Inside Putin's world of bunkers, body doubles and growing paranoia
As Russians go to the polls this weekend, a new account has described the private world surrounding Vladimir Putin, focusing on his security, his habits and the sense of secrecy that shapes his movements. The report centres on Valdai, a wooded area between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, where the president is said to have a holiday home across the water from the town. It also points to claims of a wider network of bunkers, a special train and body doubles, all presented as part of the security culture around him.The article says the area around Valdai is home to about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
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UEFA rejects Ireland request to avoid future draws with Israel
UEFA has rejected a request from the Football Association of Ireland to keep the Republic of Ireland and Israel apart in future competition draws. The dispute comes as the two teams are scheduled to meet in the Nations League on 27 September and 4 October. UEFA said such decisions are handled individually and are guided mainly by security considerations.The Irish association said its chief executive, David Courell, had asked UEFA whether the teams could be separated after they were paired in February's Nations League draw. UEFA said requests to avoid certain pairings are assessed case by case, taking into account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 16:32 LONDON
Trump claims U.S.-Denmark-Greenland agreement giving Washington permanent security control
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Many people think that the words "Artificial Intelligence" are inaccurate, and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Artificial Intelligence. A far more elegant and accurate description of this new phenomena would be Superior Intelligence (SI) or, Extreme Intelligence (EI) or, Supreme Intelligence (SI). This is a Poll, and I would appreciate everybody voting! Which is the best name for this ever growing "Revolution?"" - "BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as tech and crypto firm, banks and energy lag, gold and silver surge
Executive summary: Wall Street ended mixed, with the S&P 500 nearly flat, the Nasdaq higher and the Dow and Russell 2000 lower. Tech and chip shares helped offset weakness in banks, defense, energy and small caps, while commodities showed a sharp split, with gold and silver rallying and WTI crude sliding. Bitcoin and Ether also advanced, adding to the risk-on tone in parts of the market even as rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets softened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Israeli shelling injures civilians as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling injured two people in southern Lebanon on Friday as Israeli troops separately advanced towards border towns and briefly withdrew after a standoff with Lebanese forces. The incidents were reported in the Bint Jbeil and Marjayoun districts, underscoring how tensions in the south remain active despite recent diplomatic efforts. The Lebanese state-run National News Agency said the wounded were taken to Tebnin hospital after shelling hit Chaqra.The agency also reported shelling in Wadi Nahla on the outskirts of Shuqra, while Israeli forces withdrew from the outskirts of Deir Mimas after advancing earlier in the day towards the town's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil slumps, metals surge and FX swings sharpen the policy backdrop
Executive summary: European markets ended the session with a split picture, as the FTSE 100 eked out a small gain while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all finished lower. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities and FX, with Brent crude dropping sharply, silver surging, and the euro and pound both weakening against the dollar. The combination points to a market still balancing growth concerns, rate expectations and sector rotation. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Edges Higher, Dow and Small Caps Slip, Metals Rally on Dollar and Oil Moves
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed at 9:40 a.m. New York time, with the Nasdaq Composite and tech shares modestly higher while the Dow Jones, Russell 2000, banks, energy and defence stocks traded lower. Gold, silver and palladium advanced, Bitcoin also firmed, while WTI crude fell sharply. The move set points to a market still balancing rate expectations, commodity swings and currency pressure, with the weaker oil tape and stronger dollar helping explain the day’s cross-asset divergence. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
European markets open higher as metals surge, Brent eases and sterling slips
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by gains in the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50, while precious metals rallied sharply and Brent crude retreated. The move set points to a market still balancing higher-for-longer rate expectations, a stronger dollar and shifting commodity leadership, with sterling and the euro both softer against the US currency. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei surges, yen weakens, and precious metals extend rally
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading higher, with the Nikkei 225 jumping more than 2% as the yen weakened sharply and precious metals extended a powerful advance. The move came alongside softer crude and natural gas, while Hong Kong was little changed, Seoul slipped, and Sydney edged lower. The session points to a market still balancing rate expectations, currency moves, and commodity strength. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Yen Weakens and Silver Extends Breakout
