At least six dead after fire in Antwerp apartment block
At least six people have died after a fire broke out in a 10-storey apartment block in Antwerp, Belgian police said. Several others were injured in the blaze, which sent black smoke billowing from the building and prompted a large evacuation. Footage from the scene showed one man climbing from a balcony before being helped into a neighbouring window.Police said the fire began just before 10:00 local time on Wednesday, or 08:00 GMT, and was caused by a technical problem on the ground floor. More than 200 people live in the block, and the fire department evacuated 80 flats as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 17:09 LONDON
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Plane crashes into Beijing CITIC Tower, killing one and injuring 13
A small aircraft has crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower, killing the only person on board and injuring 13 other people, according to the limited official information released so far. The impact left holes in the 109-storey skyscraper, which has since been boarded up. Authorities have not publicly explained why the aircraft came down.The plane was identified as a B-12PP, and reporting says it deviated from its intended flight path after taking off from Shifosi Airport about half an hour earlier. It was due to turn back to the airport at 5.45pm, but tracking signal was lost around Beijing's East Fifth... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 17:06 LONDON
Pakistan says it intercepted four drones from Afghanistan amid cross-border strikes
Pakistan said its forces intercepted four drones launched from Afghanistan into Balochistan, hours after Afghanistan's defence ministry said it had struck what it described as ISIL centres in Pakistan. The latest exchange was reported in Pakistan's Balochistan province and in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, adding to an already volatile border confrontation. Both sides have given sharply different accounts of the incident, and neither claim has been independently verified.Pakistan's military said the drones were detected immediately after crossing the border and were brought down using what it called sophisticated countermeasures. The Inter-Services Public Relations said the launch reflected the Afghan Taliban's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:33 LONDON
Ukraine says it struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery again and hit missile-components plant in Penza
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery for a second time in a week and also hit a plant producing missile components in the Penza region. He said the refinery is one of Russia's largest producers of lubricants and is located more than 1,000 kilometres from Ukraine. The Penza facility, he added, lies about 500 kilometres from Ukraine and is linked to Russia's military-industrial complex.Zelenskyy described the attacks as a response to Russia's war against Ukraine and said peace was needed. Russian officials did not confirm either strike, and the claims could not be independently verified.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:31 LONDON
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US and Iran hold technical talks in Doha as Trump says strikes hit hard
US and Iranian delegations held technical talks in Doha on Wednesday, focusing on reopening and traffic flow through the Strait of Hormuz and on securing a lasting ceasefire in the wider West Asia region. The discussions came as US President Donald Trump said Washington had "hit them very hard" for three nights and that relations with Tehran were "going very well". The talks are part of a mediator-led diplomatic track involving Qatar, with Pakistan also named in the process.Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews that the "denuclearisation of Iran is moving along well" and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
Report says Trump added at least $2.2 billion to his wealth after returning to the White House
A report published on Tuesday says United States President Donald Trump added at least $2.2 billion to his personal wealth in 2025, the year he returned to the White House. The figure was examined by The New York Times and points to a sharp rise from the $622 million in gains reported for 2024. The report says much of the increase came from crypto-related ventures and family business deals.According to the report, one of the largest transactions involved an investment firm linked to the United Arab Emirates buying nearly half of the Trump family's main crypto company, World Liberty Financial.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Doha diplomacy deepens as Ukraine, Israel and climate shocks add to global strain
US and Iranian officials are converging on Doha for mediated talks, with Qatari and Pakistani intermediaries involved as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz and wider regional security. The discussions are being framed as indirect technical contacts, but they come alongside a broader push to keep channels open between Washington and Tehran. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, a newly signed Lebanon Israel declaration has drawn sharp criticism inside Lebanon, with Hezbollah and its allies warning it could fuel future conflict rather than ease it. Separately, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's pursuit of total victory against Iran and its proxies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Spain reports more than 1,000 heat-related deaths after June heatwave
Spain has reported more than 1,000 deaths linked to the recent June heatwave, according to official figures released on Wednesday. The Carlos III Health Institute said at least 1,028 people died from heat-related causes during the period. The figures come as the country recorded its hottest first six months on record.The national weather agency said the first half of 2026 was 1.6C above normal on average. It also said June 2026 was the second-hottest June in the historical series, with temperatures 3.2C above the norm. Officials said the number of heat-related deaths in June was more than double the 407... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
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Russian veteran detained after viral video warning Putin of possible mutiny
