Latvia's United List wins parliamentary election as populists gain ground
Latvia's centre-right United List has won the country's parliamentary election, according to preliminary results released after almost all votes were counted. The party led with 35.4% of the vote and secured 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, a record for the post-independence era. The result points to a continued pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course for the Baltic state, which borders Russia and has made security a central political issue.Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, who took office in May, said the outcome was stronger than expected and in line with exit polls. He said the result showed that people wanted change and linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 13:04 LONDON
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Brazil votes in deeply polarised election as Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro face tight race
Polls have opened in Brazil's presidential election, with voters choosing between left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. The vote is taking place across a country with about 160 million registered voters, and it will also decide lawmakers, governors and senators. If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes, the top two contenders will go to a runoff on 25 October.The contest is being fought as a close race, with opinion polls showing Lula holding only a narrow lead that could tighten further in a second round. Lula, of the Workers' Party, is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Ethiopian forces enter Mekelle as TPLF says it has temporarily withdrawn
Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters have entered Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, after the Tigray People's Liberation Front said it had temporarily withdrawn from the city. The reported advance marks a further shift in control after government forces recaptured the main regional airport earlier in the day. A source close to the pro-government Tigray Peace Forces said fighters entered the city centre on Saturday afternoon, followed by the Ethiopian military.The TPLF said in a statement on social media late on Saturday that it had "temporarily moved out of Mekelle" to "operate from somewhere else". A humanitarian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza, North Korea and regional tensions deepen
Kyiv was hit again by a Russian strike on a major bridge on Sunday morning, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was in the city for talks, underscoring the pressure on the Ukrainian capital amid renewed attacks. 🔗In the Middle East, a strike in Gaza City killed two Christian women, Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al Najjar, in the Remal neighbourhood, prompting mourning from church leaders as the war continues to exact a heavy civilian toll. 🔗 Houthi forces also took control of the Red Sea city of Mocha, leaving thousands of civilians trapped in the district as conditions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Oct 2026 12:21 LONDON
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Spain housing protests intensify after parliament rejects rent and eviction measures
Tens of thousands of people rallied across Spain on Saturday after parliament rejected two government decrees aimed at easing the country's housing crisis. Demonstrations were reported in Madrid and dozens of other cities, as protesters called for affordable housing measures and a general strike. The protests followed a parliamentary vote on Friday that blocked the measures proposed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's minority left-wing coalition.The rejected decrees were designed to protect renters and make housing speculation harder. One would have sought to stop evictions of vulnerable people, tighten restrictions on short-term leases, and offer tax incentives for renting and new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs wins parliamentary election and faces coalition talks
Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has won the country's parliamentary election, with his centre-right United List emerging as the largest party and securing 42 of the 100 seats in parliament. He now has to assemble a new coalition to continue governing. The result gives his pro-European and pro-Ukrainian camp a strong position, but it does not by itself provide a majority.Mr Kulbergs said the margin of victory was wider than he had expected after exit polls pointed to a strong showing for his party. He said the result showed that people wanted change, and linked that to economic growth and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Houthis consolidate control in Mocha as civilians remain trapped
Houthi forces have taken control of the Red Sea city of Mocha, leaving thousands of civilians still in the district as conditions deteriorate, according to residents and local accounts. The city lies on Yemen's western coast, close to the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a major shipping chokepoint. People in and around Mocha say the takeover has changed daily life quickly and has deepened fears among families who did not flee.Residents said Houthi forces entered Mocha on 10 September, after which fighting shifted along the coast and some families moved towards Aden, Taiz and Lahij. One resident, Nabil, said he watched displaced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 10:04 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition rejects Houthi claim of Riyadh attack as fighting intensifies
The Saudi-led coalition has dismissed Houthi claims that they targeted Riyadh with missiles and drones, saying the allegations were misleading. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the group was trying to divert attention from its losses and growing public anger, according to the supplied report. The exchange comes as fighting between the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government forces has intensified.The Houthis said they had struck an Aramco oil facility near Riyadh and claimed the attack caused large fires. The coalition did not confirm that account in the supplied material, and no independent verification of damage or casualties was provided. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:37 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Gaza, Ukraine and Africa conflicts dominate as markets stay mixed
