Man charged in UK over alleged assistance to Iran's intelligence service
A 39-year-old man has been charged in the United Kingdom with a National Security Act offence after an investigation into alleged assistance to Iran's intelligence service. Vahid Aberi, who is from Liverpool, was arrested in Birmingham on Wednesday and later charged following inquiries by Counter Terrorism Policing. Police said searches were carried out at properties in Birmingham and Liverpool as part of the investigation.Aberi was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later. The charge follows what investigators described as a national security case linked to suspected activity involving a foreign intelligence service. Commander Helen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: US Iran strikes widen as Ukraine toll rises and global tensions ripple
The United States kept up airstrikes on Iran for a sixth straight night, while Iranian state media said new hits damaged civilian and transport infrastructure, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict. 🔗Tehran also accused Washington of striking near a children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz, saying 211 patients had to be evacuated after the blast came close enough to force the move. 🔗 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps separately warned that the Bab al Mandeb Strait could become a new front in its war with the United States, adding to pressure on shipping routes already under strain. 🔗Shipping risks in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Jul 2026 08:38 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei and Kospi Slide as Asia Splits on Chip Stress, Stronger Yen and Risk Rotation
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan and South Korea under heavy pressure while Hong Kong outperformed. The Nikkei 225 fell -4.6% to 64,141.12 and the Kospi dropped -6.5% to 6,820.6, while the Hang Seng rose +1.5% to 24,542.01. Moves in gold, oil and the yen were modest, but the scale of the equity selloff points to a sharp risk reset in regional markets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui buries people and buildings as rescue operation continues
A large landslide has struck Pengshui, in south-western China's Chongqing municipality, trapping people under rubble and damaging residential buildings. The incident happened on Friday morning on the banks of the Wujiang River, according to the supplied report. Verified footage from the scene shows large boulders covering a buried roadway and collapsed buildings, including houses.Seven people have been pulled from the rubble alive, according to state news agency Xinhua. It remains unclear whether there have been any deaths. A witness identified as Mr Xie, who owns an auto repair shop in the area, said he saw boulders falling down the mountainside... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 06:30 LONDON
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US expands strikes on Iran as Gulf retaliation spreads
The United States continued airstrikes on Iran for a sixth consecutive night, with Iranian state media reporting new hits on civilian and transport infrastructure early on Friday. The latest round was said to include bridges in Bandar Khamir, a coastal city on the Strait of Hormuz, as well as Iranshahr airport and a train station in Bandar Abbas. Iranian reports said at least seven people were killed, including three in Bandar Khamir.US Central Command said its forces struck dozens of targets in the latest operation. It said fighter jets, aerial drones and warships launched precision munitions against Iranian military targets,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Japan revises imperial succession law while keeping ban on female emperor
Japan's parliament has enacted revisions to the Imperial House Law that change how the imperial family can be maintained, while leaving the ban on female emperors in place. The move allows women in the royal family to keep their status if they marry commoners, and it also opens the door for distant male relatives to rejoin the imperial family. The legislation was passed on Friday and is being described as a historic change to a system that has long governed Japan's hereditary monarchy.The new rules are intended to address concern over the shrinking size of the imperial family. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 05:00 LONDON
Canadian wildfire smoke worsens across US Midwest and Northeast as Detroit records worst air quality
Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada has spread across a broad swathe of the United States, prompting officials to warn residents to stay indoors or wear masks where possible. The haze has affected areas from the Great Lakes to the East Coast, with dangerous air quality reported in multiple states. Detroit recorded the worst air quality of any city in the world on Thursday, according to a monitoring company.Monitoring data cited by officials showed a pollutant index of 600 in Detroit, which is twice the level considered hazardous by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Federal data also showed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 03:32 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,930 as missing count remains high
The confirmed death toll from the June earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,930, according to lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez. The United Nations estimates that as many as 50,000 people may still be missing, with many feared buried under rubble. The disaster, which struck almost a month ago, has left tens of thousands of people dead, wounded, displaced or still unaccounted for.Nearly 17,000 people are wounded, and 21,120 are living in shelters, according to the figures cited in the latest update. Venezuelan teams have been operating since the earthquakes struck, but displaced residents say the response has been slow. International rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
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At least 13 killed in strikes across Ukraine as attacks hit Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and other regions
Russian and Ukrainian strikes on civilian areas across several parts of Ukraine killed at least 13 people yesterday, according to local officials. The attacks were reported in Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, near Kharkiv, near Kupiansk and in Donetsk region. Officials said the strikes also damaged homes and other civilian infrastructure, including a religious institution and a pre-school.In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian guided bomb attack killed three people and wounded 15, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said. In Odesa, Russian missiles hit the Black Sea port city and killed two people, with Deputy Mayor Oleksandr Filatov confirming the fatalities at the scene. Other officials said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Vance accuses Israeli officials of trying to sway US opinion against Iran deal
US Vice-President JD Vance has sharpened his criticism of some members of the Israeli government, accusing them of trying to influence American opinion to keep the war with Iran going. In an interview published on Wednesday, he told conservative podcaster Joe Rogan that he trusted some people in the Israeli government, but said others were "manipulating and trying to change American public opinion to keep the war going on indefinitely". He said there was a "very discreet, extremely well-funded campaign" aimed at derailing negotiations and the agreement with Iran.Vance said the effort was designed to pull the United States away... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 23:29 LONDON
Nicaragua cuts diplomatic ties with Italy over Moro extradition dispute
Nicaragua has severed diplomatic relations with Italy after a renewed dispute over the extradition of Alessio Casimirri, a man convicted in the 1978 kidnapping and murder of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro. Nicaragua's Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday, saying the rupture was a response to comments made by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The move marks a sharp escalation in a long-running disagreement between the two countries over Casimirri's status.Tajani had criticised Nicaragua for harbouring Casimirri and granting him citizenship. Speaking at a summit of the European People's Party in Madrid, he said Italy had nothing in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 21:36 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads faster than any previous outbreak, WHO says
The World Health Organization has warned that Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo faster than in any previous outbreak, as the country's case count continues to rise. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than 2,000 confirmed cases have now been recorded, along with 796 deaths. He said the outbreak reached that level in less than two months, making it the third-largest Ebola outbreak on record.The latest figures cited on Thursday put the total at 2,073 confirmed infections, after 62 new cases were reported. WHO said the true tally could be at least double the official... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Dubai authorities deny reports of explosions in downtown city centre
