Texas polls show Democrats gaining ground in Senate and governor races ahead of midterms
Recent polling in Texas suggests Democrats are making gains in two of the state's most closely watched midterm contests. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate, is now leading Republican Ken Paxton in multiple surveys, according to the supplied material. The findings also point to broader Democratic momentum in the race for governor, adding to signs that Texas may be becoming more competitive ahead of November's elections.A Texas Pulse survey released on Friday found Talarico on 47% and Paxton on 43%, a four-point lead for the Democrat. The same poll had shown the two candidates tied in June,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 23:59 LONDON
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Misleading party name approved ahead of Victorian election after registration dispute
A dispute over party registration has emerged ahead of Victoria's November state election after the Victorian Electoral Commission approved a party called "Free Palestine" and rejected an application for "Free Palestine Party". The commission said the newer name was too similar to the existing registration and could not be accepted under state law. The case has raised concerns about whether voters could be confused by the names on the ballot.Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said the commission was legally required to register a party once it met the criteria set out in law. He said the rules did not allow him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 23:03 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 as WHO urges vaccine trial
World Health Organization vaccine experts have recommended a full-scale human trial of the licensed Ebola vaccine Ervebo to assess whether it could offer cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The recommendation comes as government data show the outbreak has surpassed 4,000 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths since it was declared in mid-May. The outbreak has spread across 53 health zones in five provinces, with Ituri remaining the epicentre.The latest Ministry of Health situation report cited 4,053 confirmed Bundibugyo cases and 1,850 deaths. According to the supplied material, 87% of cases are in Ituri... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Europe closes higher as DAX leads, precious metals surge and natural gas slips
Executive summary: European equities finished higher, led by a sharp DAX advance, while precious metals posted outsized gains and natural gas fell. The move came alongside a firmer euro and pound, a softer dollar against the yuan, and a modest pullback in Brent crude, leaving the session defined by risk appetite in stocks and a powerful bid in metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Trump renews 2020 election fraud claim, urges passage of Save America Act
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 7 August 2026 at 12:34 BST: "They should say, instead, it was the most CROOKED & CORRUPT Election in History! President DJTNew evidence further undermines claim that 2020 election was 'most secure' in history: https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/new-evidence-further-undermines-claim-2020-election-was-most-secure" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 7 August 2026 at 12:34 BST: He is again framing the 2020 election as illegitimate and explicitly calling for passage of the Save America Act, signaling continued focus on election administration, ballot integrity, and voting rules rather than a new foreign-policy shift. The post reinforces a long-running Trump... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
US push for Hormuz naval coalition stalls as Europe hesitates
The United States is still trying to assemble an international naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz, but key European partners appear reluctant to move ahead. The effort is aimed at escorting vessels through the strategically vital waterway, where disruption has continued to strain the global economy. According to the supplied material, the United Kingdom and France had previously left open the possibility of taking part, but now seem unwilling to proceed without clearer conditions.The reporting says Washington has spent months promoting the idea of a coalition to secure shipping in the strait. It adds that the plan was first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
North Korea fires ballistic missile as Kim Yo-jong threatens Japan
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Thursday toward the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, according to the supplied report, in a move that came after Kim Yo-jong issued fresh threats against Japan. The launch was detected from the Wonsan area and tracked toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. It adds to already elevated tensions between Pyongyang, Tokyo, Seoul and Washington.The report says Kim Yo-jong warned two days earlier that North Korea could make "new military choices" and accused Japan of trying to conceal an ambition to become a military power.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
Iran accuses Trump of 'theatre diplomacy on loop' as Hormuz talks continue
Iran's parliament speaker has accused Donald Trump of using what he called "theatre diplomacy on loop" after the US president said planned strikes on Iran were cancelled and claimed a deal was close. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remarks in a social media post on Thursday, saying Washington was switching between military threats and negotiation offers as a pressure tactic. He urged the US to acknowledge the facts and honour its commitments.Trump said on Saturday that he had called off a planned large-scale military attack on Iran, claiming that Tehran and other countries in the region had asked for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 as Middle East tensions and Ukraine war intensify
