Breakfast News Recap: Earthquakes, storms and conflict flare across Asia, Europe and the Middle East
Rescue teams in Tibet are still searching after the magnitude 7 earthquake in Nagqu, with the number of injured rising to 76 while the death toll remains at 16. 🔗In the Pacific, two strong earthquakes off Vanuatu triggered a tsunami warning after the first quake measured magnitude 6.9, adding to a day of seismic alerts in the region. 🔗 Taiwan is also dealing with the aftermath of Typhoon Champi, which has killed one person, injured more than 500 and left outages and closures in place for a second day. 🔗In Yemen, Taiz hospital says it could shut within days because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
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Lebanese scepticism grows as Israeli election nears amid south Lebanon occupation
Residents and analysts in Lebanon say they do not expect Israel's October 27 election to bring any meaningful change in policy toward their country. In Beirut, the prevailing view described in the report is that a change of leadership in Israel would not automatically alter the situation in south Lebanon. The issue is being watched closely because the vote comes against the backdrop of the continuing Israel-Hezbollah conflict.The report quotes Beirut resident Fouad Debs as saying he does not think anything major, or anything at all, will change for Lebanon even if there is a change in Israeli leadership. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 07:03 LONDON
Israel raids at least 15 West Bank towns after Hebron shooting, detaining dozens
Israeli forces have raided at least 15 towns in the northern occupied West Bank and detained dozens of Palestinians, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the territory following a shooting in Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers. The raids were reported across several locations, including Nablus, Jenin, Tubas and Qalqilya, as the military widened its response beyond the immediate area of the attack. In the south, Israeli bulldozers demolished a three-storey building in Hebron and families were given five minutes to collect their belongings.The military said late on Friday that its operation in Hebron would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
Trump revives Cuba warship threat as Rubio urges Cubans to act
Donald Trump has revived a threat to send US warships toward Cuba, telling a rally in south Florida that vessels returning from Iran could stop near the island. The remarks were followed by a social media post from Marco Rubio, who urged Cubans seeking political change to act now. Together, the comments mark a fresh escalation in rhetoric from two senior US figures on Cuba.Trump made the comments during a Friday rally for candidates in south Florida, responding to a shouted question from the crowd about Cuba. He said the ships would be coming back from Iran and suggested one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
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US lifts some tariffs on Canadian goods as trade dispute eases slightly
The United States will remove tariffs on selected Canadian goods from 30 October, the White House said, in a move that eases part of the trade dispute between the two countries. The decision affects a range of products including plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, and some packing crates and boxes. It comes after trade talks collapsed earlier this summer and the two sides entered an escalating tariff war that has affected businesses on both sides of the border.The White House said the change was intended to protect the economic prosperity and national security of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Tigray official urges rebels to disarm after Mekelle takeover and reported drone strike
An official in Tigray's new federally backed administration has urged rebel forces to lay down their weapons after government-allied fighters seized the regional capital, Mekelle. The appeal came as residents in the northern Ethiopian region reported a drone strike that they said killed four people and injured six others. The latest developments point to continuing instability in a conflict that has already shifted control of the city.Redae Halefom Woldeselassie, a senior official in the caretaker administration, said rebel forces were collapsing and called on fighters to return home and resume civilian life. He made the remarks in Mekelle, saying this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Oil spill spreads along UAE coast after tanker strike near Strait of Hormuz
An oil spill from a tanker damaged near the Strait of Hormuz is spreading along the United Arab Emirates coastline, with beaches near Umm Al Quwain now affected. Verified video from Friday showed oil washing ashore and darkening the water, while authorities said some beaches and coastal areas have been closed. Satellite imagery reviewed over several days indicates the slick has expanded well beyond the vessel itself.The tanker has been identified in the reporting as Gem No.2, which was damaged between 9 and 10 October during a surge of vessel strikes in the area. Satellite images from Monday showed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 19:59 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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Day News Recap: Deadly attacks and disasters hit from Jordan to Tibet as markets turn risk off
Jordan was shaken by a deadly shooting at the Hamoud church in Karak governorate, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession, killing at least six people and wounding 28 others. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel ordered a major offensive in Hebron after a checkpoint attack killed two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian gunmen, while Israeli forces also arrested 36 Palestinians across the West Bank amid rising violence during the olive harvest. 🔗 🔗 An Israeli airstrike hit a building in Nuseirat in Gaza as residents searched the rubble, and Israel is heading into a tightly contested general election on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Oct 2026 18:28 LONDON
