Albania protests intensify in Tirana as clashes leave more than 300 injured
Saturday's antigovernment rally in Tirana escalated into some of the fiercest clashes seen in the Albanian capital in days. Police used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse crowds after thousands gathered for the demonstration. Several government buildings were attacked, and the Ministry of Education again became a focal point of the unrest.Authorities said more than 300 protesters and police were injured, and dozens of demonstrators were arrested. The rally drew students and other supporters from around Albania, with university professors, artists and opposition parties also said to have backed the mobilisation. Police had stepped up security across... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Brazil election runoff enters final day with mass Lula rally in Rio
Brazil's presidential runoff entered its final day on Saturday with rival campaigns holding last-minute rallies in Rio de Janeiro. Supporters of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gathered on Copacabana beach in a major show of force as the campaign closed after a combative final television debate. The vote on Sunday will decide whether Lula secures another term or whether right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro can complete a late challenge.The first round of voting left Bolsonaro ahead with 47% to Lula's 45%, making the contest one of the closest in recent Brazilian politics. The gap has narrowed during three weeks of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 19:30 LONDON
Israel West Bank raids intensify as Hebron demolitions displace more families
Israeli forces have expanded demolitions in Hebron, displacing more than 200 families according to Palestinian officials, as the city remains under heavy restrictions following a deadly checkpoint attack. Local officials said homes and businesses were destroyed in the Ein Deir Baha and Farsh al-Hawa neighbourhoods, with bulldozers also damaging infrastructure and industrial sites. The operation has affected movement across the city, which has been cordoned off by the military.Hebron's mayor, Youssef al-Jaabari, said dozens of families were forced to spend the night outside and that some were told to leave without taking their vehicles. He said homes were marked for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
Houthis claim fresh strikes on Saudi oil facilities and airports as coalition intercepts missiles
Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Saturday that they launched new attacks on oil facilities and airports across Saudi Arabia. The claims came as the Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two ballistic missiles fired towards Yanbu and Taif. There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities that the reported attacks hit their intended targets.According to the Houthi statement, the group targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Rabigh oil refinery, crude oil pumping stations and the East-West Pipeline. The same statement also named King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, an airport in Najran and an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Storm Boelo brings amber wind warnings and fresh power disruption across the UK
Amber wind warnings are coming into force across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England as Storm Boelo approaches, with forecasters warning of travel disruption, power cuts and a risk to life. The strongest winds are expected to hit western Scotland first on Saturday evening before spreading eastwards overnight and through Sunday. The storm is set to affect the UK through the rest of the weekend, adding to disruption already caused by Storm Austen.The Met Office said amber warnings would begin at 21:00 BST for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. It said widespread gusts of 60... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Earthquakes, conflict and protests dominate a volatile day across Asia, Europe and the Middle East
Rescue teams in Tibet are still searching Nagqu after a magnitude 7 earthquake, with the injured toll rising to 76 while the death toll remains at 16. The quake has left a trail of damage in China’s Tibet region as emergency crews continue to work through the affected area. 🔗In the Middle East, Jordan’s King Abdullah ordered a firm security response after a church attack in Karak governorate killed eight people and wounded 40, while Yemen’s Taiz hospital warned it could shut within days because fuel, medicine and oxygen are running out under a renewed Houthi siege. The United Nations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Oct 2026 18:27 LONDON
Ukraine says Starlink connection stable again after reported restrictions
Ukraine says its military now has a stable Starlink connection again after about 10 days of reported restrictions that disrupted battlefield communications. The latest update comes after Ukrainian officials said the slowdown affected frontline operations, including drone interception and some strikes behind Russian lines. The satellite system is a key part of military communications in areas where other networks are vulnerable.The defence ministry said monitoring systems were now recording a return to normal performance, with speeds described as above 400 km/h. Earlier reports said the restrictions had reduced speeds to around 160 km/h or less, which led to the failure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 17:31 LONDON
Ukraine says Starlink restored amid renewed attacks and planned Abu Dhabi talks
Ukraine says restrictions on its military Starlink and Starshield satellite connections have been lifted after more than a week of disruption that affected drone operations against Russian forces. Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara said the systems were stable on equipment travelling above 400 kilometres per hour, and credited talks with Washington and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's diplomacy. The development comes as attacks continue in both Russia and Ukraine, adding to pressure on the battlefield and in diplomacy.The cause of the disruption remains unclear, and it is not known who ordered the restrictions. US President Donald Trump denied responsibility while defending Elon Musk,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Deadly church attack in Jordan's Karak governorate as search for suspects continues
Jordan's King Abdullah has ordered security forces to respond firmly after a church attack in the Karak governorate killed eight people and wounded 40, according to the royal court. Authorities said the attackers opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in broad daylight on Friday, in what they described as an act of extremist terrorism. The search for the perpetrators is continuing, and officials say it is still too early to determine whether they had links to known groups.The attack took place about 120km southwest of the capital, Amman, and prompted an immediate security response across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 15:02 LONDON
Czech government advances public media funding overhaul despite strike threat
The Czech Republic's governing coalition has moved ahead with a bill to change how public media are funded, despite strong criticism from journalists and opposition parties. In an overnight vote early on Saturday, lawmakers sent the proposal to committees for further discussion. The plan would replace the household broadcasting fee with funding from the state budget.The bill would affect Czech Television and Czech Radio, and critics say it could weaken their independence. According to the supporting material, the proposal would cut funding for the two broadcasters by about 15 percent and keep nominal funding unchanged for several years. Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Kim Jong-un visits China via newly opened Yalu River bridge after calling for stronger military
Kim Jong-un has travelled to China and was received by senior Chinese officials, according to state media reports cited in the supplied material. The North Korean leader crossed into the border city of Dandong on Saturday via the newly opened Yalu River bridge, which links the two countries. The visit comes one day after he urged a stronger military and described the need for a "military revolution" in a meeting with North Korean armed forces officials.The reports say Kim was welcomed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Wang Huning, one of China's top political advisers. He then visited a local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Israel launches West Bank operation as France braces for protests and Brazil debates heat up
Israeli forces have launched a days long counterterrorism operation in the occupied West Bank, centred on the Hebron area, after a checkpoint attack that killed two people and prompted a major security response. 🔗In Europe, French authorities are deploying more than 70,000 police officers and gendarmes nationwide as they brace for a second wave of mass protests on Saturday, with the government on alert for renewed unrest. 🔗In Ukraine, officials said Starlink and Starshield satellite communications have returned to stable speeds after reported disruptions that had affected military use, easing concerns over battlefield connectivity. 🔗In the Americas, US Secretary of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Oct 2026 12:26 LONDON
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Brazil runoff enters final debate phase as Lula and Bolsonaro trade policy attacks
Brazil's presidential runoff campaign entered its final televised debate phase on Friday, with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro facing off in Rio de Janeiro. The debate came two days before Sunday's vote and focused heavily on the economy, infrastructure, regional development, crime and the cost of living. Polls suggest the race remains extremely close, with the two candidates effectively tied heading into the final stretch.The exchange was broadcast on TV Globo and was described as more diplomatic than the pair's first face-off on Sunday, although it still included sharp personal attacks. Lula criticised Bolsonaro's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
Rubio urges Cubans to contact CIA as US pressure on Havana intensifies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly urged Cubans seeking political change to work with the CIA, in a message that Cuban officials quickly mocked as Washington stepped up pressure on Havana. In a post on X, Rubio said the time was right for people in Cuba to act and described a "discreet partnership with the CIA" as a way to create positive change. The appeal came as the Trump administration continued a broader campaign of economic, political and legal pressure on the island.Rubio's message referred to what he called failed promises, corruption and the privileged lives of only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Earthquakes, storms and conflict flare across Asia, Europe and the Middle East
Rescue teams in Tibet are still searching after the magnitude 7 earthquake in Nagqu, with the number of injured rising to 76 while the death toll remains at 16. 🔗In the Pacific, two strong earthquakes off Vanuatu triggered a tsunami warning after the first quake measured magnitude 6.9, adding to a day of seismic alerts in the region. 🔗 Taiwan is also dealing with the aftermath of Typhoon Champi, which has killed one person, injured more than 500 and left outages and closures in place for a second day. 🔗In Yemen, Taiz hospital says it could shut within days because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
Lebanese scepticism grows as Israeli election nears amid south Lebanon occupation
Residents and analysts in Lebanon say they do not expect Israel's October 27 election to bring any meaningful change in policy toward their country. In Beirut, the prevailing view described in the report is that a change of leadership in Israel would not automatically alter the situation in south Lebanon. The issue is being watched closely because the vote comes against the backdrop of the continuing Israel-Hezbollah conflict.The report quotes Beirut resident Fouad Debs as saying he does not think anything major, or anything at all, will change for Lebanon even if there is a change in Israeli leadership. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 07:03 LONDON
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Taiz hospital warns of collapse within days amid renewed Houthi siege
A hospital in Yemen's city of Taiz has warned it could shut down within days as shortages of fuel, medicines and oxygen deepen under a renewed Houthi siege. Doctors at the Republican Hospital say the pressure is already affecting dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure. The warning comes as the city faces renewed disruption after Houthi advances in the surrounding countryside.At the hospital's dialysis centre, director Dr Essam Mahyoub Dahan said the facility has been forced to shorten sessions from four hours to two and a half because of the shortage of diesel and medical solutions. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat
The Pentagon has designated Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded cultural centres on university campuses, as a threat to US national security. The announcement was made on Friday by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a video posted on social media. He said the department had added the organisations to its list of institutions that threaten national security.Hegseth said the Pentagon had dismantled 80 related "propaganda cells" operating under new names at 30 universities over the past two months. He described the centres as "sleeper organisations" that had continued to operate after being banned by Congress. In his remarks, he accused them of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 05:01 LONDON
Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as outages and closures continue
Taiwan is facing a second day of disruption from Typhoon Champi, with officials now confirming one death and more than 500 injuries as the storm moved past the island and weakened. The typhoon swept close to Taiwan's northeast coast before heading north toward the Chinese coast, leaving large parts of the island still dealing with closures and transport disruption. Authorities said the system was still producing strong gusts as it passed about 150 kilometres east of Taiwan.The fire department said one man was killed after being swept by waves from Liuqiu, while 527 people were injured during heavy wind and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
Tibet earthquake: injured toll rises to 76 as rescue teams search Nagqu
The number of people injured in the magnitude-7 earthquake that struck China's Tibet region has risen to 76, while the death toll remains at 16. Rescue workers are continuing searches in and around Nagqu, where the quake hit on Thursday night local time. Officials said more than 12,000 residents have been evacuated and additional shelters are being built.Local authorities said at least 339 homes collapsed, and emergency teams have now carried out three rounds of searches, checking each household and village in the affected area. More than 5,000 people from three local counties have been deployed for rescue work, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
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WHO starts Ebola vaccine clinical trial in eastern DR Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has announced the start of the first clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The trial began in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the country's northeast, which officials say is the epicentre of the outbreak. Participants were vaccinated with Ervebo, a vaccine already approved for use against the more common Zaire strain of Ebola.WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial is intended to test whether the vaccine can offer cross-protection against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which is driving the epidemic. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 02:29 LONDON
