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
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JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm defeat
US Vice-President JD Vance has publicly blamed the Iran war for his party's midterm defeat, in a sharp break from the usual discipline expected inside a White House after an election loss. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, he said the reason Republicans lost was the war, adding that President Donald Trump had said the same thing the night before. The comments came after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, a result that has immediately reshaped the political balance in Washington.Trump had already acknowledged in interviews late on Tuesday and on Wednesday that the war was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 03:03 LONDON
US midterm election results deliver major setback to Trump and Republicans
Democrats have won majorities in both chambers of the US Congress after a midterm election that delivered a sharp setback to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. The results mean Republicans will lose control of Congress, according to the supplied reporting, marking a major shift in the balance of power in Washington. The outcome was described as a broad rebuke to Trump, with Democrats making gains in several states.The confirmed results cited so far show Democrats taking control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The reporting also says the Republican defeat was heavy, with Vice President JD... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 01:29 LONDON
Death toll rises to 40 after Russian strike on aid centre in Zaporizhia region
Ukrainian authorities have raised the death toll from a Russian strike on an aid distribution point in the Zaporizhia region to 40. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that more than 30 people may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha, where rescue work is continuing. Officials said the attack took place on Monday near the front line and hit a school building being used to distribute humanitarian aid.Zelenskyy said some bodies had not yet been accounted for, while local officials had earlier put the number of people still trapped at about 38. He said the strike was followed by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 21:29 LONDON
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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
Ukraine awards Melania Trump after Oleshky ceasefire and White House talks
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded Melania Trump the country's highest honour for women, citing what the presidential decree described as her significant personal contribution to humanitarian support for Ukraine. The award, the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class, comes as a ceasefire in southern Kherson has ended and allowed the evacuation of several hundred people from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky. The White House says Melania Trump independently initiated contact between the two warring sides and helped secure the ceasefire.It also says she will host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House on Thursday, in what it described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 15:32 LONDON
Trump weakened after US midterms, raising concern over more erratic foreign policy
Democrats have swept the 2026 US midterm elections, taking control of both chambers of Congress and winning governorships across the country. The result is a major domestic setback for President Donald Trump and leaves him facing the final two years of his term with a weakened political position. The immediate question in Washington and European capitals is whether that loss of authority will make his foreign policy more unpredictable.The supporting material says the president was not on the ballot, but voters delivered a strong rebuke to his administration. It also says Trump now faces a hostile Congress, with Democrats gaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 15:03 LONDON
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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
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
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
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
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Breakfast News Recap: US midterms flip Congress as Hormuz tensions and Ukraine war escalate
Democrats have seized control of both chambers of the US Congress in a sweeping midterm result that marks a major rebuke to President Donald Trump, with projections showing wins in the Senate and House and a string of surprise state level gains. The party’s haul includes flips in Texas, Georgia, Maine, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina, while Republicans held Florida and other key races. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The Senate picture was transformed by several high profile contests, including James Talarico’s victory in Texas, Troy Jackson’s win in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Nov 2026 08:47 LONDON
Democrats retake US House and Senate in historic midterm sweep
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in a sweeping midterm result that marks a major setback for President Donald Trump. The party retook the House of Representatives and flipped enough Senate seats to secure full legislative control in Washington, DC. The outcome was described in the supplied material as a historic rebuke of Trump and a shift that could shape the rest of his presidency.The result includes a breakthrough in South Carolina, where a Democrat will represent the state in the Senate for the first time in nearly 30 years. Democrats also flipped at least... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 08:29 LONDON
Historic statewide wins mark breakthrough night for minority representation in US midterms
