US offers $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear programme
The United States has announced a reward of up to $20 million for information about Iran's nuclear programme, along with the possibility of relocation for eligible sources. The offer was made through the State Department's Rewards for Justice programme and was publicised on Thursday. It covers information on Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment and associated personnel, including members of the scientific community.US Central Command said the programme was offering the reward and relocation option in connection with Iran's nuclear file. The State Department said Iran's lack of compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards obligations had led to a loss of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 02:31 LONDON
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Paraguay crisis deepens as Santiago Pena is impeached and placed under house arrest
Paraguay's political crisis escalated on Friday after Congress impeached President Santiago Pena and authorities placed him under house arrest. The move came minutes after lawmakers completed proceedings in the capital, while protesters gathered outside and clashes with police were reported in parts of the country. Vice-president Pedro Alliana was being sworn in as the new leader as the transfer of power unfolded.A public prosecutor said Pena was inside his home and had voluntarily allowed officers to enter, adding that he was available for procedural steps. Prosecutor Elena Fiore Franco said the former president was under house arrest after the impeachment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 02:29 LONDON
New Zealanders vote on final day of tightly contested general election
Polls have opened in New Zealand on the final day of voting in a tightly contested general election. The vote comes against a backdrop of concern over the rising cost of living and the broader state of the economy. Polling stations opened at 9am on Saturday local time and are due to close at 7pm.Voting began on October 26, and more than 1.6 million people had already cast ballots by the end of Thursday, according to the Electoral Commission. That figure is out of nearly 3.8 million registered voters. The country also has a strict election-day blackout that bars political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 00:29 LONDON
Trump replaces White House chief of staff with Stephen Miller after Republican midterm defeats
US President Donald Trump has announced that Stephen Miller will become his new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles in one of the most powerful jobs in the administration. The change was announced on Friday and marks a significant personnel shift at the centre of the US government. Wiles will move to the Trump political operation outside the White House, according to the announcement.Miller has been serving as deputy chief of staff and is widely identified with some of the most hardline immigration measures from Trump's first term. Those policies included the push to build a wall on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 19:29 LONDON
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EU rejects reported US-Russia security deal covering Europe
European leaders have rejected any attempt by the United States and Russia to reshape Europe's security architecture without their involvement, after President Donald Trump suggested Washington could be nearing a broad agreement with Moscow that would extend beyond Ukraine to cover the whole continent. The comments have prompted concern among European allies that the US administration may be moving toward a deal that could accommodate Russian President Vladimir Putin's long-standing demands. The dispute has quickly become a test of how far Washington is prepared to go in talks with Moscow and how much say European governments will have in any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 19:05 LONDON
Russia's Ukraine gains dwindle as battlefield losses mount
Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine have fallen to almost nothing in the first 10 months of 2026, according to figures cited from independent observers and Ukraine's military. The latest assessment says Russian forces seized 117.38 square kilometres in that period, a sharp slowdown compared with previous years. The same reporting says Russian losses have continued to rise as the war grinds on.The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington-based think tank that tracks the conflict using open-source geolocated footage, put Russia's 2026 advance at an average of 0.38 square kilometres a day. That compares with 13.25 square kilometres a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 19:03 LONDON
Deadly strikes hit Taiz market as Yemeni sides trade blame
At least 30 people were killed in an attack on al-Hadara market in Yemen's Taiz governorate, according to claims from the Houthi movement. The market is in al-Waziiya district, an area that has seen ongoing fighting, and both the Houthis and Yemen's government forces have blamed each other for the strike. The incident has added to the already volatile conflict in one of the country's most contested governorates.The Houthis said three air strikes hit the market and that eight other people were injured. They accused Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's internationally recognised government, of carrying out the attack and described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 19:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine toll rises as Iran tensions, Europe bomb threats and global stocks slide
Ukraine said the death toll from a Russian strike on an aid distribution centre in the Zaporizhia region has risen to at least 50, with rescue teams still searching the site. The attack has become one of the deadliest recent strikes on civilians and aid workers in the war. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran stepped up diplomacy after Donald Trump suggested the United States could resume major strikes, while the White House weighed whether a new attack could still be avoided amid pressure after Republican election losses. Trump also sharpened his rhetoric, saying Iran would not be able to do... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Nov 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Top Florida federal prosecutor resigns amid fallout from election probe
A top federal prosecutor in Florida has resigned from the United States Department of Justice as the administration faces the prospect of Democrat-led investigations after the midterm elections. Jason Reding Quinones, the US attorney for the Southern District of Florida, submitted his resignation on Friday, according to Attorney General Todd Blanche. The departure adds to signs of turnover inside the department at a politically sensitive moment.Quinones had overseen and expanded a federal probe into Russia's alleged support for Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign. The report says he was a Trump loyalist and that the investigation formed part of a wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 18:02 LONDON
Ukraine says death toll rises to at least 50 after strike on aid distribution centre in Zaporizhia region
Ukraine says the death toll from a Russian strike on an aid distribution centre in the Zaporizhia region has risen to at least 50, with rescue teams still searching through rubble in the village of Komyshuvakha. Officials said the attack hit a former school used by civilians for weekly aid handouts near the front lines. They said a second wave of bombs struck the shelter area after the first impact, causing much of the destruction.Ukrainian emergency services said on Friday that eight more bodies had been recovered from the site, pushing the toll higher from earlier figures. Acting regional governor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 16:59 LONDON
Wave of fake bomb threats disrupts European airline operations
A wave of fake bomb threats has disrupted airline operations across Europe over the past four days, affecting a dozen carriers and forcing emergency responses on multiple flights. The threats, sent by phone and email, have all proved false so far, but they have still triggered full security procedures. Those measures have included diversions, searches after landing and checks carried out in mid-air.According to the confirmed details, there have been 32 bomb threats in total, with some flights escorted by military jets and others rerouted to airports in different countries. One Aer Lingus flight was forced to land at an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 16:30 LONDON
Rubio denies exit plans as Trump defends Hegseth after midterm losses
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has again denied reports that he is planning to leave the Trump administration, saying it had "always been my plan" to serve until the end of President Donald Trump's term. He made the comments as speculation continued over his political future after Republican losses in the midterm elections. Rubio also serves as national security adviser, making him one of the most prominent figures in the administration.The denials came after Bloomberg News reported that Rubio was weighing whether to step down and had spoken with White House officials about leaving. The State Department rejected that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 16:01 LONDON
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Iran security chief meets Putin in Moscow amid gas pipeline talks
Iran's top security official has met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and delivered a personal message from Iran's supreme leader, according to the latest confirmed details from the visit. The meeting was not announced in advance and took place as the two sides discussed regional security and possible energy cooperation. It adds a new layer to already close ties between Moscow and Tehran at a time of wider conflict in the region.The Iranian official, identified as the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said the talks covered what he described as strengthening ties, the post-war situation and regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 15:59 LONDON
US midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of bilateral ties
Israel's political establishment is reacting with concern after the latest US midterm results, with some figures warning that the outcome could mark a generational shift in relations between the two countries. The debate has been sharpened by the fact that Israel's ties with the United States became a campaign issue in races across America. Israeli commentators and opposition politicians are now openly questioning how much support can be assumed in Washington going forward.A prominent columnist in Israel's largest-selling newspaper described the moment as a "generational sea change" and said the Netanyahu government had "sown the wind and reaped the tsunami."... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 15:32 LONDON
Bomb threats spread to European newsrooms amid passenger flight scare wave
Newsrooms in Ireland, Bulgaria and the United Kingdom have reported bomb threats linked in the messages to a wider wave of hoax alerts disrupting passenger flights across Europe. In Ireland, staff at the national broadcaster were evacuated after receiving a threat, while Bulgaria's Nova TV and the British broadcaster Sky also said they had been targeted. The messages were sent on Friday local time and referred to a broader campaign of attacks on transport across Europe.The emails were reportedly signed by a person calling themselves "Mikhail Andropov" and carried the heading "Message to the West". The wording portrayed the threats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Deep in the Red as AI Chips, Tech and Energy Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened sharply lower, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 under pressure as a steep selloff in AI and chip shares rippled across sectors. Gold, silver and some industrial metals gained as investors rotated toward defensive assets, while crude oil, banks and bitcoin also moved lower in a risk-off start to the session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Nov 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Possible Trump-Xi-Putin meeting on APEC sidelines in Shenzhen draws coordination efforts
China and Russia are working on the possibility of a three-way meeting between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of this month's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen. Chinese officials said they are in communication with relevant parties, while the Kremlin said work is under way to coordinate the encounter. If it happens, it would be the first formal meeting of the three leaders together.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing that China is in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting between the three heads of state. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said work... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 14:30 LONDON
Russian diesel tankers turn away from the United States as Trump-Putin deal unravels
The first tankers scheduled to deliver Russian diesel to the United States under a deal between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin have changed course and are no longer heading toward the American coast. The development appears to mark the collapse of an agreement that was announced with fanfare before the midterm elections. It also raises fresh questions about whether the politically sensitive fuel arrangement can still be salvaged.The tanker Agioi Fanendes, which is carrying 40,000 metric tons of diesel, is among the vessels linked to the plan. It was described as the last chance for the deal to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 14:02 LONDON
Bomb threats disrupt at least 18 more flights across Europe as media outlets are also targeted
A fresh wave of bomb threats has disrupted air traffic across Europe, with at least 18 flights affected on Friday and no explosives found so far. The latest alerts involved aircraft to or from Bulgaria, Czechia, France, Italy, Hungary, Cyprus, Romania, the United Kingdom and Portugal. Separate threats also disrupted media organisations in Ireland and the UK, widening the impact beyond aviation.The affected flights landed safely, and searches carried out after the alerts did not reveal explosive devices. According to the supplied material, the latest incidents included at least nine flights to and from Prague, four flights over France, two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 13:59 LONDON
South Africa ANC faces sharper local election losses as coalition talks begin
With more than 80% of ballots counted, South Africa's African National Congress is on course for a sharper-than-expected setback in the local elections, falling to 31.8% of the national vote. The result would leave the former liberation movement well below its 2021 showing and deepen concerns about its long-term electoral decline. Coalition negotiations have already begun behind closed doors as parties position themselves for control of municipalities and major cities.The Democratic Alliance is on 24.1%, while uMkhonto weSizwe, the party led by former president Jacob Zuma, is on 9.3%, according to the latest figures cited in the reporting. Turnout has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 13:31 LONDON
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Iran steps up diplomacy amid Trump threats of renewed US strikes
Iran has stepped up diplomatic efforts after United States President Donald Trump suggested the US could resume major strikes on the country. The developments come as Tehran seeks to widen its contacts through Qatar, Russia and other channels while warning that it will retaliate if larger attacks restart. The immediate focus is on the Strait of Hormuz, where tensions have risen sharply alongside military and diplomatic manoeuvring.According to the supplied material, a US official quoted by Axios said US Central Command was preparing for the resumption of major military operations in Iran and was waiting for orders from Washington. Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 13:29 LONDON
Kenyan court sentences cult leader Paul Mackenzie to 200 years for Shakahola killings
A Kenyan court has sentenced doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the murders of 191 people, most of them children. The ruling was delivered in Mombasa and follows his conviction in October in the Shakahola forest mass killing case. The court said Mackenzie bore primary responsibility for ordering followers to starve their children to death.Justice Diana Mochache said the sentence was intended to send an unmistakable message that such crimes warrant the maximum penalties allowed by law. Prosecutors had asked for the death penalty, arguing that the scale of the killings and Mackenzie's lack of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 12:32 LONDON
Trump says he stopped Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, tying it to Middle East survival
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Israel and, in fact, the entire Middle East, WOULD NOT EXIST TODAY if I did not stop Iran from having a Nuclear Weapon. Nobody wants to say that, but everybody knows it's true!" - "As President, I am 100% in favor of Super Intelligence (SI), and will work with the many States in the U. S. that want to become RICH by having them. They are GOLD, and only foolish leadership will say "NO" to the riches they bring!" - "The Stock Market suffered one of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 12:31 LONDON
Russia-Iran defence ties deepen with reported rocket launcher deal
Russia is reported to have agreed in 2024 to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers, in a development that points to closer military cooperation between the two countries. The reported deal comes as senior Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei was in Moscow discussing the expansion of a strategic cooperation treaty. The arrangement has not been independently confirmed as delivered, according to the supplied material.The launchers are said to be designed to carry Russia's LMUR, also known as Izdeliye 305, a precision-guided missile that entered military service in 2022. The weapon is described as capable of striking moving targets and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Hormuz tensions, Ukraine aid delays and global stocks slide on AI fears
A senior Iranian lawmaker has said the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is not sustainable, as Tehran and Washington continue what he described as concurrent pressure and talks, keeping one of the world’s most sensitive shipping routes under strain. 🔗In Europe, Poland warned allies not to negotiate with Russia over Eastern Europe’s head, saying any settlement on the war in Ukraine must take account of regional security interests. Finland’s defence minister, Antti Häkkänen, meanwhile said political reluctance in Washington is delaying Patriot interceptor deliveries to Ukraine, even as the need for air defences remains acute. 🔗 🔗The European Union... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
Macao sentences pro-democracy ex-politician to 12.5 years in jail
A Macao court has sentenced former pro-democracy politician Au Kam-san to 12 years and six months in prison after a closed-door national security trial. The ruling was delivered on Friday and found the 69-year-old guilty of subversion. The court said the case centred on alleged efforts to spread false information and disrupt Macao's 2024 leadership election.According to the court statement, Au was accused of spreading false information in 2023 and 2024 and of working with hostile organisations abroad. The court also said he leaked confidential information to groups overseas. It said he had admitted to a considerable portion of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 11:32 LONDON