U.S. Attorneys name election complaint officers for New York districts
United States Attorneys Joseph Nocella and Jamie McDonald announced that Assistant United States Attorneys will lead their offices under the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2026 general election. The program also covers New York's early voting period, which runs from October 24, 2026 through November 1, 2026. In the Eastern District of New York, AUSAs Erik Paulsen and Andrew Grubin have been appointed as District Election Officers. In the Southern District of New York, AUSA David J. Kennedy has been appointed as the District Election Officer. The appointments place the named AUSAs in charge... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
Brazil heads into tense presidential run-off between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazil is heading into a decisive presidential run-off after no candidate secured an outright majority in the first round of voting. Voters are due to choose between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a second-round contest that will determine who governs the country for the next four years. The vote comes after a first round on 4 October in which Bolsonaro finished narrowly ahead of Lula, setting up a closely watched rematch.According to the supplied material, Bolsonaro won 47% of the vote in the first round, while Lula took just over 45%. The remaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Thousands of Israelis abroad travel home to vote in tightly contested election
Thousands of Israelis living abroad are returning to the country ahead of Tuesday's election in a sign of how closely fought the contest has become. The vote is being described as highly polarised, with each ballot seen as potentially decisive in choosing the next prime minister. Special flights have been organised to help expatriate voters make the journey back in time.At least 65,000 voters are said to be willing to travel to Israel to cast their ballots, according to the supporting material. The election is taking place on 27 October and is being framed as a direct contest between Benjamin... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Typhoon Champi paralyses Taiwan as regional tensions and political strains build
Taiwan has been brought to a near standstill by Typhoon Champi, with schools and offices closed, hundreds of flights cancelled and emergency crews responding as casualties rise and power outages spread across the island. 🔗In the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates said an oil spill has affected beaches in Umm Al Quwain, while attacks on vessels continue in Gulf waters near the Strait of Hormuz, adding to concern over shipping security in the region. 🔗Israel has tightened restrictions in the West Bank after a deadly shooting near Hebron, where five Israelis were wounded before two gunmen were killed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON
Rubio turns to Jamnagar as US faces pressure over high oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ended a visit to India in the western port town of Jamnagar, a place that is not usually a stop for foreign leaders. The town featured prominently in his trip because it is home to a major oil refinery owned by Mukesh Ambani, one of Asia's richest men. Rubio also visited Mumbai, but his itinerary did not include the Indian capital, Delhi, prompting questions about the purpose of the trip.According to the supplied material, Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, where he met Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and several of the country's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:35 LONDON
Trump says he has the right to seek a third presidential term
US President Donald Trump has again suggested he could seek a third term in 2028, despite the US Constitution limiting presidents to two elected terms. He made the remarks at a rally in Iowa, where he said he had studied the constitutional wording for a long time. Trump acknowledged that the law leaves little room for interpretation, but argued he should be allowed to run again.He linked that argument to his repeated claim that the 2020 election was rigged and said the election had been stolen from him. The supporting material says his allegations of widespread voter fraud have not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON
Serbia's snap parliamentary election becomes a test of Vucic's grip on power
Serbia is heading into a snap parliamentary election on October 25 that could determine whether President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party can extend its long hold on power. The vote has become a central test of the country's political direction after months of anti-government protests. It also comes at a moment when the opposition is fragmented and a student-backed challenge has gained unusual momentum.The election was brought forward from late 2027, making it an early and unexpected contest. Vucic resigned from the presidency in September, before the end of his second and final constitutional term, and is now leading the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Deadly fires, quakes and conflict flare as markets wobble on risk fears
A fast moving grass fire at a Canadian military base in western Canada has killed at least four soldiers and left 27 people in hospital during a grenade exercise, in one of the day’s most serious training accidents. 🔗In Ukraine, Kyiv was hit by three waves of missile strikes hours after Russia said it was ready in principle to resume peace talks with the United States and Ukraine, underlining how far diplomacy remains from any real pause in the fighting. 🔗Elsewhere in the war zone, a report from occupied southern Ukraine says Russian authorities have been trying to re educate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Oct 2026 08:47 LONDON
Serbia snap election expected to be very tight, analyst says