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said the Ebola outbreak has passed 4,000 confirmed cases, prompting a major escalation in the response as there are concerns the virus may be mutating. 🔗In the Middle East, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepened as Iran enforced a near total closure of the waterway while indirect talks with Oman continued, and shipping groups warned against any compulsory transit charges. 🔗 🔗 Iran also tightened internal security at home, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was very difficult after the reported wounding of the leader.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 20:27 LONDON
Argentina will not retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties over Milei remarks
Argentina says it will not take diplomatic retaliation after Brazil downgraded relations in response to President Javier Milei's latest public attacks on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said Buenos Aires would not answer with its own measures after Brasilia said it would handle the relationship through a charge d'affaires rather than a full ambassador. The move marks the lowest point in ties between the neighbouring countries since Milei took office in 2023.Brazil's decision followed Milei's television interview on Sunday, in which he again called Lula "a thief", "corrupt" and an "ex-convict". Lula spent 580 days... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 18:36 LONDON
Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh amid extradition pressure and death sentence row
Sheikh Hasina has renewed her pledge to return to Bangladesh, saying she is prepared to face arrest, prison or even death if she goes back. Speaking by audio from New Delhi at an event marking the second anniversary of the end of her 15-year rule, the former prime minister said fear would not determine her duty to her supporters. Her remarks come as Bangladesh continues to press India for her extradition and as anger over her case remains visible on the streets of Dhaka.Hasina, 78, said she knew she might be detained and sent to prison, but insisted she could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets rally on risk-on mood
Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports, with Odesa among the main targets, damaging port infrastructure and adding pressure on export routes that are already under strain. NATO says it is working urgently to supply Ukraine with air defences after Kyiv failed to intercept any of the Russian ballistic missiles fired in Wednesday's overnight strike. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel said two reserve soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon as fighting with Hezbollah continued near the border. The Israeli military also said it would keep operating proactively in Gaza, even as Prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 08:39 LONDON
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Israel says two reserve soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said two reserve soldiers were killed during combat in southern Lebanon on Thursday, as fighting with Hezbollah continued in the border area. The deaths were reported amid ongoing military activity in a region that has remained a focal point of the conflict. The latest fatalities add to the pressure on efforts to contain the violence along the Lebanon-Israel frontier.According to the supplied material, the soldiers were killed while Israel was fighting the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. No further details were given in the row about the circumstances of the combat, the unit they served... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 06:29 LONDON
US refunds about $100bn in tariffs after Supreme Court strike-down
The United States has refunded about $100bn in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he used emergency powers to impose many of the levies. Customs officials said the repayments have been made since the court's February decision, which struck down a large part of the tariff regime. The filing was made in the US Court of International Trade and gives the clearest official picture yet of the scale of the refunds.According to US Customs and Border Protection, more than three-quarters of $128.68bn in tariff revenues identified as potential and certified refunds have now... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
Israeli court blocks plan to surround prison with crocodile-filled moat
A Jerusalem court has temporarily blocked a government plan to place Nile crocodiles around Ketziot Prison in southern Israel. The ruling has opened a legal and political dispute over a proposal that had been discussed for months but had only recently drawn wider public attention. The prison is in the Negev Desert near the Egyptian border and holds many Palestinian prisoners, including some accused of involvement in the 7 October 2023 attacks.The temporary injunction was announced by the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday, local time, preventing the Israel Prison Service from moving ahead with the crocodile deployment. The plan had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
Malaysia pauses Rohingya repatriation plan amid safety concerns
Malaysia has said it will not return 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives would be at risk, as the government continues to review a repatriation plan announced last week. Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said on Wednesday that the foreign and home ministries were still assessing the proposal before any decision is made. The announcement comes amid renewed scrutiny of the safety of Rohingya refugees and the conditions they could face if sent back.Fadzil said Malaysia would only proceed after determining whether the refugees would face persecution or threats to their lives on return. He said the government was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Russian-linked disinformation campaign targets Gabriel Attal ahead of French presidential election
