Dublin summit shifts focus to Europe's role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks
European leaders meeting in Dublin have moved closer to a shared position on how Europe should be represented in any future Ukraine-Russia peace talks. The discussion, held at the European Political Community summit at the Convention Centre, centred on whether the European Union should be represented by one envoy or by a small group of senior figures. The tone of the talks appeared more optimistic by the end of the day, according to the account of the summit.The debate was sharpened by comments from several senior figures in recent days. Jared Kushner said the European Union must be involved in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 21:31 LONDON
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Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland
Finnish officials have confirmed that a Russian warship was attacked in the Gulf of Finland on Wednesday, in an incident that has drawn attention to security in one of the Baltic Sea's busiest maritime corridors. Ukraine's SBU security service said it targeted the vessel Naro-Fominsk as part of a broader drone operation against Russia's Ust-Luga oil export depot on the Baltic coast. The strike is believed to be the first time Ukrainian drones have hit a Russian ship in an area of the Baltic Sea open to civilian maritime traffic.Little has been officially disclosed about the damage, but the ship... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 20:29 LONDON
France launches new AI defence resilience centre in Rennes with partner nations
France has announced the creation of a new artificial intelligence defence resilience centre in the northwestern city of Rennes, with support from partner nations. The Ministry of Armed Forces said the centre is expected to reach operational capability in 2027 and will seek recognition from NATO. The project is being presented as part of France's effort to strengthen military use of AI and build resilience in defence planning.The ministry said it could not yet disclose the list of partner countries involved. It said the centre was originally developed within NATO's Centres of Excellence framework, but France decided not to wait... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 19:02 LONDON
Russia downplays peace-talk hopes as Witkoff and Kushner seek European role
Russia has played down expectations of a breakthrough in peace talks on Ukraine after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The meeting came after two days of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, where Moscow's delegation refused to sit down with a European team. Russia is now pressing the view that Europe should not join the process unless it stops military aid to Ukraine.The latest round of diplomacy has so far been trilateral, involving Ukraine, Russia and US mediation. Witkoff said at the end of the Abu Dhabi meeting that Europeans would join at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Gaza, Iran and Ukraine crises drive global headlines
Israel is reportedly stepping up preparations for a possible strike on Iran, while Tehran warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre war status and said the standoff with Washington remains in a state of no war and no peace. Donald Trump also said the United States did not start the war with Iran and predicted it would end soon, as he warned Iranian vessels against approaching a US blockade. π π π π πIn Gaza, at least six people were killed when an Israeli air strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and knocked out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Nov 2026 18:36 LONDON
Meloni meets UK Prime Minister Burnham in Dublin on defence, Ukraine and migration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham today in Dublin on the margins of the European Political Community summit. The meeting was used to confirm the strength of bilateral relations and to restate both governments' intent to expand cooperation between Italy and the United Kingdom. Security and defence were identified as the main areas of closer work, starting with strategic collaboration under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The two leaders also discussed the latest developments in the war in Ukraine and reaffirmed their support for Kyiv. Meloni and Burnham said Europe must be fully involved... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 18:32 LONDON
COP31 climate talks in Turkey hit by clashes over emissions, finance and fossil fuels
World leaders at the COP31 climate conference in Turkey have set out sharply different positions, leaving negotiators with the task of trying to shape a deal that can command broad support. Over two days of speeches, small island states called for urgent cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, while European leaders backed a push to expand electrification. Developing countries also pressed for more climate finance, and fossil-fuel producers argued that oil, gas and coal should continue to be used.Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, told the conference that her country reaffirmed its sovereign right to strengthen its energy and oil industry as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 18:29 LONDON
Putin warns Russia will target foreign troops in Ukraine as peace talks continue
Vladimir Putin has warned US negotiators that Russia would target any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, sharpening his opposition to proposals for an international security presence. He also rejected the idea of foreign peacekeepers, describing such a deployment as a continuation of war. The comments came during Kremlin talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on Thursday.According to the reporting, Putin refused to soften Russia's territorial demands and insisted on full control over four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claims to have annexed. The remarks came as the Ukrainian military faced renewed disruptions to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 17:59 LONDON
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Europe closes higher as autos surge, gold and silver slide, and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly in the green, led by the DAX, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40, while global autos outperformed sharply. The session also featured a broad move lower in precious metals and a stronger US dollar against the euro and sterling, alongside firmer Brent crude and natural gas. The pattern points to a market that is rotating toward cyclicals and away from defensive havens, with currency moves reinforcing the shift. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Nov 2026 16:45 LONDON
Two Iranian men convicted in UK spying case tied to Tehran
Two Iranian men have been convicted in the United Kingdom of spying for Iran after a six-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court in south London. Prosecutors said the pair carried out surveillance on several people in London, including journalists working for a Persian-language broadcaster and a founder of a UK legal advocacy group. A third defendant in the case was acquitted on all charges.The men, identified as Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, and Farhad Javadi Manesh, 46, were found guilty on Thursday of engaging in conduct likely to assist Iran's intelligence service. Prosecutors said the operation was intended to help inflict violence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 15:59 LONDON
