Day News Recap: Ukraine under fire as US midterms, Gaza and Europe’s security tensions dominate
Russia intensified strikes across Ukraine, with officials saying at least 38 civilians have been killed and scores more injured in the past 24 hours after attacks on an aid centre, a hospice and a hospital. Separate overnight strikes also hit a hospital in Kharkiv and damaged energy infrastructure in several regions, leaving at least 73 people injured in the city and deepening pressure on the power system. đź”— đź”—Volodymyr Zelenskyy said planned United States mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi could open the way to a three way meeting with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, while UNICEF said Ukraine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Nov 2026 18:31 LONDON
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Israel election deadlock leaves Netanyahu's future hanging in the balance
Israel is heading into another period of political uncertainty after election results left neither bloc with the 61 seats needed to form a government. The results are due to be certified on Wednesday, but coalition talks are already deadlocked. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc won 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the opposition alliance led by former army chief Gadi Eisenkot secured 48.The remaining 19 seats went to the two Arab-led lists, the Joint List and Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List. That makes them pivotal in the arithmetic of any future coalition, even though they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 17:30 LONDON
Florida Learjet crash as investigators say jet may have broken apart before impact
Investigators in Florida say parts of a private jet may have broken off before it crashed and killed all nine people on board. The Learjet 60 came down on Military Trail in Palm Beach, a six-lane road lined with businesses and restaurants, after departing Austin, Texas and heading for the Bahamas. The aircraft nosedived into the roadway and exploded on impact, leaving a large crater and scattering debris across the surrounding area.The National Transportation Safety Board said weather conditions will be a major focus of the inquiry, and officials said severe storms complicated access to the wreckage. Heavy rainfall and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 10:33 LONDON
North Korea denies role in Binance heist as withdrawals surge
North Korea has denied US allegations that it was behind the reported $6.3 billion theft from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, while customers withdrew $4.64 billion after the platform reopened withdrawals. The denial was issued by Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who described the accusations as "absurd rhetoric" and a political provocation. Her comments came as the dispute over responsibility for the breach continued to deepen.The FBI said at the weekend that a North Korean state-sponsored hacking unit known as TraderTraitor was behind the attack and had been converting stolen assets into Ethereum. It said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 02:29 LONDON
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HRW warns of post-election crackdown in Zambia after disputed August vote
Human Rights Watch has called on Zambia's authorities to halt what it described as an intensifying crackdown on opposition figures, journalists, lawyers and government critics after the disputed August election. The rights group said the post-election climate has included arrests, disappearances, beatings and threats, with the pressure continuing in recent months. It said the pattern has created a chilling effect on civic and political activity.In a report released on Sunday, the organisation said Zambian police and military forces had forcibly disappeared, arbitrarily detained, beaten and threatened opposition members and supporters, as well as lawyers, journalists and critics, in the days... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 20:32 LONDON
Tokyo closes lower as KOSPI surges, gold and silver slide, and oil eases across Asia-Pacific trading
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split picture: Seoul led regional gains with a sharp KOSPI rally, while Tokyo finished slightly lower. Commodities were mixed to weaker, with gold, silver and platinum all falling, WTI crude easing, and natural gas higher. FX moves were modest, with the yen a touch weaker and the yuan firmer against the dollar. The session points to a market still balancing risk appetite in equities against a broad pullback in precious metals and softer energy prices. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Nov 2026 07:45 LONDON
Western Sahara UN mission ends as liquidation phase begins after mandate expiry
The United Nations has confirmed that its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate. The mission, known as MINURSO, entered a liquidation phase on 1 November, with assets being returned to troop-contributing countries. The development marks the close of a 35-year UN presence in a disputed territory where the political process remains unresolved.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he remained concerned about the security situation across the territory and the risk of hostilities escalating. His spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said Guterres had urged all concerned to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 00:31 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran tensions, Gaza strikes and Binance hack dominate a volatile day
Binance said it had resumed customer withdrawals in phases after a hack that stole about $6.3bn in cryptocurrency, with the FBI blaming a North Korea linked group for the record theft. đź”—Iran sharpened its warnings to Washington, saying any renewed US or allied attack would draw an immediate response that would be both impactful and geographically unrestricted, while also saying a new war could last longer after Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes. đź”— đź”—Despite the threats, Tehran said mediated contacts with the United States could still produce a deal, with Qatar continuing to play a diplomatic role as both sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Nov 2026 18:28 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran tensions rise as Gaza, Poland and Binance developments dominate
