Binance hack as FBI blames North Korea and urges blocking of linked transactions
The FBI has formally blamed North Korean state-sponsored hackers for the theft of about $6.3 billion in bitcoin and other digital assets from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. In a statement, the bureau said the TraderTraitor unit was responsible for the malicious cyber activity. It also urged crypto exchanges, blockchain analytics firms and others to block transactions linked to the relevant addresses to prevent the funds being laundered.Binance said it would fully cover the financial impact of the stolen funds and said it had used company resources to buy tokens to replenish 90% of what was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 01:59 LONDON
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Tornado-like storm damages roofs and trees near Yass in New South Wales
A violent tornado-like storm has caused significant damage in the Good Hope area near Yass in New South Wales' Southern Tablelands. The system struck on Saturday afternoon, ripping roofs from buildings, toppling trees and leaving residents facing a lengthy clean-up. No injuries have been reported so far.Officials said the storm ripped off six roofs and damaged the roofs of 10 other buildings. Golf-ball-sized hail and strong winds also hit the small rural community, about 12 kilometres outside Yass. Strong winds initially blocked road access to the area, adding to the disruption for residents and emergency crews.The New South Wales State... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
Nigeria probes two suspected Ebola cases in the northeast after recent first case
Nigerian health authorities are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Both individuals have been isolated while officials carry out contact tracing and laboratory testing. The cases were identified after Nigeria reported its first Ebola case in more than a decade on October 20.The health agency said the two cases are still classified as suspected, and that this does not mean Ebola has been confirmed. It said contact identification and listing are under way, alongside laboratory testing to determine whether the illness is Ebola. The statement was posted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Albanese travels to Antigua and Barbuda for Commonwealth summit amid UN Security Council push
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is travelling to Antigua and Barbuda for the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The summit brings together leaders from 56 countries and is expected to give him a chance to hold bilateral talks on the sidelines. Australia is using the meeting to advance its campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2029-30.Mr Albanese said the gathering offers an opportunity to work with close partners on shared challenges, including climate change, the preservation of oceans, trade and investment, and the rise of artificial intelligence. He also said the summit is an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Iran orders military to answer any attack with unrestricted retaliation
Iran's supreme leader has ordered the country's military chiefs to respond to any attack with what he described as an immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response. The instruction, published on his account, comes as tensions remain elevated around the Strait of Hormuz after four oil tankers were hit by mines and caught fire while travelling through the waterway. The order signals that any future strike on Iran could trigger a wider regional response rather than a limited military reply.The message said Iran should meet any military or terrorist attack with an unrestrained response and that its armed forces should broaden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran tensions flare as Ukraine aid, US election battles and G20 diplomacy dominate
Iran dominated the day as lawmakers pushed for withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, even as Qatar mediated talks continued and Tehran signalled that US outreach was a positive step. At the same time, Iran's supreme leader warned that any new attack would bring an immediate response not limited by geography, sharpening the pressure around the diplomacy. 🔗 🔗 🔗Security in the Gulf worsened after Iran's Revolutionary Guard said four oil tankers, including a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil, hit mines and caught fire while travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. The incident deepened fears over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Oct 2026 18:28 LONDON
Turkey nominates Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for UN secretary-general race
Turkey has officially nominated former foreign minister and long-serving UN diplomat Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for the next United Nations secretary-general race. The move was reported on Saturday and backed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to the supplied material. Sinirlioglu is currently the secretary-general of the Vienna-based Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.The nomination was formally submitted by Turkey's representative to the United Nations, Ahmet Yildiz, who said it had the president's support. Sinirlioglu is 70 and previously served as Turkey's foreign minister for a few months in 2015, before becoming the country's UN ambassador from 2016 to 2023.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 15:05 LONDON
Starmer says UK and Europe must draw closer as US becomes less reliable
Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom and other European countries must move closer together as the United States becomes a less reliable security partner. In his first major political intervention since leaving office, he argued that Europe has been caught out by changes in the security environment more than once. He said the shift in Washington's approach is not a temporary disruption, but a lasting change that Europe must adapt to.Speaking at the British Irish Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Starmer said Europe had twice failed to prepare for predictable events. He pointed first to Russia's attack on Ukraine,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: UN deadlock on Western Sahara as Lebanon, Sudan and Ukraine developments unfold