Hormuz standoff deepens as senior Iranian lawmaker says blockade is 'not sustainable'
A senior Iranian lawmaker has said the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is not sustainable, as Iran and the United States continue what he described as concurrent blockades in the strategic waterway. Manouchehr Mottaki, a member of parliament and a former foreign minister, said cargo ships are being immobilised or stranded there on a daily basis. He said the closure of Hormuz has become the root of the wider regional crisis.Mottaki said the immediate obstacle to moving beyond the current situation is what he called an illegal American blockade, which he said violates international law. He also said Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 11:29 LONDON
China denounces new US sanctions on Cuba that include two Chinese firms
China has condemned the latest United States sanctions on Cuba, calling the move sabotage after Washington added two Chinese companies to its sanctions list. The measures, announced on Thursday and denounced by Beijing on Friday, focus on Cuba's oil and technology sectors. The dispute adds a new layer to an already tense pressure campaign on the island and to wider US-China friction.According to the supplied report, the companies named are CEIEC and Beijing H&C Technologies. Washington accuses them of selling defence material and security systems to Cuba. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, identified in the report as Jiakun, said China... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 10:29 LONDON
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Global stocks plunge for a second day as AI slowdown fears spread
Asian and European markets fell sharply on Friday as a Wall Street tech rout spread across global trading, with investors reacting to fears that spending on artificial intelligence and data centres could slow after the Democrats' midterm victory. The FTSE 100 opened down 1.5%, while Germany's Dax, France's Cac 40 and Spain's Ibex also moved lower. The declines followed a severe sell-off in US technology shares on Thursday and extended the pressure into the next trading session.The Nasdaq had its worst day in 19 months, falling 5.5%, while chip and storage stocks led the losses. SanDisk dropped 22% and Western... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 09:31 LONDON
Poland warns allies not to negotiate with Russia over Eastern Europe's head
Poland has warned its Western allies against reaching any settlement on Russia's war in Ukraine without taking account of Eastern Europe's security interests. The warning came from Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski during a discussion with journalists in Warsaw on Thursday. Prime Minister Donald Tusk also urged caution, saying European leaders should be careful about President Vladimir Putin's intentions and realistic about the US-led diplomatic process.Sikorski said the region could not be left out of any talks, arguing that Eastern Europe and Scandinavia must be included in the conversation. He pointed to the scale of the area directly affected, saying that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 09:29 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Trump hardens Iran stance as shipping fears grow and global tech shares slide
The White House is weighing whether a new US strike on Iran can still be avoided as post election pressure builds in Washington, while Donald Trump sharpened his rhetoric by saying Iran will not be able to do anything on its nuclear programme without US approval. 🔗 🔗At the same time, Iranian forces reported five oil tankers and a tugboat on fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, deepening shipping security fears, even as Tehran said ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar would be exempt from restrictions in the waterway. 🔗 🔗Trump also said a Russia Ukraine agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Nov 2026 08:45 LONDON
Somalia top court rejects president's term extension amid constitutional standoff
Somalia's Supreme Court has ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unlawfully extended his term, deepening a constitutional standoff between the presidency and the judiciary. The decision was announced on Thursday and came as tensions rose over the president's dismissal of Chief Justice Bashe Yusuf Ahmed. The court said the removal was invalid and that the president did not have the authority to carry it out.The ruling said the constitutional changes used to extend Mohamud's mandate could not be applied retrospectively to his current term. Mohamud's four-year mandate expired in May, but his administration extended it by one year through law... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 08:30 LONDON
US judge pauses Trump arch construction in Washington, DC for 14 days
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has ordered a 14-day pause on construction of President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington, DC. The ruling came after the National Capital Planning Commission approved the project by an 8-4 vote following a nine-hour hearing. The decision means work cannot begin immediately, despite the administration saying construction could start as soon as Thursday.The project has already faced several legal challenges, including a lawsuit filed in February by a group of Vietnam War veterans. They have argued that the planned site near Arlington National Cemetery would interfere with the historic line of sight between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 08:10 LONDON
Herzog to name candidate to form Israel government by Sunday after split Knesset backing
Israel's president says he will name a candidate by Sunday to try to form the country's next government after lawmakers split their backing between Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu. Isaac Herzog made the announcement after holding marathon consultations with parties elected to the 120-seat Knesset. He said the results of the talks appeared clear, but that mutual vetoes between and within the blocs made it difficult to determine who had the best chance of assembling a coalition.According to the figures cited after the consultations, 67 lawmakers endorsed Eisenkot, a former military chief, while 46 backed Netanyahu. Herzog said he would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 08:02 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei and Kospi slump, gold and Hang Seng rally
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan and South Korea suffering heavy losses while Hong Kong, Australia and precious metals advanced. The Nikkei 225 fell -9.3% and the Kospi dropped -11.7%, while the Hang Seng gained +5.0% and gold rose +2.1% above $4,050. The move points to a broad risk reset across regional equities, with currency and commodity moves adding to the cross-asset volatility. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Nov 2026 07:45 LONDON
COP31 climate summit opens in Turkey amid tensions over finance and fossil fuels
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Antalya for COP31, the latest round of UN climate negotiations, as expectations for a major breakthrough remain limited. The two-week summit runs from 9 to 20 November in the Mediterranean resort city, with more than 100,000 people expected to take part. Talks are opening against a backdrop of disputes over fossil fuels, climate finance and wider geopolitical tensions.The summit is being held under an unusual arrangement after a dispute over who would host the conference was resolved. Turkey is presiding over COP31, while Australia is leading the negotiations. Australian Climate Minister Chris Bowen said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 07:00 LONDON
Trump's planned Washington arch wins federal approval amid protest threats
Construction of President Donald Trump's planned triumphal arch in Washington has won federal approval, despite public opposition and the prospect of legal challenges. The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 on Thursday to allow the 250-foot, 72-metre structure to go ahead. The project is intended to stand near Arlington National Cemetery and has already drawn criticism from opponents who say it would affect views of the cemetery.The commission's approval came after nearly nine hours of public comment. Trump administration officials have said construction could begin as early as this week, although the timing remains uncertain because several lawsuits are seeking... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 05:03 LONDON
Israeli settlers seize eight Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens
The United Nations has condemned the seizure of eight Palestinian homes by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho, saying the takeover forced dozens of residents to flee. The incident took place in Ein a-Duyuk a-Tahta, on the outskirts of Jericho, on Wednesday afternoon. According to the UN, the settlers assaulted residents during the takeover and used live ammunition.UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the settlers also threw stones and physically assaulted Palestinian residents, prompting families to leave for their own safety. He said some of those displaced now lack adequate shelter. The Israeli military has since declared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 05:00 LONDON
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Qantas warns of fare rises and 4% domestic flight cuts as fuel prices stay elevated
Qantas has said it will raise fares and cut domestic capacity as it continues to face higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East war. The airline said domestic flights across Qantas and Jetstar will be reduced by a total of 4% in 2027. It also said it expects fuel prices to remain high through the new financial year.In a market update released on Friday morning ahead of its annual general meeting, the carrier said it would continue to adjust fares and capacity in response to higher fuel costs. Qantas said it expects fuel costs of A$3.8 billion for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 04:32 LONDON
Zelenskyy appeals in Madrid for urgent help to repair Ukraine's power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed to Latin American leaders for urgent help to repair Ukraine's power grid, saying the country needs equipment and diplomatic support as Russian attacks continue. He made the appeal at the 30th Ibero-American summit in Madrid on Thursday. Zelenskyy said every power plant in Ukraine has been damaged in one way or another by attacks.He asked for supplies that can work with Ukraine's electricity system, including transformers, power cables, electronic equipment, diesel generators and gas generators. Zelenskyy said the help was needed quickly and urged leaders to support direct links with companies that can provide... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 04:29 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Nikkei and Kospi Extend Sharp Selloff, While Hong Kong Rallies and Gold Surges
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a stark split, as Japan and South Korea were hit by heavy selling while Hong Kong advanced strongly. The Nikkei 225 fell -9.6% and the Kospi dropped -13.9%, while the Hang Seng rose +8.0%. Safe-haven demand was visible in gold, which climbed above $4,098, alongside gains in silver, platinum and palladium, even as WTI crude eased and the yen weakened slightly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Nov 2026 01:15 LONDON
Turkiye ratifies Saudi-Pakistan defence pact as collective defence clause takes effect
Turkiye's parliament has ratified the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, formally bringing the pact into force on the Turkish side. The agreement includes a collective defence clause and language committing the signatories to use "all necessary means" if one of them is attacked. The vote adds a new security dimension to Turkiye's regional role at a time of continuing tensions in the Middle East.Lawmakers approved the pact on Thursday after a divided vote in the 592-seat chamber, with 279 in favour and 119 against, while 398 members took part. The parliament had already adopted Article 1... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 01:01 LONDON
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Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal is close as Abu Dhabi talks approach
US President Donald Trump said a Russia-Ukraine agreement could be close after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, at the White House. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said he believed the sides were "very close" to settling the war, but he declined to give details of his conversation. He also said any agreement could involve "more than Ukraine" and might extend to "all of Europe".The comments came after a diplomatic gathering hosted by First Lady Melania Trump that brought Russian and Ukrainian representatives together in Washington. That event was linked to a six-day local truce in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 00:59 LONDON
UNHCR warns displaced people face climate hazards ahead of COP31 in Turkey
The United Nations refugee agency has warned that nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries highly exposed to climate hazards. The warning comes days before the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, where governments are expected to discuss ways to respond to rising climate risks. The agency said droughts, floods and extreme heat are making it harder to find lasting solutions for people forced from their homes.According to the agency, three-quarters of the world's displaced people are now in countries facing severe exposure to climate-related hazards. It said the problem affects refugees and other forcibly displaced people who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 23:59 LONDON
Trump frames election reaction as a market shock and promises a stronger rebound
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The Stock Market suffered one of the Worst Days in History based on the results of the Election. It took so much work to get us to a level that no one has ever seen before, and then this. Your 401(k)s have, therefore, dropped. Remember, it wasn't Republicans, it was Dumocrats. Do not fear, however, we will soon, one way or the other, be BIGGER AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE. - "The vote totals for the Fake Dan Sullivan, plus the other "slug" that the Dems... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 23:30 LONDON
UN warns of new drone threat after deadly strikes in Abyei
Drone strikes in Abyei last month killed at least 30 people, according to the UN's peacekeeping chief, who briefed the Security Council on Thursday. He said the attacks have added "a new and concerning dimension" to security in the disputed area. The source identifies Abyei as a disputed area but does not name the perpetrators, the targets, or any specific damage beyond the deaths reported. No additional casualty figures or timing details are provided beyond "last month." The warning places the drone attacks at the center of the current security picture in Abyei, with the UN describing the situation as... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 22:33 LONDON
Tech and AI stocks plunge as Nasdaq loses $2.5tn after election-driven regulatory fears
Shares in major technology and artificial intelligence companies fell sharply on Thursday, deepening a market rout that wiped an estimated $2.5tn from the Nasdaq Composite. The selloff came as investors reacted to Democratic wins in key data-centre states and the prospect of tougher regulation on data centres and AI infrastructure. The losses also dragged down other major US indexes, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both closing lower.Nvidia fell more than 9%, while AMD and Micron each dropped by more than 17%. Intel was down 10.3%, and SanDisk plunged by more than 22%, underscoring how heavily exposed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 22:04 LONDON
Trump escalates Iran nuclear rhetoric after midterm fallout
Trump said on Thursday that Iran will not be able to do anything on its nuclear programme without US approval, sharpening his language a day after linking the war with Iran to Republican losses in the midterm elections. Speaking in the Oval Office, he said he would prefer not to "destroy the rest of the country" but added that he might have to do so, and told reporters they would know more soon. The remarks came after he was asked about proposals from mediators on the future of Iran's nuclear programme.The president also repeated his view that the conflict was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Houthi missile intercepted near Medina as Saudi warning issued around Yanbu
Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted a ballistic missile launched toward the Medina region on Thursday, in the latest cross-border attack attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement. The announcement came shortly after civil defence authorities issued a warning about potential danger near Yanbu, on the Red Sea coast. Officials did not say whether the two alerts were directly connected.Saudi coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said in a post on X that air defence had "intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Medina region." The warning in Yanbu was issued by the National Early Warning... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 21:29 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply lower as AI, tech and cyclicals unwind, while gold and silver catch a safe-haven bid
Executive summary: U.S. equities ended the session under heavy pressure, led by a steep selloff in Nasdaq-linked technology and chip names. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 all fell sharply, while gold, silver and palladium advanced as investors rotated toward defensive assets. The move was broad, with energy, autos, defence and crypto also under strain, even as a few pockets such as Amazon, Microsoft and banks held up better than the wider market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 21:15 LONDON
Top US Justice Department civil rights official resigns as Congress prepares probes
The top official in charge of the United States Justice Department's civil rights division has resigned as Democrats prepare a new round of congressional investigations. Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed on Thursday that Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon had stepped down. The departure comes just days after Democrats won both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.Blanche said in a social media post that he had accepted Dhillon's resignation. He described her as someone who had defended the civil liberties of Americans and enforced the law without fear or favor. Dhillon was confirmed to the post in April 2025 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 20:35 LONDON
Israel president poised to give Eisenkot first coalition mandate amid protests