Serbia is heading into snap elections on Sunday with analysts saying the result could be extremely close. A researcher at the European Policy Centre said this is the first time in years that an alternative to President Aleksandar Vučić has real electoral prospects. The opposition Student List is being watched as a possible challenger, although the outcome will not be clear until next week.The analyst said polls currently point to a very tight result and very high participation. She also said the past two years have seen the largest protests in Serbia this century, underscoring the political backdrop to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
Thousands join nationwide Venezuelan opposition protest demanding elections
Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets in Caracas and several other cities on 23 October in the first nationwide opposition protest in nearly two years. The demonstrations called for free elections and broader political change, as uncertainty continued over a successor to Nicolas Maduro. The rallies were organised by Maria Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela movement.The protest was reported in the capital and in Valencia, Maracay, San Cristobal and Maracaibo. According to the supplied report, no date has been set for a vote to choose Maduro's successor, despite statements from US President Donald Trump and acting President Delcy Rodriguez that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
US judge blocks DHS operations targeting alleged non-citizen voters in nine states
A federal judge in the United States has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop operations aimed at identifying alleged non-citizen voters in nine states. The ruling comes less than two weeks before the midterm elections and affects federal efforts in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin. The case adds a new legal constraint to a broader push by the administration to highlight voter fraud ahead of the vote.US District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin said the investigations likely violate a provision of the Voting Rights Act that bars voter intimidation. In her ruling, she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gulf tensions rise and markets turn risk off
Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, killing at least two people and wounding 34, in another strike that came as Washington was pushing a peace effort. 🔗In Washington, unease is growing over Donald Trump’s approach to Vladimir Putin, after critics said his sanctions pressure has been undercut by a diesel deal with Russia, while Marco Rubio said Ukraine’s access to Starlink is a matter for SpaceX and Elon Musk. 🔗 🔗Middle East tensions deepened as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said its doctrine has shifted from defensive to offensive and asymmetrical, while the United States ordered non... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Oct 2026 18:27 LONDON
Georgia Democrats seek to mobilise Black voters amid redistricting and election law fight
ATLANTA, Georgia - Democrats in Georgia are stepping up efforts to mobilise Black voters as President Donald Trump pushes to redraw congressional maps and as a state election law continues to draw criticism for its impact on African Americans. The issue is being framed by party figures and civil rights leaders as a direct challenge to the political influence of Black communities in a state that has become central to national elections. The focus has sharpened in Atlanta, where a Sunday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church brought politics, faith and voting rights into the same public space.The church service took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Trump blames Iran for oil price manipulation and reiterates hard line on nuclear weapons
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 22 October 2026 at 16:40 BST: "Iran is doing everything they can to drive up the price of Oil prior to the U.S. They are even making up fake hits, mines, and everything else, because more Oil is coming through the Hormuz Strait now than it did even prior to the beginning of the Conflict." "They continue to kill protestors, and anyone else that happens to be in their way. It is truly an Evil Regime, and I can only hope the American Public, and the World, understands how EVIL they are!"... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Russia hits Kyiv again as casualty toll rises after US peace push
At least two people were killed and 34 others wounded after Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, according to the latest confirmed figures in the supplied material. The strikes came shortly after US envoy Steve Witkoff held hours-long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the timing showed there had been no change in the Kremlin's position on the war.Zelenskyy said Russia hit a dozen Ukrainian regions overnight, with Kyiv among the hardest affected. He said residential houses, energy sites, a shopping mall and a monastery were damaged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Netanyahu says toppling Iran's government remains Israel's primary objective
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that overthrowing Iran's government remains Israel's primary objective, in remarks that underline the continuing focus on Tehran after months of regional conflict. The comments came as he faces declining support in the polls ahead of national elections next week. They also followed conversations with United States President Donald Trump on Sunday and a visit to Israel by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.Netanyahu did not indicate that Washington had agreed to join another offensive against Iran, or to support a campaign aimed at bringing down its leadership. The report says analysts remain sceptical that military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
U.S. orders non-essential staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Gulf war fears
The United States has ordered non-essential government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as fears grow of a renewed conflict involving Iran and the wider Gulf region. The move comes amid heightened regional alert levels, a reported US military buildup and warnings that any hostilities could spread quickly beyond the immediate area. It has added to concern across Gulf capitals about the risk of a broader escalation.The State Department said the ordered departure applies only to non-emergency US government employees and family members in Saudi Arabia. A spokesperson said reports that embassy families in the United Arab Emirates,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine diplomacy advances as Middle East tensions and security alerts widen