The US midterm vote delivered a series of historic statewide victories that marked a notable shift in representation across several states. Among the most significant outcomes, Keisha Lance Bottoms won the governor's race in Georgia, Chris Pappas won in New Hampshire, and Deb Haaland won in New Mexico. The results were part of a broader night of strong Democratic gains and several firsts for minority candidates.In Georgia, Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor of any US state, according to the reported result. She defeated billionaire health care executive Rick Jackson and returned the governor's office to Democrats after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 07:07 LONDON
Democrats regain control of the US Senate as Texas delivers major upset
Democrats have regained control of the US Senate after projected wins in a series of closely fought midterm races across several states. The latest and most striking result came in Texas, where James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in what was described as a major upset. The outcome adds to a broader Democratic sweep that has shifted control of Congress.Talarico's victory is the first time a Democrat has won a US Senate seat in Texas since 1988. He campaigned on the rising cost of living and emerged from relative obscurity to become a central figure in the race. The contest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Ohio elects Amy Acton governor as Sherrod Brown returns to the Senate
Democrat Amy Acton has been elected governor of Ohio, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a race that drew national attention. The result makes her the first woman ever elected to the office and the first Democrat to become governor of the state since 2006. In a separate statewide contest, Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated Republican Jon Husted to return to the US Senate.The governor's race was one of the most expensive of the cycle, with spending topping an unprecedented $100m. Acton, a physician who served as outgoing Republican Governor Mike DeWine's top health official, faced repeated criticism over her handling of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 05:05 LONDON
UN warns deadly drone strikes are hitting civilian infrastructure across Sudan
The UN's top official in Sudan has warned that intensifying drone attacks on civilian infrastructure are disrupting essential services across the country. The strikes are affecting electricity, water and fuel supplies, according to the warning. The official said the attacks are putting lives at risk. The source does not identify the locations hit, the actors behind the drone campaign, or any casualty figures. The UN also says the strikes are hampering the delivery of humanitarian aid. The source frames the situation as an escalating impact on civilians and basic infrastructure, but provides no further operational detail, timing, or attribution. #UN... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 05:02 LONDON
UN elects five judges to International Court of Justice amid record caseload
The United Nations has elected five judges to the International Court of Justice after several rounds of voting at UN headquarters in New York. The election filled all five available seats on the 15-member bench, with the final post decided only after additional ballots. The judges will serve nine-year terms at the world court, which is based in The Hague.Dapo Akande of the United Kingdom, Francois Alabrune of France, Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud of Jordan, Rena Lee of Singapore and Phoebe Okowa of Kenya were chosen by the General Assembly and the Security Council. Candidates needed an absolute majority in both... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 01:32 LONDON
South Africa local elections test ANC support amid pressure over services and corruption
South Africans are voting in highly contested local elections that are expected to test support for the African National Congress, the former ruling party. The vote is taking place across nearly 300 municipalities, where councils are responsible for basic services including water, electricity and refuse collection. The elections come after years of declining support for the ANC and growing frustration over service delivery.More than 500 parties are contesting the polls, making the race one of the most competitive local election contests in recent years. The ANC is seeking to show it can still govern effectively after losing its parliamentary majority... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 00:35 LONDON
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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
Day News Recap: Ukraine under fire as US midterms, Gaza and Europe’s security tensions dominate
Russia intensified strikes across Ukraine, with officials saying at least 38 civilians have been killed and scores more injured in the past 24 hours after attacks on an aid centre, a hospice and a hospital. Separate overnight strikes also hit a hospital in Kharkiv and damaged energy infrastructure in several regions, leaving at least 73 people injured in the city and deepening pressure on the power system. 🔗 🔗Volodymyr Zelenskyy said planned United States mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi could open the way to a three way meeting with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, while UNICEF said Ukraine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Nov 2026 18:31 LONDON
Rama warns Serbia's new leaders are unlikely to recognise Kosovo
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has said Serbia's new leadership is unlikely to change its refusal to recognise Kosovo, keeping one of the Balkans' most persistent disputes at the centre of the region's EU path. He made the remarks at the Enlargement Summit in Brussels, where he said the Student List, which won Serbia's recent election, remained unwilling to discuss recognition. Rama said that meant the position in Belgrade would not change.Rama described recognition of Kosovo as the "dearest subject" for Albanians and said the Serbian student movement, like most political forces in the country, still views Kosovo as an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 15:03 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine, Gaza and US midterms dominate as markets turn risk off