Dubai authorities have denied reports that explosions were heard in the city on Thursday evening. Initial claims had suggested the booms were linked to missile interceptions, but the Dubai Media Office said the explosions did not occur in downtown Dubai. Officials also urged residents to rely on communications issued by the authorities.The clarification came after Euronews journalists in Dubai reported the denial from local officials. No casualties, damage, or confirmed blast site were included in the available material. The statement did not say what had prompted the earlier reports, and it did not confirm any incident in the city centre.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 20:05 LONDON
Tankers in Strait of Hormuz described as 'highly targeted' as southern corridor is shut
Commercial tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks were not random victims, but part of what shipping watchers described as a "highly, highly targeted" campaign, according to the supplied report. The latest disruption centres on the narrow waterway linking Gulf producers to global markets, where traffic has already been choked by Iranian action. The report says the pressure has now extended to the southern corridor, a route that hugs the Omani coastline and had been used as an alternative for oil and gas shipments.The supplied material says Iran decided last week to shut down that southern route as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
EU commissioner urges member states to cut visas for Russian citizens
The European Union's internal affairs commissioner has urged member states to reduce the number of visas issued to Russian citizens, saying current levels are incompatible with support for Ukraine. Magnus Brunner made the remarks during an informal meeting of EU justice and home affairs ministers in Dublin on Thursday. He said the bloc needed to do more to bring down visa numbers, which he described as still too high.Brunner said member states were being asked to reduce the number of visas they issue to Russian citizens. He noted that the figure was down from around four million visas a year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
US approves nearly $2bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions
The US Department of State has approved a potential $1.96bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, in a move aimed at strengthening the kingdom's air defences. The proposed package comes as regional tensions remain elevated, including renewed concern over Houthi missile threats and recent strikes linked to Sanaa airport and Abha airport. The sale was announced on Wednesday and is described as a foreign military sale.According to the State Department, the deal is intended to support US foreign policy and national security objectives by improving the security of Saudi Arabia, which it described as a major non-NATO ally. The department said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Gaza flare as markets track oil jump and mixed equities
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States said it had carried out strikes across southern Iran for a fifth day and disabled tankers that ignored repeated warnings, as Washington reimposed a blockade and tensions with Tehran deepened. Iranian officials said the attacks had spread across the south, while a Tehran billboard showing Donald Trump in a coffin underlined the hardening mood. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The confrontation also raised wider shipping fears. India told shipping firms not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and analysts said a June memorandum on the waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 18:20 LONDON
Former motorway boss sentenced to 12 years over Genoa bridge collapse
An Italian court has sentenced Giovanni Castellucci, the former chief executive of Autostrade per l'Italia, to 12 years in prison over the 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa. The ruling came in a packed courtroom in the north-western city, where relatives of victims, lawyers, journalists and members of the public gathered to hear the verdicts. The case concerns one of the deadliest infrastructure disasters in modern Italian history, in which 43 people were killed.Castellucci received the longest sentence in the case and was convicted of complicity in multiple counts of manslaughter through negligence. In total, 32 people were convicted and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 18:06 LONDON
United States to impose 25% tariffs on thousands of Brazilian imports from July 22
The United States is set to impose 25% duties on thousands of Brazilian imports, with the measures due to take effect on 22 July. The new tariffs cover a wide range of goods, including sugar, apparel, paper and steel. They were announced as Washington moves ahead with a revised trade strategy under Section 301 of US trade law.The announcement was made late on Wednesday by the US trade representative. Section 301 allows the United States to investigate what it considers unfair trade practices and then impose levies in response. The tariffs were proposed last month and are now moving toward... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least five more people amid ceasefire breaches
At least five Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to the supplied reporting. The strikes hit several locations, including northern Gaza City, western Gaza City, eastern Gaza City and Khan Younis. The latest deaths come despite the October ceasefire agreement, which the reporting says has been violated on a near-daily basis.Palestinian health officials said one air strike near the northern neighbourhood of Tuffah in Gaza City killed two people. Another person was killed and several others were injured when a tent encampment for displaced Palestinians was bombed in western Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
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US and Iran enter fifth day of strikes as Washington reimposes blockade
US Central Command said it struck the oil tanker Belma in the Gulf after the vessel ignored multiple warnings while heading towards the Kharg Island oil terminal. The military said an aircraft disabled the ship by firing Hellfire missiles into its smokestack. The strike came as Washington reimposed a blockade of Iranian ports, sharpening an already tense maritime confrontation.According to the supplied material, Belma had entered the Gulf on Tuesday after passing through the Strait of Hormuz and was last reported about 100km south-east of Kharg Island. The tanker was said to be carrying no cargo at the time of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Chips and Tech Slide, Energy and Banks Lead Early Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened mixed, with the S&P 500 nearly flat while the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 slipped and the Dow edged higher. The sharpest move was in semiconductors, where SOXX fell nearly 8%, while energy, banks, crude, and several metals gained. The opening tone points to a rotation away from growth and AI-linked names and toward cyclical and inflation-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient and begins 42-day countdown to outbreak end
Uganda has discharged its last confirmed Ebola patient from an isolation centre at Mulago national referral hospital in Kampala, marking a key step in the country's response to the outbreak. The discharge on Thursday triggered a 42-day countdown before the outbreak can be officially declared over, provided no new infections are detected. Officials say the move also strengthens their case for countries to lift travel restrictions linked to the outbreak.The patient discharged was a Congolese national, according to the information provided by the health ministry. Uganda's health minister, Chris Baryomunsi, said the country was still not Ebola-free and that it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US strikes near Tehran as Ukraine unrest grows and Europe advances on enlargement
The US said it carried out another wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, including sites closer to Tehran than in earlier attacks, as tensions with Tehran deepened and a tanker was disabled in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗Hostility in Iran was also on display in central Tehran, where a billboard showed Donald Trump in a coffin with the words, we kill Trump, underscoring the sharp rise in anti US rhetoric. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel told Washington it intends to keep troops in designated security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, a sign it is not ready to pull... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 12:21 LONDON
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Kyiv hit again as Russian missile strike kills at least two
Russian ballistic missiles struck multiple areas of Kyiv overnight into Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring five others, including a child, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. The attack hit the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts of the capital and triggered large fires at a warehouse and an administrative building. Emergency crews were still working at the scene as firefighters battled the blaze and search teams checked damaged structures for survivors.Officials said falling debris also damaged nearby properties, adding to the disruption across the affected districts. The strike came just hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
