sounded like "another Hungarian nationalist" and accused him of harbouring annexationist aims.Slovak president Peter Pellegrini has also been reported as having taken issue with the language.The immediate dispute centres on Felvidék, a historical Hungarian name for parts of Slovakia where the Hungarian minority lives.The term is politically sensitive because of its association with pre-1920 borders and the Treaty... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
Australia lab investigation finds missing hantavirus vials were probably destroyed
An investigation into the disappearance of two hantavirus vials from an Australian laboratory has concluded they were probably destroyed rather than stolen.The finding relates to a batch of 300 vials that went missing in 2024.The two vials contained hantavirus, which can cause a serious illness, but investigators said they were not connected to the recent outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius.At the time of the loss, the vials were thought to have gone missing during a transfer to a new freezer.The report adds a clearer explanation to an incident that had raised concern because of the pathogen involved.It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Artists' strike closes pavilions at Venice Biennale
Several major exhibitions at the Venice Biennale were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.The closures were described as an artists' strike at the international art exhibition in Venice.The supplied report says the action affected some of the event's hottest exhibitions.No injuries, arrests or wider disruption were confirmed in the available material.The immediate impact was the closure of pavilions during one of the Biennale's busiest periods.The protest matters because the Venice Biennale is one of the world's most prominent cultural events, and any shutdown there draws attention beyond the art world.The strike also adds to the sense of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Hostages freed after bank robbery in Sinzig, Germany
Police in Germany say two hostages have been freed unharmed after a bank robbery in the western town of Sinzig, while the suspects remain on the run.Officers entered the bank branch and found no suspects inside.Police said the perpetrators had left the scene by means that are still unknown.Earlier, local police said multiple hostages were being held in the bank, including the driver of a cash transport vehicle.Heavily armed officers surrounded the building during the standoff.The case matters because it moved from an active hostage situation to a manhunt, with investigators now trying to establish how the suspects escaped and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Iranians near Iraq border cross frontier to get internet during blackout
Iranians living near the border with Iraq's Kurdistan region are crossing into neighbouring territory or gathering at the frontier to get online, as a months-long internet blackout continues in Iran.Residents in border areas say the disruption has left them cut off from news, family members abroad and, in some cases, their livelihoods.The reported blackout is centred on Tehran and has affected tens of millions of people, according to the supplied account.Officials have said the restrictions are justified by security considerations and the need to counter cyber warfare.People in the border city of Baneh, which is about 30 kilometres from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship prompts tracing effort in Canary Islands case
A cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak is heading for the Spanish Canary Islands with 140 passengers on board, as health officials try to trace possible further spread.The case has drawn renewed attention after a second passenger tested positive in a Dutch hospital.The vessel was reported to be carrying passengers towards the islands on Thursday.It emerged that dozens of passengers had disembarked nearly two weeks after a man died on board.The confirmed death and the later positive test have raised concern among health professionals about where the virus came from and whether it may have spread after people left... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 10:31 LONDON
South Africa court revives Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry
South Africa's highest court has cleared the way for impeachment proceedings to be revived against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Farmgate scandal.The Constitutional Court ruled that parliament's 2022 decision to block an inquiry into the case was unconstitutional and invalid, setting aside the vote.Chief Justice Mandisa Maya said the National Assembly vote of 13 December 2022 was inconsistent with the constitution.The court ordered that an independent panel's report be referred to an impeachment committee.The case centres on a large sum of foreign currency stolen from Ramaphosa's farmhouse in 2020.The allegations first surfaced in June 2022 after Arthur Fraser, then head... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Two men charged over west Dublin organised crime network 'Ghost'
Two men have appeared in court in Dublin charged with drugs, money laundering and organised crime offences linked to a west Dublin criminal group.Paul Kelly, 55, of Cloverhill Drive in Ballyfermot, and 64-year-old Noel Smith of Summit Lodge, Kilanerin, Gorey, Co Wexford, were arrested at their homes last night and each face eight offences.The charges include facilitating the activities of a criminal gang, possession of cocaine, possession of the drug with intent to supply, and laundering €22,220 between August and September 2024.Both men made no reply when charged at Clondalkin Garda Station.The Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
Hungary justice minister nominee withdraws after family link controversy
A nominee for Hungary's justice minister has withdrawn his name after a controversy linked to Péter Magyar's brother-in-law.The move was reported on 8 May, with the nominee identified as Márton Mellethei Barna.The supplied material says he stepped back from the role amid the family-affair dispute.No further details were provided in the row about whether the withdrawal followed pressure from within government or from outside political figures.The immediate effect is a change in the personnel process for the justice ministry.The development matters because justice ministry appointments can be politically sensitive, particularly when they become tied to wider disputes involving prominent opposition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 09:02 LONDON
Former SriLankan Airlines chief found dead amid Airbus bribery case
Kapila Chandrasena, the former chief executive of SriLankan Airlines, has been found dead at a relative's home in Colombo, police said.He had been arrested in March in connection with allegations that he conspired to accept a US$16 million bribe linked to the purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft.Police said they were investigating the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding it.No further details were immediately given.The death comes as the Airbus corruption case remains a high-profile matter in Sri Lanka.Chandrasena had reportedly told investigators after his arrest that part of the money had been paid to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 09:01 LONDON
China confirms technical support to Pakistan during last year's war with India
China has confirmed for the first time that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year's war with India.The disclosure came in a state television interview with a Chinese engineer who said he worked at a support base during the conflict.The engineer, Zhang Heng, is from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute.He said the team was focused on providing on-site support and ensuring equipment could perform at its full combat potential.The report also said a Chinese-made fighter shot down at least one Indian fighter during the fighting, including a French-made Rafale.That detail... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
Third British national feared to have hantavirus after MV Hondius outbreak
A third British citizen is feared to have hantavirus after an outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, according to the latest confirmed reports.The person is on Tristan de Cunha, where the ship stopped in mid-April.Two other British men are already confirmed to have the disease after staying on the vessel.One, Martin Anstee, was evacuated to a hospital in the Netherlands and remains in stable condition.The other British patient, described as a doctor, is in intensive care in South Africa.Officials have said there are five confirmed cases in total, including one death.The new suspected case adds to a cross-border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:34 LONDON
Trump says ceasefire with Iran still holds amid renewed warnings
US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, even after reported exchanges of fire involving American and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz.He said Tehran should sign an agreement quickly and warned of consequences if it does not.The comments came on Thursday, according to the supplied report.The statement adds to pressure on Iran at a sensitive moment in the wider confrontation.It also suggests Washington is still publicly backing the ceasefire while signalling that the truce remains fragile.The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway, and any military contact there can quickly raise concerns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:33 LONDON
Asean steps up push for South China Sea code of conduct
Southeast Asian leaders have stepped up their push for a South China Sea code of conduct at the close of the 48th Asean summit in Cebu.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said the code is key to unlocking deeper China-Asean economic cooperation, and that no such initiatives can be institutionalised until it is finalised.He told a press conference on Friday that the task is complicated because Asean member states have different approaches to Beijing.He said those differences would need to be incorporated into a single document.The remarks matter because the code of conduct has been presented as a prerequisite for broader... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:32 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade ceasefire accusations during Victory Day truce
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaching separate ceasefires declared around Victory Day commemorations, as both sides reported continued attacks after the truce began.The Russian defence ministry said there had been more than 1,000 violations in the conflict zone, including artillery and drone strikes.Moscow's mayor said the city had been targeted by drones since the ceasefire began at midnight local time.Ukraine said Russian forces had continued to strike its positions after the truce took effect.Russia said it had carried out a "mirror response" to the violations.The claims matter because the ceasefire was meant to cover one of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:31 LONDON
Chinese-owned tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
A Chinese-owned oil tanker has been hit by fire near the Strait of Hormuz, in what is being described as the first known attack on a Chinese oil tanker since the Iran war began.The vessel, JV Innovation, reported a fire on its deck while off the United Arab Emirates coast near Mina Saqr.The Marshall Islands-flagged oil products and chemical tanker remained operational after the incident, with crew still on board.The ship's chief engineer said it was not yet clear who carried out the attack or why.No casualties were reported.The engineer said the bow of the ship was hit and caught... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Philip Caputo, author of Vietnam War memoir A Rumor of War, dies at 84
Philip Caputo, the writer whose Vietnam War memoir A Rumor of War became a widely read account of combat and its effects, has died at the age of 84.The book, published in 1977, drew on his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer.It was described as detailing "the things men do in war and the things war does to them." No further details were provided in the supplied material about where he died or the circumstances of his death.Caputo's memoir is significant because it helped shape public understanding of the Vietnam War through a personal account of military service.The book's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 07:32 LONDON
Japan bus driver arrested after fatal Banetsu Expressway crash in Koriyama
A bus driver has been arrested after a crash on the Banetsu Expressway in Koriyama that killed a teenage student and injured others on a boys' tennis team trip.Police said the driver told investigators he had "misjudged the speed" before the vehicle hit a crash barrier.The driver, Tetsuo Wakayama, 68, was arrested on Thursday.Investigators said he was driving at 90km/h to 100km/h in an 80km/h zone when the bus crashed on Wednesday morning.Fukushima prefectural police also searched bus operator Kanbara Tetsudo in Gosen, Niigata prefecture, on Friday morning.Police said they are investigating possible violations linked to unlicensed commercial operations.According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 07:31 LONDON
Iran seizes oil tanker amid renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran says it has seized an oil tanker listed by the United States as a sanctions violator, in the latest maritime confrontation linked to the Strait of Hormuz.A maritime tracking company said the move was likely performative, noting that the Chinese-owned ship had an "established history within the Iranian trade ecosystem." The seizure adds to already heightened tensions in and around the waterway, which is one of the world's most important routes for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.Any disruption there can quickly affect shipping and energy markets, making even limited incidents closely watched by governments and traders.The development comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
Indonesia's Mount Dukono eruption kills three hikers and leaves others missing
Mount Dukono in North Halmahera, Indonesia, has erupted, killing at least three hikers and prompting a search for people still missing.Authorities said 20 hikers were reported to have been on the volcano when it erupted on Friday, despite safety restrictions.Fifteen were able to descend safely, while three were confirmed dead.The latest figures add to the scale of the emergency response in the area around the mountain.Officials are still searching for those unaccounted for after the eruption.The incident matters because the volcano remains a destination for hikers even though access is restricted because of volcanic activity.The presence of so many people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 07:00 LONDON
Ireland seeks evidence over alleged unpaid refunds for Mongolian students
Ireland's Department of Justice has asked three Mongolian recruitment agencies to provide evidence backing claims that six English-language schools in Ireland owe refunds to more than 250 students.The department said in an email last Friday that it wanted copies of correspondence or other information that could substantiate the allegations.The agencies had complained that students were owed sums of up to €3,100 each after paying course fees before visa applications.Under Irish rules, non-EEA students who are refused a study visa should have their fees returned within 20 working days.The agencies say the students have been waiting since the start of this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
Russia heads into Victory Day under economic strain and attack fears
Russia is heading into Victory Day with signs of economic strain and heightened security concerns, according to the supplied report.It says many people are in no mood to celebrate as the country approaches its annual commemoration.The report says the economy is stalling and internet restrictions are growing.It also says the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks ahead of the holiday.No casualties or specific incidents are mentioned in the supplied material, but the account points to a tense atmosphere around one of Russia's most politically sensitive national events.The combination of economic pressure and security fears appears to be shaping the public mood.Victory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
U.S. State Department to review all Mexican consulates in the United States
The U.S.State Department has said it will review all Mexican consulates in the United States.The move follows claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.The supporting row does not give a timetable for the review or say what form it will take.It also does not say whether any specific consulate is under separate scrutiny.No casualties or physical disruption have been reported, and the row does not describe any immediate operational impact on consular services.The statement points instead to a diplomatic and political review.The issue matters because Mexican consulates provide services to Mexican nationals across the United States, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 05:01 LONDON
Philippines expands defence focus with Japan and wider Balikatan drills
The Philippines is widening its defence planning with Japan and preparing to expand its Balikatan military exercises beyond the country's waters, according to remarks by senior officials on Friday.Defence chief Gilberto Teodoro said the Diaoyu Islands are now considered a "serious concern".He made the comment after bilateral talks with Japan's defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, earlier in the week.Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jnr also said future Balikatan war games would not be confined to waters within the South China Sea that Manila considers under its territory.He said the exercise area would be broadened as part of discussions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 05:00 LONDON
ASEAN agrees to renewed engagement with Myanmar
ASEAN foreign ministers have agreed to resume engagement with Myanmar, with a virtual meeting with the country's foreign minister expected in the near future.The move marks a fresh diplomatic opening after Myanmar was largely sidelined from top-level ASEAN meetings following the 2021 military coup.Kao Kim Hourn said Myanmar had indicated it wanted to normalise ties with the 11-member bloc.He said neighbouring states still wanted to see progress on de-escalation, dialogue and access for aid before ties could move further.He said the ministers had agreed on the virtual meeting during the ASEAN summit in the Philippines on Thursday.He also said discussion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 04:00 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked after naval skirmishes
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked after naval skirmishes, with the U.S.Navy intercepting ships trying to enter or leave Iranian ports.Other vessels are staying away from the narrow waterway because of fears of Iranian attacks.The latest confirmed report says the blockade has continued to disrupt movement through one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.The strait links the Gulf to the open ocean and is a key passage for commercial shipping.The immediate effect is that maritime traffic is still being held up, with ships unable or unwilling to attempt passage.The U.S.Navy's interceptions near Iranian ports underline the continuing security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
Jason Meade found guilty in fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. in Ohio
A former law enforcement officer has been found guilty over the fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. in Ohio, according to the supplied court row.The case centres on Jason Meade, who had been searching for a fugitive when he shot Mr Goodson in 2020.The verdict marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention because it involved an on-duty killing.The supplied material does not give the exact charges, the sentence, or details of the court proceedings.It also does not say when sentencing or any further hearings may take place.The outcome matters because convictions of law enforcement officials in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Saudi refusal of support said to have forced Trump to reverse Hormuz plan
Saudi Arabia's refusal to provide support is said to have prompted President Donald Trump to reverse a plan linked to the Strait of Hormuz, according to the supplied report.The report says the refusal involved airspace access, and that the decision came as part of Trump's approach to Iran.No further operational details were provided in the supplied material.The development is presented as a sign that Trump's handling of Iran has strained ties with Saudi Arabia, described in the report as one of his closest allies in the Middle East.The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway, so any change in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Thirteen Australian women and children linked to Islamic State return from Syria
Thirteen Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group have returned to Australia from Syria, with arrivals reported in Melbourne and Sydney.The returnees left the Al Roj camp in Syria nearly two weeks earlier.One group landed at Melbourne Airport on Thursday night, while another woman and her child arrived at Sydney International Airport shortly afterwards.The arrivals were described as part of a wider repatriation of Australian women and children with links to former Islamic State fighters.Two of the women who landed in Melbourne have been charged with offences related to slavery.A 32-year-old woman who arrived in Sydney has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 01:59 LONDON
Australia: Police arrest 29 in cross-border organised crime blitz on NSW-Victoria border
Police in Victoria and New South Wales have arrested 29 people during a five-day operation targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs and organised crime along the border.The joint blitz focused on Victoria's north-east and southern New South Wales.Officers from the Victoria Police VIPER taskforce, the NSW Police Force Raptor squad and local police carried out vehicle stops and search warrants during the operation, which began on Monday.Police said they seized three guns, including a sawn-off .22, along with cannabis, cocaine, methylamphetamine, GHB, steroids and cash.Highway patrol units stopped 68 vehicles and impounded seven.Police also said more than 60 drivers tested positive to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
Australian women denied bail over Syria slavery and terrorism charges
Three Australian women have been denied bail after appearing in court over allegations including slavery, crimes against humanity and terrorism-related offences linked to Syria.The women were among a group of four women and nine children repatriated from the Roj camp in northeastern Syria, where they had been held for years before arriving in Australia on Thursday.In Melbourne, 53-year-old Kawsar Abbas and her 31-year-old daughter Zeinab Ahmed were charged over allegations they purchased a Yazidi woman as a slave for $10,000.Abbas faces four counts of crimes against humanity, while Ahmed is charged with two slavery offences.In Sydney, 32-year-old Janai Safar was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
North Korea memorial points to heavy troop losses in Russia-Ukraine war
A newly unveiled memorial complex in Pyongyang appears to offer the clearest public clue yet to the scale of North Korean troop deaths in the Russia-Ukraine war.A BBC investigation, using satellite imagery and official photos, estimates that about 2,300 North Korean soldiers were killed fighting for Russia.The Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations was unveiled on 26 April in Pyongyang's Hwasong district.It was ordered by Kim Jong Un in October 2025 to honour troops killed in the war, and construction began that same month.The complex includes two 30-metre memorial walls, a building and a cemetery.Analysis of images... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Rhode Island judges order investigation into lawyer over migrant case disclosures
