Wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain as death toll rises
More than 300,000 people have now fled homes and holiday accommodation as wildfires continue to burn across France and Spain. Fresh evacuations were ordered around Bordeaux, Madrid and near Toledo, while emergency shelters filled with families who spent the night on camp beds in exhibition halls and gymnasiums. Officials said the fires were still active in both countries and warned that another difficult night lay ahead.The latest figures in the supplied report put the total number displaced at more than 300,000, up from earlier estimates. In France, around 5,000 to 6,000 people spent the night at Bordeaux's exhibition centre, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
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Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China, forcing mass evacuations and transport disruption
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China early Sunday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Guangdong province and disrupting transport in nearby Hong Kong. The storm prompted large-scale evacuations on the mainland and a sharp escalation in weather warnings across the region. Authorities also activated emergency flood responses in several provinces as the system moved inland.China's National Meteorological Centre issued a red alert, the highest level in the country's four-tier typhoon warning system, as the storm approached the coast. Late on Saturday, the centre of the typhoon was about 100 km southeast of Huidong County in Huizhou City, Guangdong,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 05:00 LONDON
Tel Aviv protest arrests after West Bank settler violence, as unrest spreads
Israeli police arrested nine people at a protest in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the occupied West Bank, according to the supplied material. The demonstration took place on Kaplan Street and drew hundreds of people, with organisers saying more than 200 attended. Police said the rally had gone ahead without authorisation and had begun to disrupt public order and block the roadway.The protest was organised by the left-wing Hadash party and its allies, while the Mothers Against Violence protest group said police used force against demonstrators. The arrests came a day after a major escalation in the northern West... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Abandoned Cliff Head oil platform off Dongara sparks cleanup dispute after owners enter administration
An abandoned oil platform off the coast of Dongara in Western Australia has become the focus of a dispute over who will pay for its cleanup and decommissioning. The Cliff Head platform, which has operated since 2006, now sits idle about 11 kilometres offshore after its owners entered voluntary administration in July. Local fishers and conservation groups are urging the federal government to act before the structure poses a risk to crayfishing grounds and marine life.Pilot Energy had been working with Triangle Energy on plans to repurpose the platform, but both companies went into administration in July. The combined value... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 01:29 LONDON
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Pentagon accused of hiding rising US troop casualties in Iran war
The Pentagon is facing accusations that it has withheld or downplayed the scale of US troop casualties in the Iran war, as reported deaths rose to 18 and injuries to about 430. The dispute centres on how and when the defence department has disclosed the figures, with critics saying the public has not been given a clear picture of the conflict's cost. The issue has intensified as the war enters its fifth month and political scrutiny grows ahead of November's midterm elections.According to the supplied reporting, the Pentagon said on Monday that 100 service members had been hurt since 7... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump switched aircraft after reported Iranian proxy threat during NATO summit travel
The reported aircraft swap came as Donald Trump was leaving Turkey after attending the NATO summit in Ankara, with U.S. officials said to have received intelligence about a possible threat involving Iranian proxy forces. According to the supplied account, the Secret Service urged him to change planes because the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 he had used to fly in did not have the same defensive capabilities as the older Air Force One. Trump later said the newer aircraft would fly ahead to RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom for inspection.The report says the intelligence did not necessarily point only to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 1,300 deaths as cases rise to 2,973
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 1,309 deaths, according to government figures released on Saturday, as officials said the virus is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded. The same update put the number of confirmed cases, including deaths, at 2,973 as of Thursday. Health authorities said the outbreak is now moving faster than any previous Ebola epidemic documented in the country.The figures represent a rise of more than 40% in deaths in just five days, and a 27% increase in confirmed cases compared with last Saturday. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo variant, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Wildfires, regional violence and Trump Iran warnings dominate a crowded day
Wildfires dominated the day across Europe and North America, with more than 250,000 people forced from their homes in France and Spain as fast moving blazes stretched emergency services, while thousands of tourists and residents sheltered in Bordeaux after evacuations near the city. 🔗 🔗In Britain, firefighters were still battling a moorland blaze on Tintwistle Moor in the Peak District more than a month after it began, and police in Scotland declared a major incident as the Cairngorms wildfire widened evacuation zones and smoke warnings. In Essex, 20 firefighters were taken to hospital after a blaze at Highlands Farm near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jul 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Iran government and state TV clash over coverage as US talks are discussed
Iran's government has accused the state broadcaster IRIB of censorship after it omitted part of President Masoud Pezeshkian's remarks about negotiations with the United States. The dispute has opened a public rift between two key state institutions at a time when mediators are trying to encourage diplomacy between Tehran and Washington. It also comes against the backdrop of the aftermath of last year's 12-day war with Israel, which Pezeshkian referenced in his speech.The Government Information Council said on Friday that IRIB had cut the section of the president's comments in which he described how talks with Washington had been approved.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Israel detains more than 70 suspects in West Bank after Tell clashes and Nablus hospital raid