The United Nations Security Council has rejected rival US and Russian draft resolutions on Western Sahara, leaving the future of the UN peacekeeping mission there uncertain after the competing texts failed to win approval. 🔗In Lebanon, a military court has charged 13 people it says are linked to Hezbollah over the trafficking of explosives, following a seizure earlier this month at a site in the south of the country. 🔗In Sudan, a senior commander in the Rapid Support Forces has defected and accused the paramilitary leadership of running the group like a family business and suppressing dissent, a fresh sign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Oct 2026 12:26 LONDON
Lebanon charges 13 over Hezbollah-linked explosives seizure
A Lebanese military court has charged 13 people it says are linked to Hezbollah over the trafficking of explosives, following a seizure earlier this month at a checkpoint east of Beirut. The case centres on a truck stopped at Dahr al-Baydar checkpoint, which connects the capital to the eastern Bekaa Valley. Lebanese state media reported that the charges were filed on Friday.Judicial officials said the vehicle was carrying 780kg of explosives, including 250kg of TNT and 250kg of C-4 plastic explosives. Two people were arrested during the seizure, while the other 11 charged remain at large. Five of those named... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 10:30 LONDON
Senior RSF commander defects in Sudan, accusing leadership of nepotism
A senior commander in Sudan's Rapid Support Forces has defected, accusing the paramilitary group's leadership of operating like a family business and suppressing dissent. Siddiq Ander said in video footage that he had left the RSF and criticised the way power is exercised inside the force. His remarks point to a fresh internal split within one of the main armed actors in Sudan's war.The footage, published on Friday, shows Ander accusing relatives of RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, of controlling the group's finances, weapons, troop movements and military promotions. Ander said it had become clear that they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ebola toll tops 5,000 as US election, security and regional tensions dominate
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 5,000 deaths, with government data showing the disease has spread across eight provinces, underlining the scale of the crisis. 🔗In the Middle East and wider security picture, Oman said its maritime authorities evacuated 25 crew from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while a separate Iranian account described another tanker incident in the same waterway, adding to concern over shipping safety. 🔗 The United States also approved a $2.1bn sale of 500 Patriot PAC 3 missiles to Ukraine, although President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned deliveries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
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US judge blocks Justice Department election ballot directives in California
A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials over how they process ballots ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. The order, issued by Judge Trina Thompson in the Northern District of California, is the latest setback to efforts by the Trump administration to tighten election procedures in the state. It comes amid a broader legal fight over allegations of federal interference in ballot handling.The temporary restraining order was issued in response to a case brought by a labour union and civil rights groups against the Justice Department and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
US midterms enter final stretch as early voting tops 43 million
With three days left before the US midterm elections, early voting has passed 43 million ballots and both parties are making a final campaign push. Democrats are leading in national congressional ballot polling, while President Donald Trump is set to hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa before Election Day on Tuesday. The closing phase of the campaign comes as voters continue to cast ballots in person and by mail across the country.According to the latest national congressional ballot average cited in the reporting, Democrats lead Republicans by 8.2 percentage points, 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent. A separate Economist/YouGov survey released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro says he fled Brazil for the United States amid persecution claims
Flavio Bolsonaro has said he secretly left Brazil for the United States, claiming he was the target of persecution in a case linked to a money-laundering investigation. In a video message posted on social media late on Friday, he said he had arrived in Florida after travelling through Argentina and Ecuador. He gave no detailed explanation of how he left the country, but said the decision was made without anyone knowing.Bolsonaro said his Brazilian passports had been cancelled as part of the investigation, and that police informed him on Monday while he was leaving a visit to his father, former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
US voters in 39 states to decide 145 ballot measures alongside midterm elections
Voters in 39 US states are set to decide on 145 state-level ballot measures on Tuesday, alongside the midterm elections. The proposals cover a wide range of issues, including abortion, firearms, transgender rights, criminal justice, voter identification rules and citizenship requirements for local voting. The measures could change state laws directly, or alter existing policies through referendums and constitutional amendments.The largest number of proposals are in California and Colorado, which each have 14 measures on the ballot. Four states are voting on abortion-related proposals, including Idaho and Nevada. In Massachusetts, voters will decide whether to keep restrictions on firearms, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
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Alaska ballot confusion inquiry deepens as Mary Peltola denies involvement
