US envoys head to Moscow and Kyiv as Trump says they are carrying a peace proposal
United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to travel to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump said the pair would try to determine whether progress toward peace was possible, and said they were "bringing with them a proposal to end the war." The planned shuttle diplomacy would put the two men in direct contact with both sides within a short period, as Washington seeks to break a long-running stalemate. Trump said the envoys were expected in Moscow on Saturday before heading to Kyiv on Sunday, and described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
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US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged IRGC-Qods Force ties
The United States has imposed sanctions on a Turkish bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping move funds linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force. The action targets Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi, also known as Golden Global Bank, and places the institution on the US Treasury's sanctions list. The move is part of Washington's wider effort to restrict Iran's access to the international financial system.According to the Treasury Department, the bank facilitated tens of millions of dollars in transactions for the IRGC-Qods Force and provided banking access that allowed Iranian funds to move internationally. The department... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
Russia-backed forces help Niger regain control of strategic military base after mutiny
Russia-backed Africa Corps helped Nigerien loyalist forces regain control of Air Base 101 at Diori Hamani International Airport after mutinous soldiers seized the strategic site in the capital, Niamey, last Saturday. The fighting lasted through the night before the base was retaken, according to the supplied report. The episode is being seen as a significant test of the junta's reliance on Moscow for security support.The report says Africa Corps is directly under the control of Russia's defence ministry and provides combat support and military training. It is thought to have about 200 to 300 personnel in Niger. Russia's ambassador to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 05:34 LONDON
AfD surges toward breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt election as vote nears
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany is heading into Sunday's Saxony-Anhalt state election with a strong polling lead, raising the prospect of its first state-level governing power in post-war Germany. The party's lead candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, is at the centre of the campaign and has been the focus of intense attention in the eastern state. If the AfD converts that lead into an outright win, it would mark a major shift in German regional politics.The result would also carry national implications for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union, which is trailing in the polls. The election has become a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 00:29 LONDON
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Costa Rica president signals openness to possible US military operations, with legislative approval required
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez has said United States military operations in Costa Rica could be beneficial for national security, while stressing that any such move would need approval from the country's legislature. She also said there are no plans currently in the works for US forces to operate in the country. The remarks amount to a notable policy signal in a country where concerns about violence and organised crime have been rising.Fernandez made the comments in an interview published on Friday, according to the supplied report. She said the idea could be useful if it served a common objective... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
UN adopts resolution backing Equal Earth map to reflect Africa's true size
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a resolution promoting a new world map designed to show countries' true sizes more accurately. The measure, known as the "Correct the Map" resolution, was passed in New York on Friday and is aimed at encouraging use of the Equal Earth projection instead of the long-used Mercator map. Supporters say the change is intended to address a long-running distortion that has made Africa appear smaller than it is.The resolution passed by 164 votes to one, with six abstentions. It was sponsored by African states and the Bahamas, and Togo led the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
UK rejects Argentina's renewed Falklands claim as Milei threatens oil sanctions
British ministers have again rejected Argentina's renewed claim to the Falkland Islands after President Javier Milei said his country needed to take them back and threatened sanctions on oil companies operating there. The latest exchange has sharpened a long-running sovereignty dispute over the South Atlantic territory, with London insisting the islands remain British. It also follows comments by Donald Trump that suggested the United States might not help the UK in a future conflict over the islands.In a national address, Milei said the Falklands were Argentinian "historically and legally" and argued that the islanders did not have a legitimate right... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 19:29 LONDON
October 7 attack shapes Israel's election fight and blame battle
Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack, the assault remains central to Israeli politics as the country heads toward late-October elections. The episode, which killed 1,139 Israelis and led to about 250 people being taken captive, continues to shape public debate over security, accountability and leadership. The political fallout has intensified as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces renewed criticism over how his government handled warnings before the attack.The latest reporting says Netanyahu is under pressure for not establishing an independent inquiry into the failures surrounding October 7. Similar inquiries have already examined the conduct of the army and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 18:05 LONDON