President Donald Trump said the United States may still target one or two sites in Iran, including a suspected nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain, as Tehran warned its military to answer any attack with immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted retaliation. The exchange kept pressure high after days of confrontation between Washington and Tehran. đź”— đź”—In Gaza, Israeli attacks killed at least four Palestinians on Saturday despite the ceasefire, according to hospital and medical sources in the enclave. The deaths underline how fragile the truce remains even as fighting continues on the ground. đź”—On the diplomatic front, Turkiye and Ukraine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Nov 2026 08:43 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv as coalition deadlock puts Netanyahu's future in play
Thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to press Israel's opposition leaders to reach an agreement with Arab-led parties and form a government that would remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The rally came after Tuesday's election produced no clear majority, leaving coalition negotiations at the centre of the political debate. Supporters of Netanyahu also turned out in counterprotest, underscoring the depth of the divide over who should govern next.According to the reported results, Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament, while the bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. That leaves neither side able to govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 03:00 LONDON
Venezuela military bombardment against ELN in Apure border area leaves several dead, NGO says
A military bombardment against the National Liberation Army, known as the ELN, has left several people dead near Venezuela's border with Colombia, according to a human rights group. The incident was reported in rural Apure state in the south-west of Venezuela, an area long affected by armed-group activity. Video seen by reporters showed bodies on the ground, fallen trees and the ruins of what appeared to be a camp.The NGO Fundaredes said one of its coordinators saw the first nine dead after the attack. Its director, Javier Tarazona, said this was the first Venezuelan bombardment against the ELN. The group... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 02:02 LONDON
Starmer says UK and Europe must draw closer as US becomes less reliable
Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom and other European countries must move closer together as the United States becomes a less reliable security partner. In his first major political intervention since leaving office, he argued that Europe has been caught out by changes in the security environment more than once. He said the shift in Washington's approach is not a temporary disruption, but a lasting change that Europe must adapt to.Speaking at the British Irish Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Starmer said Europe had twice failed to prepare for predictable events. He pointed first to Russia's attack on Ukraine,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON
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US judge blocks Justice Department election ballot directives in California
A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials over how they process ballots ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. The order, issued by Judge Trina Thompson in the Northern District of California, is the latest setback to efforts by the Trump administration to tighten election procedures in the state. It comes amid a broader legal fight over allegations of federal interference in ballot handling.The temporary restraining order was issued in response to a case brought by a labour union and civil rights groups against the Justice Department and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Israel election leaves Arab parties as kingmakers in deadlocked result
Arab parties in Israel have emerged as potential kingmakers after a record turnout among Arab voters helped lift them to 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. The result, reported after Tuesday's election, marks a sharp rise from 10 seats in the previous vote and leaves neither major bloc able to form a government on its own. The outcome has placed Arab-majority parties at the centre of coalition talks in a parliament that remains deadlocked.The surge in support was driven by higher participation in Arab communities, including Palestinian citizens of Israel and Bedouin voters. One first-time voter, schoolteacher Ranya Farhat, said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 02:36 LONDON
US appeals court again rejects bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
A US appeals court has again rejected a Trump administration attempt to set aside 20,000 ballots in California, in a ruling issued less than four days before the November 3 midterm elections. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the request was unconstitutional and warned that it could disenfranchise eligible voters. The decision is the second rejection of the same effort in less than a week.The administration had argued that nearly 20,000 likely non-citizens received mail-in ballots in California and should be prevented from being counted. It filed suit against the state on October 15 over the disputed ballots. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as final results leave Netanyahu bloc short of majority
Final results from Israel's general election have confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc finished ahead, but still fell well short of the 61 seats needed to govern alone in the 120-member Knesset. The right-wing and far-right alliance won 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot secured 48. The outcome leaves the country facing difficult coalition negotiations and keeps open the possibility of another election if no agreement can be reached.The Central Elections Committee said the Arab party groupings won a combined 19 seats, strengthening their position as potential kingmakers in the next round of talks. That makes them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Israel election deadlock deepens as final results confirm no majority