Mary Peltola has denied knowing about any alleged scheme involving two men named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot, as the dispute continues to widen into a criminal investigation. Speaking to voters on Thursday, the Democratic candidate said she knew nothing about any other candidate on the ballot apart from herself and the incumbent Republican senator. She added that she was not interested in tricking voters.The denial comes as the Trump administration escalates its criminal inquiry into the matter, including a request for election officials to separate ballots that rank retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as tech selloff deepens, small caps and energy hold up
Executive summary: US stocks ended the session with a clear split between megacap technology and more cyclical parts of the market. The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 2% as Nvidia, Amazon, Meta and the broader tech sector came under pressure, while the Russell 2000, banks and energy shares posted gains. Commodities were also highly volatile, with natural gas surging and precious metals sliding sharply. Bitcoin and Ether extended losses, reinforcing the risk-off tone. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
US appeals court again rejects bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
A US appeals court has again rejected a Trump administration attempt to set aside 20,000 ballots in California, in a ruling issued less than four days before the November 3 midterm elections. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the request was unconstitutional and warned that it could disenfranchise eligible voters. The decision is the second rejection of the same effort in less than a week.The administration had argued that nearly 20,000 likely non-citizens received mail-in ballots in California and should be prevented from being counted. It filed suit against the state on October 15 over the disputed ballots. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as DAX surges, gold and silver slide, and natural gas jumps
Executive summary: European markets ended the session with a split tone, led by a strong DAX advance and modest gains in the FTSE 100 and CAC 40, while precious metals sold off sharply and Brent crude eased. The move set reflected a market that is still digesting shifting rate expectations, commodity volatility, and renewed caution around global growth and risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Novaya Gazeta says it will shut down amid pressure from Russian authorities
Novaya Gazeta has said it will cease operations after what it described as sustained pressure from Russian authorities and security services. In a statement, the independent newspaper said it would turn off its servers and leave its Moscow headquarters on November 9. The announcement marks a major setback for one of Russia's best-known investigative outlets.The paper said it was being evicted from its headquarters on Potapovsky Lane in Moscow and that its donations platform had been shut down, cutting off a key source of financial support. It also said banks had cut it off, leaving the newsroom without access to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 16:31 LONDON
Glacial lake burst floods Bhutan hot springs and cuts road access
A glacial lake burst in northern Bhutan has triggered flash flooding that damaged the Gasa Tshachu hot springs area and cut off road access to the site. The flood followed the Shintaphu glacial lake bursting its banks, sending water through the area overnight. Authorities said the extent of the damage was still being assessed because of darkness and strong flood flow.No injuries or deaths had been reported as of Friday, according to state broadcaster BBS. The flood washed away infrastructure at the natural hot springs, which are a major tourist attraction in the north of the country. Two Bailey bridges... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Slips, Small Caps and Banks Hold Up, Commodities Send a Split Signal
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a clear rotation away from large-cap tech and into smaller stocks, banks and defense names. The S&P 500 was essentially flat, the Nasdaq Composite fell, while the Russell 2000 and financials advanced. Commodities were mixed, with natural gas surging and crude oil firmer, while gold, silver and other precious metals sold off sharply. Bitcoin also weakened, adding to the risk-off tone in parts of the market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
North Korea fires around a dozen missiles as Seoul steps up surveillance
North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, according to South Korea's military, in a fresh show of force after Seoul renewed calls for talks to reduce border tensions. The missiles were launched from the eastern coastal area of Wonsan at about 12:30pm local time and travelled roughly 250 kilometres, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul said it had stepped up surveillance for any further launches and was sharing information with the United States and Japan.The launch came a day after South Korea repeated its proposal for military talks aimed at preventing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Israel election deadlock deepens as final results confirm no majority
Final results from Israel's legislative election confirm that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition has reached the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Netanyahu's bloc finished on 53 seats, while the opposition camp led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. The Arab parties secured a combined 19 seats, leaving coalition arithmetic finely balanced and no bloc able to govern alone.The Central Elections Committee published the final tally early on Friday after counting the remaining "double envelope" ballots cast by soldiers and diplomats. Officials said turnout in the October 27 vote reached 77.9 percent, underlining the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 11:37 LONDON
Severe rain and flood warnings issued for central Greece and western Turkey after fatal tornado in Antalya
