Europe closes lower as gold, silver and platinum slide, while Brent crude extends gains
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, DAX, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 all in the red. The session was marked by a sharp pullback in precious metals, a firmer Brent crude price, and a mixed FX backdrop that left sterling slightly stronger against the dollar while the euro eased. The move lower in stocks came alongside notable weakness in gold, silver and platinum, suggesting a broader risk-off tone and some rotation away from recent haven trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Netanyahu orders major West Bank offensive after Hebron checkpoint attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a major offensive in Hebron after a checkpoint shooting that killed two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian gunmen. Israeli forces were reported going house to house in parts of the city as the operation expanded beyond the immediate scene of the attack. Netanyahu also threatened to broaden the assault across the occupied West Bank, saying the response could reach a scale not seen since the Six-Day War.The attack took place on Friday at a military checkpoint near Hebron and triggered an immediate security response. According to the information provided, the two gunmen were identified... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON
Ukraine strikes five Russian data centres, disrupting cloud, payments and navigation
Ukrainian drones struck five data centres linked to some of Russia's largest technology companies in October, according to the supplied report, disrupting cloud services, payment systems and navigation apps across the country. The attacks hit facilities associated with Yandex, Sber and VKontakte in several regions of Russia. The incidents were spread across the month and affected infrastructure that supports a large share of Russia's consumer internet services.The reported strikes took place on 7, 9, 11, 14 and 18 October. Three Yandex facilities were hit in Sasovo in the Ryazan region, Kaluga and Vladimir, while a Sber data centre in Balakovo... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 15:02 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Small Caps and Banks Outperform While Gold, Silver and Chip Stocks Slide
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as the Russell 2000 and financials led gains while the S&P 500, Nasdaq and several high-beta groups slipped. The sharpest pressure showed up in precious metals and chip-related stocks, with gold, silver, palladium and SOXX all lower. The move points to a rotation away from crowded defensive and AI-linked trades, even as small caps and banks found support. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Coal mine explosion in northwestern Turkey kills two and leaves one miner trapped
An explosion at a coal mine in northwestern Turkey has killed at least two miners and left one person trapped underground, according to local authorities. The blast happened in the town of Gelik in Zonguldak province, an area with a long history of coal mining. Emergency crews were sent to the site after the explosion, which was caused by firedamp, a flammable gas found in mines.Zonguldak governor Osman Hacibektasoglu said eight people were in the tunnel when the explosion occurred at around 10:00 local time. Seven miners were rescued, while two of those taken to hospital later died. Five people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Typhoon Champi paralyses Taiwan as regional tensions and political strains build
Taiwan has been brought to a near standstill by Typhoon Champi, with schools and offices closed, hundreds of flights cancelled and emergency crews responding as casualties rise and power outages spread across the island. 🔗In the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates said an oil spill has affected beaches in Umm Al Quwain, while attacks on vessels continue in Gulf waters near the Strait of Hormuz, adding to concern over shipping security in the region. 🔗Israel has tightened restrictions in the West Bank after a deadly shooting near Hebron, where five Israelis were wounded before two gunmen were killed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON
UK households urged to prepare emergency supplies as Storm Austen cuts power and fresh warnings follow
Households across the UK are being urged to think more seriously about emergency supplies after Storm Austen left nearly 7,000 homes without power. Fresh weather warnings have also been issued as Storm Boleo approaches, with the Met Office warning of conditions that could pose a danger to life. The immediate focus is on keeping people safe through the next spell of severe weather, while officials and commentators are also highlighting the need for basic household preparedness.The latest disruption comes after Storm Austen hit the country overnight, causing widespread power cuts in parts of the UK. The figure of nearly 7,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 12:14 LONDON
UAE closes beaches after oil spill hits Umm Al Quwain amid Hormuz tanker attacks
The United Arab Emirates has reported an oil spill affecting beaches in Umm Al Quwain, as attacks on vessels continue in Gulf waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said it had detected a tanker oil spill affecting the emirate's beaches and that the coastline had been closed. Authorities said teams immediately began containment, cordoning, clean-up and remediation work to limit environmental damage.The spill comes amid a period of repeated maritime incidents in the region, with frequent attacks on ships reported in recent weeks near the Strait of Hormuz. The maritime security agency UKMTO... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Europe opens lower as energy shock lifts Brent, while gold and miners retreat
Executive summary: European equities started the session under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower at the open. Brent crude jumped more than 4%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium sold off sharply, pointing to a fast rotation in commodity leadership. FX moves were comparatively contained, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro slightly weaker. The pattern suggests investors are reacting to a mix of higher energy costs, softer haven demand and a broader risk-off tone across cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as risk-off wave hits equities, metals and energy