Kenya reports second Ebola death amid contained cluster
Kenya has announced a second Ebola death as health authorities continue to monitor a cluster linked to travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ministry of Health said the latest fatality was a 65-year-old woman who developed symptoms while in quarantine. Officials said the cases remain confined to one cluster and that there is no evidence of community spread.The ministry said Kenya currently has seven Ebola patients receiving treatment in two isolation facilities. It added that the woman who died was a close relative of a Kenyan man who died of Ebola earlier this month. Authorities have traced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
Yemen's Taiz under siege as UN says time is running out for aid access
More than 800,000 people in Yemen's Taiz are now cut off from aid after the Houthis encircled the city in early October, according to the United Nations. The blockade has lasted nearly three weeks and has prevented supplies from reaching the city, while fighting has intensified in nearby areas. The road linking Taiz to Aden, the interim capital of Yemen's internationally recognised government, remains blocked.Jens Laerke, a spokesperson for the UN humanitarian office, said on Friday that it has been 20 days since Taiz was cut off. He said the fighting is making it impossible for aid workers to enter... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON
Spain and Portugal monitor reported jihadist calls to attack protests
Spanish authorities are reportedly monitoring online messages that urged attacks on police officers and demonstrators during protests taking place in several European countries, including Spain and Portugal. The warning has drawn particular attention in Portugal, where the Internal Security System said it was closely following the alert and staying in contact with the relevant authorities. The reported threat comes as protests linked to the cost of living and housing crisis continue in major cities across the two countries.According to the supplied report, Spanish authorities identified messages on a website allegedly linked to the Islamic State group. The messages were said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Tigray official urges rebels to disarm after Mekelle takeover and reported drone strike
An official in Tigray's new federally backed administration has urged rebel forces to lay down their weapons after government-allied fighters seized the regional capital, Mekelle. The appeal came as residents in the northern Ethiopian region reported a drone strike that they said killed four people and injured six others. The latest developments point to continuing instability in a conflict that has already shifted control of the city.Redae Halefom Woldeselassie, a senior official in the caretaker administration, said rebel forces were collapsing and called on fighters to return home and resume civilian life. He made the remarks in Mekelle, saying this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Local ceasefire agreed in Russian-occupied Oleshky amid Starshield dispute
A limited ceasefire has been agreed for the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with the arrangement intended to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians. The White House said the truce was brokered with the involvement of Melania Trump and a representative who worked directly with Russian and Ukrainian leadership on the terms. The ceasefire is due to begin on Thursday local time, according to the statement.The agreement comes as tensions continue between Washington and Kyiv over restrictions on Starshield, the satellite internet system used by Ukraine to support military communications. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said restrictions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Sudan says drone strikes killed at least 306 people in three weeks
UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday strongly condemned an escalation in drone strikes across Sudan this month. He said the strikes killed at least 306 people and injured hundreds more in the first three weeks of October alone. The source identifies the toll as coming from drone attacks across Sudan, but gives no additional breakdown of where the strikes happened or which groups were involved. No specific targets, operational details, or geographic concentration are provided in the text. The statement frames the situation as a sharp escalation during October and confirms that the casualty count is already in... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 20:31 LONDON
Oil spill spreads along UAE coast after tanker strike near Strait of Hormuz
An oil spill from a tanker damaged near the Strait of Hormuz is spreading along the United Arab Emirates coastline, with beaches near Umm Al Quwain now affected. Verified video from Friday showed oil washing ashore and darkening the water, while authorities said some beaches and coastal areas have been closed. Satellite imagery reviewed over several days indicates the slick has expanded well beyond the vessel itself.The tanker has been identified in the reporting as Gem No.2, which was damaged between 9 and 10 October during a surge of vessel strikes in the area. Satellite images from Monday showed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Romania blames Russia as Black Sea drone attack sinks cargo ship off Constanța
Romania has blamed Russia after a drone strike sank the Comoros-flagged cargo ship Khoryv off its Black Sea coast, in an incident that killed one sailor and left three others missing. The vessel was hit about 13 nautical miles, or 24 kilometres, from Constanța, just outside Romania's territorial waters. The attack is the latest in a series of drone strikes on commercial shipping near the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria.Romanian authorities said the ship sent a distress signal at about 10am local time on Friday, prompting a rescue operation in difficult conditions. Nine sailors were rescued and one body was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
The Sovereign Shakedown: Trump’s High-Stakes Table, the Russian Mirror, and the Main Street
The veneer of institutional diplomacy has been entirely stripped away, revealing a raw and unvarnished reality. The global order is no longer governed by treaties, norms, or multilateral consensus. It is dictated by the unrestrained exercise of coercive leverage. Under the current doctrine emanating from Washington, the complex machinery of international relations has been reduced to a binary instrument of absolute dominance. We have entered the era of the unilateral ultimatum, where the traditional boundaries of sovereignty are subordinated to the whims of an administration operating less like a representative republic and more like a global syndicate. This is not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Deadly attacks and disasters hit from Jordan to Tibet as markets turn risk off
Jordan was shaken by a deadly shooting at the Hamoud church in Karak governorate, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession, killing at least six people and wounding 28 others. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel ordered a major offensive in Hebron after a checkpoint attack killed two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian gunmen, while Israeli forces also arrested 36 Palestinians across the West Bank amid rising violence during the olive harvest. 🔗 🔗 An Israeli airstrike hit a building in Nuseirat in Gaza as residents searched the rubble, and Israel is heading into a tightly contested general election on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Oct 2026 18:28 LONDON
Europe closes lower as gold, silver and platinum slide, while Brent crude extends gains
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, DAX, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 all in the red. The session was marked by a sharp pullback in precious metals, a firmer Brent crude price, and a mixed FX backdrop that left sterling slightly stronger against the dollar while the euro eased. The move lower in stocks came alongside notable weakness in gold, silver and platinum, suggesting a broader risk-off tone and some rotation away from recent haven trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
ADGM regulator fines MCA Auditors USD 88,000 over audit failures
The Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has imposed financial penalties totaling USD 88,000 on MCA Auditors and Advisors LLP and its Audit Principal after finding audit failures during an inspection in Abu Dhabi. The RA said the action followed an on-site inspection to assess MCA Auditors' compliance with ADGM's Auditors Rules and the quality of its audit work. During that review, the regulator identified deficiencies in an audit conducted for an ADGM-registered company by MCA Auditors. The penalties were split into USD 52,000 on MCA Auditors and USD 36,000 on the Audit Principal. The RA said the failings... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Ukraine strikes five Russian data centres, disrupting cloud, payments and navigation
Ukrainian drones struck five data centres linked to some of Russia's largest technology companies in October, according to the supplied report, disrupting cloud services, payment systems and navigation apps across the country. The attacks hit facilities associated with Yandex, Sber and VKontakte in several regions of Russia. The incidents were spread across the month and affected infrastructure that supports a large share of Russia's consumer internet services.The reported strikes took place on 7, 9, 11, 14 and 18 October. Three Yandex facilities were hit in Sasovo in the Ryazan region, Kaluga and Vladimir, while a Sber data centre in Balakovo... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 15:02 LONDON
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Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine with cluster bombs and energy attacks as front line shifts
Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine by striking dozens of energy facilities and using cluster bombs in assaults that harmed civilians, according to the supplied report. The strikes come as Kyiv says it has consolidated its position on the front line and recaptured more territory than Russia has seized this year. The developments were reported on 23 October and are being framed against the wider war and the prospect of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a public address that Ukrainian forces had liberated more territory since the beginning of autumn than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Small Caps and Banks Outperform While Gold, Silver and Chip Stocks Slide
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as the Russell 2000 and financials led gains while the S&P 500, Nasdaq and several high-beta groups slipped. The sharpest pressure showed up in precious metals and chip-related stocks, with gold, silver, palladium and SOXX all lower. The move points to a rotation away from crowded defensive and AI-linked trades, even as small caps and banks found support. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
Brazil presidential runoff campaign turns increasingly combative ahead of Sunday vote
Brazil's presidential runoff campaign has become markedly more combative in the final days before Sunday's vote, with insults on social media, a heated debate and intensified street mobilisation. The contest is between leftist pro-union President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, who is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The two candidates are separated by only a few points, according to the supplied report, leaving the race highly sensitive to late shifts in turnout and persuasion.On Wednesday, several hundred supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro gathered in Bangu, a working-class neighbourhood in western Rio de Janeiro, in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
One dead and four injured after gunman opens fire in Paris suburb
A man is in custody after a shooting in the Paris suburb of Trappes left one person dead and at least four others injured on Friday. Police said the gunfire was reported at about 10:30am local time in the town west of the French capital. Authorities are investigating whether the attack may have had a terror link, although the motive has not yet been established.According to police, the suspect allegedly opened fire from a vehicle and appeared to have shot at random. A suspect was later arrested in the nearby neighbourhood of Coignieres. France's anti-terrorism prosecutors are monitoring the case,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:35 LONDON
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Abu Dhabi crown prince reviews UAE strategic investments in Greece
ATHENS, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has reviewed a number of strategic UAE projects and investments in renewable energy and healthcare as part ofhis official visit to the Hellenic Republic, reflecting the continued development of the economic and investment partnership between the two countries.During a meeting, representatives of TERNA ENERGY and Hellenic Healthcare Group presented key projects and investments, achievements to date, future plans and opportunities for expansion and growth.H.H. was briefed on TERNA ENERGY, which Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) fully acquired in 2025... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Coal mine explosion in northwestern Turkey kills two and leaves one miner trapped
An explosion at a coal mine in northwestern Turkey has killed at least two miners and left one person trapped underground, according to local authorities. The blast happened in the town of Gelik in Zonguldak province, an area with a long history of coal mining. Emergency crews were sent to the site after the explosion, which was caused by firedamp, a flammable gas found in mines.Zonguldak governor Osman Hacibektasoglu said eight people were in the tunnel when the explosion occurred at around 10:00 local time. Seven miners were rescued, while two of those taken to hospital later died. Five people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Typhoon Champi paralyses Taiwan as regional tensions and political strains build
Taiwan has been brought to a near standstill by Typhoon Champi, with schools and offices closed, hundreds of flights cancelled and emergency crews responding as casualties rise and power outages spread across the island. 🔗In the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates said an oil spill has affected beaches in Umm Al Quwain, while attacks on vessels continue in Gulf waters near the Strait of Hormuz, adding to concern over shipping security in the region. 🔗Israel has tightened restrictions in the West Bank after a deadly shooting near Hebron, where five Israelis were wounded before two gunmen were killed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON
South Korea invites North Korea to military talks amid border tensions
South Korea has invited North Korea to military talks aimed at reducing rising tensions along their heavily fortified border. Seoul said the proposed discussions would focus on restoring communication channels, confirming the precise location of the Military Demarcation Line, and preventing accidental clashes in border areas. The offer comes after North Korea said it had moved new military units into firing positions along the border.Deputy defence policy chief Kim Hong-cheol told reporters that the talks could also be used to discuss practical steps through Panmunjom, the truce village where soldiers from both sides face each other across the border. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 12:05 LONDON
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Trump says he has the right to seek a third presidential term
