Day News Recap: Gaza, Ukraine and Africa conflicts dominate as markets stay mixed
Israeli airstrikes and West Bank violence dominated the day, with a strike on an apartment building in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood killing five Palestinians, while the World Health Organization warned that repeated delays in getting medicines, prosthetics and other supplies into Gaza could have devastating consequences. 🔗 🔗In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and journalists at several locations, and residents of Ras al-Ahmar said a new barrier had cut off water, animal feed, healthcare access and movement for their Bedouin community. 🔗 🔗Israel's Supreme Court overturned a ban on the country's two main Arab-majority political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Oct 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Kyiv bridge hit as Libya talks falter and Brazil, Latvia head to the polls
Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, hitting Kyiv’s Northern Bridge and damaging the road surface and trolleybus overhead wires, while emergency crews worked at the scene. The attack underlined the pressure on the capital as the wider campaign against energy and transport sites continues. 🔗In the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates said the FlyDubai co pilot accused of attacking the captain on flight FZ1073 used a crash axe and tried to carry out what it described as a terrorist attack, as the investigation continues. The case has raised fresh questions about security and the circumstances on board the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Oct 2026 12:22 LONDON
Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty
Polls have opened in Latvia for a parliamentary election dominated by security concerns, cost-of-living pressures and fears linked to Russia. Voting began at 8am local time and is due to close at 8pm, with the first results expected within hours and the final outcome likely to become clear after midnight. The contest is being watched closely because it could determine whether Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs keeps enough support to form a workable coalition.The supplied material says Mr Kulbergs' centrist United List is leading opinion polls on about 14% of the vote, with the pro-Russian Sovereign Power close behind. Latvia's parliament,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:34 LONDON
Russian Mi-8 shot down by own air defences in Voronezh region, killing three crew
A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter has reportedly been shot down by Russia's own air defences in the Voronezh region, according to the supplied report. The aircraft was said to have been operating in response to incoming Ukrainian drones when it was lost. All three people on board were killed, including the pilot, navigator and gunner.The incident was described as a case of friendly fire and took place on 2 October 2026. The helicopter was identified as a Mi-8, a widely used military aircraft in Russia's fleet. The report said the loss happened while Russian forces were trying to deter the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Putin renews nuclear warning over Kaliningrad as NATO drills continue
Vladimir Putin has renewed his warning that Russia could use all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if Kaliningrad or other Russian territory comes under direct attack. He said the issue would arise if there were a direct strike on the Russian Federation, and linked the warning to what he described as escalating statements about the Baltic enclave. The comments come as NATO continues military drills near Kaliningrad, which the alliance has described as defensive exercises.The warning sharpens an already tense standoff over the Russian exclave, which lies between Poland and Lithuania. Putin said Moscow would face retaliation if... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Hundreds of Israelis enter Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Sukkot amid access restrictions
Hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on the fifth day of Sukkot, according to the supplied report. The visits took place under police protection and came during a period of heightened tension at one of the most sensitive religious sites in the city. Palestinian Muslim access remained restricted during the holiday period, the report said.Jerusalem's Islamic Waqf Department said about 700 Israelis entered the compound on Wednesday, including former lawmaker Moshe Feiglin. The report said some participants performed Jewish religious rituals and sang inside the compound, which it described as a violation of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Israeli ministers launch West Bank settlement as election campaign hardens
Israeli ministers have launched a new illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank in an event that doubled as a campaign rally ahead of the October 27 election. The ceremony took place at Metzoke Eretz, where senior politicians used the occasion to project a hard line on settlement expansion. The move comes amid a broader escalation in election rhetoric, with leading figures seeking to appeal to voters through displays of toughness.According to the supplied report, the settlement launch took place on September 23 and was attended by ministers and members of parliament. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was among those present,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis at Al-Aqsa compound as holiday restrictions tighten
Hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday under police protection, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir among those taking part. The incursion took place on the third day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a period that has repeatedly seen heightened restrictions and tensions around the site. Streets and intersections around the Old City were closed as the visit unfolded, according to the Jerusalem governorate.The governorate said about 900 people entered the compound in the morning, and reported that some danced in circles and sang inside the courtyards. Ben-Gvir said: "We are the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
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Explosive-laden drones found at Leipzig Airport in suspected Russian hybrid attack
German authorities say a drone attack at Leipzig Airport involved explosive-laden drones striking a Ukrainian Antonov aircraft after it had been refuelled. Police later found additional drones carrying explosives, raising concern that the incident could have caused a major fire or mass casualties. The airport is one of Europe's busiest cargo hubs and the aircraft was parked in an area used for night operations.According to the supplied account, a bus driver ferrying pilots on the night shift first noticed drone debris near the aircraft almost midnight on a warm August evening. The driver approached the wreckage and saw what appeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
