Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv and Dnipro as death toll rises
Russian strikes across Ukraine on 28 September killed at least seven people and wounded more than 80, according to the supplied material, with Kyiv and Dnipro among the hardest-hit cities. In central Kyiv, a drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in the historic centre of the capital, setting part of the building on fire and injuring people inside and nearby. Separate attacks also hit apartment blocks, offices, petrol stations, data centres and other civilian sites, widening the impact beyond the original strike on the academy.The latest reporting adds clearer casualty figures and broader geographic detail to the earlier account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Floods, drone attacks and Middle East tensions dominate a grim global day
At least 62 people have been killed in northern India after days of heavy rain and flooding in Uttar Pradesh, with officials saying the water has now begun to ease even as damage and displacement remain severe. The flooding affected several districts and left a wider trail of destruction across the state. đź”—In Germany, authorities said explosive laden drones struck a Ukrainian Antonov aircraft at Leipzig Airport after it had been refuelled, in what police are treating as a suspected Russian hybrid attack. The incident has deepened concern over sabotage risks at critical infrastructure. đź”—Violence also escalated in Africa, where... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Sep 2026 18:27 LONDON
Europe closes lower as gold and silver slide, Brent eases below $101 and dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended the session modestly lower, while a sharp selloff in precious metals and a softer tone in Brent crude shaped the broader cross-asset picture. The FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all finished in the red, with gold and silver posting the day’s biggest moves. Natural gas was the standout gain, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
European heat pump sales rise as energy prices and tax cuts shift demand
Sales of residential heat pumps rose across Europe in the first half of the year, according to industry data, as higher oil and gas prices and lower electricity taxes in some countries changed the economics of home heating. The European Heat Pump Association said 1.16 million units were sold across 12 European countries, up from 1.05 million in the same period in 2025. The figures point to a broader shift in consumer demand at a time when governments are trying to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.The association linked the increase to the fallout from the Iran war, which disrupted oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:38 LONDON
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European Commission plans delay to EU methane emissions rules
The European Commission says it plans to postpone the European Union's landmark methane emissions law, after pressure from governments including France and the United States to pause or roll back the policy. A Commission spokesperson said the institution plans to propose a postponement of the regulation's entry into force. The move affects a rule that was due to take effect on 1 January 2027.EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Brussels is exploring a one-year postponement of the law's rules for imported fuels, according to an interview published on Friday. The spokesperson did not specify how long the wider postponement might... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 13:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under renewed attack as Europe probes suspected Russian hybrid strike
Russian strikes have killed and injured civilians across Ukraine as attacks intensified, with the latest reported hit on Kharkiv and damage also reported in other regions, underlining the widening pressure on the country’s air defences and civilian areas. 🔗In Germany, authorities say explosive laden drones were used in a suspected Russian hybrid attack at Leipzig Airport, where a Ukrainian Antonov aircraft was struck after refuelling, prompting a police investigation into the incident. 🔗In the Middle East, fighting has intensified on the front line near Taiz in south western Yemen, where BBC reporting says Saudi backed pro government forces are trying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
Europe opens lower as oil, gold and sterling swing sharply, Brent drops 4.1% and FTSE slips
Executive summary: European equities opened softer, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red as a sharp drop in Brent crude, a slide in gold and weakness in sterling shaped the early tone. The move comes alongside firmer natural gas, a stronger dollar against the euro and pound, and a mixed risk backdrop that also saw global autos outperform. The opening pattern suggests investors are balancing lower energy prices against broader caution around rates, geopolitics and commodity volatility. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Israel revokes Dutch diplomats' status as settlement goods ban takes effect
Israel has said it will revoke the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials based in the occupied West Bank after the Netherlands began enforcing a ban on goods from Israeli settlements. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the officials have seven days to surrender their Israeli-issued diplomatic papers. After that period, he said, the diplomatic privileges and immunities granted to them by Israel will expire.The move follows the Dutch government's decision to start enforcing restrictions from September 22 on goods imported from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. According to the supplied material, the Dutch measures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