European Parliament urges Russia to return deported Ukrainian children
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on Russia to immediately, safely and unconditionally return Ukrainian children who were deported or forcibly transferred from occupied territories. The vote took place in Brussels and passed by 536 votes in favour, 8 against and 37 abstentions. Lawmakers said the issue remains an urgent humanitarian concern linked to the wider war in Ukraine.In the text, MEPs condemned what they described as the systematic deportation of Ukrainian children, along with illegal adoption, forced Russification, ideological indoctrination and militarisation. They said Russia bears full responsibility for safeguarding the rights of children living in occupied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 15:32 LONDON
Iran says stalemate with US continues as Hormuz shipping pressure persists
Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said the conflict with the United States remains in a state of "no war and no peace", as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions pressure continue. He said Tehran wants to move beyond the current stalemate and is still waiting for Washington to respond to its terms for a ceasefire and the reopening of the waterway. The remarks underline how the dispute remains unresolved even as both sides keep up pressure through maritime and economic measures.Ghalibaf said Iran continues to control which vessels may pass through the Strait... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 15:06 LONDON
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EU defence start-ups face funding and bureaucracy traps, MEPs warn
European defence start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses are facing two major barriers as they try to bring new technologies into production, according to a report backed by more than 400 members of the European Parliament on Thursday. The report says companies can struggle first to move from development to proving military effectiveness, and then again to secure customers and first contracts. It argues that these gaps are slowing the path from innovation to deployment across the European defence sector.Latvian Green MEP MΔrtiΕΕ‘ StaΔ·is, the report's rapporteur, said small companies often invent strong new defence technologies but fail to reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 13:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine power grid hit again as Gaza hospital strike and Pakistan clash deepen tensions
Russian strikes have knocked out power across nine regions of Ukraine, in a fresh blow to the countryβs energy system as officials said the attacks also damaged infrastructure and left parts of the grid under strain. Kyiv said the assault came as it continued to face repeated pressure from Moscow on the battlefield and in the air. πUkraine also said speed restrictions on Starshield have returned across the front line, limiting its ability to intercept Russian drones and complicating air defence operations. The complaint underlined Kyivβs growing concern that technical constraints are affecting its response to drone attacks. πIn the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Nov 2026 12:31 LONDON
EU spending on Russian Arctic LNG rises ahead of 2027 import ban
The European Union spent an estimated β¬8.7bn on Russian liquefied natural gas from the Arctic in the first ten months of 2026, according to an analysis of shipping data cited in the report. The figure comes as Brussels prepares to ban Russian LNG imports from 1 January 2027, under a move intended to reduce the bloc's energy dependence on Moscow. The latest numbers show that purchases continued to rise even as the deadline approached.The analysis, carried out by Urgewald using data from energy intelligence firm Kpler, found that EU ports received 12.89 million tonnes of LNG from Russia's Yamal project... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 12:00 LONDON
Merz urges EU to hold line on carbon market reforms amid growing opposition
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Brussels not to reopen the European Union's carbon market compromise, in a move that underlines growing political tension over the bloc's climate policy. In a letter seen by Euronews, Merz called for the EU to stand firm on reforms to the Emissions Trading System and to avoid further changes to its second phase. He said investment certainty was essential and warned that uncertainty could damage long-term planning in Europe's energy and industrial sectors.The intervention comes as the European Parliament and EU governments negotiate the European Commission's July 17 proposal to align the Emissions Trading... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 10:29 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as US diplomacy, Ukraine strikes and market swings dominate
Israel is reportedly stepping up military preparations for a possible strike on Iran, while Tehran has warned of expanded retaliation if pressure rises further. The warning comes as Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre war status amid ceasefire talks, underlining how fragile the regional standoff remains. π πIn Gaza, Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians, including in a hit on a tent shelter, as heavy rain and flooding worsened an already severe humanitarian crisis. Separately, an Israeli airstrike hit a building at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least five more people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Nov 2026 08:52 LONDON
European equities surge at the open as euro weakens, gold slips and dollar strength ripples through markets
Executive summary: European markets opened sharply higher, with the Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40, DAX and FTSE 100 all in the green. The move came alongside a weaker euro and pound, a stronger dollar against the yen, and broad pressure on precious metals, while Brent crude edged higher. The pattern points to a risk-on equity tone in Europe, but also to a market still sensitive to currency moves, commodity pricing and shifting expectations for global rates. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
EU, UK, US and Ukraine hold Abu Dhabi talks ahead of Russia discussions
Representatives of the European partners, Ukraine and the United States met in Abu Dhabi ahead of upcoming trilateral discussions with Russia, according to a joint statement. The meeting was used to continue coordination on efforts to end the war in Ukraine and to set conditions for a durable peace. The participants said discussions were held collaboratively between the European partners, Ukraine and the United States, reflecting shared objectives, ongoing consultations and a commitment to Euro-Atlantic security. They said any future arrangement must respect Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independent decision-making, and must include credible security guarantees for Ukraine as part... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 05:30 LONDON