Authorities in Greece and Turkey have issued severe rainfall and flooding warnings as heavy rain and strong winds continue to affect parts of the region. The warnings come as an area of low pressure has helped trigger powerful thunderstorms across south-eastern Europe and western Turkey. Forecasters say central Greece and western parts of Turkey could receive 100-150mm of rain this week, with locally higher totals possible.The weather system has already caused deadly damage in Turkey. During a particularly intense thunderstorm in Antalya, a coastal city in the south-west of the country, a tornado formed and killed four construction workers on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 10:35 LONDON
Helicopter carrying pilgrims crashes near Joshimath in Uttarakhand
A helicopter carrying six people, including five pilgrims, has crashed near a village close to Joshimath in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rescue teams have been sent to the mountainous area as officials try to determine the condition of those on board. The aircraft had reportedly taken off from Badrinath before losing contact on Friday afternoon.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said a joint rescue operation was under way involving the district administration, the disaster management department and the State Disaster Response Force. He said he was monitoring the incident closely and had ordered that anyone seriously injured be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as Nikkei extends rally, energy jumps and precious metals slide
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific equities finished firmer, led by a strong advance in Japan and a solid gain in Korea, while the Australian benchmark also rose. The session was marked by a sharp move higher in natural gas, a firming in WTI crude, and broad weakness across precious metals, with gold, silver, platinum and palladium all lower. FX moves were comparatively contained, though the dollar strengthened against the yen and eased versus the yuan. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies as final midterm push shifts online
With four days left before the United States midterm elections, Donald Trump has cancelled two weekend rallies planned for Kansas and Iowa and is instead turning to telephone campaigning across nearly 20 states. The change comes as both parties intensify their final push for votes, with Republicans trying to hold Congress and Democrats showing stronger momentum in national polling. The move also leaves Trump's Florida appearance on Friday as his final scheduled in-person rally.The latest polling cited in the supporting material shows Democrats ahead nationally by 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent, according to RealClearPolling. A Marquette Law School poll released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
EUFOR Chinook crash in Bosnia kills four Italian nationals as investigation continues
EUFOR has confirmed that four Italian nationals were killed when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Brcko region. The aircraft went down on Thursday in a flat field about 180 kilometres north of Sarajevo, according to the mission. Eleven people were injured in the crash and are being treated in stable condition.The force said the helicopter was carrying personnel on a training operation when the accident happened. Italian officials said all those on board were Italian nationals, and the Italian defence ministry identified the dead as two soldiers and two Red Cross volunteers. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
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Perth man charged over alleged terrorist attack planning
A 22-year-old man from Perth has been charged with allegedly preparing for a terrorist attack after a further investigation by Western Australia's Joint Counter Terrorism Team. Police say the charge relates to acts done in preparation for, or planning, a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court today.According to the investigation, the man was initially arrested and charged with nine offences in December. Authorities say the case developed after further inquiries into his alleged online activity. Police allege he sought help on a messaging platform about explosive devices, military and tactical training, education, weapons manufacturing, combat techniques and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:11 LONDON
Binance freezes $2.54bn in funds amid potential security issue
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said at least $2.54bn in funds have been frozen after what it described as a potential security issue. The company said it had suspended all deposits and withdrawals as a precaution while it investigated the incident and engaged law enforcement. The move affects the world's largest crypto exchange and comes amid immediate concern over the security of user assets.Binance said its security teams were reviewing the situation urgently and would provide updates through official channels once information had been verified. The exchange also warned users to be cautious of scams and not to trust unofficial links, messages... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:08 LONDON
Serbia's student-backed winners demand sweeping resignations after election victory
Serbia's student-led Student List movement has held its first press conference since winning power, using the moment to demand the resignation of senior figures across the police, intelligence and judiciary. The newly elected MPs gathered in Pioneers' Park, opposite parliament in Belgrade, and called for the immediate removal of officers they say broke the law. They singled out the heads of the police, the BIA security agency and the anti-terror unit.The demand came days after the movement ousted the party of former president Aleksandar Vučić from power. According to the supporting material, the handover of authority is expected to take... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:05 LONDON
Leaked audio sheds light on Spain train collision near Toledo as inquiry continues
Leaked audio published by Spanish media has added new detail to the investigation into the high-speed train collision near Toledo in central Spain. The recordings capture communications between a control centre and train drivers in the moments before two trains collided outside the city. Officials are still investigating how a train from Madrid to Seville struck a stationary train on the same line.The audio is the latest development in a disaster that has already left dozens of people injured and prompted a major emergency response. The crash happened shortly before 9am on the Madrid-Seville route, between Mora, Orgaz and Urda,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 21:35 LONDON
