Thousands protest in Erfurt ahead of AfD conference and eastern state elections
Thousands of opponents of Germany's Alternative for Germany, or AfD, gathered in Erfurt on Saturday and blocked roads leading to the party's annual conference. Police were deployed in large numbers, including reinforcements from across the country, as demonstrators sat in rows to stop access to the convention centre. Officers in riot gear watched the protests as the two-day meeting got under way.Police estimated that around 15,000 people took part in demonstrations in and around the eastern city. The protesters included unions, civil society groups and left-wing parties, according to the report. A spokesperson for the anti-AfD umbrella group Widersetzen, or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 09:03 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Iran stages Khamenei funeral as Ukraine, West Bank and heatwave crises deepen
Iran has begun funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with state media presenting the days of mourning as a display of national unity after his death in US Israeli airstrikes. Crowds gathered at the Grand Mosalla complex as authorities opened a week of public rites. 🔗In Ukraine, a Russian glide bomb struck the centre of Sumy, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring 27 more, in one of the latest attacks to hit the north of the country. 🔗Across the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers have intensified attacks on Palestinian communities, damaging electricity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Jul 2026 08:18 LONDON
Iran begins days-long funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Iran has begun days-long funeral ceremonies in Tehran for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing large crowds to the Grand Mosalla mosque complex. State television said the ceremonies officially started on Saturday, with mourners gathering from early morning to pay their respects. The event is being presented by Iranian officials and state media as a display of national unity and strength at a sensitive moment for the country.Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei's body at the Grand Mosalla, where people were seen weeping, chanting and holding posters of the former leader. Reports from the scene said thousands of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 06:30 LONDON
France reports 2,025 excess deaths as Europe's heatwave continues
Public Health France has updated its estimate of excess deaths during the latest week of the ongoing heatwave, saying the country recorded 2,025 additional deaths between 22 and 28 June. The figure is higher than an earlier preliminary estimate of at least 1,000 extra deaths and comes as France experienced its hottest-ever period during the same week. Officials said the death toll is expected to rise further in the coming days.The authority said deaths increased by 29.1% compared with the previous week, while the overall number of recorded deaths rose by about 30%. The updated tally covers the period when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
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Iran begins six-day funeral programme for Ali Khamenei as a display of power
Iranian authorities are beginning a six-day public funeral programme for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, presenting the ceremonies as a show of national unity and strength. The public events are due to start on Saturday in Tehran, where officials say they expect what they describe as the largest gathering in the city's history. The funeral was delayed by the conflict in the Middle East and announced only after a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran took effect.According to officials cited in the supplied material, the programme is intended to reinforce cohesion across political, social and religious groups. Tehran's acting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 04:30 LONDON
Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran has begun a week of funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose body lay in state at the Grand Mosalla religious complex on Friday. Black-clad mourners carried his coffin through the capital as top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries gathered to pay their respects. The ceremonies mark the start of public mourning for a leader who headed the Islamic Republic for more than three decades.State television showed President Masoud Pezeshkian at the coffin, alongside parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Ahmad Vahidi, described as head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also appeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Israeli settlers intensify attacks in the West Bank, targeting water and power supplies
Israeli settlers have carried out a series of attacks across the occupied West Bank, damaging electricity infrastructure, vandalising agricultural property and seizing a water spring used by Palestinian communities. The incidents reported on Friday affected areas near Bethlehem, Tulkarem and Jerusalem, according to the supplied material. The attacks add to a recent rise in settler violence that has increasingly focused on essential civilian resources.In al-Maniya, southeast of Bethlehem, settlers damaged the main electricity line supplying the village, cutting power to the community, Palestinian security sources were cited as saying. The incident was described as the second such attack in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran funeral, Ukraine strikes and Hormuz shipping disruption dominate a tense day
Iran began a week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathering as the city was heavily fortified. India sent an official delegation, while Western nations were absent from the ceremonies. 🔗 🔗 🔗Satellite imagery has shown damage at a range of Iranian military and nuclear sites after US and Israeli strikes, adding to the pressure on Tehran as it also said Israel had once considered targeting its negotiators during ceasefire talks. Iran is also preparing to host dozens of foreign leaders for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
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Merz defends Germany's NATO spending as Trump renews criticism ahead of Ankara summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany's NATO defence spending after Donald Trump renewed his criticism of alliance members' contributions. The exchange comes days before NATO leaders are due to meet in Ankara next week. Trump described the spending balance as "ridiculous" and "one-sided" in posts earlier this week, while Merz said Germany would double its defence budget within four years.Merz said the planned increase would amount to the greatest effort Germany has ever made to strengthen its defence capabilities. He added that Germany had "no reason to shy away from anyone" and said the country was acting with responsibility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