EU Council and Parliament reach 2027 budget deal
The Council and the European Parliament have reached agreement on the EU's 2027 annual budget, the seventh and final yearly budget under the current multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027. The deal sets the Union's spending plan for next year and is designed to support agreed policies and programmes while preserving room to respond to unforeseen circumstances. The 2027 budget is set at EUR 199.7 billion in total commitments and EUR 211.5 billion in total payments. EU officials said the budget will help the bloc cope with ongoing crises and challenges, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East, while also... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Israel reportedly prepares possible strike on Iran as Tehran warns of expanded retaliation
Israeli security cabinet members have reportedly ordered the military to step up preparations for a possible attack on Iran, according to Israeli media cited in the supporting material. The reports emerged on Wednesday evening and point to a further rise in tensions between the two countries. They also come as diplomatic efforts continue in an attempt to prevent a wider conflict.The material says the security cabinet is chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is serving in a caretaker capacity after his ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in the October elections. Public broadcaster KAN said the directives could lead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 04:29 LONDON
Tokyo opens with a record Nikkei surge as Asia-Pacific trades split between risk-on equities and softer commodities
Executive summary: Tokyo opened with a powerful risk-on move, led by a sharp jump in the Nikkei 225 and gains across several regional equity benchmarks. The rally came alongside a weaker gold price, lower WTI crude, and a firmer yen-dollar backdrop for exporters to digest, while natural gas and some industrial metals held up better than the broader commodity complex. The move is notable for its size, with the Nikkei and its ETF both posting outsized gains that point to strong momentum at the Asia open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Nov 2026 01:15 LONDON
France turns back Israeli settler leader at Paris airport over West Bank role
French authorities have barred Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, from entering France after he arrived at a Paris airport, according to his office and French officials. His office said he was questioned during passport control before being told he could not enter the country and was sent back. The French foreign ministry said the ban was linked to his active role in implementing settlement policy in the occupied West Bank.The ministry did not confirm the deportation itself, but said Dagan was subject to an administrative ban from French territory. It said settlement building is contrary to international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 21:32 LONDON
Thousands of schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by bomb threats as hoax probe widens
Some 6,300 schools in Italy and more than 700 in Scotland and Northern Ireland have received bomb threats in a wave of messages that authorities say appear to be hoaxes. In Italy, a number of buildings were evacuated as a precaution after a single email was sent on Wednesday to the inboxes of state schools. Officials said private schools were not affected.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said checks so far had not indicated any evidence of concrete danger, and described the reports as appearing linked to a strategy intended to cause alarm and concern. Italy's education minister, Giuseppe Valditara, said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 19:01 LONDON
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Ireland raises alarm over threats to undersea cables near its waters
Ireland has warned that undersea cables near its waters face a growing threat from hostile actors, highlighting the strategic importance of the routes that cross the Atlantic floor. The concern centres on infrastructure that carries much of the data linking North America and Europe, including communications and financial traffic. Officials say Ireland's position makes it a key point on these networks, even though it is a small state with limited military surveillance capacity.According to the Irish government, about 75 percent of transatlantic subsea cables pass through or near Irish waters. That gives the country an outsized role in the security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 18:59 LONDON
Russia bans four French figures in retaliation over Xenia Fedorova expulsion
Russia has barred four French figures from entering the country in a move Moscow says is retaliation for France's expulsion of pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova. The ban covers two French MPs and two journalists, according to the Russian foreign ministry. The decision adds a new diplomatic flashpoint to already strained relations between Moscow and Paris.Foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the four were targeted because of their involvement in what she described as the harassment of Fedorova and their calls for her expulsion. The people named are MPs Sacha Houlie and Arthur Delaporte, and journalists Ariane Chemin and Paul Gogo.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 18:34 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran tensions deepen as Europe security fears, Ukraine talks and market swings dominate
Washington and Tehran traded fresh warnings as the US said its economic pressure campaign on Iran was now so effective that major combat operations were not needed, while Iran warned it would strike US bases in Europe if they were used against it and refused to hand over enriched nuclear material. The pressure campaign also fed into wider security concerns, with US media reporting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had been moved to a military base after threats linked to Iran. π π π πUS prosecutors widened their case over alleged Iran linked plots in Europe and Britain, unsealing an eight... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Nov 2026 18:29 LONDON
European markets close mixed as energy, metals and FX swings dominate a volatile session
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40, while the FTSE 100 slipped marginally. The session was shaped by a sharp jump in natural gas, a drop in Brent crude, softer gold, and a weaker euro and pound against the dollar. Crypto and autos were notable laggards, while palladium and European large caps outperformed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Nov 2026 16:45 LONDON
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UK launches Northern Navies Initiative with 10 European allies to counter Russian maritime threats