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Europe close: FTSE edges higher as Brent jumps, DAX and CAC retreat on rate and oil pressure
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 posting a modest gain while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 ended lower. The biggest move in the session came from Brent crude, which surged more than 5%, while gold also firmed and the yen strengthened sharply against the dollar. The combination points to a market still balancing inflation concerns, currency moves and shifting expectations for policy and growth. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Europe faces suspected Russian sabotage campaign as Leipzig airport drone case deepens
Germany has said the drone incident at Leipzig airport was part of a wider pattern of Russian hybrid operations, adding to growing European concern about suspected sabotage linked to the war in Ukraine. The latest material describes a month of incidents that officials and investigators are treating as part of a broader campaign, with defence and military-related sites appearing to be the main targets. Some of the cases remain under investigation, but the pattern has prompted warnings that the activity may be intensifying.The Leipzig case began on 4 August, when the first drone was discovered at the airport. German officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
Israel says it seized Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge as tensions remain high
Israel says its troops have taken operational control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after clearing what it described as tunnel positions used by Hezbollah. Defence Minister Israel Katz said the mission had been completed and that the tunnels had been cleared, while the military said some fighters had been eliminated and others had fled. Hezbollah had not immediately commented on the claim, and the status of the ridge could not be independently verified.The ridge sits about 10 kilometres from the Israeli border and overlooks a wide area near Nabatieh and the Litani river. Israeli officials said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:59 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Tech Firms Up and Defense Stocks Lag
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as energy, chips and crypto-linked assets advanced while defense shares and the small-cap Russell 2000 slipped. The biggest early move was in WTI crude, which jumped +4.6%, helping lift energy stocks and reinforcing a broader commodity bid. Tech also opened firmer, with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and SOXX all higher, while the Dow and ITA defense ETF were lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Germany-Russia dispute over Leipzig/Halle drone allegation deepens amid diplomatic backlash
Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian ambassador after Germany blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport last month. The move adds a diplomatic layer to a case that began as a security incident at one of Germany's major cargo airports. Russia has denied any connection to the allegation and rejected claims of involvement in hybrid activity in Europe.The Irish minister for European affairs, Thomas Byrne, described Russia's conduct as "absolutely outrageous" and said he paid no attention to the ambassador's remarks. The Russian Embassy in Ireland said Ambassador Yuriy Filatov "categorically rejected" the allegations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:32 LONDON
US-Iran conflict enters election-sensitive phase as sanctions and strikes continue
The conflict between the United States and Iran is now being shaped as much by domestic politics in Washington as by the fighting itself. According to the supplied material, the two sides have exchanged attacks this week, while senior advisers to President Donald Trump are trying to prevent the war from returning to all-out conflict before the US midterm elections on November 3. The latest phase comes as the administration keeps military pressure on Iran while also leaning more heavily on sanctions and maritime restrictions.The rows say Washington announced its so-called "Economic D-Day" in August, sanctioning 60 entities it says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
Meloni's government becomes Italy's longest-serving since World War II
Supporters of Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are marking a political milestone after her government became the country's longest-serving since World War II. Celebrations were reported in Abetone Cutigliano, a mountain resort in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, where local backers of her Brothers of Italy party gathered to note the record. The development comes as analysts continue to caution that longevity in office does not necessarily amount to stability.The government has now overtaken the previous postwar record set by Silvio Berlusconi, reaching 1,412 consecutive days in power. Italy has had 68 governments in eight decades, underscoring the country's long history of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 11:35 LONDON
Tokyo Closes Lower as Oil Jumps, Yen Strengthens and Safe-Haven Buying Lifts Gold
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a risk-off tone, led by a sharp drop in the Nikkei 225 as the yen strengthened and crude oil surged. Gold, palladium, platinum and silver all advanced, while the Hang Seng held a modest gain and the Kospi and ASX 200 finished lower. The move points to a market that is balancing higher energy costs, currency shifts and renewed demand for defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Haiti urges UN to renew anti-gang force mandate before December elections