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended broadly lower, with Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea leading regional losses as investors rotated away from risk. The sharpest moves came in commodities, where gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell, while natural gas posted the biggest percentage drop in the dataset. The yen strengthened modestly against the dollar, and the offshore yuan also firmed, suggesting a partial safe-haven bid even as equities and cyclical assets weakened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Israel arrests 36 Palestinians across the West Bank amid olive-harvest attacks
Israeli forces arrested 36 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as attacks on Palestinian farmers and their land intensified during the olive harvest. The arrests were reported in several governorates, including Jenin, Hebron, Nablus and Jerusalem. The latest figures point to a widening pattern of disruption during a period that is already highly sensitive for rural communities.In Jenin governorate, forces raided towns and villages and arrested 10 people, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing the Palestinian Prisoner's Society. In Hebron governorate, Wafa said Israeli forces arrested former prisoner Shorok al-Badan in Tuqu, along with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Heavy Pressure as Asia-Pacific Sells Off on Risk-Off Commodities, Stronger Yen and China Weakness
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened sharply lower, led by a steep drop in Hong Kong and a broad retreat across Japan, Korea and Australia. The move came alongside weaker commodities, including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, WTI crude and natural gas, while the yen strengthened and the dollar softened against the yuan. The scale of the declines points to a risk-off session, with investors reassessing growth, energy and policy expectations at the start of Tokyo trading. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Nasdaq sinks on AI fatigue, Dow and small caps hold up
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished with a sharp split on the day, as mega-cap tech and chip shares led a broad Nasdaq retreat while the Dow and Russell 2000 managed gains. Meta’s steep drop, weakness in Nvidia and the SOXX chip complex, and a slide in crude and natural gas weighed on risk appetite, while banks, energy and some cyclicals outperformed. The move underscores a rotation away from crowded AI winners and toward parts of the market tied more closely to rates, value and domestic growth. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on suspected ISIL cell near Damascus
Syrian security forces have carried out a raid on a suspected ISIL cell in Rankous, in the western Damascus countryside, leaving two internal security officers dead and five others wounded. The Interior Ministry said the operation took place on Thursday morning and targeted a group suspected of planning attacks in the area. Officials said the suspects refused to surrender, and gunfire broke out during the raid.According to the ministry, five alleged ISIL members were killed and six others were arrested. Weapons and explosive belts were also seized during the operation, which the ministry described as part of wider efforts to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
European markets slip at the close as France and commodities weigh on sentiment
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with France leading the regional decline and the FTSE 100 also under pressure. The move came alongside a sharp drop in gold, silver and platinum, a slide in natural gas, and a firmer Brent crude price. Currency moves were comparatively modest, with sterling stronger against the dollar and the euro little changed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Sells Off, Energy and Banks Hold Up
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a clear split, as the Dow Jones rose while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipped, pressured by a sharp drop in AI and chip shares. Energy and financials outperformed early, helped by firmer relative demand for those groups even as crude oil, gold and several industrial metals moved lower. Bitcoin and Ether were slightly weaker, while the dollar eased against the yen and yuan. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as DAX outperforms, energy and metals diverge, and sterling firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, led by a stronger DAX and a firmer Euro Stoxx 50, while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 slipped. Brent crude rose, natural gas and precious metals fell sharply, and the euro and pound both edged higher against the dollar. The move set points to a market balancing stronger risk appetite in parts of Europe against pressure from commodity swings and currency shifts. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Sharply Lower as Hong Kong Leads Selloff, Oil and Gold Ease
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session under pressure, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng posting the steepest regional decline and Japan’s Nikkei 225 also falling sharply. Commodities were broadly weaker, led by a drop in WTI crude, while gold and silver slipped and the yen strengthened against the dollar. Australia bucked the regional tone with a modest gain, but the broader message from the close was risk reduction across equities and cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Ireland votes to scrap UN approval step for overseas peacekeeping missions
Irish lawmakers have voted to remove the United Nations approval requirement from the process for sending military peacekeepers overseas, in a move that has triggered a sharp debate over the country's military neutrality. The Dail, Ireland's lower house of parliament, approved the legislation by 79 votes to 71 on Wednesday. The bill would end one part of the so-called triple lock, which currently requires government, parliamentary and UN approval before more than 12 members of the defence forces can be deployed abroad.The government says the change is needed so Ireland can respond more quickly to crises without waiting for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Nikkei Retreats, Hang Seng Slides and Energy Prices Ease