The United Kingdom has unveiled a new Northern Navies Initiative with 10 Northern European countries, creating a British-led defence framework focused on maritime surveillance and response. The plan links sea drones, warships, sensors and artificial intelligence systems across Baltic, Nordic and Dutch allies. It was announced as European governments continue to describe Russian naval activity as a growing concern.First Sea Lord General Gwyn Jenkins said after the agreement was signed that the threats facing the countries involved were multiplying and that they needed to respond before the situation worsened. The initiative is designed to create a unified surveillance capability, allowing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 12:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran tensions widen as Ukraine talks stall and NATO air alerts spread
Ukraine and Russia have ended a new round of US mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi without agreement, even as Russian strikes hit Ukraine's energy grid and deepen pressure on the country heading into winter. πIn the Middle East, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until Tehran's conditions are met, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said at least one ship had been hit by mine fires, sharpening fears over a key global shipping route. π Iran also said it will not hand over any enriched uranium, rejecting a central US demand linked to ending the conflict.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Nov 2026 12:33 LONDON
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US unseals indictment over alleged Iran-backed terror plots in Europe and the UK
The United States has unsealed an eight-count indictment charging three men over what prosecutors describe as Iran-backed terrorist plots spanning Europe and the United States. Officials say the case covers 18 alleged plots in Europe, including seven in the United Kingdom, and also references an attempted bombing of a synagogue in New York. The filing adds new detail to a cross-border counterterrorism investigation that has already drawn in British authorities.According to the indictment, Mohammad Ali al-Hassani, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi are accused of working for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 12:31 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine talks drag on as US security cases widen and Israel opens new parliament
Ukraine peace talks continued in Abu Dhabi for a second day with Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators still searching for a way forward, even as doubts persisted over any ceasefire breakthrough. European officials were also reacting sharply to talk of a possible new security architecture linked to the negotiations, underlining how much is at stake beyond the battlefield. π πOn the war front, Russia said it intercepted 146 drones over the Leningrad region and reported a fire near Ust Luga, while Ukraine said it had captured its first Indonesian prisoner of war in Zaporizhzhia and linked the case to a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Nov 2026 08:47 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as energy, metals and FX swings set the tone, Euro Stoxx 50 leads while FTSE and DAX slip
Executive summary: European equities opened with a split picture, the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 advanced while the FTSE 100 and DAX edged lower. The move came alongside a sharp drop in Brent crude, a jump in natural gas, firmer precious metals and a weaker pound and euro against the dollar. The data points to a market still digesting higher-for-longer rate expectations, softer risk appetite in some corners, and a notable rotation within commodities and cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
Europe unsettled by new security architecture talk in Ukraine peace discussions
European officials are reacting sharply to language about a possible new security architecture being discussed in connection with efforts to end Russia's war on Ukraine. The issue has moved to the centre of diplomatic debate after remarks attributed to Donald Trump about a "very big, beautiful agreement" that could involve all of Europe. Those comments were followed by a detailed social media post from Jared Kushner, who outlined principles for creating a "more stable and predictable security environment" on the continent.The wording has prompted concern in European capitals because it appeared to frame the war in terms of broader mistrust... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 06:29 LONDON
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US charges three men over alleged Iran-linked RAF Fairford plot as case widens
US federal prosecutors have unsealed a superseding indictment naming three men they say helped plan an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford in southwest England. The filing says Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani were involved in the September episode at the base, which has been used by US forces. Prosecutors say the case centres on suspicious activity reported after a local farmer saw several white vans near the site.According to the indictment, al-Hassani, described as a 35-year-old Iraqi national, directed others to drive to the base in vans that included barrels of fuel. Prosecutors also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 02:59 LONDON
COP31 as IEA chief urges faster electrification amid Hormuz risk and winter fuel strain
International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol has used COP31 in Antalya to press governments to speed up electrification, arguing that electricity should account for 35% of final energy consumption by 2035. In an interview, he said the shift would strengthen energy sovereignty, particularly in Europe, which remains exposed to global energy market volatility. His comments came as the summit in Turkey continues to focus on the balance between climate policy and energy security.Birol warned that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have major implications for Europe and the wider global economy. He said the European Commission estimates... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 20:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine talks open in Abu Dhabi as Gaza floods, Iran tensions and regional security flare
New talks aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine opened in Abu Dhabi, with Ukrainian, American and European representatives focusing on security guarantees and territory as the US led push for a settlement continued. πIn the Middle East, diplomatic pressure around Iran intensified on several fronts. Iran's top security official said there are no negotiations with Washington, even as Qatar said it sees progress in US Iran talks after a White House meeting, Egypt said both sides want negotiations, and Donald Trump said the conflict is effectively at an end. π π π πTrump also said Israel and Gulf allies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Nov 2026 18:30 LONDON
UK and allies launch new maritime defensive initiative after rise in Russian naval activity
The United Kingdom has announced plans for a new 10-country maritime defensive initiative after saying Russian naval activity around British waters rose sharply in the first nine months of the year. The move brings together the UK, the Netherlands and Baltic and Nordic countries in a coordinated effort focused on sea drones and warships. It comes as London says it wants to strengthen deterrence at sea amid growing concern about Russian pressure in nearby waters.Luke Pollard, the minister for defence readiness, said Russian naval activity around the UK had increased by 41% over the period, describing it as a major... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 17:59 LONDON