President Isaac Herzog is expected to announce on Sunday whether former military chief Gadi Eisenkot will get the first chance to try to form Israel's next government. The decision follows last week's inconclusive election, which left neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition with a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Herzog has already held consultations with party leaders as part of the post-election process.The latest round of recommendations split along familiar lines. Eisenkot's Yashar party, together with the Together, Yisrael Beiteinu and Democrats parties, backed him for the mandate, while Likud, Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism and Shas supported Netanyahu. United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 20:30 LONDON
Five oil tankers and a tugboat reported on fire in Strait of Hormuz amid shipping security fears
Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in a series of incidents in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The reports point to fresh disruption in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes, where traffic is already under heavy strain. The incidents were described as taking place in unsafe waters east of the strait and near its southern approaches.According to statements carried by Iranian state-linked outlets, one large oil tanker attempting to pass through what Tehran called an illegal passageway south of the strait struck a mine and was brought to a halt. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 19:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Democrats seize Congress as Iran tensions, Ukraine diplomacy and markets swing
Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the United States Congress after a sweeping midterm result, a major setback for Donald Trump and Republicans that party leaders said would let them rein in the president. Trump said he may work with Democrats, while Republicans began a reckoning over the losses and JD Vance blamed the outcome on Iran war politics and ties to Israel. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The result also reshaped the race for the White House and Congress in several states, with Democrats claiming a broader mandate and one of their gains coming in California's 22nd district, where... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Nov 2026 18:32 LONDON
British Ebola patient repatriated from DR Congo to UK hospital
A British health worker who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now arrived in the United Kingdom for specialist treatment. The patient landed at RAF Northolt before being taken to the Royal Free Hospital in north London, according to the supplied report. It is the first confirmed case of a UK national infected in the current outbreak.The transfer took place under established procedures for high-risk infectious diseases, with a UK government spokesperson saying the risk to the public remains low. The patient has not been identified, but the report says he is a health worker.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 18:01 LONDON
European Markets Close Higher as Metals Surge, Brent Slumps and Autos Lag
Executive summary: European equities finished higher across the board, led by France’s CAC 40 and supported by a sharp rally in precious metals. Gold pushed above $4,120 an ounce, silver also advanced, and platinum and palladium posted outsized gains. Brent crude fell sharply, while global autos underperformed, suggesting a market rotation that favored miners and defensive commodity exposure over energy-sensitive and cyclical names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 16:45 LONDON
Iran's new supreme leader consolidates power through private consultations
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is being described as exercising authority through private consultations rather than public appearances, according to a fresh opinion analysis on the country's post-succession politics. The piece says a series of meetings in October with senior officials and military commanders points to a new decision-making system taking shape in Tehran. It adds that the consultations come as Iran weighs whether to pursue negotiations or renewed confrontation with the United States and Israel.The analysis says Khamenei has governed since succeeding his father in March through written statements and decrees, while avoiding public appearances and audio recordings.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 15:29 LONDON
Lyon strike march turns tense with clashes and tear gas
Tens of thousands of people marched through Lyon on Thursday as France's fourth nationwide strike day of the autumn continued to draw large crowds over pay and public services. The demonstration moved through the eastern centre of the city in a slow, noisy column, with banners and flares at the front. Tensions rose later near Pont Gallieni, where police said a group of around 500 black-clad demonstrators threw projectiles and fired fireworks.Authorities said 30,500 people took part in the march, while the CGT union put the figure at 55,000. Local officials had already restricted demonstrations across much of central Lyon... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 14:29 LONDON
Trump urges immediate transfer of Alaska vote totals to Republican candidate, effectively calling election over
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The vote totals for the Fake Dan Sullivan, plus the other "slug" that the Dems put on the Ballot, should be immediately given to the REAL Dan Sullivan, and the Election is over - He easily wins. There is no other fair solution!" - "Too bad the Senate has not yet approved the Sunshine Protection Act or, the I Don't Want to Change My Clocks Anymore Act. It's so dark outside, so early (Sunset was 5:06 P. Just a few days ago it was so nice... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 14:00 LONDON
South Korea seeks to expand Cheonghae naval mission closer to Hormuz Strait amid piracy rise
South Korea is moving ahead with a plan to extend its Cheonghae anti-piracy patrols from the Gulf of Aden toward waters near Oman, after officials said piracy off Somalia has increased this year. The defence ministry said the patrol area would reach waters near the port of Duqm, about 650 kilometres from the Strait of Hormuz, while remaining outside the strait itself. The proposal is part of a wider effort to protect shipping routes linked to South Korea's energy imports and merchant fleet.The ministry said 36 piracy incidents had been reported off Somalia so far this year, compared with 11... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 13:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US, Europe and Middle East tensions rise as Iran war split deepens and Ukraine aid lands
Vice President JD Vance has blamed the Iran war for the Republican Party's midterm defeat, exposing a public split inside Donald Trump's camp as allies move to distance themselves from the conflict. The row underscores growing unease over the political cost of the war after the election setback. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the Medina region, while authorities also issued a warning around Yanbu after the latest cross border attack attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement. Separately, the war in Yemen has settled into a grinding war of attrition a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Nov 2026 12:32 LONDON
Oil falls below $100 as markets bet on possible Iran war de-escalation after U.S. midterm shift
Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel after Brent and West Texas Intermediate both dropped more than 8% in the previous session, as traders reacted to the Republican Party losing control of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections. The move reflected a growing market view that the political shift in Washington could increase the chances of a negotiated end to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Brent closed at $94.62 a barrel and WTI at $88.12, both their lowest levels since 31 August.The decline came after the Republican defeat, which left President Donald Trump facing a Congress... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
China warns of retaliation as EU weighs new trade defence tool
China's ambassador to the European Union has warned that Beijing would retaliate if Brussels adopts restrictive measures against Chinese interests. The warning comes as the European Commission considers a new trade defence instrument designed to respond more quickly to market disruption linked to imports. The proposal has been described as a fast-response mechanism that could limit access to the EU market in certain circumstances.Cai Run said China opposes what he called the politicisation of economic and trade issues, the stretching of security concepts, and the use of unilateral pressure. He added that if the EU insists on restrictive and discriminatory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 11:35 LONDON
European Commission disburses EUR 4.36 billion to Ukraine under support loan
The European Commission has disbursed EUR 4.36 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Support Loan. The payment was made today, according to the Commission. The package includes EUR 3.7 billion for the second instalment of macro-financial assistance agreed for 2026. It also includes EUR 658 million under the defence leg of the loan. No further details were provided in the source on delivery conditions, timing beyond the payment date, or any operational effects in Ukraine. The source identifies the transaction as part of the Ukraine Support Loan and separates the funding into the macro-financial assistance and defence components. #EuropeanCommission #UkraineSupportLoan... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 11:31 LONDON
North Korea tells EU to 'mind its own business' over draft UN human rights resolution
North Korea has criticised the European Union after the bloc submitted a draft United Nations resolution on human rights in the country, according to state media reports on Thursday. Pyongyang told the EU to "mind its own business" and described the move as a politically motivated provocation. The dispute comes as the annual UN process on North Korea's rights record moves through the General Assembly system.The North Korean mission to the UN said the EU had again submitted a draft resolution that it said "flagrantly distorts" the human rights policy and situation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 11:08 LONDON
Serbia detains 10 police officers over alleged abuse of protesters as case widens
Serbian authorities have arrested nine active police officers and one former officer over allegations that they abused and tortured protesters in Belgrade last year. The arrests were announced by the interior ministry and relate to claims of excessive force used during anti-corruption demonstrations. The case adds a new accountability step in a protest movement that has already reshaped Serbia's political landscape.According to the ministry, the suspects served in an elite unit and are accused of mistreating several people detained in the garage of a government compound in downtown Belgrade on 14 and 15 August 2025. The statement said the officers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 11:05 LONDON
US sanctions Indian and Turkish firms accused of aiding Iran's oil and airline networks
The United States has imposed sanctions on companies and individuals in India and Turkiye that it says helped Iran evade restrictions on its oil exports and airline operations. The Treasury Department announced the measures on Wednesday, saying the network used fake ship registries, false flags and other documentation to keep sanctioned tankers moving. It also said a Turkiye-based ground services company provided support to Iranian airlines that remain under US restrictions.According to the Treasury, the alleged network was run by Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife, Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, who are based in Chandigarh in northern India. The department said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 10:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Democrats seize Congress as Ukraine diplomacy and Iran tensions intensify
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the United States Congress after a sweeping midterm result, a major setback for President Donald Trump and Republicans. Party leaders said they would use their new strength to restrain Trump, while the result also handed Democrats a series of key wins in swing states and districts. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In California, Democrat Randy Villegas defeated Republican incumbent David Valadao in the 22nd congressional district, adding to the party's gains in the House. The broader result also prompted Trump to say he may work with Democrats, even as he renewed his push... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Nov 2026 08:52 LONDON
Europe Opens Higher as Oil Slumps, Gold Surges and Rate-Sensitive Assets Reprice
Executive summary: European equities opened firmly higher, led by France and broad gains across the region, as a sharp drop in Brent crude, a weaker dollar and a powerful rally in gold and other metals shaped early trading. The move points to a market that is pricing lower energy costs, stronger safe-haven demand and a softer macro backdrop for cyclicals, while autos lagged after the oil shock. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
Reza Pahlavi urges EU to increase pressure on Iran during Brussels visit
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah and a prominent opposition figure, has used a visit to Brussels to call for stronger European pressure on Tehran. He said the Iranian leadership was acting like a "wounded animal" and warned that it would "seek revenge" as it fights for survival. During the trip, he met several members of the European Parliament.Pahlavi said the European Union should show the same resolve it has shown toward Russian President Vladimir Putin. He urged EU institutions to identify hidden assets and freeze what he described as illegal assets linked to the Iranian regime. His... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Slides as Asia Splinters, Hong Kong Surges, Gold and Oil Swing Hard
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, as Japan and South Korea sold off while Hong Kong and Australia advanced. The Nikkei 225 fell -5.5% and the Kospi dropped -9.3%, while the Hang Seng jumped +7.8% and the ASX 200 rose +1.9%. Commodities were equally active, with gold up +3.9% and WTI crude down -8.9%, a combination that points to a major rotation in risk appetite and sector leadership. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 07:45 LONDON
Israel opposition blames Netanyahu after Democrats win control of US Congress
Israeli opposition politicians have blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for weakening support for Israel in the United States after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. The comments came on Wednesday, a day after the US midterm vote, and followed a separate election in Israel a week earlier in which Netanyahu's right-wing coalition lost its parliamentary majority. The opposition says the result shows Israel cannot afford to keep Netanyahu in office.Yair Lapid, a former prime minister whose party is part of the bloc seeking to unseat Netanyahu, said the US outcome showed that Israel "cannot afford" for the prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 06:32 LONDON
Ireland supermarket fridge cyberattacks resolved after 13 SuperValu stores were affected
In Ireland, 13 SuperValu stores were affected by cyberattacks that disrupted supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe, forcing chilled and frozen food to be removed from sale. The company behind the chain, Musgrave, said the incident was resolved on Monday evening. Temperatures in some units reportedly rose as high as 50C, creating an immediate food-safety and stock-loss problem for the affected stores.The Irish National Cyber Security Centre said the latest cyber incident may be related to a known vulnerability. Reporting on the case said some of the affected stores used refrigeration controls supplied by Danish company Danfoss, which allow engineers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 06:30 LONDON
Zelenskyy sees Democratic midterm gains as chance for more US aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Democratic Party's gains in the United States midterm elections could improve prospects for more support for Kyiv. His comments came as European officials urged the new US Congress to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The remarks were made on Wednesday in an interview with German broadcaster ZDF, shortly after American voters handed control of both chambers of Congress to the Democrats.Zelenskyy said the election result could work to Ukraine's advantage. He said he was grateful to Republicans as well, but argued that Democrats had been clearer in their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 05:29 LONDON
Zelensky says 90-minute talks with US envoys as Abu Dhabi diplomacy advances
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a detailed 90-minute conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as preparations intensified for a new round of diplomacy involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States. The talks are due to take place in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November, and are being described as the first three-sided meetings since February. Zelensky made the comments while in Madrid, saying the negotiations must move forward quickly to end the war.The latest contacts also include a planned meeting at the White House involving representatives of Russia and Ukraine, to be hosted by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 04:05 LONDON
Democrats win US midterms and vow to rein in Trump
Democrats have claimed a major victory in the US midterm elections, saying they will use their new strength in Congress to restrain President Donald Trump. The result points to a divided government in Washington for the next two years and sets up a period of likely confrontation over spending, policy and oversight. According to the reported results, Democrats took control of the Senate and made substantial gains in the House of Representatives.The reported Senate margin was at least 54 seats to 44, after Democrats flipped seats in states that are usually strongly Republican. They also gained at least 30 seats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 04:02 LONDON
Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in Hong Kong national security case
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 more years in prison after pleading guilty to colluding with foreign powers under the city's national security law. The sentence was handed down on Thursday by a Hong Kong court, according to a court summary, and extends a prison term he was already serving. Wong, one of the best-known figures from Hong Kong's democracy movement, appeared in court wearing a dark blue shirt and black-rimmed glasses, and supporters gathered outside the building as the hearing took place.The court said Wong, 30, had pleaded guilty in September to seeking foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 03:59 LONDON
Five Republican election deniers lose governor races in key US swing states
Five Republican candidates who questioned or tried to overturn the 2020 US presidential election have lost gubernatorial races in key battleground states. The defeats came in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia, according to the reported results from Tuesday's vote. The losses are being seen as part of a broader Democratic surge in the midterm elections.The candidates included Congressman Andy Biggs in Arizona, Congressman John James in Michigan, State Treasurer Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania, Congressman Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin and billionaire Rick Jackson in Georgia. All five had previously cast doubt on, or taken steps against, Joe Biden's 2020 victory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 03:00 LONDON
