US releases text of ceasefire deal struck with Iran as weekend talks loom
Senior US officials have read out the text of a memorandum of understanding struck with Iran, setting out the main terms of a ceasefire and wider diplomatic deal. The agreement includes American commitments to remove sanctions imposed on Tehran, alongside provisions on uranium down-blending and regional security. Officials said the two sides electronically signed the memorandum over the weekend and are expected to sign it again in person on Friday.The draft text also refers to a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, to be financed through private equity from several countries. It says the US would work to end all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Gaza death toll rises past 1,000 after ceasefire as Israeli control expands
More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was agreed in October, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The latest figure, put at 1,005 deaths, comes as the humanitarian situation in the enclave remains severe and the ceasefire has not moved into its second phase. That next stage was meant to address Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas, but no agreement has been reached on how to implement it.The row says Israeli forces have continued attacks across Gaza despite the ceasefire, while also expanding their control on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 18:32 LONDON
Trump delays DNI confirmation amid legislative standoff over surveillance and voter ID
President Donald Trump has delayed the confirmation of his nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, in a move tied to a broader legislative standoff in Washington. Trump said acting DNI Bill Pulte will remain in the role for now while he presses lawmakers to act on surveillance and voter identification legislation. The decision affects leadership of the office that oversees the United States intelligence community.Trump announced the change in a Truth Social post on Wednesday and said Clayton had been due to appear before a Senate confirmation hearing that afternoon. According to the post, Trump directed Clayton not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 18:06 LONDON
Suspected militant killed in Manipur encounter amid intensified security operations
One person has been killed in an alleged encounter in Churachandpur district in India's Manipur state as security forces step up operations in areas affected by recent community violence. Police said the incident took place on 16 June between Molphei and Songkong villages, where a joint column of the Assam Rifles and the Army was operating against suspected militants. The case has triggered competing claims, with Kuki-Zo groups and a local BJP legislator alleging the dead man was a civilian and calling for an inquiry.According to the Manipur police statement, one suspected militant was killed during the encounter and an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
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Makerfield by-election enters final campaign push amid Labour leadership stakes
Candidates in the Makerfield by-election are making their final appeals to voters as campaigning enters its last phase before Thursday's poll. The contest has taken on national significance because Labour candidate Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership if he wins the seat and returns to Westminster. Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, a plumber and local councillor, is seen as Burnham's main rival in the constituency.The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Makerfield MP Josh Simons, who stood down to make way for Burnham's attempt to win the seat. Burnham, who is Greater... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 17:02 LONDON
Tehran under bombardment as photojournalist documents war at home
Tehran is described as coming under bombardment in a new documentary account centred on Iranian photojournalist Majid Saeedi. The film follows him as he documents war in his home city after conflict erupts in Iran. It shows bombed neighbourhoods, public gatherings and scenes of daily life in the capital as the fighting transforms the city around him.The account says Saeedi has spent years photographing war and its aftermath in other countries, but is now recording devastation in Tehran itself. It says he is working alone and facing internet outages and isolation while trying to preserve images of a city under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:30 LONDON
Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket fire continue in southern Lebanon amid US-Iran deal talks
Israeli air and drone strikes continued in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, with reported attacks in Tyre, Bint Jbeil, Kfar Tebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Hezbollah also fired rockets towards Israeli forces near Kfar Tebnit, according to the supplied material. The exchanges came despite a US-Iran agreement expected to be formally signed on Friday, underscoring how the Lebanon front remains active as diplomacy advances.The Lebanese state-run National News Agency said Israeli drones carried out three attacks in Tyre that caused injuries, while another drone targeted the Bint Jbeil district in Nabatieh. Separate reports said Israeli forces struck the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 15:01 LONDON
Leaked US-Iran framework draft adds detail on sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz reopening