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European markets close higher as DAX leads, Brent and gold slide on shifting risk sentiment
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly in the green, led by a 2.0% jump in Germanyβs DAX, while the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced. The session was marked by a sharp drop in Brent crude, a retreat in gold and silver, and a weaker euro and pound against the dollar. Natural gas was the standout commodity winner, surging more than 10%, while Ether fell nearly 9.6% and added to the dayβs risk-off tone in parts of the digital asset market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Nov 2026 16:45 LONDON
Italy debates 13th Ukraine aid package amid coalition split
Italy's government is weighing its 13th aid package for Ukraine as Defence Minister Guido Crosetto presents the classified measure to Copasir, the parliamentary committee for the security of the republic. The debate has exposed fresh tensions inside the governing coalition, even as officials insist the process is still moving forward. The package is linked to continued support for Kyiv at a time when European leaders are also discussing Ukraine's future in Abu Dhabi.According to the supplied material, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti had not yet signed the decree after being in Brussels for Ecofin, the meeting of EU finance ministers. Foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 16:29 LONDON
Russia expands 'unfriendly countries' policy into courts and family law
Russia's designation of so-called unfriendly countries is being applied more broadly inside the country, reaching domestic courts, family law, property rights and financial obligations. The policy, first formalised in March 2022 after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, was originally presented as a response to states that imposed sanctions or other restrictions on Moscow. New examples now show it influencing decisions that go beyond trade and diplomacy.The latest reporting says the list covers the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand and European Union member states. This autumn, the Russian government nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 16:02 LONDON
US aircraft moved from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran threat, with at least 10 tankers relocated
At least 10 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker refuelling aircraft left RAF Mildenhall in eastern England on Monday local time, according to commercially available flight-tracking data cited in the report. Some of the aircraft were diverted to Germany, Scotland and Spain, while at least three Osprey aircraft also departed the base and landed at RAF Lakenheath, about four miles away. The movement marks a second apparent evacuation from a UK base in three months and comes amid reported concerns about a threat linked to Iran.The report said two refuelling tankers were diverted to Germany, while the destinations of six other aircraft were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 15:01 LONDON
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Iran lifts self-imposed 2,000 km limit on ballistic missile range
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said the country has lifted its self-imposed 2,000 km limit on the range of its ballistic missiles. The announcement was made in Tehran by IRGC spokesman Brigadier-General Hossein Mohebbi, who said the restriction was no longer in place. The move raises questions about whether Iran is signalling a willingness to consider targets beyond the Middle East.Mohebbi did not say whether Iran already possesses missiles that exceed the former cap. He said Iran would demonstrate its capabilities through action rather than statements, and described the country's military posture as having shifted towards an offensive doctrine.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 14:04 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine talks open in Abu Dhabi as Iran tensions, Iraq strike and US politics jostle
New talks aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine opened in Abu Dhabi, with Ukrainian, American and European representatives meeting as negotiations focus on security guarantees and territory. πIn the Middle East, Donald Trump said the war with Iran is now effectively over militarily, while leaving open the option of renewed US strikes if needed, as Qatar mediated talks continue. π France also summoned Iran's ambassador to Paris after accusing Tehran of a cyberattack that targeted supermarket refrigeration systems across the country. πTensions linked to Iran were also felt in Britain, where several US military aircraft were moved from RAF... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Nov 2026 12:34 LONDON
EU pledges β¬10 million for Bulgarian Black Sea search and rescue operations amid shipping threats
The European Commission has announced β¬10 million in emergency funding for Bulgaria to strengthen search and rescue operations in the Black Sea. The move comes as drone attacks linked to Russia's war in Ukraine have increased risks for commercial shipping in the region. The announcement was made during a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the Bulgarian coastal city of Varna.Von der Leyen said the attacks were disrupting navigation, raising insurance costs and putting lives at sea at risk. She said the purpose of the attacks was to spread fear and uncertainty in Europe, adding that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
France summons Iran's ambassador amid supermarket fridge cyberattack row
France has summoned Iran's ambassador to Paris after accusing Tehran of carrying out a cyberattack that targeted supermarket refrigeration systems across the country. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the government wanted to lodge a very strong protest over what he described as a major attack on France's interests and the security of the French people. He also said Paris would push for European Union sanctions in response.Barrot said the alleged operation affected more than 700 supermarkets on 11 and 12 October, when refrigerators were remotely accessed and set into abnormal, indefinite defrost cycles. French officials say the resulting temperature rise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 11:29 LONDON
Japan grants Philippines coastal radar and drones in 4.3 billion yen security aid package
Japan has agreed to provide the Philippine military with a coastal radar system and surveillance drones in a grant worth 4.3 billion yen, as the two countries deepen defence cooperation amid tensions in the South China Sea. The agreement was signed in Manila by Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro and Japan's ambassador, Katsuro Kitagawa. The equipment is intended to help the Philippines track ships and monitor key sea lanes.Under the deal, the radar system will go to the Philippine Navy and the drones to the Air Force. Japan said the package would also help protect shipping routes important to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 11:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Turkey blast, Gaza storm and Iran tensions dominate a crowded global briefing
