Thousands protest Flavio Bolsonaro in Rio as Brazil heads to runoff
Thousands of people marched in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to protest against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil's October 25 presidential runoff. The demonstration was led by students and drew supporters of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who are trying to stop what they see as a possible return of the far right to power. The rally took place as the campaign for the second round gathered pace after Bolsonaro finished first in the opening vote.The supplied material says Bolsonaro won about 47% of valid votes in the first round, compared with Lula's 45%, after nearly 99%... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary amid renewed strikes on Gaza
Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events at sites linked to the assault, while new strikes were reported in Gaza during the commemorations. Families gathered at the Nova music festival site and at Kfar Aza kibbutz, both places associated with the 2023 killings. The anniversary unfolded as political debate intensified ahead of elections, keeping the attack at the centre of public life.At the Nova site, relatives bowed their heads in silence at the time the attack began, 6:29 a.m. local time, while one mourner played techno music in tribute to those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
Trump distances himself from advisers reported to have worked for Republika Srpska government
Donald Trump has distanced himself from two senior political advisers after reports that they worked for the government of Republika Srpska, an autonomous entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In a post on Truth Social, the US president said Chris LaCivita and James Blair were "outside consultants" and said he did not know who else they worked for. He added that he would ask whether there was a conflict and would terminate them immediately if there was one.The comments followed reporting that the pair travelled to Republika Srpska over the weekend to assist the government ahead of elections. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 22:03 LONDON
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks reignite Israel election row over conscription
A senior ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks have returned to the centre of Israel's election campaign, intensifying debate over military service exemptions and the role of ultra-Orthodox parties in politics. The comments by Rabbi Dov Lando, the 96-year-old spiritual leader of Degel HaTorah, were broadcast in footage shown on Monday and have triggered a fresh political storm three weeks before the October 27 parliamentary election. They were made during a closed meeting at his home in Bnei Brak, a city closely associated with Israel's ultra-Orthodox community.In the footage, Lando said Jews may have been better off without a state and argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 21:05 LONDON
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Rahul Gandhi detained for a third time in two days amid India voter-roll protest
Rahul Gandhi was detained again in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the third time in two days that the opposition leader has been taken into custody during protests over India's voter-list revision. Police apprehended Gandhi and other opposition lawmakers as they marched towards Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site in the capital. A live feed from his party showed officers placing him in a vehicle and driving away.The protest is focused on demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whom opposition parties accuse of overseeing a revision that has removed more than 130 million names from voter... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 21:00 LONDON
US Supreme Court hears Guam challenge over Air Force ordnance detonations at Tarague Beach
The United States Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in a case that could decide whether the US Air Force may continue detonating unexploded ordnance at Tarague Beach in Guam. The dispute centres on a long-running munitions disposal site on the island's northern coast. It also raises questions about environmental review and the rights of residents in a US territory.The case was brought by Prutehi Guahan, a Guam conservation group whose name means "Protect Guam" in the Chamorro language. The group argues that the Air Force did not follow the proper environmental procedures when it sought a new permit in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 20:05 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine toll rises as Middle East tensions, Iran pressure and global probes widen
Ukraine said at least 20 people were killed in overnight Russian strikes that spread across central and eastern parts of the country, with rescue work continuing after the attacks. πIn the Middle East, Yemen's conflict escalated again as Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing a passenger flight diversion, while Saudi forces said they intercepted a missile near Riyadh and no casualties were reported. π π πYemen's internationally recognised government also said it had launched Operation Dawn of Yemen and pushed a renewed offensive on the Red Sea coast, including moves near Bab al Mandeb and an assault... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 18:22 LONDON
Merz vows to fight extremism after AfD and Left Party election gains in Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has responded to a set of local election gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany and the far-left Left Party, saying political extremism is making its way into Germany's parliaments. He made the remarks at an event in Berlin on Wednesday, a day after a member of the Alternative for Germany was elected president of the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt. He also pointed to the Left Party's victory in Berlin's state election on Sunday as part of the same political warning.Merz said the issue was a task for society as a whole and said he intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
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Kosovo elects Justina Shiroka Pula president amid protests and political crisis