US President Donald Trump has again suggested he could seek a third term in 2028, despite the US Constitution limiting presidents to two elected terms. He made the remarks at a rally in Iowa, where he said he had studied the constitutional wording for a long time. Trump acknowledged that the law leaves little room for interpretation, but argued he should be allowed to run again.He linked that argument to his repeated claim that the 2020 election was rigged and said the election had been stolen from him. The supporting material says his allegations of widespread voter fraud have not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON
Serbia's snap parliamentary election becomes a test of Vucic's grip on power
Serbia is heading into a snap parliamentary election on October 25 that could determine whether President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party can extend its long hold on power. The vote has become a central test of the country's political direction after months of anti-government protests. It also comes at a moment when the opposition is fragmented and a student-backed challenge has gained unusual momentum.The election was brought forward from late 2027, making it an early and unexpected contest. Vucic resigned from the presidency in September, before the end of his second and final constitutional term, and is now leading the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Meloni says Italy signed haulage deal, adds diesel tax-credit funds and anti-blockade measures
Over the past few hours, the Government, through Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Salvini, has signed an agreement with road haulage associations, with whom we have always engaged in dialogue and whom I thank for their cooperation, which they have never failed to provide during these difficult months. It is not 'promises' that have been signed, but rather resources that are already arriving in this sector. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has already begun making payments and, over the coming days, businesses will receive an advance on the tax credit for diesel regarding the period from March to August... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 09:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Deadly fires, quakes and conflict flare as markets wobble on risk fears
A fast moving grass fire at a Canadian military base in western Canada has killed at least four soldiers and left 27 people in hospital during a grenade exercise, in one of the day’s most serious training accidents. 🔗In Ukraine, Kyiv was hit by three waves of missile strikes hours after Russia said it was ready in principle to resume peace talks with the United States and Ukraine, underlining how far diplomacy remains from any real pause in the fighting. 🔗Elsewhere in the war zone, a report from occupied southern Ukraine says Russian authorities have been trying to re educate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Oct 2026 08:47 LONDON
Serbia snap election expected to be very tight, analyst says
Serbia is heading into snap elections on Sunday with analysts saying the result could be extremely close. A researcher at the European Policy Centre said this is the first time in years that an alternative to President Aleksandar Vučić has real electoral prospects. The opposition Student List is being watched as a possible challenger, although the outcome will not be clear until next week.The analyst said polls currently point to a very tight result and very high participation. She also said the past two years have seen the largest protests in Serbia this century, underscoring the political backdrop to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
Europe opens lower as energy shock lifts Brent, while gold and miners retreat
Executive summary: European equities started the session under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower at the open. Brent crude jumped more than 4%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium sold off sharply, pointing to a fast rotation in commodity leadership. FX moves were comparatively contained, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro slightly weaker. The pattern suggests investors are reacting to a mix of higher energy costs, softer haven demand and a broader risk-off tone across cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as risk-off wave hits equities, metals and energy
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended broadly lower, with Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea leading regional losses as investors rotated away from risk. The sharpest moves came in commodities, where gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell, while natural gas posted the biggest percentage drop in the dataset. The yen strengthened modestly against the dollar, and the offshore yuan also firmed, suggesting a partial safe-haven bid even as equities and cyclical assets weakened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
China issues revised outbound investment rules for December 1 take effect
China on Thursday unveiled revised administrative measures for outbound investment, with the National Development and Reform Commission releasing the new rules in Beijing. The move is presented as part of an effort to provide stronger institutional safeguards for China's development and security. The revised framework will take effect on 1 December 2026. It replaces the existing rules enacted in 2017, according to the report carried by Xinhua News Agency. The report also says China's outbound investment has maintained steady growth in recent years. Ministry of Commerce data cited in the text puts the country's outbound investment stock at nearly US$3.4... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
Israel arrests 36 Palestinians across the West Bank amid olive-harvest attacks
Israeli forces arrested 36 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as attacks on Palestinian farmers and their land intensified during the olive harvest. The arrests were reported in several governorates, including Jenin, Hebron, Nablus and Jerusalem. The latest figures point to a widening pattern of disruption during a period that is already highly sensitive for rural communities.In Jenin governorate, forces raided towns and villages and arrested 10 people, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing the Palestinian Prisoner's Society. In Hebron governorate, Wafa said Israeli forces arrested former prisoner Shorok al-Badan in Tuqu, along with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:30 LONDON
US tech stocks tumble as investors fret over AI spending
US technology shares fell sharply on Thursday as investors questioned whether the sector's heavy spending on artificial intelligence can be sustained. The sell-off hit the Nasdaq Composite particularly hard, with the index dropping 2.6 percent, while the broader S&P 500 fell 1.21 percent. The decline was led by some of the biggest names in the market, including Meta, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Alphabet and Microsoft.Meta was the weakest of the group, falling nearly 7 percent after it raised its projected capital spending for the year to between $135bn and $145bn in its latest earnings report. That came even as the company's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:03 LONDON
Thousands join nationwide Venezuelan opposition protest demanding elections
Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets in Caracas and several other cities on 23 October in the first nationwide opposition protest in nearly two years. The demonstrations called for free elections and broader political change, as uncertainty continued over a successor to Nicolas Maduro. The rallies were organised by Maria Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela movement.The protest was reported in the capital and in Valencia, Maracay, San Cristobal and Maracaibo. According to the supplied report, no date has been set for a vote to choose Maduro's successor, despite statements from US President Donald Trump and acting President Delcy Rodriguez that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
Australia sanctions North Korean companies and alleged 'shadow bankers' over illicit finance network
Australia has imposed fresh sanctions on two North Korean companies and two men accused of helping Pyongyang move money through fraudulent online work and other sanctions-evasion schemes. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the measures target activity that helps fund North Korea's nuclear weapons programme. The government said the companies employed North Koreans who impersonated foreign nationals, worked on online platforms and sent their earnings back to key state agencies.The two men named in the sanctions are Sim Hyon Sop and Yu Py Ung. Australia said both have been identified by United States authorities as key financial brokers for North Korea.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Rare unrest flares in Tunis and Jebiniana after deaths linked to police actions
Police in Tunisia have clashed with protesters in the capital Tunis and in the southern town of Jebiniana after a series of deaths linked to police action and emergency response. The unrest is unusual for the country and has unfolded alongside growing anger over living conditions and public services. Demonstrations also spread to Sfax, where students protested another civilian death.In Ettadhamen, a suburb of Tunis, police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters after the death of a man detained on suspicion of drug dealing. His family said he died because of abuse by police officers after his arrest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
Costa says EU migration pact fully applies as leaders push competitiveness, Ukraine support
European Council President António Costa told the European Parliament plenary session that EU leaders are focusing on competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework, Ukraine and migration policy. He said the message from the European Council is that Europe is strengthening its competitiveness while remaining united in defending its interests and values. Costa said the EU has made progress since the informal meeting in Alden Biesen in February on its "one Europe, one market" programme. He said the bloc has cut red tape, removed burdens and taken steps toward a genuine capital markets union. He described the agreement on the market... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
Deadly fire at Canadian military base during grenade exercise kills four soldiers
A fast-moving grass fire at a Canadian military base in western Canada has killed at least four soldiers and left 27 people in hospital. Defence officials said the blaze began during a live grenade training exercise at the Wainwright base near the rural town of Wainwright in Alberta. The fire spread rapidly across the site in high winds, overwhelming soldiers and reserve members who were preparing to deploy to Latvia.Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan said the fire started on the automatic grenade launcher range during routine military training. Officials said winds reached up to 96km/h and helped drive the flames across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 01:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Heavy Pressure as Asia-Pacific Sells Off on Risk-Off Commodities, Stronger Yen and China Weakness
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened sharply lower, led by a steep drop in Hong Kong and a broad retreat across Japan, Korea and Australia. The move came alongside weaker commodities, including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, WTI crude and natural gas, while the yen strengthened and the dollar softened against the yuan. The scale of the declines points to a risk-off session, with investors reassessing growth, energy and policy expectations at the start of Tokyo trading. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
European Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to International Criminal Court amid US sanctions pressure
The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court, giving the Hague-based tribunal a major public show of support at a time of mounting pressure from Washington. The decision was announced in Brussels and comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump said he would impose sanctions on the court. It is the latest sign of a widening transatlantic dispute over the ICC's work and its role in international justice.European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the award recognises the court's work in upholding international law and justice. The ICC said the honour mattered because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
US judge blocks DHS operations targeting alleged non-citizen voters in nine states
A federal judge in the United States has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop operations aimed at identifying alleged non-citizen voters in nine states. The ruling comes less than two weeks before the midterm elections and affects federal efforts in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin. The case adds a new legal constraint to a broader push by the administration to highlight voter fraud ahead of the vote.US District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin said the investigations likely violate a provision of the Voting Rights Act that bars voter intimidation. In her ruling, she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
UK prepares military aircraft support for wildfire response amid record summer season
The UK government is preparing to make military aircraft available to civilian fire services as part of a wider response to the country's record summer wildfire season. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to set out the plan at the first wildfire resilience summit, which the government says will focus on prevention, response and recovery. The measures are intended for use on difficult ground such as remote moorland and steep hillsides, where crews have struggled to get air support.Under the plan, fire services in all four nations will be able to request Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:06 LONDON
Libya's eastern parliament backs Turkiye maritime deal amid regional backlash
Libya's eastern parliament has moved to back a maritime delimitation agreement with Turkiye, reviving a dispute over sea boundaries and exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean. The vote in Tobruk marks a reversal from the chamber's earlier objection to the deal and has drawn swift criticism from Greece, Cyprus and Egypt. Athens has referred the issue to the United Nations Security Council, saying the agreement affects sovereign rights in the region.The agreement was originally signed seven years ago by Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Unity, then based in Tripoli. Supporters of the ratification say the deal defines maritime boundaries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 22:01 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nasdaq sinks on AI fatigue, Dow and small caps hold up
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished with a sharp split on the day, as mega-cap tech and chip shares led a broad Nasdaq retreat while the Dow and Russell 2000 managed gains. Meta’s steep drop, weakness in Nvidia and the SOXX chip complex, and a slide in crude and natural gas weighed on risk appetite, while banks, energy and some cyclicals outperformed. The move underscores a rotation away from crowded AI winners and toward parts of the market tied more closely to rates, value and domestic growth. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
WHO says Ebola outbreak has become more complex across DRC, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become more complex, with cases now present across East and West Africa. Health officials are investigating where Nigeria's first patient was infected, after the country confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain this week. The inquiry has also raised questions about whether there was any link between that patient and Kenya's first case, including a possible encounter at a Ugandan airport.Mohamed Janabi, the WHO regional director for Africa, said the region was facing a "more complex outbreak landscape" during an online media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