Russia and Ukraine traded overnight attacks after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg, with casualties reported in Kyiv and the Moscow region, even as the latest diplomacy opened the door to renewed US mediated talks on Ukraine. 🔗 🔗Washington is also facing unease over Donald Trump’s approach to Moscow, after critics said a diesel deal and a softer line on sanctions risked weakening pressure on Russia. At the same time, Marco Rubio said decisions on Ukraine’s Starlink access rest with Elon Musk and SpaceX, not the State Department. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, tensions rose further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Oct 2026 08:46 LONDON
Arab parties could hold balance of power in Israel election as turnout push intensifies
Students in Nazareth are handing out leaflets urging Arab Israelis to vote ahead of next week's closely fought general election. The effort is taking place in the largest Arab-majority city in Israel, where campaigners say turnout could help determine whether Arab parties end up holding the balance of power. Polling cited in the report suggests that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the main Change Bloc has a clear path to a parliamentary majority.The immediate push is being led by young activists in Nazareth, who are distributing flyers at rush hour and calling on voters to back Arab lists.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
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Trump's Russia shift raises unease in Washington as diesel deal undercuts sanctions pressure
There is growing unease in Washington over what critics see as a sharp shift in Donald Trump's approach to Vladimir Putin. Four weeks after signing new sanctions on Russia, the US president has now agreed a deal with Moscow for Russia to supply diesel to the American and global marketplace. The move has been described by opponents as a major economic and propaganda win for the Russian president at a time when the war in Ukraine continues.The reported agreement comes after Trump signed sanctions on Russia's energy sector in September, measures that were backed by the late senator Lindsey Graham... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 05:32 LONDON
US Democrats warn of Russian misinformation targeting midterm candidates
Democratic lawmakers in the United States say they have received a classified intelligence briefing alleging that Russia is running a misinformation campaign against their candidates ahead of next month's midterm elections. Senator Mark Warner and Representative Jim Himes said the briefing was requested from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton and that they were limited in what they could disclose because the material remains classified. They said the alleged effort includes online falsehoods and AI-generated fake advertisements aimed at specific races.Warner said reports indicated that Democrat James Talarico, who is running for the US Senate in Texas, and Senator Jon... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
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Trump signals legal push over Alaska Senate ballot dispute
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 22 October 2026 at 03:28 BST: "I am very concerned about the Dan S. Senate in Alaska in that it is totally confusing, with the Dumocrats putting up another man, totally unrelated to Politics, named Daniel J." "It's ridiculous that the Court didn't stop this SCAM. Even 1, 2, or 3% could make the difference." "Sullivan is leading by a lot, but this is CHEATING in an Election, and the Judge that allowed this to happen should be ashamed of himself. We are looking at powerful legal options to remove the fraudulent... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
Russia to send first diesel tanker to the United States as fuel shortages persist
Russia is set to send its first tanker carrying diesel fuel to the United States on Thursday, according to the latest confirmed details from Moscow. The shipment is part of an agreement aimed at easing fuel shortages and elevated diesel prices in the US ahead of next month's midterm elections. Russian officials said the vessel was headed to an undisclosed US port and that more deliveries could follow.The announcement came during a visit to St Petersburg by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who held talks with Russian officials. Moscow said the first tanker is part of a broader commitment to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 22:31 LONDON
Cuba accuses US of pressuring countries ahead of UN embargo vote
Cuba has accused the United States of threatening countries with retaliation if they do not support its position on an upcoming United Nations vote over the long-running embargo on the island. Havana says the pressure campaign includes tariffs, visa restrictions and other measures aimed at influencing how governments vote at the UN General Assembly. The annual resolution is nonbinding, but it has repeatedly drawn broad support in favour of calling for an end to the embargo.On Wednesday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the administration of US President Donald Trump was trying to sway members of the General Assembly ahead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Tunisian military court jails opposition politician for four years over social media posts
A Tunisian military court has sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison over social media posts, according to her lawyer. The case centres on charges of plotting against state security and inciting the military to disobey orders. Hamdi is the leader of the Third Republic Party and a dual Tunisian and United States national.Her lawyer, Akram Moussa, said the charges stemmed from posts online. He said the sentence was made up of two separate two-year prison terms from additional convictions, along with 80,000 dinars, or about $26,000, in fines. Hamdi has also previously been sentenced in March... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 21:02 LONDON