Federal judges in Rhode Island have ordered an investigation into a lawyer after allegations that information about a migrant's international criminal charges was withheld in a court matter.The order follows a case in which the lawyer is said to have failed to disclose those charges.The Department of Homeland Security has since said it cannot find the migrant.The development raises questions about how the case was handled and what information was available to the court at the time.It also adds a new factual twist, because the migrant's whereabouts are now unclear.The inquiry is being overseen by federal judges in Rhode Island,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 23:32 LONDON
Man pleads guilty in syringe attack case involving Ilhan Omar
A man has pleaded guilty in a syringe attack case involving Representative Ilhan Omar, according to the supplied court update.The plea marks a new development in a case linked to an incident in Minneapolis earlier this year.The attack happened in late January during a town-hall meeting in Minneapolis.The row identifies the defendant as Anthony James Kazmierczak.No further details on the plea hearing, charges, or sentence were provided in the supplied material.The immediate significance is that the case has now moved from the original assault to a formal guilty plea.The case has drawn attention because it involves a sitting member of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 23:31 LONDON
US trade chief says Beijing talks aim for more balanced trade
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said the United States wants stability in its trade relationship with China, as he prepares for a key meeting in Beijing.Greer said the aim is not to change how China governs or manages its economy, but to find ways to optimise trade between the two countries.He said the goal is to achieve more balance economically, and described the talks as focused on practical outcomes such as how much each side ships to the other and what kinds of goods are involved.The comments matter because they set out the US position ahead of a high-level... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
US trade court narrows block on Trump's 10% global tariffs
The US Court of International Trade has ruled that Donald Trump's latest 10% temporary global duties were unjustified under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, but it has limited relief to two private importers and the State of Washington.That means the tariffs remain in place for other importers while the Trump administration pursues an appeal.The court's 2-1 decision was issued on Friday.The ruling is another setback for Trump's tariff strategy and comes as the temporary duties are expected to expire in July.It also leaves open the prospect of further legal and financial disputes over tariff refunds.The court said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:59 LONDON
US senators question military role in Israel's Lebanon displacement campaign
Twelve Democratic senators have written to the head of US Central Command, raising concerns about the possible US military role in Israel's use of evacuation zones in Lebanon.The letter says mass displacement orders may breach international law.The lawmakers addressed the letter to Brad Cooper, who leads CENTCOM.They said the practice of declaring evacuation zones has been used to permanently displace people and destroy homes and towns.The senators said such zones do not remove the legal responsibility to determine whether people or civilian facilities are legitimate military targets.Signatories include Peter Welch, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen and Chris Coons.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:34 LONDON
At least five killed in fire at Villahermosa fairground concert in Mexico
At least five people have died after a fire broke out at a crowded fairground concert in Villahermosa, in Mexico's Tabasco state.Local officials said the blaze erupted in the early hours on Thursday at Tabasco Park.The fire started in Warehouse 1, according to the governor of Tabasco, Javier May Rodríguez.He said emergency services brought the flames under control and that an investigation had been launched.Officials said hundreds of people were at the event when the fire began, and many fled the grounds in panic.The governor said he was grateful to members of the public who helped evacuate the area.The incident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:33 LONDON
Judge rules ICE arrests in Washington, D.C. violated warrant order
A judge has ruled that immigration arrests carried out by U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Washington, D.C. violated a previous order requiring warrants.The ruling says the administration continued to follow January guidance that allowed immigration agents to make arrests widely without probable cause, despite the earlier court order.The decision adds fresh legal pressure on enforcement practices in the U.S. capital.It also raises questions about whether federal agencies changed their approach after the earlier ruling.The case is significant because it concerns how immigration enforcement is being carried out in Washington, D.C., where court oversight has now been found to have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:32 LONDON
UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on Friday, in a further test of the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.The latest reported attack came a day after exchanges of fire around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil and liquefied natural gas flows.Few immediate details were available about the incident in the UAE.US President Donald Trump said three US destroyers transited the strait under fire and were not damaged.He later said the ceasefire was still in effect and played down the exchange.Iran's top joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:31 LONDON
More than 30 killed in attacks on villages in central Mali
More than 30 people have been killed in two attacks on villages in central Mali, according to local, security and administrative sources.The assaults took place in Korikori and Gomossogou and were claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, known as JNIM.A youth official said at least 35 people were killed in near-simultaneous attacks on Wednesday.A security source said the victims were mostly militiamen, but that teenagers and children were also among the dead.Villages were looted and some properties were set on fire, according to a separate account.The attacks are the latest sign of worsening insecurity in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
US sells more missiles worth $17bn to Gulf nations as stockpiles fall
The United States is moving ahead with new missile sales to Gulf nations as air defence stockpiles have been depleted during the Iran war.The confirmed detail so far is limited, but the reported transactions are worth $17bn.The supporting material says the United States and its partners have used an enormous amount of air defence missiles, while production remains slow.The development matters because it points to pressure on missile inventories at a time of heightened regional conflict.It also suggests governments are seeking to replenish or expand supplies even as manufacturers face long production timelines.The incident is directly tied to the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:03 LONDON
Germany cuts tax revenue outlook after Iran war energy shock
Germany has sharply lowered its expected tax revenues for the next five years after its finance minister blamed the war in Iran for a global energy shock.Lars Klingbeil said officials had cut the projected tax take for 2026 to 2030 by around €70bn, saying the downgrade showed how much the conflict was harming the German economy.The announcement comes as Germany's coalition government is already struggling to revive growth after years of stagnation, with high energy costs and weak export demand weighing on activity.It also adds to tensions between Berlin and Washington.Chancellor Friedrich Merz has recently clashed with Donald Trump over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:02 LONDON
Palestinians describe torture and sexual violence in Israeli detention
Former Palestinian detainees have described torture, sexual violence and other abuse in Israeli prisons and detention centres, according to testimony gathered from survivors and rights groups.The accounts include allegations of rape, beatings and degrading treatment while in custody.One survivor, Mohammed al-Bakri, said he was arrested during Israeli military operations in Gaza in March 2024 and held for about 20 months.He said he was moved between several detention centres before being taken to a prison in occupied East Jerusalem.Al-Bakri said he was kept blindfolded and handcuffed for months and later sexually assaulted by soldiers.He also said dogs were unleashed during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:01 LONDON
US imposes new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of 'energy starvation'
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Cuba's military-linked conglomerate GAESA and related entities, in the latest step in its pressure campaign against the island.The measures were announced on Thursday, hours after UN experts criticised Washington's effective fuel blockade of Cuba.The sanctions target Grupo de Administracion Empresarial SA, known as GAESA, which is controlled by the military and has ties across much of the Cuban economy.They also target Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, the executive president of GAESA, and Moa Nickel SA, a joint venture involving Toronto-based Sherritt International Corp and Cuba's state-owned nickel company.Sherritt said it had suspended its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty in federal fraud case
The Southern Poverty Law Center has pleaded not guilty in a federal case in Alabama alleging fraud and conspiracy to launder money linked to its informant programme.The 11-count indictment was filed last month.Prosecutors allege the organisation covertly funneled more than $3m to confidential sources inside extremist groups between 2014 and 2023.They also say officials misled donors about how the money would be used and lied to banks about who owned certain entities.The case is being handled by the US attorney for the middle district of Alabama, which includes Montgomery.Bryan Fair, the centre's interim president and chief executive, said the charges... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
Piracy resurges off Somalia and near Yemen with multiple ship hijackings
Piracy has risen again near Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, with at least three ships hijacked off Somali waters since 20 April and another seized near the Yemeni coast.The reported incidents have raised alarms over key sea routes used by international shipping.A sailor's voice note from one seized vessel has also spread online.The hijackings add to concerns about maritime security in a region already affected by wider instability.The row links the recent attacks to tensions linked to the Iran war, though no direct connection has been confirmed in the supplied material.The Gulf of Aden is one of the world's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
UK cancels Joey Mannarino travel authorisation ahead of Tommy Robinson rally
The UK Home Office has cancelled the Electronic Travel Authorisation of US right-wing influencer Joey Mannarino, blocking him from travelling to Britain ahead of a planned rally linked to Tommy Robinson.Officials said Mannarino's presence was "not conducive to the public good".The cancellation took effect on 6 May 2026, according to the rejection notice published online.The decision means Mannarino cannot travel to the UK without a visa.The notice said he would need to apply for one if he still wanted to enter the country, and that the ETA cancellation itself does not automatically mean a visa would be refused.The move is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:07 LONDON
Mohamed Sabry Soliman sentenced to life in prison for Colorado attack
Mohamed Sabry Soliman has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to 101 charges linked to a firebombing attack in Colorado last June.The charges included one count of murder, according to the court outcome provided in the latest row.The sentencing marks the end of the criminal case described in the supplied material.The life sentence is the most significant confirmed consequence reported so far.No further details on the court hearing, the victims, or any additional penalties were included in the supplied row.The case matters because it resolves a major criminal proceeding arising from a violent attack and confirms the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:06 LONDON
Washington appeals court hears challenge to Pentagon discipline of Senator Mark Kelly
A three-judge appeals panel in Washington has heard arguments in a lawsuit seeking to stop the Pentagon from disciplining Senator Mark Kelly over a video warning about illegal military orders.The case centres on whether the Pentagon can move ahead with punishment linked to the video, which has become the focus of the legal challenge.The hearing took place before the Washington panel on Thursday.The dispute has drawn attention because it involves a sitting senator and the military's disciplinary process.The lawsuit is aimed at preventing any action by the Pentagon while the case is being considered.The hearing matters because it tests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:05 LONDON
U.S. officials monitor cruise passengers after hantavirus outbreak concerns
U.S. officials in at least five states are monitoring symptoms in seven returning cruise passengers as authorities work to limit a hantavirus outbreak and trace contacts.The states named in the monitoring effort are Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas and Virginia.The row says the passengers have returned and are being watched for symptoms.The response matters because hantavirus can require rapid public-health follow-up when possible exposures cross state lines.The current effort also involves tracing contacts beyond the United States.The incident appears to be linked to a cruise, although the supplied material does not give the ship's name, the route, or where the exposure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:04 LONDON
Australia: Woman charged with terror-related offences after arriving at Sydney airport
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with terror-related offences after arriving at Sydney International Airport on Thursday evening.Police said the woman was charged by the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team with allegedly entering and remaining in a declared conflict zone and joining ISIS.Both offences carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.The case is a significant counterterrorism development because it involves an arrest and charge immediately after arrival at one of Australia's busiest airports.The allegations also relate to membership of ISIS, a group that remains a focus of security agencies.The NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team is the body leading... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:03 LONDON
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse images
French prosecutors have said they are seeking charges against Elon Musk and his social platform X over allegations linked to child sexual abuse images, deepfakes and disinformation.The Paris public prosecutor's office said it opened an investigation on Wednesday.The probe includes possible complicity in possessing and distributing child sexual abuse images, unlawfully collecting personal data without ensuring data security, and disseminating non-consensual images or other content.It also refers to complicity in denying crimes against humanity through X's AI system, Grok.The case places fresh legal pressure on one of the world's largest social media platforms and its owner, with the allegations spanning... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:02 LONDON
China and Philippines trade accusations over aircraft and research vessel near Iroquois Reef
China and the Philippines have traded accusations after a Philippine surveillance aircraft and a Chinese research vessel confronted each other near Iroquois Reef in the Spratly Islands.China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said a Philippine Coast Guard Islander aircraft had "deliberately approached and harassed" the Xiang Yang Hong 33 scientific research vessel on Wednesday while it was carrying out a "legitimate marine ecological survey".Jiang said the Chinese side tracked and monitored the aircraft and handled the situation "in accordance with laws and regulations".He also warned the Philippine side to stop what he called illegal harassment and inflammatory propaganda.The Philippine side... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
Gulf states push UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz security
Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have urged the United Nations Security Council to act on security in the Strait of Hormuz, backing a draft resolution that would demand Iran halt attacks on ships and allow safe passage through the waterway.The proposal also calls on Iran to disclose the location of mines and stop imposing what the draft describes as illegal tolls.It says freedom of navigation must be restored in line with international law.The three Gulf states, co-drafting the resolution with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United States, said the situation is affecting energy flows and humanitarian access.They want... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Israeli opposition bloc seeks to challenge Netanyahu ahead of elections
Israel's opposition is moving to unite ahead of upcoming elections in an effort to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are joining forces in the bloc, according to the supplied material.The alliance is being formed as pressure mounts on Netanyahu after months of war and political turmoil.The arrangement is notable because the opposition remains divided on major issues, including the war with Iran and Israel's future direction.Those differences raise questions about whether the bloc can hold together long enough to mount a serious challenge.The development matters because Netanyahu has faced sustained political pressure, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:33 LONDON
Dundalk court hears victim impact evidence in extortion sentencing case
A Dundalk Circuit Court hearing has heard victim impact evidence from Drogheda businessman Neil Kelly in the sentencing of three men who pleaded guilty to extortion-related offences.The court was told Kelly had a pipe bomb and bullets left at his front door, and that he was threatened he would "end up like Kevin Lunny".The hearing is taking place before Judge Dara Hayes.Thomas O'Gorman, Francis O'Hanlon and Darren Cole each pleaded guilty to one count of demanding money with menaces.Judge Hayes said their offending formed part of a "greater scheme of extraordinary intimidation" and indicated a custodial sentence was inevitable.The three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:32 LONDON
Three Australian women arrested at Melbourne and Sydney airports after return from Syria
Three Australian women linked to ISIL have been arrested after arriving at airports in Melbourne and Sydney, according to the supplied report.The arrests were made on allegations involving slavery and terrorism.The women were among four women and nine children who arrived from Syria after spending years in al-Roj Camp near the border between Syria and Iraq.The report says the arrests took place at the airports on arrival.No injuries or wider disruption were reported in the supplied material.The immediate focus appears to be on the criminal allegations and the return of the group to Australia.The case matters because it combines counter-terrorism... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:31 LONDON
Israel attacks and pressure deepen divisions in Lebanon
Israel's attacks on Lebanon and pressure on the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah by force are intensifying internal tensions, according to analysts cited in Beirut.They say the strategy is aimed at exploiting sectarian and political divisions inside the country.Michael Young, a Lebanon expert at the Carnegie Middle East Center, said the effect is not accidental.He said the displacement of people from the southern suburbs into areas without a Shia majority was helping to create sectarian tensions and increase pressure on the Lebanese state.The reporting says Israel expanded its attacks beyond southern Lebanon to Beirut and other areas after Hezbollah responded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Martin pays tribute to David Trimble at Queen's University lecture
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has paid tribute to former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble, saying he played a critical role in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement.Speaking at Queen's University Belfast, Mr Martin said the level of personal bravery required was under-appreciated at the time and should not be forgotten.He was delivering the inaugural Lord Trimble Lecture.Mr Martin said Trimble was a figure of great significance in Irish and British history and that his life should be better remembered and understood.The Taoiseach said Trimble had sought to represent his community while also responding to the need to find... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:06 LONDON
Whirlpool warns of recession-level sales slump as prices rise
Whirlpool has cut its outlook after reporting a sharp fall in North American appliance sales and saying consumer demand has weakened amid the war in Iran and tariff-related cost pressure.The company said revenue dropped nearly 10% in the quarter, while sales of major appliances in North America fell more than 7%.It also said consumer confidence weakened in late February and March, leading many buyers to delay big-ticket purchases.Whirlpool has raised prices by 10% and plans a further 4% increase in July.The company said it had absorbed higher costs for some time, but that approach was no longer sustainable after posting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:05 LONDON
London murder trial hears Annabel Rook feared partner was 'on the warpath'
A London court has heard new testimony in the murder trial of Clifton George, who is accused of killing his partner, Annabel Rook, at their home in Stoke Newington last June.Jurors were told Rook had warned in a voice message shortly before her death that he was "on the warpath".The court heard that Rook, 46, sent messages to her sister describing George's behaviour as abusive and saying she no longer felt the relationship was tenable.In one recording played to jurors, she said she feared there would be "more wrath to come".Prosecutors allege George punched Rook, tried to strangle her and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:04 LONDON
US sanctions on Cuba nickel operation prompt Sherritt board resignations
The United States has imposed new sanctions on a Cuba nickel operation, triggering immediate changes at Canadian company Sherritt and adding pressure to Havana's already strained economy.Marco Rubio revealed the measures on Thursday.Three Sherritt directors, including chairman Brian Imrie, resigned with immediate effect after the announcement.Sherritt said sanctions announced by Washington on May 1 had already materially altered its ability to operate normally in Cuba.The company is involved in the Moa joint venture and also holds a one-third stake in Energas.The move matters because Energas accounts for about 10% of Cuba's electricity generation capacity, linking the sanctions to wider concerns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:03 LONDON
Colorado suspect pleads guilty to murder charges over Boulder firebombing
Mohamed Soliman has pleaded guilty to murder charges over the June 2025 firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, that targeted demonstrators supporting Israeli captives in Gaza.The plea was entered on Thursday in a case that has drawn renewed attention to the attack and its aftermath.Soliman, a 46-year-old Egyptian citizen, was accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at the demonstrators.He has faced more than 100 state criminal charges linked to the incident, and has also been charged with federal hate crime offences.An 82-year-old woman, Karen Diamond, later died from wounds sustained in the attack.Prosecutors said Soliman pleaded guilty to two categories of murder... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