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading opened with a risk-off tone, led by declines in Japan and Hong Kong, while South Korea and Australia posted gains. The Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both slipped, the Hang Seng fell sharply, and the Kospi advanced more than 3%. In commodities, WTI crude and natural gas dropped, gold eased, while silver and ether moved higher. The yen was little changed against the dollar, and the yuan strengthened modestly. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Sudan market strike kills 153 as Middle East tensions and Ukraine diplomacy intensify
A drone strike on a market in Sudan's disputed Abyei border region killed at least 153 people, according to a local official, and a fire at a nearby fuel depot was still burning as emergency crews struggled to respond. 🔗In the Middle East, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two oil tankers were hit by mines it had laid in the Strait of Hormuz, setting both vessels on fire, while Iran and Russia deepened their alignment as Sergey Lavrov backed Tehran during talks in the Iranian capital. 🔗 🔗Yemen also saw fresh violence, with a powerful blast reported in Aden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Taiwan prosecutors indict five over alleged plot against comedian after Xi criticism
Taiwanese prosecutors have charged five men over an alleged plot to injure comedian Huang Yi-hao after he mocked Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party on stage. The case centres on an alleged attempt to ram a car into Huang while he was riding home on a scooter in New Taipei. Prosecutors say the plan was linked to a mainland China-based individual identified only as "K".According to the New Taipei prosecutors, K allegedly paid the defendants to hurt Huang badly enough to require hospital treatment. They said a GPS tracker was allegedly attached to the comedian's scooter months... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
Italy tightens protest laws as unrest spreads to Milan, Bologna and Turin
Italy has approved a new package of security measures after youth-led protests over living costs and school conditions turned violent in Milan and spread to other northern cities. The cabinet backed the deployment of 500 troops to Milan until the end of the year, while also introducing a new offence of violent participation in public demonstrations. The measures take effect immediately, according to the supporting report.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said vandalism and theft were not protest, but criminality, as she unveiled the decree. The Defence Ministry said the troops will help maintain security at key sites, increase surveillance of sensitive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 17:05 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as DAX leads gains, sterling firms and natural gas slides sharply
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with Germany’s DAX outperforming and the FTSE 100 edging higher, while France’s CAC 40 slipped. Commodity moves were more dramatic, led by a sharp drop in natural gas and firmer precious metals. In FX, sterling strengthened against the dollar and the euro also gained modestly, while Brent crude eased and gold finished lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Mixed as Dow and Russell Lead, Tech and Chips Lag on Oil and Rate Sensitivity
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a clear rotation away from mega-cap tech and semiconductors and toward cyclicals, banks, defense and small caps. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 were higher, while the Nasdaq Composite, XLK and SOXX were lower. Energy prices fell sharply, with WTI crude and natural gas both under pressure, while bitcoin, ether and financials advanced. The move suggests investors are favoring broader market participation and rate-sensitive value exposure at the open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
Italy approves tougher protest rules and sends 500 troops to Milan after unrest
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the Council of Ministers has approved a decree introducing new public security measures after violence in Milan and other Italian cities over the weekend. She described scenes in which shops were ransacked, windows smashed and police officers attacked, and said the government would respond with additional legal and operational measures. Meloni said the decree adds to earlier measures, including biometric recognition and artificial intelligence tools intended to identify people hiding behind hoodies. She said the government wants to stop violence that she described as unacceptable and prevent it from becoming normalised. One central element... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 13:01 LONDON
Europe Opens Mixed as FTSE Edges Higher, CAC Slides and FX Moves Lift Sterling
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 inched higher while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. Sterling strengthened against the dollar, gold and natural gas fell, and Brent crude held firmer. The move set points to a market balancing energy, FX and commodity signals against a softer continental equity backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo close: Nikkei edges higher as Hong Kong and Seoul slide, oil and gold ease while Australia outperforms
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 posting a modest gain while Hong Kong and Seoul led regional losses. Commodities were broadly softer, led by WTI crude and gold, while the Australian market outperformed. FX moves were contained, with the yen slightly weaker and the yuan firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
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NATO boosts Black Sea patrols after deadly drone attacks
NATO is sending additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea after a series of deadly suspected drone attacks in the region. The alliance said the move follows discussions by the North Atlantic Council at its Brussels headquarters on Black Sea security. The decision comes amid growing concern that the attacks are affecting civilian shipping close to Romania and Bulgaria.A NATO spokesman said allies will also send explosive exploitation teams and other assets to improve situational awareness through more sensors and data sharing. The alliance has not directly attributed the recent attacks to any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
UK police re-arrest two men over suspected Iran-linked activity near RAF Fairford