Iran begins state funeral in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as foreign dignitaries attend
Thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathered in Tehran on Friday as Iran began a week-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies are taking place across Iran and Iraq and were presented by Tehran as a display of national unity after Khamenei's 37-year rule ended with his death in US-Israeli airstrikes. The funeral marks the start of a sequence of processions that officials say will continue for a week.Late on Thursday, Khamenei's coffin was unveiled before a large crowd of supporters who chanted, wept and beat their heads in rhythm with mourning hymns, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Tehran as India sends delegation
India has sent an official delegation to Iran as funeral and mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begin in Tehran. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain are attending on behalf of India, according to the supplied row. Iranian authorities have urged citizens, government officials and members of paramilitary groups to take part in large public gatherings to pay their respects.The funeral schedule is set to run over several days and across multiple locations. Khamenei's body is due to lie in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla before a procession through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 15:01 LONDON
Chile's President receives UAE trade minister in Santiago, discusses investment ties
SANTIAGO, Chile, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) -- President of the Republic of Chile José Antonio Kast received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, and an accompanying delegation at the Presidential Palace in Santiago, in the presence of Mohammed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Chile.At the start of the meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed to President Kast the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Russia fuel shortages deepen as Ukraine's refinery strike campaign bites for a second day
Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries and fuel depots are continuing to pressure fuel supplies across Russia, with reporting on 3 July saying the disruption has become nationwide. The latest account says the attacks are part of an almost daily campaign that has led to shortages in many regions and visible strain at petrol stations. It also says the Kremlin's top military leadership has not publicly commented on the strikes.The report describes the effect on ordinary motorists in Moscow, where one taxi driver said the petrol he had been buying was overpriced and of poor quality. It also says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine after deadliest Kyiv strikes this year
Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed at least four people in fresh strikes that hit the Sumy region and the central city of Kryvyi Rih, officials said on Friday. The attacks came a day after a large Russian barrage on Kyiv that authorities say killed at least 30 people, making it the deadliest assault on the capital this year. Ukrainian officials said the latest strikes also injured at least 10 people and caused further damage to homes and civilian buildings.In the Sumy region, a Russian drone struck a residential apartment building, killing two women, an elderly man and a toddler,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
Tibetan protester dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters in New York
Police said the man was found with severe burns after an emergency call at about 6:30pm local time on Thursday outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the New York Police Department. The incident took place near the UN complex in New York and involved a 52-year-old man holding a Tibetan flag.A spokesperson for the UN secretary-general said the organisation was saddened by what it described as a tragic and horrific incident and offered condolences to the man's family. Police said the investigation was ongoing and did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv death toll climbs as Hormuz shipping stays tense and Iran mourns Khamenei
Ukraine said the death toll from Russia’s massive barrage on Kyiv has risen to at least 30, making it the deadliest attack on the capital this year. Officials said three more bodies were recovered as rescue work continued after the strike. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz against using unapproved routes, saying any breach could bring an immediate and forceful response. Reporting from the waterway said shipping remains disrupted despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with dozens of boats still waiting offshore. 🔗 🔗Iran is also in days of public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 08:18 LONDON
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Tel Aviv protest marks 1,000 days since 7 October attack
Families of hostages and their supporters gathered in Tel Aviv on Friday to mark 1,000 days since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. The demonstration took place at Hostages Square, where protesters marched with Israeli flags and placards before joining a rally. The event combined calls for accountability with renewed demands for the release of the remaining hostages.Footage from the rally showed demonstrators calling for a state commission of inquiry into the events that led to the attack. Signs at the protest referred to a "1,000 State Commission of Inquiry", underlining the demand for an independent investigation. Some participants... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
Iran begins public mourning and funeral processions for former Supreme Leader in Tehran
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with the main ceremonies centred on Tehran. His body is due to lie in state at the Grand Mosalla for three days before burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday. Officials have said the funeral could draw up to 20 million mourners, and authorities have already ordered office closures and traffic restrictions in the capital.The official funeral ceremony is scheduled for Saturday in Tehran, while the airspace over the city will be partially closed from Friday and fully closed on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:29 LONDON
Tehran fortified for Ali Khamenei funeral as crowds expected over three days