Kosovo's parliament has elected Justina Shiroka Pula as president, easing a political crisis that had been building around protests and a looming constitutional deadline. Lawmakers chose her in the first minutes of Wednesday, after ruling and opposition parties reached a compromise on her candidacy. The vote came as demonstrations continued over convictions of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders and concerns grew that failure to elect a president could trigger early parliamentary elections.Pula secured 81 votes, one more than the two-thirds threshold of 80 required for election. The agreement that made the vote possible involved the Vetevendosje Movement and the Democratic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia intensifies Ukraine strikes as Middle East tensions and anniversary events dominate
Russia launched one of its heaviest overnight assaults of the war on Ukraine, killing at least 11 people and hitting multiple cities, including energy infrastructure, in what President Volodymyr Zelensky said was among the most severe attacks so far. πA separate report said the barrage involved missiles and drones across the country, again striking power sites and other targets, underlining the pressure on Ukraine's energy system as winter approaches. πIn Brussels, the European Commission disbursed EUR 1.24 billion to Ukraine under the defence component of its wider support package, adding fresh financial backing as Kyiv faces renewed battlefield and infrastructure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 12:23 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia widens strikes as Yemen front heats up and Sudan rejects talks
Russia carried out a wide overnight strike on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials confirming at least two deaths as Moscow described the assault as a massive strike. πIn Sudan, army chief Abdel Fattah al Burhan rejected negotiations and vowed to retake every area held by the Rapid Support Forces, as the conflict widened further. πYemen saw a sharp escalation on several fronts. The internationally recognised government said Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing the diversion of a passenger flight, while another report said two missiles hit the airport early Wednesday with no casualties... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 08:37 LONDON
President Trump says It is my Great Honor to endorse Highly Respected State Representative Johnny Garrett, who is runn...
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "What's happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn't about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country!" - "FoxNews is long form interviewing the sleazebag, Dan Osborn, right now, who is running against our GREAT Republican Senator, Pete Ricketts, from Nebraska. The "other side" doesn't give our people any positive exposure or airtime. It is a miracle that I won, the last by a landslide, three Presidential Races!" - "FoxNews spends more time covering... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
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Equinor warns UK could become 'uninvestable' if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved
Equinor has warned that the UK could become less attractive for future investment if the government does not give final approval to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields. Anders Opedal, the chief executive of the Norwegian state-backed company, said the firm would have to take a hard view on its future spending in Britain if the projects were rejected. The warning comes as ministers prepare to decide whether to allow the developments to proceed.Opedal said the question for the company was whether the UK would remain investable in the future, adding that he hoped it would not come... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 01:03 LONDON
Day News Recap: Drone strikes, regional tensions and market swings dominate the day
Russia said Ukraine launched a massive overnight drone assault on Moscow and nearby areas, with 290 drones aimed at the capital region and damage reports widening as the attack disrupted the city and its outskirts. πIn the Black Sea and Strait of Hormuz, shipping security deteriorated further, with a Panama flagged tanker reporting 12 injured crew members after fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Bulgarian officials saying a merchant ship had sunk after a drone strike, while a second grain vessel was also hit and its crew went missing. π πIsrael kept Gaza forces on high alert ahead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Oct 2026 18:25 LONDON
AfD secures deputy speaker post in Saxony-Anhalt after historic parliament vote
Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, a member of the Alternative for Germany's more hardline wing, has been elected deputy speaker of the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament. The vote came after Tobias Rausch was chosen as speaker in Magdeburg, giving the party two senior posts in the chamber on the same day. The result adds to a breakthrough that has already been described as the first time a far-right party has secured the speaker's role in a regional parliament in Germany since World War Two.Tillschneider won 44 votes, although it was not immediately clear who backed him. The BSW, a small left-wing party that has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Moscow drone barrage kills two as tensions rise from Gaza to Yemen
Russian authorities said hundreds of drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, killing two men, injuring nine other people and damaging homes, while airports were disrupted by the attack. πUkraine also came under sustained pressure, with Russian drone strikes increasingly disrupting the passenger rail network, forcing evacuations, delaying journeys and adding strain to transport services. πIn the Middle East, Israel put its forces on high alert ahead of the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, citing intelligence that the group could try to stage an assault or abduction attempt. π Israel's ambassador in Australia said the anniversary was a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Oct 2026 12:24 LONDON
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Conservatives to unveil Britannia Shield plan for UK missile and drone defence
