Mexico rejects US DEA chief's claim of cartel links to government
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected remarks by the head of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration that suggested Mexico's government is aligned with criminal cartels. Speaking at her daily news conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum said the comments were baseless and sounded more like a political statement than one supported by evidence. The dispute adds to an already tense debate over how the two countries should cooperate on drugs and security.The comments came after DEA Administrator Terry Cole said on Tuesday that the Mexican government and cartel networks were "one and the same". Mexico's government responded that the remarks did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 22:34 LONDON
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Malta court hears testimony naming former officials in Caruana Galizia murder plot
A court in Valletta has heard testimony alleging that two former Maltese political figures were involved in the plot to kill journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The claims were made during the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of ordering the 2017 car-bomb assassination. The hearing also featured evidence from George and Alfred Degiorgio, the brothers who confessed to planting the bomb and are serving 40-year sentences.Alfred Degiorgio was first to testify after being brought from prison to court. He told the jury that former economy minister Chris Cardona, lawyer David Gatt and former chief of staff Keith Schembri... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 21:33 LONDON
French parliament approves assisted-dying bill, pending constitutional review
France's National Assembly has approved a landmark assisted-dying bill that would create a legal right to the practice for adults with incurable illnesses under strict conditions. Lawmakers passed the text by 291 votes to 241 after an intense ethical and political debate. The measure still needs approval from the Constitutional Council before it can take effect.The bill would allow a person to receive a lethal substance if they request it, with the substance either self-administered or administered by a doctor or nurse if the patient is physically unable to do so. Access would be limited to adults who are French... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Germany warns US over grant scheme seen as election interference
Germany's chancellor has warned the United States against interfering in German elections after Washington announced a new grant scheme for Europe-focused groups. Friedrich Merz said he did not want the US government or institutions close to it to interfere in German state elections due in September. His comments came after the US State Department unveiled funding of up to $3m for European charities, think tanks and individuals.The funding is intended for projects that seek to address national sovereignty, migration, censorship and lawfare challenges. The announcement says applicants should work in line with a shared political philosophy, law and what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:35 LONDON
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Syria arrests former colonel accused of chemical weapons crimes
Syrian authorities have arrested a former colonel they accuse of involvement in chemical weapons crimes under the government of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad. The Interior Ministry identified the man as Ahmed Habib Ali and said he was detained over allegations linked to sarin gas storage and manufacturing. Officials said the arrest is part of a wider series of detentions involving figures from the former administration.The ministry said Ali was responsible for sarin gas storage facilities and chemical manufacturing within Unit 417, described as a chemical weapons site near Damascus. It also accused him of supervising the manufacture of about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:32 LONDON
US strikes Greater Tunb as commercial ships are redirected near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command said it struck Iran's Greater Tunb island in daylight on Wednesday, in the latest escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. The island lies close to one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes, and the strike was described as part of a wider effort to enforce a renewed naval blockade. The same material says American forces also redirected two commercial ships that were attempting to breach the blockade.According to the supplied rows, the blockade was reimposed at the direction of President Donald Trump, and the reported ship movements took place within 17 hours of that decision. CENTCOM... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
Businesses claw back tariff refunds after Trump tariffs ruled unlawful
Businesses around the world are receiving refunds of tariffs paid to the United States after Donald Trump's so-called liberation day tariffs were ruled unlawful. The refunds are being issued after the April 2025 measures triggered a sharp rise in import costs for companies selling into the US market. One Australian brand, Nashie, says it has already received a six-figure refund that included interest.Oxford Economics estimates that about US$80 billion in tariffs has been refunded since May, with interest paid at rates of up to 7%. The firm says the same amount is expected to be refunded again over the next... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:03 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran conflict escalates as oil jumps and global flashpoints multiply
The biggest story was the sharp escalation in the US Iran confrontation, with Washington resuming daylight air strikes, restoring a naval blockade on Iranian ports and warning that power plants and bridges could be hit next if Tehran does not back down. The renewed pressure has raised fears of a wider conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices higher again. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Tensions also spread beyond Iran itself. Iranian state media said a drone struck a military base used by the United States in Kuwait, and Kuwait separately confirmed attacks and damage, while the death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