Pakistan says US and Iran close to temporary truce
Officials in Pakistan have said the United States and Iran are close to a temporary agreement aimed at halting the war in the Middle East and keeping shipping lanes open while wider talks continue.The reported interim deal could be reached as early as this weekend, according to the Pakistani officials, who said Tehran was reviewing a US proposal.The claim comes after a near breakdown of the current ceasefire earlier this week.The possible agreement has immediate implications for regional security and global energy markets.A partial deal that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz helped push global stocks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
Russia marks Victory Day with scaled-back parade in Moscow
Russia held a reduced Victory Day parade in Moscow on Saturday, with President Vladimir Putin using his speech to frame the war in Ukraine as a "just" war and accuse NATO of supporting Kyiv.The event took place in Red Square and, for the first time in nearly two decades, was held without tanks, missiles or other heavy equipment.A traditional flyover of combat aircraft remained part of the display.Russian officials said the format had been changed because of the "current operational situation" and the threat of Ukrainian attacks.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said additional security measures had been put in place.The parade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Trump administration weighs citing emergency to admit more white South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is weighing whether to cite an emergency to admit more white South Africans as refugees, according to the supplied report.The move would further expand a programme that has already become a route for members of South Africa's white minority.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that officials are considering the emergency basis for additional admissions.No timing, number of people, or formal decision has been provided.There are no confirmed casualty or security figures linked to the plan in the supplied rows.The immediate significance is administrative and political, because it would further shape how the U.S. refugee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:32 LONDON
Greenland PM condemns reported attempt to buy signatures for US accession petition
Greenland's prime minister has condemned reports that an American tried to pay people to sign a petition backing Greenland joining the United States.Jens-Frederik Nielsen described the reported offer as "indecent".Local broadcaster KNR reported that a "mysterious American" calling himself "Cliff" offered a taxi driver in Nuuk US$200,000 to sign the petition.The driver, Danny Brandt, said he declined the offer.Brandt later wrote about the encounter on social media, and said another person commenting on the post claimed to have been offered money as well.The reported approach has prompted public criticism from the Greenlandic government.The allegation matters because it touches on political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:31 LONDON
Bolivia protests enter third day as workers clash with police over fuel prices
Protests in Bolivia have entered a third day, with workers and union members clashing with police in La Paz and blocking roads in El Alto over fuel prices and policy demands.Police fired tear gas near the presidential palace in La Paz as transport, education and public workers joined the demonstrations.In El Alto, protesters blocked streets with buses, cars and trucks.The unrest has disrupted public transport in several major cities, including La Paz, El Alto, Cochabamba, Oruro and Sucre.The Bolivia Highway Association said there have been at least 70 roadway blockages.The protests come as Bolivia faces a currency shortage and what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Trump panel recommends FEMA respond to fewer disasters
A White House task force has recommended that the Federal Emergency Management Agency respond to fewer disasters, in a proposal that would also speed up aid delivery.The recommendation was reported on Thursday, with the panel setting out ideas for changing how federal disaster assistance is handled.The row provided does not say which disasters would be excluded or how the changes would be applied.Some of the proposals would need action by Congress before they could take effect.That means the recommendations are not yet policy and would still face a legislative process.The issue matters because FEMA is the main federal agency involved... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
Cork jury clears William Brennan of assault charges over dispute with brothers
A Cork jury has found William Brennan not guilty of assault causing serious harm and of producing a knife in connection with an incident involving his two brothers in Ballyhalwick, Dunmanway, Co Cork.The verdicts were returned at Cork Circuit Criminal Court after the jury of eight men and four women deliberated for 90 minutes.All three verdicts were unanimous.Brennan had faced two charges of assault causing serious harm against John Brennan Jnr and Jerry Brennan Jnr, as well as a charge of producing a knife at Ballyhalwick on 17 August 2024.He hugged his senior counsel after being cleared.The case matters because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
US sanctions Iraq deputy oil minister and Iran-backed militia figures over oil sales allegations
The United States has sanctioned Iraq's deputy oil minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, and three leaders of Iran-backed armed groups over allegations linked to Iranian oil sales and attacks on US personnel.The Treasury Department said the action was taken on Thursday through its Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, as part of efforts to increase pressure on Iran.It said al-Bahadly had used senior roles in Iraq's oil sector to help divert oil products for the benefit of an Iran-affiliated smuggler.OFAC also designated leaders linked to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, saying the groups, together with Kata'ib Hezbollah, were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
UK Supreme Court backs government in Troubles legacy case
The UK Supreme Court has allowed a government appeal in a major Troubles legacy case, in a ruling that campaigners for victims have described as a bitter blow.Judges in London said parts of the 2023 Legacy Act did not diminish victims' rights.The case centred on the law's treatment of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, or ICRIR, and on how disclosure of sensitive material should be handled.The five judges said the Northern Ireland Secretary's power to decide whether disclosure would pose a national security risk was not unrestrained and was not the final say.A Northern Ireland Office spokesman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:33 LONDON
Trump calls for charges against Democrat Hakeem Jeffries over remarks on redistricting
United States President Donald Trump has called for criminal charges against House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, accusing the top Democrat of "incitement to violence".The comments mark the latest escalation in Trump's use of legal threats against political opponents.Trump made the demand in a social media post on Thursday, linking Jeffries' recent remarks to a shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner.He shared an image pairing Jeffries with the phrase "Maximum warfare everywhere all the time" alongside a picture of the alleged gunman.Jeffries' comments were made in the context of the partisan fight over redistricting, not political violence.In a news... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:32 LONDON
US Senate Democrats urge FCC chair to withdraw early ABC licence renewal order
A group of Senate Democrats has asked Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr to rescind an order requiring ABC to apply early to renew eight television station licences.The letter says the move amounts to an abuse of power and raises First Amendment concerns.The licences were not due for renewal until between 2028 and 2031, but the FCC has told ABC to file renewal requests by the end of May.Carr has said the decision is linked to an ongoing investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Disney, ABC's parent company.The senators said the commission cannot act as a censor over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
EU data-breach complaints rise as Europol faces surveillance-tool allegations
The European Data Protection Supervisor has said the number of admissible complaints about alleged data violations rose by about 25% last year compared with 2024.The comments came as the watchdog addressed allegations that Europol developed an intelligence tool to bypass EU law.Wojciech Wiewiórowski, the European Data Protection Supervisor, said on Thursday that the increase was making the office's work more resource-intensive and was shaping its supervision priorities.He was speaking after the presentation of the EDPS annual report for 2025.The report said the agency had also seen its highest number so far of requests for access to documents.It warned about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:05 LONDON
Meta challenges Ofcom fees and penalties in UK High Court
Meta has launched a High Court challenge in London over the way Ofcom calculates fees and potential penalties under the Online Safety Act.The company says the regulator's approach is disproportionate and unlawful.The case concerns rules introduced after the Online Safety Act came into force in July 2025, which require large tech firms to help fund Ofcom's online safety work.Under regulations brought in in September, the fees are based on a company's qualifying worldwide revenue and apply to firms earning more than £250m a year.Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is also disputing how penalties are calculated when multiple... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:04 LONDON
US lawmaker introduces bill to limit Iran war powers
A Republican member of the US House of Representatives has introduced legislation aimed at limiting the use of military force in Iran and bringing the fighting to an end this summer.Representative Tom Barrett of Michigan is behind the proposal, which was introduced on 7 May.The bill seeks to place limits on military action in Iran as the conflict continues.The move adds a congressional dimension to the war, with lawmakers now being asked to weigh in on how and when force can be used.Barrett is also facing a difficult re-election campaign, according to the report.The proposal matters because it could shape... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:03 LONDON
Saudi Arabia blocks US tanker escort plan in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia has refused to allow the United States to use its bases and airspace for a planned military escort operation for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Washington to shelve the scheme.The plan was known as Project Freedom and was presented as a successor to an earlier bombing campaign.According to the supplied report, Riyadh told the White House it would not permit use of Prince Sultan airbase for the operation.The refusal reportedly stood even after a personal call between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Donald Trump.The decision matters because the escort plan was intended to protect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:02 LONDON
UK spying verdict raises questions over Hong Kong trade office in London
A British court has found two men guilty of spying on activists from Hong Kong on behalf of Chinese authorities, prompting fresh questions about the future of Hong Kong's trade office in London.The verdict involved Bill Yuen Chung-biu, the London office's manager, and Peter Wai Chi-leung, a retired Hong Kong police superintendent.Analysts cited in the supplied material said the office is unlikely to be shut.The Hong Kong government has said the allegations were "absolutely unrelated" to both the administration and its London office, while Beijing's embassy in the UK dismissed the case as a "political move".The case matters because it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:01 LONDON
Norway arrests Chinese woman over alleged satellite espionage plot
Norwegian authorities have arrested a Chinese woman on espionage allegations in connection with an alleged attempt to set up a receiver for sensitive satellite data.Police said the operation was carried out on Thursday.The country's domestic intelligence service said the suspect was detained after investigators linked the case to a Norwegian-registered company that was allegedly being used as a front for a Chinese state actor.Officers also searched two premises as part of the inquiry.One of the searches took place on an island in northern Norway that is home to Andoya Spaceport.The other was carried out in Innlandet, in southern Norway.Police said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
EU details €6m West Bank monitoring plan as ministers prepare new settler blacklist
The European Union has set out a €6m plan to support volunteer monitors and first responders in the West Bank, while foreign ministers prepare to blacklist more of the most extreme settlers.The funding is intended to reinforce volunteer first-responder teams and improve the operational readiness of the Palestinian Civil Defence, according to an EU Commission spokesperson.It will also back civil society organisations documenting violations and preserving evidence for possible legal action.The EU said the scheme is meant to improve emergency response capacity and legal accountability after a sharp rise in violent settler attacks.First payments are expected by the end of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 17:31 LONDON
Israel strikes Beirut and southern Lebanon despite truce
Israel carried out strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs and in southern Lebanon on Thursday, according to the supplied report, despite a truce intended to end weeks of fighting.The Israeli army said the strike in the Beirut area killed the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Force unit, which it described as an elite formation within the armed group.The report also says southern Lebanon was hit the same day.The strikes add to pressure on the fragile truce and raise the risk of further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.The Beirut strike was described as the first in the city's southern suburbs since the ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
Carlow rape trial collapses after jurors researched case online
A High Court judge has discharged the jury in a rape trial in Carlow after it emerged that some jurors had carried out online research about the case despite explicit instructions not to do so.Mr Justice Micheal Ó Higgins told the jury of four men and eight women that the conduct was "beyond regrettable" and had undermined the trial process.He said the complainant and the defendant would now have to go through the case again.The trial involved allegations of rape, assault causing harm and threats to kill.It had opened two weeks ago, and the jury began deliberations on Tuesday before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 17:03 LONDON
Irish court suspends sentence in Wicklow child sexual assault case
An Irish court has handed a fully suspended sentence to a Wicklow man convicted of sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Dublin in 2022.Ethan Lacey, 26, was found guilty by a jury of one count of sexual assault of a child.The court heard that the offence took place on 1 August 2022 at a Dublin address.Evidence before the jury said Lacey placed his hands on the child's legs and was seen cupping her genital area while trying to distract her with sweets.Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin said the child's age and the age gap between her and Lacey were aggravating factors.She... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 17:02 LONDON
Man arrested near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Norfolk home after report of intimidating behaviour
A man has been arrested after police were called to reports of intimidating behaviour near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's home in Norfolk.Officers said the suspect is being held on suspicion of a public order offence and possessing an offensive weapon.Norfolk Police said they were called at about 19:30 on Wednesday to Wolferton, near the Sandringham Estate.The force said the man was taken to King's Lynn for questioning and remains in custody.The incident happened close to Marsh Farm, the property on the Sandringham Estate where Mountbatten-Windsor now lives.Reports said a man wearing a balaclava ran towards him while he was walking his dogs,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
European Investment Fund defends past support for spyware-linked Paragon
The European Investment Fund has defended a past investment that indirectly reached Israeli company Paragon Solutions, after renewed scrutiny over spyware use against journalists and civil society figures.The fund said the financing met its eligibility criteria.Gauthier Monjanel, an adviser to the fund's chief executive, told lawmakers in the European Parliament's civil liberties committee on Thursday that the EIF continues to support cyber security because it sees it as important for protecting citizens.He said the company had developed lawful interception technology focused on law enforcement.Monjanel added that any illegal use of the technology remains unacceptable.The comments came after reporting linked the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Officials consider closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre
Federal and state officials are considering closing Florida's immigrant detention centre in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz".The review comes as the facility is said to be too expensive to keep operating.The centre was opened last July by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.The supplied material identifies it as an immigrant detention centre in the Everglades, but gives no further details on its current capacity or staffing.No casualties or security incidents are reported in the available information.The immediate issue appears to be financial, with officials weighing whether the cost of running the site is sustainable.The possible closure matters because it would affect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:31 LONDON
Iran can withstand Hormuz blockade for months, CIA assessment says
A confidential CIA assessment delivered to the White House says Iran can withstand a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for months.The assessment also says Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.The row does not give further detail on how the assessment was prepared or whether it reflects a specific operational scenario.It also does not say when the White House received the briefing.The finding matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime chokepoint and any blockade there would have wider implications for regional security and shipping.The assessment suggests Iran may be able to absorb pressure for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
China investment in Brazil reaches US$6.1bn, report says
Chinese companies invested US$6.1bn in Brazil in 2025, making the country Beijing's top destination for overseas investment, according to a report cited on Thursday.The figure was up 45% from the previous year and far outpaced the 4.8% rise in total foreign investment into Brazil.It also exceeded the 1.3% growth in China's worldwide outbound flows.The report said Brazil accounted for 10.9% of all Chinese overseas capital, ahead of the US at 6.8%.Chinese miners, carmakers and technology firms were active across 20 Brazilian states.The findings matter because they point to a broader shift in Chinese capital towards sectors such as mining, manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:06 LONDON
Hong Kong school ordered to report after national flag hung upside down
Hong Kong education authorities have ordered a primary school in Fanling to submit a report after a national flag was found hanging upside down on campus.The Education Bureau said it had followed up on the incident at F.S.F.T.F.Fong Shu Chuen Primary School after online images showed the flag displayed upside down on top of a building at the school.A spokesman said the bureau immediately contacted the school once it learned of the matter.The school then corrected the flag and apologised, according to the bureau.The bureau has required the school to investigate the incident and submit a detailed report, and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:05 LONDON
Gardaí investigate sudden death of man in Castlebar, Co Mayo
Gardaí are investigating the sudden death of a man in his 30s after he was found unresponsive at a home in Castlebar, Co Mayo.Emergency services were alerted to the scene after 9am on 7 May.The man was later found dead, and the scene has been preserved.The coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified.Gardaí said the direction of the inquiry will depend on the outcome of a post-mortem examination.The case is being treated as a sudden death investigation, with officers continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding what happened in the home.At this stage, no further details have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:04 LONDON
Spain awards Francesca Albanese top civilian honour in Madrid
Spain has awarded UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese one of its highest civilian honours in Madrid, recognising her work on alleged violations of international law in Gaza.Pedro Sánchez, Spain's prime minister, presented Albanese with the Order of Civil Merit at a ceremony on Thursday.The government said the honour was for her "extensive work in documenting and denouncing violations of international law in Gaza".Albanese is an Italian human rights lawyer who serves as the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.She has been a vocal critic of Israel's military operations in Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:03 LONDON
Israeli settler to stand trial over attack on French nun in Jerusalem
An Israeli settler accused of assaulting and injuring a French Catholic nun in Jerusalem is set to go on trial on a hate-motivated assault charge, according to Israel's justice ministry.The suspect, Yona Simcha Schreiber, is alleged to have kicked and wounded the 48-year-old researcher near Mount Zion, just outside the Old City.He has been in custody since 29 April, and prosecutors have asked that he remain detained until the trial.The charge is assault resulting in injuries, motivated by hostility towards a religious group.Surveillance footage from the scene reportedly shows a man rushing at the nun, pushing her to the ground... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:02 LONDON
Thailand and Cambodia pledge lasting peace after border clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have said they want to build trust and pursue lasting peace after last year's fighting along their disputed border.The pledge came at an ASEAN meeting, with further talks planned to help solidify ties.Troops remain deployed on both sides of the long-disputed 817km border.The row follows battles in July and December, when skirmishes escalated into air strikes and exchanges of artillery and rockets.The clashes caused significant loss and disruption.Close to 150 people were killed and at least 300,000 were displaced, with each country accusing the other of starting the fighting.The latest diplomatic language matters because it suggests both... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:01 LONDON
UK immigration officer convicted over work for Chinese intelligence