EU Council and Parliament reach provisional deal on EUR 115 million AGILE defence innovation programme
The Council and the European Parliament have reached provisional political agreement on the programme for agile and rapid defence innovation, known as AGILE. The new EUR 115 million instrument is intended to provide rapid, agile and targeted financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises, including start-ups and scale-ups, working on emerging and disruptive defence technologies. The agreement is framed as an EU effort to put SMEs at the centre of defence innovation across the bloc. The text says SMEs are driving technological breakthroughs in critical defence domains in Europe but need support to move from prototype to operational capability. AGILE... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
New Zealand downgrades tsunami warning after South Island earthquake
New Zealand has downgraded a tsunami warning to a national advisory after a strong earthquake struck near Te Anau in the South Island's Fiordland region. The quake initially prompted coastal safety measures for parts of the west coast, including areas from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. Officials said the change followed a revision of the earthquake's magnitude to 5.9.The National Emergency Management Agency said the event was first assessed at magnitude 6.3 before being revised down. The agency said the quake occurred near Fiordland at 9:14 pm local time and that the advisory reflected a downgrade from warning status. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
Israel tells US it will keep troops in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
Israel has told the United States it intends to keep its forces in designated security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, according to a statement from the Israeli defence minister's office. The message came as US-mediated talks with Lebanon in Rome were described by Washington as positive, with pilot zones expected to begin implementation in the coming days. The development adds a new point of tension to already fragile negotiations over phased withdrawals in southern Lebanon.The statement said Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, spoke overnight with US defence secretary Pete Hegseth and stressed Israel's determination to remain in the security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
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Eleven die in fire at foster care facility in Algiers
A fire at a foster care facility in Algiers has killed 11 people and injured 19 others, according to Algeria's civil protection department. Firefighters were still working to extinguish the blaze early on Thursday morning, with emergency crews reporting that the fire was still active at 06:50 local time. The incident took place in Algeria's capital, where authorities said five people with special needs were moved to a safe location.The civil protection department said the ages of those killed and injured were not specified. Algerian state media reported that Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited two hospitals in Algiers to see... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 10:05 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and markets jolted by fresh strikes, while UK politics and trade shift
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States said it carried out fresh strikes across Iran, including on Greater Tunb island, after Tehran began targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf. Commercial shipping was being redirected as the confrontation widened and the US said it disabled a Curacao flagged tanker that ignored repeated warnings. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Iran said the attacks had hit sites across its south over the past week, while the latest exchanges underlined how quickly the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is spreading into maritime traffic and regional bases.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
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Bangladesh tribunal says bodies of July 2024 uprising victims were dumped in river near Dhaka
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal says investigators have found evidence that the bodies of many people killed during the July 2024 uprising were dumped into a river near Dhaka. Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam made the claim after visiting the Martyred Intellectuals' Memorial at Rayerbazar, where he also said some unidentified bodies were buried. The remarks add a new layer to the accountability process surrounding the unrest that shook the country last year.Islam said several hospitals did not follow rules requiring the registration of bodies and instead disposed of them as unclaimed remains. He added that in some cases families were allowed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
Starmer makes final Kyiv trip as prime minister and pledges continued UK support for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer is in Kyiv for what he says is his final visit to Ukraine as prime minister, where he is due to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky later on Thursday. In comments released ahead of the trip, he said Britain's support for Ukraine would remain "cast-iron" as he prepares to leave office. The visit comes as the UK seeks to underline its backing for Kyiv amid Russia's full-scale invasion, now in its fourth year.Starmer said the fortitude of the Ukrainian people since Russia's invasion in February 2022 had "preserved the security of Europe". He pointed to the UK's 100-year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 06:30 LONDON
UN says more than 500 feared dead in Myanmar boat disasters
The United Nations has said more than 500 people are feared dead after reports of two large boat disasters off Myanmar since late June. The incidents are believed to have involved vessels carrying mainly Rohingya passengers who left from Rakhine State. One boat is said to have lost contact shortly after departure, while another is believed to have sunk off the Ayeyarwady coast on 8 July.In a joint statement, the International Organization for Migration and the UN refugee agency said preliminary information indicated that the two boats may have capsized off Myanmar's coast. One vessel was believed to be carrying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
French PM Lecornu's Morocco visit advances diplomatic reset
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has begun his first official foreign visit in Morocco, in a two-day trip that runs from July 15 to 16. The visit is being used to deepen the recent rapprochement between Paris and Rabat into a broader strategic partnership. It comes after France recognised Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2024, a move that ended years of diplomatic ambiguity.Lecornu is travelling with about a dozen ministers, according to the supplied report, and the talks are covering defence, security, economic cooperation and investment. The visit is taking place in Rabat and is being presented as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 03:34 LONDON
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Trump says Iran freed wrongfully detained American citizen, calls it a goodwill gesture
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 15 July 2026 at 23:54 BST: "Iran has allowed an American Citizen, who was wrongfully detained in December of 2024 under the "presidency" of Sleepy Joe Biden, to leave the Country. She is now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition." "The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran!" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 15 July 2026 at 23:54 BST: Iran has allowed an American citizen, detained since December 2024, to leave the country and is now outside Iran in good condition. The... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Reform UK calls for round-the-clock protection for MPs after alleged targeted killing of Ann Widdecombe
Reform UK has called for all 650 members of parliament to receive round-the-clock protection if the party wins the next general election, following the alleged murder of its prominent figure Ann Widdecombe. The party said the former Conservative minister was found dead in her home last week, and counterterrorism police now believe the killing was a targeted attack. The announcement has added to concern about the safety of elected politicians in Britain.At a news conference, Reform's home affairs policy chief Zia Yusuf said lawmakers needed better security provision and accused other politicians and the media of fuelling hostility towards the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 01:33 LONDON
India-UK trade deal and social security pact come into force
India and the United Kingdom have brought into force their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, alongside a separate social security arrangement, in a move both sides say will deepen economic ties. The agreements took effect on Wednesday and are expected to change tariff treatment on a large share of goods traded between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the step as a significant moment in the bilateral partnership.Under the trade pact, 99% of Indian goods entering the UK and 90% of UK goods entering India will either be duty-free or face reduced tariffs. The parallel Agreement on Social... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
