Noontime News Recap: Russia, Iran and Sudan dominate a day of conflict, while UK and Australia face fresh domestic shocks
Russian drone and missile strikes killed three people in Ukraine's Odesa region overnight and damaged residential and port related infrastructure, as attacks on Black Sea ports continued. đź”—In the Gulf, Iran said it had launched fresh missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and other locations, while US officials reported strikes on Iranian linked targets across the region and a civilian toll was also reported. đź”—The United Nations human rights office said Sudan's war economy is helping sustain a conflict that has become self perpetuating, underlining how fighting and profiteering are now feeding each other.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 12:23 LONDON
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Sydney LGBTQ+ arts venue faces eviction threat after landlord orders it to stop 'offensive trade'
A former church turned queer-friendly arts venue in Sydney is facing possible eviction after its landlord issued a breach notice and ordered it to stop operating as an "offensive trade". The venue, Divine Playhouse, has already been forced to close and cancel planned events while its organisers consider legal action. The dispute follows protests by religious groups over the venue's opening night.The notice was issued to the venue's organisers, Heaps Gay Events, and named the landlord as commercial property group KCSYD Pty Ltd. Lawyers acting for the landlord said the trade had "insulted and mocked the sincerely held religious beliefs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
US-Russian Soyuz mission launches to ISS from Baikonur
A joint US-Russian space mission has launched from Kazakhstan and is now in orbit on its way to the International Space Station. The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft lifted off from the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome on Tuesday morning, carrying Russian astronauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina and NASA astronaut Anil Menon. The crew is scheduled to dock at the ISS later, where they are expected to stay for eight months.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman attended the launch, making what was described as a rare visit to Baikonur and the first by a NASA chief in eight years. Before liftoff, he met Dmitry Bakanov,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 19:30 LONDON
Ukraine and allies launch anti-ballistic missile coalition in Paris
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced a new coalition to develop a shared anti-ballistic missile capability, in a move unveiled during talks in Paris. The announcement came as leaders gathered for a Coalition of the Willing summit focused on support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia to end the war. The plan is intended to strengthen Europe's ability to respond to ballistic missile threats, which the countries involved described as growing.The coalition includes Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. In a joint statement, the leaders said they wanted to build an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: US Iran strikes widen as Europe hardens sanctions and Asia reels from deadly fires
US forces carried out another wave of strikes on Iran, deepening a confrontation that has now spread across the Gulf, while President Donald Trump said the United States would act as the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz and restart a naval blockade of Iran. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Iraq’s prime minister Ali al Zaidi is heading to Washington for talks on energy, trade and security, and Israel has set national elections for 27 October, a vote widely seen as a test for Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. 🔗 🔗Europe moved to tighten pressure on Moscow and its networks, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
Japan moves to create first centralized intelligence agency since World War II
Japan is moving ahead with plans to create its first centralized intelligence body since World War II, in a significant overhaul of how the government gathers and analyses security information. The reform is intended to strengthen the country's response to espionage, foreign interference and other threats from abroad. It also marks a shift away from a long-standing reliance on external intelligence support, particularly from the United States.Legislation to establish the new structure has already passed both houses of the National Diet, clearing the upper house in May after earlier approval in the lower house. The law is described as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 14:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran trade fresh strikes as Europe and Asia markets turn mixed
US forces carried out another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday evening, extending a confrontation that has now spread across the Gulf and deepened fears over the Strait of Hormuz. đź”—Russia and Ukraine also traded drone and missile salvos overnight, with at least nine people killed across Ukraine, Russian occupied Enerhodar and Russian held areas, while a separate drone attack in Russia's Moscow region killed at least three people and wounded five. đź”— đź”—In the Middle East, Israel has set national elections for 27 October, the last date allowed by law, in a vote widely seen as a test... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Jul 2026 10:16 LONDON
Israel election set for 27 October as Netanyahu faces leadership test
Israel's parliament has confirmed that the country will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law. The vote is being widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership after the Gaza war that began in 2023. The Knesset said its current term will end on 17 July, meaning the next election date is already fixed and there is no need for a dissolution law.The parliament said the ruling coalition can complete a full four-year term for the first time in decades. Netanyahu, who is 76 and Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has said he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
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Spain wildfire near Almeria as rescue teams find badly burned British couple amid ongoing containment efforts