A UK Border Force officer has been found guilty of assisting Chinese intelligence in what prosecutors described as a shadow policing operation targeting Hong Kong dissidents in Britain.Chi Leung Peter Wai, 38, was convicted alongside Chung Biu Bill Yuen, 65, after a trial in the United Kingdom.Wai used his access to the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents based in the UK.The court heard that he searched the system on days off and sick days, and that he had been passing information before he joined Border Force at Heathrow Airport in December 2020.He was also found guilty of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
IMF warns Middle East war will slow Africa's growth and lift inflation
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the war in the Middle East is likely to slow economic growth across sub-Saharan Africa and push up living costs again in 2026.In its latest regional outlook, titled Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure, the IMF said growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to ease slightly to 4.3% this year, while median inflation is forecast to rise to 5.0% by the end of 2026.The fund said the pressure is being felt through higher food, fuel and fertiliser prices, as well as more difficult transport conditions and weaker tourism.Montford Mlachila, deputy director of the IMF African... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:34 LONDON
Iran war clouds Trump's upcoming Beijing visit
The war in Iran is expected to overshadow Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China, according to a report looking ahead to the trip.The segment says both sides will be seeking to reset ties during the visit, but that the conflict in Iran is set to cloud the talks.The report does not give new details on the itinerary or confirm any change to the planned trip.It also does not say how the war may affect the substance of the discussions.The timing matters because the visit is being framed as an effort to improve US-China relations at a moment of wider regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:33 LONDON
UFC White House event draws attention over $1.5m ticket packages
Some premium packages for the UFC's planned White House event next month are reported to cost around $1.5m, as details emerge about how the show will be staged and who will be able to attend.The event is scheduled for 14 June on the South Lawn of the White House and will be branded UFC Freedom 250.UFC president Dana White said 4,300 people will watch from the South Lawn, most of them members of the military.He also said 85,000 free tickets will be made available to the public to watch from nearby Ellipse Park.The remaining places are expected to be sold... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:32 LONDON
United States Authorities search home linked to Kristin Smart case in Arroyo Grande
Authorities in California are searching a home connected to the Kristin Smart case as part of a continuing investigation into her disappearance and killing.The search entered a second day on Thursday, according to law enforcement.The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office served a warrant on Wednesday at a home in Arroyo Grande occupied by Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores.Paul Flores was convicted in 2022 in connection with Smart's death and sentenced to 25 years to life.The sheriff's office said it remains committed to bringing Kristin Smart home to her family.The county district attorney's office said it was helping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:31 LONDON
Satellite imagery shows damage at US military sites across the Middle East
Satellite imagery has shown damage to at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment at US military sites across the Middle East since the war began, according to a new investigation.The findings were based on imagery verified in the investigation and published by Iranian state-affiliated media.The damage was identified at US military sites across the region, rather than at a single base.The scale of the damage is significant because it points to a wider pattern of impact on US military infrastructure during the conflict.The report does not say in the available material how many sites were affected in total, or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
New York budget deal bars ICE masks and limits state cooperation
New York state lawmakers and Governor Kathy Hochul have reached a budget agreement that would bar Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks in the state.The deal would also prohibit state and local officials from formally cooperating with ICE.The confirmed details in the supplied row are limited, but the policy change is tied to the wider budget package announced on 7 May.The agreement is part of New York's $268 billion budget.The measures matter because they would set new limits on how federal immigration enforcement operates in the state.They also mark a clear political response from New York officials to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:02 LONDON
Iran accused of near-daily prisoner executions in secrecy
Rights groups say Iran has carried out a sharp rise in prisoner executions in recent weeks, with at least 24 people reportedly executed since March.They say six executions were carried out over two days, as families were often left unaware until after the killings.The Norway-based monitoring group Iran Human Rights said the executions were taking place in secrecy, with some bodies not returned to relatives.It said families had also faced harassment and pressure not to speak publicly about the deaths.The reported surge comes amid an internet blackout that has lasted for more than two months, making it harder for people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:01 LONDON
Chad declares mourning after Boko Haram ambush kills two generals
Chad has declared three days of national mourning after a Boko Haram ambush in the Lake Chad Basin killed two generals on Wednesday.The government said the mourning period will run from midnight on 6 May to midnight on 9 May.The attack took place in the volatile Lake Chad Basin, a remote area of marshes and islands shared by Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon and Niger.The government said the mourning was in memory of those killed in attacks by armed groups on 4 and 6 May.The ambush followed a separate assault two days earlier on the Barka Tolorom military base near Lake Chad,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Inquiry hears psychiatrist did not detain Nottingham killer after 2022 flatmate assault
An inquiry has heard that a psychiatrist decided not to detain Valdo Calocane under the Mental Health Act after he assaulted a flatmate in Nottingham in January 2022.The doctor said Calocane was able to return home after the assessment, despite concerns about his mental state.Dr Mike Skelton, a consultant psychiatrist with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, told the inquiry that Calocane "wished to take control" during the assessment.The hearing was told the decision followed a police callout to Faraday Road, where Calocane had put a flatmate into a headlock and taken him hostage.The assessment took place the day after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:33 LONDON
UK construction firms hit by sharp cost rises linked to Iran war
UK construction firms are facing some of the sharpest cost rises in nearly 30 years, according to a survey that links the increase to the war in Iran.The report says higher fuel and raw material prices are feeding through into the sector.The monthly survey found input cost inflation rose in April to its highest level since June 2022, when commodity prices spiked after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.It said the latest rise in purchasing prices was one of the steepest since the survey began in 1997.The construction purchasing managers' index fell to 39.7 in April from 45.6 in March, its lowest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:32 LONDON
Ivory Coast dissolves electoral commission amid opposition criticism
Ivory Coast's government has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission after sustained criticism from opposition parties over its independence.A new election-management system is planned, but officials have not yet named a replacement.Communications Minister Amadou Coulibaly said the Council of Ministers took the decision after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.He said the move was intended to address reservations about the body and to create greater trust in the organisation of future elections.Coulibaly said he could not yet say what the new mechanism would be, adding that it would be discussed and put in place at government level.The commission's dissolution comes as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:31 LONDON
EU pressure grows over Slovakia rule-of-law concerns and possible fund freeze
MEPs are urging the European Commission to consider freezing EU funds for Slovakia over concerns about possible misuse of money and weakening anti-corruption safeguards under Robert Fico's government.The call follows criticism of what lawmakers and campaigners describe as the dismantling of Slovak anti-corruption agencies, along with legal changes that they say have allowed some people convicted of corruption to walk free.The European Parliament urged the Commission last week to consider using the rule-of-law conditionality mechanism.The concern is that EU money may no longer be adequately protected if institutions meant to guard against fraud and corruption are weakened.One MEP involved in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Nathan Gothard convicted of manslaughter over fatal punch outside Leicestershire pub
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter after fatally punching another man outside a pub in Leicestershire.Nathan Gothard was convicted at Leicester Crown Court over the death of David Darke, 66, near The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna.The court heard Darke was knocked to the ground during an earlier fight outside the bar, before helping Gothard back to his feet.Prosecutors said Gothard then attacked him again, causing a skull fracture.Gothard, 37, denied murder and an alternative manslaughter charge, but the jury returned a guilty verdict on the lesser count on Thursday.He stood in the dock with his head bowed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:05 LONDON
Man arrested over handling of Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Peckham on suspicion of handling the stolen phone of Morgan McSweeney, the former chief of staff to the prime minister.The Metropolitan Police said the arrest was made on Wednesday, 29 April, at an address in south London.Officers said the man is suspected of receiving the phone after it was stolen and then selling it on.Police said he is not suspected of involvement in the original theft.The phone has not been recovered.The device was taken in Pimlico, London, in October 2025.It was a government-issued iPhone and was reported stolen shortly before 22:30 on 20... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:04 LONDON
Third arrest made over attempted arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue
Police have made a third arrest in the investigation into an attempted arson attack at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London.A 19-year-old man was detained at an address in Portsmouth on Thursday morning and remains in custody, according to the Met Police.Officers were called to the synagogue on Fallow Court Avenue, Finchley, in the early hours of 15 April.No damage was caused to the building and no one was injured.The arrest follows earlier detentions in Watford on the day of the attack, when a 38-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:03 LONDON
Boulder firebomb attack defendant pleads guilty to murder and other charges
Mohamed Sabry Soliman has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges over a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, that killed one woman and injured a dozen other people.Court filings in the related federal case say Soliman will enter the plea in state court, after previously pleading not guilty to murder and dozens of attempted murder and assault charges.The attack took place at a pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder during a demonstration in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza.Karen Diamond, 82, was injured in the attack and later died.A dozen others were also injured, and Soliman faces life in prison in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:02 LONDON
Russia strikes Kharkiv residential district as drone attacks escalate
A Russian strike has hit a residential district in Kharkiv, according to a fresh video report from the city.The report says the attack comes as drone strikes are escalating.The supplied material gives limited detail on the exact weapon used, the time of impact or the extent of damage.It does confirm that the strike affected a residential area in Kharkiv.No casualty figures, evacuation orders or official response were included in the supplied row.The report is presented as a current update from the city rather than a full damage assessment.The incident matters because Kharkiv has remained a frequent target in the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:01 LONDON
MSF says Gaza malnutrition crisis was driven by aid restrictions and attacks on infrastructure
Doctors Without Borders has published an analysis saying severe restrictions on food and aid deliveries, together with attacks on civilian infrastructure, have driven a malnutrition crisis in Gaza.The charity said the findings show particular harm to pregnant women and newborns.MSF said the analysis was based on medical data from four health facilities in Gaza that were either administered or supported by the organisation between late 2024 and early 2026.It said its first cases of child malnutrition were identified in January 2024.The charity said more than half of the women treated at two hospitals suffered from malnutrition during pregnancy between June... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Paris round table examines lack of diversity in French newsrooms
A round table in Paris has examined the experiences of Black journalists in French media, with journalist Estelle Ndjandjo hosting the discussion.The event comes as questions continue over underrepresentation in newsrooms and the barriers faced by those trying to enter the profession.The supporting material says Black journalists remain underrepresented in French media.It adds that the obstacles described by journalists do not end once they enter the industry.The discussion focused on elite journalism schools, newsroom hiring and what the material describes as a system shaped by exclusion, stereotypes and unequal opportunity.No further details were provided on the participants or any formal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:33 LONDON
Iran president says he met Supreme Leader after war injury
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said he met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in a fresh sign of contact after the leader was wounded early in the US-Israeli war on Iran.Pezeshkian described Khamenei as "humble" and "sincere", according to the latest remarks.The Supreme Leader has not appeared in public since the injury.The update matters because the Supreme Leader's absence has drawn attention during a period of heightened pressure on Iran's leadership.Any confirmation that he is speaking with senior officials is likely to be closely watched for signs of continuity at the top of the state.The earlier article focused on claims... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:32 LONDON
Turkiye unveils prototype intercontinental ballistic missile at Istanbul defence exhibition
Turkiye has unveiled a prototype intercontinental ballistic missile named Yildirimhan at a defence exhibition in Istanbul.The missile was shown at the SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition at the Istanbul Expo Centre on Tuesday.The missile is described as having a range of 6,000km, a maximum speed of Mach 25 and a payload capacity of 3,000kg.It was developed by the Defence Ministry's research and development centre, according to the supplied report.Turkiye has not begun production of the missile yet.Defence Minister Yasar Guler addressed the exhibition in Istanbul and said Turkiye offers allies not only weapon systems but also technology and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:31 LONDON
EU monitors suspected hantavirus cases aboard Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius
The European Union says it is closely monitoring suspected hantavirus cases aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius.It said it is coordinating with member states and health authorities in case further response is needed.The latest update confirms the ship involved and the EU's direct role in tracking the situation.No additional case numbers, locations or passenger details were provided in the new row.The monitoring matters because suspected onboard infections on a cruise ship can require rapid coordination across borders, especially when passengers or crew may have travelled on to different countries.The EU statement suggests health officials are treating the issue as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
India military explores green energy options as Iran war drives oil-price shock
India's army is exploring alternative energy sources for cooking, vehicles and installations as the Iran war continues to disrupt oil and gas supplies and push up prices.According to the supplied report, the army plans to use biogas stoves in place of natural gas-fired appliances for cooking.It is also looking at green fuels for vehicles and solar and wind power for military installations.The move comes as Brent crude traded at US$98.31 a barrel in Asian trading on Thursday evening, down from a brief four-year high of US$126.41 on 30 April.The report said oil had been trading at about US$70 before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
US reinstates deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi
The US Board of Immigration Appeals has reinstated deportation proceedings against Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, according to a court filing from his lawyers.The move overturns an earlier decision by immigration judge Nina Froes, who had blocked the effort in February.Mahdawi is a Columbia University student who was arrested last year after taking part in pro-Palestinian protests.His lawyers said the judge had found the government had not met the burden of proof and had dismissed its evidence as inadmissible.The case has immediate consequences for Mahdawi, who says the government is using immigration enforcement to target his advocacy for Palestinian rights.In a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Ireland committee hears Meta has changed teen accounts amid fresh EU and regulator scrutiny
Meta has told an Oireachtas committee that it has "fundamentally changed" how teenagers use Instagram and Facebook, as the company faces new scrutiny over how its services are presented to minors.Dualta Ó Broin, Meta's director of public policy in Ireland, said the company was "constantly" innovating in response to risks to underage users.He said this included "teen accounts" that restrict the type of content shown in feeds and extra steps for parents to limit material further.The hearing came after Coimisiún na Meán launched investigations earlier this week into Meta over recommender systems on Facebook and Instagram.Last month, the European Commission... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:05 LONDON
DR Congo's Tshisekedi sparks opposition backlash over possible third term
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has triggered fresh opposition criticism after saying he is open to a third term in office.The comments prompted accusations from opposition leaders that he is preparing to bypass constitutional limits and cling to power.The statement has renewed political tension in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the presidency is limited by the constitution and any move to extend a leader's stay would be highly sensitive.Tshisekedi is currently serving his second five-year term.The issue matters because it raises new questions about the country's next political transition and the durability of its constitutional rules.The row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:04 LONDON
France resumes genocide probe into Agathe Habyarimana
France's judiciary has ordered the resumption of a long-running investigation into allegations that Agathe Habyarimana was complicit in the 1994 Rwanda genocide.The case concerns the widow of Rwanda's former president, Juvenal Habyarimana, and allegations of complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity.Investigating magistrates had dismissed the probe last year, saying there was insufficient evidence.The judiciary has now overturned that decision and sent the investigation back to magistrates.The probe began in France in 2007 and has been running for almost two decades.The ruling matters because it keeps alive one of the most closely watched legal cases linked to the Rwanda genocide.It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:03 LONDON
EU agrees ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes
The European Union has agreed to ban artificial intelligence systems that generate sexualised deepfakes, in a move that will be added to changes to the bloc's 2024 AI rules.The decision follows concern over non-consensual nude images produced by AI tools.Irish Independent MEP Michael McNamara said the EU had drawn a red line and that the legislation explicitly bans nudifier applications.EU negotiators from the European Parliament and European governments also agreed to delay the rollout of some high-risk AI rules.Those rules had been due to apply from August 2026 for stand-alone systems and a year later for AI tools embedded in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:02 LONDON
Burkina Faso junta accused of secretly detaining journalist and others
Burkina Faso's authorities have been accused of secretly holding and abusing a prominent investigative journalist and dozens of other people in a makeshift detention facility in the capital, according to an international advocacy group.Reporters Without Borders said Atiana Serge Oulon, editor of the newspaper L'Evenement, was taken from his home in June 2024 by several armed men in civilian clothes.The group said he was among those held at the facility.The allegations add to concerns about the treatment of critics and dissenters in Burkina Faso, where the military authorities have faced repeated accusations of restricting political space.The report did not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:01 LONDON
China orders firms not to comply with US sanctions on five refineries
China has ordered its citizens and companies not to comply with United States sanctions targeting five Chinese oil refineries, in the first known use of its 2021 anti-sanctions law.The Ministry of Commerce issued what it called a "prohibition order" after the US Treasury Department last month announced sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) and four other refineries accused of handling Iranian oil.Beijing said the sanctions should "not be recognised, enforced or complied with", and argued that they improperly restricted normal trade and business activities.It said the order was intended to protect China's national sovereignty, security and development interests.The move is significant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate off UK coast for a month
The Royal Navy says it monitored a Russian frigate continuously for a month as it moved through UK waters and the North Sea.The vessel, Admiral Grigorovich, was tracked while sailing west of the UK and around the North Sea in April.The account says it escorted six Russia-linked vessels during the month, including at least three under economic sanctions.According to the latest details, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn followed the ship, alongside patrol aircraft, tankers and Wildcat helicopters.The frigate also sailed close to the Galloper wind farm off the Suffolk coast.The ship is said to have stopped to take... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:34 LONDON
China urges improved ties as Wang Yi meets visiting US senators in Beijing