German politician Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel, police open investigation
Police in Berlin have opened an investigation after Hubert Aiwanger, the 55-year-old head of the Free Voters and Bavarian economy minister, was found dead in a hotel room in the Berlin-Mitte district. Authorities said the cause of death was not immediately clear and that they were examining the circumstances surrounding the discovery. They also said the inquiry would seek to rule out any possible third-party involvement.According to the police statement, Aiwanger was found dead in his hotel room on Wednesday. Police and prosecutors said they had opened a probe to determine the specific cause and circumstances of death. No further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 01:32 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Slumps, Gold Surges and Asia Splits on Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp split in risk sentiment, as the Nikkei 225 and its ETF tracked lower while Hong Kong, Australia and several metals-linked assets advanced. The standout moves were a steep drop in WTI crude, a powerful rally in gold and silver, and a weaker yen against the dollar, all of which point to a market recalibrating around lower energy prices, stronger precious-metals demand and shifting cross-asset positioning. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 01:15 LONDON
Bank of England expected to raise rates for first time in more than three years
The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday, in what would be the first increase in the benchmark rate for more than three years. Most analysts are forecasting a rise from 3.75% to 4%, a move that would increase borrowing costs for households and businesses while improving returns for savers. The announcement is due at 12:00 GMT, with markets also watching closely for any guidance on the future path of policy.The expected decision comes after the Monetary Policy Committee left rates unchanged at its last six meetings. The Bank rate has fallen from its 2023-24 peak... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 00:32 LONDON
Sudan and Ethiopia trade diplomatic expulsions amid border tensions
Ethiopia has ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours and closed Sudan's consulate in the border town of Assosa, according to reports cited in the supplied material. The move marks a sharp escalation in the diplomatic dispute between the two neighbours. It comes after Sudan lodged official complaints against Ethiopia over accusations that Addis Ababa is backing the Rapid Support Forces.The reports say Ethiopian authorities summoned Sudan's ambassador on Sunday to announce the consulate closure, and that the staff left on Tuesday evening. A senior Ethiopian official was cited as saying the six consulate staff had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 00:29 LONDON
Trump renews push for permanent daylight saving time, urging Senate action
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Too bad the Senate has not yet approved the Sunshine Protection Act or, the I Don't Want to Change My Clocks Anymore Act. It's so dark outside, so early (Sunset was 5:06 P. Just a few days ago it was so nice and sunny at this same time. In addition, everyone's been running around changing their clocks all over the place. I didn't want to make a big deal out of this prior to the Election because I didn't want to have certain Senators lose their... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 00:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as tech and energy slump, while banks, metals and crypto catch a bid
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished a volatile session with a sharp split between growth and cyclical assets. The Nasdaq Composite fell -3.1%, the S&P 500 slipped -0.7%, while the Dow Jones rose +1.7% and the Russell 2000 gained +0.9%. The biggest pressure came from a steep drop in WTI crude, a heavy selloff in AI and chip stocks, and weakness across the broader tech complex. Offsetting that, banks, gold, silver, platinum, Bitcoin and several mega-cap names posted solid gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 21:15 LONDON
Progressive Democrat Randy Villegas defeats Republican incumbent in California's 22nd district
Democratic candidate Randy Villegas has defeated Republican incumbent David Valadao in California's 22nd congressional district, in one of the state's closely watched House races. The result marks a notable win for the Democratic Party's progressive wing in the Central Valley. Villegas addressed supporters in Bakersfield on Tuesday evening after the race was called.Villegas, an educator who grew up in the Central Valley as the son of Mexican immigrants, framed his victory as a collective effort and called it a historic win for the region. His campaign focused heavily on the rising cost of living, healthcare cuts and immigration raids, themes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 20:32 LONDON
Democrats claim control of both chambers after U.S. midterm sweep
Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the United States Congress after a sweeping midterm election result, according to party leaders. Hakeem Jeffries said the outcome amounted to an "American tsunami" and marked a clear shift in direction for the country. He said the party expects to hold at least 255 House seats once all counts are final.Jeffries made the remarks at a news conference on Wednesday, a day after Democrats won upsets in several Republican strongholds. He said the party had secured a historic majority and framed the result as a rejection of "corruption, chaos and cruelty." He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 20:30 LONDON
Democrats win control of both chambers as Trump says he may work with them
Democrats have won control of both the House and the Senate in the latest U.S. midterm count, according to the supplied report from Washington. The result marks a major shift in the balance of power in Congress and comes as President Donald Trump publicly responded to the outcome. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, he said he would "probably get along" with Democrats.Trump also repeated his view that he would have won if his name had been on the ballot. In the same remarks, he again linked the election result to the war involving Iran and to gasoline prices. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Democrats seize Congress in sweeping US midterm upset
Democrats have won control of both the House and the Senate in a sweeping midterm result that marks a major setback for President Donald Trump and leaves Republicans blaming him for the scale of the defeat. The party also picked up a string of surprise Senate wins, including Texas, Kansas, Maine, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, turning the night into one of the most significant election reversals in years. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The result gives Democrats control of Congress for the first time in this cycle and is being described as a historic sweep, with several... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Nov 2026 18:28 LONDON
France pushes to strengthen Europe's naval power amid maritime threats
France is using this week's Euronaval defence exhibition near Paris to press for stronger European naval capabilities as attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and strikes on vessels in the Black Sea keep key maritime corridors under pressure. The event, held from 3 to 6 November, has drawn international delegations to what is described as the world's largest marine and naval defence trade show. French officials are presenting the gathering as part of a wider effort to reinforce strategic autonomy at sea.At the opening of the event, Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin said France was renewing its attack submarines, frigates... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 17:33 LONDON
Europe closes higher as gold and silver surge, Brent slumps, and the dollar softens
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly in the green, led by Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40, while the FTSE 100 also advanced. The session was marked by a sharp rally in precious metals, a steep drop in Brent crude, and a softer US dollar against the euro and sterling. The move appears consistent with a broader risk-on tone in European equities alongside a rotation into defensive and inflation-sensitive assets, though the size of the commodity swings suggests market-specific catalysts were also in play. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 16:45 LONDON
Armenia says South Caucasus has a 'totally new global role' amid trade route push
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said the South Caucasus is taking on a "totally new global role" as regional leaders look to deepen connectivity and cooperation. Speaking during an interview at an enlargement summit on Tuesday, he said the region's countries have common interests despite their differences. He linked that shift to peace efforts, infrastructure links and a wider effort to position the region as a trade corridor.Pashinyan said Armenia's strategy is to diversify and balance its foreign relations in order to pursue national interests. He said the South Caucasus could develop common views and strategies that would open... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 16:08 LONDON
Trump Faces Reduced Leverage After Democrats Flip Both Houses of Congress
Democrats have flipped several long-held Republican seats and secured majorities in both houses of the US Congress, according to the supplied report, marking a sharp shift in Washington's balance of power. The result raises immediate questions about how much of President Donald Trump's domestic agenda can now move through the legislature. It also sets up a new phase of confrontation between the White House and a Congress now controlled by the opposition.Trump gave a mixed response after Tuesday's midterm vote. In posts on Truth Social, he blamed the losses on the fact that he was not personally on the ballot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 15:30 LONDON
Yemeni government claims gains in al-Jawf offensive as missile strike kills recruits in al-Dhalea
Yemeni government forces say they have advanced further into the al-Dahida mountain range in eastern al-Jawf province as fighting intensifies across several fronts in the country's north and south. The claim comes amid Operation Dawn of Yemen, a campaign now in its second month against Houthi positions. In a separate development, a ballistic missile reportedly struck a military training camp in northern al-Dhalea, killing eight people and wounding more than 15.According to a statement from the armed forces, troops backed by fighter jets and drones stormed Houthi fortifications and barracks in the al-Dahida area and seized weapons and military equipment.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Split as AI, Energy and Crude Selloff Hit Growth, While Banks, Gold and Bitcoin Catch a Bid
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp style rotation, not a broad risk-off move. The Nasdaq and tech-heavy areas were under pressure, led by a steep drop in AI and chip shares, while the Dow held a gain and financials, gold, silver, defense and Bitcoin advanced. The biggest single move in the tape was WTI crude, which fell more than 10%, a swing that helped explain the weakness in energy stocks and the mixed tone across cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 14:45 LONDON
Democrats win US Congress in midterm upset as Republicans blame Trump
A new wave of reporting has added detail to the Democratic takeover of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. The result is being described as a historic setback for President Donald Trump and a sharp rebuke to Republicans after a campaign that ended with Democrats controlling the Senate and the House. The latest coverage also shows the political fallout beginning immediately inside the Republican Party.One of the clearest signs of that backlash came in the reaction to a magazine cover showing Trump with his mouth covered after the defeat. The image was published after Democrats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 14:29 LONDON
UK Supreme Court hears appeal over Palestine Action proscription in London
The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has begun hearing an appeal challenging the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The two-day hearing opened in London on Wednesday, drawing protesters outside the court as the case got under way. Police arrested demonstrators who gathered to oppose the ban.The appeal centres on the government's July decision last year to proscribe the direct action group under then-Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Huda Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action, has said she will argue that the ban has a disproportionate effect on freedom of speech and the right to protest. The group's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 13:29 LONDON
Cyberattack targets French blood bank refrigeration systems, but no products are lost
A cyberattack targeted refrigeration equipment linked to three cold-storage sites used by the French Blood Establishment, according to officials in France. The incident affected systems used to store plasma, but the organisation said no blood products or samples were compromised. Operations for blood collection and distribution continued without interruption.The establishment said temperature and defrosting thresholds were raised to extremely high levels on Monday at the three sites. It said monitoring and alarm systems detected the anomalies quickly, allowing staff to respond before any damage was done. The affected products were bags of plasma intended for transfusions and plasma used to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 12:34 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US Democrats seize Congress as Middle East and Europe tensions intensify
Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in a sweeping US midterm result, a major setback for President Donald Trump and a historic shift in power in Washington. The party also secured a series of firsts, with new reporting pointing to a broader realignment in Congress. 🔗 🔗The Democratic gains widened further as James Talarico was projected to win the Texas Senate race, adding to the party’s strong showing across the country. Supporters reacted with cheers as the result strengthened the party’s grip on the midterm outcome. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Iran’s Islamic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Nov 2026 12:32 LONDON
Germany weighs 2027 ice hockey championship exit as federations refuse to face Russia
Germany is considering withdrawing as host of the 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship after several European federations said they would refuse to play Russia. The dispute follows a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling on 30 October that ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation to allow Russian national teams back into international competition, including the tournament scheduled for May in Germany. The German Ice Hockey Federation said the ruling "fundamentally changes the situation" for the event.Its chair, Frank H. Lutz, said the federation's position remained unchanged and that it rejected the return of Russian national teams to international ice hockey... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:32 LONDON
US midterms deliver historic firsts as Democrats win control of Congress
The 2026 US midterm elections have produced a series of historic firsts alongside a major shift in control of Congress. Democrats won both the House of Representatives and the Senate, marking a significant setback for President Donald Trump and his party. The result also opened the way for what would likely be the first Black speaker of the House.The election night tally brought several barrier-breaking victories into focus as results were confirmed across multiple states. Voters elected the country's first Black female governor, the first Native American female governor, the first Native female senator and the first openly gay male... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:30 LONDON
EU defence readiness at risk despite record spending, leaked draft warns
The European Union's ambition to be militarily ready by 2030 is at risk, according to a leaked draft of the European Commission's work programme. The document says Europe faces growing pressure on its external borders and critical infrastructure, with hybrid threats singled out as a major concern. It is expected to be endorsed and published by the Commission on Wednesday, setting out priorities for 2027.The eight-page draft says there is unprecedented political will and a surge in defence spending, but argues that this has not yet produced forces that are deployable, sustainable and interoperable. It says the bloc must do... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:07 LONDON
Iranian lawmakers threaten missile strikes on Europe over US bases
Iranian lawmakers and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have issued fresh threats against European countries that host US military bases, warning that they could be targeted if those facilities are used in any renewed confrontation with Washington. The warnings were made on Wednesday, the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the US embassy in Tehran, a date marked in Iran as the day of fighting global arrogance. The comments pointed specifically to Italy and Germany as examples of countries that could be affected.Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of parliament's National Security Committee, said that if America uses its bases in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:02 LONDON
Democrats win control of both chambers in US midterms after key Republican seat flips
Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the US midterm elections, according to results reported on Wednesday. The party secured a series of gains in Republican-held seats across Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Michigan and Kansas, marking a significant setback for President Donald Trump and his party. Counting was still continuing in some races, but the outcome has already shifted control of Congress.The reported results show Democrats winning 228 seats in the House so far, with leads in 34 more races, according to the tally cited in the supplied material. In the Senate, Democrats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:00 LONDON
Meloni attends funeral Mass in Rome for military personnel killed in Bosnia helicopter crash
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended the funeral Mass for military personnel who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The service was held today at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome. The source identifies the deceased only as military personnel and links their deaths to a helicopter crash in Bosnia and Herzegovina. No additional details are provided on the aircraft, the circumstances of the crash, or the number of personnel killed. The report is limited to the funeral observance in Rome and Meloni's attendance. It does not state when... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 10:02 LONDON
EU to lead urgent Brussels talks on Ukraine support as winter pressure grows