Tehran has been turned into a fortress ahead of the funeral ceremonies for former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, with the first public events due to begin on Saturday. The capital is preparing for what authorities expect to be one of the largest state mourning gatherings in recent years, with crowds forecast over three days. The ceremony follows Khamenei's death in attacks attributed in the supplied material to Israel and the United States.According to the supplied rows, officials expect between 15 million and 20 million people to take part in the mourning period in Tehran alone. The gates of the religious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:01 LONDON
Trump says Iran talks have reached a major breakthrough amid ongoing nuclear diplomacy
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are moving forward and claimed Tehran has accepted nearly all of Washington's core demands. In remarks to CNBC, he said: "I think they've agreed to just about everything we need." He also described the process as "the de-nuking of Iran," framing the negotiations as a push to curb Iran's nuclear programme rather than a conventional conflict. The comments amount to the clearest public sign yet from Trump that the talks may be advancing, although no independent confirmation of a breakthrough was provided in the supplied material.The remarks were made on Thursday, 3... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 03:33 LONDON
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WHO begins Ebola treatment trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The World Health Organization has announced the start of a clinical trial of two potential Ebola treatments in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the country continues to battle an outbreak that has also spread to Uganda. The first patient has been enrolled in the trial, according to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The trial is focused on the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments.Tedros said the enrolment marked the beginning of the trial, which is being sponsored by the WHO and coordinated by scientists at the National Biomedical Research Institute in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 23:02 LONDON
Fragile ceasefire leaves Strait of Hormuz shipping disrupted as dozens of boats wait offshore
Reporting from the Strait of Hormuz shows shipping remains disrupted despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Dozens of boats are still anchored in the waterway, waiting for permission to move. The scene highlights how quickly the situation around one of the world's busiest oil routes can still shift.The latest report says an agreement reached last month to end the war between the United States and Iran is under renewed strain after attacks by both sides. Just beyond the strait, in the port of Bandar Abbas, ordinary Iranians are trying to continue daily life while the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Kyiv death toll rises as Gaza war grinds on and Hormuz tensions keep markets on edge
At least 18 people were killed in Kyiv after a major overnight Russian drone and missile attack tore through residential areas of the Ukrainian capital, with a fire also breaking out in central Kyiv during an air raid alert. 🔗 🔗Ukraine's pressure campaign on Russia's energy sector is feeding back into the Russian economy, with reports that Moscow has begun importing petrol from India as refinery strikes disrupt domestic supplies and a separate account saying the fuel crisis is now being felt by ordinary citizens. 🔗 🔗New analysis says Russia has suffered about 1.4 million casualties since the start of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Gaza war reaches 1,000 days as destruction deepens and Israeli control expands
The Gaza war has reached 1,000 days, with enclave authorities saying more than 90% of the territory has been destroyed and Israeli forces now control 80% of the besieged strip. The latest figures were released as the conflict entered another symbolic milestone and the ceasefire framework continued to weaken. The report says the scale of destruction has left Gaza in ruins and that the situation on the ground has moved further away from the gradual withdrawal envisaged in the truce plan.According to the Gaza Government Media Office, at least 73,066 Palestinians have been killed since the war began on October... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
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US and Iran resume Doha talks after military exchanges and Hormuz dispute
US and Iranian officials have resumed indirect technical talks in Doha, but there was no clear sign of a breakthrough after the latest round of discussions. The meeting came after days of tit-for-tat military attacks and a dispute over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar said the next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Qatar said its emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Doha and reaffirmed the country's mediation efforts, alongside Pakistan, to help end the war in the Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv under deadly attack as Iran talks, Gaza tensions and market moves dominate
Kyiv came under a deadly overnight Russian drone and missile attack that killed at least 10 people and injured more than 50, with officials saying residential areas were damaged and a fire broke out in the city centre during the air raid alert. 🔗 🔗The strikes came as Russia's own petrol crisis deepened, with the report saying shortages are increasingly being felt by ordinary citizens and adding to the pressure created by the war in Ukraine. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said it will open a communication channel with the United States to report breaches of the ceasefire memorandum after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Jul 2026 08:18 LONDON
US heatwave puts nearly 120 million under extreme heat warnings ahead of July 4 holiday
A severe and prolonged heatwave is affecting much of the United States this week, with nearly 120 million people under extreme heat warnings as the country heads into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The National Weather Service says the dangerous spell is stretching from the Midwest to the East Coast and is expected to bring sweltering daytime temperatures, high humidity and very warm nights. Officials have warned that the combination of heat and duration makes the event particularly dangerous.The weather service said temperatures are expected to range between 32C and 40C in many areas, with some locations potentially reaching... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Russian veteran detained after viral video warning Putin of possible mutiny
A Russian military veteran has been detained after posting a video that warned President Vladimir Putin that soldiers could turn their weapons towards the Kremlin if their complaints were ignored. The man, identified as Aleksandr Lunin, said in the clip that he wanted a live televised meeting with the president to describe what he called abuses on the frontline. The video spread widely online and drew attention to claims of punishment and mistreatment inside the armed forces.According to the supplied report, Lunin was detained for at least 11 days after being found guilty of displaying extremist or Nazi symbols. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 09:38 LONDON