A Russian military veteran has been detained after posting a video that warned President Vladimir Putin that soldiers could turn their weapons towards the Kremlin if their complaints were ignored. The man, identified as Aleksandr Lunin, said in the clip that he wanted a live televised meeting with the president to describe what he called abuses on the frontline. The video spread widely online and drew attention to claims of punishment and mistreatment inside the armed forces.According to the supplied report, Lunin was detained for at least 11 days after being found guilty of displaying extremist or Nazi symbols. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 09:38 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Nigeria school attack, Gaza land moves and global security fears dominate briefing
At least 37 students are missing after gunmen attacked a secondary school in Lassa, in Nigeria’s Borno State, in the latest mass abduction to hit the country’s northeast. Local officials said the raid also left a school vice principal dead and a security guard injured. 🔗In South Sudan, the UN said five humanitarian workers were killed when their convoy was ambushed in Duk County, Jonglei State, with four other people also killed. The attack underlines the continuing danger facing aid operations in one of the world’s most fragile conflict zones. 🔗Security tensions are also rising in South Asia, where the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Jul 2026 08:18 LONDON
Nigeria school attack leaves at least 37 students missing in Borno State
At least 37 students are missing after gunmen attacked a secondary school in the northeastern Nigerian town of Lassa, according to local officials. The raid took place on Monday while students were sitting exams, in an area of Borno State that has endured years of violence from armed groups. At least three people were killed in the attack, including a soldier and a teacher.Officials said the assailants were linked to Islamic State West Africa Province, which has operated in Nigeria's northeast for years. The military initially said authorities had rescued 10 students and that only one remained missing, but later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
Deadly wildfire near Thessaloniki spreads for a second day as death toll rises
Two people have now been found dead in the wildfire area near Thessaloniki in northern Greece, as firefighters continued to battle an out-of-control blaze on Tuesday evening. The fire broke out near Liti, about 15km north-west of the city, and spread quickly into nearby forested land. Residents in Liti were urged to leave their homes as the flames moved towards the village of Melissochori.The body of a man was discovered in a charred area near Liti, while a second body, which has not yet been identified, was later found in a house in a forested area nearby. A woman rescued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Pakistan strikes in Afghanistan spark civilian deaths as US courts and Iran talks dominate
The biggest escalation came on the Pakistan Afghanistan border, where the UN mission in Afghanistan said at least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured after Pakistan launched airstrikes and sent ground troops into Afghan territory. India condemned the strikes, saying civilians, including women and children, were among the dead. 🔗 🔗Regional fallout widened as Donald Trump said Iran had requested a meeting in Doha and that talks would go ahead, while Iranian officials denied any political negotiations were planned. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were later reported to be in Qatar for mediator led discussions, with Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Russia expands military training for schoolchildren aged 11 to 17
Russia has doubled the amount of required military training for schoolchildren aged 11 to 17, according to the latest reported changes to the curriculum. The programme, known as Fundamentals of Homeland Security and Defence, now includes lessons on drones, field exercises and firearms. The new format could begin as soon as September in occupied Crimea.Education minister Sergei Kravtsov said the course will now include at least 17 hours of basic military training, within a total of 34 hours of material. Schools are also requiring pupils to study Russian military history, civil service, wartime survival, combat skills, firearm handling and how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 15:32 LONDON
South Africa deploys police as anti-immigrant protests spread on deadline day
Police have been deployed across South African towns and cities as anti-immigrant protests intensify on the day an unofficial deadline set by protest groups expires. Businesses in several cities have closed, and security personnel have been visible in Johannesburg as authorities try to prevent unrest from escalating. The demonstrations are linked to demands that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by Tuesday.The groups behind the protests have claimed undocumented migrants will face arrest and deportation if they do not leave in time, but the government has rejected those threats as false. President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the right... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 13:36 LONDON
At least 13 dead in Accra flooding as Ghana warns of more rain
At least 13 people have died in Ghana's capital, Accra, after torrential rain caused severe flooding across parts of the city. Emergency teams have been deployed as rescue and recovery operations continue, with authorities warning that the death toll could still rise. The government has urged residents to stay indoors or move to higher ground as another storm approaches from the east.The Ghana National Fire Service said it had rescued more than 470 people so far. It said much of the water from Sunday night's downpours had begun to recede, but low-lying areas were heavily affected and some residents remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine, Pakistan and Middle East tensions dominate as markets trade mixed
Russia's latest missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed at least 10 people and wounded dozens, with regional officials reporting deaths in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv as rescue work continued. A separate UN account said weekend attacks on energy and heating facilities killed at least a dozen civilians, underlining the pressure on Ukraine's infrastructure. 🔗 🔗In Afghanistan, the UN mission said at least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured after Pakistan launched airstrikes and sent ground troops across the border into Paktya, Paktika and Kunar provinces. India condemned the strikes after reports of civilian casualties, including women and children,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Arunachal Pradesh and Assam floods worsen as roads and bridges are washed away