In occupied Ukraine, Russia is accused of indoctrinating children and detaining them in care homes
A report from occupied southern Ukraine says Russian authorities have been trying to re-educate Ukrainian children and move them through Russian-run care systems after the full-scale invasion. The account centres on Kherson, where a former foster child described being stopped at a checkpoint and later placed in institutions under Russian control. The report also says a rescue mission brought four children back home.The young woman, identified only as Anastasiia to protect her identity, said she was 15 when Russian forces took control of Kherson in 2022. She said she and a friend tried to leave because of shelling near her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Germany says it faces intensive espionage after suspected Russian spy arrest
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Germany is facing "intensive" espionage activity after the arrest of a Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect, identified under German privacy law as Vadym Y., was detained in Brandenburg and is due to appear before an investigating judge on Friday. Prosecutors say he had been in contact with a Russian intelligence service through an intermediary since at least July 2025.The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office said the man allegedly collected military-related information in Germany, including details on the production of armoured vehicles, ammunition and explosives. Merz described the arrest as a success, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 18:34 LONDON
Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on suspected ISIL cell near Damascus
Syrian security forces have carried out a raid on a suspected ISIL cell in Rankous, in the western Damascus countryside, leaving two internal security officers dead and five others wounded. The Interior Ministry said the operation took place on Thursday morning and targeted a group suspected of planning attacks in the area. Officials said the suspects refused to surrender, and gunfire broke out during the raid.According to the ministry, five alleged ISIL members were killed and six others were arrested. Weapons and explosive belts were also seized during the operation, which the ministry described as part of wider efforts to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gulf tensions rise and markets turn risk off
Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, killing at least two people and wounding 34, in another strike that came as Washington was pushing a peace effort. 🔗In Washington, unease is growing over Donald Trump’s approach to Vladimir Putin, after critics said his sanctions pressure has been undercut by a diesel deal with Russia, while Marco Rubio said Ukraine’s access to Starlink is a matter for SpaceX and Elon Musk. 🔗 🔗Middle East tensions deepened as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said its doctrine has shifted from defensive to offensive and asymmetrical, while the United States ordered non... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Oct 2026 18:27 LONDON
UK warns households and businesses to prepare for emergencies and hostile acts
The UK government has urged households and businesses to prepare for a wider range of emergencies, including natural disasters, cyber attacks and hostile acts by state actors or terrorists. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said people should think more carefully about how they would cope if essential services were disrupted. He made the remarks at the opening of the UK Gun Hall Plant in Telford, Shropshire, where production of tank gun barrels was announced to be returning to the UK.Streeting said the public needed to be more aware of emerging risks facing the country and to make practical plans in advance.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:33 LONDON
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four, including a young girl, amid continued military expansion
Israeli attacks across Gaza killed four Palestinians in the past 24 hours, including a young girl, as the Israeli military continued to expand its control inside the territory. The deaths were reported in northern Gaza near the Jabalia refugee camp, in Gaza City and in Khan Younis. The latest killings come as the post-ceasefire death toll in Gaza continues to rise sharply.The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that a young girl was killed by Israeli gunfire near the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. In Gaza City, a strike on a vehicle in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood killed one person... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Russia hits Kyiv again as casualty toll rises after US peace push
At least two people were killed and 34 others wounded after Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, according to the latest confirmed figures in the supplied material. The strikes came shortly after US envoy Steve Witkoff held hours-long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the timing showed there had been no change in the Kremlin's position on the war.Zelenskyy said Russia hit a dozen Ukrainian regions overnight, with Kyiv among the hardest affected. He said residential houses, energy sites, a shopping mall and a monastery were damaged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
European markets slip at the close as France and commodities weigh on sentiment
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with France leading the regional decline and the FTSE 100 also under pressure. The move came alongside a sharp drop in gold, silver and platinum, a slide in natural gas, and a firmer Brent crude price. Currency moves were comparatively modest, with sterling stronger against the dollar and the euro little changed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Virginia State Senator Indicted in Marijuana Distribution and Bribery Racket
An eight-count indictment has charged seven defendants in connection with a racketeering conspiracy involving marijuana distribution, money laundering, honest services fraud through bribery, maintaining drug-involved premises, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and wire fraud. The title says a Virginia state senator was indicted for leading a criminal marijuana distribution enterprise. No further details are provided in the source on the senator's name, the location of the alleged activity, or the status of the defendants beyond the indictment itself. The source does not identify any arrests, seized evidence, deaths, or other operational consequences. It establishes only that federal... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Sudan drone strikes kill civilians as war shifts deeper into residential areas
Drone attacks across Sudan have killed more than 160 people in recent days, according to reporting on the conflict, as the war increasingly moves into residential areas. In Khartoum's Imtidad Nasser neighbourhood, east of the capital, residents described hearing drones overhead before anti-aircraft fire and two large explosions. Three children from one family were killed in that strike, underscoring how the fighting is now reaching civilian districts far from front lines.The latest account says the attack in Imtidad Nasser was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. A resident quoted in the report said people initially ignored the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
AI-discovered PHP security flaw prompts global patching effort
Governments and cyber-security agencies around the world are responding to a major flaw in PHP after artificial intelligence helped uncover issues that could be exploited by hackers. Developers of the PHP platform have rolled out patches to fix vulnerabilities that had reportedly been present in the software for years. The incident affects a technology that powers more than 70% of websites, including widely used information and shopping services.Cyber-security firm Wiz described the issue as the most severe it had ever detected, while OpenAI said the discovery was one of the most impactful security issues in recent memory. The supporting material... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
Two European women freed after more than a year in captivity in Niger and handed over in Libya
The two women were handed over to authorities in Benghazi after being held for more than a year in captivity in Niger. Austrian national Eva Gretzmacher, 76, and Swiss citizen Claudia Abbt, 69, had been kidnapped separately in the northern Nigerien city of Agadez in January and April last year. Their release was confirmed by both the Austrian and Swiss governments, which said they were now being returned home.Austria said Gretzmacher had been freed after intensive diplomatic efforts, while Switzerland said Abbt had met federal administration officials in Benghazi and had received medical care. Swiss officials said she was doing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 13:05 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Saudi airport attack kills two as Ukraine, France and Yemen face fresh pressure
Saudi Arabia said two people were killed and eight others injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in the kingdom's eastern province, in the latest security shock in the Gulf. 🔗In Yemen, fighting intensified in Taiz province, where government forces and Houthi fighters were engaged in heavy clashes across several districts, while the UN warned that nearly 260,000 people have been displaced. 🔗Russia and Ukraine traded overnight strikes after US special envoy Steve Witkoff met President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, with casualties reported in Kyiv and in the Moscow region. 🔗France's borrowing costs rose sharply... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Oct 2026 12:27 LONDON
Israeli raid in southern Syria leaves disabled civilian dead, state media says
Israeli forces shot and killed a man with a disability during a raid in the village of Jamla in Syria's southern Daraa governorate, according to state media. The incident was reported early on Thursday in the western countryside of Daraa, near the border area where Israeli forces have recently carried out repeated incursions. The body was taken to Deraa National Hospital, the report said.State media said Israeli snipers were deployed on rooftops during the operation. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the report. The account did not give the victim's age or further details about the circumstances of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Crew refusal leaves LNG carrier Al Ruwais adrift off Pakistan amid Strait of Hormuz danger
A liquefied natural gas carrier named Al Ruwais has been sitting adrift off the coast of Pakistan for weeks because its crew refuses to take the vessel through the Strait of Hormuz. The ship is 314 metres long, flies the Bahamian flag and is owned by a company in the United Arab Emirates. The standoff highlights how fears over the waterway are now affecting the movement of energy cargoes.According to the account provided by one crew member, the vessel's 34-member team does not want to attempt the crossing despite pressure from the owners. The sailor said the company was willing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 11:30 LONDON
Saudi airport attack kills two in Dammam as authorities report eight injured
Saudi Arabia says two people were killed and eight others injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in the kingdom's eastern province. The incident took place on Wednesday evening, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation. Authorities have not said what type of attack occurred, and they have not given a full account of the damage at the airport.The authority said the dead were a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident. It said the injured included Saudi, Indian, Yemeni, Bangladeshi and Nepalese nationals. The report adds to a day of security incidents in Eastern Province,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 10:59 LONDON
Russia signals possible mediation in US-Iran nuclear talks
Russia has signalled that it could play a mediating role in renewed discussions between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear programme. The development follows a visit this week by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Iran, where he met President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials. Media reports cited in the supplied material say Moscow has offered to help bridge the gap between the two sides as talk of a possible nuclear deal returns.The reported outreach comes after two earlier meetings between Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 8 October and 1 September. The supplied material says Russia's nuclear expertise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine diplomacy advances as Middle East tensions and security alerts widen
Russia and Ukraine traded overnight attacks after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg, with casualties reported in Kyiv and the Moscow region, even as the latest diplomacy opened the door to renewed US mediated talks on Ukraine. 🔗 🔗Washington is also facing unease over Donald Trump’s approach to Moscow, after critics said a diesel deal and a softer line on sanctions risked weakening pressure on Russia. At the same time, Marco Rubio said decisions on Ukraine’s Starlink access rest with Elon Musk and SpaceX, not the State Department. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, tensions rose further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Oct 2026 08:46 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as DAX outperforms, energy and metals diverge, and sterling firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, led by a stronger DAX and a firmer Euro Stoxx 50, while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 slipped. Brent crude rose, natural gas and precious metals fell sharply, and the euro and pound both edged higher against the dollar. The move set points to a market balancing stronger risk appetite in parts of Europe against pressure from commodity swings and currency shifts. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Sharply Lower as Hong Kong Leads Selloff, Oil and Gold Ease
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session under pressure, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng posting the steepest regional decline and Japan’s Nikkei 225 also falling sharply. Commodities were broadly weaker, led by a drop in WTI crude, while gold and silver slipped and the yen strengthened against the dollar. Australia bucked the regional tone with a modest gain, but the broader message from the close was risk reduction across equities and cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Arab parties could hold balance of power in Israel election as turnout push intensifies
Students in Nazareth are handing out leaflets urging Arab Israelis to vote ahead of next week's closely fought general election. The effort is taking place in the largest Arab-majority city in Israel, where campaigners say turnout could help determine whether Arab parties end up holding the balance of power. Polling cited in the report suggests that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the main Change Bloc has a clear path to a parliamentary majority.The immediate push is being led by young activists in Nazareth, who are distributing flyers at rush hour and calling on voters to back Arab lists.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Trump's Russia shift raises unease in Washington as diesel deal undercuts sanctions pressure
There is growing unease in Washington over what critics see as a sharp shift in Donald Trump's approach to Vladimir Putin. Four weeks after signing new sanctions on Russia, the US president has now agreed a deal with Moscow for Russia to supply diesel to the American and global marketplace. The move has been described by opponents as a major economic and propaganda win for the Russian president at a time when the war in Ukraine continues.The reported agreement comes after Trump signed sanctions on Russia's energy sector in September, measures that were backed by the late senator Lindsey Graham... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 05:32 LONDON