The Conservative Party is set to unveil a plan for a new missile and drone defence system called Britannia Shield at its conference in Birmingham. Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge is expected to outline the proposal in a speech later today. The party says the scheme would be designed to protect critical national infrastructure and military bases from airborne threats.According to the Conservatives, the plan would include new radar systems and more interceptor missiles, with a proposed investment of up to Β£10 billion over 10 years. The party has described the project as a British version of Israel's Iron Dome,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 09:31 LONDON
Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes court as unrest continues in Pristina
Police in Kosovo used tear gas and water cannon as protesters clashed with officers outside parliament in Pristina on Monday, after lawmakers advanced amendments aimed at limiting the powers of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. The unrest also spread around government buildings, where demonstrators blocked exits in an effort to stop lawmakers from leaving. Fires were reported in the streets, and several people were detained during the confrontation.The latest violence followed parliament's first reading of the proposed changes, which still require a second reading and final approval. According to the supporting report, the amendments would cap prison sentences at 15 years,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 09:03 LONDON
Israeli forces kill one and injure several in occupied West Bank incidents
Israeli forces killed one Palestinian and injured several others in separate incidents across the occupied West Bank on Monday, according to the supplied report. The violence included a shooting near Bani Naim, east of Hebron, as well as clashes and settler attacks in areas near Ramallah and Jenin. Palestinian officials identified the man killed as 38-year-old Hossam Alaa al-Din Abdul Jabbar Walad Ali.According to the report, troops opened fire on a vehicle carrying three Palestinians near Bani Naim after the Israeli military said the car had rammed one of its vehicles. Palestinian officials said two other people in the vehicle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 22:32 LONDON
Trump links gasoline prices to Ukraine strikes on Russian refineries and domestic refinery closures
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The Fake News New York Times "reported" on my Great, PACKED Rally in Ohio that, "the place was not full. Some upper sections were almost completely empty." In actuality, thousands of people were unable to get in. The Arena was totally MAXED OUT, including all upper sections. What does happen at all of my SOLD OUT Rallies, is that the people in the upper sections tend to migrate down to the Main Floor, The "migration" process always happens! The Times knows this, and so does everyone... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Russia escalates strikes in Ukraine and Black Sea as Brazil heads to runoff
Romanian authorities said a commercial vessel carrying corn sank in the Black Sea after a fire caused by a Russian drone attack, leaving two people dead and underlining the danger to shipping in the corridor. πIn Ukraine, Russian strikes intensified again as a missile hit Kyivβs Northern Bridge, injuring two people and forcing traffic to stop, while Germanyβs foreign intelligence chief warned that Europe could be drawn into violent conflict with Russia amid shadow war concerns. π πIn the Middle East, Yemenβs military said it had launched more than 1,000 strikes against Houthi targets in a bid to retake territory,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Oct 2026 18:22 LONDON
Bosnia election points to nationalist political realignment
Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election has produced gains for nationalist and conservative parties, according to analysts assessing the results on Sunday. The vote did not deliver major surprises in turnout patterns, but it did reinforce ethnic voting lines across the country. In Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats again swept aside its rivals.In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Darijana Filipovic of the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina won the state presidency seat. The result marks a setback for civic-oriented politics that had gained some momentum in the previous election cycle. Analysts said many voters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Euro falls to 17-month low as French debt fears and Spain election add to eurozone uncertainty
The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in 17 months on Monday, as investors grew more concerned about France's debt position and wider political uncertainty in the eurozone. The single currency dropped as much as 0.8% in early trading to below $1.12, its weakest point since May 2025, before recovering slightly. French shares also came under pressure, with the Cac 40 index falling 1% even as some other major European markets were steadier or higher.Market moves were driven by worries that France's rising borrowing costs could make it harder for the government to manage its stretched public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Black Sea ship hit as Yemen widens offensive and Spain calls snap election
A cargo ship carrying grain was hit by a suspected drone in the Black Sea, leaving 13 sailors missing and injuring the captain, in the latest sign of the conflict spilling into vital shipping lanes. The vessel, Royad Mammadov, was struck on Monday and the search for the missing crew continued. πIn Yemen, the government said it had launched more than 1,000 strikes against Houthi targets as it tries to retake territory lost in a September offensive. Officials said the campaign is aimed at reversing battlefield gains made by the Houthis and restoring control in contested areas. πThe same offensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Oct 2026 12:21 LONDON
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Spain calls snap general election after housing defeat, with vote set for 29 November