The European Commission is set to hold talks in Brussels with the United States, France, Germany, Britain, NATO and the World Bank on support for Ukraine. The discussions are focused on how to help Kyiv through the winter and how to back the US-led peace process, with upcoming negotiations due in Abu Dhabi. The meeting comes as European officials seek to keep diplomatic momentum moving while the war continues to place pressure on Ukraine's energy system and transport routes.According to the supplied report, US negotiators are expected to meet their European partners in Brussels, with the talks linked to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 09:32 LONDON
Israeli forces withdraw from Hebron after 10-day siege, leaving widespread destruction
Israeli forces have withdrawn from neighbourhoods in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron after a 10-day siege, allowing thousands of displaced Palestinians to return home. Residents arriving back in Ein Deir Bahha, al-Jalda and other affected areas found extensive damage to homes and streets after the operation ended. Local officials said the withdrawal began on Monday morning, ending a period in which families had been barred from returning.Hebron Governor Khaled Dodin said families could finally access their properties after the soldiers left. About 3,300 Palestinians have now returned to their homes, according to the latest figures in the incident.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 09:02 LONDON
Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate seat as Susan Collins concedes after nearly three decades
Democrat Troy Jackson has won Maine's US Senate race, flipping a seat that Republicans had held for 30 years. Susan Collins conceded the contest early on Wednesday, bringing an end to nearly three decades in the chamber for the longtime Republican senator. The result marks one of the most closely watched races in the country and a notable shift in a state that has often been competitive at the federal level.Jackson, a former Maine Senate president and labour organiser, entered the race in July and built his campaign around economic concerns and government accountability. Collins, who has served in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 07:36 LONDON
Former US contractor pleads guilty to leaking classified intelligence to Ethiopia
An Ethiopian-born American citizen has pleaded guilty to passing highly classified intelligence to Ethiopian officials, including material prosecutors said he hoped would help target fighters during the country's civil war. Abraham Teklu Lemma, a former US contractor, admitted sharing dozens of classified documents and photographs over more than two years. The case centres on information taken from secure US government facilities and sent to senior figures in Ethiopia's political, military and intelligence establishments.According to the US Department of Justice, the 54-year-old worked as a contractor at the State Department, the Justice Department and the National Reconnaissance Office, which operates US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 07:05 LONDON
North Korea fires missiles as it denies role in Binance crypto theft
South Korea said North Korea fired several missiles into the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, in a fresh weapons launch from the Sondok area on the country's eastern coast. The launch came hours after Pyongyang rejected allegations that it was behind the theft of more than $6bn in crypto assets from Binance. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it had detected the missiles and that South Korean and US authorities were analysing the details.The missile launch was the fourth such weapons test by North Korea in a month, according to the South Korean military. It followed a statement from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 06:01 LONDON
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Democrat Annie Andrews is projected to have won South Carolina's Senate race, in what would be the party's first victory in the state in 28 years. The former paediatrician was on course to defeat Republican candidate Darline Graham in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to projections cited by the BBC's US partner CBS. If confirmed, the result would mark a significant political shift in a state that has been firmly Republican in recent federal elections.Graham was appointed to the seat in July after the sudden death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, and entered the race with the backing of President... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 05:08 LONDON
Democrats win surprise Senate pickups in North and South Carolina
Democrats have won surprise Senate races in North Carolina and South Carolina, according to projections from multiple outlets, in a result that strengthens their path to control of the chamber in the US midterm elections. The two victories came as Republicans went into Tuesday holding a 53-47 majority and needing to defend several seats across the country. The results were described as a setback for President Donald Trump and his party in a contest that remains close overall.In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper was projected to defeat Trump-backed Republican Michael Whatley, giving Democrats a crucial pickup in a state that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 03:59 LONDON
Ossoff projected to hold Georgia Senate seat as midterm picture takes shape
Jon Ossoff is projected to hold Georgia's US Senate seat, defeating Republican challenger Mike Collins in one of the first major midterm calls of the night. The result keeps the closely watched swing state in Democratic hands and adds to the early picture emerging from the election. Georgia remains one of the most politically important battlegrounds in the country, and the race was being watched for its possible effect on control of Congress.According to the supplied reporting, Ossoff made the rising cost of living a central issue in his campaign, while Collins blamed inflation on former President Joe Biden and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 02:00 LONDON
US Justice Department expands Alaska Senate election probe as target letters are sent
The US Justice Department has expanded its investigation into allegations tied to Alaska's US Senate race, sending target letters to several people, including attorney Marc Elias. The move marks a new stage in a politically charged probe that has focused on claims that Democrats backed a spoiler candidate to confuse voters. The investigation is unfolding as the state's Senate contest remains pivotal in the fight for control of the chamber.Elias said in a statement that he was being targeted on Election Day and rejected the inquiry as a sham investigation. Federal prosecutors have told recipients of the letters that they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 01:03 LONDON
Second Northern Territory teenager charged in terrorism-material investigation
Police in Australia's Northern Territory have arrested a second teenager as part of an ongoing counterterrorism investigation into alleged terrorism-related documents and online discussions. A Joint Counter Terrorism Team spokesperson said material seized from a home in the Top End yesterday allegedly included content showing a mixed ideological motivation, including glorification of mass casualty attacks at schools. The teenager has been charged and is due to appear before the NT Youth Justice Court today.The case follows an earlier arrest last week involving another Top End teenager, who was charged with collecting documents likely to facilitate a terrorist act and possessing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 00:32 LONDON
US midterm elections enter key vote-count phase as polls close in six states
Another round of polls closed at 7pm ET in six states, including Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia, as the US midterm elections moved deeper into the vote-count phase. Voters are deciding the balance of power in Congress for President Donald Trump's final two years in office. The results will determine which party controls the House of Representatives and the Senate.The latest round of closures adds to a contest in which 35 Senate seats and all 435 House seats are on the ballot. Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats to the Democrats' 45, with two independents, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 00:29 LONDON
First polls close in US midterm elections as results begin to come in
The first polls have now closed in the 2026 US midterm elections, marking the start of the count in a contest that will decide control of Congress. Results are beginning to come in from Kentucky, including the state's 6th congressional district, one of the first closely watched races to report. The vote is being followed closely because all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot.In Kentucky's 6th district, polls closed at 6pm local time, or 23:00 GMT, after a day of voting across the country. The district includes Lexington, the state's second-largest city, and is being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 23:29 LONDON
Yemen accuses IRGC and Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to aid Houthis
Yemen's internationally recognised government has accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Lebanon's Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to help the Houthis plan and direct military operations. The allegation was made by Interior Minister Major-General Ibrahim Haidan in a statement on Tuesday. He said the foreign personnel are helping build the group's military capabilities.According to the ministry, 14 of the experts are from the IRGC and seven are from Hezbollah. The statement said they are deployed across Hodeidah, Sanaa, Saada, Hajjah, Amran and the coastal city of Khokha. It described their roles as including command and control, ballistic missiles, drones,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 20:00 LONDON
US midterms as state officials brace for possible federal interference
State election officials across the United States are preparing for possible intervention by the Trump administration in Tuesday's midterms, amid fears of disruption to voting and challenges to ballot counts. The concerns centre on a series of legal and administrative moves by federal authorities that critics say could affect how votes are handled in several states. The White House says it is focused on election security, while many of the scenarios being discussed remain hypothetical.The Justice Department has sued 30 states and the District of Columbia over access to voter registration lists, saying it needs the records to identify non-citizens.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 19:29 LONDON
Greenland parliament approves trilateral security deal with the United States and Denmark
Greenland's parliament has approved a trilateral security agreement with Denmark and the United States, formalising a deal signed in September by the three leaders. Lawmakers passed the measure 16-0 on Tuesday, with seven abstentions, in a vote that underscores the island's growing strategic role in the Arctic and North Atlantic. The agreement comes after months of negotiations and follows a period of heightened tension over Greenland's future and its resource potential.The deal was signed in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly by US President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 18:32 LONDON
Ukraine investigates unrest outside National Guard-linked building near Kyiv
Ukraine's Security Service says it has identified around 100 people who took part in unrest outside a building used by the National Guard near Kyiv. Investigators believe the gathering may have been organised to abduct a serviceman who had left his unit without authorisation. The incident began on Monday in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, a suburb west of the capital, and escalated into clashes with law enforcement.Deputy Security Service chief Ivan Rudnytskyi said on Tuesday that searches were under way at some of the participants' homes and that investigators were considering detentions and criminal charges. At least one woman has been detained.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 18:05 LONDON
Georgia PM offers no path out of EU accession deadlock amid Brussels dispute
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said his government remains very committed to joining the European Union, but he gave no clear route for reviving the country's stalled accession bid. Speaking at the Euronews Enlargement Summit on Tuesday, he instead accused the European Commission of political blackmail and blamed Brussels for the breakdown in relations. The comments come as Georgia's EU path remains effectively frozen.Kobakhidze repeated that the government would join immediately if the European Commission opened accession talks, but he did not say what steps Tbilisi would take to unlock the process. He also refused to reconsider the controversial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 18:00 LONDON
Israel election deadlock leaves Netanyahu's future hanging in the balance
Israel is heading into another period of political uncertainty after election results left neither bloc with the 61 seats needed to form a government. The results are due to be certified on Wednesday, but coalition talks are already deadlocked. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc won 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the opposition alliance led by former army chief Gadi Eisenkot secured 48.The remaining 19 seats went to the two Arab-led lists, the Joint List and Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List. That makes them pivotal in the arithmetic of any future coalition, even though they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 17:30 LONDON
Flash floods devastate the US Southwest, forcing evacuations and rescues
Heavy rain triggered severe flash flooding across the southwestern United States on Monday, submerging roads, neighbourhoods and fields in the Four Corners region. Communities in Colorado and Arizona were among the hardest hit, with cars, motorhomes and homes swept away in Arboles and residents in Camp Verde scrambling to safety as water rose around an RV park. The flooding affected areas where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet, and aerial images showed widespread inundation across the region.Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate as emergency crews carried out dozens of rescue operations. Those included helicopter rescues, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 15:05 LONDON
Poland says it foiled attempted provocation near Russian border as security operation continues
Poland says it prevented an attempted provocation overnight near its border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, after security forces reported suspicious movement shortly after midnight. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said individuals carrying flashlights were seen in the border area, but no incident was allowed to develop. He said the authorities acted quickly once the Border Guard passed on the alert.Tusk said police, the military, border guards and intelligence services have been carrying out additional security activity in Poland's north-east, including the Warmia-Masuria and Podlaskie regions. He also said extra police and other troops, including counter-terrorism units, had recently been sent to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 14:04 LONDON
China steps up Gulf diplomacy as Trump-Xi meeting approaches
China has stepped up its diplomatic engagement with Gulf and regional leaders, with senior officials holding a series of meetings in Beijing. President Xi Jinping hosted Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on a state visit, while Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Saudi Arabia's national security adviser, Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban, and Iran's deputy secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Bagheri Kani. The activity comes as Beijing seeks to project influence in the Middle East ahead of a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Shenzhen later this month.According to a Chinese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 13:35 LONDON
North Macedonia president says Bulgaria is holding EU accession hopes hostage over constitutional changes
North Macedonia's president has accused Bulgaria of holding the country's European Union accession hopes hostage in a dispute over constitutional changes. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova said the demand to recognise the Bulgarian minority in the constitution was blocking progress on the country's path towards EU membership. She made the comments on the sidelines of the Enlargement Summit in Brussels on Tuesday.Siljanovska-Davkova said the proposed amendments had not even passed the first stage in the parliamentary constitutional commission. She also said that around 80% of citizens oppose the changes, arguing that further concessions cannot be imposed without public support. The president said her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 13:33 LONDON
US midterms open as cost of living tops voter concerns and Trump faces backlash
Voting has opened in more than eight US states as the country begins a midterm election that will help determine control of Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump's term. Early reporting and polling suggest the cost of living is the dominant issue for many voters. The election is also being shaped by widespread frustration with Trump, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted in the days before polling day.The poll surveyed 1,765 adults nationwide from Thursday to Monday and carried a margin of error of three percentage points among registered voters. It found that 48% of registered voters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 13:30 LONDON
Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh as damage spreads
Cyclone Murasu has made landfall near Ongole in India's Andhra Pradesh state, bringing destructive winds, flooding and widespread disruption along the eastern coast. The storm struck in Prakasam district around 1am on Tuesday local time, according to the India Meteorological Department. It is the second cyclone to hit the region in a week, after Cyclone Arnab caused damage in the same area.Officials said the severe cyclonic storm uprooted trees, toppled electricity poles and flooded low-lying areas. Prakhar Jain, managing director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, said no deaths or injuries had been reported so far. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 10:36 LONDON
Florida Learjet crash as investigators say jet may have broken apart before impact
Investigators in Florida say parts of a private jet may have broken off before it crashed and killed all nine people on board. The Learjet 60 came down on Military Trail in Palm Beach, a six-lane road lined with businesses and restaurants, after departing Austin, Texas and heading for the Bahamas. The aircraft nosedived into the roadway and exploded on impact, leaving a large crater and scattering debris across the surrounding area.The National Transportation Safety Board said weather conditions will be a major focus of the inquiry, and officials said severe storms complicated access to the wreckage. Heavy rainfall and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 10:33 LONDON
Britain and France lead Poland exercise rehearsing Ukraine deployment as details firm up