UK MPs Warn of Glaring Arctic Defence Gaps Exposing Critical Infrastructure to Russia
A parliamentary defence committee in the United Kingdom has warned that shortages of Royal Navy warships and submarines are leaving the country exposed in the Arctic and High North. The report says the gaps could put undersea cables, energy supplies and Atlantic supply routes at risk in the event of a conflict. It argues that Russia could use the region to threaten UK critical infrastructure and wider Nato sea lanes.The Commons Defence Committee said the UK has "glaring gaps" in its ability to defend the Arctic region. It said there is a "shockingly low availability" of submarines and a temporary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
Ireland votes to scrap UN approval step for overseas peacekeeping missions
Irish lawmakers have voted to remove the United Nations approval requirement from the process for sending military peacekeepers overseas, in a move that has triggered a sharp debate over the country's military neutrality. The Dail, Ireland's lower house of parliament, approved the legislation by 79 votes to 71 on Wednesday. The bill would end one part of the so-called triple lock, which currently requires government, parliamentary and UN approval before more than 12 members of the defence forces can be deployed abroad.The government says the change is needed so Ireland can respond more quickly to crises without waiting for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Macron makes surprise Riyadh visit as France secures extra diesel supplies amid Houthi attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced visit to Riyadh on Wednesday, meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a trip framed as a show of solidarity with the kingdom. The visit came as Saudi Arabia faced intensified Houthi attacks and as France sought to ease pressure at home over fuel prices and the cost of living. According to the French presidency, the talks also produced an agreement for Saudi Arabia to supply additional diesel to France for as many months as necessary.The French presidency said the visit was intended to demonstrate support for Saudi Arabia in the face... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 23:04 LONDON
Mexico charges former Chihuahua prosecutor with treason over alleged US role in drug raid
Mexico has charged former Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui with treason over allegations that he allowed United States agents to take part in an antidrug operation on Mexican territory. The case centres on an April raid in the northwestern border state and has revived debate over how far foreign law enforcement can operate in Mexico. It also highlights the sensitivity of security cooperation between Mexico and the United States, particularly when it involves state-level authorities.According to the supplied material, the charge was announced on Wednesday and relates to an operation in which two US agents and two Mexican law enforcement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
Tunisian military court jails opposition politician for four years over social media posts
A Tunisian military court has sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison over social media posts, according to her lawyer. The case centres on charges of plotting against state security and inciting the military to disobey orders. Hamdi is the leader of the Third Republic Party and a dual Tunisian and United States national.Her lawyer, Akram Moussa, said the charges stemmed from posts online. He said the sentence was made up of two separate two-year prison terms from additional convictions, along with 80,000 dinars, or about $26,000, in fines. Hamdi has also previously been sentenced in March... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 21:02 LONDON
Italy tightens protest laws as unrest spreads to Milan, Bologna and Turin
Italy has approved a new package of security measures after youth-led protests over living costs and school conditions turned violent in Milan and spread to other northern cities. The cabinet backed the deployment of 500 troops to Milan until the end of the year, while also introducing a new offence of violent participation in public demonstrations. The measures take effect immediately, according to the supporting report.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said vandalism and theft were not protest, but criminality, as she unveiled the decree. The Defence Ministry said the troops will help maintain security at key sites, increase surveillance of sensitive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 17:05 LONDON
Russia says Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral meeting is being prepared for APEC summit in Shenzhen
Russia said on Wednesday that it is organising a trilateral meeting involving Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with the aim of holding it during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen in November. The proposal would bring together the leaders of the United States, Russia and China at a time of heightened diplomatic tension over Ukraine and wider arms control questions. The idea remains unconfirmed by the three governments as a final arrangement.According to the Russian statement, the meeting is being prepared for the APEC gathering in Shenzhen, which is due to take place in November. Trump has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia sign defence industry cooperation deal in Doha
Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding in Doha aimed at deepening defence industry cooperation. The agreement was announced on Wednesday and focuses on joint production, technology transfers and more closely integrated supply chains. It is being presented as part of a wider effort by the four countries to strengthen security partnerships amid prolonged conflict and uncertainty.According to the Qatari Defence Ministry, the Badr memorandum of understanding is intended to foster cooperation in defence manufacturing, enhance defence capabilities and promote collaboration in technical defence training, research and development. The ministry said the arrangement is also meant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
Sudan drone strike on Abyei market leaves at least 153 dead as fire continues to burn
A drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei border region has killed at least 153 people, according to a local official, with a fire at a nearby fuel depot still burning into Tuesday. The attack hit Amiet Market, north of Abyei town, on Monday morning and also left dozens injured. Local authorities and South Sudan's Foreign Ministry blamed Sudan's military for the strike.Yohanna Akol Ngor, the Abyei administration's caretaker information minister, said the death toll had reached 153 and could still rise as the fire continued. He said the strike took place around 11am and hit multiple locations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
Undercover investigation links UK far-right group to UVF-connected criminal figure
An undercover investigation has linked a UK far-right group to Allan Nesbitt, a convicted criminal and member of the Ulster Volunteer Force, according to material published on 21 October 2026. The findings centre on Turning Point UK, a right-wing student group, and on claims that its chief executive discussed paying Nesbitt to stage a fake political rally. The investigation also says the pair discussed violent services, including assaults and killings.The reporting says the investigation began in 2021, when an undercover reporter joined Turning Point UK. It states that Jack Ross, the group's chief executive, introduced the reporter to Nesbitt and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 12:04 LONDON
Blast heard in Yemen's Aden as Houthis claim missile strike on military camp
A powerful explosion was reported in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Wednesday, with smoke seen rising near the airport. The city is controlled by Yemen's internationally recognised government. The blast came as the Houthis said they had carried out a ballistic missile attack on a military target in the city.A police official said smoke was rising near Aden airport after the explosion. An Al Jazeera journalist also reported hearing the blast in the city. Reporting from Yemen's Taiz, Maha Ali said the Houthi group targeted Aden airport with a ballistic missile.Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree separately said the group... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 10:30 LONDON
The Gambia to use Jammeh mansion sale proceeds for reparations fund
The Gambia's Reparations Commission said it has now received a total of $2,573,414.10 from the sale of Yahya Jammeh's seized mansion in Maryland, and that the money will be used to compensate victims and survivors of his rule. The commission said the funds were transferred from the United States after the property was forfeited on the grounds that it was bought with criminal proceeds and misappropriated public money. It said the money would be managed responsibly and transparently, with due regard to the rights and needs of victims and survivors.The transfer adds a clearer figure to an already significant asset-recovery... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Israel election debate turns on Knesset voting record on Palestinians
Israelis are due to vote on October 27 in the first election since the war in Gaza and the wider conflicts involving Lebanon and Iran. The campaign is being framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while debate inside Israel has increasingly focused on how mainstream parties in the Knesset have voted on measures affecting Palestinians. Those votes have included moves rejecting Palestinian statehood, backing annexation of the occupied West Bank and cutting aid.The reporting says Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has passed or advanced a wave of laws and motions on these issues since the start of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 07:04 LONDON
Alberta referendum rejects separation as Carney cites boost for Canadian unity
Voters in Alberta have overwhelmingly rejected a path toward separation from Canada, according to unofficial results reported after Tuesday's referendum. With about 90% of voting areas counted, roughly 75% backed remaining in Canada, while about a quarter supported beginning a process that could have led to a later vote on leaving the country. The result gives Prime Minister Mark Carney a political boost as he seeks to reinforce national unity during a period of tension with the United States.The ballot was not a direct independence vote. Instead, it asked whether Alberta should start a legal process that could eventually lead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Romania swears in new prime minister and cabinet after months-long impasse
Romania has sworn in a new government after parliament approved a cabinet led by Luca Niculescu, ending a months-long political deadlock. The vote took place on Tuesday in Bucharest and followed a prolonged period without a stable administration. Niculescu, an independent diplomat, is now set to begin work immediately.Lawmakers backed the proposed cabinet by 280 votes to 58, giving the new administration a clear parliamentary mandate. President Nicușor Dan nominated Niculescu on 5 October, making him the president's fourth choice for the post after three earlier nominees failed to form a government. Niculescu was widely expected to secure approval after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 06:04 LONDON
UN experts urge India to halt excessive force against protesters amid election list dispute
United Nations experts have called on India to stop using what they described as excessive force against opposition and student protesters. In a statement on Tuesday, they also urged an impartial investigation into the conduct of Indian authorities during the crackdown. The appeal comes as demonstrations continue over voter-list removals and demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The experts said protesters had sustained injuries and that some reported ill-treatment during the unrest. They also raised particular concern about allegations of sexual violence and other forms of gender-based abuse linked to the protests and related detentions. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Alberta referendum backs remaining in Canada, giving Carney political backing
Preliminary results from Alberta's referendum show that more than two-thirds of voters chose to remain part of Canada, strengthening Prime Minister Mark Carney as he confronts trade pressure from the United States. The vote is a clear setback for the province's separatist movement and confirms that independence did not win broad support. It also leaves Alberta, Canada's most populous western province, at the centre of a wider debate about national unity and economic strategy.Carney said the result showed Albertans had chosen "unity" and "to build together," while Thomas Lukaszuk, whose Forever Canadian campaign backed remaining in the federation, said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 01:32 LONDON
NATO boosts Black Sea patrols after deadly drone attacks
NATO is sending additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea after a series of deadly suspected drone attacks in the region. The alliance said the move follows discussions by the North Atlantic Council at its Brussels headquarters on Black Sea security. The decision comes amid growing concern that the attacks are affecting civilian shipping close to Romania and Bulgaria.A NATO spokesman said allies will also send explosive exploitation teams and other assets to improve situational awareness through more sensors and data sharing. The alliance has not directly attributed the recent attacks to any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
UK police re-arrest two men over suspected Iran-linked activity near RAF Fairford
Counter-terrorism police in the United Kingdom have re-arrested two men as part of an investigation linked to suspected assistance for Iran's intelligence service near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Police said the case remains live and is being handled under the National Security Act. The development follows an incident on 27 September that triggered a major response around the airbase and nearby homes.The two men are a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual British-Iranian national. Police said the 24-year-old was first arrested on 27 September, while the 25-year-old was first arrested on 1 October. Until Tuesday, both had been released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
EU revises Arctic strategy toward security and resilience amid Russia and US pressure
The European Commission has unveiled a revised Arctic strategy that places security and resilience first among four priorities. The plan marks a shift away from a stronger emphasis on long-term climate concerns and toward more immediate geopolitical risks in the far north. It also sets out new measures on maritime monitoring, communications and transport capacity.According to the Commission, the strategy will create a new maritime security hub to help member states and partners share information and monitor activity in Arctic waters. The hub is expected to expand over time to track shadow fleet vessels, detect illegal fishing and pollution, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill passes House of Commons and moves to Lords
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill has passed all stages in the House of Commons and now moves to the House of Lords. MPs approved the legislation by 330 votes to 178, giving the government a majority of 152. The bill is intended to replace the 2023 Northern Ireland Legacy Act, which had offered immunity from prosecution to people who co-operated with a fact-finding body and was later ruled incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.The new bill removes blanket immunity from prosecution, while keeping a number of reassurances for former members of the security forces after lobbying from former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 21:07 LONDON