Israeli forces said they detained more than 70 suspects in the occupied West Bank between Friday night and Saturday, following a deadly escalation centred on the village of Tell in the north of the territory. The operation came a day after clashes there left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians dead, according to the supplied reports. Residents also reported intensive searches in nearby areas, including an incursion into a hospital in Nablus.The Israeli military said its troops searched more than 300 locations as part of the operation and described those detained as including Hamas affiliates, weapons traffickers and people suspected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Attack on holiday camps in Russian-held Zaporizhzhia kills 11, including four children
Moscow-installed officials in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region said a Ukrainian strike on holiday camps overnight killed 11 people and wounded 14 others. Kremlin-installed regional head Yevgeny Balitsky said four children were among the dead, revising earlier figures that had put the death toll lower. The attack was reported in the seaside village of Kyrylivka, in an area of southeastern Ukraine that remains divided by the war.Balitsky said the wounded included 14 people and accused Ukrainian forces of targeting the camps, adding that the victims had been struck while at the resorts. Ukraine had not immediately commented on the allegation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: West Bank crackdown deepens as Guterres makes rare Syria visit
Israeli forces have arrested nearly 50 Palestinians in the village of Tal, southwest of Nablus, as part of a wider crackdown in the occupied West Bank after a deadly shooting and settler attacks. 🔗In the United States, President Donald Trump switched aircraft as he left Turkey after officials judged a threat involving Iranian proxy forces to be credible during his NATO summit travel. 🔗United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Syria for the first official visit by a serving UN chief in 17 years, landing in Damascus at a moment of renewed diplomatic significance for the country. 🔗India... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jul 2026 12:21 LONDON
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Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as Jazan refinery strike is claimed
The Houthis have claimed a missile strike on the Saudi city of Jazan, with social media footage appearing to show the Saudi Aramco refinery in the area being hit. The claim came after Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeida and on a nearby island, following the group's announcement of a maritime blockade in the Red Sea. Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts for Jazan province after the reported attack, but no official damage assessment was confirmed in the supplied material.According to the rows provided, the Houthis said on Telegram that a Yemeni missile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
New York mayor backs away from pledge to arrest Netanyahu ahead of possible U.S. visit
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped back from a campaign promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city in September. Mamdani said he does not have the legal authority to carry out such an arrest, reversing remarks that had drawn attention ahead of the planned United Nations General Assembly period. The issue has revived questions about the reach of an International Criminal Court warrant and how it would apply in the United States.The warrant in question was issued by the International Criminal Court in November 2024 and accuses Netanyahu of alleged war crimes and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Guterres arrives in Syria for first official UN chief visit in 17 years
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Syria for the first official visit by a serving UN chief in 17 years. He landed at Damascus international airport on Saturday morning and was met by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, according to the Syrian state news agency. The trip is being treated as a diplomatic milestone after Syria's political transition in 2024.During the visit, Guterres is due to meet President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year, as well as al-Shaibani, other government officials and representatives of Syrian civil society. The UN chief is also expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
Netanyahu to visit Washington next week and meet Trump on Tuesday
The planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington next week has been confirmed by both sides, with the White House meeting set for Tuesday. Netanyahu's office said he will travel on Monday and meet US President Donald Trump the following day. The trip will also include attendance at the funeral of former US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office.The latest confirmation came as Trump spoke at a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington. During the speech, he referred to Netanyahu's upcoming trip and made a series of remarks aimed at journalists and political opponents.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 04:59 LONDON
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Trump says Xi and Putin told him China and Russia will not sell weapons to Iran
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Thank you to all the Senators who opposed yet another Dumocrat-led attempt to undermine our National Security. Congratulations to our GREAT Speaker, Mike Johnson, and the House Republicans for their MAJOR success in taking the first step towards passing the Budget Bill. Thank you to our terrific Chairman, Jodey Arrington, Chip Roy, Michelle Fishbach, Virginia Foxx, Jason Smith, Mike Rogers, GT Thompson, Bryan Steil, our incredible Whip, Tom Emmer, Majority Leader, Steve Scalise, and all those who came together to take this important step. This will... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 04:30 LONDON
Ukraine political fallout continues as Fedorov rejects alternative posts
Ukraine's political crisis continues to reverberate after President Volodymyr Zelensky's 15 July decision not to re-appoint Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister. Supporters of the former minister are still holding daily street protests in Ukrainian cities, calling for him to be returned to government. The dispute has become one of the most visible signs of tension inside wartime Ukraine, even as air raid sirens and interceptions of Russian drones and missiles continue overhead.Fedorov said on Thursday that he had rejected Zelensky's offers of alternative posts in government. He argued that only three positions offered real influence over the war: defence minister,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:35 LONDON
Indonesia starts construction of US$15 billion Makassar Strait North Hub gas project
Indonesia has started construction of the Makassar Strait North Hub, a US$15 billion national strategic project designed to unlock ultra-deepwater natural gas reserves. The upstream regulator SKK Migas said the development is among the largest foreign and domestic investments in the country's energy sector. The project is operated by Searah, a joint venture between Italy's Eni SpA and Malaysia's Petronas. SKK Migas head Djoko Siswanto said the scheme opens opportunities for new technology and for investment in domestic oil and gas fabrication development. He made the remarks during the first steel-cutting ceremony for the project's Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