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Yemen front line intensifies as drone heard before strikes near Taiz
BBC reporting from south-western Yemen describes renewed fighting on the front line near Taiz, where Saudi-backed pro-government forces are trying to push back Houthi fighters. The crew travelled with government forces through checkpoints to the point where Houthi control ends and no man's land begins. From that position, a drone was heard overhead before loud strikes were heard minutes later after the crew had moved away.The report says Houthi fighters swept down the Red Sea coast earlier this month and took control of a key shipping chokepoint, adding to the pressure on the front line. A soldier accompanying the crew... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
Explosive-laden drones found at Leipzig Airport in suspected Russian hybrid attack
German authorities say a drone attack at Leipzig Airport involved explosive-laden drones striking a Ukrainian Antonov aircraft after it had been refuelled. Police later found additional drones carrying explosives, raising concern that the incident could have caused a major fire or mass casualties. The airport is one of Europe's busiest cargo hubs and the aircraft was parked in an area used for night operations.According to the supplied account, a bus driver ferrying pilots on the night shift first noticed drone debris near the aircraft almost midnight on a warm August evening. The driver approached the wreckage and saw what appeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly violence and regional tensions dominate as floods hit US and Thailand
South Africa was hit by a wave of violence, with police saying at least 27 people were killed in separate mass shootings in Cape Town and Johannesburg, in one of the country’s deadliest recent outbreaks of gun crime. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran is looking to the Caspian Sea as a possible alternative route for oil exports and imports while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, underlining the pressure on its southern shipping lanes. 🔗 Yemen also saw fresh bloodshed, with an airstrike killing at least seven people and wounding dozens near the Mawiya junction as fighting intensified around... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules as all cantons back the no vote
Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality rules, with final results showing about 70% voting against the measure. All cantons rejected the motion, confirming the scale of the defeat for supporters of the initiative. The proposal would have written a stricter version of neutrality into the constitution and limited Switzerland's room to cooperate with NATO and impose sanctions on warring states.The final tally was released by the Federal Statistical Office and confirmed the earlier projection that the initiative would fail by a wide margin. The motion had been promoted by the Swiss People's Party, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
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Germany debates blocking AfD from sensitive intelligence after Saxony-Anhalt election win
Germany is facing a new political-security dispute after the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, won a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt and is trying to form a coalition government. The prospect of the party entering office has raised questions over whether it could gain access to classified intelligence gathered by German agencies. The debate has also drawn in allies, after reports that French domestic intelligence signalled it may withhold sensitive information if the AfD governs in the eastern state.The concern centres on Saxony-Anhalt, one of Germany's 16 states, which has broad powers under the country's federal system. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions ripple through markets and diplomacy as floods and strikes hit several regions
Iran says it will wait for an official US response after President Donald Trump rejected its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commerce, a sign the standoff over regional shipping and security remains unresolved. đź”— Saudi Arabia warned that escalating threats across the Middle East are affecting international peace, energy security and global stability, underlining how quickly the crisis is spreading beyond the immediate conflict zone. đź”—In Iraq, officials are in direct talks with Washington after four airports suspended flights to and from Iran, deepening a regional aviation dispute triggered by new restrictions. đź”— In Ireland, a report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
UK and Ukraine align with EU sanctions decision on restrictive measures
On 15 June 2026, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2026/1333 on restrictive measures concerning actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. The decision introduced new temporary derogations from the asset freeze and from the prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to a designated entity. The derogations allow for the wind-down of operations, contracts and other agreements concluded with that entity. They also allow industry purchases of critical components manufactured by that entity. Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway and Ukraine aligned themselves with the Council decision. They said they would ensure... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
Trump approves new fuel economy rules ending Biden-era EV mandate