A blast at a steel plant in Turkey's Izmir province has killed 17 people and sparked a fire at an industrial complex in the Aliaga district, with investigators still working to establish the cause. πIn the Middle East, Donald Trump said the war with Iran is now effectively over militarily and that further US strikes are highly unlikely, even as he said negotiations continue. He also posted that Iran's nuclear weapon ambitions are non negotiable and that the United States is locked and loaded if the situation changes. π πThe fallout from the conflict is still rippling through the region... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Nov 2026 08:50 LONDON
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European markets open higher as oil slides, gas surges and metals firm in a volatile cross-asset start
Executive summary: European equities opened broadly higher, led by the DAX and FTSE 100, while Brent crude fell sharply and natural gas jumped. The move points to a mixed macro backdrop, with lower oil offering relief to some sectors and higher gas and precious metals underscoring ongoing commodity volatility. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and pound both edging higher against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
Merz threatens to block EU budget unless all member states back Ukraine funding beyond 2027
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is threatening to block the European Union's next long-term budget unless all member states commit to financing Ukraine beyond 2027. The warning adds a new layer of tension to the bloc's multi-annual financial framework negotiations, which are already under pressure from disputes over spending priorities and national contributions. The issue is now being framed in Brussels as both a budget question and a test of political solidarity with Kyiv.According to the supporting material, Berlin wants governments to agree a durable funding arrangement for Ukraine, including help with the cost of servicing Ukraine-related debt. Ukraine is facing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 07:59 LONDON
Moscow CSTO summit tests Russia's grip as Armenia distances itself
Russia is hosting a security summit in Moscow on Wednesday that is drawing attention to the strained relationship between the Kremlin and Armenia. President Vladimir Putin is chairing a session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Russia-led post-Soviet military bloc. The meeting comes as Armenia keeps its participation in the bloc frozen and questions grow over the organisation's future cohesion.Armenia has not taken part in CSTO activities since February 2024, although its membership technically remains in place. Yerevan has effectively boycotted the bloc after blaming it for failing to provide meaningful support during its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 06:03 LONDON
France brings forward minimum wage rise amid protest unrest
France has brought forward a planned increase in the minimum wage as the government tries to ease weeks of protest unrest over the cost of living and public spending. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the rise will now take effect on 1 December 2026, rather than at the start of 2027. The move comes as student-led demonstrations that began over school funding have widened into broader social unrest ahead of upcoming elections.The increase is set at 1.6 percent, lifting the monthly minimum wage from 1,477.93 euros to 1,502 euros. Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou said the change was being advanced from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 18:34 LONDON
France's DZ Mafia accused of recruiting children for violent crimes
A BBC investigation has found that one of Europe's most powerful drug gangs in France is recruiting teenage children from across the country to carry out kidnappings and murders. The group, known as the DZ Mafia, is said to have expanded its reach beyond Marseille, where it won a bloody turf war against a rival gang in 2023. The findings point to a widening public-safety threat that now extends well beyond the city that helped build the gang's reputation.The investigation includes testimony from a man who is in prison awaiting trial after being implicated in several murders. He told the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 17:59 LONDON
At least 21 migrants and refugees die in boat incidents off southern Crete
Greek authorities have reported a series of deadly boat incidents off the southern coast of Crete, with at least 21 migrants and refugees confirmed dead and more than 100 people rescued. The incidents involved several vessels in waters south of the island, which has become a major route for people trying to reach Europe. Authorities said survivors and the dead were brought ashore after separate rescue operations.In one case, the coastguard said it recovered 12 bodies and rescued 18 people from a boat spotted by a Morocco-flagged container ship south of Crete early on Monday. One of the survivors later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
EU files lawsuit in Estonia over troubled entry/exit border system rollout
The European Union's IT agency has filed a lawsuit in Estonia against IBM, Atos and Leonardo over delays and technical problems linked to the bloc's entry/exit border system. The case concerns the rollout of the system, which was launched in October 2025 and has since faced repeated operational difficulties. According to the agency's annual accounts, it activated contractual and legal remedies after what it described as various delays in delivery by the contracting consortium.EU-Lisa submitted the claim on 22 December 2025 to a court in Estonia, where the agency is headquartered. The lawsuit names IBM, the French IT company Atos... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 11:31 LONDON
Krakow shooting suspect dies in hospital as terrorism probe continues
Polish police say the suspected gunman in the Krakow market square shooting has died in hospital after being wounded in a shootout with officers. The man, identified by prosecutors as a 24-year-old Polish national, had been in critical condition since the attack on Saturday afternoon. The case remains under a terrorism investigation after six people were killed and 17 others injured in the city centre.Malopolska Police said early on Monday that the "perpetrator of the tragic events died in hospital early this morning." Prosecutors had already opened an inquiry into the killing of six people and the attempted murder of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 06:59 LONDON
Moldova launches new power line to Romania to cut reliance on Russian energy