China's foreign minister Wang Yi has met a five-member US Senate delegation in Beijing and called for the two countries to work as partners rather than adversaries.He said Washington should view China objectively, respect its core interests and manage differences properly.Wang made the remarks during talks with the delegation led by Republican Senator Steve Daines of Montana.He said Beijing and Washington should seek "harmony without uniformity" and work to stabilise and improve bilateral relations.The visit comes just days before a rescheduled trip to Beijing by Donald Trump, adding to the diplomatic significance of the meeting.Daines is described as a close... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:33 LONDON
Iran releases video said to show US drone shot down over Hormuz
Iranian media has released video purporting to show the wreckage of a US reconnaissance drone that was allegedly shot down by Iran's armed forces over the Strait of Hormuz.The footage was published on 7 May and is said to relate to an incident over the strategic waterway between Iran and Oman.The supporting row does not provide independent confirmation of the claim.No casualties or wider damage were reported in the supplied material.The immediate significance lies in the location: the Strait of Hormuz is a major shipping route and a frequent flashpoint in US-Iran tensions.The claim comes at a time of heightened... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
China: Two former defence ministers sentenced to death with reprieve in corruption case
Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, have been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by a military court after being found guilty of bribery.State media said Wei, 72, was convicted of accepting bribes, while Li, 68, was convicted of both accepting and offering bribes.The court also stripped both men of political rights for life and confiscated their personal property.A death sentence with reprieve in China is typically commuted to life imprisonment if the offender commits no further crimes during the period.The court said that after commutation there would be no possibility of further commutation or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Iran reviews latest US ceasefire proposal amid Strait of Hormuz standoff
Iran has said it is reviewing a United States peace proposal aimed at ending the war, even as the two sides exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday.Iran has not formally responded to the latest plan, and officials quoted in the reporting say a large divide remains between the two sides.The proposal is reported to include demands that Iran not develop a nuclear weapon, halt uranium enrichment for at least 12 years and hand over an estimated 440kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent.In return, the US would gradually lift sanctions, release frozen Iranian assets and withdraw its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Australia antisemitism royal commission hears claims of abuse and workplace pressure
Australia's royal commission into antisemitism has heard fresh testimony that Jewish Australians have faced verbal abuse, pressure to resign and hostility at work during its fourth day of public hearings.The commission also heard evidence from Australia's antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, who said hatred towards Jews had become "almost fashionable".A Sydney nurse, identified as AAV, told the hearing she had been called "Zionist scum" by colleagues and said New South Wales Health was "not safe for Jewish people".AAV, a nurse manager and dual Australian-Israeli citizen, said she blamed NSW Health for failing to act on the behaviour she described.She said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Somali woman says she was tortured in prison after peaceful protest
A Somali woman detained after taking part in anti-government protests says she was tortured by guards at Mogadishu central prison.Sadia Moalim Ali, 27, said she was stripped, kicked, beaten with a baton and held in solitary confinement for two days.Ali said the abuse happened after she was arrested on 12 April for her activism and criticism of the federal government.She said she had used Facebook and TikTok to speak out against alleged corruption, nepotism, forced evictions, youth unemployment, taxation and high fuel prices.She said two male guards stripped her naked in a room monitored by CCTV, forced her to lie... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
US pushes for Lebanon-Israel de-escalation ahead of Washington talks
The United States is trying to de-escalate Israeli actions in Lebanon as it prepares to host Lebanese and Israeli delegations in Washington next week, according to a Lebanese official.The official said the talks are due to begin on May 17 in the US capital, following an initial round in Washington in mid-April that led to the current ceasefire status quo.The planned negotiations are expected to cover security and political issues, including a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, borders, prisoners, displaced people and reconstruction.The official said Lebanon's presidency has been seeking a final cessation of hostilities, while the next step... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
France pre-positions aircraft carrier for possible Hormuz mission
France says its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is heading towards the southern Red Sea to prepare for a possible mission linked to the Strait of Hormuz.An aide to President Emmanuel Macron said the move was intended to send a signal that France is ready to secure the strait if needed and capable of doing so.The deployment is being presented as a preparatory step rather than an immediate operational mission.No casualties or direct disruption were reported in the supplied material.The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important shipping route, and any effort to restore navigation there would have implications for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Gaza journalist killed hours after daughter's birth in Israeli air strike
A Gaza journalist was killed in an Israeli air strike hours after his daughter was born, according to details from his family.The attack also killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in central Gaza City.Yahya Sobeih had taken his wife, Amal, to hospital at around 06:00 as she went into labour.Doctors later told her she needed an emergency caesarean section, but the delivery went smoothly and the baby was healthy.Family members said Sobeih spent several hours with his wife and newborn daughter, reciting the Islamic call to prayer into the baby's ears, taking photos and welcoming relatives.He then... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 09:33 LONDON
Mississippi tornado cluster injures at least 17 and damages more than 1,000 buildings
State officials in Mississippi are assessing damage after a tornado cluster and storm ripped through the region overnight, injuring at least 17 people and damaging more than 1,000 buildings.The storm also closed dozens of roads in several counties, according to the supplied report.Officials were still checking the extent of the damage on Thursday.The latest figures mark a sharper picture of the immediate impact than earlier reports, with injuries now confirmed at a higher level and disruption spread across multiple counties.The scale of road closures suggests access and recovery work may be affected in the short term.The event matters because it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 09:32 LONDON
Myanmar military rulers hire Roger Stone to lobby Washington
Myanmar's military rulers have drawn condemnation after reports that veteran American political operative Roger Stone is being paid $50,000 a month to help rebuild relations with Washington.Documents filed under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act say Stone is providing public affairs services to Myanmar's ministry of information through the Washington-based lobbying firm DCI Group.The filings say the work is aimed at rebuilding relations between Myanmar and the United States, with a focus on trade, natural resources and humanitarian relief.The arrangement has prompted criticism from activists, who say the military rulers are trying to reassert themselves abroad after years of international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 09:31 LONDON
Latvia investigates drones that entered from Russia and crashed near oil tanks
Latvia is investigating two drones that entered its airspace from Russian territory overnight and crashed in the eastern part of the country near an empty oil storage facility.Officials said four empty oil tanks were reported damaged, with minor smouldering seen in one of them.A local public broadcaster also captured a drone flying in the area on camera.Prime minister Evika Siliņa convened a crisis management meeting for 10:00 local time and said she was in constant communication with relevant ministers and state institutions.She said she expected reports from the responsible ministers once the incident was concluded.The case matters because it adds... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
Explosion and fire aboard HMM Namu after Trump blames Iran
An explosion of unidentified cause triggered a fire aboard the HMM Namu, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by South Korean shipping company HMM, according to the supplied report.The incident has since drawn a political response after Donald Trump suggested Iran was responsible.The remarks followed the blast on Monday, which was described as having no confirmed cause in the available material.Iran has said it "firmly rejects and categorically denies" allegations that it was responsible.The report does not give details of casualties, the extent of damage, or whether the fire was brought under control.It also does not say where the ship was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
Italy and US hold talks in Rome amid Iran war tensions
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Rome as tensions rise between the two countries over the war involving Iran.Rubio arrived in Italy for a two-day visit aimed at easing the strain, after Italy refused to back the US-Israeli war and amid backlash over remarks by US President Donald Trump about Pope Leo.Before meeting Meloni, Rubio held talks with Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who described the discussions as constructive.Italian officials said the Meloni-Rubio agenda was expected to include the situation in the Gulf, Russia's war in Ukraine, US tariffs on European... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:31 LONDON
Israeli strike kills three at security post in Gaza
An Israeli strike has killed three people at a security post in Gaza, according to the latest confirmed report from the territory.A Palestinian boy was shown mourning his father, who was among those killed in the attack.The strike hit a security post, and the incident was described as taking place despite a fragile ceasefire.The report said the attack was part of ongoing Israeli violence in Gaza.It also said at least 846 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.The latest deaths add to the continuing toll from strikes in the territory and underline how fragile the ceasefire remains.The incident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Volunteer barber offers free haircuts at Beirut shoreline displacement camp
A volunteer barber has been offering free haircuts at a large displacement camp along Beirut's shoreline, where people uprooted by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah are still living.The service is aimed at bringing a sense of normality to families who have not been able to return home.Daniel Zeaiter has been moving between plastic chairs with clippers and scissors, trimming hair and shaving beards for residents at the camp.He said he began volunteering more than 50 days ago.Zeaiter said his aim was to bring comfort and dignity to people who lost homes or remain unable to return to southern Lebanon... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:03 LONDON
Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted in no-confidence vote
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has lost a no-confidence vote in parliament, ending months of political uncertainty and setting in motion the process to choose a new leader.Lawmakers voted 26 to 22 against Manele on Thursday, after a session marked by a heavy police presence outside parliament.Parliament was then adjourned so the governor general can make arrangements for the election of a new prime minister.The result removes the head of government in a country that has been in political impasse since March, when cabinet resignations and the exit of two coalition partners weakened Manele's Government for National Unity and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:02 LONDON
EU trade chief says China investment deal should remain frozen
Outgoing European Commission trade official Sabine Weyand has said the EU's 2020 investment agreement with China is obsolete and should remain in the "deep freezer".Weyand made the remarks as Brussels weighs possible action on what she described as "macroeconomic imbalances" linked to the impact of China's economic model on the rest of the world.She said the agreement should not be revived, and quoted former competition chief Margrethe Vestager as saying that if something has been in the deep freezer for a long time, it should not be taken out and served again.The comments matter because they point to a firmer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:01 LONDON
Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher
Shell has reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profits after oil prices climbed following the start of the Iran war.The company said profits for the first three months of the year reached $6.92bn, up from $5.58bn a year earlier and above analysts' expectations.The increase came as the price of oil rose sharply after the conflict began and the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed.The route usually carries about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.Shell said its oil and gas output fell by 4% compared with the final three months of last year because of the conflict, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Inmate dies after stabbing at Wellington Correctional Facility in western NSW
A 25-year-old inmate has died after an alleged stabbing at Wellington Correctional Facility in western New South Wales.Police say a 26-year-old inmate has been charged with murder and wounding over the incident.Officers were called to the mixed-security centre on Goolma Road at about 3:30pm on Wednesday after reports of a stabbing.The 25-year-old man was taken to Orange Hospital in a critical condition and died on Thursday morning.Police said a crime scene was established at the facility and a report will be prepared for the coroner.The accused has been refused bail and is due to appear before Dubbo Local Court in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 07:33 LONDON
West Bengal violence escalates after BJP aide shot dead and hundreds arrested
Violence has escalated in India's West Bengal state after the BJP claimed victory in the legislative election, with a party aide shot dead in Kolkata and more than 400 people arrested.Chandranath Rath, an assistant to the BJP's West Bengal chief Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead late on Wednesday evening in the state capital.Police said he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle and later pronounced dead in hospital.The state police chief said more than 200 criminal cases had been registered and 433 people had been arrested in connection with post-poll violence.The unrest has also left three people dead since Monday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 07:32 LONDON
Polling opens in major UK local elections as Labour faces pressure
Polling has opened across the UK in a major set of local elections, with millions of voters expected to cast ballots on Thursday.The vote covers local councils in England and is being watched closely for its political impact on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Labour.Labour is expected to lose a large number of seats, with one report predicting losses of about 1,850 seats in England.In Wales, the party is also expected to lose the national vote for the first time in more than a century.The result matters because it is being treated as an early test of Labour's strength after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 07:31 LONDON
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 in southern Lebanon
Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon have killed at least 20 people, including a civil defence rescuer, according to Lebanese state-run media and officials.A Lebanese health ministry statement said one strike in the town of Toura in Tyre district killed four people, including two women, and injured eight others.Rescue teams were still searching for a missing girl under the rubble, while Lebanese Red Cross crews recovered the bodies of two missing young men after strikes on Blat in Marjayoun district.The General Directorate of Civil Defence said an Israeli drone also hit a car on the road between Kfarchuba and Kfarhamam... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
Ukraine parliament considers tighter surrogacy rules that could bar foreigners
Ukraine's parliament is considering a bill that would tighten oversight of the country's surrogacy industry and effectively bar access to foreigners, who make up most intended parents.The proposals come as the industry has nearly returned to pre-war levels after being disrupted by Russia's full-scale invasion.The supporting material says Ukraine was widely cited before the war as the world's second commercial surrogacy hub after the United States.One surrogate, Karina Tarasenko, is six months pregnant with an embryo from a Chinese couple's egg and sperm.The 22-year-old from eastern Ukraine says she turned to paid surrogacy after the war left her family struggling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 07:01 LONDON
New York judge unseals purported Epstein suicide note
A federal judge in New York has unsealed a document described as a purported suicide note attributed to Jeffrey Epstein.The handwritten note was released in proceedings linked to Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein's former cellmate, after a request to make the record public.The court document includes lines saying an investigation "found nothing" and that it was "a treat to be able to choose one's time to say goodbye".The note was said to have been found by Tartaglione after an earlier apparent attempt by Epstein to take his own life in July 2019.Epstein was found dead in his cell a month later while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 07:00 LONDON
Bolivian police fire tear gas at teachers protesting near presidential palace
Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters near the presidential palace in La Paz on Thursday as teachers and other groups rallied against the government.The demonstration involved three separate groups protesting over labour, education and agrarian reforms, according to the supplied report.A teachers' union leader said the group was demanding a single free public education system funded by the state.The immediate impact of the protest was a police response with tear gas in the capital.No injuries, arrests or wider disruption were confirmed in the supplied material.The protest matters because it brought together several strands of opposition to government policy in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 06:31 LONDON
Met Police misconduct probe over handling of Al Fayed abuse allegations
A serving Metropolitan Police officer and four former officers are being investigated for potential misconduct over how reports of sexual abuse allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed were handled.The Independent Office for Police Conduct said it is directing the investigation.The watchdog said five individuals have been advised they are under investigation, but it has not yet decided whether any current or former officers have, or would have had, a disciplinary case to answer.The probe concerns complaints made by four individuals.The investigation is being carried out by the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards under the IOPC's direction and control.The Met said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
Bosnian agencies file charges over lead poisoning linked to Vares mine
Four Bosnian environmental agencies have filed charges against a Canadian mining group over lead poisoning linked to the controversial Vares mine in Bosnia and Herzegovina.The agencies said hundreds of people living near the mine tested positive for lead poisoning.The case centres on the site at Vares, which had been promoted as a source of prosperity for the area.The filing raises the prospect of legal and regulatory scrutiny for the company behind the project.It also adds pressure on officials to respond to residents' concerns about possible environmental and public health harm.The dispute matters because the mine was presented as an economic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 06:01 LONDON
Australia: Joel Davis charged over neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament
Neo-Nazi Joel Davis has been charged in Australia over an alleged hate speech incident linked to a rally outside New South Wales parliament in Sydney.NSW police said the 32-year-old was arrested in South Penrith on Wednesday and later charged after an investigation into the protest and speeches made by participants.Police said the charges are publicly inciting hatred on the grounds of race and causing fear.Davis was taken to Penrith police station and granted conditional bail before being ordered to appear at Downing Centre local court on 3 June.The case relates to a National Socialist Network protest on Macquarie Street on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Israeli military probes soldier after Virgin Mary statue photo in Lebanon
Israel's military has launched an investigation after a photo circulated online showing one of its soldiers placing a cigarette into a Virgin Mary statue's mouth in southern Lebanon.The Israeli military said the image was taken in Debel, a Maronite Christian-majority village a few kilometres from the border, and that it began circulating on Wednesday.Military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said the conduct "deviates from the values expected of its personnel".The IDF said the soldier will be disciplined and that it "respects freedom of religion" and holy sites and religious symbols of all religions and communities.It also said an initial inquiry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 05:01 LONDON
Australia brings forward east coast gas reservation start date
Australia's federal government has announced changes to its east coast gas reservation policy, requiring Queensland LNG ventures to set aside 20% of export volumes for Australian users from July next year.The scheme is intended to avert looming east coast gas shortages and put downward pressure on domestic prices.Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the measure would create a modest oversupply in the east coast market.The policy applies to Queensland's three LNG ventures and is being introduced as the biggest intervention in the market in more than a decade.The government said it would ensure Australians were no longer exposed to international market... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 05:00 LONDON
Australia vigils planned for Kumanjayi Little Baby as child protection review is urged
Communities across Australia are holding vigils for five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found in Alice Springs a week ago.The memorials are taking place as territory leaders call for a review of child protection in the Northern Territory.A shrine for the child remains outside Old Timers camp in Alice Springs, and people have been asked to wear pink at the family's request.The vigils are set to be held at multiple locations tonight.Northern Territory Child Protection Minister Robyn Cahill said she was working to ensure child protection legislation focused on "safety first".She also confirmed three department staffers were stood down... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 04:31 LONDON
South Korean court cuts Han Duck-soo jail term to 15 years