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "BIG DAY FOR AMERICAN AUTO WORKERS AND CAR BUYERS! I have just approved new Fuel Economy Standards that TERMINATE Sleepy Joe Biden and Pete Boot-EDGE-EDGE's ridiculous EV Mandate. The Dumocrats cost our Great Auto Manufacturers $Billions, forced Americans into cars they never wanted, and wasted Billions on Chargers that were never built. These new Standards will take the waste out of building cars in America. That means LOWER PRICES, saving families thousands on a new, beautiful, and safe car, Far better than the Environmental Monsters that... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Congo crash, Middle East tensions and Trump Xi talks dominate a crowded day
At least 13 people were killed when a military aircraft crashed near homes in Kenge, in the southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the plane coming down close to residential buildings. đź”—In the Middle East, Iran said it no longer trusts talks with Washington as it waits for a response to a new proposal on the war and sanctions dispute, while Donald Trump reportedly rejected Tehran's seven day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. đź”— đź”— Iraq said the conflict involving Iran has already cut oil revenues and disrupted trade routes through the strait, and four Iraqi airports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Sep 2026 18:20 LONDON
Russian Aeroflot plane remains stranded at Geneva airport after sanctions ban flights
A Russian passenger plane has remained parked at Geneva airport since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, after sanctions prevented it from leaving Switzerland. The Aeroflot Airbus A321, registered VP-BOE and named after Russian soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, landed in Geneva on 27 February 2022. It has stayed there ever since, becoming one of the more visible examples of how aviation sanctions have affected Russian carriers.The aircraft was due to return to Russia, but the following day Switzerland joined European countries in banning Russian aircraft from landing or taking off from its airports. That decision left the plane stranded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 15:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump Xi tariff truce, Iran Hormuz plan and fresh Ukraine strikes dominate briefing
President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping ended their Washington summit with no major breakthrough, but agreed to extend a tariff truce, easing some immediate trade tension between the world’s two biggest economies. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said it had passed a seven day plan to the United States through Qatar to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy continued at the United Nations. 🔗 Lebanon’s prime minister also used the UN stage to demand the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and full enforcement of the ceasefire, while shelling and demolition work continued in the south.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Sep 2026 08:35 LONDON
Gaza families shelter in damaged buildings at risk of collapse
Families in Gaza City are living inside damaged buildings that local rescue teams say could collapse, as repeated displacement leaves many with nowhere safer to go. One family is sheltering in a partially collapsed apartment near Palestine Square, where a tent has been pitched beneath a roof broken open by concrete and exposed steel. The case highlights the wider housing crisis across Gaza after years of war and severe damage to homes and infrastructure.The family's situation became more urgent after the Palestinian Red Crescent and Civil Defence visited last week and warned them to leave the building. The apartment belongs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 07:01 LONDON
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Poland raises air-defence posture after alleged Russian airspace incursions
Poland has raised its air-defence posture after what it described as repeated alleged Russian incursions into its airspace in recent weeks. The move comes as Warsaw says it is expanding protection of the country's airspace and increasing air force activity, including F-16 aircraft and helicopters. Officials say the measures are intended to secure the eastern part of Polish airspace and respond to what they see as a growing pattern of pressure.Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said he had decided to expand airspace protection after the latest Russian provocations and acts of aggression. The Polish Air Force launched preventive air patrols on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 19:31 LONDON
Sudanese refugee arrivals surge into eastern Chad as UN warns of funding shortfall
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into Chad this year, with arrivals into the country's eastern border areas rising sharply in recent days, according to the UN refugee agency. The agency said about 400 people a day are now entering via Adre and Tine, around 20 times the rate seen in previous months. It said the increase is adding pressure to an already strained humanitarian response in eastern Chad.UNHCR said the surge has accelerated over the past week and is outpacing available support. The agency said the Tine transit centre is under severe pressure and is currently hosting more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 17:31 LONDON
EU ready to defend €120m fine against X as US seeks to intervene
The European Union says it is ready to defend its €120 million fine against X after the United States asked a top court to intervene on Elon Musk's side in the legal challenge. The dispute centres on the European Commission's December 2025 decision, which was the first penalty issued under the Digital Services Act. The case is now before the General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg.EU spokesman Thomas Regnier said the Commission had a "very solid case" and was "absolutely ready to defend its position in court". He said the institution had substantial evidence and stressed that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 14:04 LONDON
Italy bans burqas in schools and sets 30% cap on non-Italian speakers