Heavy monsoon rain has worsened flooding and landslides across parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, cutting off roads, damaging bridges and forcing fresh rescues. The latest reports say at least 12 districts in Arunachal Pradesh have been battered by downpours, while nearly 45,000 people across five districts in Assam have been affected. Authorities have also deployed an Indian Air Force helicopter after four people were stranded on an island in the Sisiri River in Lower Dibang Valley.Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken with the chief ministers of both states and assured central assistance as the situation develops. The India... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 06:05 LONDON
India-bound ships increasingly go dark in the Strait of Hormuz amid attack fears
Maritime data shows a growing share of vessels sailing from the Persian Gulf to India are switching off their tracking systems as they pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The pattern has emerged in one of the world's busiest and most sensitive shipping lanes, where commercial traffic moves through waters close to Iran and Oman. The practice, known as "going dark," means ships stop broadcasting their identity, location and destination through Automatic Identification System transponders.According to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, nearly 62% of tankers and cargo vessels on this route switched off their transponders while crossing the strait.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 06:00 LONDON
UN reports 28 civilians killed in airstrikes across three Afghan provinces
The UN Mission in Afghanistan reported that at least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured in airstrikes in Paktya, Paktika and Kunar provinces. The strikes took place on Sunday evening, according to the mission's report. The source identifies the toll as civilian casualties and names three provinces affected, but provides no additional operational detail. It does not say who carried out the airstrikes, what targets were struck, or whether the attacks were part of a broader campaign. The report confirms a significant civilian impact across multiple locations in eastern Afghanistan. No other consequences, response measures, or casualty updates were... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 21:03 LONDON
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UN details civilian toll from strikes on Ukrainian energy and heat facilities
Missile and drone attacks killed at least a dozen civilians in Russia and Ukraine over the weekend, according to the source text. The attacks were described as continuing long-range drone strikes by both countries. No further breakdown of casualties, locations, or the specific targets of individual strikes is given in the body text. The title says the UN detailed the humanitarian toll of strikes on Ukrainian energy and heat facilities, but the provided text does not include the UN assessment itself, any figures on damage to energy infrastructure, or any additional operational details. The only explicit incident fact in the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 20:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: Hormuz truce, Ukraine strikes and global shocks dominate a volatile day
The biggest development was a fragile de escalation around the Strait of Hormuz, with the United States and Iran agreeing to stand down for now after several days of strikes and counterstrikes near the waterway, even as a separate report said talks in Doha remain disputed and volatile. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13 year old girl, as attacks on tents and other civilian sites continued, while Israel also carried out further strikes in southern Lebanon, including the destruction of what it described as a tunnel near the village... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Border violence, Europe heatwave and Asia tensions dominate the noon brief
Pakistan said it killed 29 militants in a combined air and ground operation along the border with Afghanistan, after launching strikes into three Afghan provinces, as civilian casualties on the Afghan side rose and the frontier crisis deepened. 🔗In Ukraine, Vladimir Putin rejected reported proposals to limit long range strikes, saying Moscow would continue its war, even as drone attacks intensified and the conflict showed no sign of easing. 🔗India will be represented at the funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by Bihar governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jun 2026 12:03 LONDON
Record European heatwave drives wildfires and excess deaths as fire risk spreads
Dozens of firefighters, supported by four aircraft, are battling a wildfire burning pine forests on the tourist island of Vis in Croatia, as the record-breaking heatwave continues to drive fire risk across southwestern Europe and the Balkans. The island lies about 55 kilometres southwest of Split, and Croatian weather officials have issued a red alert for areas including Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik. The fire is one of several weather-related emergencies unfolding as temperatures remain dangerously high across the region.In Serbia, the State Hydrometeorological Service warned that temperatures would reach 39C on Monday, while Albania said it had contained a wildfire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 11:31 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions ease, Europe hit by heat and tragedy, markets turn risk off
The United States and Iran have agreed to stand down for now after several days of fire exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz, while technical talks continue on ending the wider Middle East war. 🔗 🔗In Gaza, Israeli strikes killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13 year old girl, as attacks on tents and other sites continued in the north and south of the enclave. 🔗 Israel also carried out further strikes in southern Lebanon, including the destruction of what it described as a tunnel near the village of Aita al Shaab, as the new framework deal faces its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue window closes