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Modi tells Iran president freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz is vital, invites him to BRICS summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about recent developments in West Asia, stressing the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The call also included a formal invitation for Pezeshkian to attend the upcoming BRICS Leaders' Summit in India. The conversation comes amid heightened attention to regional stability and the security of a waterway that is central to India's energy imports.According to the Iranian readout of the call, Modi expressed hope for lasting peace in the region and said India valued continued efforts toward de-escalation. The readout said he conveyed condolences... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 01:03 LONDON
Suspected Ebola patient tested at Glasgow hospital amid unit lockdown
A patient is being tested for suspected Ebola at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow after arriving back in the city from an affected country. The hospital's acute receiving unit was sealed off on Tuesday afternoon while the person was assessed and moved elsewhere in the hospital. No case has been confirmed, but the incident has prompted precautionary measures at one of Scotland's largest hospitals.The patient is understood to have been admitted in the early hours of Tuesday after developing symptoms. Public Health Scotland said it was working closely with the UK Health Security Agency to assess routes by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Israel advances land-control moves in Gaza and the West Bank
Israeli forces and officials have advanced a series of land-control and construction measures in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, according to the supplied report. The developments include work at Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque, new steps tied to settlement planning in northern Gaza, and the westward movement of control markers inside Gaza. Together, the actions point to a further tightening of physical and administrative control in areas at the centre of the conflict.At the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, heavy machinery entered the site and steel beams were installed over the open courtyard. The mosque's director said the work amounted to a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
Ukraine says it struck Russia's Dubna satellite communications site for a second time
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had struck Russia's Dubna Satellite Communications Centre in the Moscow region for a second time. He described the target as part of Ukraine's long-range campaign against Russian military communications and reconnaissance. The claim points to another cross-border strike deep inside Russian territory, more than 500 kilometres from Ukraine's border.Zelenskyy said the site was a "special satellite communications facility" used for reconnaissance and for coordinating Russia's occupation contingent in Ukraine. In a post on social media, he said Ukraine's "long-range sanctions" had again reached the Dubna space communications centre. The supplied material says the facility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 13:31 LONDON
JetBlue flight reports drone strike on approach to JFK for a second day
A JetBlue passenger jet reported hitting a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, with the crew saying the object struck the aircraft during final approach. The flight landed safely minutes later and was then taken out of service for inspection.The incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration. According to the supplied report, the crew on Flight 948 said the strike happened at about 3,000 feet, around 7:15 a.m. local time, as the aircraft was turning toward landing. Air traffic control audio captured the pilot telling the tower that the aircraft had collided with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 06:29 LONDON
Arunachal Pradesh and Assam floods worsen as roads and bridges are washed away
Heavy monsoon rain has worsened flooding and landslides across parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, cutting off roads, damaging bridges and forcing fresh rescues. The latest reports say at least 12 districts in Arunachal Pradesh have been battered by downpours, while nearly 45,000 people across five districts in Assam have been affected. Authorities have also deployed an Indian Air Force helicopter after four people were stranded on an island in the Sisiri River in Lower Dibang Valley.Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken with the chief ministers of both states and assured central assistance as the situation develops. The India... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 06:05 LONDON
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Deadly heatwave grips Italy and the Balkans as wildfire fears grow
A record-breaking heatwave is continuing to affect Italy and the Balkans, with authorities issuing red heat warnings, firefighters tackling wildfires and forecasters warning that the extreme temperatures are likely to persist for several more days. The hot spell has also been linked to excess deaths across Europe and is disrupting daily life in several countries. In Italy, 22 cities were placed under red heat warnings on Monday, stretching from Bolzano in the north to Palermo in Sicily.The immediate impact has been felt across a wide area, with Croatia's weather service issuing red alerts for several regions, including Zagreb, Split and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
China boosts investment in Middle Corridor trade route to Europe
China is stepping up investment in the Middle Corridor, a multimodal trade route linking China with Europe through Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. The route is being promoted as an alternative to shipping lanes that pass through Russia and conflict-hit parts of West Asia. It combines rail, road and maritime transport and is drawing attention as companies look for faster and less exposed supply chains.The reported investment includes support for ports and logistics infrastructure along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor. According to the supplied material, Chinese state-owned companies have invested hundreds... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Afghan territory after civilian casualties