UNESCO adds West Bank and Lebanon sites to endangered heritage list
UNESCO has placed six sites in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon on its endangered World Heritage list after a committee vote in Busan, South Korea. The decision was taken on Friday under an emergency procedure and came despite objections from Israel. The sites were added to both the main World Heritage list and the endangered list at the same time, reflecting concern about conflict-related threats.The locations include Sebastia, a biblical archaeological site on a hilltop near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, and five castles in southern Lebanon. UNESCO member states approved the listings after Israel campaigned against them,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:41 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Nasdaq slides, Tesla plunges and oil surges on a risk-off session
Executive summary: Wall Street ended the session broadly lower, led by a sharp drop in Tesla and weakness across several mega-cap growth names, while energy, defence and some commodity-linked assets outperformed. The Nasdaq Composite fell -2.1%, the S&P 500 lost -0.6% and the Dow slipped -0.4%. WTI crude jumped +8.1%, helping lift energy stocks, while gold and silver also firmed. The move points to a session where investors rotated away from high-beta tech and into defensive or inflation-sensitive exposures. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
ICC member states vote to remove Karim Khan after misconduct finding
Member states of the International Criminal Court have voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after a misconduct investigation and an earlier suspension from duty. The decision was taken in New York at United Nations headquarters, where the court's member states were meeting, and it marks a major leadership change at the world's permanent war-crimes tribunal. According to the confirmed vote count, 82 members backed his removal.The court's oversight body found in June that Khan had committed a serious breach of duty and serious misconduct, saying he had engaged in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 21:01 LONDON
Day News Recap: War fears widen as Ukraine, Iran and wildfires drive a tense global day
The biggest escalation came in the war between Ukraine and Russia, where a Russian ballistic missile strike killed 10 people and injured almost 100 at a defence industry event in the Kyiv region, while a separate exchange of long range strikes pushed the reported death toll to at least 15 near Kyiv and Kirov. 🔗 🔗Ukraine also said drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses across Russia have intensified, with at least nine sites hit and fires and losses mounting, and it has replaced its top military and defence leadership in an unprecedented shake up as debate grows over war strategy. 🔗... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Jul 2026 18:22 LONDON
Nigeria approves major military expansion amid worsening security crisis
Nigeria's president has approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times, authorising the recruitment of 28,000 additional soldiers and the creation of four new army divisions. The move is intended to strengthen the state's response to a widening security crisis that has included killings, kidnappings and militant attacks across several regions. Officials say the changes are designed to improve coordination and speed up responses to attacks.The government said the new divisions will take the total number in the army to 12. It also plans to establish three new army headquarters in north-east and central Nigeria, where Islamist militants, bandit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Europe closes higher as oil and metals surge, FTSE and DAX extend gains
Executive summary: European equities finished firmer, led by the FTSE 100 and DAX, while Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all advanced sharply. The session pointed to a market still balancing inflation-sensitive commodity strength against a broadly constructive equity tone, with the pound weaker, the euro softer and the dollar stronger against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Spikes, Defence and Chips Lead the Bid
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all lower in early trading. The sharpest move in the session data is WTI crude, which jumped more than 8%, while defence, energy and chip stocks outperformed. Gold also firmed, the dollar strengthened against the yen, and bitcoin and ether traded lower, pointing to a risk-off tone shaped by higher energy costs and renewed inflation concerns. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Tanzanian lecturer charged with terrorism after protest arrests
A Tanzanian university lecturer has been charged with terrorism after being arrested over alleged plans to join anti-government protests. Melkisedek Kaijage, who teaches political science and public administration at the University of Dodoma, appeared in a magistrate's court after 15 days in police custody. He will remain detained as the case moves forward.Kaijage was initially accused of inciting people to take part in the planned demonstrations, but prosecutors later changed the charge to terrorism. He was among more than 130 people arrested earlier this month in connection with protests calling for democratic reforms and justice for people killed in a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 14:33 LONDON
Council appoints Birgitte Nygaard Markussen as EU Special Representative for the Sahel
Birgitte Nygaard Markussen as the new European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel region. She will take up her duties on 1 September 2026 for an initial mandate of 12 months, until 31 August 2027. She succeeds João Cravinho, who has served as the EUSR for the Sahel since November 2024. The EUSR for the Sahel will support the High Representative in implementing the 2025 EU's renewed approach to the region and contribute to promoting lasting peace, security, stability, and sustainable development across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger and the broader region. The EUSR leads the EU's... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
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France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as Gironde wildfire spreads
Authorities in south-west France have ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula as a wildfire in the Gironde region continued to spread by land and sea. The fire has advanced across the peninsula's pine forests, forcing residents and holidaymakers to leave campsites, homes and tourist accommodation. Officials described the operation as a progressive evacuation, village by village, as emergency crews tried to keep the blaze away from homes and key access routes.The fire began near Saumos on 22 July and had burned about 8,700 hectares by Friday, according to one confirmed official estimate, while another report put the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 10:29 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil spikes, FTSE edges higher and continental equities slip
