US Democrats approve revised 2028 presidential primary calendar with South Carolina first
The Democratic National Committee has approved a revised 2028 presidential primary calendar that puts South Carolina first in the party's nominating process. The decision was taken at a meeting in Austin, Texas, and marks a significant change in how Democrats will choose their next presidential nominee. Under the new schedule, Nevada will go second, followed by New Hampshire, with New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia also included in the early sequence.South Carolina's Democratic primary is scheduled for January 22, 2028, while Nevada is set for February 1 and New Hampshire for February 8. The party's vote formalises a shift that began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 00:06 LONDON
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Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo spreads faster than containment efforts
The latest Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, according to the World Health Organization. The outbreak has already killed 2,000 people, making it a major public health emergency in the region. The warning comes as health responders try to slow transmission in an area that has faced repeated Ebola crises.The report says the virus is moving faster than previous outbreaks and is outpacing containment measures. The World Health Organization is the main international body cited in the assessment, while the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
USS George Washington departs Vietnam as Middle East carrier rotation nears
The USS George Washington has begun leaving Da Nang, Vietnam, in a move that is expected to send the aircraft carrier toward the Middle East. The ship is widely reported to be the vessel likely to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, although the Pentagon has not confirmed that transfer. The departure comes as the Lincoln remains deployed in the region amid the war involving Iran.The movement was reported on Saturday and follows days of scrutiny over conditions aboard the Lincoln. The carrier has been at sea for more than 266 days without a port stop, which the supplied material describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine retakes ground as Hormuz tensions, wildfires and disasters hit multiple regions
Ukraine said it has completed a counteroffensive in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, retaking 26 settlements and about 745 square kilometres, even as Russian strikes intensified elsewhere in the war zone. Kyiv also said Russian and Ukrainian forces traded fresh strikes on rail, port and oil infrastructure, widening the latest exchange in the conflict. 🔗 🔗In eastern Ukraine, a Russian air raid on Kramatorsk killed one person and wounded 17 after eight FAB 250 guided bombs hit the city, while Ukraine separately proposed a deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea in an effort to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
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Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa outlines vision for gradual democratic transition
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa has outlined his long-term vision for the country in an extended interview, describing plans to restore democracy gradually after decades of authoritarian rule. The interview focuses on how he intends to transform Syria into a modern Arab democracy following the collapse of the al-Assad dynasty in December 2024. It also sets out his view of Syria's place in the region after years of isolation and conflict.According to the interview, al-Sharaa took power after the 53-year rule of the al-Assad family ended when Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia. He was previously known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 16:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran pressure, regional tensions and disaster response dominate a crowded briefing
The biggest geopolitical story was the sharpening US pressure on Iran, with Washington saying it can maintain a naval blockade indefinitely and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of economic isolation, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continued to fall. The UAE also accused Iran of attacks on two ADNOC linked vessels in the strait, and verified video and satellite analysis showed a major oil slick washing up on Iran's Qeshm Island after a vessel was hit there. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Security tensions widened elsewhere in the region, with NATO fighter jets scrambling after a drone crossed into Latvian airspace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Aug 2026 08:20 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province as death toll rises
Officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed that the Ebola outbreak has now spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in Bas-Uele. Jean Kaseya, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said the man died in Buta, the provincial capital, after travelling from Haut-Uele. The development marks another widening of an outbreak that health authorities say is moving faster than they can contain it.Government figures cited in the response put the death toll at 2,128 from 4,566 recorded cases. Health officials said the outbreak was formally declared on 15 May,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 18:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets swing on oil and gold
Ukraine and Russia traded fresh long range strikes on Black Sea infrastructure, with a Ukrainian attack hitting Novorossiysk grain terminals and a Russian Black Sea naval base, while Moscow said it was redirecting cargo flows to other ports after casualties rose. 🔗 Russian forces also struck the port of Izmail in southern Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging infrastructure and starting a fire, as Kyiv warned of an interceptor shortage. 🔗Ukraine’s drone campaign inside Russia has intensified, with near daily strikes since June reported against oil refineries and other targets deep in Russian territory. 🔗 The attacks underline the widening economic and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Aug 2026 08:20 LONDON
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Wisconsin Democratic governor primary narrowly won by David Crowley
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has narrowly won Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, edging out state lawmaker Francesca Hong in a race that remained too close to call until late counting. With 94% of votes counted on Wednesday morning, Crowley held 39.9% of the vote compared with Hong's 39.5%, leaving the margin at less than one percentage point. The result sets up a November general election contest against Republican US Representative Tom Tiffany.The primary was held on Tuesday and became one of the tightest contests in Wisconsin's Democratic field. Crowley was endorsed by Governor Tony Evers, while Hong campaigned as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 10:30 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