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Irish central bank defends handling of Israeli war bonds before parliamentary committee
The Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland has defended the institution's handling of controversial Israeli war bonds, telling a parliamentary committee that it acted lawfully. Gabriel Makhlouf said the bank could not have prevented the bonds from being issued last year and could not stop them being issued again this year. He made the comments while appearing before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance in Dublin.Mr Makhlouf said he understood the importance of the Israeli Bond Programme to the Irish public, but rejected claims that the central bank had grounds to block the approval process. He said there were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
US rights groups file legal challenge to Trump ICC sanctions in Washington
Two rights organisations have filed a legal challenge in Washington, DC against sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on the International Criminal Court. The case was brought on Wednesday by DAWN and the Taxpayers Alliance Against Genocide, both based in Washington. They argue the measures violate the constitutional rights of US citizens and restrict advocacy linked to Palestine.The lawsuit targets sanctions introduced in February 2025 after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. According to the filing, the administration later expanded the measures to cover ICC prosecutors and judges, several... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
EU extends Ukrainians' right to stay until 2028, with new draft rule for arrivals
EU member states have agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war until March 2028. The decision means people who already hold the status will be able to continue living, working and receiving benefits across the bloc for longer. The move comes as the war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year and the displacement crisis remains one of the largest in Europe.Ambassadors from the 27 member states approved the extension on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. The current protection regime was first activated after Russia's 2022 invasion, giving Ukrainians a fast-track legal basis to remain in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president Koroma
Sierra Leone's government has dropped treason and related charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma over the 2023 attempted coup. The attorney general's office said Koroma is now free to return to Sierra Leone from exile in Nigeria. The decision marks a significant legal and political development in a case that has shadowed the country since the unrest.Koroma, 72, had been arrested after the attempted coup and later placed under house arrest. The government did not say why it had dismissed the charges. Koroma has always denied involvement in the November 2023 events, when gunmen broke into a military armoury... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
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Sydney LGBTQ+ arts venue faces eviction threat after landlord orders it to stop 'offensive trade'
A former church turned queer-friendly arts venue in Sydney is facing possible eviction after its landlord issued a breach notice and ordered it to stop operating as an "offensive trade". The venue, Divine Playhouse, has already been forced to close and cancel planned events while its organisers consider legal action. The dispute follows protests by religious groups over the venue's opening night.The notice was issued to the venue's organisers, Heaps Gay Events, and named the landlord as commercial property group KCSYD Pty Ltd. Lawyers acting for the landlord said the trade had "insulted and mocked the sincerely held religious beliefs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
Iran executes Mohammad Amini Dehaghani over January protests amid widening crackdown on dissent
Iran has executed Mohammad Amini Dehaghani after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence in a case linked to the January 2026 protests, according to the judiciary. The execution was reported on Wednesday by the judiciary's news outlet, which said the legal process had been completed. Authorities described the case as part of a broader response to unrest that followed the protests.The judiciary said Dehaghani was convicted over alleged attacks during the protests in Dehaghan, in Isfahan province. It said he threw a Molotov cocktail at the governor's office on 9 January 2026, set the building on fire, attacked a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
Australian GP clinic network hit by major cyber breach
A network of general practice and skin cancer clinics in Australia has been hit by a cyber attack that may have exposed patient medical records and personal information. Partnered Health said it had identified more than a dozen clinic locations where information may have been taken, including sites in several major cities. The company said it became aware of the breach on 23 June and has been working with cyber agencies and police since then.Partnered Health said patients' medical records were accessed and taken in the incident, and that some affected patients were contacted late on Tuesday. The company operates... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as oil rises and Gaza, Ukraine and Asia face fresh shocks
Oil prices rose for a second session as the United States restored a naval blockade on Iranian ports, sharpening pressure on shipping routes and energy markets just as Donald Trump threatened to widen strikes on Iran to include power plants and bridges if Tehran does not back down. 🔗 🔗 🔗The confrontation also spread beyond the Gulf, with Trump dropping a planned 20% cargo fee on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and saying Gulf states would instead make investment and trade commitments, while the Strait remained the central fault line in the fast deteriorating stand off. 🔗 🔗Iran said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
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Iran extends British prisoner Craig Foreman's sentence by two years, family says