Executive summary: European markets opened mixed at 8:10am London time, with the FTSE 100 up +0.4% while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all traded lower. The sharpest move in the session data was Brent crude, which jumped more than 10%, a move that is likely to keep pressure on inflation-sensitive assets, currencies and rate expectations. Gold also firmed, while sterling weakened against the dollar and the euro slipped modestly. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo Close: Nikkei Extends Gains as Oil Shock Lifts Energy, Pressures Risk Sentiment Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a mixed but clearly risk-sensitive tone. The Nikkei 225 rose +0.7%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained +1.3%, while South Korea’s Kospi fell -1.9% and Australia’s ASX 200 slipped -0.3%. The biggest cross-asset move was WTI crude, which jumped +9.3%, a move that helped keep energy and inflation concerns at the center of market attention. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Trump endorses Rick Jackson for Georgia governor, signals tighter MAGA alignment in the state
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Rick Jackson, from the Great State of Georgia, very successfully campaigned for Governor, on being strong with "TRUMP, " and won, against a field of very talented and popular opponents, including an incredible guy, Burt Jones, who has a truly bright future ahead of him! Rick has been a very successful Businessman and Entrepreneur, and will now be a tremendous Governor, who will work tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U. A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Strengthen our Military/Veterans,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems chief
The UK has been too complacent about the risk of foreign attack, according to the head of Europe's biggest defence contractor, BAE Systems. In a rare interview, Dr Charles Woodburn said the level of threat was the highest he had seen in his lifetime. He said the country needed to adapt more quickly to the changing reality of modern warfare.Woodburn welcomed the recent increase in defence spending, but said much more would be needed to meet the government's commitment to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035. He also warned that countries could soon deploy autonomous lethal weapons while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
Yemen announces resumption of oil exports after long halt
Yemen's leadership has announced that oil exports are set to resume after a halt that began in late 2022, in a move the government says is aimed at easing its financial crisis. The announcement was made by Rashad al-Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, and is tied to a plan to restore one of the state's main sources of foreign currency. The government says the revenues would be used to pay salaries, improve services and support economic stability.The reported restart date is July 20, according to the supplied material, although the announcement itself was reported on July 23. Yemen's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
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US House votes to limit Iran war as Senate measure fails amid renewed fighting
The United States House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's power to wage war against Iran, in a move that comes as the conflict continues to intensify. The resolution passed by 214 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, according to the supplied material. Shortly afterwards, a related measure failed in the Senate by 47 votes to 49, underscoring the split in Congress over the administration's approach.The votes came nearly a week after three US military personnel were killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, and after the conflict re-escalated when a ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
UK drought declared in North Wales and Upper Severn amid prolonged heat and hosepipe bans
Several parts of the United Kingdom have officially declared drought after a prolonged spell of hot, dry weather. North Wales and the Upper Severn are the first areas to make the declaration, with affected districts including North Gwynedd, Ynys Mon, South Gwynedd, Dee, Clwyd and parts of the Upper Severn area. The move comes as the country continues to experience severe rainfall deficits and widespread restrictions on water use.The declaration follows three heatwaves in May, June and July, with temperatures repeatedly breaking records, according to the supplied report. It says this month is on track to be the driest July... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 16:07 LONDON
UK Army Cancels Kenya Training Exercise After Defence Agreement Dispute
The British army has cancelled a planned training exercise in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement. The exercise, which was due to begin in September, involved the 1st Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and was set to take place in Laikipia. The cancellation marks a fresh setback in the defence relationship between the two countries.The dispute centres on two main issues: which cases Kenya would retain primary jurisdiction over if offences were committed by British soldiers, and how much Britain should pay to host the training camp. Nelson Koech, chair of the Kenyan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:02 LONDON
Iraq's Prime Minister Visits Tehran After Washington Trip
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrived in Tehran for a high-stakes diplomatic visit just days after concluding his first official trip to the United States. The move places Baghdad once again at the centre of efforts to balance relations between Washington and Tehran. It also underlines the new government's attempt to present Iraq as a more independent regional actor.The visit follows al-Zaidi's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, where the two sides reportedly discussed a wider economic relationship. According to the supplied report, Iraq announced dozens of agreements and partnerships with US companies during that trip, along... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:37 LONDON
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Two Russians jailed in Angola over terrorism and spying case
An Angolan court has convicted two Russian men of terrorism and spying, sentencing them to eight and 11 years in prison. The case centres on allegations that the pair were involved in a plan to stage a coup and help organise unrest linked to fuel-price protests last year. The men, identified as Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin, denied the charges and said they were in Angola for cultural and business activities.According to prosecutors, the case was tied to efforts to influence Angola's political landscape ahead of next year's presidential election. They alleged the men sought to affect the vote by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:34 LONDON