Israeli airstrikes and West Bank violence dominated the day, with a strike on an apartment building in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood killing five Palestinians, while the World Health Organization warned that repeated delays in getting medicines, prosthetics and other supplies into Gaza could have devastating consequences. 🔗 🔗In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and journalists at several locations, and residents of Ras al-Ahmar said a new barrier had cut off water, animal feed, healthcare access and movement for their Bedouin community. 🔗 🔗Israel's Supreme Court overturned a ban on the country's two main Arab-majority political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Oct 2026 18:23 LONDON
Trump urges 2026 turnout push and links GOP control to $5,000 payment promise
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Republicans must WIN the 2026 Midterm Elections, and we must use every appropriate tool, Whether you vote early, absentee, by mail, or in-person, we must "swamp" the Radical Left Dumocrats with massive turnout! SO IMPORTANT, PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE. TRUMPhttps://swampthevoteusa.com/" - "If Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 Midterm Elections, I'm going to give all Adult Citizens in the United States of America, $5, 000. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to signing... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Kyiv bridge hit as Libya talks falter and Brazil, Latvia head to the polls
Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, hitting Kyiv’s Northern Bridge and damaging the road surface and trolleybus overhead wires, while emergency crews worked at the scene. The attack underlined the pressure on the capital as the wider campaign against energy and transport sites continues. 🔗In the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates said the FlyDubai co pilot accused of attacking the captain on flight FZ1073 used a crash axe and tried to carry out what it described as a terrorist attack, as the investigation continues. The case has raised fresh questions about security and the circumstances on board the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Oct 2026 12:22 LONDON
Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty
Polls have opened in Latvia for a parliamentary election dominated by security concerns, cost-of-living pressures and fears linked to Russia. Voting began at 8am local time and is due to close at 8pm, with the first results expected within hours and the final outcome likely to become clear after midnight. The contest is being watched closely because it could determine whether Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs keeps enough support to form a workable coalition.The supplied material says Mr Kulbergs' centrist United List is leading opinion polls on about 14% of the vote, with the pro-Russian Sovereign Power close behind. Latvia's parliament,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:34 LONDON
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Ethiopia conflict fears spread across the Horn of Africa as ties with Eritrea severed
Addis Ababa has accused Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups as renewed fighting involving the Ethiopian military and an opposition coalition raises fears of a wider regional spillover. The latest tensions come within days of fresh confrontations and follow the collapse of an agreement that had ended the previous war between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and Tigrayan forces nearly four years ago. Eritrea and Ethiopia have since severed diplomatic ties after reciprocal moves, deepening an already fragile regional picture.Khartoum and Cairo have denied involvement in the conflict, according to the reporting, while the Ethiopian government has maintained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions rise as Flydubai probe widens and Russia steps up pressure on Ukraine
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group toward waters around Iran, widening its military buildup in the Middle East as tensions rise across the region. 🔗The Flydubai cockpit attack case has escalated into a multinational investigation after an Israel bound flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, with the captain saying he opened the cockpit door after being attacked by his co pilot. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Donald Trump has warned Iran it would be hit very hard if it is found to be linked to the incident, while Israel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Oct 2026 18:20 LONDON
Ethiopia fighting intensifies in Tigray as pro-government forces claim advances toward Mekelle
An armed group aligned with Ethiopia's government has said it is close to taking full control of the northern Tigray region, as residents reported federal forces moving closer to the regional capital, Mekelle. The claim was made by the commander of the Tigray Peace Forces late on Thursday and could not be independently verified. It comes amid renewed fighting that has spread across parts of northern Ethiopia after weeks of rising tension.The commander said Tigray People's Liberation Front forces had been wiped out, while the TPLF chairperson, Debretsion Gebremichael, acknowledged that federal forces had occupied some parts of the region.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Flydubai cockpit attack, Ukraine fighting and global tensions dominate noon brief
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the captain said he was attacked in the cockpit by his co pilot, with the aircraft later landing safely and the pilot describing the moment in detail. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia said a drone hit an electricity distribution station in Medina that supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, while the Houthis denied carrying out the attack. 🔗 Jordan is also being urged to consider its response as a former interior minister warned that the West Bank situation is moving beyond isolated security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Oct 2026 12:26 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Iran, Ukraine and Gaza crises escalate