The first major exercise of the Multinational Force Ukraine is due to run in Poland from November 9 to 22, with Britain and France leading the drill. The exercise, called Koalicja, will bring together 2,800 personnel from 11 nations and is intended to test how a multinational force could support Ukraine after the war ends. It is being presented as a practical rehearsal for logistics, air support and wider security guarantees rather than a combat mission.About 300 British troops will take part, including soldiers from the Army's 7 Brigade, known as the Desert Rats. RAF Typhoons and a Voyager refuelling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 08:04 LONDON
Palestinians face West Bank closures and Gaza killings as Israeli election deadlock deepens
Palestinians are facing renewed pressure in the occupied West Bank and Gaza as Israel's inconclusive election enters a week of political manoeuvring. The latest developments come after Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats, giving Palestinian citizens of Israel an unusually strong showing at the ballot box. That result has since been followed by delegitimising rhetoric from Israeli politicians and uncertainty over whether any coalition can be formed.Nearly 840,000 people voted for Ra'am and the Joint List, a 64 percent increase on 2022, according to the supplied material. Adding those seats to opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc would give an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 07:32 LONDON
Papua New Guinea police investigate artillery projectile found at Port Moresby wharf
Police in Papua New Guinea are investigating after a large shell-shaped object was found in a commercial shipping container at a major wharf in Port Moresby. Officers and military explosives specialists secured the item and removed it for analysis after it was identified as a suspected artillery projectile. Four Chinese nationals were arrested and taken into custody on Friday in connection with the discovery.A police report seen by investigators identified the object as an undetonated 130mm Chinese Type 59 artillery projectile containing chemical explosives and a fuse. The report said the device weighed 32 kilograms and was examined using an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 07:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza across Khan Younis, al-Musaddar and Gaza City
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed five Palestinians on Monday, according to medical sources and media reports. The deaths were reported in Khan Younis in the south, al-Musaddar in central Gaza, and Gaza City in the north. The incidents came despite the US-brokered ceasefire that took effect in October 2025.Medical sources said at least two people were killed in separate strikes on Khan Younis, while another was killed in a drone attack in the al-Musaddar area. A fourth person died when a vehicle was struck in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood. The victim was identified by the Wafa news agency as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 05:30 LONDON
North Korea rebuts Binance hack allegations amid missile launch
North Korea has publicly rejected allegations that it was behind a reported $6 billion theft from the cryptocurrency platform Binance, while also carrying out a test launch of strategic cruise missiles. The denial came from Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, who described the FBI's claim as a grave political provocation. The missile test was reported separately as part of a new display of the country's weapons capabilities.The FBI said on Saturday that a North Korea-affiliated hacking group called TraderTraitor was responsible for the Binance theft. Kim Yo Jong dismissed the allegation as absurd rhetoric and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 04:01 LONDON
US urges Venezuela to continue phased democratic transition plan after Rubio-Blanco meeting
The United States has urged Venezuela to continue a phased plan covering economic recovery, political reconciliation and a democratic transition, following talks in Washington between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco. The meeting took place on Monday and focused on Venezuela's political future. Neither Rubio nor Blanco spoke publicly after the talks.According to a State Department readout, Washington reaffirmed President Donald Trump's three-phase plan for Venezuela: stabilization, economic recovery and political reconciliation, and democratic transition. The readout said the approach is intended to move the country toward democratic elections. The discussion came as the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 03:02 LONDON
ICC accuses Trump administration of obstructing international justice amid US sanctions
The International Criminal Court has accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice after the United States expanded sanctions against the tribunal. ICC judge Tomoko Akane addressed the United Nations remotely on Monday, saying the measures were threatening judges, prosecutors and the court itself. She urged all 193 UN member states to take concrete action, individually and collectively, to defend the court.According to the court, Akane was forced to speak remotely because of the US sanctions. The row escalated after Washington broadened its restrictions last month to target the ICC as an institution, following earlier sanctions on individual... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 02:32 LONDON
Trump warns midterms are the most important in his lifetime as Republicans face polling headwinds
Donald Trump has held his final major campaign event before Tuesday's US midterm elections, casting the vote as decisive for the future of Republican control in Congress. Speaking in Washington, DC on Monday afternoon, he said the contest was "the most important midterm, I believe, in our lifetime". He also urged supporters to keep Congress "strong and free" as polling points to a difficult night for his party.Trump acknowledged that his Republican Party faces an uphill battle, and he pointed to the long-standing pattern of the president's party losing ground in midterm elections. Analysts cited in the reporting say Republicans... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 22:00 LONDON
HRW warns of post-election crackdown in Zambia after disputed August vote
Human Rights Watch has called on Zambia's authorities to halt what it described as an intensifying crackdown on opposition figures, journalists, lawyers and government critics after the disputed August election. The rights group said the post-election climate has included arrests, disappearances, beatings and threats, with the pressure continuing in recent months. It said the pattern has created a chilling effect on civic and political activity.In a report released on Sunday, the organisation said Zambian police and military forces had forcibly disappeared, arbitrarily detained, beaten and threatened opposition members and supporters, as well as lawyers, journalists and critics, in the days... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 20:32 LONDON
IG Metall expands strike wave across German industry over pay dispute
Germany's largest union has expanded strike action across the metal and electrical engineering sector in a dispute affecting about 3.7 million employees. The walkouts began on Monday and hit major manufacturers including Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Tata Steel. The union says the action is part of a push for higher wages, stronger job security and profit-sharing arrangements.IG Metall is seeking a 5 percent pay rise, arguing that workers are under pressure from the cost of living. It also wants measures to protect jobs and production sites in sectors that are performing strongly. Employers have offered a one-off payment equivalent to 1... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 20:03 LONDON
US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs
Petrol prices in the United States have eased ahead of the midterm elections, offering some relief to drivers even as fuel costs remain elevated. The national average for regular petrol stood at $4.17 a gallon on Monday, according to the American Automobile Association, which tracks daily prices. Diesel prices also fell slightly, to $6.29 a gallon, but remain high by recent standards.The latest figures show regular petrol down 12 cents from a week earlier and 23 cents lower than a month ago. A year ago, the average price was $3.04 a gallon, while it was $2.98 on February 28, when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 19:04 LONDON
Cyber-attack disables supermarket freezers across several European countries
A cyber-attack has disrupted refrigeration and freezer systems in dozens of supermarkets across several European countries, forcing large amounts of food to be thrown away. The incident has affected stores in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, Estonia and Finland. In Belgium, some of the worst damage was reported at Delhaize stores, including a branch in Hoeilaart, just outside Brussels.The scale of the disruption appears to be significant, with about 40 Delhaize supermarkets affected in Belgium and Luxembourg alone. At the Hoeilaart branch, frozen pizzas and ice cream were among the food items that had to be scrapped after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 18:07 LONDON
Northern Ethiopia fighting and drone strikes push health system towards collapse
Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia is worsening an already fragile humanitarian and health situation, according to the World Health Organization. The violence involves rebels from the northern Tigray region and the government in Addis Ababa, with drone strikes and civilian deaths reported in both Amhara and Tigray. The latest warnings come as the 2022 peace deal between the two sides has effectively broken down.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement on Monday that the conflict had killed several civilians in recent days and was straining medical facilities. He said at least 15 people, several of them children, died... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 16:30 LONDON
US oil firms post more than $130bn in profits as Iran war drives up energy prices
United States oil and gas companies have reported more than $130bn in profits during the war on Iran, according to an estimate cited in the supplied material. The gains come as consumers in the United States and elsewhere face higher prices for petrol, diesel and other energy products. The report links the surge in earnings to tighter global energy supplies and disruption affecting Gulf and Russian flows.The estimate is described as a conservative calculation based on the performance of 51 large US oil and gas companies over the six months from April through September. In the same period in 2025,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 15:36 LONDON
Israel extends Al Jazeera ban for another 90 days, network says
Al Jazeera Media Network says Israeli authorities have extended a ban on its operations in Israel for another 90 days. The move covers the suspension of its broadcasts, the closure of its offices and restrictions on access to its websites and digital platforms. The network said the decision amounts to an assault on press freedom and the public's right to information.According to the network, a court in Tel Aviv approved the extension last week after the Israeli government decided to prolong the ban. In a statement on Monday, Al Jazeera said it categorically rejected the allegations used to justify the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 15:33 LONDON
Wizz Air flight diverted to Budapest after bomb threat
A Wizz Air passenger flight from London Luton to Sofia was diverted to Budapest on Monday after a bomb threat was received mid-air. The aircraft was escorted by a Hungarian fighter jet before making an emergency landing at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. Authorities then carried out security checks on the plane and passengers.The airline said the inspection was completed and nothing was found. It added that the aircraft would depart again shortly after the checks were finished. Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendis said Hungary provided the fighter jet escort after the threat was reported, and that police took over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 15:04 LONDON
Uganda begins phased troop withdrawal from Somalia amid handover to Somali forces
Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military involvement, with the first contingent already back home and more departures expected in the coming days. The phased exit is due to continue until the end of 2027, according to Uganda's acting army spokesperson, Chris Magezi. The move affects Uganda's long-running role in Somalia's security effort, where it has been a major troop contributor since 2007.Magezi said the first group of troops deployed through a bilateral arrangement had already returned to Uganda, while other forces would follow. He said all forces, including those under the African Union... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 15:02 LONDON
NSW council blocks Gaza artwork exhibition over safety risk
A local council in New South Wales has refused to host an exhibition of the Wall of Tears artwork about children killed in Gaza, citing what it described as an unacceptable safety risk. The planned display was due to take place at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in Nowra on Tuesday. The decision follows concerns raised by the council about possible protest activity, counter-protest, and wider community conflict.According to the material provided, the council had asked organisers to look into hiring armed guards as part of a risk assessment. It also raised the possibility of verbal abuse, intimidation, disruption and reputational... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 14:30 LONDON
Fresh cyberattack wave disrupts supermarket refrigeration across Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden
Supermarket refrigeration systems in Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden were disrupted early on Monday in what companies described as an apparent cyberattack. Stores reported sudden temperature spikes in fridges and freezers, raising concerns about food safety and operational continuity. The incidents affected several retail groups at the same time and appeared to target cooling equipment rather than checkout or payment systems.Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt said an overnight IT incident affected dozens of stores in Belgium and Luxembourg. In Sweden, ICA and Coop reported similar temperature spikes, and one store said it had been hit by a cyberattack. Carrefour Belgium also reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 13:59 LONDON
British Airways to resume London Heathrow-Dubai flights after eight-month suspension
British Airways is set to resume its London Heathrow-Dubai service on Tuesday, ending an eight-month suspension linked to regional air-travel disruption after the Iran war. The airline will restart with one daily flight to Dubai International Airport, marking a return to one of its major long-haul routes. The move comes after flights were grounded following US-Israeli strikes in late February.The route is due to reopen on November 3, with one-way fares in November reported as low as £329. British Airways plans to increase capacity further, with frequency expected to rise to two departures a day by summer 2027. The resumption... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 13:05 LONDON
Jordan's King Abdullah II vows to confront terrorism after Karak church attack
Jordan's King Abdullah II has said the country will not be shaken by a deadly attack on a church in the southern city of Karak. Speaking at the opening of a new parliamentary session in Amman on Monday, he said the assault had tested the resilience of the state and the resolve of its people. He also asked lawmakers to observe a minute of silence for the victims, whose relatives attended the session.The attack, which took place about two weeks earlier, killed nine people and wounded dozens. Abdullah described the attackers as people who were "not of us" and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 13:02 LONDON
Yemeni government forces press counteroffensive in al-Jawf amid Operation Dawn of Yemen
Yemeni government forces are pressing a counteroffensive in Al-Jawf Governorate, focusing on strategic heights east of the provincial capital, al-Hazm. The operation is part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, the government campaign launched last month to reverse Houthi territorial gains. The latest movement on the ground underscores how Al-Jawf has become a new focal point in the war.A field commander identified as Colonel Rabie Al-Qurashi said government forces had taken full control of the Huwaishan mountain range east of al-Hazm. He said the area forms the first line of Houthi defence on the eastern axis and that holding the rugged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 13:00 LONDON
Iran says Hormuz could reopen in two days if US meets conditions amid ongoing mediation
Iran says it could restore security to the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States accepts a set of political and security conditions, in the latest signal that indirect contacts between the two sides are continuing. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the proposal had first been put to Washington through Qatar in September with a seven-day timeline, but that the period could now be shortened. He said the change showed what he described as Iran's good-faith approach.Baghaei said an exchange of messages was still under way through mediators and that any next step depended on Washington... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 11:59 LONDON
Severe storms and large hail hit south-east Queensland as warnings remain in place
Dangerous thunderstorms swept across south-east Queensland on Monday night, bringing large hail, heavy rain and the risk of flash flooding to several communities. The storms affected areas from north of Maryborough to northern New South Wales, with hail reported on roads in Maryborough and heavy rainfall recorded further south. Warnings remained in place late on Monday for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, and the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.The Bureau of Meteorology said more than 50 millimetres of rain fell in 30 minutes at Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast, underlining the intensity of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 11:35 LONDON
Record early voting tops 53.6 million ahead of U.S. midterm elections
More than 53.6 million Americans had already voted early ahead of Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections, according to figures released on Sunday by the Election Lab at the University of Florida. The total has already surpassed the roughly 46 million early votes recorded across the full 2022 midterm cycle. The final stretch of early voting ended in some states, including New York, as the country moved into the last days before election day.The data showed that about 29.8 million ballots had been cast in person by midday on Sunday, while 23.9 million had been sent by mail. The figures also suggested... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 11:32 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile as fighting and airstrikes continue in Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile aimed at Saudi Arabia's southern region, as fighting continues on several fronts in Yemen. The coalition also said it destroyed a drone launched toward the same area earlier in the weekend. At the same time, Houthi-affiliated media reported that seven people were wounded in coalition air strikes in the Red Sea city of Hodeidah.Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki said the missile was intercepted on Monday, while the drone was destroyed on Sunday evening. Saudi Civil Defence later issued and then lifted alerts for Abha, Khamis Mushait, Taif and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 10:29 LONDON