A South Korean court has reduced former prime minister Han Duck-soo's prison sentence to 15 years, while keeping most of his convictions linked to the 2024 martial law declaration.The lower court had previously sentenced Han to 23 years in January.The latest ruling said the penalties were reduced after taking into account his more than 50 years as a public official before the martial law declaration.The case is part of a wider legal fallout from the 2024 martial law episode, which has already led to a life sentence for former president Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection.Han's conviction remains in place, but the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 04:31 LONDON
Canvas online learning platform disabled after major breach
A hacking group has claimed access to data linked to Canvas's parent company, with the alleged exposure said to affect more than 275 million people across 9,000 schools.The platform was disabled after the breach, according to the supplied row.The claim centres on data tied to the education technology service used by schools and other institutions.The scale of the alleged exposure makes the incident significant for schools and universities that rely on the platform to manage teaching, communication and student records.It also raises questions about how widely any compromised information may have spread.Canvas is used by a large number of education... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 04:30 LONDON
Judge lets FBI keep Georgia 2020 election records
A judge has ruled that the FBI can keep 2020 election records seized from a county in Georgia, in a decision tied to a long-running dispute over the aftermath of the 2020 vote.The ruling was issued on 7 May and concerns records taken from the county as part of the wider legal fight.The county is expected to appeal.The decision matters because it keeps the documents in federal hands for now, rather than returning them to local control.It also adds another step to a broader post-election dispute that has continued for years.The case is linked to efforts connected with Donald Trump's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 04:01 LONDON
French court spares Nicolas Sarkozy electronic ankle tag in campaign financing case
A French court has decided that former president Nicolas Sarkozy will not have to wear an electronic ankle tag as punishment in his illegal funding case linked to his 2012 re-election bid.A source close to the case said his advanced age was a factor in the decision.The ruling was made on Tuesday, according to a source with knowledge of the case.Sarkozy, 71, was convicted over overspending on his failed 2012 re-election campaign with the PR firm Bygmalion and then attempting to cover it up.The decision means he avoids another period under electronic monitoring, after previously serving a sentence with an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 04:00 LONDON
U.S.-Zambia aid talks stall over critical minerals dispute
Talks over a U.S. health aid deal with Zambia have stalled amid a dispute over critical minerals, according to the supplied report.The row has put the bilateral negotiations under strain and is being described as a feud rather than a broader policy debate.The report says the dispute has also drawn attention to the administration's effort to replace the United States Agency for International Development with a new "America First" alternative.No casualty figures or direct disruption were reported in the supplied material.The immediate consequence confirmed so far is the delay in the aid talks themselves.The issue matters because it links humanitarian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 03:29 LONDON
North Korea rejects NPT pressure at UN review meeting
North Korea has said its nuclear-armed status will not change, after its UN envoy rejected pressure at a review meeting of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.Kim Song said the country was not bound by the treaty and that external pressure would not alter its position, according to a statement carried by official media.He said the United States and countries following its lead were questioning North Korea's sovereign rights, and added that the country would not be bound by the NPT "under any circumstances whatsoever".The remarks matter because they were made during a formal UN review of the treaty, which is intended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Queensland education software breach affects tens of thousands of students
Tens of thousands of Queensland students and teachers have been affected by a data breach linked to the Canvas learning management system used by state schools.Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said early advice suggested names, school locations and email addresses were likely exposed.The state government said the breach may have affected students and staff studying or working at Queensland schools since 2020.It said school principals were contacting families and teachers about the incident.Mr Langbroek said there was no evidence that passwords, dates of birth or financial information had been accessed.He also said the department was providing priority support to families known... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 02:31 LONDON
France's National Rally courts Germany and Israel envoys ahead of 2027 vote
France's far-right National Rally has met the ambassadors of Germany and Israel in recent months as it seeks to broaden its diplomatic contacts before the 2027 presidential election.Jordan Bardella met Germany's ambassador in February, while Marine Le Pen held talks with Israel's envoy, according to the supplied report.Both also met Donald Trump's emissary in Paris.The meetings come as Le Pen's party tries to present itself as more acceptable to foreign capitals after long-standing accusations of antisemitism.They also come at a sensitive moment for the party, with Le Pen facing legal uncertainty over an alleged fake jobs case linked to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 02:30 LONDON
US authorities arrest 18 in MacArthur Park drug crackdown
Federal authorities have arrested 18 people in Los Angeles as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking around MacArthur Park, the Department of Justice said.A total of 25 people have been charged in federal court with possession with intent to distribute and distribution of a controlled substance.Seven of the defendants have not been arrested and are being treated as fugitives, according to the US attorney's office in Los Angeles.The investigation has been running since March and involved the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Authorities said it focused on an open-air drug... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 02:01 LONDON
Trump administration unveils new counterterrorism strategy targeting Europe and domestic groups
The Trump administration has unveiled a new counterterrorism strategy that accuses Europe of fostering terrorism through mass migration and expands the US focus to include domestic ideological groups and drug cartels.The strategy was released on Wednesday and says Europe is an "incubator" for terrorism.It also names what it calls "violent left-wing extremists" and "radically pro-transgender" groups among the domestic threats it wants to target.The document places drug cartels in the Americas at the centre of counterterrorism efforts.It says US counterterrorism work will prioritise the rapid identification and neutralisation of violent secular political groups described as anti-American, anarchist and radically pro-transgender.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Indonesia bus and fuel tanker crash kills at least 16 on Sumatra highway
A passenger bus and a fuel tanker truck have collided head-on on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing at least 16 people and injuring four others, officials said.The crash happened on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in North Musi Rawas regency, South Sumatra province, when the intercity bus struck the tanker travelling in the opposite direction.The bus was carrying at least 20 people and was travelling from Lubuklinggau to Jambi.Officials said the impact triggered a fire that engulfed both vehicles, leaving many victims trapped inside.Four bus passengers survived and were taken to a nearby health clinic, including three with severe burns and one with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 01:32 LONDON
North Korea-Russia road bridge nears completion, satellite images show
The first road bridge linking North Korea and Russia is nearing completion, according to satellite imagery analysed on 7 May.The crossing spans the Tumen River and sits a few hundred metres from the existing rail link between the two countries.The latest images show the kilometre-long bridge alongside new access roads, a border checkpoint, support infrastructure and parking facilities.The bridge is known as the Khasan-Tumangang Bridge.Russia's transport ministry has said the crossing is designed to handle up to 300 vehicles and 2,850 people a day.Russian state media has estimated the cost at more than 9bn roubles.The development matters because it would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 01:31 LONDON
U.S. military on standby as Iran war signals remain mixed
The U.S. military is described as being on standby while officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.The latest reporting points to uncertainty over whether Washington is preparing for further military action or a possible shift toward diplomacy.The supplied material says U.S. troops in the Middle East are waiting for the next major development.It also says the administration's messaging has not been consistent, leaving the current direction of policy unclear.No casualties or direct military engagement are confirmed in the available rows.The immediate issue is the state of readiness and the lack of a clear public line... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Israel says it authorised Beirut strike targeting Hezbollah commander
Israel has taken responsibility for a strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he personally authorised the attack.According to the supplied row, the stated target was a Hezbollah commander identified as Malek Balou.The strike was carried out on Wednesday night.The latest attack adds to pressure on the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which has continued to come under strain despite the truce.The row says both sides are still trading blows.It also comes as talks between Tel Aviv and Beirut, supported by the US, remain under pressure.Hezbollah had initially indicated it would support a deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Giuliani seeks health care coverage through 9/11 program
Rudy Giuliani is seeking to have his health care covered through the 9/11 program while he recovers from a serious case of pneumonia.A spokesman for the former New York City mayor said he is improving after the illness.The spokesman also said Giuliani suffers from a respiratory condition linked to toxin exposure at ground zero.The request places renewed attention on the long-running health consequences associated with the World Trade Center site.It also raises questions about how his current medical care may be covered.The available information does not say when the request was filed or whether it has been approved.It also does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:31 LONDON
Millions across England, Scotland and Wales vote in key elections
Millions of people are voting across England, Scotland and Wales in elections that are being seen as a major test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Labour.Polling is under way on Thursday, with almost 25,000 candidates contesting more than 5,000 seats on 136 councils in England.In Scotland, all 129 seats at Holyrood are being contested, while voters in Wales are choosing 96 members of the Senedd.Labour is being forecast to suffer heavy losses, including the possible loss of about 1,850 council seats in England, according to polling analysis cited ahead of the vote.Starmer has said the elections will be "a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
Japan expands defence equipment transfer policy as regional coalitions deepen
Japan has said it will broaden the transfer of defence equipment to selected partners, in a move that reflects growing efforts by US allies in Asia to build closer middle-power coalitions.The policy shift was confirmed by Japan's cabinet chief, Minoru Kihara, who said it was intended to safeguard Japan's security and contribute to peace and stability in the region.Under the new approach, Tokyo will still avoid sending armaments to countries engaged in conflict.The change means as many as 17 major defence partners can now benefit from Japanese military technology.Japan had previously limited exports under its post-war pacifist constitution to non-lethal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:02 LONDON
JD Vance visits Iowa as 2028 nominating cycle begins
Vice President JD Vance has made his first visit of the cycle to Iowa, the state that will open the 2028 nominating process.The trip comes as the war with Iran looms over him, according to the supplied report.Vance has been described as a skeptic of the war.The visit is notable because Iowa traditionally plays an early role in presidential politics, making any high-profile stop there closely watched for signs of future campaign positioning.The timing also places Vance in a politically sensitive moment, with foreign policy and the 2028 race both in view.The trip may be read as an early test... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:01 LONDON
US lawmakers press for transparency on Israel's nuclear capability
A group of 30 Democratic lawmakers has urged the US State Department to break with longstanding silence over Israel's nuclear capabilities.The letter, sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, says the issue has become more urgent amid the US-Israel war on Iran.The lawmakers asked what nuclear weapon capabilities Israel has, including details on warheads and launchers.They also sought information on the Negev Nuclear Research Center in Dimona, which has long been believed to be central to Israel's nuclear programme.In the letter, dated May 4, the members of Congress said they needed fuller information on the nuclear balance in the Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Arctic warming adds pressure to US-China rivalry
Arctic warming is sharpening competition between the United States and China as the region becomes more accessible for shipping and resource extraction, according to a new analysis.The report says the opening of new sea lanes is creating both challenges and opportunities for the two powers.It says sea ice has declined to record or near-record lows, making the Arctic easier to navigate and more attractive for resource access.The analysis frames the region as a new arena in broader US-China rivalry.The piece says competition between the two countries in the polar region is expected to intensify.It also says analysts believe some form... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 23:31 LONDON
Russia warns of Kyiv strike as Zelensky urges allies not to attend Victory Day parade
Russia has warned residents and diplomats to leave Kyiv as it threatened a possible retaliatory strike during its 9 May World War II Victory Day parade period.The warning came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged foreign allies not to attend the Moscow event, saying some states close to Russia had told Kyiv their representatives planned to be there.Russia said it had declared a unilateral ceasefire from 8 to 10 May and would halt fire along the front line and stop long-range strikes on military infrastructure.It said it would respond "in kind" if Ukraine did not follow suit.The Russian defence ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
Crossing guard fatally struck in Woodland Park, New Jersey
An 80-year-old crossing guard has died after being struck by a vehicle in Woodland Park, New Jersey, while escorting children, according to authorities.The victim was identified as Jean Schultz.Officials said she was hit on Monday and later died from her injuries.Schultz had worked as a crossing guard in Woodland Park since 2022.No further details about the vehicle or the circumstances of the crash were included in the supplied report.The case has drawn attention because it involved a school crossing guard carrying out a routine safety role at the time of the collision.Such incidents can raise concerns about traffic safety around... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Trump gives 4 July ultimatum to EU over trade deal implementation
US President Donald Trump has given the European Union until 4 July to comply with a trade deal agreed last year or face higher tariffs.He said the warning followed a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and said he had agreed to give the bloc until the US marks its 250th anniversary.Trump said the EU had signed a "historic trade deal" and should cut its tariffs to zero.Von der Leyen said the bloc was making "good progress towards tariff reduction" and remained committed to implementing the agreement.The latest warning matters because it adds pressure to already fragile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Russia cuts mobile internet in Moscow citing drone security concerns
Russia has begun rolling mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and other cities, with authorities saying the move is intended to counter drone threats.The measures were reported on 6 May and come ahead of the May 9 Victory Day parade.The parade has been scaled down this year because of security concerns.The restrictions affect mobile internet access, but the supplied material does not say how long they will last or which areas are covered beyond Moscow and other cities.No casualties or damage were reported in the available row.The move highlights the security pressure surrounding one of Russia's most prominent annual events.It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 22:01 LONDON
Israel airstrike hits Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik
An Israeli airstrike has hit the Haret Hreik neighbourhood in the Beirut suburbs, according to the supplied report.Israeli authorities said the target was the leader of Hezbollah's Radwan forces.The strike was reported on 6 May 2026 and was described as taking place in Haret Hreik, a district in the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs.The available row does not give details on damage, casualties or whether the target was confirmed killed.The incident matters because it comes amid what the report describes as an already shaky ceasefire.Any strike in the Beirut area raises the risk of further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.The row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Attack on French cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
A French cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the supplied report.The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes.The only confirmed detail in the source material is that U.S.Central Command and the ship's owner disagreed over whether the vessel had coordinated safe passage with the United States military.No further information was provided on the nature of the attack.The episode matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for international shipping, and any attack there can quickly raise concern among maritime operators and governments.The disagreement over coordination also points to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
Mali fighters burn food trucks as blockade around Bamako continues
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali have set fire to food trucks as they continue to blockade roads around the capital, Bamako.The incident is cutting off supply routes and adding to pressure on food deliveries into the city.The latest confirmed report says the fighters burned the trucks while maintaining the road blockade around Bamako.Officials and residents have warned that the disruption is worsening hunger in parts of the country already facing food shortages.The blockade matters because it affects access to basic supplies for the capital and surrounding areas.Any prolonged interruption to road transport can quickly deepen shortages, especially where food insecurity is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
US Justice Department sues Colorado over high-capacity magazine ban
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Colorado over the state's ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines.The case was filed on Wednesday and concerns a law restricting the sale or possession of magazines that hold more rounds than allowed under state rules.It follows a separate suit the department brought against the city of Denver on Tuesday.The filing adds to a broader federal challenge to gun restrictions at state and local level.No court ruling has been reported yet, and the immediate legal effect of the lawsuit remains unclear.The dispute centres on how far Colorado can go in regulating firearms accessories... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 21:02 LONDON
Experts warn China may use propaganda in Taiwan crisis
Experts have warned that Beijing could use propaganda and other information warfare tactics to try to gain an advantage if a Taiwan Strait crisis breaks out.The warning was made during a discussion in Washington hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project think tank.One participant said Beijing's study of the wars in Iran and Ukraine could help it sharpen its approach.The remarks focused on how China might shape narratives during a conflict, rather than on any immediate military move.The discussion also reflected continuing concern in Washington about how the United States and Taiwan would respond to a fast-moving information campaign.China says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians across Gaza in one day
Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians across Gaza in one day, in separate attacks reported in Khan Younis and Gaza City.The dead included a 16-year-old, according to the supplied report.The strikes hit a car in Khan Younis and tent shelters in Gaza City.The row says the killings took place across different locations in Gaza on the same day.No further casualty breakdown was provided in the supplied material, and no official statement was included.The report said the violence continued despite a fragile ceasefire.The latest deaths matter because they point to continuing lethal strikes across the enclave even as the ceasefire remains fragile.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Last planned Middle East oil tanker reaches California amid Hormuz disruption
A tanker carrying about 2 million barrels of crude oil from Iraq has arrived in Long Beach, California, in what has been described as the last planned shipment from the Middle East to pass through the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict disrupted flows.The vessel, the New Corolla, left the Middle East for California before the war broke out.The shipment reached the state this week, according to the supplied report.California Energy Commission vice-chair Siva Gunda told legislators that the state can meet fuel demand for the next six weeks with current supply.Officials say California imports about a third of its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Israeli general's leaked remarks expose West Bank firing double standard
Leaked remarks attributed to Major-General Avi Bluth, the Israeli commander responsible for the occupied West Bank, have drawn attention to what he described as a two-tier firing policy.In comments published by an Israeli newspaper, he said Israeli forces were avoiding shooting at settlers throwing stones, while firing at Palestinians doing the same.Bluth was quoted as saying the army was "killing like we haven't killed since 1967" and "turning villages into conflict zones".He also said the military had killed 42 Palestinian stone-throwers in 2025.The comments matter because they appear to confirm long-running allegations of unequal treatment in the occupied West Bank.They... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
Australia: three women linked to ISIS face charges after return from Syria