A British man jailed in Iran has had two further years added to his prison sentence, according to his family. Craig Foreman was told of the extra punishment after being brought before a judge in Tehran, the family said. The development comes more than a year after he and his wife, Lindsay Foreman, were detained while travelling through Iran on a motorcycle journey from Europe to Australia.Family members said Craig Foreman had been told he was being taken to see his lawyer, but was instead brought before a judge and informed of the additional sentence. Joe Bennett, Lindsay Foreman's son... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 06:33 LONDON
China detains US seismologist Chen Youlin on espionage charges
China has detained a US seismologist who studies nuclear tests, with his family saying he has been held on espionage charges since November 2024. Chen Youlin, 54, was arrested during a trip to Beijing to visit family, according to a hostage advocacy group. The case has drawn attention because he has remained in detention for nearly two years and is the only US citizen currently designated as wrongfully detained.Chen specialises in using seismological data to track nuclear tests, including work related to North Korea. His wife, Rong Yufang, who is also a seismologist, said his research was public and collaborative... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 06:02 LONDON
Trump threatens expanded strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges next week
US President Donald Trump has threatened to expand American attacks on Iran next week, saying power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran refuses to negotiate a peace deal. He said in an interview that the offensive would continue for as long as he considered necessary. The remarks came after new US strikes on Iran's southern coast, according to the supplied material.Trump said US officials had spoken with Iranian counterparts on Tuesday and had again pressed Tehran to reach an agreement. He warned that the situation would become much worse for Iran next week, adding that power plants and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 23:59 LONDON
Massachusetts Man Convicted in Boston in Iran Sanctions Export Case
A Massachusetts man was convicted in federal court in Boston after a 14-day jury trial in a case involving alleged violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran. The conviction was returned yesterday, according to the source. The charges were tied to a scheme to illegally export sophisticated electronic components from the United States to Iran. The source does not identify the defendant by name, describe the components in detail, or state how the alleged export network operated. No sentence, forfeiture, or additional enforcement action is mentioned in the text. The report only confirms that the jury trial concluded with a conviction... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
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Strait of Hormuz remains fault line as Iran and US drift back toward war
The fragile understanding between Iran and the United States, reached last month, now appears to be slipping back toward open conflict. The main point of tension is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow shipping lane through which a large share of global oil and gas trade passes. Iran is again signalling that its control over the corridor is a red line that it says cannot be altered by military, economic or diplomatic pressure.The dispute centres on a June memorandum of understanding that was drafted quickly and has been interpreted differently by both sides from the start. According to the text... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
UN expert urges UK leaders to back Supreme Court ruling on sex definition
A UN independent human rights expert has urged political leaders in the United Kingdom to support implementation of a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex. The appeal is directed at UK leaders and concerns how the ruling should be put into practice in equality policy. The expert warned that opposition to updated equality guidance could weaken protections for women and girls. The source does not name the expert, identify any specific office holder, or give details of the guidance itself. No further actions, deadlines, or enforcement measures are stated in the source. The only verified issue is... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 19:33 LONDON
Sudan court sentences RSF chief Hemedti to death over West Darfur atrocities
A Sudanese court in the army-controlled city of Port Sudan has sentenced Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, to death after convicting him of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The ruling also imposed death sentences on 15 other senior RSF figures. The case centres on atrocities committed in West Darfur during Sudan's ongoing civil war.The verdict was delivered in absentia, and Hemedti's whereabouts are not publicly known. The Sudanese court said the convictions related to crimes committed in West Darfur, while the RSF has repeatedly denied accusations that it committed war crimes. The Sudan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 13:30 LONDON
US refunds $81 billion in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
The United States government has refunded $81 billion in tariffs collected under a contested trade policy, according to newly released federal budget figures. The repayments follow a Supreme Court ruling that found a substantial portion of the levies unlawful. The refunds were paid to companies that had imported goods subject to the tariffs, marking a major reversal for a policy central to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.The figures show a sharp rise from the $5 billion returned during the same period a year earlier. Most of the repayments were processed in May and June, with a Treasury official saying the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:35 LONDON
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EU sanctions four individuals and five entities over surveillance abuses in Russia