US-Iran conflict deepens as Rubio says Tehran is not serious about ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal and warned that Tehran would pay a heavy price as tensions with Washington continued. He made the remarks during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, where he was asked about Iranian officials' recent rhetoric. Rubio said the price for Iran would keep rising and accused Tehran of trying to alter agreements after entering them.Rubio also responded directly to comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had described Tehran's defence posture as an "eye for an eye" approach. In reply, Rubio said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Rubio and Lavrov meet in Manila as Ukraine war talks continue
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting, with the war in Ukraine at the centre of their discussions. The meeting took place on Thursday and lasted just over half an hour, according to Russian media reports cited in the supplied material. It came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had spoken with US envoys in an effort to revive stalled talks aimed at ending the conflict.Russia's foreign ministry said Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow's readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 09:01 LONDON
Trump administration weighs military action in Mali against JNIM
The Trump administration is considering military action in Mali against JNIM, a group linked to al-Qaeda, according to a report cited in the supplied material. The possible operation would mark a significant expansion of US military activity in Africa if it goes ahead. It comes after recent attacks attributed to JNIM in Bamako and fighting in the north of the country.The report says the proposal has not been approved and remains the subject of internal disagreement within the US government. The Department of State has not given direct backing to the idea, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
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US says interim trade deal with India is almost complete after Manila meeting
The United States and India said an interim trade deal is close to completion after a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Manila. The talks took place on the sidelines of ASEAN and East Asia meetings, bringing the two ministers together as both sides continue work on a broader strategic agenda.Officials said the discussion also covered defence, energy, critical minerals and artificial intelligence. US officials said the interim trade deal is "almost complete", while the State Department said the ministers discussed recent developments in the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific. A spokesperson... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Three US soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base amid wider US-Iran escalation
Three US soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on a United States military site in Jordan, according to the supplied report. The strike took place on Friday and is described as part of the wider US-Israel war on Iran. It is the first time US soldiers have been killed by Iranian attacks on US military installations since March 1.The report says the attack showed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps still has the ability to inflict lethal damage five months into the conflict. It adds that the Pentagon has not released full details of the strike. Analysts quoted in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 23:32 LONDON
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya gives first televised address after selection
Khalil al-Hayya, newly chosen as head of Hamas's political bureau, has delivered his first televised address since taking the post. In the speech, broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa TV, he pledged to rebuild Gaza, ease the suffering of its people and work toward the release of political prisoners held in Israel. He also called for an immediate end to what he described as Israeli aggression in Gaza.Al-Hayya was selected by the General Shura Council on Monday, according to the supplied material, after a run-off vote in which he was chosen ahead of former political chief Khaled Meshaal. He replaced Yahya Sinwar,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Mamdani walks back claim he could arrest Netanyahu in New York, urges US action on ICC warrant
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, walking back an earlier suggestion that his administration was examining that option. In a video posted on social media, Mamdani said his team had reviewed "every avenue available" and concluded that City Hall could not independently enforce the International Criminal Court warrant. He instead urged the federal government to act if Netanyahu travels to the United States.Mamdani said the federal government "does" have the power and called on it to join the ICC and execute the warrant. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
Wales activates crisis management as multiple wildfires burn and aerial support is unavailable
The Welsh government has activated crisis management arrangements as multiple wildfires continue to burn across north and south Wales. Fire crews are dealing with several separate blazes, while residents in some areas have been told to keep windows and doors closed because of smoke. The response comes amid growing concern about the scale of the fires and the lack of helicopter support.Officials said North Wales Fire and Rescue Service had received extra resources, but aerial support was not available anywhere in the UK. The government said urgent discussions were under way within Wales and at UK level to find a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:06 LONDON
Nicolas Maduro returns to New York court for third hearing in US drug trafficking case
Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro is due to appear before a New York court on Wednesday for a third public hearing in his US drug trafficking case. The hearing is procedural, but it could confirm a proposed June 2027 trial date. Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, is also being held in Brooklyn and remains part of the same case.In a court filing late on Tuesday, prosecutors and defence lawyers jointly proposed the June 2027 date. Judge Alvin Hellerstein could approve that timetable at the hearing. Both Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking, firearms and related charges, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
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Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat near Yemen
At least seven oil tankers have turned back close to Yemen after the Houthi group announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia on Monday. Ship-tracking data shows the vessels were either heading to or from Saudi ports when they changed course. The moves come amid renewed concern over traffic through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, two of the world's most important shipping routes.The ships altered course after the embargo announcement, according to the tracking data cited by maritime analysts. One crude oil tanker loaded with Saudi crude left the Red Sea port of al-Muajiz on Monday evening... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