Officials in Venezuela say the death toll from the earthquakes has risen to nearly 1,500, as the critical 72-hour rescue window is closing. Emergency teams are still searching through rubble, but the focus is shifting increasingly toward recovery rather than rescue. The latest figures indicate the disaster remains fluid and that the final toll may still change.The new report says the casualty count has climbed to 1,430 dead and 3,238 injured, with hospitals continuing to treat people for fractures and panic attacks. Families of missing people have been gathering outside a hospital in Caracas, hoping for news of relatives. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
Israel strikes southern Lebanon again as framework deal faces first test
Israeli forces have carried out further strikes in southern Lebanon, including the destruction of what Israeli officials described as a tunnel near the village of Majdal Zoun. Lebanese state media also reported additional attacks in the south, including in the city of Nabatieh, while smoke was seen rising near the coastal city of Tyre. The latest violence comes just days after a trilateral framework agreement was signed under US sponsorship to pave the way for peace and Hezbollah disarmament.In a joint statement, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the tunnel stretched more than 200 metres... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 06:59 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in Gaza as attacks on tents continue
Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip killed at least four Palestinians on Sunday, including a 13-year-old girl, in separate strikes in the north and south of the enclave. The incidents included a drone strike west of Beit Lahiya and a missile strike on a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis. Medical staff also reported receiving the body of one unidentified man after the southern attack.Palestinian news agency Wafa said an Israeli drone struck the al-Salatin area, west of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, killing at least two people and wounding at least one more. In southern Gaza, Israeli warplanes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
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Lebanon-Israel framework agreement sparks protests in Beirut as dispute over withdrawal deepens
Protests broke out in Beirut after Lebanon and Israel signed a United States-brokered framework agreement on Friday, with demonstrators criticising the deal for not requiring an Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas. The immediate street reaction underscored how contested the arrangement remains in Lebanon, where many see the question of territory and sovereignty as central to any lasting settlement. The protests also reflected anger among people affected by months of fighting and displacement in the south and in Beirut's southern suburbs.The supplied material says the agreement followed months of direct negotiations and was signed after a period of intense conflict between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 19:31 LONDON
UN rights chief calls for probe into migrant deaths in US detention centres
The United Nations human rights chief has called for an independent investigation into a sharp rise in deaths in migrant detention centres in the United States. Volker Turk said the increase in fatalities during President Donald Trump's second term raised serious concerns about transparency and accountability. He said the rights of victims' families to truth, justice and reparation must be upheld.Turk's statement on Friday cited US government statistics showing at least 19 migrant detention deaths so far this year. The reported death of a Georgian man, Mamuka Artmeladze, in a detention facility in Louisiana on 4 June brought the total... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 22:32 LONDON
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Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia ablaze after Russian missile and drone attack leaves at least nine hurt
Zaporizhzhia was hit by a Russian missile and drone attack that set off fires and damaged civilian property in the city, according to regional authorities. The strike took place in the late morning after air raid alerts had been active for more than two hours. Emergency crews were still working at the scene as firefighters battled the blaze and paramedics treated the injured.Officials said the attack involved at least two ballistic missiles and several attack drones. Regional authorities said the strikes hit a civilian neighbourhood in the city centre, with damage reported to warehouses, homes, commercial buildings and parked vehicles.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
Twin earthquakes near Caracas kill nearly 190 as rescue effort continues
Venezuela is racing to rescue people trapped under rubble after two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas, killing nearly 190 people and leaving thousands homeless. The first quake, measured at magnitude 7.2, hit about 160 kilometres west of the capital on Wednesday evening. Less than a minute later, a magnitude 7.5 tremor followed, deepening the damage across Caracas and nearby coastal areas.Officials said 188 people had been confirmed dead by Thursday afternoon, while 200 remained trapped and 1,520 had been hospitalised. Jorge Rodriguez, head of the national assembly and brother of interim President Delcy Rodriguez, gave the latest figures and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 02:00 LONDON
Venezuela earthquakes drive death toll to 188 as reconstruction costs rise
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in western Venezuela has risen to at least 188, while preliminary estimates suggest the damage could amount to as much as 7% of the country's gross domestic product. The quakes, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck on Wednesday about 160 kilometres west of Caracas. Officials are now weighing the scale of reconstruction needed for homes, hospitals and other infrastructure.Preliminary assessments from the United States Geological Survey put the economic loss at between 1% and 7% of Venezuela's $111bn GDP. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said a $200m fund from the International Monetary Fund... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