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Italy tightens protest laws as unrest spreads to Milan, Bologna and Turin
Italy has approved a new package of security measures after youth-led protests over living costs and school conditions turned violent in Milan and spread to other northern cities. The cabinet backed the deployment of 500 troops to Milan until the end of the year, while also introducing a new offence of violent participation in public demonstrations. The measures take effect immediately, according to the supporting report.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said vandalism and theft were not protest, but criminality, as she unveiled the decree. The Defence Ministry said the troops will help maintain security at key sites, increase surveillance of sensitive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 17:05 LONDON
The Gambia to use Jammeh mansion sale proceeds for reparations fund
The Gambia's Reparations Commission said it has now received a total of $2,573,414.10 from the sale of Yahya Jammeh's seized mansion in Maryland, and that the money will be used to compensate victims and survivors of his rule. The commission said the funds were transferred from the United States after the property was forfeited on the grounds that it was bought with criminal proceeds and misappropriated public money. It said the money would be managed responsibly and transparently, with due regard to the rights and needs of victims and survivors.The transfer adds a clearer figure to an already significant asset-recovery... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Israel election debate turns on Knesset voting record on Palestinians
Israelis are due to vote on October 27 in the first election since the war in Gaza and the wider conflicts involving Lebanon and Iran. The campaign is being framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while debate inside Israel has increasingly focused on how mainstream parties in the Knesset have voted on measures affecting Palestinians. Those votes have included moves rejecting Palestinian statehood, backing annexation of the occupied West Bank and cutting aid.The reporting says Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has passed or advanced a wave of laws and motions on these issues since the start of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 07:04 LONDON
Romania swears in new prime minister and cabinet after months-long impasse
Romania has sworn in a new government after parliament approved a cabinet led by Luca Niculescu, ending a months-long political deadlock. The vote took place on Tuesday in Bucharest and followed a prolonged period without a stable administration. Niculescu, an independent diplomat, is now set to begin work immediately.Lawmakers backed the proposed cabinet by 280 votes to 58, giving the new administration a clear parliamentary mandate. President Nicușor Dan nominated Niculescu on 5 October, making him the president's fourth choice for the post after three earlier nominees failed to form a government. Niculescu was widely expected to secure approval after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 06:04 LONDON
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UN experts urge India to halt excessive force against protesters amid election list dispute
United Nations experts have called on India to stop using what they described as excessive force against opposition and student protesters. In a statement on Tuesday, they also urged an impartial investigation into the conduct of Indian authorities during the crackdown. The appeal comes as demonstrations continue over voter-list removals and demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The experts said protesters had sustained injuries and that some reported ill-treatment during the unrest. They also raised particular concern about allegations of sexual violence and other forms of gender-based abuse linked to the protests and related detentions. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Alberta referendum backs remaining in Canada, giving Carney political backing
Preliminary results from Alberta's referendum show that more than two-thirds of voters chose to remain part of Canada, strengthening Prime Minister Mark Carney as he confronts trade pressure from the United States. The vote is a clear setback for the province's separatist movement and confirms that independence did not win broad support. It also leaves Alberta, Canada's most populous western province, at the centre of a wider debate about national unity and economic strategy.Carney said the result showed Albertans had chosen "unity" and "to build together," while Thomas Lukaszuk, whose Forever Canadian campaign backed remaining in the federation, said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 01:32 LONDON
JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
United States Vice President JD Vance has declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections in Israel this month. In comments during an interview on Monday, Vance said he would stay out of Israeli politics and focus instead on American candidates and the US midterm elections. His remarks came one day after Donald Trump publicly backed Netanyahu.Vance said he was "not anti-endorsing" Netanyahu, but added: "I'm not getting involved in Israeli elections." He said his political focus was on the midterms in the United States, where he said he was concentrating on domestic campaigning. The comments were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 17:07 LONDON
Rubio arrives in India for refinery visit as US weighs energy and trade ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India for a two-day visit that will take him to Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat. The trip places one of the world's most important oil-processing sites at the centre of a diplomatic visit focused on business and energy. It also comes at a time when relations between Washington and New Delhi are described as strained by several points of friction.Rubio is expected to meet business leaders during the visit, according to a readout from his office, which said he would promote opportunities for commercial investment and economic cooperation. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 14:34 LONDON