French authorities say a Russian-linked disinformation operation has targeted presidential candidate Gabriel Attal, in what officials described as another attempt to interfere in the country's political debate ahead of next year's election. The campaign was detected by Viginum, France's state body responsible for countering online disinformation, which said it identified the operation the day before. Officials said the material was aimed at the former centrist prime minister and appeared on X in posts impersonating legitimate French media outlets.According to the information provided by security sources, the operation was attributed with a high degree of confidence to the pro-Russia Matryoshka network.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza, Hormuz and West Bank tensions deepen across several fronts
At least 17 people were killed and more than 40 injured in another overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, with rescue work still under way as officials warned the toll could rise. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital and surrounding region showed Ukraine urgently needed more air defences. 🔗 🔗Ukraine also said a Russian drone chased a fruit and vegetable seller around his stall in Kherson before exploding beside his van, and Zelenskyy shared footage of the attack. Kyiv further said North Korea is deploying a missile unit with six launchers and 120 ballistic missiles to western Russia,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
Miliband urges US to reopen Strait of Hormuz ahead of first one-to-one talks with Rubio
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has called on the United States to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as he travels to Washington for his first official one-to-one meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He said free passage through the Gulf waterway was essential to ease cost-of-living pressures on British families. The talks are also expected to cover the war in Ukraine and what Miliband described as the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.Miliband said he was looking forward to his second meeting with Rubio, after the pair first met on the sidelines of a foreign ministers' summit in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:06 LONDON
Nigeria orders 80% pay rise for junior soldiers amid worsening insecurity
Nigeria has ordered a pay increase of up to 80% for junior soldiers as President Bola Tinubu seeks to bolster the armed forces against worsening insecurity across the country. The move affects the lowest-ranking personnel and comes as the government faces pressure over violence linked to banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and separatist unrest. It is the second salary increase in a month for privates, who will now receive $132 a month from September.The latest rise follows a July decision by the defence minister to lift monthly wages for privates from $36 to $73. Tinubu said the increase reflected the government's "deep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
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France disputes Reform UK navy plan to return Channel asylum seekers
France has rejected a Reform UK proposal to use the Royal Navy to intercept and return asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, as the party set out a plan it calls "Operation Fortress". The proposal was presented by Nigel Farage as a future policy if Reform UK wins power, and he described it as a "rescue and return" mission rather than pushbacks. The row has quickly become a dispute between the party and French officials over sovereignty, maritime law and the practicality of carrying out returns at sea.Reform UK said the plan would involve deploying naval assets to stop small... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Surges Past 66,300 as Asia Rallies on Softer Oil, Strong Metals and a Firmer Risk Tone
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets closed broadly higher at the Tokyo close, led by a sharp jump in Japan and a powerful rally in South Korea. The Nikkei 225 rose +7.2% to 66,300.44, while the Kospi surged +16.9% to 6,620.90. Commodities were mixed but generally supportive for risk assets, with WTI crude down -11.0% and gold up +4.6%. The yen strengthened, USD/JPY fell -3.5% to 157.598, adding to the sense that global macro conditions were shifting quickly across equities, metals and energy. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal before Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Israeli military will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed. His comments push back against a draft agreement proposed by the White House and linked to Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The remarks cast fresh doubt on a plan that had been presented as a possible breakthrough in efforts to end the war.According to the supplied material, the draft would have seen Hamas begin disarming while Israel halted strikes and started withdrawing from roughly 60% of Gaza that it currently controls. Netanyahu said Israel had not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Settlement activity in the occupied West Bank has intensified as Israel moves toward elections expected in October, according to the supplied report. The article says the surge has raised concern that the settler movement is trying to deepen its hold on the territory. It also says the increase comes alongside a rise in settler attacks and new outposts.The report cites a warning from the United Nations last week that attacks by Israeli settlers, often carried out alongside Israeli forces, and the creation of illegal settlements and outposts had reached an all-time high. It says the trend has accelerated during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