Moldova has officially launched a new high-voltage power line linking Vulcanesti to Chisinau and connecting the country more closely to Romania and the wider European grid. The inauguration took place in the capital, Chisinau, on Sunday, with officials presenting the project as a step toward greater energy security. President Maia Sandu said the line would help Moldova reduce its dependence on Russian energy and strengthen its electricity transmission capacity.Sandu said the country had been vulnerable for decades to pressure through energy supplies. In a post on X, she said Moscow had used energy as a tool of blackmail and added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 03:29 LONDON
Russian strikes leave more than 850,000 without power in Ukraine as repairs continue
Russian overnight strikes have left more than 850,000 people without power across Ukraine, according to officials and energy companies. The worst disruption was reported in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, where energy facilities were hit in what one company described as a massive attack on the power system. Authorities also reported outages in Kharkiv Oblast and heating losses in Zhytomyr, underscoring the wider reach of the latest assault.DTEK said more than 600,000 residents in Dnipropetrovsk region, including in the Pavlohrad, Samar, Kamianske and Dnipro districts and the city of Dnipro, lost electricity after the strike. Local authorities in Kharkiv said around... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Nov 2026 14:59 LONDON
Democrats' congressional win could strengthen Ukraine's hand against Russia
Ukraine is watching the outcome of the latest US congressional elections closely after Democrats won control of both houses in the new Congress. The result is being seen in Kyiv as a possible check on President Donald Trump's approach to peace efforts and military aid. For Ukrainians facing Russia's war, the shift in Washington could affect both the pace and the shape of future support.The reporting says the Democratic victory gives the party control of the House and Senate when the new Congress convenes on January 3. It also says Democrats plan to scrutinise Trump's ties to Russia and launch... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Nov 2026 10:00 LONDON
Russian strikes hit Kyiv region infrastructure and bridge as winter pressure grows
Ukraine said Russian strikes damaged energy facilities, a major bridge in Kyiv and a kindergarten in the capital region, as emergency crews worked through the wreckage. Footage released by Ukraine's emergency services showed firefighters tackling burning industrial structures while debris was cleared from damaged buildings. Five people were reported wounded in the attacks, which also left a large crater in the grounds of the kindergarten.The latest damage adds to earlier reports of strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas, but this update confirms a wider impact on critical infrastructure. Officials said the attacks hit energy facilities as well as the bridge,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 21:59 LONDON
Europe Faces Suspected Hybrid Attacks After Bomb Hoaxes and Cyber Disruptions
European security concerns are rising after a series of bomb threats and cyberattacks disrupted civilian infrastructure across several countries. The incidents have included false bomb alerts that grounded flights and put airports on high alert, as well as cyberattacks on supermarket freezer systems that spoiled food. Officials and analysts are now asking whether the cases are connected as part of a wider campaign of hybrid attacks.According to the supplied material, no explosives were found in the airport incidents, and the threats appear to have been false. The bomb hoaxes were reported this week and caused immediate disruption to aviation operations.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 21:29 LONDON
France probes bogus bomb threats against airlines for possible foreign-power links
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a series of fake bomb threats targeting commercial flights in Europe over the past week. The probe is examining whether foreign powers may have been involved in sending the threats, according to the Paris prosecutor's office. Several of the incidents concerned flights passing over French territory, adding a cross-border security dimension to the case.The investigation is focused on identifying the authors of the emails that spread the false claims and on determining whether they have any potential links to foreign powers. The French government has also said it is looking into the origin... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 17:59 LONDON
Poland says Europe needs Cold War-style deterrence for AI warfare
Poland has called for Europe to develop a deterrence model similar to the Cold War doctrine of mutually assured destruction in response to AI-powered warfare. Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the technology is becoming a force multiplier that could force a major rethink of the continent's shared security. He argued that the threat is no longer limited to ordinary cybercrime, but increasingly involves state-backed adversaries.Gawkowski, who also oversees Poland's Ministry for Digital Affairs, said the number of cyberattacks in the country could rise tenfold in 2027 as frontier large language models become more capable and more widely available. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 07:32 LONDON
UAE says oil exports and energy services held through regional crisis amid strike fears
Speaking at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates said its oil exports continued throughout the regional crisis and that energy services remained uninterrupted. Undersecretary of Energy and Petroleum Affairs Sharif Al Olama said the country had "proven ourselves during this crisis" and was using the experience to strengthen its energy infrastructure. He also said the sector had faced heavy pressure in the first months of the crisis, while senior officials at the event were focused on the risk of renewed military strikes in the region.Al Olama said the UAE's long-term decision to diversify its energy mix had helped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 06:29 LONDON
EU rejects reported US-Russia security deal covering Europe
European leaders have rejected any attempt by the United States and Russia to reshape Europe's security architecture without their involvement, after President Donald Trump suggested Washington could be nearing a broad agreement with Moscow that would extend beyond Ukraine to cover the whole continent. The comments have prompted concern among European allies that the US administration may be moving toward a deal that could accommodate Russian President Vladimir Putin's long-standing demands. The dispute has quickly become a test of how far Washington is prepared to go in talks with Moscow and how much say European governments will have in any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 19:05 LONDON
Wave of fake bomb threats disrupts European airline operations
A wave of fake bomb threats has disrupted airline operations across Europe over the past four days, affecting a dozen carriers and forcing emergency responses on multiple flights. The threats, sent by phone and email, have all proved false so far, but they have still triggered full security procedures. Those measures have included diversions, searches after landing and checks carried out in mid-air.According to the confirmed details, there have been 32 bomb threats in total, with some flights escorted by military jets and others rerouted to airports in different countries. One Aer Lingus flight was forced to land at an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 16:30 LONDON