Counter-terrorism police in the United Kingdom have re-arrested two men as part of an investigation linked to suspected assistance for Iran's intelligence service near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Police said the case remains live and is being handled under the National Security Act. The development follows an incident on 27 September that triggered a major response around the airbase and nearby homes.The two men are a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual British-Iranian national. Police said the 24-year-old was first arrested on 27 September, while the 25-year-old was first arrested on 1 October. Until Tuesday, both had been released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Myanmar releases first images of detained Aung San Suu Kyi in two months after King Charles package
Myanmar's military-backed authorities have released new images of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi after saying they delivered a package from King Charles III to her. The government said the parcel included two books and sealed diplomatic correspondence, and that home ministry officials met her on Monday to hand it over. The pictures are the first publicised images of Suu Kyi in two months.According to a statement from the authorities, the books were about soil, reflecting the British monarch's known interest in gardening and the environment. The images released alongside the statement show Suu Kyi meeting two men whose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 12:41 LONDON
Rashida Tlaib urges US arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab killing
A United States lawmaker has called on authorities to arrest and investigate an Israeli soldier she says is linked to the killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza. Rashida Tlaib said reports indicated that Sean Glass was in the United States and argued that officials had a legal duty to act. Her intervention has added fresh political pressure to an already sensitive case that has drawn international attention.In a social media post on Monday, Tlaib said the United States, as a party to the Genocide Convention and the Geneva Conventions, was obligated to arrest and investigate Glass for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Saudi ex-OpenAI worker accused in recording-device case amid alleged Saudi support
US prosecutors have expanded their allegations against a former OpenAI worker accused of secretly planting a recording device in one of the company's meeting rooms. In a California court filing, they said Abdulrahman Alfozan had "considerable support" from the Saudi government and was in frequent communication with a member of the Saudi royal family. They also alleged that a Saudi military official paid for travel for his wife and son after his arrest.The filing says OpenAI found the device on 30 September in a conference room, where it had been plugged into the back of a television and covered with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
HRW alleges Mali military and armed groups committed abuses against civilians
Human Rights Watch has accused Mali's military, its Russia-controlled Africa Corps allies, and opposition armed groups of committing grave abuses against civilians during the country's long-running conflict. In a report released on Monday, the rights group said soldiers and fighters had carried out violations of the laws of war while international organisations and governments largely stood by. The allegations cover attacks and abuses in several parts of Mali, including the north, centre and south.The report says the findings are based on interviews with 30 people, including witnesses, human rights defenders, community leaders, journalists and a Malian soldier, conducted from late... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
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Longyearbyen tap water declared undrinkable after heavy metal contamination linked to thawing permafrost
Residents of Longyearbyen in Svalbard have been told not to drink tap water after heavy metal contamination was detected in the town's supply. The warning affects the main settlement in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago, where the drinking water comes from Isdammen, a dammed lake about 2.5km long. Scientists say the contamination is linked to thawing permafrost and exposed bedrock in one of the fastest-warming places on Earth.The municipality first alerted its 2,600 residents after manganese levels in the water supply were found to be 25 times higher than the 50 micrograms per litre recommended by the Norwegian Institute of Public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:35 LONDON
Ukraine's mass drone strike hits St Petersburg energy and logistics sites as power cuts spread
A large Ukrainian drone attack struck St Petersburg overnight, setting fire to oil and logistics facilities across the city and causing wider disruption in the surrounding region. Local officials said the assault hit the St Petersburg oil terminal, the Ruchi oil depot and industrial warehouses, while a logistics hub and a data centre were also reported to have been targeted. Flights at the city's main airport were restricted for safety reasons, and about 20,000 people were left without electricity in the wider Leningrad region.St Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov said at least one person was killed and five others injured in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes on energy infrastructure as casualties rise
A renewed exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine has left at least two people dead and 17 injured, according to the latest official and local statements. The attacks hit energy, logistics and digital infrastructure in and around Saint Petersburg, while Russian strikes also damaged residential buildings and an educational institution in Zaporizhzhia. The developments come after the collapse of a short-lived "energy ceasefire" that had been announced but not agreed by both sides.In Saint Petersburg, the city's governor, Alexander Beglov, said fires broke out overnight at an oil terminal, an oil depot and industrial warehouses. He also said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Gaza food prices rise after Israel halts commercial shipments