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has confirmed that Spain will hold a general election on 29 November after his minority government failed to pass housing reforms in the Spanish Congress. The announcement follows a parliamentary defeat that has deepened pressure on the centre-left leader and brought forward the national political timetable. Sanchez said the vote comes at a time when Spain should stand against what he described as an "extreme-right wave" seen in other countries.The election call comes as polls show Sanchez's Socialist party trailing the conservative People's Party, which many expect could seek support from the far-right Vox if it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia war pressure rises as Brazil heads to runoff and Asia markets rally
Russia and Ukraine remained at the centre of the news, with Kyiv hit again by a Russian missile that struck the Northern Bridge, injured two people and forced traffic to stop, while Ukraine said it was ready for US backed trilateral talks with Russia this month. Separately, a suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia's Irkutsk region is being watched closely by health authorities in Russia and the United States. π π πIn the Middle East, Yemen's internationally recognised president said government forces had launched military operations to retake territory still held by the Houthis, as fresh strikes continued. Oil markets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
Trump attacks U.S. election integrity, falsely contrasts U.S. vote counting with India
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "125 Million People voted today in the first round of India's Presidential Election. The results came out shortly after the vote closed, on the SAME DAY! In Detroit, Philadelphia, California, and numerous other U. Cities and States, the results, with much smaller numbers, will often take weeks to Rig, I mean, calculate. - "The Kennedy Center is crumbling, and a great danger to anyone who walks inside. It's been this way for years, and will only get worse unless the Radical Left Judge, with his Trump... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
Brazil election heads to runoff after Bolsonaro outperforms Lula in first round
Brazil's presidential election has moved to a runoff after Senator Flavio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first round. The result, announced after voting on Sunday, defied opinion polls that had put Lula in front and sets up a second-round contest in three weeks. Bolsonaro won about 47% of the vote, compared with 45% for Lula, according to the figures in the supplied reports.The outcome also brought gains for the right in parliament, adding to the setback for Lula's camp. Lula, who is seeking a fourth term at almost 81, described the race as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
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Bosnia election: Dodik declares party victory as CvijanoviΔ leads presidency race
Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election, after a vote shaped by economic pressure, ethnic tensions and the country's stalled path towards the European Union. With nearly 90% of votes counted, his ally Ε½eljka CvijanoviΔ of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats was leading for one of the three seats in the tripartite presidency. Dodik also said his party would hold a "vast majority" in the assembly of Republika Srpska.According to the supplied count, CvijanoviΔ had more than 55% of the vote and was ahead of her nearest opponent by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Israel condemns UK Green Party vote defining Zionism as racism
Israel has sharply criticised the UK Green Party after members voted to define Zionism as a form of racism. The row follows a party motion passed on Sunday that also renewed calls for Britain to end arms trade with Israel. The dispute has drawn in senior Israeli officials and British Jewish groups, turning an internal party policy decision into a wider political and diplomatic controversy.The motion was approved by 1,022 votes to 813, according to the party statement cited in the report. It described Zionism as "an ethnonationalist political project" and reaffirmed support for Palestinian liberation, the right of return,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Israel election debate turns to Netanyahu's alleged warning before October 7 attacks
Israel is heading into parliamentary elections with renewed attention on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct before the October 7 attacks. Media reports that he was warned by the United Arab Emirates before the assault have pushed the question of whether he knew into the centre of the campaign. The issue has become a major political fault line as the country prepares to mark three years since the attacks.The article says the debate is being driven by accusations over Netanyahu's alleged responsibility, rather than by a broader national reckoning. It argues that the election campaign is allowing him to be blamed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Dodik calls Bosnia and Herzegovina 'dead' at final rally before election
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has described Bosnia and Herzegovina as "dead" and "an impossible country" at the final rally of his alliance before the country's October 4 election. He made the remarks in Banja Luka on Friday while speaking to supporters of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, or SNSD. The comments came as voters prepared to choose the three members of the state presidency, national parliament representatives and leaders in the country's two entities.Dodik said Bosnia and Herzegovina was "nothing more than an empty shell" for those trying to keep it alive. He is the former president of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Latvia's United List wins parliamentary election as populists gain ground
Latvia's centre-right United List has won the country's parliamentary election, according to preliminary results released after almost all votes were counted. The party led with 35.4% of the vote and secured 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, a record for the post-independence era. The result points to a continued pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course for the Baltic state, which borders Russia and has made security a central political issue.Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, who took office in May, said the outcome was stronger than expected and in line with exit polls. He said the result showed that people wanted change and linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 13:04 LONDON
