Speculation grows over Iran's supreme leader as Mojtaba Khamenei remains absent
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly since he was appointed at the beginning of the Iran war, according to the supplied report. The absence has fuelled speculation inside Iran about the country's leadership and the durability of the succession arrangement. The article says some people in Iran now believe he "doesn't exist at all", reflecting the uncertainty surrounding his role.The report says the younger Khamenei was selected after bombs and missiles struck Iran in February, when the country was already facing war, weak economic growth, water and energy shortages, a weak currency and pressure on most of its regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded after February strikes
US President Donald Trump has said he believes Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but was seriously wounded in the strikes that killed his father. His comments came after fresh reporting and renewed speculation about the younger Khamenei's fate. Trump made the remarks in an interview with conservative commentator Glenn Beck, saying he did not think Khamenei was dead.Trump said the injuries were severe, describing damage to the left side of Khamenei's body, including his arm and leg. He said his view was based in part on the behaviour of Iranian negotiators, whom he said were still seeking a final blessing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 11:03 LONDON
Australian leaders clash over AI data-centre energy rules at national cabinet meeting
Australia's national cabinet is meeting in Sydney with a dispute over proposed standards for artificial intelligence data centres expected to dominate the talks. Premiers and chief ministers are due to sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the federal government pushes a plan that would set national requirements for new facilities. The agenda also includes domestic violence, bird flu, fuel security and gun laws, but the data-centre issue is the clearest source of disagreement.The federal proposal would require developers to bring their own renewable energy and meet parameters on water use and community contributions. Queensland and the Northern Territory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:35 LONDON
Russia intensifies forced recruitment and mobilisation fears amid reports of coercive tactics
Reports from across Russia say security forces are detaining men off the street and pressuring them to sign military contracts, as concern grows over a possible new mobilisation wave linked to the war in Ukraine. The accounts describe a pattern of coercion that has become more visible since mid-2025 and appears to have intensified in August. One of the places repeatedly mentioned is Penza, where footage shared on social media has shown plainclothes men trying to force fighting-age men into vehicles.The reports say the detentions have taken place in several settings, including on the street, at workplaces, on the way... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:33 LONDON
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Australia moves to override Queensland on AI data centre energy rules
Australia's federal government is preparing to settle new energy and water rules for large artificial intelligence data centres at a national cabinet meeting on Wednesday, despite opposition from Queensland. The dispute centres on whether new projects should be required to source power from renewable energy developments, with the state saying it will not support the proposed approach. If agreement cannot be reached, Canberra is expected to legislate to override Queensland.Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has said his government will stand firm against rules that would tie data centre construction to new renewable projects. The Northern Territory government has also indicated it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
