US senator blames Trump vaccine policy as measles deaths rise in worst outbreak in decades
A Republican senator has publicly blamed the Trump administration's vaccination policy for a rise in measles deaths in the United States, as the country faces its most severe outbreak in more than 35 years. Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate Health Committee and is a doctor, raised the issue during a hearing on Wednesday in Washington. He said the government should appoint public health officials who base decisions on science rather than political ideology.Cassidy said three people had died in a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, with a fourth death still under review. He also pressed Dr Nicole Saphier, the administration's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 21:35 LONDON
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Eurogroup President discusses Eurozone economy and structural reforms with Germany's finance minister
The Eurogroup President said he met Lars Klingbeil, Germany's Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Finance, to discuss the economic situation in the Eurozone and the Eurogroup's current and upcoming priorities. He thanked Klingbeil for his welcome and for his leadership at the Eurogroup on what he described as "existential challenges" that have been under discussion for months. He said the broader geopolitical context remains exceptionally difficult. He cited the ongoing war in Ukraine, instability and uncertainty in the Middle East, persistently high energy costs, and inflationary pressures affecting businesses and households across Europe. He said those shocks have created... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
US Federal Reserve raises rates again amid stubborn inflation and Trump pressure
The United States Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%, in a move aimed at tackling inflation that remains above target. The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday, local time, to approve the increase. The decision is the first policy move since the central bank paused earlier this year to assess the effects of tariffs and energy-price shocks.Officials said the increase was intended to support a "timelier return" to the Fed's 2% inflation goal. The central bank's latest Summary of Economic Projections showed a majority of policymakers expect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil and gas firm, euro weakens, and crypto sells off ahead of Fed decision
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with London and Paris edging higher while Frankfurt was little changed and the broader Euro Stoxx 50 barely moved. Energy-linked assets outperformed as Brent crude and natural gas rose, while gold slipped and the euro and pound weakened against the dollar. Ether was the sharpest mover in the risk complex, falling more than 5%, underscoring a cautious tone ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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US accuses Russia-linked network of plotting killings of Ukraine allies overseas
The US Department of Justice has accused five men of taking part in an alleged Russian intelligence-linked plot to murder people aligned, or perceived to be aligned, with Ukraine in the United States and Europe. The announcement says the men were charged in connection with a conspiracy that involved paying, or trying to pay, people to target those individuals. All five accused remain at large, and it is not clear from the supplied material where they are located.According to the Justice Department, three of the defendants are described as high-ranking members of the Russian intelligence network. They include Yuri Khrameev,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 14:01 LONDON
Canada, UAE advance economic partnership at Toronto investment summit
TORONTO, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, on the sidelines of the Canada Investment Summit 2026 in Toronto. Al Zeyoudi was accompanied by a high-level UAE delegation including leading investors, business leaders, and officials from the public and private sectors participated in the Investment Summit.At the start of the meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed to Prime Minister Carney the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 09:30 LONDON
Alex Saab pleads guilty in US money-laundering case tied to alleged bribery scheme
Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab has pleaded guilty in a US court to a money-laundering charge linked to an alleged bribery scheme involving public contracts in Venezuela. The plea marks a significant development in a long-running federal case that has followed Saab for years. He also agreed to cooperate with ongoing investigations, according to the court record.As part of the agreement, Saab accepted that he will hand over $195 million derived from the corruption scheme. Prosecutors said they would recommend a sentence at the lower end of the guideline range and could seek further reductions if his cooperation proves useful. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
US Senate blocks Trump-backed crypto market bill after 50-49 vote
The United States Senate has failed to advance a major cryptocurrency bill backed by President Donald Trump, halting a push for the first comprehensive federal framework for digital-asset markets. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward after a 50-49 vote on Tuesday. The result is a significant setback for Republicans and the digital-asset industry, which had spent months pressing for the measure.Four Republican senators - Jerry Moran, Rand Paul, Josh Hawley and Thom Tillis - joined all Democrats in opposing the motion. One of the main obstacles was disagreement over safeguards... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
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US Speaker Rejects AI Moratorium as Sanders and Bannon Call for Restrictions
US House Speaker Mike Johnson has rejected calls for a pause in artificial intelligence development, saying the United States would risk losing its edge to China. He made the comments in Washington on Tuesday, arguing that a slowdown would carry serious national security implications for American families. The remarks came as debate over AI regulation intensified across the political spectrum.Johnson said there should be no moratorium on AI development and argued that companies should largely be left to regulate themselves. He said firms could slow their own work if they chose, but added that the government should not force them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 22:07 LONDON
Trump administration to comply with Supreme Court ruling blocking mail-ballot restrictions
US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration will comply with the Supreme Court's decision blocking new US Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots, while defending President Donald Trump's criticism of the justices. Blanche told reporters on Tuesday that the administration would follow the ruling, a day after the court left existing voting procedures in place ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The decision keeps the current mail-ballot system in place for now and prevents the proposed changes from taking effect before the vote.The court rejected the administration's plan to require states to provide voter-specific data and use... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 22:04 LONDON
US 10-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high as oil prices surge further
The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed as high as 5.04%, its highest level since 2007, as a jump in oil prices intensified concerns about inflation and borrowing costs. The move came after the benchmark yield had already risen sharply earlier in the day, before easing back slightly. Market participants said the latest rise reflected a broader sell-off in government bonds as investors reassessed the outlook for interest rates.Oil prices were a key driver of the latest move, with the wholesale benchmark rising to more than $109 a barrel, up from about $86 at the end of August. The increase followed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 21:01 LONDON
Twelve Charged in $10 Million San Diego Daycare Fraud Case
Twelve people are facing federal fraud charges in San Diego after an investigation found that more than $10 million intended to help low-income families pay for childcare was instead funneled to bogus daycare providers. The case involves home daycare operations in San Diego. Authorities carried out a coordinated takedown early Thursday morning. More than 250 federal, state and local law enforcement officials arrested all 12 defendants in the operation. Investigators also executed 12 search warrants at homes in San Diego that were purported to be used as daycare facilities. The source says the money was intended for childcare assistance but... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