Prices of basic food items are rising in Gaza after commercial shipments were halted for a fifth consecutive day, according to residents and market traders. The disruption has affected Gaza City and other parts of the enclave, where families are already under severe economic strain. People who can afford to do so are buying extra supplies in case the closure continues and shortages deepen.The restrictions were announced on Wednesday, when Israel said commercial goods would no longer enter Gaza. The reported halt has come amid a dispute over fees involving Palestinian merchants and Hamas, which still has some authority in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Rubio to hold Mumbai talks and visit Jamnagar refinery amid India-US tensions
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to visit India in the coming week for talks in Mumbai, rather than New Delhi, in a trip that has drawn political criticism in India. According to the US Department of State, Rubio will meet Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai on Monday before travelling to Jamnagar in Gujarat. The itinerary has become a point of contention because it places the main diplomatic meeting outside the Indian capital and includes a stop at one of the country's most prominent energy sites.The State Department said Rubio is arriving on Sunday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
Trump suspends planned sanctions on Russia's trading partners as criticism grows
US President Donald Trump has suspended sanctions that were due to take effect within 48 hours against countries buying Russian oil or gas. The move reverses a measure approved by Congress about a month earlier and was intended to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The decision has drawn criticism from lawmakers in the United States and from Ukraine.According to the supporting material, Trump signed a decree halting the sanctions shortly before they were due to begin. In the document, he said the decision was in the interests of the United States, but did not explain why.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Ukraine says Russian strikes hit more than 15 energy sites as Starlink limits hamper interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces carried out a large overnight strike on the country's energy infrastructure, hitting more than 15 sites across Ukraine. He said the attack came as interceptor systems were being hampered by speed restrictions linked to Starlink, limiting Ukraine's ability to stop incoming drones. The comments point to two pressures unfolding at once: damage to critical infrastructure and constraints on air defence.Zelenskyy said the system worked at higher speeds when tested in European Union territory, and that Ukrainian officials had been told the restrictions were tied to technical issues. He added that he was discussing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives deepens West Bank harvest tensions
A hardline Israeli rabbinic ruling has intensified outrage in the occupied West Bank after a prominent rabbi said settlers may take olives from Palestinian orchards. The ruling, issued on Friday by Rabbi Dov Lior, comes as attacks on Palestinian farmers continue during the olive harvest season. It adds a new religious and political dimension to a period already marked by repeated violence.According to the supplied report, Lior said Jews are permitted to pick olives from Palestinian land and described the theft as an "additional virtue." He argued that Palestinian landowners had already been compensated in years when they could access... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Rubio arrives in Samarkand as C5+1 Central Asia summit begins
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is arriving in Samarkand for talks with Central Asian ministers as the C5+1 summit gets under way. The meeting runs from Saturday to Tuesday in the Uzbek city, which is one of the region's most prominent diplomatic venues. The summit brings together the United States and the five Central Asian states in a format that has become a key channel for regional engagement.The supporting material says the gathering reflects a more pragmatic and transactional US approach to Central Asia. It also says Washington is seeking to reassert influence in a region that sits... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Australia's first Vietnamese heritage museum opens in Melbourne
Australia's first museum dedicated to Vietnamese-Australian history has opened in Melbourne, marking a new permanent home for the community's refugee story and later achievements. The Vietnamese Museum Australia is focused on the migrant experience from the 1970s through to present-day contributions within the community. It opened in Sunshine, a suburb in Melbourne's west, after a decade-long campaign by Vietnamese-Australians.The museum was officially opened on Saturday by Victorian Premier Ben Carroll, with MPs from across the political divide also attending. The project received bipartisan support, and both the federal and Victorian governments contributed millions of dollars, alongside grassroots community donations. According... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:06 LONDON
Israeli raids and detentions in southern Syria leave families searching for missing relatives
Families in southern Syria are searching for relatives after a series of Israeli checkpoints, raids and arrests in the area, according to accounts gathered from survivors and local residents. One man identified as Ahmed said he was stopped at a checkpoint in his village, taken away and later held in Israel for more than a year. The reporting says at least 51 Syrians are still detained inside Israel, while a small number have been released.Ahmed described being told he would be taken away for only five minutes before being returned, but said he was instead held for an extended period.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:00 LONDON
Christina Block trial in Hamburg deepens as former intelligence chief is arrested in related espionage fallout
Christina Block is on trial in Hamburg over allegations that she ordered the violent abduction of her children from Denmark. The case has drawn intense attention in Germany because it is linked to what investigators describe as the country's biggest espionage scandal in recent history. A separate arrest this month of former intelligence chief August Hanning has added to the fallout, although officials say his case is not part of the Hamburg trial itself.Block, 53, denies knowing about the planned abduction. Prosecutors allege that she and a family lawyer, Andreas Costard, organised the forcible removal of two of her children... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