Italy's cabinet has adopted a decree-law that bans burqas and niqabs in schools and introduces a 30% cap on non-Italian speakers in classrooms from next year. The measure takes immediate effect under Italy's decree-law system, but it still needs parliamentary ratification within 60 days. It comes as migration and integration remain central political issues ahead of the 2027 general election.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the move after outlining the proposed changes at a gathering of the youth wing of her nationalist conservative Brothers of Italy party. Under the new rules, breaches can be fined up to 1,000 euros. President Sergio... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 04:03 LONDON
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UK food and drink trade deficit hits largest since 2000 at more than ÂŁ21bn
Britain's food and drink trade deficit has widened to more than ÂŁ21bn, reaching its largest level since 2000. The latest figures point to a sharp deterioration in the balance between exports and imports, with industry leaders warning that domestic food production is becoming a national security issue. The data also show that export performance weakened while imports remained elevated, deepening pressure on the sector.According to analysis by the Food & Drink Federation, UK food and drink export volumes fell by 11.7% in the first half of 2026 to 4bn kg. Exports to the European Union fell 0.9% in value terms,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
Croatian court approves extradition in Nord Stream bombing case
A Croatian court has approved the extradition of a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The ruling concerns a suspect identified by German prosecutors as Vladimir Z., but the decision is not yet final. His lawyer said the case will be appealed, leaving the timing of any transfer uncertain.The man was arrested in the northern Croatian town of Pula in August on a European warrant, while he was reportedly working on a film dramatization of the attack. According to the account provided by his lawyer, the court approved extradition on September 18.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
France to send troops and air defences to Saudi Red Sea port of Yanbu
France will send troops, radar systems and air defence equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. He said the deployment is intended to safeguard the site, which he described as key for energy transport, rather than draw France into any conflict. The announcement came during a primetime television interview in which Macron also addressed wider security concerns facing Europe and the Middle East.Macron said the French deployment would include soldiers, radar systems and defence systems. He linked the move to recent pressure on energy routes, saying crude... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:32 LONDON
Danish intelligence warns Russia could launch limited attack on NATO country within months
Danish intelligence has warned that Russia could carry out a limited military attack against a NATO country in the coming months. The assessment, published on Thursday, said there was a low but growing risk of action against NATO infrastructure supporting Ukraine. It also said Moscow could attempt a limited incursion into a neighbouring country using a small number of troops, potentially operating without insignia.The warning came hours after a fire at a Starlink satellite station in central Poland, which local authorities described as an act of sabotage. Poland's deputy prime minister said the blaze in the Masovian voivodeship had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
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NATO says it is ready for Russian hybrid attacks amid rising concern in Europe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said the alliance is ready for Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, as European concern grows over Moscow's tactics. He said NATO has response options in place and urged member states to provide more support for Ukraine. His comments came amid warnings from Danish intelligence that Russia is likely to step up hybrid attacks against Western targets.Rutte said Russia is doing more in the cyber domain and that NATO is prepared to respond. He linked stronger support for Ukraine with sending a signal to Moscow after any hybrid incident or attack. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 16:32 LONDON
EU sanctions Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova after France expulsion
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, according to a notice published in the bloc's Official Journal. The move follows her expulsion from France in August over allegations that she was spreading pro-Russian narratives. Fedorova is a former senior executive of RT France and has been described by the EU as active in the dissemination of pro-Russian narratives in France and across the bloc in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.The sanctions were published on Thursday, making Fedorova subject to European restrictive measures. France had already barred her from entering the country after a court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:05 LONDON
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Poland says fire at Starlink station was deliberate sabotage
Poland has said a fire at a Starlink satellite station in central Poland was a deliberate act of sabotage. Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the blaze in Masovian Voivodeship was designed to disable the site and disrupt internet access for several institutions, including the Ukrainian army. The station remains operational, but officials say the incident is being treated as intentional.Gawkowski said the fire broke out on Wednesday night in Wola Krobowska, and that an investigation is under way. He told Polish public broadcaster TVP Info that many indications suggest the attack fits a new Russian doctrine of attack, although... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:31 LONDON