US military to begin testosterone screening for service members aged 30 and older
The US military will begin screening active duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The program takes effect immediately and is being presented as part of an effort to restore and optimise troop capabilities. Service members under 30 will be able to request testing.Hegseth announced the policy in a video posted on X, where he said the aim was to ensure troops have the right testosterone levels to operate at their best. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the mandatory screening will apply to all active duty and reserve component personnel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 00:02 LONDON
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Mexico rejects US DEA chief's claim of cartel links to government
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected remarks by the head of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration that suggested Mexico's government is aligned with criminal cartels. Speaking at her daily news conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum said the comments were baseless and sounded more like a political statement than one supported by evidence. The dispute adds to an already tense debate over how the two countries should cooperate on drugs and security.The comments came after DEA Administrator Terry Cole said on Tuesday that the Mexican government and cartel networks were "one and the same". Mexico's government responded that the remarks did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 22:34 LONDON
Syria arrests former colonel accused of chemical weapons crimes
Syrian authorities have arrested a former colonel they accuse of involvement in chemical weapons crimes under the government of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad. The Interior Ministry identified the man as Ahmed Habib Ali and said he was detained over allegations linked to sarin gas storage and manufacturing. Officials said the arrest is part of a wider series of detentions involving figures from the former administration.The ministry said Ali was responsible for sarin gas storage facilities and chemical manufacturing within Unit 417, described as a chemical weapons site near Damascus. It also accused him of supervising the manufacture of about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:32 LONDON
Burnham does not rule out wealth tax as he prepares to become prime minister
Andy Burnham has not ruled out a wealth tax, saying his incoming government may at some point need to ask for "a little more" in tax. The Labour MP, who is due to become prime minister on Monday, made the comments in an interview with former footballer and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker. He said he wanted first to review the state of the public finances and focus on "bringing people together" rather than creating "new divisions".Burnham said he was not prepared to rule anything out immediately, adding that decisions on tax would be difficult and would come... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 19:32 LONDON
World leaders arrive in Doha for mourning of Qatar's former emir
World leaders continued to arrive in Doha on Wednesday as Qatar observed the third day of national mourning for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The former emir, who ruled from 1995 to 2013, died on Sunday at the age of 74. The visits have turned the capital into a focal point for diplomatic condolences, with senior figures from Europe, the Middle East and Africa paying respects to Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.Among those expected in Doha is Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, whose visit comes as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high after renewed military exchanges... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: US Iran conflict escalates as oil jumps and global flashpoints multiply
The biggest story was the sharp escalation in the US Iran confrontation, with Washington resuming daylight air strikes, restoring a naval blockade on Iranian ports and warning that power plants and bridges could be hit next if Tehran does not back down. The renewed pressure has raised fears of a wider conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices higher again. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Tensions also spread beyond Iran itself. Iranian state media said a drone struck a military base used by the United States in Kuwait, and Kuwait separately confirmed attacks and damage, while the death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
Russian strikes kill six in Sumy and Odesa as attacks on southern Ukraine continue
Russian guided aerial bombs, missiles and drones struck the Ukrainian cities of Sumy and Odesa, killing six people and wounding others, according to regional officials. In Sumy, close to the Russian border, six guided aerial bombs hit medical and civilian facilities, leaving three dead and 17 injured. In Odesa, three more people were killed when missiles and drones hit industrial infrastructure, setting a warehouse on fire and damaging several lorries.Regional governor Oleh Hryhorov said firefighters extinguished burning vehicles outside a medical centre in Sumy while rescue teams evacuated survivors. He also said one of the victims was so badly injured... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil spikes, metals diverge and crypto rallies on risk appetite
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and DAX posting modest gains while the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which jumped nearly 10% and helped keep inflation and rate expectations in focus. Ether also surged more than 8%, while gold and silver fell, underscoring a sharp rotation across commodities and risk assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Iraqi prime minister meets Trump in Washington as US warns over armed groups
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has met US President Donald Trump at the White House in talks that focused on deepening economic ties, raising Iraq's oil output and broadening cooperation between the two governments. The meeting came as Washington and Tehran remain locked in renewed escalation, putting Iraq in a difficult position between two relationships it says it cannot afford to damage. Trump described al-Zaidi in warm terms during the visit, while both sides signalled interest in expanding economic engagement.Later in the day, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iraq to disarm Iran-aligned armed groups operating in the country. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
UK PPE fraud ring convicted over luxury spending and false glove deals
A PPE fraud ring has been convicted after a National Crime Agency investigation into false nitrile glove deals and fraudulent escrow arrangements linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The case involved Jogesh Bhandari, 59, of Loughborough, Craig Morris, 43, of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, and Frank Labruzzo, a US Assistant Attorney General at the Louisiana State Department of Justice. Bhandari owned and controlled a company set up in 2020 to buy and sell nitrile gloves during the pandemic. The NCA said the company made fraudulent representations in 2020 and 2021, while Labruzzo provided a fraudulent escrow service. An escrow account... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 15:03 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Oil Jumps, Crypto Rallies and Banks Lead Early Gains
Executive summary: US equities opened broadly higher, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all advancing in early trade. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude surged more than 12%, while Ether and Bitcoin also climbed sharply. Banks, energy stocks and tech shares were among the early winners, while gold, silver, defence stocks and natural gas traded lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Nine killed as protest march stalls in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
At least nine people have been killed in clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as a planned protest march toward the regional capital, Muzaffarabad, was temporarily stalled. The violence unfolded on Tuesday amid rising tensions linked to a protest movement led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee. Officials said the situation in and around Muzaffarabad was calm on Wednesday, but the unrest continued in other parts of the region.According to officials, security personnel raided a house on the outskirts of Rawalakot in Poonch district after receiving a tip-off about a weapons cache, but came under fire. One officer was killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 14:35 LONDON
EU and UK sign Gibraltar treaty as border checks are lifted
The European Union and Britain have formally signed a treaty on Gibraltar that is intended to end border checks between the territory and Spain. The agreement was signed in Brussels on Tuesday and is due to take effect from Wednesday, allowing thousands of people who cross the land border each day to do so without a physical checkpoint. It is being presented as a way to provide economic and trade certainty while preserving British sovereignty and the operation of UK military facilities.Under the new arrangements, Gibraltar residents will be able to cross into Spain using residence cards without passport stamps,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 13:01 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia, Iran and Sudan dominate a day of conflict, while UK and Australia face fresh domestic shocks