A leaked draft of the US-Iran framework has added further detail to the diplomatic process under discussion in Switzerland. The reported 14-point text says Iran would pledge never to produce nuclear weapons and would immediately begin reopening the Strait of Hormuz. It also says the United States would provide sanctions relief and a $300 billion reconstruction fund, although the document has not been officially confirmed by Washington or Tehran.The draft appears to have circulated during G7 meetings and, according to the supplied reporting, was shared by the US delegation with other leaders. One diplomat described it as a roughly two-page... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
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Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking
Bolivia says it has signed a new co-operation deal with the United States to combat drug trafficking, in a move officials describe as part of a thaw in relations between the two countries. The foreign ministry said the agreement will see Washington provide up to $20m to train and equip Bolivian forces. It was signed in La Paz and is aimed at strengthening institutions involved in public security, criminal investigations and the fight against organised crime.The ministry said the deal comes less than two weeks after President Rodrigo Paz named Ernesto Justiniano, previously described as the country's "drug czar", as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 13:35 LONDON
Flash flooding hits Jaén after torrential 20-minute downpour
A violent burst of rain has caused flash flooding in the Spanish city of Jaén, turning streets into fast-moving channels and prompting an emergency response. The downpour struck around 8pm local time on Tuesday and lasted about 20 minutes, according to the supplied report. Water swept through parts of the city and surrounding areas, leaving roads, terraces and lower-lying spaces inundated.Local weather officials said about 30 litres of rain fell in that short period. Police and firefighters received 110 calls about flooding in garages and basements, showing how quickly the storm overwhelmed parts of the city. Council officials declared a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia home kills one, injures seven
A Russian drone strike on a home in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed one person and injured seven others, according to the supplied report. Emergency crews worked for several hours to bring a blaze under control after the attack, which left parts of the roof and upper floors destroyed. Thick smoke rose above the neighbourhood as firefighters, police officers and rescue teams responded at the scene.The report says air raid warnings repeatedly interrupted the operation, forcing civilians and emergency workers to take shelter multiple times. Video from the scene showed rescue workers pausing their efforts as alerts sounded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 08:59 LONDON
US legal briefing says Grok AI supported strikes on Iran
A US government legal briefing has said Elon Musk's Grok artificial intelligence tool was used in support of military operations targeting Iran. The filing, dated June 15, was cited in reporting on a dispute over gas turbines at xAI's data centre. It links the chatbot to military targeting through the Pentagon's Project Maven programme.According to the briefing, federal prosecutors argued that the lawsuit over xAI's power supply could affect national, economic and energy security because the company's AI systems support military operations. The filing cited sworn testimony from Pentagon AI chief Cameron Stanley, who said Grok is already being deployed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
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G7 summit in Evian turns to AI and social media security on final day
On the final day of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, leaders are set to focus on the security risks posed by artificial intelligence and social media. The discussions come as the three-day meeting draws to a close, with French President Emmanuel Macron due to host US President Donald Trump for dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the summit. Final statements are also expected on the Middle East and Ukraine, adding to an already crowded agenda.The technology session is expected to bring together senior figures from the AI sector, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Arthur... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 05:01 LONDON
FBI says it foiled White House UFC attack plot as five men are charged
The FBI says it has arrested five men across four US states over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House, with prosecutors saying the plan involved explosive-laden drones, sniper fire and a second wave of attackers. The Department of Justice said the men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder after what it described as a multi-state operation. The alleged target was Sunday's invite-only event on the White House South Lawn, which drew an estimated 4,300 people inside the venue and another 85,000 watching nearby.The suspects were identified as Tycen C Proper, 19, Bryan Omar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
Trump rebukes Israel over Lebanon strikes at G7 as tensions rise
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Israel's military tactics in Lebanon, saying it was unnecessary to bomb apartment buildings while targeting Hezbollah militants. He made the remarks at the G7 summit in France, where he also said Israel had been fighting Hezbollah for too long and that too many people had been killed. The comments amount to a rare public rebuke of a close US ally and come as the conflict in Lebanon remains tied to wider regional diplomacy.Trump said he had a "great relationship" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but added that he should be "more responsible"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 01:29 LONDON
France and Britain ready military mission to help reopen Strait of Hormuz as deployment nears