Iran warns conflict could spread to the Indian Ocean if the United States strikes again
Iran has warned that the war could extend to the Indian Ocean if the United States carries out new bombings against the country. The warning came on Thursday from Mojtaba Khamenei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, and marks a sharper public reference to a wider theatre of conflict. It also points to growing concern around strategic maritime routes and military sites beyond the immediate Middle East.The statement was linked to the wider confrontation between Tehran and Washington, which has remained tense as negotiations have stalled. According to the supplied material, talks between the two countries have been paralysed since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:02 LONDON
Poland warns residents to prepare evacuation backpacks after Russian helicopter incursion
Poland has urged residents to be ready for emergencies after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter crossed into its airspace from the Kaliningrad region, in an incident that also prompted NATO fighter jets to scramble. The aircraft was reported to have flown over Polish territory for about 42 seconds, with officials saying it came from the heavily militarised exclave near the town of Braniewo. Polish authorities described the episode as a fresh test of air defences and a reminder that civilians should have basic supplies ready in case of disruption.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said he already keeps an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
Die Linke's Elif Eralp on verge of becoming Berlin mayor after city-state election win
Die Linke candidate Elif Eralp is on the verge of becoming Berlin's next mayor after her party came first in the city-state election last weekend. The result puts the far-left party in position to lead coalition talks in the German capital for the first time, marking a potential shift in the city's political balance. If confirmed, Eralp would become Berlin's first leader of Turkish origin.According to the supplied report, Die Linke won more than a quarter of the vote, with about 26% in the election. That put it ahead of the Social Democrats, the Greens and the Christian Democratic Union,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 05:32 LONDON
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Azerbaijan pardons French national as EU sanctions row widens
Azerbaijan has pardoned French national Martin Ryan and ordered his release from prison, after he was convicted earlier this year on spying charges that he and France denied. The decision was signed by President Ilham Aliyev and came as part of a wider pardon covering 20 people. It follows hours after the European Union agreed to lift sanctions on two Russian billionaires, a move that has drawn criticism from Ukraine.Ryan had been serving a ten-year sentence in Baku, according to the supplied report. The timing has intensified attention on the overlap between detainee cases and sanctions diplomacy, even though the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 16:04 LONDON
Netanyahu condemns Macron's UN remarks on the West Bank as 'grotesque absurdity'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticised French President Emmanuel Macron after comments made during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly about Israel's actions in the occupied West Bank. The dispute centres on Macron's remarks in French, in which he said there were daily violations in the West Bank and questioned the role of Hamas there. Netanyahu responded by calling the comments a "grotesque absurdity".A French diplomatic source said Macron's words had been misinterpreted. The source said the intended meaning of the French phrase was that Hamas had never governed the West Bank, rather than that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
Airtel Money targets London IPO that could value business at up to $9bn
Airtel Money has announced plans for a London flotation that could make it one of the biggest listings in the city in years. The mobile money arm of Airtel Africa is seeking to raise about $800m through an initial public offering and is targeting a valuation of $8bn to $9bn. The company said it wants to list separately from its parent, which is already on the FTSE 100.The business operates across 13 sub-Saharan African countries and says it has 53 million monthly active users. Its services are delivered through branches and kiosks that allow customers to load money on to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic ties after Qatar-hosted talks
Belgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations after an 18-month rupture, in a development that Qatar says was helped by talks it hosted in Doha. The two countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday that they were resuming ties after expelling each other's diplomats over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The move marks a notable thaw in a dispute that had widened beyond the Great Lakes region and into Europe.Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said the first talks between the two sides took place in June 2025 in Doha and helped create the conditions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Sydney underworld figure Iziah Utai survives attempted attack in Marbella
A Sydney underworld figure on the run overseas has reportedly survived an attempted attack at a property in Marbella, Spain. Sources said Iziah Utai, described as a senior member of the self-styled Coconut Cartel, was targeted this week in what investigators believe may have been a botched home invasion by armed men. The incident is understood to have taken place in the popular tourist city on Spain's southern coast.Police are now investigating the reported attack. According to the supplied report, law enforcement has been told that armed hit men tried to break into the property where Utai was staying. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
