Russian Aeroflot plane remains stranded at Geneva airport after sanctions ban flights
A Russian passenger plane has remained parked at Geneva airport since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, after sanctions prevented it from leaving Switzerland. The Aeroflot Airbus A321, registered VP-BOE and named after Russian soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, landed in Geneva on 27 February 2022. It has stayed there ever since, becoming one of the more visible examples of how aviation sanctions have affected Russian carriers.The aircraft was due to return to Russia, but the following day Switzerland joined European countries in banning Russian aircraft from landing or taking off from its airports. That decision left the plane stranded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: UN tensions flare as Russia, Gaza and US China diplomacy dominate a crowded global day
Russia intensified its assault on Ukraine with a large overnight drone and missile barrage on Kyiv and Odesa, killing a teenage boy in the capital and leaving another person dead in the south, as the death toll rose and damage spread across both cities. 🔗At the same time, Washington said it was working to arrange a new round of trilateral talks to revive ceasefire efforts, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald Trump had made a final decision to grant Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot missiles. 🔗 🔗The war and wider Middle East tensions also dominated the United Nations General Assembly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
Canada's Carney says he has examined remote risk of US military attack amid tensions with Washington
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he examined the possibility of a US military attack against Canada, describing it as an extreme tail risk. His comments were made in an interview published on Wednesday and come as trade and sovereignty tensions between Ottawa and Washington continue to deepen. The remarks place an unusual national-security question inside a broader dispute that has already been shaped by tariffs, collapsed trade talks and repeated political rhetoric about Canada's future.Carney said the scenario was so unlikely that it should still be considered in risk planning, but not as a forecast of war. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 17:34 LONDON
Costa calls for stronger multilateralism, AI rules and UN reform at General Assembly
President António Costa used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly to argue that multilateralism remains the only workable response to the world's current crises. He said no country acting alone can prevent a pandemic, stabilise the climate, secure resilient supply chains, regulate artificial intelligence, ensure financial stability or deliver sustainable development. Costa said the same logic applies to peace. He said no country, however powerful, can build lasting peace on its own, and called for multilateralism that is strong, effective, representative and capable of delivering for people. He framed the central challenges as peace, the climate emergency,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Trump signals a China talks agenda centered on AI and DOJ guardrails
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The Ford's Theatre Lie is just another example of how the Fake News Media and the Dumocrats conspire together to make up false stories about "President Donald J. Trump." Shouldn't be allowed to happen. Our Country is desperately seeking a Free and Fair Press!" - "A big day with President Xi of China. Super Intelligence (SI) will be a big topic of discussion, but I want to leave it exactly where it is. Our guardrail is the DOJ!" - "The story that the White House, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
OECD trims UK growth outlook for 2027 amid Middle East conflict spillovers
The UK economy is now expected to grow slightly less than previously forecast in 2027, according to the OECD, which linked the downgrade to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and higher fuel prices. The Paris-based organisation said the UK will expand by 1.0% in 2027, down from an earlier estimate of 1.1%. It also raised its forecast for UK growth in 2026 to 1.1%, from 0.9%.The OECD said the short-term outlook for 2026 had improved because of solid domestic demand growth. But it warned that the picture for 2027 was weaker, as higher fuel prices were expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 09:30 LONDON
Canada pledges aid for Palestinians and signals trade restrictions over West Bank settlements at UNGA
Canada has announced C$100 million in new assistance for Palestinians and said it is considering trade restrictions on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The announcement came on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where several Western leaders have used their speeches to press for action on Gaza and the wider conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the funding is intended to help preserve the possibility of a two-state solution.Carney said 80% of the money will go to direct humanitarian aid, while the remaining 20% will support peace and security,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
G7 warns Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia after attack on Riyadh
G7 leaders have called on Yemen's Houthi movement to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping, after a renewed escalation that included a strike on Riyadh and reported Saudi strikes on Yemen's Mokha port. In a statement, the leaders urged the Houthis to immediately end military actions and threats against commercial vessels and to return to the political process in good faith. The appeal also came with a call for Iran to end its arming of and support for the group.The statement was issued by the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 08:59 LONDON
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Twenty countries and EU call for global AI oversight body ahead of UN talks
Twenty countries and the European Union have called for stronger international oversight of artificial intelligence, including the possible creation of a global body to set and enforce standards. The joint statement was released on Monday as world leaders prepare to discuss AI risks at the annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It says governments and industry should act immediately to ensure AI remains under human direction, oversight and control.The declaration was issued from the office of Finnish President Alexander Stubb and says countries should develop common standards, share reports of serious safety incidents and consider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:34 LONDON
Trump seeks Belarus potash deal amid Canada trade dispute
US President Donald Trump said Washington is working on a "massive" deal to buy potash from Belarus, signalling a possible shift in supply away from Canada as his administration intensifies a trade dispute with its northern neighbour. He said the price would be "substantially less" than what the United States is currently paying to Canada, describing the move as good news for American farmers and ranchers. The comments were made on his social media account and did not include any deal terms or a timeline.The announcement comes as Washington continues a quiet thaw with Minsk under Trump's second administration. Last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:31 LONDON
World leaders call for AI guardrails ahead of UN General Assembly in New York
Twenty-two world leaders have issued an urgent call for global guardrails on artificial intelligence, warning that rapid development could outpace the ability of governments and companies to manage emerging risks. The statement was released on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where AI safety is expected to be among the issues drawing attention. The leaders said AI must remain under human control and that current efforts to ring-fence the technology have been failing.The declaration was backed by a coalition of middle powers including Australia, Finland, Norway, Canada, Singapore and the European Commission. Australia's prime minister,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 19:30 LONDON
Macron and Carney deepen France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have pledged closer cooperation after meeting in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Atlantic coast. The talks brought the archipelago into the centre of a wider diplomatic message about sovereignty, trade and strategic autonomy. The visit was the first by a French president to the territory since 2014 and the first by a Canadian prime minister.The two leaders said they wanted to strengthen ties across space, climate, energy and trade, while also addressing what they described as rising geopolitical tensions and pressure on democratic values. Carney said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
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