Russian drone and missile strikes killed three people in Ukraine's Odesa region overnight and damaged residential and port related infrastructure, as attacks on Black Sea ports continued. 🔗In the Gulf, Iran said it had launched fresh missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and other locations, while US officials reported strikes on Iranian linked targets across the region and a civilian toll was also reported. 🔗The United Nations human rights office said Sudan's war economy is helping sustain a conflict that has become self perpetuating, underlining how fighting and profiteering are now feeding each other.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 12:23 LONDON
Air India crash probe says draft final report may be ready in October
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has said a draft final report on last year's Air India crash could be ready in October. The update was filed in an affidavit to the Supreme Court, which is hearing matters linked to the investigation. The crash killed 260 people in total and remains one of the country's deadliest aviation disasters.The bureau said it is now in the analysis phase of the inquiry and expects that stage to finish in about six weeks. In the same filing, it said it had completed 49 of the 66 steps required in a serious aircraft accident investigation.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 11:32 LONDON
Iran executes Mohammad Amini Dehaghani over January protests amid widening crackdown on dissent
Iran has executed Mohammad Amini Dehaghani after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence in a case linked to the January 2026 protests, according to the judiciary. The execution was reported on Wednesday by the judiciary's news outlet, which said the legal process had been completed. Authorities described the case as part of a broader response to unrest that followed the protests.The judiciary said Dehaghani was convicted over alleged attacks during the protests in Dehaghan, in Isfahan province. It said he threw a Molotov cocktail at the governor's office on 9 January 2026, set the building on fire, attacked a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
Greater Manchester moorland fire merges with Tintwistle Moor blaze as firefighters warn of days of work
Firefighters in Greater Manchester are continuing to tackle a large moorland blaze near Dove Stone Reservoir after it merged with a separate fire at Tintwistle Moor. Crews said the combined fire is likely to take days to extinguish because of dry ground, steep terrain and changing winds. The blaze has sent smoke across a wide area of the region, adding to the scale of the response.Greater Manchester Police said a 20-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with arson over the fire near Dove Stone Reservoir. The fire broke out on Saturday in Greenfield, Saddleworth, and later joined with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 09:37 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as oil rises and Gaza, Ukraine and Asia face fresh shocks
Oil prices rose for a second session as the United States restored a naval blockade on Iranian ports, sharpening pressure on shipping routes and energy markets just as Donald Trump threatened to widen strikes on Iran to include power plants and bridges if Tehran does not back down. 🔗 🔗 🔗The confrontation also spread beyond the Gulf, with Trump dropping a planned 20% cargo fee on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and saying Gulf states would instead make investment and trade commitments, while the Strait remained the central fault line in the fast deteriorating stand off. 🔗 🔗Iran said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
Thames Water returns to profit as debt rises and funding runs through Q4 2026
Thames Water has reported a full-year post-tax profit after increasing customer bills by 40% last year. The company said it made £113m in the 12 months to the end of March, reversing a £1.51bn post-tax loss in the previous year. It also said it has enough debt funding to keep operating through to the fourth quarter of 2026.The utility's net debt rose to £18.5bn from £16.8bn over the same period. Thames Water said it had continued to fund the business through debt and internally generated cash flows. Chief executive Chris Weston said the company had made progress in turning itself... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Indian seafarer confirmed dead after attack on GFS Galaxy off Oman coast
The Indian crew member who had been reported missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman has now been confirmed dead. The confirmation came from the seafarer's family, according to the supplied report, after earlier accounts said one Indian national remained unaccounted for. The vessel had 11 Indian nationals on board when it came under attack, and 10 were rescued.India's Ministry of External Affairs said at the time that it condemned the attack on the vessel and that its embassy in Oman was closely monitoring the situation. It said it was coordinating with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 07:32 LONDON
China detains US seismologist Chen Youlin on espionage charges
China has detained a US seismologist who studies nuclear tests, with his family saying he has been held on espionage charges since November 2024. Chen Youlin, 54, was arrested during a trip to Beijing to visit family, according to a hostage advocacy group. The case has drawn attention because he has remained in detention for nearly two years and is the only US citizen currently designated as wrongfully detained.Chen specialises in using seismological data to track nuclear tests, including work related to North Korea. His wife, Rong Yufang, who is also a seismologist, said his research was public and collaborative... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 06:02 LONDON
US Senate revises Russia sanctions bill to soften tariffs on India and China
US senators have introduced a revised Russia sanctions bill that would ease proposed tariff measures aimed at major buyers of Russian oil and gas, while keeping broader pressure on Moscow. The legislation was first tabled in April 2025 and has now been updated as lawmakers seek to move it forward with bipartisan backing. It comes as the United States continues to weigh how to punish Russia over its energy revenues without sharply widening the economic impact on other countries.Under the revised proposal, the maximum tariff on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and natural gas would be cut to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
Trump threatens expanded strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges next week
US President Donald Trump has threatened to expand American attacks on Iran next week, saying power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran refuses to negotiate a peace deal. He said in an interview that the offensive would continue for as long as he considered necessary. The remarks came after new US strikes on Iran's southern coast, according to the supplied material.Trump said US officials had spoken with Iranian counterparts on Tuesday and had again pressed Tehran to reach an agreement. He warned that the situation would become much worse for Iran next week, adding that power plants and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 23:59 LONDON
Gaza strikes kill children and aid worker as hospital courtyard hit during week of attacks
Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza killed children, an aid worker and other civilians over the course of a week, according to the supplied report, which also says a hospital courtyard was hit in northern Gaza. The incidents described took place between 8 and 12 July and were spread across al-Mawasi, Gaza City, the Nuseirat area and the vicinity of Kamal Adwan Hospital. The report presents the violence as part of a continuing pattern of attacks during the war in Gaza.According to Palestinian health officials cited in the row, at least eight people were killed in strikes on 8 July,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Japan accelerates defence buildup as JS Nagara is handed over amid China-related tensions
Japan has increased its defence spending to a record high as it steps up a broader security overhaul shaped by concerns about China, North Korea and Russia. The latest development came with the official handover of the newly built warship JS Nagara to Japan's self-defence force. During a speech on the vessel, parliamentary secretary to the defence minister Yoshida Shinji said the move was needed to safeguard the country's territory.Mr Yoshida said the security environment around Japan was now the most severe and complex it had been since the end of the war. He said the JS Nagara would help... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Yemen's Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia with 'siege' after Sanaa airport strike