Three women alleged to have links to Islamic State are set to be charged after landing in Australia from a camp in Syria.The reported charges include crimes against humanity and terrorism offences.The women arrived in Australia on Thursday, according to the supplied details.They had returned from an Islamic State-linked camp in Syria.The development marks a more specific legal step than earlier reporting on the wider repatriation case, which involved women and children linked to Islamic State returning to Australia.It now points to criminal proceedings focused on adult returnees.The case is significant because it brings counterterrorism and international-crimes allegations into Australia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
Israel bombs Beirut's southern suburbs after ceasefire period
Israel has bombed Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the ceasefire took effect on 17 April.Video from the area showed extensive damage to a multi-storey building in a densely populated neighbourhood.The strike marks a fresh breach of the post-ceasefire period in the Lebanese capital.The attack came as Israel also continued strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, with at least 13 people killed in the country on Wednesday.The latest damage adds to the wider toll from the ongoing campaign.The strike matters because Beirut's southern suburbs had been among the areas that saw cautious calm after the ceasefire.A renewed attack... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
FBI agents search office of Virginia state senator Louise Lucas
FBI agents searched the office of Virginia state senator Louise Lucas on 6 May, according to two people familiar with the case.The search was linked to a Biden-era investigation into possible corruption and bribery involving marijuana businesses.The office belongs to a Democratic lawmaker, and the action was described as part of an older probe rather than a new case.No further details were provided in the supplied material about what agents were seeking or whether anything was seized.The search is significant because it brings a long-running federal investigation into the office of an elected state senator.It also suggests the inquiry remains... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 18:02 LONDON
US and Israel condemn Belgian circumcision prosecution as court date set
The United States and Israel have sharply criticised Belgium after prosecutors in Antwerp sought a trial over circumcision cases involving two men accused of operating without the required medical licence.The Antwerp Public Prosecutor's Office said the men should face trial for what it described as intentional assault or battery with premeditation against minors.Antwerp's Chamber of Indictments is due to decide on 18 June whether the case will proceed.The dispute escalated after the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar both issued public condemnations on X on Wednesday.White said the prosecution of the religious figures was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 18:01 LONDON
Iran's oil sector comes under pressure as U.S. blockade bites
Iran's oil sector and wider economy are under pressure as a U.S. blockade begins to bite, according to the supplied report.Tehran has said it can endure the pain, even as concerns grow over where its oil may go next.The available detail is limited, but the report says the pressure is now affecting Iran's oil capacity and broader economic outlook.No figures were provided on output, exports or immediate market disruption.There is no confirmed information in the supplied material about casualties, infrastructure damage or a formal response from other governments.The main confirmed reaction is Tehran's insistence that it can withstand the strain.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
EU auditors warn recovery fund transparency is too weak to track spending
The European Court of Auditors has warned that the EU's €577bn pandemic recovery fund has major transparency gaps, making it difficult to see where the money ended up and what it achieved.In a report published on Wednesday, the auditors said the Recovery and Resilience Facility, launched in 2021, was meant to support rebuilding after Covid with a focus on green and digital investment.By January 2026, €577bn of the €723.8bn pot had been committed.The court said member states are not required to publish actual amounts spent on individual measures, and only have to list the 100 largest recipients of the funding.It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Tennessee Republicans approve map splitting Memphis Black-majority district
Tennessee Republicans have approved a new congressional map that breaks up the state's last Democratic-held, Black-majority district centred on Memphis.The legislature passed the redistricting plan on Thursday, according to the supplied material.It splits Tennessee's 9th congressional district into three pieces, with each section containing roughly a third of Memphis's Black voters.The change leaves all nine of Tennessee's congressional districts Republican-leaning.It also follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that weakened Voting Rights Act protections against racial gerrymandering.The move matters because it changes how Memphis is represented in Congress and removes the state's only district that had been both Democratic and majority-Black.Redistricting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Ted Turner dies at 87, CNN says
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in US media, has died at the age of 87.The network announced his death on Wednesday, according to the supplied reports.The reports say Turner died after building a media empire that began with his father's billboard business and expanded through the purchase of a television station in 1970.He later launched CNN in Atlanta in 1980.The immediate significance of his death is tied to CNN's role in shaping 24-hour television news.The reports describe the channel as the first around-the-clock cable news network, with Turner's model later influencing global... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Howard Lutnick questioned by lawmakers over Epstein ties
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spent hours in a closed-door session with the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, as lawmakers questioned him about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.The hearing took place behind closed doors, and the supplied material says Lutnick appeared for hours before the committee.No further details were provided on the questions asked or the evidence discussed.The session matters because it places a senior member of President Donald Trump's cabinet under congressional scrutiny in a politically sensitive inquiry.The House Oversight Committee is one of the main panels responsible for examining executive branch conduct.The issue has drawn attention because of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 14:31 LONDON
Old Bailey hears accused in Starmer arson case said he did not know who prime minister was
The Old Bailey has heard that a Ukrainian man accused over arson attacks linked to Sir Keir Starmer told police he had never heard of the prime minister.The testimony came as the trial continued in London over fires at properties and a car connected to the Labour leader.Roman Lavrynovych, 22, Petro Pochynok, 35, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, are accused of targeting two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir.All three, who live in London, deny the charges.Prosecutors say Lavrynovych carried out the attacks after being recruited online by a Russian-speaking Telegram user called "El Money", who promised payment.A transcript... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Iran fire at commercial complex near Tehran kills at least 11
A fire at a commercial complex near Iran's capital Tehran has killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more, according to state media.The blaze broke out on Tuesday at the Arghavan commercial complex in Andisheh, west of Tehran.Footage broadcast on television showed a multi-storey building engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke rising into the air.An earlier report said 41 people were injured.Local officials said the complex contained more than 250 commercial units and 50 office units.The Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office of Shahriar has called for an investigation to identify possible culprits.Authorities also issued an arrest warrant for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
German police raid neo-Nazi youth networks across 12 states
German police have raided around 50 homes and other locations in a nationwide operation targeting suspected members of far-right youth groups.Prosecutors said the raids were aimed at people believed to be linked to Jung & Stark, known as JS, and Deutsche Jugend Voran, or DJV.The searches took place on Wednesday in 12 states, mainly in the east and south of Germany, including Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony.Federal prosecutors said the suspects were believed to have organised violence through social media and built nationwide networks.No arrests were made.Prosecutors said some of those accused were suspected of attacking members of the left-wing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi reported in critical condition in custody
Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been reported to be in a critical condition after being hospitalised under guard for the past five days with a heart condition.The reports say she is fighting for her life and describe her as being between life and death while still in custody.The immediate concern is her health while detained, with the hospitalisation taking place under guard rather than in an independent medical setting.No further official details on her treatment or condition were provided in the supplied reports.The case is drawing attention because Mohammadi is one of Iran's best-known human rights... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Dutch woman hospitalised in Amsterdam amid hantavirus outbreak linked to MV Hondius
A Dutch woman has been admitted to hospital in Amsterdam with possible symptoms of hantavirus infection, according to the Dutch health ministry.The woman was reported to have been in contact with another woman who died from hantavirus in Johannesburg, adding a new suspected case to the wider outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.The latest report comes as countries continue tracing passengers who left the ship before it was marooned off the coast of Cape Verde.Three people, including a Dutch couple and a German national, have died in the outbreak on board.The World Health Organization has said eight people,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Study says South Bronx pollution worsened after congestion tolls
Researchers at Columbia University say air sensors in the South Bronx detected a 2 percent increase in toxic particles after congestion tolls were introduced in New York City.The finding was reported on 6 May and is based on sensor readings in the area, according to the supplied study summary.The row does not give further detail on the time period measured or the specific pollutants involved.M.T.A. officials disputed the report.No additional official response or enforcement action was included in the supplied material.The result matters because congestion pricing was intended in part to reduce traffic and improve air quality in and around... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Argentine fans react to record World Cup ticket prices
Dynamic ticket pricing has made this year's World Cup the most expensive in history, according to the supplied report, with Argentine fans said to be being pushed to extremes.The confirmed detail is limited to the pricing model and its effect on supporters in Argentina.The row does not give ticket categories, specific prices, or examples of individual fans.No casualties or public safety issues are reported, and no official response is included in the supplied material.The development is instead centred on access to tickets and the cost of following the tournament.The issue matters because World Cup ticket sales are a major part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Trial opens in New York over alleged Chinese covert police station
A trial has opened in New York over allegations that a Manhattan Chinatown office functioned as an unauthorised Chinese police station.The defendant, Lu Jianwang, has pleaded not guilty.Court filings say the case centres on a fourth-floor room in Manhattan's Chinatown that prosecutors allege was used to monitor and harass overseas Chinese.Lu, 64, is accused of acting as an unauthorised agent of China, conspiracy to act as a foreign agent and obstruction of justice.The proceedings are being heard in the US Eastern District Court of New York.Lu's lawyers have said the site was simply a community centre, setting up a dispute... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Met Police deploys 100-officer team after attacks on Jewish sites in London
London's Metropolitan Police is deploying a dedicated 100-officer Community Protection Team after a series of attacks on Jewish sites and a double stabbing in Golders Green that is being treated as terrorism.The force said the new team will include officers from neighbourhood policing, specialist protection and counter-terrorism capabilities.It said the officers will be locally based and work closely with residents, schools, faith leaders and volunteers.The announcement comes after about 50 people were arrested and eight charged in recent weeks over antisemitic hate crimes in London, according to the force.Those incidents included attacks on synagogues, a Jewish ambulance charity and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Northern Territory child protection workers stood down after girl's death investigation
Three child protection workers in Australia's Northern Territory have been stood down after an investigation into how a five-year-old girl's disappearance and death were handled.The child, known as Kumanjayi Little Baby for cultural reasons, was found dead on 30 April, five days after she went missing from an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.Police have arrested and charged Jefferson Lewis, 47, with murder.Northern Territory child protection minister Robyn Cahill said she ordered an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the girl's disappearance and death, and that the three workers were removed from their posts as a result.She said she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 08:31 LONDON
Ukraine says Russia broke ceasefire proposal with strikes, including Sumy kindergarten attack
Ukraine has accused Russia of rejecting a ceasefire proposal with renewed strikes across the country, including an attack on a kindergarten in the northern Sumy region that killed two people.Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow responded to Kyiv's proposal for a pause in fighting with "new strikes and new attacks", adding that Ukraine would decide on its response depending on the situation overnight and the following day.He said the first 10 hours of the Kyiv-proposed truce were violated 1,820 times, with attacks on civilian infrastructure and drone strikes among the reported breaches.The kindergarten strike in Sumy took place on Wednesday morning, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Deadly airstrike hits Kramatorsk as emergency crews battle fires
A deadly airstrike hit Kramatorsk on Wednesday, with emergency crews battling fires after the strike, according to the latest confirmed report.The incident was reported in the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine.The available row identifies the attack as deadly, but does not give a casualty total.Emergency crews were seen responding to fires after the strike.No further official damage assessment or rescue figures were provided in the supplied material.The attack matters because it adds to the continuing risk to civilians and infrastructure in a city that has repeatedly been affected by the wider war in Ukraine.The supplied row does not say... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Republicans propose $1bn in immigration bill for Trump ballroom project
Republicans are proposing $1 billion in an immigration bill for security improvements linked to a construction project at the White House East Wing.The plan includes a new ballroom that President Donald Trump has said would be built with private dollars.The only confirmed detail in the proposal is that the money would be directed to security improvements as part of the wider East Wing project.The row does not say when the funding would be considered or how it would be allocated.The proposal matters because it ties a major federal immigration bill to work at one of the most sensitive government sites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
Russian strikes kill at least 27 in Ukraine before ceasefire deadline
Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline for an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv.The attacks came as Russia announced a separate ceasefire for 8 to 9 May to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany and a military parade in Moscow.Ukraine responded by proposing an open-ended ceasefire starting at midnight on Wednesday and urged Russia to reciprocate.In the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, an attack involving aerial bombs and drones killed at least 12 people,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 04:30 LONDON
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators rally outside Park East Synagogue in New York
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators gathered outside Park East Synagogue in New York during an event promoting real estate sales in Israel.Police maintained a heavy presence and kept the two groups apart.The demonstration took place outside the synagogue as the event was under way.The supplied report says it was the second such protest at the same location in six months.No injuries or arrests were mentioned in the available material.The immediate response focused on separating the two groups and preventing direct contact.The incident highlights how events linked to Israel can draw competing demonstrations in public spaces, with police often required to manage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 03:31 LONDON
U.S. military strikes boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
The U.S. military has struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, in what officials described as part of an ongoing campaign against suspected drug-smuggling boats.U.S.Southern Command said the vessel was hit on Tuesday and that no U.S. military forces were harmed.It said intelligence had confirmed the boat was travelling along known narco-trafficking routes and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.The command described those killed as "male narco-terrorists" and said the vessel was operated by designated terrorist organisations, without identifying them.It did not provide further details or evidence to support the claim.The strike is the latest in a series... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
Australian women and children linked to ISIS arrive in Melbourne after Syria departure
A group of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State have travelled from Damascus via Doha to Melbourne, ending years of uncertainty over their future.The group boarded a connecting flight from Doha on Wednesday after arriving from Syria, according to the supplied reporting.They were described as having been in legal and political limbo for more than seven years.The travellers included Kawsar Abbas, her daughters Zeinab Ahmed and Zahra Ahmed, and their children.They were accompanied by their uncle, Melbourne boxing coach Abraham Abbas, who had travelled to Syria to help bring them home.The return is significant because it brings back... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 03:01 LONDON
US grand jury adds assault charge in Trump assassination case
A grand jury in Washington has added a new assault charge to the case against a California man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at a gala in the capital.The indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, also keeps in place attempted-assassination and firearms counts.Prosecutors say Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is accused of assaulting a US officer or employee with a deadly weapon.Court documents say the new charge relates to a Secret Service officer who was shot but not seriously wounded during the incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner on 25 April.Allen was previously charged last week by criminal complaint and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Russia reopens Venice Biennale pavilion amid protests
Russia has reopened a pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first time since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in a move that has drawn protests in Venice.The reopening took place on Tuesday, according to the supplied report.Ukraine's own exhibit is located nearby, adding to the political sensitivity of the event.No injuries or security incidents were reported in the supplied material, and no official response was included.The row only confirms that protests accompanied the reopening.The development matters because the Venice Biennale is one of the world's most prominent art events, and Russia's return to a pavilion there carries diplomatic as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 02:31 LONDON
Trump-backed challengers win Indiana Republican primary races
At least five Trump-backed candidates have won Republican primary races in Indiana after President Donald Trump endorsed challengers against seven GOP lawmakers who had opposed his redistricting push.The confirmed wins came in contests involving Republican incumbents who broke with Trump over the redistricting effort.The supplied material says the challengers were backed by Trump, but does not identify the individual races or candidates.The result matters because it shows Trump's influence remains strong in Indiana Republican primaries and could reshape the state party's balance of power.It also underscores the political cost for lawmakers who resisted his redistricting plan.The races were triggered by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 02:30 LONDON
Brazil school shooting leaves two staff dead in Rio Branco
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a shooting at the Sao Jose Institute in Rio Branco, in Brazil's Acre state, left two staff members dead and two other people injured, including a student.Local authorities said the attack took place at the school in northeast Brazil on Tuesday.Witnesses said students tried to escape over a wall as gunshots were heard and people fled to the roof of the building.The state government said the boy's legal guardian, who owned the firearm allegedly used in the attack, was also arrested.It said classes were suspended for three days across schools in Acre and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
US fires on Iranian tanker in Gulf of Oman as Trump presses Iran talks
The United States military has fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to the supplied report, as President Donald Trump pressed Tehran to reach a deal.A fighter jet shot out the tanker's rudder as it tried to breach what US Central Command described as an American blockade of Iran's ports.The report says the Islamic Republic is reviewing the latest American proposals.Trump said a deal with Iran was "very possible", but warned he could resume bombardment if negotiations fail.The strike adds a fresh military dimension to already tense talks.The incident matters because it comes as investors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
At least 12 killed in Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities
At least 12 people have been killed in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, in one of the highest death tolls from a single attack so far this year.The same wave of attacks also hit the cities of Dnipro and Kramatorsk, according to the supplied report.No further details were given on the scale of damage in those locations.The confirmed toll in Zaporizhzhia makes the incident one of the deadliest single strikes reported in Ukraine this year.It underlines the continuing risk to civilians in cities far from the front line.Zaporizhzhia has been repeatedly affected by Russian attacks during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