Kenya arrests more than 350 during anniversary protests over deadly anti-tax rallies
Kenyan police dispersed protesters in Nairobi and detained others in several parts of the country as people marked the second anniversary of deadly anti-government rallies. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said 355 people were arrested on Thursday, while officers used roadblocks and water-cannon trucks in the capital. The protests were held in memory of demonstrators killed during anti-tax unrest two years ago.Murkomen described those detained as criminals and said the security measures were intended to contain the demonstrations. He also apologised for the disruption caused by barricades and other restrictions, saying they had been effective in securing the city and other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 20:33 LONDON
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Oil prices fall further as Strait of Hormuz traffic resumes after US-Iran deal
Oil prices have fallen further as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to recover after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on 17 June. Brent crude briefly dropped below $72.48 a barrel, returning to the level seen before the conflict began, before edging back up to $73.23. The move reflects a sharp easing in market fears over disruption to one of the world's most important energy shipping routes.The latest data cited by maritime intelligence firm Kpler suggests 284 vessels have crossed the strait since 18 June, the day after the deal was signed. That is still below the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:32 LONDON
Venezuela declares state of emergency after twin earthquakes kill at least 164
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes collapsed buildings in cities including the capital, Caracas. The disaster has killed at least 164 people and wounded close to 1,000, according to the supplied reports. Rescue operations continued overnight as authorities and emergency teams searched for survivors and assessed the scale of the damage.The quakes struck on Wednesday, with the immediate impact felt across Caracas and other nearby areas. Buildings were reported to have collapsed, adding to the challenge for rescue crews working in unstable conditions. The emergency declaration reflects the severity of the destruction and the pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:30 LONDON
Deadly Omega heatwave grips Western Europe as Paris hits June record
A severe heatwave is continuing to affect large parts of Western Europe, with Paris recording a June temperature high of 40.9C and southern England reaching 36.1C. The hot spell has disrupted daily life across the region, with power supplies affected, schools closed and cultural landmarks shut in some areas. Authorities in France and Britain are among those responding as the early summer heat dome persists.In Paris, the mayor urged residents to slow down and take precautions as the city faced another sweltering day. Emmanuel Gregoire said the people now at risk are not only those usually considered most vulnerable, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search collapsed buildings
Two powerful earthquakes struck western Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving at least 32 people dead and about 700 injured, according to the supplied reports. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit within about a minute of each other and were followed by around 20 aftershocks. They caused building collapses, airport damage and widespread disruption, with the effects also felt in northern Brazil.Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency and ordered schools and non-essential services to be suspended so rescue work could take priority. More than 500 emergency teams were reported to be working through the rubble on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 10:59 LONDON
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Joe Sacco says six Indian publishers have approached him after India distribution plan for Muzaffarnagar graphic novel was dropped
Penguin Random House India has withdrawn from plans to distribute Joe Sacco's graphic novel reportage on the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, according to the cartoonist-journalist. Sacco said that at least six Indian publishers have since contacted him about bringing out the book in India. The development centres on The Once and Future Riot, a 135-page illustrated account of the violence in western Uttar Pradesh.Sacco said the book had been expected to reach Indian shelves by August or September, but the distribution plan was halted after legal and editorial scrutiny. He said the publisher raised concerns about an inaccurate map of India's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 03:00 LONDON
UK records hottest June day as 36.1C heatwave disrupts schools and transport
The UK has recorded its hottest June day on record after temperatures reached 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, on Wednesday afternoon. The provisional figure came as hundreds of schools closed across England and Wales and rail travel was disrupted, with passengers advised to avoid all non-essential journeys. The Met Office said the heatwave is expected to continue into Thursday and Friday, with temperatures of about 38C possible.A red extreme heat warning remains in place until 23:59 BST on Thursday across parts of south and central England and south Wales. The warning covers the East Midlands, the east of England, London and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 23:03 LONDON
Child killed in Israeli drone strike in al-Mawasi as Gaza attacks continue despite ceasefire
A 12-year-old child was killed in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, during an Israeli drone strike on Wednesday, according to health officials at Nasser Medical Complex. Several other Palestinians were wounded in the same attack, officials said. The strike hit an area that had been described by Israel as a safe zone, according to reporting from Gaza City.Health officials said the child was killed in a tent in al-Mawasi and identified him as Ahmed. At least seven Palestinians were injured in the same strike, according to the account relayed by medical staff. The attack came as Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 17:01 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
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