The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on four individuals and five entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Russia, notably the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and for undermining democracy and the rule of law. Today's listings focus in particular on Russia's continued use of new technologies to restrict freedom of expression, access to information and freedom of association. The listings agreed today include VK Company , also known as VKontakte , and its daughter company Communication Platform, responsible for developing and managing the phone application Max App, under supervision by the FSB. The app... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:01 LONDON
EU opens second accession negotiation area with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union has opened a second area of membership negotiations with Ukraine, marking another step in Kyiv's bid to join the bloc. Moldova also opened its second area of talks on the same day, as several candidate countries advanced through the accession process. The developments were presented as part of a series of intergovernmental conferences linked to EU enlargement.The move follows the formal launch of the first phase of membership talks with Ukraine last month, after a long delay caused by opposition from Hungary. Joining the EU requires candidate countries to negotiate their way through six clusters of subjects... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
Fontainebleau forest wildfire south of Paris spreads to more than 1,300 hectares amid heatwave
French firefighters are continuing to battle two wildfires in the Fontainebleau forest south-east of Paris after the burned area grew to more than 1,300 hectares. The fires began on Sunday and spread rapidly across the UNESCO biosphere reserve as France endured another heatwave. About 1,000 people in and around Fontainebleau were evacuated, and rail and road traffic were disrupted during the busy holiday weekend.The response included four Canadair aircraft, two Dash planes and three water-bombing helicopters, alongside firefighters on the ground. By nightfall on Monday, about 600 firefighters remained mobilised, according to rescue commander Jean-Marc Sicard. The forest fire broke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 10:34 LONDON
Judge says Trump IRS settlement manipulated the court in self-dealing ruling
A federal judge in the United States has ruled that Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service manipulated the justice system. District Judge Kathleen Williams said the case was an unparalleled exercise in self-dealing, in a sharp rebuke of the settlement that followed. The ruling adds a new legal and political flashpoint to a dispute that began with the release of Trump's tax records.According to the court's findings, Trump sued the IRS after a contractor leaked more than two decades of his tax information to the press in 2020. The lawsuit was filed on January 29, a year after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 06:34 LONDON
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US escalates campaign against International Criminal Court as Rubio vows to dismantle it
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a sharper campaign against the International Criminal Court, saying the United States will move to "dismantle" the Hague-based tribunal. In a video statement and a lengthy opinion piece, Rubio described the court as an "intolerable threat to US sovereignty" and said the effort could include further sanctions and other measures. The State Department said the campaign would "systematically disable" the court's ability to operate, target American servicemen or officials, or otherwise threaten American sovereignty.The new language marks a more explicit escalation in a dispute that has already seen Washington impose sanctions on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 06:31 LONDON
UK set to designate Iran's IRGC as a terror organisation amid antisemitic attack concerns
The United Kingdom is set to declare Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation and impose sanctions on it, according to the latest government move. The decision follows a rise in antisemitic attacks and comes amid continuing concern over alleged hostile activity on British soil. Officials have linked the IRGC and its proxies to suspected bombing plots and assassination attempts in the UK.The move would add to the government's wider response to foreign-backed threats and hostile activity. British officials also plan to outlaw an Islamist militant group that claimed responsibility for the torching of four Jewish community ambulances in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 04:01 LONDON
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Hungary parliament votes to remove President Tamas Sulyok in latest anti-Orban move
Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, in a move tied to the new government's effort to dismantle figures associated with former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The vote took place on Monday in Budapest and passed by 139 votes to six. If enacted, the measure would end Sulyok's term immediately and allow parliament to choose a new president.The amendment comes after Peter Magyar's Tisza Party won the April election and ended 16 years of rule by Orban's Fidesz party. According to the supplied material, Sulyok and other members of Fidesz boycotted the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
India opposition demands rollback of Election Commission Form 6 change
India's opposition parties have criticised the Election Commission over a change to the online Form 6 voter registration process, accusing it of adding a new mandatory declaration without the required legal amendment. The dispute centres on the ECINET portal, where the online version of Form 6 was reported to include a new section asking for details of the applicant or their parents in relation to the last Special Intensive Revision. The downloadable version of the same form, however, was reported not to contain the new declaration.Congress leader Pawan Khera said the Election Commission had introduced a mandatory section in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 02:35 LONDON
Japan says it must counter foreign espionage more rigorously after Russia report