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Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow as Putin pitches equal partnership and deeper ties
President Vladimir Putin has told African leaders gathered in Moscow that Russia is a better partner than the West and that Russian companies operate in Africa on an equal footing. Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, he accused Western countries of still focusing on exploiting the continent's resources. The remarks came as Moscow hosted leaders and delegations from across Africa for talks framed around trade, security and political alignment.Putin said Russia's approach was based on cooperation rather than extraction, and he linked that message to growing economic and security ties with African states. The summit is taking place as Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Putin warns Russia is ready for war with Europe as tensions rise
President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia is "ready for war" with Europe, while saying Moscow does not want such a conflict. He made the remarks amid heightened rhetoric over Western preparations for a possible confrontation by 2030 and growing concern about tensions in the Black Sea. Putin said that if matters go too far, "there will be no winners at all." The Russian president said he supported steps to restore relations with European countries, but accused the West of escalating tensions.He said Western governments had failed to achieve what he described as a strategic defeat for Russia, and argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down early, triggering succession race before French election
Christine Lagarde has said she will leave her post as president of the European Central Bank on 7 February, about nine months before the end of her eight-year term. The announcement opens a succession process at one of the eurozone's most important institutions and comes at a politically sensitive moment for the European Union. It also means EU leaders will need to move on a replacement before France's presidential election.Lagarde said in a filmed statement posted on X that she was leaving "with a sense of good work done and an ECB that is fit for the future." The timing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:31 LONDON
Russian drone strike hits Dnipro railway station as death toll rises to 14
Ukrainian officials now say at least 14 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro railway station on Thursday, revising an earlier toll of 13. The attack hit a location where a commuter train and a passenger train were standing, turning a major transport hub into the scene of a civilian mass-casualty incident. Images released by emergency services showed rescuers helping victims to safety and two burnt-out passenger trains with shattered windows.By early afternoon, Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha said 14 people had died and 14 others had been wounded. He said six of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
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EU reopens €21.3bn in unused SAFE defence loans and urges joint projects with Ukraine
The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unused defence loans under the Security Action for Europe programme and is pressing member states to consider joint projects with Ukrainian companies. The move comes as Ukraine faces a large budget shortfall and continues to deal with damaging airstrikes. The funding round is part of the EU's effort to strengthen defence production and capabilities while also supporting cooperation with Kyiv.The new call for proposals runs until 13 November, after several member states borrowed less than expected in the first round. Italy, Hungary and France were among those that took up far less than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Philippine court approves police search of material taken from Thomas Markle's former home
A court in the Philippine city of Cebu has approved a warrant allowing police to examine material taken from the former home of Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex. The material is alleged to contain images showing the sexual abuse of children. The case has drawn attention because the items reportedly include VHS tapes and computers.Thomas Markle has strongly denied possessing any child abuse material. His son, who had been living with him in Cebu, told police he discovered the material in the house before his father returned to the United States earlier this year. Police are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 15:05 LONDON
EU lawmakers press Beijing to curb exports during Beijing visit
A delegation of European lawmakers has warned China that its export-driven economic model is unsustainable for Europe, pressing for wider limits on cheap imports during a visit to Beijing. The group of 12 members of the European Parliament said the recent deal on Chinese hybrid car exports should be treated as a starting point rather than a one-off arrangement. They argued that similar measures should be extended to other industrial sectors.The warning came as the European Union's trade deficit with China reached a record €360 billion and continued to widen. German Socialist MEP Bernd Lange, who chairs the European Parliament's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:38 LONDON
Cyclone Arnab kills at least three as it weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab has killed at least three people after battering India's eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, with heavy rain and strong winds also affecting neighbouring Odisha. Officials said the storm made landfall on Wednesday as a very severe cyclonic storm before weakening into a deep depression later in the day. Homes and farmland were damaged as ferocious winds and torrential rain swept across the southeastern coast.The India Meteorological Department said Arnab brought winds of 125-135 km/h, with gusts reaching 150 km/h in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It also said rainfall totals reached as much as 30 centimetres in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
