King penguins on Crozet Islands are breeding earlier and achieving higher success rates due to changing environmental conditions
Recent reports indicate that King penguins on the Crozet Islands are now breeding earlier and achieving higher success rates compared to two decades ago. This phenomenon, noted by researchers studying these unique birds, appears to be a direct response to changing environmental conditions and food availability in their habitat. Over the last 24 years, observations of the breeding patterns of King penguins have illustrated a notable shift. In earlier breeding seasons, the challenges faced by these animals were more pronounced. However, today's data suggests that not only are these penguins breeding earlier, but they are also experiencing better reproductive success.... [Continue Reading]
Justice Department Assists with Global Operation Targeting Environmental Crime and Waste Trafficking
From January to December 2025, an unprecedented international law enforcement operation named Custos Viridis targeted organized criminal networks involved in environmental crimes such as waste trafficking, pollution, money laundering, tax evasion, and corruption. Led by Europol and involving 71 countries, including the United States through the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division and the EPA, this global crackdown spanned five continents. The operation aimed to dismantle the criminal enterprises that profit from illegally dumping and trafficking hazardous waste, a practice that poses severe risks to public health and ecosystems worldwide. By disrupting these networks, authorities hope to reduce environmental... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 18:06
Europol leads international operation against environmental crime and waste trafficking
Europol spearheaded an extensive international crackdown on organized crime networks engaged in waste trafficking and environmental pollution. The operation, named Custos Viridis, ran throughout 2025 across five continents, involving law enforcement agencies from 71 countries. This collective effort targeted illegal activities that harm ecosystems and public health, such as toxic waste dumping and unregulated disposal. The scale of participation underscores the global nature of waste crime and the need for coordinated action. Illicit waste trafficking often fuels corruption and damages vulnerable communities, making this operation critical for environmental and social stability. Europol’s leadership facilitated information sharing, joint investigations, and disruption... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 13:03
Europol leads international operation against environmental crime and waste trafficking
Europol led an extensive international crackdown on organized crime involved in environmental offenses, focusing on waste trafficking and pollution. The operation, named Custos Viridis, spanned the entire year of 2025 and included partners from 71 countries across five continents. This coordinated effort helped identify and disrupt criminal networks profiting from illegal waste disposal and pollution. Environmental crime has significant consequences, including ecosystem degradation, public health risks, and economic costs linked to clean-up and enforcement. By uniting multiple countries and agencies, Europol aims to close loopholes exploited by traffickers, who often bypass regulations to dump waste unlawfully. The operation's success reinforces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 09:48
Villagers on Principe, the ‘African Galapagos’, to be paid for protecting the ecosystem
A billionaire is funding a sustainable development project on the west African island that makes the local population stewards of its futureAt the crumbling colonial farm buildings in Porto Real, agricultural worker Kimilson Lima, 43, has signed the agreement and he’s happy. “With this money we can have a proper floor in the house,” he said. “And an inside toilet.”Lima is part of a ground-breaking experiment on the West African island of Príncipe, where villagers who agree to follow an environmental protection code will reap a quarterly dividend. To date nearly 3,000 have joined the Faya Foundation’s project, more than... [Continue Reading]
Major data leak forum dismantled in global action against cybercrime forum
Europol has successfully coordinated an international crackdown that dismantled LeakBase, a major online platform central to the cybercrime ecosystem. LeakBase specialized in the trade of stolen databases and ‘stealer logs’, collections of compromised credentials collected via malware. Operating openly on the internet in English, the forum allowed hackers and criminal groups to buy, sell, and trade stolen personal and corporate data. This crackdown affects cybercriminal networks globally by shutting down a key marketplace impacting millions of digital identities and businesses. LeakBase’s removal will slow the spread of stolen credentials used in fraud, identity theft, and further cyberattacks. It also highlights... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Mar 2026 15:11
From a small Swedish town to a global crime network: international operation strikes top-tier organised crime
A law enforcement-led international operation has dismantled a sprawling organised crime ecosystem embedded in a small Swedish locality. Forensic analysis revealed not just one but multiple linked criminal networks engaged in extensive drug trafficking and laundering illicit funds through sophisticated corporate front structures. Authorities were able to map these shadowy connections after unlocking critical data, exposing the full extent of these groups' reach and operations. Many of the major figures identified were not previously on police radars, underscoring the networks’ covert nature. The operation affects criminal organisations across several countries, disrupting drug supply chains and financial flows. By unraveling this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Mar 2026 13:24
Researchers Conduct Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Experiment in Gulf of Maine to Combat Climate Change
In a controversial scientific experiment in the Gulf of Maine, researchers are investigating a new method to combat climate change. Over a four-day period in August, scientists pumped 65,000 litres of sodium hydroxide, a strong alkaline chemical, into the waters, leaving a visible maroon slick that garnered significant attention. This experimental project is part of a broader strategy known as Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE), which aims to increase the ocean's ability to sequester carbon dioxide and address the severe challenges posed by global heating and ocean acidification. The operation was engineered to explore the feasibility of using sodium hydroxide, a... [Continue Reading]
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 | 06 Mar 2026 17:20
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 | 12 Feb 2026 09:21