Trump faces new lawsuit over Canadian tariffs
US President Donald Trump is facing a fresh legal challenge over tariffs imposed on Canadian goods, after a group that previously won a case against his import taxes filed a new lawsuit. The case was lodged in the United States Court of International Trade on behalf of Gellert Global Group, a US food importer that says it is being hit by the latest 50% levy. The White House imposed the duties on about $20bn of Canadian goods after trade talks between the US and Canada broke down in August.The Liberty Justice Center is asking the court to rule that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 21:04 LONDON
Tasmania approved $20m loan to troubled Liberty Bell Bay smelter despite high-risk advice
Tasmania's government approved a $20 million loan to the troubled Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter after being warned the repayment risk was high, according to an internal document. The money was used to help the plant buy ore at a time when it was rapidly running out of cash. The smelter later closed in July and was subsequently liquidated, with more than 200 jobs lost.The document, obtained under right-to-information laws, says officials were told in July 2025 that Liberty Bell Bay "may run out of available capital by the end of July" and were given four options. Tasmania's coordinator-general, John... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
IRGC claims mine attack on tankers in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens wider strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said two oil tankers were struck by mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz, setting both vessels on fire and bringing them to a standstill. The claim, made in a statement cited by Iranian media, points to a sharp escalation in tensions around one of the world's most important shipping lanes. The IRGC said the tankers were using what it described as an unauthorised route through the southern part of the strait near the Omani coast.The statement did not name the vessels or give their exact location. It said the explosions came from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Iran and Russia deepen ties as Lavrov backs Tehran amid US-Iran crisis
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Moscow's support for Iran during a visit to Tehran, where he met Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The latest talks come as the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has intensified regional tensions and pushed Moscow and Tehran closer together. Araghchi said on Tuesday that the two countries had "never worked so closely" in their history.The meeting also highlighted the practical consequences of the conflict for Russia. According to the supplied reporting, the war has pushed up oil prices and brought Moscow a financial windfall, even... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 18:07 LONDON
Qatar says it redeployed defence systems in six hours amid Iran threat
Qatar's intelligence chief has said the country redeployed its entire defensive systems within six hours in response to Iran-related war threats. Brigadier General Khalid Mohammed Al-Nuaimi made the remarks at the Global Security Forum in Doha, describing the move as an urgent adjustment to a changing threat environment. He said the redeployment was unprecedented and successful, and that Qatar had been forced to adapt quickly.Al-Nuaimi said the overhaul followed eight months of adapting Qatar's forces, defence capabilities and military doctrine for a different security landscape. He said the changes were not only conceptual but also involved the allocation of defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
Zelenskyy meets US envoys in Norway amid worsening US-Ukraine ties
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met senior US envoys in Norway as tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen over delayed military aid and the conduct of the war. The talks took place on Tuesday local time and involved US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Kushner taking part remotely, according to the Norwegian prime minister. Finnish President Alexander Stubb also joined the discussions.The meeting came as the US denied deliberately delaying shipments of Patriot interceptor missiles, after Zelenskyy accused the Pentagon of failing to deliver weapons needed to defend against Russian attacks. He said Ukraine had not received early warning of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Iran denies collapse is close as US claims IRGC is running out of money
Iran has rejected claims that it is unable to sustain support for its regional allies, even as it acknowledges that sanctions and war have created financial pressure. The dispute centres on competing claims from Tehran and Washington over the impact of military pressure, a naval blockade and restrictions on Iranian exports. The latest exchange comes amid a wider confrontation over Iran's regional network and the funding of groups aligned with it.US Central Command chief Brad Cooper said last week that a combination of military attacks and a naval blockade of Iran's southern ports had dealt severe blows to the country.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Yemen's critically ill are trapped as war closes the country's airports
A renewed phase of Yemen's war has left chronically ill patients unable to leave the country for urgent treatment abroad. In Sanaa, the capital controlled by the Houthis, people who depend on specialist care say repeated airport closures have cut off their main route to hospitals outside Yemen. One patient described in the supplied material has spent years trying to secure a seat on a once-weekly flight to Amman, but has still been unable to travel.The case centres on Rajaa Ghirsan, a 50-year-old seamstress from Sanaa who suffers from vocal cord paralysis and severe complications in her larynx. She can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
France arrests suspect over Limoges town hall fire amid protest unrest
French security forces have arrested a man believed to be linked to ultra-left movements in connection with the fire that destroyed the historic town hall in Limoges. The arrest was made on Tuesday in the nearby town of Val d'Issoire, according to the Limoges prosecutor's office. Anti-terror police have also been brought into the investigation, widening the response to a blaze that has become one of the most visible symbols of the weekend unrest.The building, which dates back to 1883, saw its roof and belfry collapse after it was engulfed by fire on Saturday during rioting on the margins of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Myanmar releases first images of detained Aung San Suu Kyi in two months after King Charles package
Myanmar's military-backed authorities have released new images of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi after saying they delivered a package from King Charles III to her. The government said the parcel included two books and sealed diplomatic correspondence, and that home ministry officials met her on Monday to hand it over. The pictures are the first publicised images of Suu Kyi in two months.According to a statement from the authorities, the books were about soil, reflecting the British monarch's known interest in gardening and the environment. The images released alongside the statement show Suu Kyi meeting two men whose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 12:41 LONDON
Ukraine says wounded soldier evacuated by drone from frontline position
Ukraine's Ground Forces say a wounded soldier was evacuated by a heavy drone from a frontline position after ground extraction was blocked by enemy drones and hostile control of the area. The military said the man was moved to an evacuation point and is now receiving treatment and rehabilitation. It said he is no longer in life-threatening condition.According to the army, the soldier was injured while holding a military position, and the usual ground robotic system could not be used because the area was under adversary control. The operation used a heavy six-rotor hexacopter supplied free of charge by a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 12:36 LONDON
Trump approval falls to record low as Democrats widen midterm lead
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows United States President Donald Trump's approval rating at 31%, the lowest level recorded during either of his terms in office. The same survey found Democrats leading Republicans by 12 points in a generic congressional ballot test, widening their advantage from seven points two weeks earlier. The findings come as the country moves toward the November 3 midterm elections, when control of both chambers of Congress will be at stake.The poll canvassed 1,679 adults and found that 47% would vote for Democrats if the election were held today, compared with 35% for Republicans. About 31% of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Storm Austen brings rain warnings to Ireland and wind alerts to the UK
Storm Austen is prompting weather warnings across parts of Ireland and the United Kingdom as the first named storm of the autumn moves in from the Atlantic. Heavy rain is expected to spread across Ireland on Thursday, while severe gales and further rain are forecast for parts of the UK from late Thursday into Friday. The developing system is being watched for flooding, transport disruption, building damage and possible power cuts.In Ireland, a Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Thursday evening into Friday morning. The warning comes into effect at 7pm on Thursday and remains in place until... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 11:35 LONDON
Hackers steal more than 421,000 emails from Germany's AfD party
Hackers have accessed email accounts linked to members of Germany's Alternative for Germany party and reportedly stolen more than 421,000 messages, according to details confirmed by the party and reported by local media. The breach affected accounts used by the far-right party, which said the intrusion was detected and stopped. The party also said users were informed after the incident.The stolen material is said to include messages linked to party co-leader Alice Weidel and co-founder Alexander Gauland. A published online collection reportedly contained summaries of some emails, rather than the original messages themselves. According to the reported material, the leak... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Deadly floods hit eastern Spain as residents in Els Poblets begin cleanup after Storm Adam
Residents in Els Poblets, near Alicante in eastern Spain, began clearing mud and damaged belongings on Monday after Storm Adam brought severe flooding to the area. Homes were left badly damaged, with furniture piled outside and thick mud covering kitchens and living rooms. Some residents said floodwaters rose more than 1.5 metres, leaving much of what was inside their properties unusable.One resident, 56-year-old Candy Vanes, said: "We can't use a single thing." Emergency crews arrived to assess the destruction as people tried to salvage what they could from their homes. The flooding came as authorities across eastern Spain continued rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 07:01 LONDON
Ukraine says US is delaying Patriot missile deliveries as tensions deepen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the United States of holding up deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for by European allies. He said the shipment was waiting for the signature of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and that several European countries were ready to transfer missiles from their own stockpiles but still needed US approval. The comments add a new layer to an already strained dispute between Kyiv and Washington over military aid and intelligence sharing.Speaking to US senators on Monday, Zelensky said the missiles were ready and could already be in Ukraine, but that approval had not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Rashida Tlaib urges US arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab killing
A United States lawmaker has called on authorities to arrest and investigate an Israeli soldier she says is linked to the killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza. Rashida Tlaib said reports indicated that Sean Glass was in the United States and argued that officials had a legal duty to act. Her intervention has added fresh political pressure to an already sensitive case that has drawn international attention.In a social media post on Monday, Tlaib said the United States, as a party to the Genocide Convention and the Geneva Conventions, was obligated to arrest and investigate Glass for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Germany and Iran trade diplomatic summonses after Hamburg court plot convictions
Germany and Iran have exchanged diplomatic summonses after a Hamburg court convicted two men over an alleged Tehran-linked plot to kill two prominent German Jewish figures. The case has intensified a row between Berlin and Tehran, with each side rejecting the other's accusations. The dispute centres on findings by the German court that the men were involved in planning attacks against the leaders of two Jewish organisations in Germany.Iran's foreign ministry summoned Germany's ambassador, Axel Dittmann, after Berlin had already summoned Iran's ambassador, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi. Tehran accused Germany of making what it called baseless political allegations and said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Sudan drone attacks spread to eastern infrastructure as death toll rises
A wave of drone attacks across Sudan has now been linked to more than 160 deaths in recent days, according to medics and rights groups. The latest reported strikes have hit not only civilian areas in the west and capital but also infrastructure in the east, widening concerns about the reach of the conflict. The attacks come as both the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces continue to trade blame for violence that has intensified since 2023.In the deadliest recent incident, residents and medical workers said a drone struck a transport hub near a market in Al-Dibab town... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
France begins cleanup after weekend riots as police remain deployed
Cleanup has begun across parts of France after a weekend of intense rioting, but police remain deployed and curfews are still in place in some big cities. The latest reports say the unrest has not fully subsided, even as crews start clearing damage left by the violence. Marseille was among the worst-hit areas outside Paris, with shop owners reporting that more than 600 premises were looted.The confirmed details point to a continuing security response rather than a return to normality. Police are still in position in affected areas, and local authorities have kept curfews in force in some major cities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
Saudi ex-OpenAI worker accused in recording-device case amid alleged Saudi support
US prosecutors have expanded their allegations against a former OpenAI worker accused of secretly planting a recording device in one of the company's meeting rooms. In a California court filing, they said Abdulrahman Alfozan had "considerable support" from the Saudi government and was in frequent communication with a member of the Saudi royal family. They also alleged that a Saudi military official paid for travel for his wife and son after his arrest.The filing says OpenAI found the device on 30 September in a conference room, where it had been plugged into the back of a television and covered with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Finland seeks one million anti-personnel mines amid Russian threat concerns