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a split tone, led by a strong Nikkei 225 advance of +1.9% and a weaker yen, while Hong Kong and Seoul fell sharply. Silver was the standout commodity, jumping +3.8%, even as ether and several regional equity benchmarks traded lower. The move points to a market still balancing higher-rate expectations, currency pressure and selective risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Greenpeace says Russia is sabotaging power lines at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Greenpeace has accused Russia of deliberately sabotaging electricity supply lines at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine. The environmental group said the alleged campaign is being accompanied by claims blaming Ukraine, which it described as an effort to confuse and distract from the risks created by the occupation and the war. The allegation concerns one of Europe's most sensitive nuclear sites, where the loss of external power has repeatedly raised safety concerns.In a report published on Thursday, Greenpeace said it worked with London-based McKenzie Intelligence Services to analyse satellite imagery of the site. The group said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech leads, banks and defense lag after a rate-sensitive session
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite higher while the Dow Jones and Russell 2000 slipped. Meta, Apple and Microsoft helped power the tech bid, while banks and defense shares were under pressure. Gold and silver advanced, crude and natural gas eased, and the dollar strengthened against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as FTSE and DAX rally, silver surges and sterling weakens
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed but with clear leadership in London and Frankfurt, as the FTSE 100 and DAX posted solid gains while the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The standout move was in silver, which jumped more than 4%, while gold also firmed. By contrast, Brent crude fell nearly 2%, and both the euro and sterling weakened against the dollar, pointing to a market backdrop shaped by commodity strength, softer oil and a firmer US currency. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Leads, Banks and Energy Lag, Silver Surges on a Broad Commodity Bid
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher while the Dow and Russell 2000 slipped. Tech and AI-linked shares were firmer, financials and energy were under pressure, and metals were broadly bid, led by a sharp jump in silver. The move points to a market still rotating around rates, growth, and commodity sensitivity after the latest Fed-driven repricing. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as FTSE, DAX gain while euro and Brent weaken on higher dollar tone
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX advanced while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. FX moved against the euro and sterling, Brent crude eased, and the stronger dollar backdrop helped explain the cross-asset divergence. Metals were firmer, with silver and platinum higher, while gold was little changed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Kospi slumps, Nikkei edges higher, and dollar strength weighs on risk assets
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, led by a heavy selloff in South Korea and softer moves across Hong Kong and Australia, while Japan managed modest gains. The Kospi fell -4.5%, the Hang Seng lost -1.6%, and the ASX 200 slipped -1.0%. By contrast, the Nikkei 225 rose +0.2% and the Nikkei ETF gained +0.3%. The move came alongside a firmer USD/JPY, softer WTI crude, and gains in silver, palladium and platinum, underscoring a session shaped by rate expectations, currency pressure and uneven risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
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North Korea rejects denuclearization expectations during Vienna nuclear conference
North Korea has rejected expectations that it will give up its nuclear weapons, with Kim Yo-jong saying the country's status as a nuclear power is absolute and cannot be reversed. Her remarks were issued on Thursday and tied to the International Atomic Energy Agency's General Conference in Vienna. The statement is the latest public signal from Pyongyang that it sees its nuclear arsenal as permanent.Kim Yo-jong described calls for denuclearization as "idiotic" and dismissed them as routine and unrealistic. According to the statement, North Korea has already embedded its nuclear status in domestic law. She also said the country's arsenal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
UK trade unions back boycott and sanctions motion against Israel
The Trades Union Congress has voted to support a motion calling for boycotts and sanctions against Israel, in a move that marks the first time the UK labour federation has backed the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement. The vote took place on Wednesday at the organisation's annual conference in Brighton, southern England. The motion was passed unanimously, according to the supplied report, and was framed as a response to the war in Gaza and violence in the occupied West Bank.The congress represents more than 5.3 million workers across the United Kingdom. The motion called on the organisation to take action against... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 19:06 LONDON
Israeli drone strike in Gaza City kills paramedic and schoolboy in double-tap attack
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City killed a paramedic and a 15-year-old schoolboy in what was described as a double-tap attack in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, north of the city. The first strike hit a group of Palestinians and injured Palestinian Civil Defence paramedic Sharif Shadi Labad. A second strike then hit the same area as people rushed to help him, killing Mohammad Abdul Zinati and wounding others.According to the supplied material, the attack took place on Tuesday despite the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that was referenced in the report. Israeli forces said they were targeting Hamas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill at least 13, including six children
Israeli strikes on a town in southern Lebanon have killed at least 13 people, including six children, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The attacks hit Kfar Rumman amid a sharp rise in cross-border violence in recent days, raising fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign despite a ceasefire reached in June. Rescue workers used heavy machinery through the morning to search the rubble of a residential building that was struck as children were preparing for school.The health ministry said 12 people were killed in the strike on the residential building, including six children and three women, while a separate drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 16:00 LONDON
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THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