A senior Houthi official has threatened to impose a "siege" on Saudi Arabia after an attack on Sanaa International Airport that the group blamed on Riyadh. Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthi political bureau, said the movement would respond to what it sees as Saudi attacks by targeting Saudi airports. His comments came after the runway strike in Yemen's Houthi-held capital and a retaliatory missile salvo fired towards southern Saudi Arabia.The Houthis said the airport attack marked the end of the "de-escalation phase" of Yemen's war. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said the strike would not go unanswered, while al-Bukhaiti... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 17:32 LONDON
India responds to US and Canada developments in Nijjar killing case
India has responded to fresh developments in the case linked to the killing of pro-Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, after a recently unsealed US indictment named jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his aide Goldy Brar. In its first remarks on the matter, New Delhi said transnational organised crime has consistently been seen as a serious threat. It also said it remains committed to working with partners to combat terrorism and transnational organised crime.The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it had noted comments from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police deputy commissioner, Lisa Moreland, who said there was no evidence to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 15:32 LONDON
UN says June was deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in four years
The United Nations says June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in four years, with at least 293 people killed and 1,990 injured across the country. The monitoring mission in Ukraine said the toll was the highest monthly figure since April 2022, the second full month after Russia's invasion began. It said the rise was driven largely by long-range Russian attacks that hit urban centres far from the front line.The UN said the increase came as Russia intensified missile strikes and exploited Ukraine's shortage of air-defence missiles. It said densely populated areas, especially Kyiv, were among the main targets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
Sudan court sentences RSF chief Hemedti to death over West Darfur atrocities
A Sudanese court in the army-controlled city of Port Sudan has sentenced Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, to death after convicting him of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The ruling also imposed death sentences on 15 other senior RSF figures. The case centres on atrocities committed in West Darfur during Sudan's ongoing civil war.The verdict was delivered in absentia, and Hemedti's whereabouts are not publicly known. The Sudanese court said the convictions related to crimes committed in West Darfur, while the RSF has repeatedly denied accusations that it committed war crimes. The Sudan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 13:30 LONDON
EU races to agree new Russia sanctions before oil-price deadline
European Union ambassadors were holding last-ditch talks in Brussels on Tuesday in an effort to finalise a new sanctions package on Russia before a deadline that could force a higher cap on Russian oil prices. The proposed measures are intended to keep pressure on Moscow's energy revenues, which remain a central source of funding for the war in Ukraine. Officials said the talks were taking place after several member-state objections delayed agreement on the bloc's 21st sanctions package since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.If no deal is reached by Wednesday, the EU could be required to raise the oil price... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:04 LONDON
Fontainebleau forest wildfire south of Paris spreads to more than 1,300 hectares amid heatwave
French firefighters are continuing to battle two wildfires in the Fontainebleau forest south-east of Paris after the burned area grew to more than 1,300 hectares. The fires began on Sunday and spread rapidly across the UNESCO biosphere reserve as France endured another heatwave. About 1,000 people in and around Fontainebleau were evacuated, and rail and road traffic were disrupted during the busy holiday weekend.The response included four Canadair aircraft, two Dash planes and three water-bombing helicopters, alongside firefighters on the ground. By nightfall on Monday, about 600 firefighters remained mobilised, according to rescue commander Jean-Marc Sicard. The forest fire broke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 10:34 LONDON
Judge says Trump IRS settlement manipulated the court in self-dealing ruling
A federal judge in the United States has ruled that Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service manipulated the justice system. District Judge Kathleen Williams said the case was an unparalleled exercise in self-dealing, in a sharp rebuke of the settlement that followed. The ruling adds a new legal and political flashpoint to a dispute that began with the release of Trump's tax records.According to the court's findings, Trump sued the IRS after a contractor leaked more than two decades of his tax information to the press in 2020. The lawsuit was filed on January 29, a year after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 06:34 LONDON
Hungary parliament votes to remove President Tamas Sulyok in latest anti-Orban move
Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, in a move tied to the new government's effort to dismantle figures associated with former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The vote took place on Monday in Budapest and passed by 139 votes to six. If enacted, the measure would end Sulyok's term immediately and allow parliament to choose a new president.The amendment comes after Peter Magyar's Tisza Party won the April election and ended 16 years of rule by Orban's Fidesz party. According to the supplied material, Sulyok and other members of Fidesz boycotted the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to two more provinces as hospital staff strike
Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been disrupted by a strike at Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province, where staff say they have not been paid for months. The walkout came as officials confirmed that the virus has spread to two additional provinces in northern DRC. The hospital is treating Ebola patients in the area identified as the epicentre of the outbreak.Dozens of employees at the facility stopped work on Monday, including epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers and gravediggers. A health worker at the centre said staff had not been paid for two months, highlighting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27 as investigators examine electrical fault
Thailand's prime minister said 27 bodies were recovered after a fire tore through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in northern Bangkok, in one of the country's deadliest fires in recent history. The blaze broke out shortly before midnight on Sunday and spread rapidly through the venue, where people were trying to escape through thick smoke. Officials said the fire was brought under control about half an hour later.The city's medical department said 73 people were injured, including 25 who were critically hurt, while 32 had been treated and sent home. Witnesses described smoke coming from an electrical circuit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 18:31 LONDON
Counterterrorism police take over probe into death of UK politician Ann Widdecombe
Counterterrorism police in the United Kingdom have taken over the investigation into the killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe after new information prompted a change in the lead agency. Police said a 28-year-old man has been rearrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. The case had initially been handled by Devon and Cornwall Police, which last week said there was no evidence the death was terror-related or politically motivated.The switch was announced on Monday, with Laurence Taylor, head of National Counter Terrorism Policing, saying investigators now have "new information and evidence" and are pursuing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
UK outlaws three state-threat groups linked to Iran and Russia amid national security crackdown
The UK has expanded its national security response by outlawing three groups it says are linked to state threats from Iran and Russia. The new measures cover Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, and Russia's GRU Volunteer Corps. The move gives authorities fresh powers to treat support for the groups as a criminal offence.Under the new rules, supporting or assisting the groups can lead to up to 14 years in prison. Acts of sabotage carried out on their behalf can carry a life sentence. The government said the IRGC has been linked to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Bangladesh floods and landslides kill at least 50 as millions remain stranded
At least 50 people have been confirmed dead after flooding and landslides swept across Bangladesh following days of torrential monsoon rain. The disaster has left millions of people stranded, with food shortages reported in some of the worst-hit areas. The south-eastern city of Chattogram and surrounding districts have been among the hardest hit.The disaster management ministry said flooding across seven districts had disrupted daily life, isolated thousands of families and stranded 267,918 households. The affected districts are Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar and Habiganj. Officials said power outages, damaged roads and broken communication links were slowing rescue and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 02:32 LONDON