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EU warned to expand refining capacity as war-driven fuel shocks expose market vulnerability
The European Commission is being urged to treat refining capacity as a strategic weakness after a prolonged war in the Middle East highlighted how quickly fuel markets can be disrupted. Energy expert Osama Rizvi said high fuel prices have become a structural feature of the market, arguing that the world needs more refineries spread across the globe to reduce exposure during geopolitical crises. His comments came as the European Commission signalled that the loss of refining capacity is a vulnerability Europe can no longer afford to ignore.European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said the prolonged conflict should serve as a wake-up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:11 LONDON
Katie Zacharia blames media after brief White House press secretary stint ends
Katie Zacharia has spoken publicly for the first time since leaving the White House, blaming the media for making her job as press secretary difficult. In a television appearance this week, she defended President Donald Trump and said she would be willing to work for his administration again. Her comments come 10 days after her abrupt departure from the role, which lasted just five days.The former press secretary said she had returned to her home state of California and planned to keep supporting Mr Trump. She described him as a "force of nature" and an "incredible president to serve," while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:08 LONDON
US midterms enter final week as Obama and Trump trade attacks in Georgia and Ohio
Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump held rival campaign rallies in Georgia and Ohio on Wednesday, sharpening the final-day messaging in the run-up to the US midterm elections. The two men used their appearances to attack each other's records and frame the vote as a choice over the economy, trade and foreign policy. Their rallies came just five days before the midterms, adding to an already intense closing stretch of campaigning.At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Obama criticised Trump over the war in Iran, saying the current president had made a series of bad decisions and started... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:40 LONDON
Israel election aftermath: Ben Gvir calls for arrests as Arab parties gain leverage
Israel's far-right national security minister has called for the arrest of leaders of Arab parties after their strong showing in this week's election, escalating a dispute already centred on unproven claims of foreign funding. Itamar Ben Gvir said the domestic security service should order the arrests of the heads of Arab parties suspected of involvement in Qatari money. The allegation has not been substantiated, and it comes as final election results are still being completed.The latest count is still pending because about 500,000 absentee ballots are being tallied from military personnel, diplomats, prisoners and hospital patients, among others. Local media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:34 LONDON
Russia-Africa summit draws leaders as analysts say economic incentives remain limited
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for the latest Russia-Africa Summit, with the Kremlin expecting delegations from 48 countries, including 22 heads of state. The meeting comes as Russia seeks to deepen its influence across the continent while offering fewer economic commitments than some of its rivals. The article's central argument is that political incentives, rather than trade or investment, are doing most of the work in drawing governments to the summit.The summit follows earlier gatherings in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023. According to the supplied material, 43 African heads of state or government attended the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
Shell reports sharp profit jump as Middle East conflict lifts oil and gas prices
Shell has reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit after the Middle East conflict pushed up oil and gas prices and disrupted global energy supplies. The company said adjusted profit for the July-to-September quarter reached $10.8bn, more than double the $5.432bn it made in the same period a year earlier. The results came as the company described the quarter as one marked by continued severe disruption to the global energy system.The figure beat analyst expectations of $10.33bn and was also higher than Shell's second-quarter profit of $9.836bn. The company said it would return $5bn to shareholders over the next three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
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At least 68 killed in high-speed train collision south of Madrid as investigation begins
At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, according to the latest confirmed figures. The crash happened on Wednesday and has triggered a full investigation into how the disaster unfolded. It is the second deadly high-speed rail accident in Spain in nine months, deepening concern over rail safety.Officials have said the inquiry will examine the circumstances of the collision and the sequence of events leading up to it. The incident took place south of the capital, in a region that has now become the focus of national attention.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
Alleged Russian sabotage campaign raises escalation fears across Europe
European officials are warning that a pattern of alleged Russian activity across the continent is deepening fears of escalation. The claims include fighter jets entering the airspace of Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, suspected drones being shot down over Poland, Finland and the Baltic states, and alleged sabotage linked to the border with Belarus. The report also points to separate accusations involving the Black Sea, where Ukraine says Russian drones sank four cargo ships just outside Bulgarian territorial waters.The allegations are presented as part of what officials and analysts describe as a shadow war in Europe. In the account, Russia is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Northern Territory teen charged over terrorism allegations and 3D-printed gun schematics