Bangladesh garment factory protests disrupt industrial hubs for third day over wages
Workers in Bangladesh's garment sector continued protests for a third day on Monday, disrupting hundreds of factories across several industrial hubs as they demanded higher pay amid rising inflation. The unrest has spread through Mirpur in Dhaka, as well as Savar, Ashulia and Gazipur, with a heavy police presence reported in the capital's industrial areas. About 500 factories were temporarily shuttered after the demonstrations began on Saturday.Police used tear gas and sound grenades as thousands of workers took to the streets, according to the supplied report. The protests are centred on demands for a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 08:01 LONDON
Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after record crypto hack as services resume in phases
Binance said it processed $4.649 billion in withdrawals and $1.01 billion in deposits between 06:00 and 15:30 GMT on 1 November, leaving a net outflow of about $3.64 billion after the exchange reopened. The company said the initial spike in withdrawals later eased and that flows were stabilising as expected. It added that withdrawals of more than two dozen major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, had resumed.The exchange said the hack affected $6.3 billion worth of digital assets and that it had covered around 95% of the stolen funds, with the remainder likely to take longer to source. Binance said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 07:59 LONDON
Trump closes out campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas ahead of Tuesday's elections
US President Donald Trump ended his midterm campaign push with rallies in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday, as both parties entered the final stretch before Tuesday's elections. He appeared first in Dubuque, Iowa, and later in Salina, Kansas, where Republicans are facing strong competition from Democratic candidates. The events were presented as the closing stops in a campaign that has taken Trump across the country since the start of October.According to the supplied report, Trump told supporters in Iowa that Republicans were close to sweeping victories and urged them to elect "America first" Republicans across the ballot. In Kansas, Air... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 06:32 LONDON
US Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke at Son's Hockey Game
US Senator Chris Murphy has been taken to hospital after suffering a stroke on Saturday, according to his team. The Connecticut Democrat was at his son's hockey game when he began feeling numbness in his arm and was taken for medical treatment. His team said doctors were encouraged by his progress and that he was awake and alert.The 53-year-old was later found to have experienced a stroke in hospital, his team said in a statement shared with US media. They said they were optimistic he would make a full recovery. Murphy is not up for re-election in this midterms cycle,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 05:29 LONDON
Western Sahara UN mission ends as liquidation phase begins after mandate expiry
The United Nations has confirmed that its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate. The mission, known as MINURSO, entered a liquidation phase on 1 November, with assets being returned to troop-contributing countries. The development marks the close of a 35-year UN presence in a disputed territory where the political process remains unresolved.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he remained concerned about the security situation across the territory and the risk of hostilities escalating. His spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said Guterres had urged all concerned to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 00:31 LONDON
Five rescued in Kiribati after drifting at sea for three months
Five people, including two children, have been rescued on Fanning Island in Kiribati after drifting at sea for about three months. The group was found alive on Sunday after villagers spotted their boat near the remote island. They had been missing since setting off on July 30 from the Federated States of Micronesia on what was meant to be a short inter-island trip.The five were part of a group of nine who left Murilo for Ruo, a journey that was expected to take about an hour. According to the supplied account, the boat was caught in a storm soon after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 00:00 LONDON
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight as ceasefire violence continues
Medics and the Hamas-run interior ministry said Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed eight people in two separate attacks on Sunday, local time. Five police officers were killed in western Khan Younis in the south, while three people died in Gaza City. Local hospitals said they received the bodies and several wounded people after the strikes.The Israeli military said it struck several militants in Khan Younis, but did not immediately provide further details. It did not comment on the Gaza City strike in the material supplied. The reported deaths come as Israel has stepped up strikes in recent weeks,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 23:29 LONDON
Ukraine air raid app hacked again as false radiation alerts spread to Kyiv and Lviv region
Ukraine's air raid alert app was apparently hacked on Sunday evening, sending a series of false emergency warnings to users in Kyiv and prompting concern in other parts of the country. The messages briefly told people there was a radiation threat, followed by alerts about a nuclear attack, a chemical attack and street fighting. Officials said the incident appeared to be hostile interference with a system that is normally used to warn civilians about real air raids and other emergencies.The Ukrainian Air Force said the app had probably been subjected to hostile interference and stressed that there was no radiation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 23:01 LONDON
Canada and US signal progress on trade deal talks as midterms loom
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said talks with US President Donald Trump made progress toward a future Canada-US trade deal. The announcement came on Sunday, two days before the November 3 US midterm elections, and follows months of strain between the two neighbours over tariffs. Carney said the two sides had held a good conversation about the future of Canada-US trade.According to Carney, teams from both countries will work in the coming weeks to deliver an outcome. He said the latest discussion builds on recent constructive talks on the outlines of a mutually beneficial trade deal. Trump also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 21:59 LONDON
Bulgaria runoff exit polls put Iotova ahead amid Black Sea security concerns
Exit polls from Bulgaria's presidential runoff show acting president Iliana Iotova ahead of challenger Andrey Gyurov, with three polls putting her on about 51% against roughly 44% for her rival. If the result is confirmed when official counting is completed on Monday, Iotova would become Bulgaria's first elected female president. The presidency is largely ceremonial, but the result would still carry political significance in a country watching both domestic politics and regional security closely.The vote took place on Sunday, with exit polls indicating turnout of about 27% to 29%, slightly higher than the first round last week, which had a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 21:32 LONDON
Germany's Frankfurt riots deepen as police report more than 100 injuries
Frankfurt remained the main flashpoint in Germany's weekend unrest as officials said looting and clashes with police left more than 100 officers injured. The violence unfolded during student-led protests that spread across dozens of German cities, with the central city emerging as the most serious scene of disorder. Authorities said the demonstrations were organised by the campaign group Gen Z regelt, which has been linked to rallies over education funding and living costs.Hesse interior minister Roman Poseck said hooded rioters damaged 17 stores in Frankfurt, five of them looted, and that police deployed 1,300 officers in response. He said 54... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 19:59 LONDON
France opens attempted-murder probe after petrol bomb attacks on police during protests
Prosecutors in France have opened an attempted-murder investigation after petrol bombs and other projectiles were thrown at police and gendarmes during protests in Paris and other cities on Saturday. The case follows video and images showing an officer engulfed in flames after a homemade incendiary device exploded at his feet. Authorities said no arrests had been made at the time of the announcement.The prosecutor's office said the inquiry concerns the attempted murder of persons vested with public authority. It said explosive devices were thrown at around 15 gendarmes and police officers, while the Paris police prefecture said several hundred rioters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 19:32 LONDON
Israel opens diplomatic ties with Somaliland in Hargeisa ceremony
Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland has presented his credentials in Hargeisa, in a ceremony that also saw officials lay the cornerstone for an Israeli embassy. The events were formally announced by Israel's Foreign Ministry on Sunday, which said they took place last week. The move marks a visible step in the diplomatic relationship between Israel and the breakaway territory.According to the confirmed details, the ceremony was held in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, and involved President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Cirro, and Ambassador Michael Lotem. Cirro described the occasion as a historical day and said it was the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 19:02 LONDON
Alaska Senate race certification fight after US judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit
A federal judge in Alaska has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to stop the state from certifying the results of the upcoming US Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The ruling came just two days before the November 3 midterm election, which will help determine control of the US Congress. Sullivan has separately said he will accept the election outcome.US District Court Judge Sharon Gleason said the case was infeasible because many voters had already cast ballots and those ballots had been commingled, making it impossible to identify individual voters. In her ruling, she said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 18:59 LONDON
Russia detains teenager over alleged Moscow park attack plot after US warning
Russian authorities say they have detained a teenager suspected of planning an attack at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow after receiving a warning from the United States. The case centres on a popular palace and park complex in southern Moscow that was briefly closed after the alert. Russian security services said the detention followed a tip-off and a search of the suspect's home.According to the material provided, the Federal Security Service said the suspect is a Russian citizen and that investigators found clothing and accessories matching images the teenager had posted online. The FSB also said the suspect's phone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 17:01 LONDON
Serbia arrests police chief over abuse-of-office allegations
Serbian authorities have arrested the head of the country's criminal police directorate, Marko Kricak, on suspicion of abuse of office and dereliction of duty. A second senior officer, Bosko Sekulovic, who heads the police unit responsible for fighting organised crime, was also detained on Sunday. Prosecutors said the case is being handled in Belgrade and insisted it has no connection to the legislative elections held a week earlier.Belgrade chief prosecutor Nenad Stefanovic said the two men are suspected of abusing their positions and failing to carry out their duties, causing prejudice and serious harm to the rights of former police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 16:29 LONDON
Switzerland reopens diplomatic office in North Korea as Cassis visits Pyongyang
Switzerland has formally reopened its diplomatic office in North Korea, adding a new step to a rare channel of contact between Pyongyang and a Western European state. The office resumed operations on 19 October and was formally reopened as Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis became the first Swiss foreign minister to visit North Korea since 2003. Cassis travelled to Pyongyang on 29 and 30 October before continuing on to Seoul.The Swiss foreign ministry said the visit was intended to restore direct political dialogue with North Korea and maintain contact with both sides of the divided peninsula. Cassis met North Korean Foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 15:07 LONDON
India opposition rallies in New Delhi over voter-roll changes and election chief
Thousands marched through New Delhi on Sunday demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner over changes to voter lists that opposition parties say favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party. The protest was led by Rahul Gandhi of the Indian National Congress and formed part of more than a month of demonstrations over the revision of electoral rolls. It is the latest flashpoint in a dispute that has put election administration at the centre of national politics.Opposition leaders say the removal of more than 130 million names from draft rolls has disproportionately affected Muslims and other minorities, who are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 15:04 LONDON
More than 300 arrested at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassy in London
Police in London arrested 325 people during a protest outside the US embassy in Nine Elms on Saturday, after demonstrators gathered in support of the banned group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police said the majority of those detained were arrested for expressing support for a proscribed organisation under the Terrorism Act. Officers continued making arrests into the evening as the crowd remained outside the embassy.The force said 320 of the arrests were linked to support for a proscribed organisation. Protesters held signs reading phrases including: "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action." Some demonstrators were carried away by officers after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 14:03 LONDON
Iran warns of geographically unrestricted response if US attacks again
Iran's supreme leader has warned that any renewed US or allied attack would be met with an immediate response that would be both impactful and geographically unrestricted. The warning comes as urgent diplomatic efforts continue to prevent another full-scale war involving Iran, with officials and analysts warning of wider consequences for the Middle East and beyond. According to state media, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei met Iran's top military commanders on Saturday and ordered preparations for possible new US-Israeli military action.The reported meeting included the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Major General Ahmad Vahidi, as well as the Iranian army... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 12:59 LONDON
Qatar LNG carrier struck by unidentified objects in the Gulf
A liquefied natural gas carrier belonging to Qatar Gas Transport Company was struck by unidentified objects while sailing in the Gulf, according to a company statement. The vessel, Al Mayeda, was hit on Friday evening, with the incident later disclosed in a statement published through the Qatar Stock Exchange. The company said the ship remains in a safe and operational condition while the impact is assessed.The statement said none of the crew members was injured and no environmental damage was reported. It did not identify what struck the vessel or say where in the Gulf the incident took place. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 10:59 LONDON
Rubio says Trump administration did not help Bolsonaro move to the United States after Brazil election loss
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration did not help Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro leave the country for the United States after his election loss. His comments came as Donald Trump said Bolsonaro could remain in the US "as long as he wants". The remarks add a new diplomatic layer to an already sensitive cross-border political dispute involving Brazil's election aftermath.According to the supplied report, Bolsonaro arrived in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, one day after the US Department of State said Bolsonaro and his family would be granted visas following his October 25 election... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 07:29 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv as coalition deadlock puts Netanyahu's future in play
Thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to press Israel's opposition leaders to reach an agreement with Arab-led parties and form a government that would remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The rally came after Tuesday's election produced no clear majority, leaving coalition negotiations at the centre of the political debate. Supporters of Netanyahu also turned out in counterprotest, underscoring the depth of the divide over who should govern next.According to the reported results, Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament, while the bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. That leaves neither side able to govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 03:00 LONDON
Second night of drone disruption at Jersey Airport
Flights into Jersey Airport were disrupted for a second consecutive night after unauthorised drone activity was reported near the airfield. The airport said at 20:05 on Saturday that it was experiencing disruption affecting inbound flights because of further drone activity in the vicinity. Late evening flights were cancelled, leaving passengers and airport users facing another night of uncertainty.States of Jersey Police said they were investigating the incidents and had appealed for anyone with information about who was responsible to come forward. Inspector Rob McCallum said it was believed that two or three drones had entered restricted airspace. He added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 02:35 LONDON
Man found dead after floodwater sweep near Santa Teresa in Central Australia
Northern Territory Police say a 60-year-old man has been found dead after being swept away by floodwater near Santa Teresa in Central Australia. His body was located on Saturday afternoon after a three-day search and rescue operation in a remote area south of Alice Springs. Police said the man had been missing since his vehicle became stuck in a creek on Phillipson Bore Road.According to police, the body was found at 1:40pm about 10 kilometres from the place where he was swept off the roof of his vehicle. The incident happened near the remote Aboriginal community of Santa Teresa, also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 02:32 LONDON