Haiti's foreign minister has called on the United Nations Security Council to renew the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force before it expires on 30 September. Raina Forbin said the force needs to be fully deployed in Haiti with international support as the country prepares for elections scheduled for December. Her appeal came during a meeting of the Organisation of American States focused on Haiti's continuing gang violence.Forbin said Haiti needs technical, financial, logistical and security support that can meet the scale of the crisis. She said the country must move from solidarity to action, underscoring the urgency of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
US investigates alleged wedding strike in southern Iran as Tehran says it hit bases in Kuwait and the UAE
The United States says it is investigating Iranian claims that a missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. Vice-President JD Vance said he was "extremely sceptical" about the allegation, but confirmed the administration would examine it. Iran says the strike hit a home in Sirik, in the country's south near the Strait of Hormuz, and has described the incident as a war crime.The Iranian Red Crescent Society said shrapnel from a missile struck the ceremony on Tuesday, leaving 67 people hurt and killing at least four. Iranian state media later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
Burnham and Macron hold London talks as France plans beach surge team
The UK and France have held high-level talks in London on migration, Ukraine and trade, with both sides presenting the meeting as part of a broader effort to strengthen ties. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street, in what was described as Burnham's first official meeting with a European leader since taking office. The discussions also covered small-boat crossings in the English Channel and wider Europe-UK cooperation.A key immediate outcome was the announcement that France will deploy a 45-officer surge team to western beaches in the coming weeks. According to the UK government, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet floods: two more Australians found safe as death toll rises above 1,200
Two more Australians have been confirmed safe after the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, reducing the number of Australians still unaccounted for to 36. The latest figures in the supplied material also put the confirmed death toll at more than 1,200, with more than 5,500 people missing across both sides of the border. Rescue teams are still searching flood-hit areas and tunnels along the Trishuli River, where the disaster has caused severe damage to infrastructure and left many families waiting for news.The Australian Disaster Assistance Response Team is expected to arrive in Kathmandu later today, while seven disaster victim identification specialists from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 22:33 LONDON
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US Vice President declines timeline for end of Iran war amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
United States Vice President JD Vance has declined to give a timeline for the end of the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying he could not say when the conflict would be over. He made the remarks at a White House briefing on Thursday, where he also questioned whether the confrontation should even be described as a war. His comments came after days of intense fire between the two sides and amid continuing concern over disruption to global energy markets.Vance said there was "no active shooting" at present, while acknowledging that there had been places where the conflict had flared up.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
Israel detains Lebanese farmers in south Lebanon as civilian release continues
Three Lebanese farmers were detained by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to the leader of their village, in a development that comes as a separate civilian release process continues. The detentions took place in Halta, in Hasbaya province, an area within the roughly 600 sq km of Lebanese territory that Israel continues to occupy. Hours later, Israel released another Lebanese civilian through a handover involving the International Committee of the Red Cross.Village leader Issa Abedelaal said Israeli forces called the three farmers on their mobile phones and told them to report to a location, where they were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran strikes widen Gulf tensions as Nepal flood toll climbs and Europe frets over energy
Iran said it struck United States bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, widening a fast moving confrontation after renewed Gulf attacks. The claim came as Tehran also sought an International Criminal Court probe into a US strike it says hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, while President Donald Trump said the US was stockpiling munitions after the Iran operation and signalled shifts in arms supply. 🔗 🔗 🔗Pressure in the Gulf also deepened after Saudi Arabia said an attack on a Saudi owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino sailors. Separately, analysts said China’s support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil and precious metals surge, while autos and equities lose traction
Executive summary: European equities finished weaker, with the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower, even as Brent crude, gold, silver and platinum posted strong gains. The session also saw a sharp move in USD/JPY, a softer euro and pound, and a notable drop in global autos, pointing to a market led by commodity strength and risk rotation rather than broad equity appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Shootout in Kyiv between Ukraine's security services leaves at least three wounded
A shootout in central Kyiv between officers from Ukraine's domestic security service and military intelligence has left at least three people wounded. The incident took place on Wednesday morning in a downtown area of the capital and has drawn a sharp response from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He described the clash as disgraceful, while the domestic security service said it should not have happened.According to the confirmed accounts, the confrontation involved officers from the Security Service of Ukraine, known as the SBU, and the military intelligence directorate, known as the HUR. The SBU said on Thursday that it was assisting state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Energy Leads, and Chips Slide on Inflation Jolt