Brazil votes in deeply polarised election as Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro face tight race
Polls have opened in Brazil's presidential election, with voters choosing between left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. The vote is taking place across a country with about 160 million registered voters, and it will also decide lawmakers, governors and senators. If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes, the top two contenders will go to a runoff on 25 October.The contest is being fought as a close race, with opinion polls showing Lula holding only a narrow lead that could tighten further in a second round. Lula, of the Workers' Party, is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
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Spain housing protests intensify after parliament rejects rent and eviction measures
Tens of thousands of people rallied across Spain on Saturday after parliament rejected two government decrees aimed at easing the country's housing crisis. Demonstrations were reported in Madrid and dozens of other cities, as protesters called for affordable housing measures and a general strike. The protests followed a parliamentary vote on Friday that blocked the measures proposed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's minority left-wing coalition.The rejected decrees were designed to protect renters and make housing speculation harder. One would have sought to stop evictions of vulnerable people, tighten restrictions on short-term leases, and offer tax incentives for renting and new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs wins parliamentary election and faces coalition talks
Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has won the country's parliamentary election, with his centre-right United List emerging as the largest party and securing 42 of the 100 seats in parliament. He now has to assemble a new coalition to continue governing. The result gives his pro-European and pro-Ukrainian camp a strong position, but it does not by itself provide a majority.Mr Kulbergs said the margin of victory was wider than he had expected after exit polls pointed to a strong showing for his party. He said the result showed that people wanted change, and linked that to economic growth and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Vucic launches campaign for prime minister ahead of Serbia's October 25 snap election
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has launched a campaign to become prime minister ahead of Serbia's snap parliamentary election on October 25. Thousands of supporters gathered at Belgrade Arena on Saturday for a rally that marked the start of his push to extend his influence after stepping down as president on September 27. The event took place in the capital and was presented by Vucic as the opening of a campaign for what he described as a comprehensive victory.Supporters filled the largest indoor arena in Belgrade, while dozens of buses from across Serbia brought people into the city for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
Israeli election dispute deepens after Arab leader withdraws under disqualification threat
A dispute over Israel's upcoming October 27 election has intensified after Sami Abu Shehadeh, the leader of the Balad party, withdrew his candidacy following a warning from the Supreme Court that he could be disqualified. The case has drawn renewed attention to the treatment of Palestinian citizens of Israel in the electoral system. It has also prompted accusations that far-right candidates accused of incitement have been allowed to remain on the ballot while Arab politicians face removal attempts.According to the supporting material, Israel's central elections committee barred Abu Shehadeh from running over comments he made about the war in Gaza.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:05 LONDON
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IEA says 325 million barrels released as G7 adds new diesel and crude drawdown
The International Energy Agency said member countries have now released about 325 million barrels of oil and oil-derived products from strategic reserves since March. That is more than 80% of the 400 million barrels originally pledged in the agency's collective action. The update came as G7 leaders agreed to immediately release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil in response to supply concerns.The agency said the 325 million barrels represented the amount released so far under the March commitment, leaving 75 million barrels still outstanding. The G7 did not say whether its new 100 million-barrel plan includes that remaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty
Polls have opened in Latvia for a parliamentary election dominated by security concerns, cost-of-living pressures and fears linked to Russia. Voting began at 8am local time and is due to close at 8pm, with the first results expected within hours and the final outcome likely to become clear after midnight. The contest is being watched closely because it could determine whether Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs keeps enough support to form a workable coalition.The supplied material says Mr Kulbergs' centrist United List is leading opinion polls on about 14% of the vote, with the pro-Russian Sovereign Power close behind. Latvia's parliament,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:34 LONDON
US suspends consular services in Brasilia as Brazil election tensions deepen
Washington has suspended consular services in Brasilia over security concerns, adding a diplomatic disruption to Brazil's tightly contested election campaign. Australia also closed its embassy for the same reason, although neither government gave details about the threat. The move comes as the race between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro remains deadlocked.The timing has drawn attention because the campaign is already under intense scrutiny, with US President Donald Trump said to be watching the contest closely. Lula's Workers' Party said the US decision made no sense and suggested it could be an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Israel Supreme Court overturns ban on Arab parties ahead of October 27 election