Police in Australia's Northern Territory have charged a teenager with terrorism and extremism offences after a raid that investigators say uncovered documents likely to facilitate a terrorist act and schematics for 3D-printed firearms. The search was carried out yesterday after a tip-off from a member of the public, according to a joint statement from investigators. The case is being handled by the Australian Federal Police, NT Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation as part of a joint counter-terrorism investigation.Investigators allege the teenager accessed, discussed and reposted violent extremist material on social media. They said the search warrant led officers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Israel election ends without clear winner as vote count nears completion
Israel's election remains unresolved as nearly 90% of ballots have been counted, leaving both major blocs short of the 61 seats needed to govern. The latest figures point to a close but inconclusive result in the 120-member Knesset, with no party or alliance on course to secure an outright majority. The count is still under way, and the final distribution of seats could shift as additional ballots are processed.The Israeli Central Elections Committee said it had counted more than five million votes by 9pm local time on Wednesday. On current projections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is expected to win... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
UN experts condemn police force in French student protests amid mass arrests
United Nations experts have criticised the French authorities over what they described as the excessive use of force against nationwide student protests. In a statement on Wednesday, the experts said the scale of arrests and detention, affecting several thousand people and mainly minors, appeared disproportionate and risked discouraging peaceful assembly. The protests have been continuing since mid-September and have spread beyond school-related grievances to wider anger over the cost of living.The experts said the response had been too heavily focused on security, even though authorities had launched several initiatives in October to try to open dialogue with students. Among those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 23:02 LONDON
Australian military report says SAS officers knew of unlawful 'throwdowns' in Afghanistan
A newly released Australian Defence Force inspector-general report says some SAS officers knew soldiers under their command were planting weapons on dead Afghan civilians to make them appear to be combatants. The report says the practice, described as "throwdowns," was not stopped despite officers having actual knowledge of misconduct in theatre. It adds a new layer to long-running scrutiny of Australian special forces conduct in Afghanistan.The executive summary of the 2021 investigation was posted online this week. It examines the cultural context of the special operations command and describes a "breakdown of command" and erosion of military discipline during operations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON
Belgium finance and tax agency hit by cyberattack, taking MyMinfin offline
Belgium's Federal Public Service Finance said its digital services were disrupted on Wednesday by a cyberattack, forcing the temporary shutdown of its online tax portal and several other services. The agency said MyMinfin, the platform used by individuals and businesses to manage tax returns and other financial documents, had been taken offline as a precaution. Officials said they were investigating the incident and securing systems while services remained unavailable.The finance agency said some upcoming tax filing deadlines affected by the disruption would be extended, with new dates to be announced later. It did not give a timeline for when the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:34 LONDON
CSIRO faces scrutiny over transparency on Darwin LNG methane leak
Australia's national science agency is facing criticism over its handling of a major methane leak linked to Santos's Darwin LNG plant. Internal emails and messages released under freedom of information laws show staff were concerned about public scrutiny after reporting on the leak intensified. The material relates to a design fault in the Darwin LNG tank that allowed methane to escape for years before the issue became public.The newly released correspondence shows CSIRO staff discussing how to respond to questions about the agency's role and how to manage the fallout from the reporting. According to the documents, some staff described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:32 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties face exclusion from coalition talks
Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has accused Israel's main political leaders of racism after both major blocs ruled out working with Arab parties despite their strong showing in the election. With 85% of the vote counted, Arab parties are on course for a record 19 seats, potentially giving them decisive leverage in coalition talks. But the numbers still leave neither bloc close to the 61 seats needed to govern, prolonging the deadlock.According to the Central Elections Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is ahead with at least 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48. Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Israel election remains undecided as Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers
Uncertainty remained over Israel's election on Wednesday as vote counting continued and neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing, religious bloc nor the centrist bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot appeared on course for a majority in the Knesset. The result leaves the country facing another period of coalition bargaining, with no clear winner yet able to claim the 61 seats needed to govern. A surprise rise in support for Arab parties has added a new variable to the final arithmetic.With more than 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu and his allies were hovering around 53 seats, while Eisenkot's "Change" bloc was just... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after Brazil election loss and passport dispute