Executive summary: US markets opened with a sharp sector rotation, as a jump in WTI crude lifted energy shares while AI and chip stocks sold off hard. Gold also pushed to fresh highs, the yen strengthened against the dollar, and the broad equity indexes were slightly lower in early trading, reflecting renewed concern that higher energy costs could complicate the inflation outlook. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Met praises Canary Wharf security after rape was stopped
The Metropolitan Police has praised security staff at Canary Wharf after they helped stop a rape and assist in bringing a violent offender to justice. The force also called for more joint action to tackle violence against women and girls. The source identifies the offender as Syed Imam, aged 30, from Croydon Road, Beddington. It says he was found guilty of attempted rape. No further details are provided in the source on when the incident happened, where exactly it took place within Canary Wharf, or what sentence followed. The available report is limited to the police response, the role of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 14:32 LONDON
Denmark says Russia is actively preparing sabotage against defence industry
Denmark's counterintelligence chief has said Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against the country, with the defence industry singled out as a particular target. Emil Graesholm said the alleged effort includes attempts to recruit ordinary Danish citizens for tasks such as photographing sites and checking access and security conditions around facilities. His comments were reported on Thursday, 3 September, in remarks to a Danish newspaper.Graesholm said the methods described do not need to resemble scenes from a spy film. He said Russian security services are trying to use people who may not appear suspicious, rather than relying only on obvious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Former UK minister accuses Ministry of Defence of withholding nuclear test veterans' medical records
A former UK veterans minister has accused the Ministry of Defence of deliberately withholding information about the medical records of Cold War nuclear test veterans. Tobias Ellwood said the issue concerns records linked to the United Kingdom's nuclear testing programme, which ran from 1952 to 1967. He told BBC Newsnight that information he had previously given to Parliament, based on ministry briefings, was now, in his words, "a complete lie".Ellwood said he now believes ministers were briefed over the years to say there was no evidence that could help nuclear test veterans. He alleged that this approach was used to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran US tensions spread across Gulf as Nepal flood toll climbs past 1,200
Nepal is facing a huge search and rescue effort after flash flooding pushed the reported death toll to around 1,200, with thousands still missing and Australia deploying drone specialists to help the search. 🔗Rescuers are also working around the clock in flood ravaged districts near the border with Tibet, where more than 900 workers linked to hydropower projects are trapped in tunnels, and experts say some survivors could last up to 17 days. 🔗Across the Gulf, Iran and the United States traded threats after what the supplied material describes as some of the heaviest military exchanges in weeks, with Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
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Asia races to expand oil and gas storage after Strait of Hormuz disruption
Asian economies are moving to expand oil and gas storage closer to home after severe disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The shift comes after months of reduced shipping through the waterway, which normally carries much of the Gulf fuel supply on which the region depends. Governments across the region are now looking for ways to reduce exposure to future conflict in the Middle East.The disruption followed the war between the United States and Israel and Iran six months ago, which triggered sharp price rises and emergency conservation measures across Asia. Those measures included price caps, alternate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 06:02 LONDON
US and global energy firms expand Venezuela oil projects as Chris Wright oversees Caracas signing
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversaw the signing of a new package of oil and energy agreements in Caracas on Wednesday, adding fresh detail to the wider US-Venezuela arrangement announced days earlier. The deals involve Chevron, Italy's Eni and GE Vernova, and were presented at a ceremony in the Venezuelan capital alongside interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The agreements are separate from the broader oil arrangement that has already drawn scrutiny over the scale of US access to Venezuelan reserves.According to the supplied material, the new contracts are worth tens of billions of dollars and are aimed at expanding production, increasing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Nepal flash flooding death toll passes 1,200 as Australia deploys drone specialists
Nepal is facing a major search-and-rescue operation after flash flooding pushed the reported death toll to around 1,200. Thousands more people are still missing, and authorities are continuing to search affected areas. Australia has said it will send drone specialists to help with the response.The latest figures put the number of missing at about 4,200, according to the supplied report. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said 38 Australians were still unaccounted for and urged people to hold on to hope. She said the Nepali authorities had deployed about 20,000 people in search and rescue, while Australia was expanding its own... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 05:00 LONDON
US House rejects amendment to cap Supreme Court at nine justices