Israel's Supreme Court has overturned an election panel's ban on the country's two main Arab-majority political lists, restoring them to the race for the October 27 Knesset election. The court also reinstated Knesset member Ofer Cassif, after the Central Elections Committee had moved to bar him and the parties from contesting the vote. The ruling removes an immediate obstacle to their participation in the parliamentary contest.According to the supplied report, the justices ruled unanimously to reinstate Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List, and the Joint List, an alliance of Hadash, Ta'al and Balad. Cassif was restored by a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 19:30 LONDON
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Banco Master scandal adds pressure to Brazil's presidential race
A major banking scandal is adding uncertainty to Brazil's presidential race as voters prepare for the first round of the presidential election on Sunday. The case centres on Banco Master, a mid-sized lender whose rapid expansion has now become part of a wider political dispute. The scandal has touched figures across Brazil's political and business establishment, creating fallout for both the centre-left and the far right.President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is seeking an unprecedented fourth term and is currently described as the frontrunner. His main challenger is Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, the eldest son of former President Jair... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
French school protests spread as about 400 schools close amid clashes and fires
At least 400 of France's 3,700 high schools were closed on Friday as a student protest movement spread nationwide and triggered clashes with police, fires and mass detentions. The Ministry of National Education said 560 schools reported protests or disruptions, while fire damaged the entrances of two high schools in Paris. The unrest began in the Paris area last week and has since widened across the country.Education Minister Edouard Geffray said students were "in danger" and urged parents to keep them away from the demonstrations. He said at least 170 students and 65 school staff members, including 40 principals, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 15:04 LONDON
US sends third carrier strike group toward Iran as military buildup widens
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group toward waters around Iran as part of a wider military buildup in the Middle East. The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday and is heading for the region, according to the supplied reporting. A day later, the Makin Island amphibious ready group also sailed from San Diego, adding more than 2,000 Marines to the deployment.US officials said the combined movement could add about 9,000 to 10,000 personnel to the region by the end of November. The Theodore Roosevelt is accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
Miami federal judge strikes down noncitizen voting prosecution law
A federal judge in Miami has ruled that a law used to criminalise voting by noncitizens is unconstitutional, in a decision that narrows a federal prosecution brought against a Florida resident. US District Judge David Leibowitz dismissed the case against Chelsea Cox, who had been charged over a vote cast in the 2020 presidential election. The ruling is limited to Cox's case, but it comes as the administration continues a wider crackdown on alleged election fraud ahead of November's midterm elections.Leibowitz found that the US Constitution gives states, not Congress, the authority to set voter qualifications. He said that because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
Brazil probes alleged US funding plan amid election sovereignty row
Brazil's attorney general has ordered police to investigate allegations that the Trump administration planned to use government funds to support far-right causes in the country. The move comes as Brazil heads into a presidential election in which sovereignty and foreign interference have become central campaign themes. Officials said the complaint was prompted by a report alleging that $1 million could have been directed to civil society groups opposing Brazil's Supreme Court.Attorney General Jorge Messias said the claims raised a serious warning for Brazilian sovereignty and could not be tolerated. In a statement, his office said the report was especially serious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
Finland probes suspected break-ins at MPs' homes as possible foreign interference
Finnish police are investigating multiple reports of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament in the Helsinki area. The incidents are said to have taken place over the past year, and investigators say nothing was stolen. Officials have described the case as a possible national security concern because of the people targeted and the pattern of the alleged intrusions.Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said a foreign power could be responsible, calling that possibility "very possible" and saying the matter would be taken seriously by both police and the government. He linked the issue to the risk of election interference,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Russia Supreme Court prepares jury reform that would expand judge influence
Russia's Supreme Court is preparing legislation that would change how jury trials work, including a proposal to let presiding judges enter the deliberation room to clarify questions while jurors discuss a verdict. The draft would also reduce jury panels from six or eight members to four, marking a significant shift in a system that is already used only rarely. The changes have drawn criticism from lawyers and legal observers who say they would increase the influence of state-appointed officials over verdicts.Deputy Chair of the Supreme Court Nikolai Timoshin and Supreme Court judge Sergei Zelenin have outlined the main elements of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 09:33 LONDON