Final results from Israel's legislative election confirm that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition has reached the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Netanyahu's bloc finished on 53 seats, while the opposition camp led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. The Arab parties secured a combined 19 seats, leaving coalition arithmetic finely balanced and no bloc able to govern alone.The Central Elections Committee published the final tally early on Friday after counting the remaining "double envelope" ballots cast by soldiers and diplomats. Officials said turnout in the October 27 vote reached 77.9 percent, underlining the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 11:37 LONDON
Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies as final midterm push shifts online
With four days left before the United States midterm elections, Donald Trump has cancelled two weekend rallies planned for Kansas and Iowa and is instead turning to telephone campaigning across nearly 20 states. The change comes as both parties intensify their final push for votes, with Republicans trying to hold Congress and Democrats showing stronger momentum in national polling. The move also leaves Trump's Florida appearance on Friday as his final scheduled in-person rally.The latest polling cited in the supporting material shows Democrats ahead nationally by 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent, according to RealClearPolling. A Marquette Law School poll released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the United States after election defeat
Flavio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States shortly after the country's election results were announced, according to the supplied report. The move comes after he was defeated in the presidential race and has already triggered a fresh political dispute over his future role. In Miami, he issued a statement describing himself as Brazil's "true president" and alleging that he had been the victim of an electoral coup.The report says Bolsonaro arrived in Miami on Wednesday, a few hours after landing in the city, and that his family had already left Brazil on Tuesday. Their route reportedly took them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:33 LONDON
EU reopens €21.3bn in unused SAFE defence loans and urges joint projects with Ukraine
The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unused defence loans under the Security Action for Europe programme and is pressing member states to consider joint projects with Ukrainian companies. The move comes as Ukraine faces a large budget shortfall and continues to deal with damaging airstrikes. The funding round is part of the EU's effort to strengthen defence production and capabilities while also supporting cooperation with Kyiv.The new call for proposals runs until 13 November, after several member states borrowed less than expected in the first round. Italy, Hungary and France were among those that took up far less than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
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Cyclone Arnab kills at least three as it weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab has killed at least three people after battering India's eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, with heavy rain and strong winds also affecting neighbouring Odisha. Officials said the storm made landfall on Wednesday as a very severe cyclonic storm before weakening into a deep depression later in the day. Homes and farmland were damaged as ferocious winds and torrential rain swept across the southeastern coast.The India Meteorological Department said Arnab brought winds of 125-135 km/h, with gusts reaching 150 km/h in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It also said rainfall totals reached as much as 30 centimetres in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Trump demands Alaska Senate candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme
US President Donald Trump has called for the removal and prosecution of two candidates in Alaska's Senate race, accusing Democrats of trying to mislead voters through an alleged ballot scheme. His comments came after a newspaper investigation reported efforts linked to Democratic operatives to recruit namesake candidates in the contest. The dispute centres on Alaska's ranked-choice system, where voters rank candidates by preference and lower-ranked votes can be transferred if no one wins outright.Trump made the accusation in posts on Truth Social on Wednesday, saying the alleged conduct amounted to "voter fraud at the highest level". He named Mary Peltola... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
EU warned to expand refining capacity as war-driven fuel shocks expose market vulnerability
The European Commission is being urged to treat refining capacity as a strategic weakness after a prolonged war in the Middle East highlighted how quickly fuel markets can be disrupted. Energy expert Osama Rizvi said high fuel prices have become a structural feature of the market, arguing that the world needs more refineries spread across the globe to reduce exposure during geopolitical crises. His comments came as the European Commission signalled that the loss of refining capacity is a vulnerability Europe can no longer afford to ignore.European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said the prolonged conflict should serve as a wake-up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:11 LONDON
Israel election aftermath: Ben Gvir calls for arrests as Arab parties gain leverage
Israel's far-right national security minister has called for the arrest of leaders of Arab parties after their strong showing in this week's election, escalating a dispute already centred on unproven claims of foreign funding. Itamar Ben Gvir said the domestic security service should order the arrests of the heads of Arab parties suspected of involvement in Qatari money. The allegation has not been substantiated, and it comes as final election results are still being completed.The latest count is still pending because about 500,000 absentee ballots are being tallied from military personnel, diplomats, prisoners and hospital patients, among others. Local media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:34 LONDON