Finland is seeking to acquire one million anti-personnel mines as it moves to strengthen its border defences amid concern over Russia. Officials are gathering information from suppliers and want domestic production if possible, according to a senior Army Command officer. The plan comes after Finland withdrew from the Ottawa Convention, the treaty banning anti-personnel mines.Colonel Riku Mikkonen said officials are now assessing supplier options for the deal. He said Finnish companies would be preferred, with contracts potentially signed by the end of 2027 and production beginning in 2028. He also said buying the mines from abroad has not been ruled... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before US midterm elections
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject a petition that would allow AI-generated robocalls ahead of the November midterm elections. The request centres on a filing by the conservative group Club for Growth, which is asking the regulator to permit the use of artificial intelligence in political robocalls. Schumer said the change could let campaigns use an opponent's voice to spread messages that could be misleading or false.The petition was filed on 31 August, with the public comment period opening on 4 September and expiring on Monday. Schumer made his appeal on Monday, arguing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
HSBC Sharia fund invested in firms linked to Israel's military supply chain
HSBC has come under scrutiny after a report said its Islamic Global Equity Index Fund invested more than $130 million in companies linked to Israel's military supply chain. The fund is marketed as Sharia-compliant and is one of the United Kingdom's largest Islamic investment products. The report said the holdings included firms associated with components, technology and equipment used in military applications.The companies named in the report include Palantir and RTX, which it described as part of the wider supply chain supporting Israel's military. HSBC's fund, which has more than $8bn in assets, is designed to channel savings into global... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:09 LONDON
Trump endorses Netanyahu and warns the U.S. may have to act on Iran
United States President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election bid and warned that the United States may have to "finish the job" against Iran if Israel elects a different leader. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump described Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" and "an even greater partner for peace," while saying Iran had been "systematically destroyed" militarily and financially. He added that if Israel has the "wrong leader," meaning anyone other than Netanyahu, "America will have to do this work ourselves." Trump's remarks came ahead of Israel's election on October... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:06 LONDON
Israel arrests 10 over West Bank settler attacks as diplomatic pressure grows
Israeli police said on Monday that they had arrested 10 suspects in connection with weekend violence in the occupied West Bank, including attacks on a United States photojournalist and European diplomats. The detentions were carried out before dawn at several locations, according to police, who said the suspects were taken for questioning. Authorities said the case involves alleged violence, breach of a closed military zone order and illegal construction.The arrests came after pressure from the United States, France, Belgium and Poland following the assaults. Among those targeted was Heidi Levine, a photojournalist for The Washington Post, who was attacked while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro content
Brazil's top electoral court has ordered Meta to show within 24 hours that it is not favouring one presidential candidate over the other in how political content appears on its platforms. The Superior Electoral Court also doubled the daily fine for noncompliance, escalating a dispute that comes less than a week before Brazil's presidential run-off. The ruling centres on complaints from Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign about how his content is being handled online.The court said the company must demonstrate that its content feeds are treating Lula and his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, equally. In the order issued on Monday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
Kenyan court convicts starvation cult leader over 191 deaths
A court in Kenya has found starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie guilty of murder over the deaths of 191 people linked to the Shakahola case. The Mombasa Law Court said on Monday that the self-proclaimed pastor and dozens of associates were responsible for the deaths of 190 children and one adult. The verdict marks a major legal step in one of the country's most disturbing mass-death cases.Prosecutors said Mackenzie and his Good News International Church organised a Christian doomsday sect that instructed followers to starve themselves and their children to death. They said the group believed this would help them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Pakistan suspends Iran border trade at Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings
Pakistan has halted trade with Iran at the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings in Balochistan, leaving freight stranded on both sides of the border. The suspension was reported on Saturday and has affected one of the main land routes between the two neighbours. Passenger traffic at Gabd-Rimdan has continued, according to the Iranian news agency cited in the report.The Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry said about 2,000 trucks were stuck on both sides of the border after the closure. Pakistan's federal government has not commented publicly, and authorities in Balochistan did not respond to the report. A deputy commissioner in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Rwandan dissident found beheaded near Kampala in Uganda
A former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda. Robert Kabera, 50, was discovered by local residents on the outskirts of Kampala over the weekend, according to Ugandan police. His head had not been recovered at the time of reporting, and the killing has prompted concern among exiled Rwandan dissidents.Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said on Monday that Kabera's body was found outside the capital. According to his family, he had travelled to inspect a construction site about 45 km (30 miles) from Kampala before his death. Kabera had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Kenya confirms third Ebola case amid first-ever cluster and quarantine row
Kenya has confirmed a third case of Ebola in what officials and health experts are describing as the country's first known cluster of the disease. The new positive test involves Bundibugyo ebolavirus, adding to concern about how quickly the outbreak may be spreading. The development comes as Kenya is also facing controversy over a quarantine centre at Laikipia air base.The reported case was confirmed on 19 October 2026, according to the supplied material. The outbreak is being described as part of a wider regional Ebola crisis that has already killed more than 4,300 people and sickened more than 9,000 across... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Helen Haines in critical condition after deliberate car attack outside Wangaratta office as counter-terrorism probe continues
Victoria Police have confirmed that a knife was seized from the vehicle involved in the attack on Australian independent MP Helen Haines, adding a new detail to the investigation in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. Police said the 43-year-old driver was arrested at the scene after Haines was struck outside her electorate office on Monday afternoon local time. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the incident as a deliberate act, and counter-terrorism police remain involved.The latest confirmed details strengthen the picture of a fast-moving criminal investigation with national security implications. Police said the vehicle was a white Toyota Landcruiser, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:31 LONDON
Hezbollah funding plan deepens pressure on Lebanon's government
Hezbollah's announcement that it will provide financial support to families affected by the war with Israel is adding to pressure on Lebanon's government. The move comes as Beirut faces renewed scrutiny over the group's role, its funding networks and the state's ability to assert control. The development follows reports of Iranian aid and a recent government seizure of explosives linked to Hezbollah.According to the supplied material, Hezbollah said on 13 October that it would begin a distribution drive for displaced people and for those whose homes were destroyed or badly damaged in the fighting. Ali Damoush, the head of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
HRW alleges Mali military and armed groups committed abuses against civilians
Human Rights Watch has accused Mali's military, its Russia-controlled Africa Corps allies, and opposition armed groups of committing grave abuses against civilians during the country's long-running conflict. In a report released on Monday, the rights group said soldiers and fighters had carried out violations of the laws of war while international organisations and governments largely stood by. The allegations cover attacks and abuses in several parts of Mali, including the north, centre and south.The report says the findings are based on interviews with 30 people, including witnesses, human rights defenders, community leaders, journalists and a Malian soldier, conducted from late... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
Cuba faces renewed pressure as reports point to possible US military action
Cuba is facing renewed pressure amid reports of increased US military activity in the region and repeated public statements from US officials saying they want "Cuba to be free." The immediate focus is on whether Washington is preparing some form of action against the island, although the timing and nature of any move remain unclear. The development comes as commentary in the supplied material links the situation to earlier US operations in Venezuela at the start of the year. That has raised concern that Cuba may be entering a new and uncertain phase in its long confrontation with Washington.The supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 08:32 LONDON
Gaza olive harvest collapses after orchards are destroyed and mills shut down
A major olive harvest in Gaza has been sharply reduced after orchards were destroyed and access to farmland was blocked, according to the supplied report. The disruption has left many growers with only a fraction of their usual crop and has cut local olive oil production to a small share of normal levels. The situation is centred on farmland in central Gaza, where one family says its long-established grove has been devastated.The report says farmer Haidar Abu Middain, 60, expects to collect enough olives for only two drums of oil this season. Before the destruction, his family's 90-hectare property produced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:44 LONDON
Vanuatu expects China police presence to fall over time after Australia deal
Vanuatu says it expects China's police presence in the country to reduce over time after signing the Nakamal Agreement with Australia. The statement marks a notable shift in the Pacific nation's security relationships and comes as Canberra seeks to deepen its role in regional policing and defence ties. The development is being watched closely because it touches on wider competition for influence in the Pacific.The agreement was signed in June after months of negotiations, and Vanuatu's position was set out publicly on 19 October. Prime Minister Jotham Napat said the country is yet to approve an increase in Australian police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:38 LONDON
Israel election battle over Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox kingmakers ahead of October 27 vote
Israel's election campaign is increasingly focused on the role of smaller parties that could decide who forms the next government after the October 27 vote. Arab-led parties Ra'am and the Joint List are being cast as possible kingmakers, with polls projecting them to win 13 seats together. That would make them potentially decisive in coalition talks in the 120-seat Knesset if neither of the main blocs secures a majority.The immediate political fight has centred on accusations and counter-accusations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp and its rivals. Netanyahu has repeatedly attacked opponents over their ties to Ra'am and the Joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
Citizen Lab says ad-tech spyware campaign targeted Australian nuclear and government networks
Researchers say a sophisticated spyware campaign used online advertising technology to target millions of devices, including systems linked to Australia's nuclear science agency and other government and critical infrastructure organisations. The incident was described as an unprecedented attack that relied on ordinary-looking ads to deliver spyware or back doors when viewed on websites or in apps. The findings were published by Citizen Lab, a research group at the University of Toronto that investigates cyber espionage and surveillance operations.According to the report, the campaign involved an Israel-based company that allegedly exploited digital advertising infrastructure to compromise devices through ad delivery mechanisms.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Brazil presidential runoff debate turns into personal attacks a week before vote
Brazil's president and his opponent traded repeated personal attacks in their first presidential runoff debate, held a week before the October 25 vote. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro clashed on stage in a chaotic exchange that quickly moved beyond policy into accusations of corruption, insults and references to past scandals. The debate took place as the race remained tight after the first round, in which Bolsonaro led Lula 47% to 45%.During the debate, both men called each other a liar multiple times and accused the other of corruption. Lula described Bolsonaro as a "habitual liar"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Indonesia battles worst wildfire season in a decade as haze spreads across the region
Indonesia is battling its worst wildfire season in a decade, with toxic haze choking millions of people across the region. The worst conditions are being reported in central Kalimantan, where air pollution levels have fallen to hazardous levels. Smoke from the fires has also drifted beyond Indonesia's borders, affecting Singapore and Malaysia.The latest reporting says the haze has been linked to hundreds of thousands of respiratory illnesses in Indonesia. The fires and smoke are being described as part of a wider seasonal emergency, with the scale of the pollution now affecting daily life far beyond the immediate burn areas. Central... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
Austrian Airlines Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to Sofia after bomb threat
The aircraft was diverted after a reported bomb threat while flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna, with the emergency landing taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria. Passengers were evacuated after the Airbus A320 touched down, and authorities carried out a security search of the plane. No injuries have been reported in the supplied material.The Bulgarian transport ministry said the air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner. Flight tracking data showed Austrian Airlines 82 left Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening and landed at Vasil Levski airport in Sofia about three hours later. A spokesperson... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:31 LONDON