The United States House of Representatives has failed to advance a Republican-backed constitutional amendment that would have permanently limited the Supreme Court to nine justices. The vote took place on Wednesday in Washington and fell short of the two-thirds majority needed for constitutional changes. Lawmakers voted 212-206 against the measure, according to the supplied report.The proposal was championed by Republicans and was described as a joint resolution aimed at fixing the court at its current size. Representative Don Davis of North Carolina was the only Democrat to vote in favour, while independent Representative Kevin Kiley of California, who caucuses with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Nepal hydropower tunnel rescue continues as experts warn survivors may last up to 17 days
Rescuers in Nepal are continuing to excavate around the clock in flood-ravaged districts near the border with Tibet, where more than 900 workers linked to hydropower projects are feared trapped underground. The search is focused on underground power stations and access tunnels that were hit when ice, rock, mud and water swept through the region last Wednesday. The operation remains one of the country's most urgent disaster responses, with crews working under floodlights amid collapsed hillsides and heavily altered terrain.Melbourne-based geologist and engineer Arnold Dix, who is advising the emergency crews, said some survivors could remain alive for as long... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak deepens as WHO warns response must ramp up
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be brought under control by breaking every chain of transmission. Speaking in Geneva, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the epidemic will continue to threaten the DRC, its neighbours and the wider region until all transmission chains are identified and stopped. The warning comes as official government data show deaths from the disease have now exceeded 3,000.Tedros said it remains unclear how many people came into contact with the virus before they died, which means there are transmission chains that health teams have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to 10 years of hard labour over protest crackdown
Madagascar's former Senate president, Richard Ravalomanana, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labour after a court in the capital, Antananarivo, found him guilty of complicity in murder linked to the violent crackdown on youth-led protests. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday and concerns unrest that helped bring down the previous government last year. Ravalomanana, a retired general and former ally of ex-President Andry Rajoelina, denied the allegations and said he would appeal.Prosecutors said Ravalomanana gave instructions to security forces to use violence against demonstrators during the so-called Gen Z protests in September and October 2025. The court accepted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
Guinea-Bissau backs stronger presidential powers as referendum result is confirmed
Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission has confirmed that voters approved a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers. Provisional results showed about 70% support, with turnout reported at more than 55%, after voting in the referendum held on Sunday. The changes were put forward by the transitional authorities that took power after last November's disputed election.Under the approved text, the president will be able to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in the event of a grave political crisis. The constitution also reduces the number of parliamentary seats from 102 to 65 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Russia raises utility tariffs again, adding to inflation pressure
Russia will raise utility tariffs by an average 15% from 1 October, in a move that is expected to add to inflation pressure in an economy already strained by war costs and sanctions. The increase is the second this year and will affect households across the country, with regional rises ranging from 8% to 22%. Moscow tariffs will rise by 15%, while St Petersburg will see an increase of 14.6%.The Bank of Russia has said the tariff rise will contribute noticeably to faster annual inflation. Its baseline forecast puts inflation at 6% to 7% in 2026, well above the central... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 10:33 LONDON
Ireland and UK urged to prepare for future border poll, McEntee says
Ireland and the United Kingdom should be prepared for a future border poll on Irish unity, Ireland's foreign minister Helen McEntee has said. Speaking at an EU gathering in Co Wicklow, she said she believes there will be a border poll in the future, while stressing that the immediate focus should be on bringing people together. Her comments came after renewed debate over the issue following remarks by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.McEntee said she wanted to be very clear that both countries need to be ready for such a vote. She said that when the time comes, both sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 10:03 LONDON
US Seeks Extradition of American Donor Held in Spain Over Alleged Hamas Financing
A wealthy American donor to Palestinian causes is being held in Spain as Madrid considers a United States extradition request over allegations that he helped finance Hamas. James "Fergie" Chambers was arrested on the island of Ibiza in July and has since been held in a Madrid jail for six weeks, according to the supplied material. His wife and lawyers say the case amounts to political persecution, while Chambers denies wrongdoing.The case centres on a sealed US indictment, meaning the specific allegations have not been made public. US authorities have linked Chambers to the transfer of $7.5m to Tunisia and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 08:03 LONDON
Joshua Wong pleads guilty in Hong Kong foreign-collusion case as sentencing looms
Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty in Hong Kong to a foreign-collusion charge under the city's national security law, in a second case that could carry a life sentence. The 29-year-old pro-democracy activist entered the plea at the High Court in Admiralty on Wednesday, according to court reporting from the hearing. Prosecutors allege he asked foreign countries, individuals or institutions to impose sanctions, blockades or other hostile measures against Hong Kong and China in 2020.The court heard that Wong is accused of supporting efforts to draw international pressure on Hong Kong and China after the national security law took effect in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
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Syria's restrained approach to Israel carries risks after fresh strikes in the west and north
Israel has carried out a new series of strikes and ground activity in Syria, including shelling a hilltop near Beit Jinn in the western Damascus countryside and a raid in a village in Quneitra province. The attacks came only days after Israeli fighter jets struck the Abu al-Duhur military base in northern Syria, causing significant damage. The developments have renewed scrutiny of Damascus's decision to avoid direct military confrontation while it pursues diplomacy and state rebuilding.According to the supplied material, the Abu al-Duhur strike was justified by Israel as an effort to prevent a possible Turkish military deployment at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:33 LONDON
Canada and US trade tensions escalate as Carney warns Washington to take talks seriously
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said trade talks with the United States can only move forward if Washington takes the dispute more seriously. Speaking in Ottawa, he said US officials should stop what he described as mocking and dismissive behaviour and focus on substantive negotiations. His comments came as the two countries remain locked in a tariff dispute that has widened into a broader political confrontation.The latest escalation followed the collapse of negotiations on 22 August, when the United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn worth of Canadian goods. Canada has said it will respond with retaliatory tariffs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Iran says it would return to June ceasefire deal if the US does the same
Iran has said it is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington also honours the agreement. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, according to Iranian state media. His comments came after the first exchange of fire between the two countries in a month and amid renewed strain over the fragile framework.Pezeshkian said that if the United States returns to its commitments in the memorandum of understanding, Iran will immediately reciprocate. The June framework called for an immediate ceasefire and opened a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
SCO leaders in Bishkek condemn strikes on Iran and Western sanctions
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation have signed a declaration in Bishkek condemning military strikes on Iran and Western sanctions, adding a sharp diplomatic note to the two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. The joint statement, known as the Bishkek Declaration, was endorsed by leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It also backed Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and called for disputes to be resolved through political and diplomatic means.The declaration said the strikes on Iranian territory had caused civilian casualties and damage to the country's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
Sara Netanyahu sparks backlash over claim about Yair Golan and October 7
Sara Netanyahu has triggered a political backlash in Israel after sharing a conspiracy claim that opposition figure Yair Golan knew in advance about the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. The remarks were made in a television interview broadcast on Monday evening and quickly drew condemnation from opposition politicians. The row comes as Israel prepares for parliamentary elections expected on 27 October.In the interview, the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Golan was "already dressed and ready" at dawn on 7 October 2023, while others knew nothing, including the prime minister. Golan is a former deputy military chief... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 11:00 LONDON
Australia investigates reports former soldier killed while serving as medic in Ukraine
Australian authorities are investigating reports that a former Australian Defence Force soldier has been killed in Ukraine. The man, known by the nickname "Mozzie the Aussie," was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's International Legion, according to the supplied report. His death has not been confirmed by Australian or Ukrainian officials.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is making inquiries with authorities in Ukraine, the report said. The soldier had previously served in the Australian Army and was a member of the Townsville-based 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. He had also completed deployments to Papua New Guinea before travelling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 10:33 LONDON
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France begins fast-fashion penalties targeting Shein and Temu
France has begun imposing penalties on the most extreme end of fast fashion in a move aimed at curbing sales of cheap clothing sold through e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu. The new charges are being applied under a law passed in June that is designed to address environmental concerns linked to overproduction and textile waste. The policy marks the first application of the regime and places France at the centre of a wider debate over the environmental cost of ultra-low-price online retail.The penalties range from €0.25 for items such as boxer shorts or socks to €12 for a coat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 08:06 LONDON
EU weighs three-year mission to help Lebanon as UNIFIL mandate nears expiry