Russia launched heavy overnight strikes across Ukraine after a rare local ceasefire in the southern Kherson region ended, Ukrainian authorities said, adding to a day of renewed pressure on the country. 🔗In the Zaporizhzhia region, at least 26 people have now been confirmed killed after Russian aerial bombs hit an aid distribution centre and a nearby shelter in Komyshuvakha, while the UN World Food Programme said it is providing emergency food assistance to more than 400 people who managed to leave the Russian occupied city of Oleshky. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, US officials said American forces carried out defensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Nov 2026 08:52 LONDON
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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 midterms set to deliver verdict on Trump presidency
Americans are voting in midterm elections that are being framed as a verdict on Donald Trump's second presidency. The contest could reshape control of Washington, with Democrats positioned to gain the House and challenge for the Senate. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are at stake, alongside governorships in 36 states.The immediate political stakes are high because Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority and control the House. Democrats would need only three House gains to take the chamber, while a net four-seat shift in the Senate would be enough to change control there as well. If Republicans... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 03:29 LONDON
Ukraine to channel up to €1bn in EU loans into joint defence projects
Ukraine is set to redirect up to €1 billion from its European Union loan funding into joint defence-industrial projects with European partners, according to a confidential European Commission document. The plan would focus on air and missile defence, drones, counter-drone systems and ammunition, and is intended to deepen cooperation between Kyiv's defence sector and manufacturers in Europe. It comes as Ukraine continues to seek ways to strengthen weapons production while managing mounting financing pressures linked to the war effort.The document says the money would go to the European Defence Industry Programme / Ukraine Support Instrument, which is currently worth €300... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 16:35 LONDON
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
EU fast-tracks Ukraine support funding amid financial crunch
The European Union plans to accelerate disbursement of its €90 billion support loan to Ukraine as the country faces a growing financial crunch. Brussels now intends to concentrate the second €45 billion envelope in the first half of 2027, rather than letting the assistance run later into the year. The move is meant to prevent a funding gap that officials say could have serious consequences for Ukraine's budget and military needs.According to the European Commission's strategy published on Friday, the second tranche will be split into €31.7 billion for military support and €13.3 billion for budget support. The military portion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Evacuation begins in Russian-held Oleshky under six-day humanitarian ceasefire
Evacuation and aid deliveries have begun in Oleshky, a town in Ukraine's Kherson region that has been under Russian control since the early days of the full-scale invasion. The operation started on Friday under a localized humanitarian ceasefire, allowing buses and relief supplies to enter the town. Officials said the truce is limited in scope and does not apply across the wider war zone.A senior Ukrainian official said part of the population had started leaving the town, although the number of evacuees remained unclear after earlier estimates were revised. The Ukrainian prime minister had previously mentioned 527 people, but later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 11:35 LONDON
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EU countries pledge diesel reserve releases amid winter supply fears
Eleven European Union countries have pledged to release 20.5 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves by the end of January 2027, as concerns grow over winter fuel supplies. The move comes amid renewed instability in the Middle East and follows pressure from the Group of Seven and the International Energy Agency for governments to act on energy security. The pledge was presented at a meeting of energy ministers in Luxembourg on 29 October.Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden are among the governments taking part. According to a joint declaration seen by Euronews,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 10:59 LONDON
Israel extends ban on Al-Aqsa imam until April 2027 amid wider restrictions on Palestinians
Israel has renewed a ban on Sheikh Ekrima Sabri from Al-Aqsa Mosque, extending his exclusion until April 2027. The decision affects one of the most prominent Palestinian religious figures in occupied East Jerusalem and comes amid a broader pattern of restrictions at the holy site. Palestinian groups say the move is part of a wider effort to reduce Palestinian presence at Al-Aqsa and in the Old City.The latest exclusion order was issued on October 20, according to the supporting report. Sabri, who heads the Higher Islamic Council in Jerusalem, has been barred from praying or delivering sermons at Al-Aqsa for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow as Putin pitches equal partnership and deeper ties