EU extends Russia sanctions for 36 months as Fridman and Usmanov are delisted
The European Union has agreed to extend its sanctions regime on Russia for 36 months while removing Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov from the blacklist. The compromise was reached after days of disagreement among member states and came as a deadline approached for renewing the measures linked to Russia's war in Ukraine. Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, said the decision would keep the wider sanctions framework in place until 22 September 2029.Diplomats said Latvia dropped its veto after sustained opposition to the exemptions, allowing the deal to go through. The agreement keeps sanctions on about 3,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 00:59 LONDON
Trump and Andy Burnham meet for first time in New York on sidelines of UN General Assembly
Donald Trump and Andy Burnham met for the first time in New York on Tuesday, holding talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The encounter was followed by brief public remarks and questions from reporters, with both men striking a positive tone about the exchange. Trump said he believed Burnham would be a "great prime minister" and described him as having "a lot of assets on his side." Burnham, in turn, thanked the president and said the pair had established a "good connection." The meeting covered Ukraine, the Falkland Islands and trade, according to Burnham.Trump said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:38 LONDON
ECHR hears case of 10 Ukrainian children missing after Crimea annexation
The European Court of Human Rights has heard a case concerning 10 Ukrainian children who disappeared after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The children were reportedly taken from childcare institutions and later put up for adoption. Their whereabouts have not been confirmed since then, according to the group that brought the case.The case was lodged by the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, which argues that Russian nationality was imposed on the children after they were taken from institutions in Crimea. The organisation says the children were between one and five years old at the time. It says repeated requests by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 19:32 LONDON
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US F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem air base in western Germany
A US F-16 fighter jet crashed near Spangdahlem air base in western Germany on Tuesday during or after a training exercise, according to military and air traffic control statements. One pilot ejected safely and was receiving medical treatment. Emergency response personnel were at the scene as the cause of the crash remained under investigation.The US military said the aircraft was assigned to Spangdahlem air base, which is used by US forces in Germany. In a separate statement, Germany's air traffic control authority said four F-16s had been taking part in a training exercise. It said two jets were still in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 18:37 LONDON
Lithuania says new rotation of US troops is already on the way
Lithuania says a new rotation of United States troops is already heading to the country, in a move President Gitanas NausÄ—da described as important for deterrence and collective defence. The announcement comes as Lithuania continues to rely on allied military presence along NATO's eastern flank. Officials said the deployment is part of an ongoing rotation rather than a new permanent base.NausÄ—da said he had received confirmation that the new rotation was on its way and thanked the Trump administration for the decision. He said the US military presence in Lithuania is an indispensable part of deterrence and collective defence, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
Polish intelligence arrests 17-year-old over alleged school and mosque attack plot
Polish intelligence services have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with an alleged plot to attack a school and a mosque, according to anti-terror prosecutors. The suspect, identified only as Pawel G, was charged with plotting a terrorist attack, promoting Nazi and fascist ideology, inciting racial hatred and attempting to buy weapons. Authorities said the case involves a suspected far-right extremist threat with potential public-safety implications.Prosecutors said a search of the teenager's computer and phone uncovered correspondence about planning mass attacks, including an assault on a school and a mosque. The material also referred to acquiring weapons, ammunition and military equipment,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 13:35 LONDON
Ineos to mothball three Hull chemical sites as UK gas prices bite
Ineos is pausing production at three chemical sites in Hull, in a move the company says is being driven by high UK gas prices. The decision affects plants that make industrial inputs used across pharmaceuticals, clothing, cosmetics, detergents, construction materials and military explosives. The company said two plants are already shut and a third will stop production in the coming days.The firm said up to 4,000 jobs are affected, including about 1,000 direct roles and 3,000 in the supply chain. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who leads the industrial group, said the company was being forced to mothball some of what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
EU budget talks intensify in Brussels as ministers split over spending priorities