Ukraine's mass drone strike hits St Petersburg energy and logistics sites as power cuts spread
A large Ukrainian drone attack struck St Petersburg overnight, setting fire to oil and logistics facilities across the city and causing wider disruption in the surrounding region. Local officials said the assault hit the St Petersburg oil terminal, the Ruchi oil depot and industrial warehouses, while a logistics hub and a data centre were also reported to have been targeted. Flights at the city's main airport were restricted for safety reasons, and about 20,000 people were left without electricity in the wider Leningrad region.St Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov said at least one person was killed and five others injured in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
Kenya Ebola cases rise to eight as authorities trace new exposure linked to first patient
Kenya has confirmed a further Ebola case, bringing the country's total to eight as health officials continue tracing contacts linked to the first infection detected earlier this month. The latest patient is a 49-year-old man who was not a healthcare worker and who authorities say was likely exposed to the first Kenyan Ebola case. He developed fever, headache and muscle pain before being quarantined and tested.Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said 38 people were tested on Sunday and one returned a positive result. The man worked as a patient attendant cleaning utensils and linens, according to the ministry, and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:02 LONDON
Flydubai captain describes cockpit axe attack in alleged crash plot toward Ben Gurion Airport
A Flydubai captain has described being attacked in the cockpit by a co-pilot who Emirati authorities allege tried to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The account comes in a new interview in which Captain Smit Machchhar said he was struck repeatedly with an axe while the plane was carrying 174 passengers en route to Israel. The aircraft was in Saudi airspace when the attack took place.Mr Machchhar said he struggled to stay conscious after being hit in the back of the head and initially feared there had been damage to the roof of the aircraft.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
A Russian man identified only as Ivan has shared videos of surveillance work he says he carried out inside Russia for Ukraine's intelligence services. He says he played a role in Ukrainian drone attacks on strategic bombers and munitions factories on Russian territory. The material appears in a documentary about the covert world of Russian saboteurs.Ivan was cautious about how much detail he revealed, and the available material says it is not possible to verify the activities he claims to have carried out. The documentary also says he features alongside another man who says he runs a network of undercover... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 02:32 LONDON
Ukraine steel boss says EU import restrictions are hurting exports
The chief executive of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies has criticised new European Union import restrictions, saying they are damaging access to the bloc's market. Yuriy Ryzhenkov of Metinvest said the measures were unfair and had been introduced without enough consideration for Ukraine's wartime situation. He said he wanted at least a carve-out for Ukraine.The European Union has recently capped the amount of steel that can enter the bloc tax-free at 18.3 million tonnes a year, a 47% reduction from 2024 levels. According to the policy, there are some country-specific quotas, but the overall aim is to reduce imports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
At least four killed in fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright as 39 are hospitalised
Officials have confirmed that four Canadian military members died in the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, while 39 people were taken to hospital. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at least 19 of those injured were in critical condition, underscoring the scale of the emergency response. The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon at one of the country's busiest military training bases and is now contained, although fire and rescue teams remain at the scene to guard against flare-ups.Military officials said the fire began as a grass fire about 1km from the attack range while personnel were carrying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese vessels in coordinated maritime harassment around main island and Pratas
Taiwan says it has confronted and driven away 16 Chinese coastguard, research and fishing vessels in what it described as coordinated maritime harassment around its main island and the disputed Pratas Islands. The Taiwanese coastguard said the vessels were involved in simultaneous operations that it characterised as hybrid warfare. It said some of the ships entered restricted waters and that its own vessels took immediate action to neutralise the threat.According to the coastguard statement, the Chinese vessels included four fishing boats and were part of what it called an unusually large deployment. Taipei accused Beijing of trying to alter the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes on energy infrastructure as casualties rise
A renewed exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine has left at least two people dead and 17 injured, according to the latest official and local statements. The attacks hit energy, logistics and digital infrastructure in and around Saint Petersburg, while Russian strikes also damaged residential buildings and an educational institution in Zaporizhzhia. The developments come after the collapse of a short-lived "energy ceasefire" that had been announced but not agreed by both sides.In Saint Petersburg, the city's governor, Alexander Beglov, said fires broke out overnight at an oil terminal, an oil depot and industrial warehouses. He also said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Gaza food prices rise after Israel halts commercial shipments
Prices of basic food items are rising in Gaza after commercial shipments were halted for a fifth consecutive day, according to residents and market traders. The disruption has affected Gaza City and other parts of the enclave, where families are already under severe economic strain. People who can afford to do so are buying extra supplies in case the closure continues and shortages deepen.The restrictions were announced on Wednesday, when Israel said commercial goods would no longer enter Gaza. The reported halt has come amid a dispute over fees involving Palestinian merchants and Hamas, which still has some authority in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON
Satellite images reveal North Korean leader's luxury yacht activity near Wonsan resort
Satellite images have identified a luxury yacht repeatedly off the coast of Wonsan in North Korea between July and mid-October this year. The vessel, said to be about 80 metres long, was seen near the Kalma peninsula, close to a seaside resort area associated with Kim Jong Un and his family. The images also show other large boats moving repeatedly in the same area, suggesting the coastline is being used for private leisure activity linked to the country's leadership.The yacht stands out because of a 50-metre pool on deck and a set of water slides at one end. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 14:01 LONDON
Iran approves new defence minister as war with United States and Israel escalates
Iran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the country's new defence minister, as the war with the United States and Israel continues to intensify. The vote took place on Sunday, with lawmakers meeting online since the conflict began on February 28. Akhlaghi will lead the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics at a time when Tehran says it is working to rebuild damaged military-industrial capacity.Parliament backed the appointment by 237 votes to 15, according to the supplied report. Akhlaghi is 68 and has more than 42 years of experience in the Defence Ministry and related organisations, President Masoud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Russia's war in Ukraine puts Europe on edge amid fears of spillover
Fears are growing that Russia's war in Ukraine could spread beyond the battlefield and affect neighbouring NATO members. European countries say they are seeing signs of pressure through drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage, while the Kremlin denies the accusations. The discussion has sharpened as officials warn that the conflict is already having regional consequences.Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has warned that Europe should be ready to respond robustly to what he described as Russia's hybrid attacks. Poland borders Ukraine and hosts a NATO logistics hub used for military and civilian support to Kyiv, making it a central part of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
NATO fighters scrambled after red air warning over unidentified object near Kaunas airport
Lithuania activated a red air warning near Kaunas on Sunday after an unrecognised flying object was sighted, prompting NATO fighters to scramble and forcing the airport serving the city to close. Residents in nearby areas were told to shelter while authorities responded to the incident. The object later vanished from radar, and investigators began examining possible drone debris near the northern village of Juodzionys.Lithuanian authorities said residents in northern and central parts of the country were told to remain in shelters for at least an hour. Officials also said the object may have entered Lithuanian airspace from Poland, where armed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
Fatalities and injuries reported as major fire spreads at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
The fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta began around 4pm local time on Saturday and quickly became a major emergency at one of Canada's busiest military training sites. Officials have confirmed that people were killed and injured in the incident, but have not yet released a casualty count. Fire crews were still working late into the night as strong winds pushed flames beyond the base and into surrounding rural areas.Canada's defence minister, David McGuinty, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were involved in the investigation and described the situation as very active and delicate. He said authorities were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
Two in custody after Greenpeace protest disrupts Woodside offshore gas platform off Western Australia
Two people are in police custody after activists occupied a Woodside offshore gas platform about 200 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia. The overnight protest disrupted operations at the rig, which is linked to the company's Scarborough natural gas project. The action was carried out by Greenpeace activists, who said they were targeting Woodside's planned gas project at Scott Reef.According to the supporting material, four protesters travelled to the platform early on Saturday morning. Greenpeace said two of them set up temporary hanging tents and remained on the structure for as long as possible. The group later said special... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
Former Guatemalan prosecutor Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa shot dead at Guatemala City sports complex
Guatemalan police say they have arrested two men after the killing of former prosecutor and anticorruption lawyer Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa at a sports complex in Guatemala City. The attack took place on Saturday at the Campo Marte sports complex, where Foppa was shot during a visit. Another man, Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro, also died in the incident, according to the Public Prosecutor's Office.Police said they seized a carbine-style firearm and a motorcycle in connection with the case. The arrests were announced shortly after the shooting, but officials have not yet publicly detailed a motive. Foppa was 43 and had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Former President Joseph Kabila joins new rebel coalition in eastern DR Congo
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has joined a new political-military coalition in the eastern city of Goma, marking a significant escalation in the country's long-running conflict. The coalition, announced on Monday evening, is called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN. It replaces the existing alliance between the Alliance Fleuve Congo and the March 23 Movement, both of which have been central to the fighting in eastern Congo.The announcement was made in Goma, the main city in North Kivu province, which has been under M23-AFC control since January last year. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Timor-Leste says stalled Greater Sunrise gas project is finally moving ahead
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta says the long-delayed Greater Sunrise gas project is now moving forward, with the first agreements expected to be signed early next year. He described the venture as "finally happening" after years of deadlock and procrastination. The project has been one of the country's most closely watched economic plans for years because of its potential to reshape the energy sector.Ramos-Horta said Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao had told him he was confident the parties would sign the agreement within the next few months and finalise three main documents. Those documents are intended to set the regulatory and fiscal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
Trump suspends planned sanctions on Russia's trading partners as criticism grows
US President Donald Trump has suspended sanctions that were due to take effect within 48 hours against countries buying Russian oil or gas. The move reverses a measure approved by Congress about a month earlier and was intended to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The decision has drawn criticism from lawmakers in the United States and from Ukraine.According to the supporting material, Trump signed a decree halting the sanctions shortly before they were due to begin. In the document, he said the decision was in the interests of the United States, but did not explain why.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Luxury boat with pool and slides spotted near Kim Jong Un's Wonsan retreat
An 80-metre luxury vessel has been repeatedly spotted in satellite images off North Korea's Wonsan coast from July to mid-October. The boat, which features a 50-metre swimming pool and a cluster of waterslides, was seen near the Kalma Peninsula, close to a seaside resort and villa used by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his family. Other large vessels were also observed in the same area in images analysed from the period.The vessel had previously sat idle for months at a maintenance facility before moving in early July to waters off the Kalma Peninsula. The images place it in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
At least 17 killed in stampede at Durga Puja gathering in Kolkata
At least 17 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja gathering in north Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, officials said. The incident happened on Saturday evening at a temporary pavilion, or pandal, where worshippers had gathered for the Hindu festival. Police said heavy crowds and rainfall contributed to the crush.A seven-year-old girl was among those killed, according to the state chief minister. Officials said six of the bodies had so far been identified. Police said the injured were taken to hospital after the stampede, which broke out as people were waiting outside... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 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
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 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 Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
