Belgium finance and tax agency hit by cyberattack, taking MyMinfin offline
Belgium's Federal Public Service Finance said its digital services were disrupted on Wednesday by a cyberattack, forcing the temporary shutdown of its online tax portal and several other services. The agency said MyMinfin, the platform used by individuals and businesses to manage tax returns and other financial documents, had been taken offline as a precaution. Officials said they were investigating the incident and securing systems while services remained unavailable.The finance agency said some upcoming tax filing deadlines affected by the disruption would be extended, with new dates to be announced later. It did not give a timeline for when the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:34 LONDON
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EU opens talks with refiners as diesel squeeze raises energy security concerns
The European Commission has opened talks with refiners to try to increase fuel output at existing plants, as Brussels warns that Europe's shrinking refining base is leaving the bloc more exposed to energy shocks. The move comes amid a prolonged squeeze in diesel supplies and wider geopolitical instability affecting global fuel markets. Officials say the issue is now being treated not only as an economic concern, but also as a matter of security.Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said the situation should serve as a wake-up call, pointing to the strain caused by the war in the Middle East and attacks on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
Finland's Stubb delivers Bruges address on Europe, war, democracy and AI
President of Finland Alexander Stubb delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the academic year of the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, on 26 October 2026. The speech was framed as a reflection on Europe's past 30 years, its present security and political environment, and the next 30 years as seen from the perspective of students beginning their studies. Stubb opened by citing Reinhold Niebuhr's 1944 book The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness. He used the book's contrast between moral purpose and self-interest to frame his argument about democracy and human nature. He said... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 UK properties without power as clean-up continues
Around 90,000 properties in the United Kingdom were still without power on Monday after Storm Boelo battered parts of Scotland and northern England over the weekend. The storm also caused flooding and property damage, while repair crews continued work in difficult conditions. Strong winds and rain were forecast to continue on Monday, adding to the disruption.The Energy Networks Association said the remaining outages were concentrated in affected areas after a tough weekend for the network. Its chief executive, Leo Slade, said sustained winds of 50 to 85mph were hampering efforts to reconnect homes and businesses safely. He said engineers could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 09:05 LONDON
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Britain and France carry out first-ever joint nuclear drill in landmark defence step
Britain and France have carried out their first-ever joint nuclear exercise, in a move described by the French armed forces minister as a decisive milestone in bilateral defence cooperation. The drill involved RAF Typhoon jets and French Rafale fighters and took place this week under the operation name Rummy. According to the confirmed account, the aircraft took off from Saint-Dizier base in north-eastern France on Tuesday evening before conducting the exercise over the Mediterranean Sea.The operation was designed to simulate a response to a possible nuclear attack, but no real nuclear weapons were used. The French government confirmed the exercise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