India has condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory after the attacks reportedly caused several civilian casualties, including women and children. The statement said the strikes amounted to an assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty and posed a direct threat to regional peace and stability. The incident adds to already strained relations in a sensitive part of South Asia, where cross-border military actions can quickly widen diplomatic tensions.According to the statement, the airstrikes were described as a "blatant act of aggression" by Pakistan. India said the action reflected a persistent pattern of reckless behaviour and what it called an attempt to externalise internal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 18:00 LONDON
Record European heatwave drives wildfires and excess deaths as fire risk spreads
Dozens of firefighters, supported by four aircraft, are battling a wildfire burning pine forests on the tourist island of Vis in Croatia, as the record-breaking heatwave continues to drive fire risk across southwestern Europe and the Balkans. The island lies about 55 kilometres southwest of Split, and Croatian weather officials have issued a red alert for areas including Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik. The fire is one of several weather-related emergencies unfolding as temperatures remain dangerously high across the region.In Serbia, the State Hydrometeorological Service warned that temperatures would reach 39C on Monday, while Albania said it had contained a wildfire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 11:31 LONDON
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South African police officer survives shooting in Johannesburg ahead of corruption inquiry
One of South Africa's most senior police officers has survived an attempted assassination in Johannesburg, according to police. Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was shot on Sunday evening while driving home. He was later rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, local media reported.Police said on Monday that they were investigating the shooting. South African police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said it was too early to speculate on a motive or to conclude that the attack was linked to Khan's expected appearance before a public inquiry. The officer had been due to give evidence before the Madlanga commission, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 09:30 LONDON
Three firefighters killed as Snyder Fire spreads along Colorado-Utah border
Three firefighters have been killed and two others injured after a fast-moving wildfire overran their position along the Colorado-Utah border. The incident took place in Mesa County, Colorado, during a burnover, a situation in which flames move rapidly and cut off escape routes. The fire cluster later merged into the Snyder Fire, which has been spreading across the region.The US Interior Department confirmed the deaths and said the crew members were part of an interagency response involving the US Wildland Fire Service and the US Forest Service. Their names have not been released, pending notification of their families. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 01:33 LONDON
US and Iran trade fresh strikes after ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes after a ship trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, deepening a confrontation over navigation in one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. The latest escalation has centred on accusations that each side violated the June 17 memorandum of understanding, including Article 5, which calls for safe passage for commercial vessels through the waterway. The exchange has raised new doubts about whether the fragile agreement can hold.According to the supplied material, the latest round began on Friday when the vessel was struck while attempting to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
Uganda media outlets remain off air after army chief orders closures
Uganda's leading independent media group says its operations remain under military pressure after the army chief ordered the closure of two major outlets. Armed personnel were reported outside Nation Media Group offices in Kampala, while broadcasts from NTV Uganda and related stations were disrupted. The order was announced on Sunday by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces.Kainerugaba said the Daily Monitor, the country's largest independent daily newspaper, and NTV Uganda, one of the biggest private broadcasters, would not reopen without his permission. In posts on X, he said he did not believe in a free press... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits off Japan's Iwate coast, no tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan near Iwate Prefecture early on Sunday morning, shaking parts of the region and nearby prefectures. The quake hit at 7:25 am local time at a depth of about 40 km, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The tremor was felt in Aomori Prefecture and other nearby areas, extending the impact beyond the immediate offshore epicentre. Officials said the earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, which lies on Japan's Pacific side and is regularly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 04:32 LONDON
Serbia's President Vucic says he will resign within weeks amid protests
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has said he will step down within weeks, opening the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections. He made the announcement at a pro-government rally in Belgrade, telling supporters that he would be president for only a short time longer. The move comes after months of student-led anti-government protests that have shaken the country.Vucic said he would resign in "a couple of weeks" but did not give a precise date. He also did not say when any election for parliament or for a new president would be held. His current second and final presidential term was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 22:03 LONDON
Fresh attacks on shipping and US retaliation raise Strait of Hormuz risk
The Strait of Hormuz has seen a new rise in tension after reports of an attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship and subsequent US retaliation against Iranian military sites. The developments come only days after Washington and Tehran agreed to end months of fighting and reopen the waterway, which carries a large share of global energy shipments. Maritime security officials and shipping companies are now warning that the gap between the ceasefire on paper and conditions at sea remains wide.According to the supplied report, the vessel Ever Lovely was struck by what US officials described as an Iranian drone shortly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 16:30 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
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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