Donald Trump has warned Iran it would be hit very hard if it is found linked to the attack on a flydubai flight to Israel, as the UAE investigation widens and the United States sends a third aircraft carrier toward waters around Iran. The move underlines a broader American military buildup in the Middle East. 🔗 🔗Separately, a FlyDubai passenger jet carrying 174 people made an emergency landing in northwestern Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit, with Saudi officials saying the aircraft had been bound for Tel Aviv. The incident is being treated as a security case and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Oct 2026 08:40 LONDON
Algeria lower house approves death-penalty bill for forest arsonists after deadly wildfires
Algeria's lower house has approved a penal-code amendment that would allow the death penalty for certain arson-related offences, following deadly wildfires in the country's north-east. Members of the National People's Assembly voted to back the change on Thursday, according to the supplied material. The measure now moves to the upper house, the Council of the Nation, before any final ratification by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.The amendment would apply to anyone convicted of acts seen as undermining public security and order, national unity, or economic and environmental stability. Tebboune called for the change in September after wildfires killed at least 12 people,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 18:04 LONDON
Iraq marks end of US-led anti-ISIS coalition mission as withdrawal completes
The US-led coalition has formally ended its anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq after more than a decade, with the final phase of the withdrawal now complete. The move was marked in Baghdad as a sovereignty milestone, while also prompting concern that armed groups aligned with Iran could gain more room to operate. The coalition had deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014, when Islamic State seized large areas of territory and triggered a wider regional security crisis.The end of the mission follows a 2024 agreement between Washington and Baghdad to wind down the coalition in stages. US troops had already... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete
The Pentagon has said the final United States and coalition troops deployed to Iraq for the anti-ISIL mission have left the country. The departure was described as an orderly exit from Erbil Airbase in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. The announcement marks the end of a long withdrawal process and a further step in Iraq's security transition.Defense Department spokesman Sean Parnell said the remaining US troops, other international coalition forces and equipment had all departed from Erbil. He said the move represented the success of a 12-year campaign that defeated ISIL as an organised military threat in Iraq and across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 18:07 LONDON
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Last US and UK troops leave Iraq, ending anti-IS mission
The last British and American troops have left Iraq, bringing an end to the coalition military mission against Islamic State in the country. The withdrawal marks a major security transition for Iraq, which says its own forces are now fully responsible for national security and stability. The final UK personnel departed from Irbil in the northern Kurdistan region, while US forces also left on Wednesday.The exit followed an agreement between the US and the Iraqi government signed two years ago, under which foreign troops were to withdraw by the end of this month. Around 100 British military personnel were among... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 13:02 LONDON
US completes troop withdrawal from Iraq after 12-year mission
The United States military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission that began with the campaign against the Islamic State group. The last troops and equipment have left the final air base in northern Iraq, according to the military. The handover marks the end of a major coalition presence and the start of a new phase in the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the departure from the base in Irbil was orderly. He said the move reflected the success of a 12-year campaign that defeated ISIS as an organised military threat in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 11:32 LONDON
Morocco appoints Fatima Zahra Mansouri as first female prime minister
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as prime minister, making her the first woman to hold the post in the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday, four days after the results of parliamentary elections were published. Mansouri has been asked to form a new government and begin coalition talks.The Royal Palace said Mansouri will lead the next administration after her centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most votes in the election. Morocco's electoral system makes it difficult for any single party to secure an outright majority, which means coalition-building is usually required. Mansouri, who is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 06:00 LONDON
Northern Ireland Drumcree parade blocked by protesters in Portadown
Hundreds of protesters blocked a road in Portadown, County Armagh, on Sunday, preventing a contentious Orange Order parade from going ahead. The Drumcree procession had been due to proceed for the first time in 30 years after late legal challenges, but the route remained blocked as police vehicles stood nearby. The scene drew in senior political figures and revived one of Northern Ireland's most sensitive parade disputes.Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill joined the protesters, while Orange Order members and Democratic Unionist Party politicians gathered about a mile away waiting for the road to clear. The supplied report says most... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 01:29 LONDON
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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 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