European affairs ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday as negotiations over the European Union's next seven-year budget gathered pace under Ireland's rotating Council presidency. The talks are focused on the bloc's spending framework for 2028 to 2034, with member states divided over how large the budget should be and which priorities should be protected. Agriculture and regional support are at the centre of the dispute, alongside wider questions about the EU's expanding responsibilities.Speaking as he arrived at the meeting, Ireland's Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne said many member states wanted to safeguard Common Agricultural Policy funding despite pressure from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 09:05 LONDON
Twenty countries and EU call for global AI oversight body ahead of UN talks
Twenty countries and the European Union have called for stronger international oversight of artificial intelligence, including the possible creation of a global body to set and enforce standards. The joint statement was released on Monday as world leaders prepare to discuss AI risks at the annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It says governments and industry should act immediately to ensure AI remains under human direction, oversight and control.The declaration was issued from the office of Finnish President Alexander Stubb and says countries should develop common standards, share reports of serious safety incidents and consider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:34 LONDON
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Trump seeks Belarus potash deal amid Canada trade dispute
US President Donald Trump said Washington is working on a "massive" deal to buy potash from Belarus, signalling a possible shift in supply away from Canada as his administration intensifies a trade dispute with its northern neighbour. He said the price would be "substantially less" than what the United States is currently paying to Canada, describing the move as good news for American farmers and ranchers. The comments were made on his social media account and did not include any deal terms or a timeline.The announcement comes as Washington continues a quiet thaw with Minsk under Trump's second administration. Last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:31 LONDON
Lithuania prepares evacuation plans amid Russia threats and drone incursions
Lithuania's prime minister has said the country has evacuation plans in place as it faces what he described as persistent threats from Russia. Mindaugas SinkeviÄŤius said Lithuanians feel constantly threatened and that the country would not surrender if attacked. He also said Lithuania would fight back and engage in the event of an assault.Speaking in an interview, SinkeviÄŤius said the plans cover a variety of scenarios, including moving elderly people out of cities smoothly and avoiding traffic jams. He said some of the preparations are not being discussed publicly in detail. The prime minister linked the security concern to recent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 02:59 LONDON
Putin's party wins record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary vote
President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary election, according to near-complete official results released after three days of voting. The result gives the ruling party a strengthened grip on the State Duma and comes as the war with Ukraine continues to shape Russian politics. The vote was the first parliamentary election since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the first to include residents of four Ukrainian regions annexed by Moscow later that year.Official figures showed United Russia with more than 58% of the vote, putting it on course to secure more than three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
Russia's United Russia wins record Duma supermajority as Kyiv drone strike hits Moscow
Russia's ruling United Russia party has secured a record supermajority in the State Duma, according to preliminary results from the country's tightly controlled parliamentary vote. Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said the party won 355 of the 450 seats, surpassing its previous high of 343 seats in 2016. The result gives the Kremlin-backed party more than the 301 seats needed to change the constitution.The three-day election excluded parties critical of the Kremlin or the war in Ukraine, and voting also took place in occupied parts of Ukraine, including Crimea and the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Pamfilova said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
World leaders call for AI guardrails ahead of UN General Assembly in New York
Twenty-two world leaders have issued an urgent call for global guardrails on artificial intelligence, warning that rapid development could outpace the ability of governments and companies to manage emerging risks. The statement was released on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where AI safety is expected to be among the issues drawing attention. The leaders said AI must remain under human control and that current efforts to ring-fence the technology have been failing.The declaration was backed by a coalition of middle powers including Australia, Finland, Norway, Canada, Singapore and the European Commission. Australia's prime minister,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 19:30 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 Italy’s 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 America’s War Narrative
“When 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.” 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 isn’t 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 Iran’s 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 today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