President Vladimir Putin has told African leaders gathered in Moscow that Russia is a better partner than the West and that Russian companies operate in Africa on an equal footing. Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, he accused Western countries of still focusing on exploiting the continent's resources. The remarks came as Moscow hosted leaders and delegations from across Africa for talks framed around trade, security and political alignment.Putin said Russia's approach was based on cooperation rather than extraction, and he linked that message to growing economic and security ties with African states. The summit is taking place as Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Germany and Ukraine test armed ground robot for frontline deployment
A German and a Ukrainian defence company have tested an armed ground robot intended for use by Ukrainian forces, with the first systems expected to be integrated and delivered by the end of 2026. The vehicle, known as GEREON, was developed by ARX Robotics and can be fitted with a weapons module made by Ukrainian company ROBONEERS. The companies say the system is designed to support frontline missions while allowing soldiers to operate from a safer distance.The cooperation agreement was signed in early October during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy present. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
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Seven Russian diesel tankers sail toward the US amid dispute over unloading rights
Seven tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are sailing toward the United States, according to monitoring cited in the supporting material. The vessels are being tracked as part of a shipment that has become the focus of a political dispute over whether they will be allowed to unload. One of the tankers, Taurus, is reported to be relatively close to the US, while several others were near the UK or moving through the English Channel when the map was first published.The cargo is described as the first phase of a supply deal negotiated earlier this month between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
NATO allies fear delay in US Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine amid midterm pressure
NATO allies are increasingly pessimistic that Ukraine will receive additional US-made Patriot interceptor missiles before next week's US midterm elections. The concern centres on whether the systems will be approved and released in time, or whether the decision will be pushed back. The uncertainty comes as Ukraine says its air defences are under severe strain from repeated Russian attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the country is still waiting for approval from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for more interceptors. NATO sources described the situation as unpredictable, saying allies do not know whether the missiles will be released or when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON
Ethiopia says it has received 12 Russian Su-35 jets and plans S-400 purchase amid regional tensions
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire four S-400 air-defence systems, describing the deal as a milestone for the country's military capacity. He made the remarks while attending the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, where he said the aircraft had arrived ahead of schedule under an agreement reached several years ago. The announcement comes as fighting intensifies in the northern Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea remain elevated.Abiy said the new equipment was needed to protect Ethiopia from external threats and argued that the country must strengthen its deterrence to remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Russia-Africa summit draws leaders as analysts say economic incentives remain limited
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for the latest Russia-Africa Summit, with the Kremlin expecting delegations from 48 countries, including 22 heads of state. The meeting comes as Russia seeks to deepen its influence across the continent while offering fewer economic commitments than some of its rivals. The article's central argument is that political incentives, rather than trade or investment, are doing most of the work in drawing governments to the summit.The summit follows earlier gatherings in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023. According to the supplied material, 43 African heads of state or government attended the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
Shell reports sharp profit jump as Middle East conflict lifts oil and gas prices
Shell has reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit after the Middle East conflict pushed up oil and gas prices and disrupted global energy supplies. The company said adjusted profit for the July-to-September quarter reached $10.8bn, more than double the $5.432bn it made in the same period a year earlier. The results came as the company described the quarter as one marked by continued severe disruption to the global energy system.The figure beat analyst expectations of $10.33bn and was also higher than Shell's second-quarter profit of $9.836bn. The company said it would return $5bn to shareholders over the next three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
The Sovereign Shakedown: Trump’s High-Stakes Table, the Russian Mirror, and the Main Street
The veneer of institutional diplomacy has been entirely stripped away, revealing a raw and unvarnished reality. The global order is no longer governed by treaties, norms, or multilateral consensus. It is dictated by the unrestrained exercise of coercive leverage. Under the current doctrine emanating from Washington, the complex machinery of international relations has been reduced to a binary instrument of absolute dominance. We have entered the era of the unilateral ultimatum, where the traditional boundaries of sovereignty are subordinated to the whims of an administration operating less like a representative republic and more like a global syndicate. This is not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
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