Malian army retakes Anefis after nearly a week of fighting, with about 30 soldiers killed
Mali's army says it has retaken the northern town of Anefis after nearly a week of fighting with Tuareg separatists and fighters from an armed group linked to al-Qaeda. The town, about 100km from the strategic city of Kidal, was captured on 4 July during coordinated attacks on army positions across the country. The latest battle marks a significant territorial shift in the north, where control of towns and supply routes remains contested.Army chief General Jean Elysee Dao said on state television that about 30 soldiers were killed and around 60 others wounded in the operation. He said some of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Major incident declared in north Wales as firefighters tackle Conwy Mountain wildfire
Emergency services in north Wales have declared a major incident as firefighters work to contain a large wildfire near Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass. Residents in nearby communities have been evacuated, and the public has been warned to avoid the area while crews continue their response. The fire is being tackled during a record-breaking heatwave that has also seen other grass and moorland fires reported across England and Wales.North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said on Sunday afternoon that it was operating in challenging conditions and that efforts to contain the Conwy Mountain fire were expected to continue for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Five killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes and gunfire continue despite truce
Israeli drone strikes and gunfire in Gaza killed at least five Palestinians on Sunday, including a nine-year-old girl, in incidents reported in central, northern and southern parts of the territory. The deaths were recorded in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood and east of Khan Younis. The latest violence comes despite the US-brokered truce that took effect in October.According to Gaza's Health Ministry, Tala Abu Matar was killed when Israeli gunfire hit an encampment on the eastern side of Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. Medics said a separate drone strike on a blacksmith's shop in Sabra killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
Ukraine's Zelenskyy announces cabinet reshuffle and plans to replace Prime Minister Svyrydenko
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a cabinet reshuffle and proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The move is part of what he described as a change in political strategy, with a stronger focus on foreign policy and security goals. Zelenskyy also said there would be changes in the leadership of some law enforcement agencies.In a lengthy post on social media, Zelenskyy said each priority foreign policy direction would be overseen by a specific person with substantial experience. He said the aim was to deliver on agreements reached at leaders' level and meet the expectations of the Ukrainian people. Zelenskyy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
Spain wildfire near Almeria as rescue teams find badly burned British couple amid ongoing containment efforts
Emergency crews in southern Spain have rescued a British couple from a ravine after they were caught in the wildfire that has devastated Almeria province. The pair were found badly burned and semi-conscious near the village of Bedar in the early hours of Friday, according to local accounts of the operation. They were taken to hospital and are now in intensive care.The couple were discovered by Civil Guard officers searching for survivors in the worst-hit area, after hearing cries for help and climbing down a hillside to reach them. One rescuer said the team followed the sound and kept searching... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Qatar announces death of former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at 74
Qatar's Amiri Diwan has announced the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013. He died this morning at the age of 74, according to the statement. Sheikh Hamad was widely seen as a central figure in shaping modern Qatar.The emir's office said it mourned "the great loss to the nation" and described him as the Father Emir. It said he passed away on Sunday morning, without giving further details on the circumstances of his death. Sheikh Hamad stepped aside in 2013 and handed power to his son, Sheikh... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Khamenei funeral and Iran escalation around the Strait of Hormuz intensify
Millions of people in Iran have reportedly attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied material, as the country's confrontation with the United States and its allies continues to dominate the regional agenda. The event was presented as both a public mourning ceremony and a carefully managed political moment. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the wider escalation, with the ceasefire described in the rows as having collapsed.The material says hundreds of foreign reporters and social media influencers were granted rare access to Iran to cover the funeral, suggesting Tehran is placing strong emphasis on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
Russian glide bomb strike hits Sumy near coffee shop as death toll rises
CCTV footage from a coffee shop in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy shows people crouching on the floor as explosions are heard nearby, before customers run inside for cover. The video captures three angles from the scene, including views from outside the shop and from inside. The strike hit the city on Saturday and left five people dead, including a 13-year-old girl, according to Mayor Artem Kobzar.Officials said at least 30 people were injured when glide bombs struck the city. The footage shows people taking shelter near the counter as the blasts are heard, underlining how quickly the attack... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 10:29 LONDON
Typhoon Bavi hits Zhejiang as evacuations rise to nearly 2 million
Typhoon Bavi made its first landfall in the coastal city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang at around 11:20 pm on Saturday, before striking again in Yueqing, in Wenzhou city, around midnight. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to eastern China on Sunday morning, and officials described it as the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year. The latest reports show the system has caused widespread disruption across Zhejiang, Shanghai and Taiwan.Nearly 2 million people were evacuated ahead of Bavi's arrival, with most of the evacuations carried out in Zhejiang province. In Yueqing, more than 1,300 trees fell after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief and sudden illness
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and sudden illness, according to a statement from his office. The announcement said he passed away on Saturday evening, July 11, and was shared publicly early on Sunday.Graham was 71. The statement asked for privacy for his family during what it described as an incredibly difficult period. It identified him as a Republican senator from South Carolina.The office did not provide further details about the illness or the circumstances of his death. Graham had represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003, after entering the chamber from the state's 3rd... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Exceptional wildfire risk and heat health alerts issued across parts of the UK
Parts of the United Kingdom are facing an exceptional risk of wildfires as a record-breaking heatwave continues into a second week. Natural England has assessed a large part of southern England and pockets of the south Midlands as being at exceptional risk on Sunday, while many other areas in England and Wales are at very high risk. The warning comes as amber and yellow heat health alerts have been issued across England and Wales.The UK Health Security Agency said the alerts run from 09:00 BST on 12 July to 21:00 on 15 July. It said significant impacts are likely across... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
China submarine-launched missile test over Pacific draws regional backlash
China's launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific has triggered criticism from Pacific leaders and renewed debate over regional security arrangements. The missile was fired from a submarine on Monday and flew over multiple Pacific islands before appearing to land in waters close to Tuvalu's exclusive economic zone. Australian officials said the test had damaged China's standing in the region.Pacific Minister Pat Conroy said the launch had harmed China's reputation as a potential security partner and strengthened the case for a Pacific-led security pact. He said the incident showed why regional leaders should consider a formal security agreement,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
Iran leader issues revenge pledge after father's burial amid US tensions