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Bangsamoro election ends in hung parliament as coalition talks loom
Unofficial results from the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao show that no party won a majority, leaving the region set for coalition negotiations. With more than 99% of votes counted, the two rival parties linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front each won more than 30% of the vote, according to the partial count cited in the supplied material. Neither side reached the 41 seats needed to control the 80-member parliament.The result marks a significant moment for the Muslim-majority region in the southern Philippines, where the vote was intended to complete a long political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 18:00 LONDON
Trump dismisses AI takeover fears as a political hoax
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Republicans just got another bad decision from the United States Supreme Court, one that the Court System took forever to give, and then blamed it, in part, on no time left to implement a solution to our totally CORRUPT and out of control Mail-In voting "disaster, " which is a laughing stock all over the World, and where we are the only country that has to endure such a Nation Destroying SCAM. Justices Alito and Thomas, legends both, strongly disagreed with this horrible, highly political, ruling.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
Pennsylvania man charged over firearm and ammunition tied to alleged ISIS terrorism support
Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint in connection with a terrorism-related firearms allegation. The complaint says he received a firearm and ammunition knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, that they would be used to commit a felony or a federal crime of terrorism. The filing further alleges conduct tied to providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to provide material support or resources to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. The source does not identify the charging agency beyond stating it is a federal criminal complaint. The title says the alleged... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 14:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East violence drives oil higher as markets slide and tensions widen
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people, including six children, in the town of Kfar Dounine, deepening fears that the conflict could spread further across the region. đź”—Oil prices surged as Brent crude moved above $107 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate climbed above $102, with traders reacting to disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Saudi energy infrastructure. đź”— Saudi Arabia is relying on stored oil to keep exports moving after drone attacks forced a precautionary shutdown of the East West pipeline, a key route for crude shipments. đź”— Iran also said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
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Federal grand jury indicts four in two related elder fraud schemes
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Texas has indicted four defendants in two related fraud schemes involving the exploitation of elderly or vulnerable people entrusted to their care. United States Attorney Ryan Raybould announced the indictments. The defendants named in the case are Donella Locke, Suekya Whitney, also known as Suekya Locke, Shakoya Crenshaw, also known as Shakoya Locke, and Krystle Locke, also known as Krystle Edwards or Krystal Locke. The source does not identify the specific charges beyond the indictment or describe the underlying conduct in detail. The case is framed by prosecutors as involving repeated... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 14:32 LONDON
US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in ordering personnel changes that would have cut and constrained the workforce of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The decision was issued on Friday by US District Judge Susan Illston in California. It centres on temporary FEMA reservists whose contracts are used to support disaster response after hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other emergencies.Judge Illston said the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, exceeded its authority when it moved to restrict the agency's ability to manage its own workforce. Labor groups representing federal workers brought the case after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:29 LONDON
US uses Alien Terrorist Removal Court for first time as Afghan woman is deported
The US Department of Justice said Nazira Haji Zada has been deported to Afghanistan after appearing before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a little-used federal court created in 1996. Officials said this was the first time the court had been used since it was established nearly 30 years ago. The case marks a rare use of a legal mechanism designed to remove people the government classifies as alien terrorists.According to the department, Haji Zada, 47, had been living in Fort Worth, Texas, and was arrested in 2024. Attorney General Todd Blanche filed removal papers on July 15 this year, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
Australian fuel prices set to rise as oil spikes and markets sell off
Australian motorists are expected to face higher fuel prices in the coming weeks after a sharp rise in global oil markets. Prices are on track to climb by 20 to 30 cents as Brent crude moved to its highest level since mid-May, briefly pushing towards US$110 a barrel before settling above US$108 in late Friday trade. The move comes as investors sell stocks and bonds amid growing concern about the Middle East conflict and wider market stress.The latest increase in oil prices has fed through quickly to expectations for retail fuel costs in Australia. The market reaction has also been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
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Vance brands Democrats 'party of hatred' as Trump rallies Republicans in Dallas
US Vice President JD Vance used a prime-time Republican convention speech in Dallas to attack Democrats as the "party of hatred" and urge voters to back Republicans in November's midterm elections. He spoke at the American Airlines Center before a large crowd that greeted him with chants of "JD! JD!".The speech was followed by an appearance from President Donald Trump, who praised Vance and then returned to familiar campaign themes. Vance said Democrats were running candidates who would tell children what they are allowed to say, how they are allowed to live and who they ought to hate. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:37 LONDON
Greens co-founder backs senators over split on koala park carbon credits
A prominent founding figure of the Australian Greens has backed three senators who broke ranks over a native forest carbon credit plan linked to the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales. The intervention comes after the party split over whether to support the federal method used to register the project. The dispute has also drawn a sharp response from Labor, which rejected claims that the plan amounts to commodifying the environment.The issue centres on the Improved Native Forest Management method, or INFM, a federal scheme that allows state governments to earn carbon credit units by stopping planned logging... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:34 LONDON
Trump pledges $5,000 payout to every adult American if Republicans keep Congress
US President Donald Trump has promised to give $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's midterm elections. The pledge has drawn immediate attention because of its scale, its election-linked condition and the lack of detail on how it would be financed. It also raises questions about whether such a payment could be carried out under US law.According to the report, federal law prohibits offering payments in exchange for votes and separately restricts promises of federally funded benefits in return for political support. The article says Trump's offer may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:31 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
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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