Japan has said it recognises a growing need to counter foreign intelligence activity after a report alleged that Russia had used the country as a hub for espionage and procurement of dual-use technology. Chief government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said Tokyo must address the issue with "even greater rigour" as concerns grow over threats to national security. The comments came after an investigation said Russia had taken advantage of Japan's technology sector and what it described as weak espionage laws.Kihara said the government sees a rising need to respond to foreign intelligence activity, including the acquisition of critical information. He declined... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 02:32 LONDON
Aliyev says peace remains possible at global media forum in Shusha
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev told a global media forum in Shusha on Monday that peace remains achievable, even as he pointed to instability in regions around his country. Speaking at the Shusha Global Media Forum, he said: "We believe peace is possible." His remarks came as he addressed an audience of international media professionals gathered in the city. Aliyev linked the discussion to wider regional developments, saying that conflict elsewhere had increased the importance of transport and connectivity routes through Azerbaijan.He said the situation in the Middle East had made one corridor "more attractive," and argued that the country's role... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 20:09 LONDON
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Counterterrorism police take over probe into death of UK politician Ann Widdecombe
Counterterrorism police in the United Kingdom have taken over the investigation into the killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe after new information prompted a change in the lead agency. Police said a 28-year-old man has been rearrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. The case had initially been handled by Devon and Cornwall Police, which last week said there was no evidence the death was terror-related or politically motivated.The switch was announced on Monday, with Laurence Taylor, head of National Counter Terrorism Policing, saying investigators now have "new information and evidence" and are pursuing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Iran places former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad under house arrest, report says
Iran has placed former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad under house arrest, according to a report published on Monday. The allegation centres on claims that he was involved in a secret Israeli plan to help topple Iran's ruling system. The report says the measure is being treated as punishment for that alleged role.The account says the plan was developed by Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, and that Ahmadinejad was accused of collaborating in it. No independent confirmation of the allegation was provided in the material reviewed. The Iranian government had not commented on the report at the time of publication.Ahmadinejad is one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
UK outlaws three state-threat groups linked to Iran and Russia amid national security crackdown
The UK has expanded its national security response by outlawing three groups it says are linked to state threats from Iran and Russia. The new measures cover Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, and Russia's GRU Volunteer Corps. The move gives authorities fresh powers to treat support for the groups as a criminal offence.Under the new rules, supporting or assisting the groups can lead to up to 14 years in prison. Acts of sabotage carried out on their behalf can carry a life sentence. The government said the IRGC has been linked to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained near Moscow after announcing Duma run
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has been detained by police in a town west of Moscow, according to his social media account and his press secretary. The detention took place on Monday morning, weeks after he said he would stand as a candidate in September's State Duma elections. His press secretary said he was taken from his home, and the reason for the detention was not immediately known.Nadezhdin was recently designated a "foreign agent" by the justice ministry, which accused him of spreading false information about the Russian government and calling people to take part in unauthorised rallies. That designation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
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EU ministers discuss sanctions on trade from Israeli settlements in Brussels
EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss possible sanctions on trade from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The talks come amid rising pressure from member states over settler violence against Palestinians and continued settlement expansion, which the European Union says is illegal under international law. No formal decision was expected at the meeting, and diplomats said the session was intended to gauge whether there is enough support to move forward.EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said at the start of the meeting that the situation in the West Bank was "really intolerable" and warned that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
Azerbaijan considers full withdrawal from Council of Europe after PACE voting rights suspension
Azerbaijan is considering leaving the Council of Europe after the suspension of its delegation's voting rights in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, President Ilham Aliyev said on Monday. He made the remarks in his opening address at the fourth Shusha Global Media Forum. Aliyev said Baku was weighing "not just the suspension or freezing of our membership" but a full exit from the organisation.The president said the Council of Europe's secretary general had contacted him and asked Azerbaijan not to take that step. According to Aliyev, the request was made in an effort to find a way... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Ukraine, Middle East and Black Sea
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the Black Sea. The talks are taking place at the first Foreign Affairs Council meeting under Ireland's EU Presidency. Ireland's foreign minister, Helen McEntee, is attending the meeting in the Belgian capital.The agenda includes support for Ukraine and the question of further sanctions against Russia. McEntee said support for Ukraine will be central to Ireland's work over the next six months. She also said additional sanctions on Russia are a major foreign policy priority for the Irish Presidency.The meeting brings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Syria's transitional parliament meets in Damascus after Assad's overthrow