Poland court standoff deepens amid crisis talks at presidential palace
President Karol Nawrocki has held urgent consultations with political leaders in Warsaw as Poland's standoff over the Constitutional Tribunal deepened. The talks took place at the presidential palace on Saturday after the sudden suspension of tribunal chief judge Bogdan Swieczkowski triggered a new escalation in the dispute. Representatives of nationalist, far-right and some governing coalition parties attended, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk's Civic Coalition stayed away.Nawrocki said he convened the meeting because of what he described as a threat to Poland's internal security. By Saturday afternoon, no breakthrough had been reported, and the confrontation remained unresolved. Tusk later accused conservative... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 01:29 LONDON
Tornado-like storm damages roofs and trees near Yass in New South Wales
A violent tornado-like storm has caused significant damage in the Good Hope area near Yass in New South Wales' Southern Tablelands. The system struck on Saturday afternoon, ripping roofs from buildings, toppling trees and leaving residents facing a lengthy clean-up. No injuries have been reported so far.Officials said the storm ripped off six roofs and damaged the roofs of 10 other buildings. Golf-ball-sized hail and strong winds also hit the small rural community, about 12 kilometres outside Yass. Strong winds initially blocked road access to the area, adding to the disruption for residents and emergency crews.The New South Wales State... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
Nigeria probes two suspected Ebola cases in the northeast after recent first case
Nigerian health authorities are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Both individuals have been isolated while officials carry out contact tracing and laboratory testing. The cases were identified after Nigeria reported its first Ebola case in more than a decade on October 20.The health agency said the two cases are still classified as suspected, and that this does not mean Ebola has been confirmed. It said contact identification and listing are under way, alongside laboratory testing to determine whether the illness is Ebola. The statement was posted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal standoff deepens after Tusk vows no compromise
Poland's political crisis over the Constitutional Tribunal intensified on Saturday after Prime Minister Donald Tusk delivered a televised address and vowed there would be no compromise on the rule of law. The confrontation centres on the court's composition and the appointment of new judges, with President Karol Nawrocki attempting to enter the Tribunal building on Friday night amid the deadlock. Police surrounded the building as the dispute played out live on television, turning an institutional row into a highly visible national confrontation.Tusk said the events of Friday were "scandalous incidents" and argued that restoring calm could not mean accepting lawlessness... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 21:02 LONDON
Erdogan and Zelenskyy agree to work on new Black Sea grain corridor after attacks on civilian ships
Turkiye and Ukraine have agreed to work on a new Black Sea grain corridor after talks in Istanbul between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Erdogan used a joint news conference to urge both Russia and Ukraine to stop targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea, saying such attacks were unacceptable whoever carried them out. The talks focused on maritime security at a time when commercial shipping and grain exports remain under pressure.Erdogan said attacks on civilian vessels and actions that escalate tensions in the Black Sea serve no one's interests. He added that Turkiye could not accept... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as attacks continue despite ceasefire
Israeli attacks in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians on Saturday, according to hospital and medical sources cited in the enclave. The deaths were reported in separate incidents in Nuseirat, Tel al-Hawa and al-Mawasi, underscoring that violence has continued despite the reported ceasefire. The latest killings came as the territory's health authorities said more people were wounded over the past 48 hours.In Nuseirat refugee camp, shelling killed Palestinian teacher Diaa Abu al-Rous, al-Awda Hospital confirmed. In Tel al-Hawa, southwest of Gaza City, Arafat al-Arair died after suffering serious injuries days earlier when a vehicle was struck, with his death confirmed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 18:32 LONDON
Kallas and Miliband confront Lavrov at G20 over Ukraine war
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas publicly challenged Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during G20 talks in Atlanta, accusing him of telling "a lot of lies" about the war in Ukraine. She said European officials used the meeting to confront him directly on the conflict and on wider geopolitical tensions. The exchange took place on Friday during ministerial discussions in the United States city.Kallas said the talks covered the Ukraine war and that European representatives were able to address Lavrov "head on." She said he put forward "a lot of false narratives" that were challenged by European officials. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Turkey nominates Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for UN secretary-general race
Turkey has officially nominated former foreign minister and long-serving UN diplomat Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for the next United Nations secretary-general race. The move was reported on Saturday and backed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to the supplied material. Sinirlioglu is currently the secretary-general of the Vienna-based Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.The nomination was formally submitted by Turkey's representative to the United Nations, Ahmet Yildiz, who said it had the president's support. Sinirlioglu is 70 and previously served as Turkey's foreign minister for a few months in 2015, before becoming the country's UN ambassador from 2016 to 2023.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 15:05 LONDON
Starmer says UK and Europe must draw closer as US becomes less reliable
Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom and other European countries must move closer together as the United States becomes a less reliable security partner. In his first major political intervention since leaving office, he argued that Europe has been caught out by changes in the security environment more than once. He said the shift in Washington's approach is not a temporary disruption, but a lasting change that Europe must adapt to.Speaking at the British Irish Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Starmer said Europe had twice failed to prepare for predictable events. He pointed first to Russia's attack on Ukraine,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON
Alaska Senate ballot-name dispute triggers Justice Department probe
A dispute over two candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot has escalated into a federal investigation and a wider political row in the United States. The ballot in next week's midterm elections includes the incumbent Republican senator Dan Sullivan and another candidate, Daniel J Sullivan Jr, a retired teacher with no prior political experience. The controversy centres on allegations that Democratic aides helped recruit candidates with similar names in an effort to split votes and influence the result.The allegations were first reported earlier this week and have since prompted President Donald Trump to order a Justice Department investigation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Oleshky evacuees arrive in Belarus amid localised truce between Kyiv and Moscow
Evacuees from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region arrived in Belarus on Saturday under a short humanitarian truce between Kyiv and Moscow. Video shared by Ukraine's human rights commissioner showed some of the residents stepping off a plane after landing in the country, with pets among the belongings visible in the footage. Ukrainian officials said the final aircraft carrying evacuees had reached Gomel in southeastern Belarus.David Arakhamia said the fourth and last plane had landed and that, within hours, all Ukrainian citizens evacuated from Oleshky, together with the Ukrainian delegation, would be back on Ukrainian territory. Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 13:01 LONDON
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal crisis deepens as legitimacy dispute enters a new phase
Poland's long-running dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal has entered a new phase, with the latest confrontation playing out outside the court's headquarters in Warsaw. The immediate dispute centres on who has the authority to appoint judges and whether recent and past appointments were lawful. Both sides are now openly questioning the other's legitimacy, extending a crisis that has shaped Poland's justice system for more than a decade.The latest development came after President Karol Nawrocki refused to accept the oaths of several judges elected by parliament in 2026. That move followed the efforts of Donald Tusk's coalition, which took office in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 12:35 LONDON
UN closes Somalia mission after decades of political engagement
The United Nations has closed its political mission in Somalia, ending more than three decades of involvement in the country's post-war recovery. The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia ceased operations on Saturday after completing a two-year transition requested by the Somali government. Its responsibilities have now been transferred to Somali institutions, UN agencies and the UN office that supports African Union troops.The mission said the handover followed a roadmap agreed between Somalia and the United Nations. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed Somalia's progress, but said continued international support would still be needed because of political, security and humanitarian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
Hundreds from occupied Oleshky reach Belarus as evacuation continues under rare truce
Four planes carrying evacuees from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky have arrived in Belarus, marking the latest stage of a rare humanitarian evacuation corridor linked to a temporary truce. Ukrainian lawmaker David Arakhamia said the aircraft landed in the southeastern Belarusian city of Gomel on Saturday. The evacuees were then due to continue to Ukrainian territory within hours.The group was met in Gomel by rescue workers, medical teams and Red Cross volunteers, according to Belarusian state media. The evacuation began on Friday with bus convoys moving residents out of Oleshky under a regional truce expected to last through Sunday. Arakhamia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Lebanon charges 13 over Hezbollah-linked explosives seizure
A Lebanese military court has charged 13 people it says are linked to Hezbollah over the trafficking of explosives, following a seizure earlier this month at a checkpoint east of Beirut. The case centres on a truck stopped at Dahr al-Baydar checkpoint, which connects the capital to the eastern Bekaa Valley. Lebanese state media reported that the charges were filed on Friday.Judicial officials said the vehicle was carrying 780kg of explosives, including 250kg of TNT and 250kg of C-4 plastic explosives. Two people were arrested during the seizure, while the other 11 charged remain at large. Five of those named... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 10:30 LONDON
Senior RSF commander defects in Sudan, accusing leadership of nepotism
A senior commander in Sudan's Rapid Support Forces has defected, accusing the paramilitary group's leadership of operating like a family business and suppressing dissent. Siddiq Ander said in video footage that he had left the RSF and criticised the way power is exercised inside the force. His remarks point to a fresh internal split within one of the main armed actors in Sudan's war.The footage, published on Friday, shows Ander accusing relatives of RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, of controlling the group's finances, weapons, troop movements and military promotions. Ander said it had become clear that they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
US, South Korea and Japan reaffirm push for North Korea denuclearisation at G20 in Atlanta
The United States, South Korea and Japan have issued a joint statement reaffirming their call for North Korea's complete denuclearisation. The statement was released on the sidelines of the Group of 20 meeting in Atlanta, where the three countries' top diplomats met on Thursday. It comes as speculation grows over whether US President Donald Trump could seek another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.According to a readout from the US Department of State, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi restated their "resolute commitment" to the complete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
US judge blocks Justice Department election ballot directives in California
A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials over how they process ballots ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. The order, issued by Judge Trina Thompson in the Northern District of California, is the latest setback to efforts by the Trump administration to tighten election procedures in the state. It comes amid a broader legal fight over allegations of federal interference in ballot handling.The temporary restraining order was issued in response to a case brought by a labour union and civil rights groups against the Justice Department and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
US midterms enter final stretch as early voting tops 43 million
With three days left before the US midterm elections, early voting has passed 43 million ballots and both parties are making a final campaign push. Democrats are leading in national congressional ballot polling, while President Donald Trump is set to hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa before Election Day on Tuesday. The closing phase of the campaign comes as voters continue to cast ballots in person and by mail across the country.According to the latest national congressional ballot average cited in the reporting, Democrats lead Republicans by 8.2 percentage points, 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent. A separate Economist/YouGov survey released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro says he fled Brazil for the United States amid persecution claims
Flavio Bolsonaro has said he secretly left Brazil for the United States, claiming he was the target of persecution in a case linked to a money-laundering investigation. In a video message posted on social media late on Friday, he said he had arrived in Florida after travelling through Argentina and Ecuador. He gave no detailed explanation of how he left the country, but said the decision was made without anyone knowing.Bolsonaro said his Brazilian passports had been cancelled as part of the investigation, and that police informed him on Monday while he was leaving a visit to his father, former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
US voters in 39 states to decide 145 ballot measures alongside midterm elections
Voters in 39 US states are set to decide on 145 state-level ballot measures on Tuesday, alongside the midterm elections. The proposals cover a wide range of issues, including abortion, firearms, transgender rights, criminal justice, voter identification rules and citizenship requirements for local voting. The measures could change state laws directly, or alter existing policies through referendums and constitutional amendments.The largest number of proposals are in California and Colorado, which each have 14 measures on the ballot. Four states are voting on abortion-related proposals, including Idaho and Nevada. In Massachusetts, voters will decide whether to keep restrictions on firearms, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000 as outbreak spreads across eight provinces
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed a grim new milestone, with government data showing the death toll has risen above 5,000. Authorities say the virus has now infected more than 10,000 people since the outbreak was declared in May. The spread has reached eight of the country's 26 provinces, making this the deadliest Ebola outbreak recorded in the country.Officials say the outbreak is being driven by delayed detection, conflict and strained health services, which have made containment more difficult. The strain involved is Bundibugyo Ebola, for which there are no approved treatments or vaccines.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Israel election leaves Arab parties as kingmakers in deadlocked result
Arab parties in Israel have emerged as potential kingmakers after a record turnout among Arab voters helped lift them to 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. The result, reported after Tuesday's election, marks a sharp rise from 10 seats in the previous vote and leaves neither major bloc able to form a government on its own. The outcome has placed Arab-majority parties at the centre of coalition talks in a parliament that remains deadlocked.The surge in support was driven by higher participation in Arab communities, including Palestinian citizens of Israel and Bedouin voters. One first-time voter, schoolteacher Ranya Farhat, said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 02:36 LONDON
France braces for Halloween unrest as police deploy 70,000 officers
French authorities are deploying 70,000 police officers nationwide as they prepare for a fresh wave of unrest expected on Halloween. The demonstrations are being driven by anger over living costs, public services and President Emmanuel Macron's government. Officials say the risk of disorder is high after earlier riots and looting damaged shops, public buildings and businesses in cities across the country.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has said the authorities will not allow a repeat of the previous violence. He told a news conference earlier this week that "everyone is on deck to ensure an extremely firm response to any trouble" and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 02:31 LONDON
G20 foreign ministers' photo cancelled in Atlanta amid Russia boycott threats
The United States has cancelled the planned G20 foreign ministers' group photo in Atlanta after several delegations said they would not appear beside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The decision came after Australia, the UK, Canada and European Union members objected to being photographed with Russia's top diplomat. The cancellation removed a ceremonial moment that would normally open the meeting, but it also underscored the depth of disagreement among the world's major economies.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is hosting the talks, opened the meeting by calling for unity on the economic and geopolitical crises affecting international security and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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 Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The 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
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