France says a military mission assembled with Britain and other partners is ready to deploy to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran deal ending the Middle East war. The plan is focused on restoring shipping through the narrow waterway, which carries around 20 percent of the world's oil, and on reassuring commercial operators that traffic can resume safely. French officials say the coalition has been built since March and now has enough resources to move from planning to deployment.French President Emmanuel Macron said about 20 countries have made concrete contributions, with four already present in the region.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
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Lebanese residents rush back to southern homes after US-Iran deal announcement
Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the conflict in the south are moving back towards their homes after news of a US-Iran deal, despite warnings from Lebanese authorities to wait until conditions improve. The return flow is being reported in areas including Ain Baal in the Tyre district, where residents had previously fled bombardment and sought shelter elsewhere. The movement comes as Israeli forces are still said to occupy nearly 20% of Lebanon, leaving the security picture uncertain.The supplied report says the return began after the ceasefire announcement, with cars and motorcycles heading south carrying families who had spent months in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 15:31 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz reopening as Trump says route will be fully open by Friday
US President Donald Trump has said the Strait of Hormuz will be "totally re-opened" from Friday, as the United States and Iran prepare to formally sign a pre-agreement aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. The latest comments add a clearer timetable to a deal that both sides announced over the weekend, but which still leaves major questions unresolved. The signing is expected to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday.According to the confirmed details, the arrangement is being described as an initial ceasefire rather than a final peace settlement. The truce is meant to hold while negotiators... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 13:59 LONDON
Trump touts US-Iran ceasefire framework at G7 as Geneva signing nears
US President Donald Trump has said the conflict with Iran is now "finished" and warned that Tehran would face severe consequences if it tries to obtain a nuclear weapon. Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, he said the ceasefire framework with Iran was a "wall to a nuclear weapon" and that the only issue that mattered to him was ensuring Iran never gets one. He also said the focus of US diplomacy would now shift to Ukraine, signalling that the Iran file is moving into a new phase.Trump said a memorandum of understanding between the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
China backs Myanmar leadership during Min Aung Hlaing visit to Beijing
China has publicly backed Myanmar's political leadership during a state visit by Min Aung Hlaing to Beijing, where the two sides signed 18 cooperation documents. The agreements covered areas including free trade, disaster assistance, cross-border transport, health and media. The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People and was preceded by a state welcoming ceremony.Chinese President Xi Jinping told Min Aung Hlaing that he wanted to carry forward what he described as the brotherly friendship between the two peoples and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation. Xi also said China supports all parties in Myanmar advancing peace and reconciliation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Wildfires burn through Riverside County in southern California as evacuations ordered
Wildfires have burned through more than 2,000 acres in Riverside County in southern California, prompting evacuation orders in parts of the area. Shelters have been set up for displaced residents as crews work to contain the blaze. Aerial footage showed a helicopter dropping water on the fire as it spread through the night.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said more than 40 fire engines and over 250 personnel had been deployed to tackle the fire. The incident was reported on Monday, with the flames still active as vehicles were seen travelling on roads close to the affected area.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
US-Iran ceasefire deal advances as Vance says Trump could resume strikes if Tehran breaks it
US Vice President JD Vance has said President Donald Trump could resume military strikes against Iran if Tehran fails to honour the newly announced deal with Washington. In an interview with Fox News, Vance also raised the possibility of a blockade being reimposed if Iran does not meet its commitments. The remarks add a sharper security warning to a deal that has already been presented as a step towards ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Vance said the agreement was signed digitally on Sunday and that no funds had been released to Iran. He said Tehran would only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 10:59 LONDON
US primary elections underway in several states ahead of midterms
Voters are heading to the polls in Alabama, California, Georgia, Oklahoma and Washington, DC, as the United States holds a new round of primary elections ahead of November's midterm contest. The primaries are part of the process of choosing party candidates for the general election, with control of Congress at stake later this year. In Alabama, the Republican runoff for a Senate seat has emerged as one of the most closely watched races.The Alabama contest pits former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson against Republican Congressman Barry Moore, who is backed by President Donald Trump. A first-round vote on 19 May did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 10:34 LONDON