Syria's newly appointed transitional parliament has held its inaugural session in Damascus, marking a significant step in the country's political transition more than 18 months after Bashar al-Assad was toppled. Members of the chamber took the constitutional oath on Sunday as the People's Assembly convened for the first time under the new authorities. President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the rebel offensive that removed Assad and is now Syria's president, urged lawmakers to put national interest first.Al-Sharaa said the assembly should focus on improving the economy, strengthening public services and attracting international investment. He also called on lawmakers to help foster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Jammu and Kashmir arrests three publishers over books alleged to glorify separatists and militants
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three people linked to publishing companies over two books that authorities say contained material glorifying separatists and militant leaders. The arrests were made on Sunday by the Union Territory's counter-intelligence unit after earlier searches at publishing premises. Officials said the case is part of a wider probe into the circulation of the books in school libraries.Those arrested were identified as Inderpaul Singh of Oberoi Book Service in Jammu, and Amardeep Singh and Girish Arora of the Noida-based Dominant Publishers. Police said the operation was coordinated at both locations and that the role of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
US Justice Department says it will seek extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi after Operation Hardball indictment
The United States Department of Justice has said it intends to seek the extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi, the Indian gangster named in a recent transnational crime indictment linked to the killing of Canada-based Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Bishnoi is currently in custody in India, where he is lodged in a jail in Gujarat. The announcement follows a coordinated law enforcement operation involving the US, Canada and Europe that led to arrests connected to Indian crime syndicates with cross-border networks.A public affairs officer for the US Attorney's Office in the Central District of California said Bishnoi remains incarcerated in India... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The US Department of Justice has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan over reporting on security concerns linked to President Donald Trump's new Air Force One. The newspaper said some of the subpoenas were delivered to reporters at their homes, and that the journalists were ordered to appear next week. The move marks a sharp escalation in a dispute between the administration and the press over coverage of the aircraft.The journalists named by the newspaper include Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt. According to the report, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 21:02 LONDON
Nicaragua strips lawyers of certification in crackdown on dissent
Nicaragua's government has removed the licences of a large number of lawyers from the official registry, in a move critics say is the latest step in a widening crackdown on dissent. Lawyers in the country noticed in recent days that their authorisations to practise had disappeared from the Supreme Court of Justice registry without explanation. The action has drawn criticism from a United Nations expert, who described it as a purge of the legal profession.According to Reed Brody, an American human rights lawyer and member of a UN panel of experts on Nicaragua, there was no official notification from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 01:03 LONDON
Brazil Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade under Lula
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest fell to its lowest level in a decade in the first half of 2026, according to official figures released on Friday. The data show that an estimated 1,295 square kilometres of forest were cleared between January and June, a 38% drop from the same period a year earlier. The figures mark a significant milestone for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's pledge to curb destruction in the world's largest rainforest.The numbers were published by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research, which tracks forest loss in the Amazon. They show the lowest overall level of clearing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Trump removes final members of US Election Assistance Commission ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump has removed the last remaining members of the US Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal election body without sitting commissioners months before November's midterm elections. The White House confirmed the move on Friday, after two Democratic appointees were fired by email and the lone remaining Republican commissioner resigned. The commission is now vacant at a time when Trump is pressing for broader changes to voting rules.The Election Assistance Commission, often referred to as the EAC, is a bipartisan federal body created by Congress in 2002 to support state and local election officials. Its responsibilities include issuing non-binding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Ukrainian intelligence agent denies killing woman linked to Monaco bomb plot
A Ukrainian intelligence agent has denied killing Anastasiia Berezovska in a courtroom in Kyiv, after previously confessing to the killing. Vladyslav Reut said he did not kill Berezovska, who is suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco. He instead blamed his co-defendant, Vitalii Zhykovych, for the killing.The claims were made during court proceedings in the Ukrainian capital, where BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford was present. The case links two separate episodes that have drawn attention: an alleged bomb plot in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine. The latest hearing has now brought the focus back to the credibility of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour stance on Gaza and signals tougher pressure on Israel
Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's stance on Gaza and said he would increase pressure on Israel if he leads the party into government. In a video message posted on social media on Thursday, the Labour politician said the party "didn't get it right" on the war in Gaza and "needs to do better". He also described the suffering of Palestinians as a "scar on our collective conscience".Burnham said innocent Palestinians, including children, were still being killed and that there was a humanitarian crisis because too little aid was getting into Gaza. He added that the Israeli military continued to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
EU charges Meta over addictive Instagram and Facebook features
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings saying Meta Platforms may have breached EU tech rules through features on Instagram and Facebook that encourage compulsive use. Regulators said the case centres on autoplay, infinite scroll and recommendation systems that can keep users engaged for longer periods. The findings follow a two-year investigation under the European Union's Digital Services Act.The Commission said Meta had not adequately assessed the risks posed by highly personalised recommendations, autoplay and infinite scroll. It also said reels and stories on Facebook and Instagram could contribute to excessive or compulsive use. According to the regulator, time-management tools... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
China has expanded its ability to respond to foreign sanctions and export controls with a series of new and draft measures that could affect multinational companies operating across Chinese, US and European rules. Since March, Beijing has passed two regulations that broaden its powers to retaliate against foreign entities it says threaten supply-chain security or apply sanctions with improper extraterritorial reach. A third draft law would go further by allowing prosecutors to bring cases against foreign organisations and individuals whose actions are said to harm China's national interests or social public interest.The latest measures were described as part of a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
Syria's diplomatic reintegration accelerates as US plans delisting and OPCW restores voting rights
The United States is preparing to remove Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list, adding to a series of steps that point to the country's gradual return to international institutions. The move comes as Syria's transitional authorities continue to seek broader diplomatic and economic reintegration after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. It also follows a separate decision by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to restore Syria's voting rights.The US plan was described as part of a wider shift in Washington's approach to Damascus, with the designation dating back to 1979. The earlier announcement said the delisting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:31 LONDON
Court hears witness say Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed before fatal car bomb in Malta
A Maltese court has heard testimony describing the final moments before the car bomb that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. A neighbour told the trial that she appeared panicked and screamed moments before the explosion near the village of Bidnija. The hearing is part of the long-running case over the alleged ordering of the killing, nearly nine years after her death.The witness, Francis Sant, said he was driving in the opposite direction when he saw Caruana Galizia's car coming towards him on the main road after she had left her home. He told the court that he first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Greenland Energy dispute over drilling permissions deepens amid Trump-linked pressure
A dispute has emerged in Greenland over whether a Texas-based oil company has permission to begin exploration work and move drilling equipment into the territory. Greenland Energy says it has exploration permits and plans to bring in drilling kit, but the government in Nuuk says there are no active permissions for exploration or for preparations linked to such activity. The disagreement centres on a proposed oil project in eastern Greenland and has drawn in figures linked to Donald Trump.The company's public face, Robert Price, told residents of Ittoqqortoormiit on 10 June that the project would drill for oil in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
South Korea's top court upholds seven-year sentence for ex-president Yoon
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over crimes linked to his botched 2024 martial law declaration. The ruling confirms the sentence imposed by lower courts and closes off Yoon's final appeal in this case. It comes as the former leader is already detained in a separate matter involving a life sentence for leading an insurrection.The court said the lower judgment contained no errors and dismissed all appeals in a televised ruling. According to the case details, Yoon was accused of obstructing cabinet deliberations by convening only a select group of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
Jackdaw boss warns UK faces winter gas shortage risk if North Sea field is not approved
The owner of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has warned that the UK could face winter supply shortages unless the government approves production. Adura chief executive Neil McCulloch said the project is in its final stages and could be ready to supply gas from 1 October if approval is granted. He described the decision as "hyper critical" for energy security.McCulloch made the comments at the field, which lies about 150 miles east of Aberdeen. He said the UK has only about eight days of gas storage, leaving limited room to respond to a supply emergency. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 00:30 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
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
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