Emergency crews in southern Spain have rescued a British couple from a ravine after they were caught in the wildfire that has devastated Almeria province. The pair were found badly burned and semi-conscious near the village of Bedar in the early hours of Friday, according to local accounts of the operation. They were taken to hospital and are now in intensive care.The couple were discovered by Civil Guard officers searching for survivors in the worst-hit area, after hearing cries for help and climbing down a hillside to reach them. One rescuer said the team followed the sound and kept searching... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Brazil Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade under Lula
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest fell to its lowest level in a decade in the first half of 2026, according to official figures released on Friday. The data show that an estimated 1,295 square kilometres of forest were cleared between January and June, a 38% drop from the same period a year earlier. The figures mark a significant milestone for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's pledge to curb destruction in the world's largest rainforest.The numbers were published by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research, which tracks forest loss in the Amazon. They show the lowest overall level of clearing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Eight charged as alleged White House UFC attack plot expands with West Virginia arrest
Eight people have now been charged with terrorism and murder-conspiracy offences over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House in June. Prosecutors say the case centres on the 14 June UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn, where President Donald Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and thousands of invited guests were present. The latest development is the arrest this week of one of the accused in West Virginia, adding to a list of suspects already detained.According to court filings and prosecutors, the men, aged 19 to 32, are accused of conspiracy to provide material support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 23:01 LONDON
EU charges Meta over addictive Instagram and Facebook features
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings saying Meta Platforms may have breached EU tech rules through features on Instagram and Facebook that encourage compulsive use. Regulators said the case centres on autoplay, infinite scroll and recommendation systems that can keep users engaged for longer periods. The findings follow a two-year investigation under the European Union's Digital Services Act.The Commission said Meta had not adequately assessed the risks posed by highly personalised recommendations, autoplay and infinite scroll. It also said reels and stories on Facebook and Instagram could contribute to excessive or compulsive use. According to the regulator, time-management tools... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
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Kyiv court hears Ukrainian agent deny killing Monaco bomb suspect as case widens
A Ukrainian intelligence officer accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman suspected in a Monaco bombing plot, has told a court in Kyiv that he did not fire the fatal shot. Vladyslav Reut made the claim during a custody hearing on Thursday, reversing an earlier account in which he had appeared to admit the killing and led investigators to her grave in woodland west of the capital. The case is drawing attention because it involves an active officer from Ukraine's military intelligence agency and a former employee of the security service.In court, Reut said he "categorically denied" murdering Berezovska and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Court hears witness say Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed before fatal car bomb in Malta
A Maltese court has heard testimony describing the final moments before the car bomb that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. A neighbour told the trial that she appeared panicked and screamed moments before the explosion near the village of Bidnija. The hearing is part of the long-running case over the alleged ordering of the killing, nearly nine years after her death.The witness, Francis Sant, said he was driving in the opposite direction when he saw Caruana Galizia's car coming towards him on the main road after she had left her home. He told the court that he first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Jackdaw boss warns UK faces winter gas shortage risk if North Sea field is not approved
The owner of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has warned that the UK could face winter supply shortages unless the government approves production. Adura chief executive Neil McCulloch said the project is in its final stages and could be ready to supply gas from 1 October if approval is granted. He described the decision as "hyper critical" for energy security.McCulloch made the comments at the field, which lies about 150 miles east of Aberdeen. He said the UK has only about eight days of gas storage, leaving limited room to respond to a supply emergency. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Rahm Emanuel says Israel should no longer expect unconditional US aid
Former Obama administration official Rahm Emanuel has said Israel should no longer expect unconditional aid from the United States, in remarks delivered at Tel Aviv University. He also criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and argued that the relationship between Washington and Jerusalem needs to be reassessed. Emanuel said the alliance was at a crossroads and called for a new and different approach.Emanuel said unconditional support had encouraged a situation in which a prime minister could ignore American concerns about settlements and risk a regional war without political consequences. He said the long-standing assumption that the best thing Washington could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
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Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. ​Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