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Myanmar releases first images of detained Aung San Suu Kyi in two months after King Charles package
Myanmar's military-backed authorities have released new images of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi after saying they delivered a package from King Charles III to her. The government said the parcel included two books and sealed diplomatic correspondence, and that home ministry officials met her on Monday to hand it over. The pictures are the first publicised images of Suu Kyi in two months.According to a statement from the authorities, the books were about soil, reflecting the British monarch's known interest in gardening and the environment. The images released alongside the statement show Suu Kyi meeting two men whose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 12:41 LONDON
Trump approval falls to record low as Democrats widen midterm lead
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows United States President Donald Trump's approval rating at 31%, the lowest level recorded during either of his terms in office. The same survey found Democrats leading Republicans by 12 points in a generic congressional ballot test, widening their advantage from seven points two weeks earlier. The findings come as the country moves toward the November 3 midterm elections, when control of both chambers of Congress will be at stake.The poll canvassed 1,679 adults and found that 47% would vote for Democrats if the election were held today, compared with 35% for Republicans. About 31% of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Hackers steal more than 421,000 emails from Germany's AfD party
Hackers have accessed email accounts linked to members of Germany's Alternative for Germany party and reportedly stolen more than 421,000 messages, according to details confirmed by the party and reported by local media. The breach affected accounts used by the far-right party, which said the intrusion was detected and stopped. The party also said users were informed after the incident.The stolen material is said to include messages linked to party co-leader Alice Weidel and co-founder Alexander Gauland. A published online collection reportedly contained summaries of some emails, rather than the original messages themselves. According to the reported material, the leak... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
France begins cleanup after weekend riots as police remain deployed
Cleanup has begun across parts of France after a weekend of intense rioting, but police remain deployed and curfews are still in place in some big cities. The latest reports say the unrest has not fully subsided, even as crews start clearing damage left by the violence. Marseille was among the worst-hit areas outside Paris, with shop owners reporting that more than 600 premises were looted.The confirmed details point to a continuing security response rather than a return to normality. Police are still in position in affected areas, and local authorities have kept curfews in force in some major cities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before US midterm elections
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject a petition that would allow AI-generated robocalls ahead of the November midterm elections. The request centres on a filing by the conservative group Club for Growth, which is asking the regulator to permit the use of artificial intelligence in political robocalls. Schumer said the change could let campaigns use an opponent's voice to spread messages that could be misleading or false.The petition was filed on 31 August, with the public comment period opening on 4 September and expiring on Monday. Schumer made his appeal on Monday, arguing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Trump endorses Netanyahu and warns the U.S. may have to act on Iran
United States President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election bid and warned that the United States may have to "finish the job" against Iran if Israel elects a different leader. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump described Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" and "an even greater partner for peace," while saying Iran had been "systematically destroyed" militarily and financially. He added that if Israel has the "wrong leader," meaning anyone other than Netanyahu, "America will have to do this work ourselves." Trump's remarks came ahead of Israel's election on October... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:06 LONDON
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Israel arrests 10 over West Bank settler attacks as diplomatic pressure grows
Israeli police said on Monday that they had arrested 10 suspects in connection with weekend violence in the occupied West Bank, including attacks on a United States photojournalist and European diplomats. The detentions were carried out before dawn at several locations, according to police, who said the suspects were taken for questioning. Authorities said the case involves alleged violence, breach of a closed military zone order and illegal construction.The arrests came after pressure from the United States, France, Belgium and Poland following the assaults. Among those targeted was Heidi Levine, a photojournalist for The Washington Post, who was attacked while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro content
Brazil's top electoral court has ordered Meta to show within 24 hours that it is not favouring one presidential candidate over the other in how political content appears on its platforms. The Superior Electoral Court also doubled the daily fine for noncompliance, escalating a dispute that comes less than a week before Brazil's presidential run-off. The ruling centres on complaints from Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign about how his content is being handled online.The court said the company must demonstrate that its content feeds are treating Lula and his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, equally. In the order issued on Monday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