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a written call for revenge after the burial of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as tensions with the United States remain high. The statement was read out on state television and described vengeance as the "will of the nation". It was his first public message since funeral ceremonies began this week.The message said revenge for the death of his father and predecessor "must inevitably be carried out" and pledged to avenge "the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers". Ali Khamenei,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
US and Lebanese delegations meet in Beirut on pilot zones for southern Lebanon withdrawal
Military delegations from the United States and Lebanon have met in Beirut to discuss how to implement the first phase of a US-brokered framework linked to an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The talks are focused on establishing a mechanism for the first of two so-called pilot zones under the agreement. Lebanese sources said the meeting took place on Saturday, following reports that a US delegation had arrived in the capital for the discussions.US ambassador Michel Issa told President Joseph Aoun on Thursday that the delegation was coming to determine the mechanism for carrying out the deal. The framework agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
Typhoon Bavi makes second landfall in eastern China as evacuations rise
Typhoon Bavi has made a second landfall in eastern China after first coming ashore in Taizhou and then in Wenzhou, with authorities moving nearly two million people from risk areas. The storm reached the coast on Saturday evening and around midnight local time, as it tracked across Zhejiang province and toward neighbouring Fujian. Although Bavi has weakened to a Category 1 typhoon, officials say it still poses a serious threat because of the amount of moisture in its rain bands.Authorities said more than 1.7 million people were evacuated in Zhejiang, with thousands more moved in nearby provinces as a precaution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
US housing bill becomes law after Trump declines to sign amid voting-rights standoff
President Donald Trump's refusal to sign a bipartisan housing bill did not stop it from becoming law, after the measure took effect automatically overnight. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is now in force after reaching the White House and passing the 10-day window for presidential action without a veto. Trump had said he would not sign it in protest over Congress's failure to advance separate voter ID legislation.The bill had already cleared both chambers of Congress in June with unusually broad support, making it one of the most significant federal housing measures in years. Supporters have described it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 15:04 LONDON
Nigerian troops kill more than 300 bandits in Zamfara operation
Nigerian soldiers and local vigilantes have killed more than 300 bandits in a two-day operation in Zamfara state, according to a state official. The fighting took place in Gummi district, in the north-west of the country, after the armed group was targeted following the theft of livestock. Residents said the clash began on Wednesday night and continued into the following morning.Zamfara's information commissioner, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, said in a statement that the operation led to the elimination of more than 300 terrorists. Local resident Abubakar Muhammad said soldiers and vigilantes fought about 1,000 bandits who had stolen livestock. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 13:34 LONDON
Police question suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
A 26-year-old man is being questioned by police after his arrest on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. Officers said the suspect was detained at an address in Newton Abbot and remains in custody as enquiries continue. Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.Devon and Cornwall Police said the case is not being treated as terrorism and that there is no information at this stage to suggest a politically motivated crime. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said officers are remaining open-minded about the motive and that it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria after 56 days
Nigeria says security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted from three schools in Oyo state in May. The presidency said the hostages were freed 56 days after they were taken in the southwestern state, in an operation that also led to arrests and deaths among the assailants. President Bola Tinubu said he was profoundly happy that the students and teachers had been brought back safely.According to the statement, eight of the attackers were arrested and an unspecified number were killed. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said all of the students and teachers had been rescued, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Israel bars Jerusalem grand mufti from Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week
Israeli authorities have barred Jerusalem's grand mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for one week after briefly detaining him following Friday prayers, according to the Jerusalem Governorate. The move concerns one of the most sensitive religious sites in the region and comes amid continuing tensions in occupied East Jerusalem. The governorate said the ban could be renewed.The Jerusalem Governorate said Hussein was detained after delivering his Friday sermon at Al-Aqsa Mosque and was later released. In a message cited by the governorate, officials said the arrest was carried out to serve him with an order preventing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 17:32 LONDON
Petr Pavel warns peace window may narrow after Russia's September elections
Czech President Petr Pavel has warned that the window for peace talks with Russia may narrow after the country's parliamentary elections in September. He said there is still an opportunity to push for dialogue, but argued that the situation could change quickly once the vote is over. His comments come amid continuing concern in Europe about the direction of the war in Ukraine.Pavel said Russia would be unlikely to announce mobilisation before the elections, but suggested pressure could build afterwards. He also said that if Ukraine continues to carry out successful deep strikes inside Russian territory, Moscow may be pushed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 16:38 LONDON
Israeli drone strikes hit southern Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal
Two people were injured on Friday when an Israeli drone struck a pick-up truck in southern Lebanon, according to state-run media. The attack took place on the outskirts of Choukine and Kfar Dajjal in the Nabatieh district, where the vehicle was reportedly unloading garbage early in the day. The strike came despite a United States-brokered framework agreement intended to pave the way for a phased Israeli withdrawal.Lebanon's National News Agency said separate strikes also targeted a car in southern Lebanon, while demolition operations shook the border town of Khiam overnight. Later, the agency reported that drones also hit the towns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour stance on Gaza and signals tougher pressure on Israel
Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's stance on Gaza and said he would increase pressure on Israel if he leads the party into government. In a video message posted on social media on Thursday, the Labour politician said the party "didn't get it right" on the war in Gaza and "needs to do better". He also described the suffering of Palestinians as a "scar on our collective conscience".Burnham said innocent Palestinians, including children, were still being killed and that there was a humanitarian crisis because too little aid was getting into Gaza. He added that the Israeli military continued to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Super Typhoon Bavi kills at least 15 in the Philippines as Taiwan braces for impact
Super Typhoon Bavi has killed at least 15 people in the Philippines and forced more than 2,000 people to leave their homes in Taiwan as it moves across the western Pacific. The storm was advancing toward Taiwan on Friday, with authorities warning that it could also affect remote southwest Japanese islands before later reaching China. In the Philippines, the deaths were linked to two landslides caused by heavy rain on the island of Mindanao.Authorities said six people were still missing in Mindanao after the landslides, which were triggered by rainfall intensified by the storm. In Taiwan, the city of Keelung... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Iran funeral crowds burn Trump effigy amid anti-U.S. chants in Mashhad
Crowds in Iran burned a giant effigy of Donald Trump during the public funeral procession for Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, according to footage shared by Iran's state-linked PressTV. The scene took place on Thursday, 9 July, as the funeral of the former supreme leader moved through the city. The procession had been under way for nearly a week and ended with Khamenei's burial in Mashhad.The effigy was made to resemble the US president and was lifted by a crane before people in the crowd set fire to its feet. The flames spread and the figure later collapsed in pieces, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 12:31 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
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
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
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