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Major wildfire west of Athens forces evacuations as winds drive flames toward mountain communities
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a major wildfire west of Athens, with helicopters and water-dropping aircraft supporting the operation. Strong winds are pushing the blaze towards mountain communities, while crews work to slow its spread with firebreaks in forested areas. The fire has already destroyed homes and farmland, according to the supplied report.More than 1,000 people have been evacuated from the region, including more than 250 rescued by boat from beaches nearby. Evacuation orders were issued in the early hours of Monday for three more areas as the fire continued to advance. The response remains focused on protecting settlements and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 13:34 LONDON
US stocks near record high as oil falls after Trump claims Iran talks are under way
US equities moved close to record highs on Monday after President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were under way, while Brent crude fell sharply on the same day. The market reaction came amid conflicting accounts from Washington and Tehran about the status of the communications. The moves added a fresh financial-market dimension to the wider dispute over the war on Iran.The S&P 500 rose 1.5% and finished just below its closing record of 7,620.90 set on 2 June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.3% to a record high of 53,178.41, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.1% and remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
Trump approval falls to 35% in Reuters/Ipsos poll as economic ratings weaken
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 35%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey released on Monday, while 63% of respondents said they disapproved of his performance. The poll places his approval close to the lowest level recorded in his current term. It also shows that dissatisfaction extends beyond the overall rating, with approval of his handling of the economy at 28%.The survey questioned 4,505 adults in the United States online between 29 July and 3 August and has a margin of error of two percentage points. Trump's approval slipped from 37% in the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll, while disapproval rose from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled Russia for Paris amid election crackdown
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has said he has left Russia and is now in Paris after a series of moves by the authorities that blocked his political activity. In a video filmed with the Eiffel Tower in the background, the 63-year-old said he was "alive and free" but "not in Russia at the moment". He added that he needed "to get my bearings and figure out what to do next".Nadezhdin said he had recently been detained and then faced further pressure after announcing plans to run in September's parliamentary elections. According to the reports, the justice ministry designated him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
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Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta as migration surge eases
Spanish authorities said they began installing a 500-metre floating barrier off the Tarajal breakwater in Ceuta on Saturday morning after a sudden surge of crossings from Morocco. The measure came after Spain said crossings into the enclave had stopped overnight, following an unprecedented influx that drew alarm across the European Union. Officials said the barrier is intended to reinforce one of the main entry points into the territory and allow patrol vessels to move through a controlled channel.According to the government statement, Civil Guard police started laying the pneumatic barrier at 7:50 am local time, alongside a line of anchored... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Trump Threatens to Revive Anti-Weaponisation Fund Amid Blanche Confirmation Standoff
United States President Donald Trump has said he would push ahead with a controversial anti-weaponisation fund if his nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, is not approved. The remarks deepen a standoff with two Republican senators who are withholding support for Blanche's confirmation. The dispute centres on a $1.776bn fund that critics say would reward people who claimed political persecution.Trump made the threat in a post on Truth Social on Saturday, saying the fund would be "back on the table" if Blanche is not confirmed. He also said he would "push hard to get the Anti-Weaponization Bill" passed and keep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
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Labour retains Greater Manchester mayoralty as Bev Craig wins low-turnout vote
Labour has retained the Greater Manchester mayoralty after Bev Craig won the contest following a two-round count. Craig, who leads Manchester City Council, secured 47.15% of first-round votes before second preferences were added. The result keeps the post in Labour hands after a vote triggered by Andy Burnham's return to parliament.According to the published results, Craig finished ahead of Reform UK candidate Sian Astley, who took 21% in the first round. Because no candidate reached the 50% threshold needed for an outright win, the count moved to a second round. Labour then gained more than 58,000 additional votes from second... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