Bomb threats spread to European newsrooms amid passenger flight scare wave
Newsrooms in Ireland, Bulgaria and the United Kingdom have reported bomb threats linked in the messages to a wider wave of hoax alerts disrupting passenger flights across Europe. In Ireland, staff at the national broadcaster were evacuated after receiving a threat, while Bulgaria's Nova TV and the British broadcaster Sky also said they had been targeted. The messages were sent on Friday local time and referred to a broader campaign of attacks on transport across Europe.The emails were reportedly signed by a person calling themselves "Mikhail Andropov" and carried the heading "Message to the West". The wording portrayed the threats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 15:30 LONDON
Possible Trump-Xi-Putin meeting on APEC sidelines in Shenzhen draws coordination efforts
China and Russia are working on the possibility of a three-way meeting between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of this month's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen. Chinese officials said they are in communication with relevant parties, while the Kremlin said work is under way to coordinate the encounter. If it happens, it would be the first formal meeting of the three leaders together.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing that China is in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting between the three heads of state. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said work... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 14:30 LONDON
Macao sentences pro-democracy ex-politician to 12.5 years in jail
A Macao court has sentenced former pro-democracy politician Au Kam-san to 12 years and six months in prison after a closed-door national security trial. The ruling was delivered on Friday and found the 69-year-old guilty of subversion. The court said the case centred on alleged efforts to spread false information and disrupt Macao's 2024 leadership election.According to the court statement, Au was accused of spreading false information in 2023 and 2024 and of working with hostile organisations abroad. The court also said he leaked confidential information to groups overseas. It said he had admitted to a considerable portion of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 11:32 LONDON
EU struggles to block Russian war veterans from entering Europe amid database limits
European Union countries are struggling to keep Russian soldiers and war veterans out of Europe because of legal and bureaucratic obstacles that have slowed the addition of names to the bloc's shared security database. Ukraine has supplied European authorities with the identities of more than half a million Russian soldiers, but EU states have entered fewer than 1% of those names into the Schengen Information System after almost a year of work. The issue has become a practical test of how the bloc handles security risks linked to the war in Ukraine.The information is being compiled by Ukraine and shared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 10:34 LONDON
Finnish minister says US delay is holding up Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine
Finnish Defence Minister Antti HΓ€kkΓ€nen has said political reluctance in Washington is delaying the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, even though European allies have already paid for the weapons. Speaking in Helsinki, he said the funding is in place but the missiles still need to be released from US-controlled stocks before they can be sent. His comments add to a growing dispute over how quickly Ukraine can receive air-defence systems as Russia prepares further attacks.HΓ€kkΓ€nen said Europe has already financed the interceptors through the NATO-led Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List mechanism, but that final approval from the US Defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 10:32 LONDON
Global stocks plunge for a second day as AI slowdown fears spread
Asian and European markets fell sharply on Friday as a Wall Street tech rout spread across global trading, with investors reacting to fears that spending on artificial intelligence and data centres could slow after the Democrats' midterm victory. The FTSE 100 opened down 1.5%, while Germany's Dax, France's Cac 40 and Spain's Ibex also moved lower. The declines followed a severe sell-off in US technology shares on Thursday and extended the pressure into the next trading session.The Nasdaq had its worst day in 19 months, falling 5.5%, while chip and storage stocks led the losses. SanDisk dropped 22% and Western... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 09:31 LONDON
Poland warns allies not to negotiate with Russia over Eastern Europe's head
Poland has warned its Western allies against reaching any settlement on Russia's war in Ukraine without taking account of Eastern Europe's security interests. The warning came from Foreign Minister RadosΕaw Sikorski during a discussion with journalists in Warsaw on Thursday. Prime Minister Donald Tusk also urged caution, saying European leaders should be careful about President Vladimir Putin's intentions and realistic about the US-led diplomatic process.Sikorski said the region could not be left out of any talks, arguing that Eastern Europe and Scandinavia must be included in the conversation. He pointed to the scale of the area directly affected, saying that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 09:29 LONDON
COP31 climate summit opens in Turkey amid tensions over finance and fossil fuels
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Antalya for COP31, the latest round of UN climate negotiations, as expectations for a major breakthrough remain limited. The two-week summit runs from 9 to 20 November in the Mediterranean resort city, with more than 100,000 people expected to take part. Talks are opening against a backdrop of disputes over fossil fuels, climate finance and wider geopolitical tensions.The summit is being held under an unusual arrangement after a dispute over who would host the conference was resolved. Turkey is presiding over COP31, while Australia is leading the negotiations. Australian Climate Minister Chris Bowen said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 07:00 LONDON
The Sovereign Shakedown: Trumpβs 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
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italyβs swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind Americaβs War Narrative
βWhen fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.β A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isnβt just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iranβs most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
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-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In todayβs world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, itβs 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-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
