Labor claims victory in Queensland's Stafford by-election
Queensland Labor has claimed victory in the Stafford by-election in Brisbane's northern suburbs, with candidate Luke Richmond on track to become the seat's next state member. The Liberal National Party conceded it had fallen short after counting ended on Saturday night. The result follows a four-week campaign in the state electorate, which was triggered by the death of former MP Jimmy Sullivan last month.Richmond, described as Labor's former state assistant secretary, defeated the LNP's Fiona Hammond. In a statement overnight, Opposition Leader Steven Miles said the people of Stafford had sent the LNP a message and said Labor momentum was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
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Victoria government rushes to replace struck-down political donations laws
Victoria's Allan government is rushing to draft new political donations laws after the High Court found the state's existing framework unconstitutional last month. The ruling has left Victoria without current limits on donations, disclosure requirements or a ban on foreign donations, just six months before the state election in November. The government is now working to bring proposed laws before parliament next month.The immediate trigger is the High Court's April decision, which struck out a whole section of Victoria's Electoral Act. According to the material supplied, the result is a regulatory vacuum in which there are no donation caps and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Trump demands SAVE AMERICA Act, voter ID and proof of citizenship in housing and FISA bills
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Failed New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, a Dumacrat, just blamed ME for her Long Island Railroad STRIKE, when she knows, full well, that I have NOTHING TO DO WITH IT - never even heard about it until this morning. She just blurted out, "it's President Trump's fault." No, Kathy, it's your fault, and now looking over the facts, you should not have allowed this to happen. If you can't solve it, let me know, and I'll show you how to properly get things done. This... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo after 65 deaths and Uganda case
A new Ebola outbreak has been declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with health officials saying the outbreak is currently confined to Ituri province in the northeast of the country. The area borders Uganda and South Sudan, raising concern about cross-border spread. Officials have also confirmed one related death in Kampala, Uganda, after a man from the DRC was admitted to hospital earlier in the week.The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported in the DRC. Uganda's health ministry said the man who died in Kampala was 59 years... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 04:30 LONDON
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Congo Ebola outbreak reported to have killed more than 60
An Ebola outbreak in Congo has been reported to have killed more than 60 people, adding to concern over the scale of the health emergency.The latest report gives a higher death toll than earlier accounts, but provides no further details on where the outbreak is centred or how many cases have been confirmed.No official response, containment measures or laboratory figures are included in the new report.The lack of detail leaves unclear how far the outbreak has spread.Ebola outbreaks can move quickly and place heavy pressure on health services, making early tracing, isolation and treatment important to limit further transmission.The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Charlie Love convicted over attempted murder of PSNI officers in Strabane bomb attack
A Co Tyrone man has been found guilty at Belfast Crown Court of attempting to murder two PSNI officers in a bomb attack in Strabane later claimed by the New IRA.The court convicted Charlie Love on all four charges he faced.Mr Justice Fowler said he was satisfied Love was intimately connected with the planning and execution of what he described as a dissident terrorist bomb attack on a police car with two officers on board.The judge said he was satisfied the defendant intended that police officers would be killed.Love was also convicted of possessing explosives and causing an explosion likely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
Trump says 20-year Iran nuclear suspension would be enough
US President Donald Trump has said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear programme, signalling a shift from his previous demand for a permanent end. He made the remarks after talks in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the arrangement would have to be a "real 20 years". He also said his patience with Iran was running out, with no sign of a breakthrough in negotiations.The comments came as talks over Iran's nuclear programme and the wider conflict remain stalled. According to the supplied material, Israeli and US forces began massive air strikes on Iran on 28... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 07:30 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
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