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Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties face exclusion from coalition talks
Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has accused Israel's main political leaders of racism after both major blocs ruled out working with Arab parties despite their strong showing in the election. With 85% of the vote counted, Arab parties are on course for a record 19 seats, potentially giving them decisive leverage in coalition talks. But the numbers still leave neither bloc close to the 61 seats needed to govern, prolonging the deadlock.According to the Central Elections Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is ahead with at least 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48. Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Israel election remains undecided as Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers
Uncertainty remained over Israel's election on Wednesday as vote counting continued and neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing, religious bloc nor the centrist bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot appeared on course for a majority in the Knesset. The result leaves the country facing another period of coalition bargaining, with no clear winner yet able to claim the 61 seats needed to govern. A surprise rise in support for Arab parties has added a new variable to the final arithmetic.With more than 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu and his allies were hovering around 53 seats, while Eisenkot's "Change" bloc was just... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after Brazil election loss and passport dispute
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and members of his family have landed in Miami, Florida, after Brazil's presidential election and amid an ongoing legal dispute over his passports. The move follows a Brazilian Supreme Court order linked to a money-laundering investigation, according to the supplied report. It also comes after a reported route through Argentina and Ecuador before the family reached the United States.The report says Bolsonaro and his family were granted entry visas by the United States government after he refused to comply with the court order to surrender his passports. Argentina's migration authority said the family first travelled from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Israeli right makes provocative statements as election count continues amid coalition uncertainty
Senior figures on Israel's right have intensified their rhetoric as votes are counted in an election that appears to have left no clear path to a majority. The remarks, made during and after Tuesday's ballot, included claims about Arab voters, allegations of election theft and renewed pledges tied to settlements in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The comments came as exit polls suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing alliance had suffered a setback.Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking early on Wednesday at his far-right Religious Zionism party's headquarters in Jerusalem, dismissed opposition celebrations and said the government's settlement expansion would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
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Israel faces coalition deadlock as Netanyahu stages comeback after inconclusive election
Israel is facing a hung parliament after an inconclusive parliamentary election, leaving three broad paths for the next government: a unity coalition, a minority administration or a fresh vote. The deadlock comes as Benjamin Netanyahu is described as staging an extraordinary political comeback despite losing his majority. If no rival bloc can assemble enough support, he could remain in office as caretaker prime minister.Former government spokesman Eylon Levy said the outcome would require one side to abandon key coalition promises. He said Netanyahu's recovery was remarkable given the security failures surrounding the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, the war... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Serbia's election winner seen seeking closer EU ties after Vučić defeat
An analyst says Serbia's Students List movement won the election on a promise to turn the page on outgoing prime minister Aleksandar Vučić. The assessment suggests the group is now likely to seek better relations with the European Union, even if its position on eventual membership remains unclear. The comments come as Serbia begins to adjust to the political consequences of Vučić's defeat after 14 years in power.Marko Prelec, an analyst at the International Crisis Group, said it was still premature to question the movement's ability to govern. He said dismantling Vučić's system would take a long time, pointing to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 08:32 LONDON
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Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties could hold balance of power
Exit polls and updated projections in Israel have kept the country on course for another hung parliament, with no clear winner emerging from the first election since the October 7 attacks. The latest figures show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot still short of the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Arab parties may again prove pivotal if coalition talks begin after the count is completed.According to one broadcaster's latest projection, Netanyahu's bloc is on 52 seats and Eisenkot's bloc on 49, while another has the two camps tied at 51 each. Likud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Israeli election vote count points to coalition uncertainty after polls close
Polls have closed in Israel's election and votes are now being counted, with exit polls pointing to a fragmented result. Early projections suggest Gadi Eisenkot's bloc has won the largest number of seats, but not enough for a majority. They also indicate that Netanyahu's Likud is set to emerge as the biggest single party in the parliament.The immediate picture remains provisional, with the final seat distribution still to be confirmed. The available reporting says the count is under way, but does not give official results. It also does not indicate whether any bloc is close to the threshold needed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