Israel opposition hardens line on Iran ahead of October 27 election
Israel's opposition parties are taking an even tougher public line on Iran than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country heads towards national elections on October 27. The issue has become a central campaign theme after Israel's military confrontation with Iran earlier this year and the abrupt halt to that fighting in June. Opposition figures are now using the conflict to argue that Netanyahu has not gone far enough in confronting Tehran.The row has sharpened around the question of how far Israel should go in trying to weaken Iran's nuclear and military capabilities. According to the Israel Democracy Institute, 65... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:34 LONDON
Israel election battle over Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox kingmakers ahead of October 27 vote
Israel's election campaign is increasingly focused on the role of smaller parties that could decide who forms the next government after the October 27 vote. Arab-led parties Ra'am and the Joint List are being cast as possible kingmakers, with polls projecting them to win 13 seats together. That would make them potentially decisive in coalition talks in the 120-seat Knesset if neither of the main blocs secures a majority.The immediate political fight has centred on accusations and counter-accusations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp and its rivals. Netanyahu has repeatedly attacked opponents over their ties to Ra'am and the Joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
Brazil presidential runoff debate turns into personal attacks a week before vote
Brazil's president and his opponent traded repeated personal attacks in their first presidential runoff debate, held a week before the October 25 vote. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro clashed on stage in a chaotic exchange that quickly moved beyond policy into accusations of corruption, insults and references to past scandals. The debate took place as the race remained tight after the first round, in which Bolsonaro led Lula 47% to 45%.During the debate, both men called each other a liar multiple times and accused the other of corruption. Lula described Bolsonaro as a "habitual liar"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Rubio to hold Mumbai talks and visit Jamnagar refinery amid India-US tensions
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to visit India in the coming week for talks in Mumbai, rather than New Delhi, in a trip that has drawn political criticism in India. According to the US Department of State, Rubio will meet Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai on Monday before travelling to Jamnagar in Gujarat. The itinerary has become a point of contention because it places the main diplomatic meeting outside the Indian capital and includes a stop at one of the country's most prominent energy sites.The State Department said Rubio is arriving on Sunday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
Timor-Leste says stalled Greater Sunrise gas project is finally moving ahead
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta says the long-delayed Greater Sunrise gas project is now moving forward, with the first agreements expected to be signed early next year. He described the venture as "finally happening" after years of deadlock and procrastination. The project has been one of the country's most closely watched economic plans for years because of its potential to reshape the energy sector.Ramos-Horta said Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao had told him he was confident the parties would sign the agreement within the next few months and finalise three main documents. Those documents are intended to set the regulatory and fiscal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
Trump suspends planned sanctions on Russia's trading partners as criticism grows
US President Donald Trump has suspended sanctions that were due to take effect within 48 hours against countries buying Russian oil or gas. The move reverses a measure approved by Congress about a month earlier and was intended to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The decision has drawn criticism from lawmakers in the United States and from Ukraine.According to the supporting material, Trump signed a decree halting the sanctions shortly before they were due to begin. In the document, he said the decision was in the interests of the United States, but did not explain why.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives deepens West Bank harvest tensions
A hardline Israeli rabbinic ruling has intensified outrage in the occupied West Bank after a prominent rabbi said settlers may take olives from Palestinian orchards. The ruling, issued on Friday by Rabbi Dov Lior, comes as attacks on Palestinian farmers continue during the olive harvest season. It adds a new religious and political dimension to a period already marked by repeated violence.According to the supplied report, Lior said Jews are permitted to pick olives from Palestinian land and described the theft as an "additional virtue." He argued that Palestinian landowners had already been compensated in years when they could access... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Swinney says conditions are aligning for Scottish independence at SNP conference
John Swinney is set to tell the SNP conference in Aberdeen that the conditions are aligning for Scottish independence, in a speech that will renew pressure for another referendum after the May Holyrood election. The first minister is expected to argue that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's journey towards statehood. He will also tell party members that the political landscape is shifting in favour of the independence movement.According to the prepared remarks, Swinney will say that "the stars are aligning" for independence and that "one by one, the stars are aligning in our favour". He is expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