Iran holds funeral procession for children killed in school missile strike as more remains are recovered
Iran organised a funeral procession on Wednesday for the remains of some of the children killed in a missile strike on a school in Minab, in the south of the country. State television said the procession was held for victims of the attack, which took place on the first day of the war. The event comes as Iranian media reported that more remains had recently been recovered from the rubble of the school.According to state broadcaster IRINN, 68 sets of remains belonging to 34 children who had already been buried were recovered from the debris. Iranian media also published images... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Andy Biggs wins Arizona Republican governor nomination as race turns to November
Representative Andy Biggs has won the Republican nomination for governor in Arizona, defeating fellow US House member David Schweikert in Tuesday's primary. Biggs will now face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November in what is expected to be one of the closest governor races of the midterm elections. The result confirms the Republican field in a state that has become one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the country.Biggs, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, celebrated his victory with supporters and said he wanted to help turn Arizona back to Republican control. After his speech, he rejected suggestions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
China and Philippines trade blame after South China Sea confrontation, as Australia criticises Beijing
Australia has criticised Beijing after China and the Philippines traded blame over a physical confrontation between their maritime forces in the South China Sea. The dispute centres on an incident on Monday involving the China Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy, which has now drawn in other major powers with interests in the region. China's foreign ministry responded by accusing Australia of exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation.Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Wednesday that Canberra was concerned about aggression and destabilising conduct in the region, and warned that countries had a choice to make in response. Chinese foreign ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
Jaishankar meets Quad counterparts in Manila as India raises China border and trade concerns
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday and raised concerns over supply chain predictability, fair market access, trade imbalances, and the need to facilitate official and people-to-people exchanges. He said peace along the border remains a prerequisite for normalising bilateral relations, placing the talks against the backdrop of the long-running India-China military standoff that began in May 2020. Jaishankar also said the meeting gave both sides a chance to review bilateral ties and discuss regional and global developments.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit and ASEAN... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Pakistan-administered Kashmir splits election schedule after protests and violence
Pakistan-administered Kashmir has changed the timing of its regional election after weeks of protests, sit-ins and a security crackdown that have left dozens dead. The vote, which had been due on July 27, will now take place on three separate days across different parts of the territory. Officials say the revised schedule is intended to reduce security risks linked to the unrest.Under the new plan, voting in the Mirpur division will go ahead on July 27 as originally planned. Polling in Muzaffarabad and for 12 seats reserved for refugees from Indian-administered Kashmir living elsewhere in Pakistan has been moved to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Carney and Trump agree to intensify trade talks after tariff threat
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and United States President Donald Trump have agreed to intensify trade negotiations after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports. Carney said the two leaders spoke on Tuesday and that discussions would begin again immediately. He also warned that Canada would consider all options if the tariffs go ahead.Trump announced the tariff plans on Monday, saying they were a response to what he described as discriminatory treatment of US-made cars, alcohol and dairy goods. Carney told reporters that the first objective was to reach a comprehensive agreement, while also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:04 LONDON
Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine army chief after days of protests over military reform
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed army chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapaty as the new commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The move follows days of protests in Kyiv linked to the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. It marks a significant reshuffle at the top of Ukraine's wartime military leadership.Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram that Drapaty would take over the role, while thanking Syrsky and Ukraine's soldiers for holding strong frontline positions. Syrsky, 60, had served as commander-in-chief since 2024 and was among Kyiv's most experienced officers, having led the defence of the city at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:01 LONDON
Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible Ukraine meeting
Azerbaijan's president has said former Russian and German officials entered the country in mid-July for a possible meeting about the war in Ukraine. Ilham Aliyev made the remarks during a press conference in Berlin alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He said Azerbaijan was not informed in advance and only learned of the trip after media reports.Aliyev said flight records suggested a secret meeting may have taken place in Baku, but that neither Germany nor Russia notified his government. He said Azerbaijan's territory had been used without its knowledge and added that he had ordered an investigation by the State Border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Turkish opposition leader moves to form new party after court ouster
Turkiye's opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has announced plans to form a new political party after being removed as leader of the Republican People's Party, or CHP, by court order. He made the announcement in a speech in parliament on Tuesday, setting out what he described as the start of a new political project. The move comes amid a wider legal and political confrontation between the opposition and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.Ozel was ousted from the CHP in May, and the announcement follows an appeals court ruling two months ago that stripped him of the party chairmanship and reinstated former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
US-Iran escalation deepens as Trump says strike on Pickaxe Mountain is coming soon