European officials are discussing a possible European Union mission to support Lebanon's security forces as the long-running UN peacekeeping presence in the south approaches its planned end. The proposal would come as UNIFIL's mandate is set to expire on 31 December 2026, raising questions about what, if anything, could fill the gap. The issue is expected to be discussed at an EU defence and foreign ministers meeting in Ireland this week.According to the material under discussion, the European External Action Service has circulated a plan for a three-year military and civilian mission. The mission would advise and train the Lebanese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 07:03 LONDON
British family remains missing in Nepal nearly a week after flooding disaster
A British family remains missing in Nepal nearly a week after severe flooding that has killed almost 1,000 people and is still being counted. Relatives in London say they have had no contact with the family since Tuesday, when they were last heard from while in Kathmandu. The missing group includes Santosh Sahu, his wife Surabhi, and their children, including 13-year-old Syna Kumari Sahu.Family members said the group had been on a trip linked to Mount Kailash, a religious site associated with Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. According to relatives, the family's WhatsApp messages went offline just hours after they crossed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 06:34 LONDON
Toxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysian Borneo as air quality turns hazardous
Smoke from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia has pushed air quality in parts of Malaysian Borneo to hazardous levels, with the worst conditions reported in Sarawak. The haze has also spread beyond the island, reaching peninsular Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. Officials and residents say the smoke has triggered respiratory illness and disrupted public life across the region.On Tuesday, six areas in Sarawak recorded air quality readings above 300 on Malaysia's Air Pollutant Index, a level classed as hazardous. In Kuching, the state capital, the index reached 407, while Serian, near the Kalimantan border, recorded 408. The smoke has been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 04:02 LONDON
US Army Secretary resigns amid Pentagon tensions and leadership turnover
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role, according to the supplied report. The departure was confirmed by CBS, which said it followed months of conflict with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The move adds to a series of senior Pentagon departures under Hegseth and comes during President Donald Trump's second term.The White House said Driscoll had been highly effective in advancing the president's agenda at the Department of the Army and had provided outstanding leadership during military operations. The report says Driscoll, 41, was often referred to as Trump's "drone guy" because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 02:29 LONDON
Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin starts flowing into Northern Territory power grid
Fracked gas from the Beetaloo Basin has begun flowing into the Northern Territory power grid, marking a major milestone for the remote onshore gas project south of Darwin. The gas is now being used to help power homes and businesses across the territory. The development comes eight years after the NT moratorium on fracking was lifted.The project was switched on today, according to the supplied material, with government officials, gas company leaders, native title holders and the Northern Land Council expected to attend. NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the gas would drive new investment across several sectors, create employment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 22:05 LONDON
Spain's Sanchez says Russia and Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis as toll and fallout grow
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said there are signs Russia and Israel spread disinformation about Spain's migration policy, helping trigger the mass crossing into Ceuta from Morocco at the end of July. He said the claims were based on research by the European External Action Service, the European Union's foreign policy arm. The remarks add a new layer to an already sensitive border episode that has drawn attention across Spain and the wider EU.Sanchez said more than 72,000 migrants crossed irregularly from Morocco into Ceuta between 30 and 31 July. He said the online activity was linked to Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON
Nepal flood death toll rises above 900 as remote areas remain cut off
Aid groups say some of the hardest-hit regions in Nepal remain inaccessible after flash flooding and mudslides that have devastated parts of the country near the border with Tibet. The disaster authority has now reported more than 900 deaths, while the number of missing people has risen to 4,247. Rescue efforts are still under way, with the main focus on workers believed trapped in hydropower project tunnels blocked by mud and rock debris.Action Aid said persistent rain and damaged roads are making it difficult to reach affected areas, with one of the worst-hit regions still not accessible by road. Its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead and about 15 missing as evacuations continue
The National Park Service says one person has died and around 15 people remain missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding hit Grand Canyon National Park. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered late on Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, officials said. The flooding forced evacuations, damaged infrastructure and disrupted access in the Bright Angel Creek area of the park.Officials said the flood struck on Saturday afternoon after heavy rain sent torrents through Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the Colorado River. More than 60 people were evacuated from the depths of the canyon, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
US plans new sanctions on another bank over Iran ties amid stalled truce talks