US B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base as eight aboard are confirmed dead
Officials at Edwards Air Force Base in California have now confirmed that all eight people aboard a US Air Force B-52 bomber were killed when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. The crash happened at about 11:20am local time on Monday during a routine test mission, and the aircraft burst into flames as it hit the ground. Military officials said the scene was heavily charred, with very little left of the bomber visible after the fire.Colonel James Hayes, the deputy commander for the 412 Test Wing at Edwards, said the military had reviewed footage of the accident and concluded there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 10:05 LONDON
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Iran and US MoU advances as officials say Hormuz will reopen by Friday
US and Iranian officials are describing their memorandum of understanding as having been signed electronically, with the latest statements saying the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" by Friday. The deal is presented as ending fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and as extending the ceasefire that has been in place since April. The reported agreement remains a major development because it links the war, maritime access and wider regional security in one package.According to the supplied material, US President Donald Trump said the MoU was "all signed" electronically. Officials said the document was signed by Trump, US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
Netanyahu says fight with Iran is not over after US-Iran preliminary deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel's fight with Iran is "not over", despite the announcement of a preliminary peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. Speaking at a televised press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, he said the joint US-Israeli military campaign had saved Israel from what he described as "nuclear annihilation". He also said the operation had destroyed much of Iran's nuclear and missile capability.Netanyahu said Israeli forces had "neutralised" nuclear scientists, "decapitated" the leadership of what he called the terror regime, and destroyed nuclear facilities and missile factories. He said Israel would not allow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 05:31 LONDON
US-Iran deal moves ahead as war toll and global disruption mount
The planned US-Iran agreement has now been described as a real ceasefire and memorandum of understanding, marking a further step in a conflict that has already had wide-reaching consequences. The latest reporting says the deal is intended to halt the war after a fragile ceasefire period, rather than simply signal another diplomatic announcement. It comes after earlier confusion over whether the agreement would be signed in person or electronically.The new account says the war has killed more than 3,400 people and damaged or destroyed tens of thousands of homes. It also says the fighting has caused disruption to food and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
EU formally launches accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova amid long reform path
The European Union has formally launched accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking the start of a process that could take years to complete. The opening was marked by an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg, where Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka took part as the first stage of negotiations began. The move is a significant diplomatic step for both countries, but it does not by itself guarantee eventual membership.The talks begin with the opening of five key chapters in the accession process, which requires candidate countries to align their laws and institutions with EU rules across 35 policy areas. Kachka... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 22:29 LONDON
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UN condemns sharp rise in drone strikes killing civilians in Sudan
The United Nations human rights chief has condemned a sharp rise in drone warfare in Sudan, saying more than 1,000 civilians were killed in drone strikes between January and May 2026. The warning was delivered in Geneva as the conflict in Sudan entered its fourth year, with the fighting continuing between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The UN said the escalation is deepening an already severe human rights crisis.Volker Turk told the UN Human Rights Council that the conflict had "expanded and escalated" and that his office had documented more than 1,000 civilian deaths from drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
KNDS unveils new Franco-German battle tank at Eurosatory near Paris
Franco-German defence group KNDS has unveiled a new battle tank at the Eurosatory defence exhibition near Paris. The vehicle, called CAPINT, was presented as a stopgap option for the French army's ageing Leclerc fleet. The launch comes a week after France and Germany dropped their joint FCAS fighter jet programme, underlining fresh strain in European defence cooperation.KNDS said CAPINT combines a German-produced chassis with a French-made gun. The company described the name as standing for "intermediary capability" and said the tank is intended to strengthen French Army capabilities while also helping to pave the way for the Franco-German Main Ground... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 15:09 LONDON
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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn
A report published on 15 June says Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a deal on Iran and a UFC cage fight staged on the White House South Lawn. The account describes the event as taking place in Washington and presents it as a combined political and sporting spectacle. No further verified detail is available in the supplied material about the terms of the Iran deal or the fight itself.The report gives the date as 15 June 2026 and identifies the White House South Lawn as the venue for the cage fight. It also says the Iran deal was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
Trump backs Mike Collins in Georgia Republican Senate runoff
Donald Trump has endorsed US Representative Mike Collins in Georgia's Republican runoff for the state's open Senate contest, setting up a direct clash with Governor Brian Kemp, who supports Derek Dooley. The runoff will decide who becomes the Republican nominee to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November. The endorsement was made in a post on Trump's Truth Social account.Trump described Collins as a strong supporter of his Make America Great Again movement and called him a "true friend, fighter, and WARRIOR". Collins and Dooley are due to face each other in the runoff on Tuesday after neither secured enough... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 17:05 LONDON
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal in London talks
The UK and Japan have agreed an £18bn investment package during talks in London between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Japan's leader Sanae Takaichi. The announcement was made after the two sides met business leaders at Downing Street on Sunday. It covers infrastructure, financial services, offshore wind, nuclear technology and research cooperation.Downing Street said Japanese firms will spend more than £9bn on UK infrastructure and financial services, with up to £9bn also earmarked for UK offshore wind. Officials said the package could create tens of thousands of jobs, although it was not immediately clear how much of the total... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 17:02 LONDON
US orders Anthropic to block foreign access to new AI models amid security concerns
The US government has ordered Anthropic to suspend foreign access to its newest AI models, in a move that highlights the growing use of export controls in advanced technology. The directive affects the company's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models and applies to foreign nationals both inside and outside the United States. Anthropic said the order was issued on national security grounds and came shortly after the models were released.According to the company, the instruction covers foreign national employees as well as other foreign users. The order was described as an export-control directive, but the government has not publicly set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
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US-Iran talks move to Hormuz leverage and nuclear limits as deal hopes build
Iran's foreign minister has given the clearest indication yet that Tehran wants to preserve leverage over the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Washington continue. Abbas Araghchi said Iran would keep a presence over the waterway and suggested a negotiated framework could allow the collection of a "service fee" for vessels using it. He also said Iranian forces would intervene when necessary, while acknowledging that international law does not permit a toll on ships passing through the strait.The remarks come as the two sides appear to be edging closer to an agreement, but remain divided over the scope of any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
Clashes at Kinshasa rally over proposed DRC term-limit change
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed rival political groups with tear gas after clashes broke out at an opposition rally outside parliament in Kinshasa. The demonstration was held against a proposed law that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to remain in power beyond his current two-term limit. The rally was organised by the opposition coalition C64 and was broken up after fighting involving pro-government activists.Among those injured was opposition leader Martin Fayulu, who was seen with blood around his eyes and shirt as supporters helped him. Prince Epenge, another opposition figure, was also reported to have been slightly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
Ukraine strikes on Russian energy infrastructure acknowledged by Putin, as damage is admitted
President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, depots, pipelines and fuel supplies are causing damage to the Russian economy and society. His comments came after weeks of intensifying attacks on energy and logistics infrastructure, including what was described as a Kyiv-claimed strike on a key oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk the previous night. Putin said the attacks were intended to sow confusion, but insisted they would not divide society or cause lasting economic harm.The remarks were carried by Russia's state-owned TASS news agency and were made on Friday. Putin said Russia was recovering quickly and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
US to cut NATO air and naval assets in Europe, raising alliance concerns
The United States is planning to sharply reduce air and naval assets assigned to NATO operations in Europe, according to reports cited by European officials. The move would affect fighter jets, maritime reconnaissance aircraft and several major naval platforms, including an aircraft carrier and a submarine. It comes amid wider concern in Europe about Washington's commitment to the alliance's military posture.The reported changes include cutting the number of F-16 and F-15E fighter jets allocated to NATO from about 150 to 100. Maritime surveillance aircraft would also be reduced from 26 to 15, while eight aerial refuelling aircraft are expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