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is "not finished" attacking Iran and warned that American forces could hit the Pickaxe Mountain area near Natanz "pretty soon" and "very heavily". He made the remarks at the White House on Tuesday, local time, as Tehran continued to step up strikes across the Middle East. The comments add a further nuclear dimension to an already widening confrontation between the two countries.Trump said the site was near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility and suggested the military was prepared to "take care of" Iran-backed Houthi rebels as well. He also said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Hungary prosecutors raid Fidesz data servers, party says
Hungary's former ruling Fidesz party says prosecutors unexpectedly raided its data servers on Tuesday, in a move it described as targeting the party's communications systems and databases. The alleged raid took place at a data centre hosting Fidesz servers, according to the party statement. The claim comes as Hungary's new government pushes ahead with an anti-corruption drive after Viktor Orban's party lost power in April.Fidesz said investigators from the prosecutor's office arrived unannounced with the intention of seizing the party's entire communications system and databases. The party said there had been no precedent for such an action in Hungary since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 14:03 LONDON
Four drone strikes in four days hit tankers carrying Kazakhstan oil at Black Sea terminal
Four tankers linked to Kazakhstan's crude exports were struck by drones over four days while loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium marine terminal in the Black Sea. The incidents affected civilian vessels at a key export point used to move Kazakh oil to international markets. Kazakhstan said the attacks threatened both its economic interests and wider global energy security.The foreign and energy ministries in Kazakhstan condemned the strikes and called for them to stop. In a statement, the foreign ministry said the attacks were an unacceptable infringement on Kazakhstan's economic interests and a deliberate attempt to destabilise lawful international trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Iran vows to bomb its own land as fears grow over Kuwait incursion
Iran has vowed to bomb its own land as fears grow over a reported incursion involving Kuwait, according to the supplied material. The incident is described as developing on 21 July 2026, but the available row does not provide a clear account of the location, the sequence of events, or who was directly involved. As a result, the immediate scope of the situation remains limited in the confirmed record.The supporting row gives only the headline and publication time, with no verified figures, casualties, or official attribution. It also does not include a statement from Iranian, Kuwaiti, or other regional authorities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:35 LONDON
Lebanese army begins deployment in southern pilot zone as Washington talks continue
Lebanon's army says its units have begun deploying this morning to Zawtar al-Gharbieh in the Nabatieh region, as part of a wider pilot-zone arrangement tied to a Washington-brokered deal with Israel. The move is one of three pilot zones included in the agreement, which links Lebanese troop deployment with the disarmament of Hezbollah and a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The announcement comes while President Joseph Aoun is in Washington for talks with Donald Trump.The army said the deployment began on Tuesday morning, adding that it already has a presence in the other two pilot zones. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
Khalil al-Hayya wins Hamas leadership vote by one vote amid internal divisions
Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new head of Hamas by a razor-thin 35-34 vote, according to the supplied report. The result comes after nearly two years of collective leadership and highlights clear divisions inside the movement. It also places renewed attention on Hamas's internal balance between rival currents and its relationship with Iran.Al-Hayya, who was Yahya Sinwar's former deputy in Gaza, was already part of the five-person council that has led Hamas since Sinwar was killed in October 2024. He defeated former political bureau chief Khaled Meshaal in the vote. The narrow margin is being read as evidence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Delhi protests continue after police crackdown on youth-led education movement
Thousands gathered again in the Indian capital Delhi a day after police used batons and tear gas to disperse supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party. The movement is demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and had tried to march on parliament despite a police ban. The latest gathering came after Monday's confrontation near Jantar Mantar, where the protest drew large crowds and ended in violence.According to the supplied material, at least 60 protesters were wounded, 70 were detained and 118 police personnel were also injured during the crackdown. Police also tore down the stage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Drone strike sparks major fire at shopping centre in Sumy
A large fire broke out at a home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, after a Russian drone strike on 21 July. Video from the scene showed flames spreading across the site as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. Emergency crews battled the fire for hours, while thick smoke rose above the building.Local media reported that rescue operations were complicated by the threat of further drone attacks in the area. The strike hit a commercial site rather than a military target, according to the supplied material, and the fire spread across the shopping centre complex. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
Burnham to set out cost of living support as his Cabinet meets for first time
Andy Burnham is expected to announce new support aimed at easing the cost of living crisis as his Cabinet meets for the first time. The new prime minister said he wanted to give households "breathing space" and promised to set out details on Tuesday. The announcement comes a day after he stood outside No 10 and outlined the first priorities of his government.Burnham completed appointments to his top team late on Monday, with John Healey named as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary. Angela Rayner has returned to government as housing secretary, while Wes Streeting has been appointed defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
Lebanese residents return to pilot-zone villages in south as dispute over occupation continues
Dozens of displaced residents have begun returning to villages in southern Lebanon under the first phase of a US-brokered pilot-zone plan, even as local people and Lebanese security sources dispute whether the areas were ever occupied by Israeli forces. The villages named in the latest development include Froun and Ghandouriyeh, where residents started to go back on Monday after being forced out by Israeli bombardment. The move comes as the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel begins to be tested on the ground.The United States said Froun is part of the first phase of the pilot-zone plan, while Ghandouriyeh is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