US allows Venezuela to begin debt restructuring process
The United States has allowed Venezuela to begin a debt restructuring process as the country seeks to stabilise its economy.The move comes as Venezuela faces about $60 billion in defaulted bonds, according to the supplied report.The decision is significant because it opens a path for talks over obligations that have remained unresolved for years.It also comes at a time when Venezuela is trying to address wider economic pressures.Debt restructuring can affect how a country manages repayments, negotiates with creditors and restores access to financial markets.In Venezuela's case, the scale of the defaulted bonds makes the process potentially important for its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 00:01 LONDON
US says offensive operations against Iran are over as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
The United States says its offensive operations against Iran have ended, even as fresh warnings and reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raised concern that the ceasefire could unravel.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the initial US-Israeli offensive in Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, had reached its objectives.He said Washington preferred a path of peace, while also warning of a strong response to any new threat to shipping.The immediate concern is the waterway itself.Late on Tuesday, UK Maritime Trade Operations said a verified source had reported a cargo vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Louise Arbour named as Canada's governor general
Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Louise Arbour as Canada's governor general, according to the supplied report.Arbour is a former Supreme Court justice.The appointment was described as sending a message beyond Canada, although no further detail was provided in the supplied material.The row does not say when she will take up the role.The governor general is the representative of the Canadian monarch and performs constitutional and ceremonial duties.The appointment therefore carries institutional significance even in the absence of any wider crisis.The supplied row gives no indication of a dispute, resignation or emergency linked to the change.It also does not include... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
FAA proposes drone-free zones for critical infrastructure in the United States
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a system for designating certain critical infrastructure sites as off limits to unmanned aircraft.The proposal was announced on 5 May and would create drone-free zones around selected sites.The supplied material does not specify which facilities would be covered or how the designations would be applied.No casualties or disruption were reported in the row, and no immediate enforcement action was described.The proposal is a regulatory step rather than a response to a single incident.The move matters because it could expand federal control over where drones may operate near sensitive infrastructure.It also signals continued attention to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
Trump says Iran war may end soon as Tehran weighs 14-point memorandum
United States President Donald Trump has again said there is a "very good chance" the Iran war is nearing an end, as reports say Tehran is considering a 14-point memorandum.The latest comments came on 7 May, with Trump speaking optimistically about peace negotiations.The supporting row says Washington is seeking a moratorium on Iran's uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief and the unfreezing of assets.The development matters because it suggests the diplomatic track remains active while the conflict is still unresolved.It also points to a possible framework for talks, even though no agreement has been confirmed.The earlier article said Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
South African police recover human remains from crocodile after flood disappearance
South African police have recovered human remains from a crocodile during a search operation in the Komati River area after a businessman was swept away by floodwater.Captain Johan Potgieter said he was lowered from a helicopter into the river to reach the animal, which was on an island and could not be approached safely by boat.He said the crocodile had been shot before the recovery operation, and remains were later found inside the 4.5m-long animal.DNA tests are now under way to confirm the identity of the remains.Police said the man's car became stranded while trying to cross a low bridge... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
Rhode Island judge refers Justice Department lawyer for possible discipline over withheld warrant
A federal judge in Rhode Island has referred a Justice Department lawyer for possible discipline after officials withheld an overseas arrest warrant from the court in an immigration-related case.The judge said the government had shown a lack of candor in the proceedings.According to the supplied material, officials did not disclose the warrant when the case was before her.After the judge ordered the detainee released, officials used the same information to attack her publicly.The referral raises the prospect of professional consequences for the lawyer involved.The case matters because it centres on the duty of candour expected in federal court, particularly in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Irish lawmakers call for sanctions after Gaza flotilla interception
Irish lawmakers have called on the government to investigate and impose economic sanctions on Israel after a Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece last week.People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger raised the issue in the Dáil, saying a response was needed after what she described as Israel's "criminal action".She asked Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee when the government would sanction Israel.According to the supplied rows, dozens of activists were detained in the interception, including seven Irish citizens who were later released.Ms McEntee said Ireland continues to advocate for Palestinian rights and a two-state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
French row grows over report calling for €1bn cuts to public broadcasting
A political row has intensified in France after a parliamentary inquiry report recommended sweeping cuts and restructuring for public broadcasting.The report has drawn criticism from politicians and industry figures, who say it is politically motivated and impractical.The inquiry was led by Charles Alloncle, an MP for the Union of the Right for the Republic, which is allied to Marine Le Pen's National Rally.It recommends cutting the public broadcasting budget by 25%, closing or merging several channels, and reducing spending on entertainment, sport and youth programming.The report also calls for the French president to directly nominate the heads of public broadcasting,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 18:01 LONDON
ASEAN summit in the Philippines overshadowed by rising fuel costs
ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines, with the summit quickly overshadowed by concerns over soaring fuel prices and living costs.Residents near the venue say the cost of fuel is their main worry, according to the confirmed reporting from the meeting area.The gathering is taking place as the regional bloc faces what officials have described as a "stress test decade".The immediate pressure on the summit is linked to energy dependence across member states and the wider impact of the Iran conflict.Officials say many ASEAN countries rely heavily on energy supplies from the Gulf.That makes the issue relevant beyond the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Secret Service agent charged with indecent exposure at Miami hotel
A Secret Service agent in Miami has been charged with indecent exposure after police said he was seen masturbating in a hotel hallway.The officer, identified as John Spillman, was in the city for an event attended by President Donald Trump over the weekend, according to the supplied report.The immediate consequence is a criminal charge against a federal law enforcement officer, raising questions about conduct while on assignment.No further details about the charge, court process or any internal response were provided in the supplied material.The case matters because it involves a member of the Secret Service, an agency responsible for protecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 17:31 LONDON
Jo Shaw and ex-partner named after Bristol house explosion
Police have named the two people killed in a house explosion in Frenchay, Bristol, and said the death of Jo Shaw is being treated as a homicide.Officers said the blast at an address on Sterncourt Road is being investigated as suspicious.Ms Shaw, 35, and her former partner Ryan Kelly, 41, died in the explosion at about 06:30 BST on Sunday.Avon and Somerset Police said officers were called minutes earlier to a domestic-related incident at the property.The force said three other people, including the person who phoned police from inside the house, were treated for minor injuries and did not need... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Nottingham inquiry hears Valdo Calocane was discharged after staff could not find him
A public inquiry into the Nottingham killings has heard that Valdo Calocane was discharged from mental health services in September 2022 after staff said they could not find him.The hearing was told he had missed appointments and made no further contact with the team.Emma Robinson, a team leader with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Early Intervention in Psychosis service, said staff had tried to reach him at his address, by phone and by letter.She told the inquiry: "We couldn't work with him, we couldn't find him at this point." Calocane had been under the trust's care for two years and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 16:31 LONDON
Russian strikes kill at least five in Ukraine ahead of rival ceasefires
Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine's power grid overnight killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, according to Ukrainian authorities.The attacks were reported on Tuesday, less than a day before Kyiv said it would enact a ceasefire and three days before Moscow promised its own pause in hostilities.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of "utter cynicism" for launching deadly strikes while also seeking a truce to stage its Victory Day parade in Moscow.The timing has sharpened attention on the competing ceasefire announcements, which were made on different dates this week.The strikes also underline the continuing vulnerability of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Romania government toppled in no-confidence vote
Romania's government has collapsed after MPs backed a no-confidence motion against prime minister Ilie Bolojan in parliament.Lawmakers voted 281 to 233 in favour of the motion in the 464-seat chamber, ending Bolojan's tenure after less than a year in office.The motion was tabled by the Social Democrats, or PSD, and the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians, or AUR.Bolojan's centre-right National Liberal Party, or PNL, and its coalition allies did not vote.The result leaves Romania in political limbo and forces the president, Nicusor Dan, to begin consultations on naming a new prime minister and trying to rebuild a governing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Nine die in coal mine gas explosion in Colombia
Nine people have died in an explosion at a coal mine in Sutatausa, north of Colombia's capital, Bogotá.Emergency workers said they had rescued six miners from the shafts and were continuing efforts to recover the bodies of those killed.Colombia's national mining agency said a build-up of gases was thought to have caused the blast at 16:00 local time on Monday.It also said it had inspected the mine less than a month ago and had warned operators about a potentially dangerous gas build-up.The regional fire department said crews were still working at the site.The incident adds to concerns about safety in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Cruise ship with hantavirus cases heads to Spain's Canary Islands after evacuations
A cruise ship carrying nearly 150 people has left Cape Verde and is heading to Spain's Canary Islands after three people were evacuated from the vessel with hantavirus concerns.The U.N. health agency said two patients with hantavirus and one suspected case were taken off the ship on Wednesday.The passengers remaining on board were isolated in their cabins as the vessel continued its journey.The ship departed Cape Verde after the evacuations, with authorities managing its movement as part of the public health response.The latest development adds to an already active incident involving a vessel linked to a deadly outbreak.The case matters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
Former East London synagogue fire treated as attempted arson
A fire at a building formerly used as a synagogue in east London is being treated by police as an attempted arson attack.The Metropolitan Police said the blaze broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue in Nelson Street, Tower Hamlets, in the early hours of Tuesday.Officers said police were called at 5:16am by the London Fire Brigade, and initial CCTV enquiries indicate the fire was started intentionally at about 5:10am.The force said minor damage was caused to a set of gates and the building's front locks, and no one was injured.Because the location was a former synagogue, Counter... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Macron performs Aznavour song at official dinner in Armenia
French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour's "La Bohème" during an official dinner in Armenia.Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accompanied him on drums.The confirmed details are limited to the performance itself and the setting of the dinner.The event took place during Macron's visit to Armenia.No injuries, disruption or official policy announcements were reported in the supplied material.The moment appears to have been a cultural gesture within a diplomatic setting.It is notable because it places a French president and the Armenian prime minister in a public, informal exchange during an official engagement.The choice of an Aznavour song adds a cultural reference point... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Michael Marx charged after shooting near JD Vance motorcade in Washington, DC
A court filing has given new details about a shooting near the Washington Monument and along the route of JD Vance's motorcade in Washington, DC.It says Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, was walking near the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue when officers spotted him after a Secret Service report that he had been seen near the White House complex with a concealed firearm.According to the affidavit, Marx pulled a gun from his waistband as he ran from officers and fired at one of them.A bystander behind the officer was shot in the leg, while officers returned fire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 07:00 LONDON
U.S. military strike on boat in Caribbean kills 2
The U.S. military carried out an aerial strike on a boat in the Caribbean, killing two people, according to the supplied report.The strike was part of an ongoing campaign against boats the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs.The latest attack brought the death toll in that campaign to at least 187.No further details were provided in the supplied material about the boat's route, the identities of those killed, or any immediate response from U.S. officials.The reported toll underlines the scale of the campaign and suggests the strikes remain active.It also adds to scrutiny of the administration's approach to alleged drug-smuggling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
Two killed in suspected deliberate vehicle ramming in Leipzig shopping area
Two people have been killed and three others critically injured after a driver ploughed into a busy shopping area in the centre of Leipzig, in eastern Germany.Police say the incident happened on Monday afternoon and are treating it as a suspected deliberate ramming.Authorities say the driver was a 33-year-old German citizen born in the Leipzig area.He was detained inside the vehicle and remains in police custody for questioning.Police said the man drove from Augustusplatz along Grimmaische Strasse into the city's central pedestrianised shopping area.Saxony's interior minister, Armin Schuster, said investigators believe the suspect acted alone, while police chief René Demmler... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 05:00 LONDON
Trump downplays economic effects of Iran war at White House event
Donald Trump used a White House event for Small Business Week to present the US economy in upbeat terms, describing it as "roaring" and saying gas prices would go down soon.The remarks came as he addressed the economic backdrop of the Iran war, but the supplied material does not include any new policy announcement or specific economic measures.The comments are notable because they frame the conflict's economic impact in political messaging terms rather than as an immediate domestic crisis.They also suggest the White House is seeking to reassure businesses and consumers about prices.The event was held at the White House... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 03:32 LONDON
China fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang kills 26
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, in China's Hunan province, has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, according to officials.The blast happened at the Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company at about 16:43 local time on Monday.Rescue workers and excavators were still searching through smouldering debris a day later.Changsha mayor Chen Bozhang said on Tuesday afternoon that another five people had died since earlier reports put the toll at 21.He said search and rescue work was "basically complete".Authorities said more than 480 rescuers were sent to the site and a 3-kilometre control zone was set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 03:31 LONDON
US Justice Department seeks names of Georgia 2020 election workers
The US Justice Department is seeking the names of Georgia election workers who were involved in the 2020 election, according to the supplied report.The move comes as federal investigators again focus on claims linked to the disputed vote.The action is described as an effort to use federal investigative powers in relation to allegations that Democrats stole the 2020 election.The supplied material does not give further detail on the scope of the request or who received it.No casualties or physical disruption are reported in the available row.The immediate significance is political and legal, because the request touches on a long-running dispute... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
US Supreme Court fast-tracks Louisiana voting map case
The US Supreme Court has agreed to fast-track a Louisiana voting map case after voters who challenged the state's map asked for a quick return to lower courts.The dispute centres on a claim that the map amounts to an illegal racial gerrymander.The plaintiffs want the case sent back so a new map process can move ahead.The court's decision speeds up the timetable for a case that could affect how Louisiana's voting districts are drawn.It also keeps attention on the lower courts, where any next steps would be considered.The challenge was brought by Louisiana voters who previously succeeded in contesting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 02:30 LONDON
Starmer to host Downing Street summit on antisemitism
Sir Keir Starmer is due to host senior business, culture and policing figures at Downing Street on Tuesday as the government steps up efforts to tackle antisemitism across society.The summit is being presented as part of a "whole of society" approach, with ministers and sector leaders asked to consider how antisemitism appears in their areas and what more can be done to address it.The home secretary, communities secretary, health secretary, education secretary and culture secretary are each expected to chair meetings with leaders from their sectors.Representatives from business, civil society, health, culture, higher education and policing are also due to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
California seeks record $2 million fine against State Farm
California regulators are seeking a $2 million penalty against State Farm in a move described as the highest fine the state has ever sought against an insurer.The request was made by state regulators and relates to fire-related issues, according to the supplied material.The penalty amount is fixed at $2 million, although the final impact could be reduced by a cap on each violation.The case matters because it involves California's largest insurer and a regulatory action framed as historic by the state.Even so, the available detail suggests the headline figure may not translate into the full financial effect if the per-violation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
US and UAE report attacks as tensions rise around Strait of Hormuz
US forces have said they sank six small Iranian boats while escorting merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as the United Arab Emirates reported missile and drone attacks on its territory.The incidents mark a sharp escalation in a confrontation that has centred on the strategic waterway.The US military said two American-flagged merchant ships successfully transited the strait on Monday as part of a new initiative to reopen the passage.The UAE defence ministry said its air defences engaged 15 missiles and four drones fired by Iran.Authorities in Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Musk lawyers question OpenAI president Greg Brockman in federal trial
Elon Musk's lawyers questioned OpenAI president and co-founder Greg Brockman in a federal trial, suggesting he was motivated by greed rather than by concerns about building safe artificial intelligence.The exchange centred on Brockman's role at OpenAI and the legal team's attempt to challenge his stated priorities.The supplied material says the questioning took place in federal court, but gives no further detail on the wider claims being tested.No immediate ruling or other courtroom outcome was provided in the available row.The material also does not say how Brockman responded, or whether the judge made any comment during the exchange.The hearing matters because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Epstein victims urge New York lawmakers to change estate law
Four women who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein are asking New York lawmakers to change state estate law so they can pursue lawsuits against his estate.The request is aimed at allowing claims for punitive damages, which are currently blocked when a person has died.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that New York State law prevents people from seeking punitive damages from the estate of someone who has died.The victims are seeking a change to that rule.If lawmakers were to act, it could open a legal route for civil claims tied to Epstein's estate.At present, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 23:01 LONDON
Ukraine reports deadly strikes as Russia and Kyiv trade ceasefire claims
Ukraine has reported deadly overnight missile and drone strikes as Russia and Kyiv continued to announce competing ceasefire plans linked to Victory Day commemorations.President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned what he called Russia's "utter cynicism" for carrying out attacks while seeking a pause in hostilities for the Moscow parade period.He said five people were killed and dozens injured in combined strikes across Ukraine overnight.The most serious confirmed casualties were reported in the Poltava region, where a gas facility was hit.Three employees of the state energy firm Naftogaz were killed in the first strike, and two emergency service workers died in a follow-on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