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France and Germany terminate FCAS fighter jet project, dealing blow to European defence autonomy
France and Germany have ended their joint Future Combat Air System programme, a project intended to produce a sixth-generation fighter jet for Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Monday that the scheme is being terminated, according to the supplied material. The decision marks a significant setback for European defence cooperation and for efforts to reduce reliance on the United States for security.The move comes after years of disagreement over the project, which was designed as a landmark partnership involving France, Germany and Spain. The supplied material says the dispute centred on the role of France's Dassault Aviation, although the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Nigeria says more than 13,000 militants killed in past year amid ongoing insecurity
Nigeria's president has said the military has killed more than 13,000 "terrorists" in the past year, in a national address delivered on Democracy Day. Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the figure reflected gains in the fight against armed groups and criminal gangs, even as the country continues to face mass kidnappings and attacks in several regions. He also said 124,000 fighters and dependants had laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.Tinubu made the remarks in a televised speech marking Democracy Day, which commemorates the end of military rule and the restoration of democracy in 1999. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
Belfast unrest spreads for a second day after stabbing attack
Anti-immigrant unrest continued in Belfast on Thursday, with reports of racist attacks, arson and fresh fear among ethnic minority residents. The disorder has spread across parts of the Northern Irish capital after a knife attack earlier in the week, and some families have now been evacuated and are sheltering outside the city. Residents described a climate of intimidation as homes and businesses believed to belong to ethnic minorities were targeted.The unrest is linked to the stabbing case in which a 30-year-old Sudanese national has been charged with attempted murder. The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, remains in hospital with severe injuries to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
Israel's Lebanon buffer zone raises fears over maritime resources
Israel's imposition of a security buffer zone in southern Lebanon is drawing concern that it could become a longer-term attempt to control territory with potential oil and gas reserves. The zone, announced after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, is said to extend into Mediterranean waters and into Lebanon's exclusive economic zone. That has raised questions not only about the land border but also about maritime boundaries and resource rights.According to the reported details, the map of the buffer zone was announced on 19 April by Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army's Arabic-language spokesperson. The line, which Israel calls the Yellow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:03 LONDON
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Sudan drone strike hits funeral procession in el-Obeid, killing at least four
A drone strike has hit a funeral procession at a cemetery in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, killing at least four people and injuring several others. Two rights groups said the attack took place as mourners gathered at the burial site. They blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for the strike.Emergency Lawyers said the cemetery attack was part of a series of drone strikes that began on Wednesday evening and left at least 23 people dead in total. The group said drones also struck homes in a residential neighbourhood, the airport district and areas around an army base. Sudan Doctors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
Iran threatens SpaceX and Starlink-linked assets in West Asia
Iran's military has said it will consider Elon Musk's companies, including SpaceX's Starlink internet service, as potential targets in West Asia, according to Iranian state media. The warning was framed as part of Tehran's retaliation against renewed US attacks. A regional Starlink ground station was specifically mentioned as a possible target.The report said Iran was targeting "all interests related to economic holdings managed by Elon Musk in West Asia". It cited an "informed source" saying the Islamic Republic reserves the right to attack facilities linked to Musk-managed holdings in the region and in occupied territories. The warning appeared around the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 16:37 LONDON
US inflation rises to three-year high as energy costs climb
US consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years in May, with inflation reaching 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase, from 3.8% in April, was driven largely by higher energy costs and petrol prices linked to the war in Iran. It was the third month in a row that the Consumer Price Index has increased, adding to pressure on households and reinforcing concerns about how quickly the shock is feeding through to the wider economy.The latest figures were accompanied by unusually direct political comments from President Donald Trump, who said at the White House... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 02:31 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 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
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The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