India and Moldova discuss UN reform and counterterrorism during Murmu state visit to Chisinau
President Droupadi Murmu has begun a state visit to Moldova, arriving in Chisinau for talks with President Maia Sandu. The visit is the first by an Indian head of state to Moldova since diplomatic relations were established in 1992. The two sides used the meeting to discuss reforms of multilateral organisations, including the United Nations Security Council, as well as cooperation against terrorism.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the bilateral discussions also covered trade and investment, digital transformation, information technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, education, culture and capacity building. A ministry official said both sides discussed the importance of reforming... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 01:33 LONDON
India pushes Chenab hydropower buildout and signals readiness to renegotiate Indus Waters Treaty
India is pushing for faster development of a series of hydropower projects on the Chenab river and is signalling that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan would need to be renegotiated before any return to normal cooperation, according to government sources. The move comes a year after New Delhi put the six-decade-old water-sharing pact in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack. The projects are being presented by officials as part of India's wider water-security and clean-energy strategy.Government sources said the priority is the speedy completion of five Chenab projects with a combined capacity of more than 5,000 megawatts. Those named... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 01:30 LONDON
Senegal reverses course to back Macky Sall for UN chief bid
Senegal has announced that it will fully support former president Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations secretary-general, reversing an earlier refusal to endorse him. The decision was announced on Monday after Sall visited Dakar and met President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during his first trip to the capital since leaving office. The move marks a notable shift in Senegal's position on a high-profile international appointment.According to the foreign ministry, Faye has instructed the government and Senegal's diplomatic network to promote Sall's candidacy among United Nations member states. The ministry said the bid is now "that of Senegal" and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 21:03 LONDON
Sir Keir Starmer gives final speech as prime minister as Andy Burnham takes office
Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his final address as prime minister on Monday, marking the end of his time in the post as Andy Burnham takes over the country's top job. Speaking before an applauding crowd, Starmer said: "My work is done" and wished Burnham well. The moment comes after Starmer had repeatedly said he would remain in office, before announcing he would step down on 22 June, four days after Burnham won a Westminster seat.The speech was presented as Starmer's last in the role and was framed around a formal handover of power. The timing places the transition on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Israel publicly criticises Labor draft Palestine policy ahead of Adelaide conference
Israel's embassy in Canberra has publicly criticised a draft Australian Labor Party policy platform on Palestine, in an unusual intervention into the party's internal decision-making ahead of this week's national conference in Adelaide. The embassy issued a four-page statement challenging proposed language on Palestine, Hamas, settler violence and annexation of Palestinian territory. The draft is due to be debated by delegates at the conference later this week.The embassy said the draft risked placing responsibility for the conflict on one side while giving insufficient attention to Hamas and Palestinian leadership. It also said the policy motions were still in draft form... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Syria reshuffles security and intelligence leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syria has overhauled its security and intelligence leadership in a move presented by the government as part of efforts to strengthen national security and support reconstruction. President Ahmed al-Sharaa expanded the authority of Interior Minister Anas Khattab, who was also named head of the National Security Bureau. The changes were announced on Sunday and affect several of the country's main security bodies.According to the state news agency, Hussein al-Salamah was appointed deputy head of the National Security Bureau, while Mulham al-Shantout became assistant interior minister for security affairs. Abdul Qader Tahan was named head of the General Intelligence Service. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Iran missiles reported toward Jordan's Aqaba as US warns of credible threat
Israeli military officials said they had identified missiles launched from Iran toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba, adding a new layer to an already widening regional confrontation. The city lies close to the Jordan-Israel border and near the southern Israeli city of Eilat, making any missile activity there a matter of immediate concern for both countries. The report came after the United States warned its citizens to stay away from air and sea ports in Aqaba because of what it described as a specific and credible threat.The warning was issued by the US Embassy in Amman on Sunday afternoon local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
Burnham signals pragmatic shift on North Sea oil and gas policy
Andy Burnham is expected to keep Labour's pledge not to issue any new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, while taking a more pragmatic approach to existing production. The position comes as he prepares to enter Downing Street, with the final weekend before his premiership dominated by debate over how far the new government should go on drilling. Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell said the party would stick to its manifesto commitments, but that there would be a change of emphasis on North Sea oil and gas.Powell said the government still sees homegrown clean energy as the long-term... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 13:32 LONDON
New York mayor weighs arresting Netanyahu if he visits for UN General Assembly
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said discussions are still under way inside his administration over whether police could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he arrives in the United States. Mamdani said the issue is being examined with the city Law Department, but he said he is not sure he has the legal authority to order the New York Police Department to detain a foreign leader. The comments come as Netanyahu is expected to travel to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September.Mamdani repeated his view that Netanyahu should be sent to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 09:59 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
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
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