The United States plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week as part of a stepped-up campaign to economically isolate Iran, according to the US Treasury secretary. The move comes amid deadlocked truce talks and follows recent action against the United Arab Emirates operations of Basque Misr, which Washington accused of doing business with the Iranian government. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration is widening pressure on financial institutions it believes are helping Tehran.Bessent declined to name the bank that is expected to be targeted, but said the next step could be to cut an institution off entirely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
Syria and Libya reopen diplomatic ties after Tripoli talks
Syria and Libya have agreed to reopen Syria's embassy in Tripoli after 14 years, in a move that signals a reset in relations between the two countries. The agreement was reached during talks in the Libyan capital between Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. The two sides also agreed to open a Syrian consulate in Benghazi and reactivate a bilateral coordination committee.According to the Libyan government statement, al-Shaibani arrived in Tripoli on Sunday for meetings with Libyan officials. The talks covered security cooperation, counterterrorism, consular services, and the status of prisoners, detainees and refugees... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Trump says US will begin refilling Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Venezuelan oil
President Donald Trump has said the United States will begin refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve shortly using oil linked to a newly announced deal with Venezuela. In a post on social media, he said the process would begin "very shortly" and described the Venezuelan oil as a "gift" to the American people. The statement comes as the reserve has been drawn down sharply in recent years and was reported to be near a 44-year low.Trump said the reserve had been made "virtually" empty, blaming former President Joe Biden for the decline. The reserve is the country's emergency crude stockpile and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
Niger says it is regaining control after mutiny in Niamey with reported Russian help
Niger's defence ministry said on Sunday that forces were gradually regaining control after a mutiny by soldiers in the capital, Niamey. The unrest began on Saturday and centred on the presidential palace and the Diori Hamani International Airport, where the military air base is located. By Sunday, the city appeared calm, with military trucks and checkpoints visible on major roads between the airport and the presidential district.According to the supplied material, the mutineers stormed the presidential palace and took positions at the airport base before loyalist forces moved against them. Several analysts said Russia's Africa Corps intervened as the authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
Iceland rejects EU accession talks in referendum as count nears completion
With almost all votes counted, Iceland's referendum appears to have rejected a proposal to resume accession negotiations with the European Union. The no side was ahead by 52.5% to 47.5%, according to the national broadcaster, while official results had not yet been announced. The ballot did not ask whether Iceland should join the bloc, but whether it should reopen talks that were suspended more than a decade ago.The vote is nonbinding, but the coalition government led by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir has said it would respect the outcome. The referendum was brought forward from a pledge to hold it by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Six months on, war with Iran deepens pressure at home and at sea
More than six months into the war on Iran, the pressure on ordinary people is described as worsening, with no short-term relief expected. The supplied material says life for most Iranians has deteriorated and that daily life has become a struggle for much of the country's population of about 90 million. It also says the conflict began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes and has continued to reshape politics, security and the economy inside Iran.The report says Iran's military and political establishment has adapted to the war without making major concessions to its ideological principles. It also describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Iran's supreme leader urges Muslim unity against the United States and Israel
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called on Muslim nations to unite against the United States and Israel in a message released on Sunday, as the war in the Middle East reached its six-month mark. He also urged Iranians to close ranks internally and avoid actions that could weaken social cohesion. The statement places Iran's top authority at the centre of a renewed political message aimed both at the region and at the domestic audience.According to the message, Khamenei told regional leaders to recognise what he described as their real enemy, understand its plan and confront it. He identified the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Pacific Islands Forum summit in Palau hit by multiple leader withdrawals
Several Pacific leaders have pulled out at the eleventh hour from the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Palau, disrupting a summit that was expected to advance regional diplomacy and climate-related cooperation. The withdrawals include the prime ministers of Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa, leaving the gathering with a noticeably reduced level of political representation. Australia's prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has confirmed he will still attend.The Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, cancelled his appearance after a no-confidence motion was lodged against him at home. The motion was brought by the home affairs minister, Manasseh Maelanga, who accused Wale... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 09:02 LONDON
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
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
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 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