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and members of his family have landed in Miami, Florida, after Brazil's presidential election and amid an ongoing legal dispute over his passports. The move follows a Brazilian Supreme Court order linked to a money-laundering investigation, according to the supplied report. It also comes after a reported route through Argentina and Ecuador before the family reached the United States.The report says Bolsonaro and his family were granted entry visas by the United States government after he refused to comply with the court order to surrender his passports. Argentina's migration authority said the family first travelled from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
UK has three nuclear deterrent submarines at sea at once for first time in five years
The United Kingdom has three of its four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea at the same time for the first time in five years, according to a report cited on Wednesday. The vessels named are HMS Vanguard, HMS Vigilant and HMS Vengeance, while HMS Victorious is understood to be in maintenance. At least one of the submarines is said to be armed with ballistic missiles carrying nuclear warheads.A navy source described the deployment as unusual, although no further explanation was given. The UK normally keeps at least one of its four Vanguard-class submarines at sea as part of its continuous... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Israel faces coalition deadlock as Netanyahu stages comeback after inconclusive election
Israel is facing a hung parliament after an inconclusive parliamentary election, leaving three broad paths for the next government: a unity coalition, a minority administration or a fresh vote. The deadlock comes as Benjamin Netanyahu is described as staging an extraordinary political comeback despite losing his majority. If no rival bloc can assemble enough support, he could remain in office as caretaker prime minister.Former government spokesman Eylon Levy said the outcome would require one side to abandon key coalition promises. He said Netanyahu's recovery was remarkable given the security failures surrounding the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, the war... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Serbia's election winner seen seeking closer EU ties after Vučić defeat
An analyst says Serbia's Students List movement won the election on a promise to turn the page on outgoing prime minister Aleksandar Vučić. The assessment suggests the group is now likely to seek better relations with the European Union, even if its position on eventual membership remains unclear. The comments come as Serbia begins to adjust to the political consequences of Vučić's defeat after 14 years in power.Marko Prelec, an analyst at the International Crisis Group, said it was still premature to question the movement's ability to govern. He said dismantling Vučić's system would take a long time, pointing to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 08:32 LONDON
About 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia after cruise operator suspends operations
Around 200 passengers on the Villa Vie Odyssey were left stranded in the Cambodian port of Sihanoukville after the operator said it had suspended operations in the country. The passengers had been told to disembark during a scheduled stop, with only hours to pack their belongings and leave. The ship had arrived from Thailand and was due to continue on to Vietnam.According to a statement from the deputy governor of Preah Sihanouk province, 203 guests and 156 crew arrived aboard the Bahamas-flagged vessel on 23 October. The ship was due to refuel and depart on 31 October, but passengers were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties could hold balance of power
Exit polls and updated projections in Israel have kept the country on course for another hung parliament, with no clear winner emerging from the first election since the October 7 attacks. The latest figures show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot still short of the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Arab parties may again prove pivotal if coalition talks begin after the count is completed.According to one broadcaster's latest projection, Netanyahu's bloc is on 52 seats and Eisenkot's bloc on 49, while another has the two camps tied at 51 each. Likud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
India's ties with Trump sour ahead of US midterms
Seven years after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly backed Donald Trump at a mass rally in Houston, analysts say New Delhi's relationship with Washington has shifted sharply. The change comes as Trump faces difficult midterm elections that could weaken his hold on Congress and complicate his legislative agenda. Indian officials have also become more direct in their criticism of his administration in recent weeks, according to the supplied report.The earlier moment of support was highly visible. In 2019, Modi stood beside Trump in a stadium packed with more than 50,000 Indian Americans and praised him as warm, friendly, accessible,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
Rights groups push back against UAE's Lana Nusseibeh UN chief bid over Sudan allegations
Human rights groups have urged countries to reject the bid by United Arab Emirates diplomat Lana Nusseibeh to become the next United Nations secretary-general, citing allegations that Abu Dhabi funds Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. The criticism comes as the campaign for the UN's top job begins to take shape and as scrutiny grows over the independence expected of candidates. Nusseibeh, 48, is seeking to become the first woman to lead the organisation and only the second Arab to hold the post.The objections were voiced on Tuesday by rights advocates who said Nusseibeh should not be considered suitable for the role... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 03:34 LONDON
Israeli election vote count points to coalition uncertainty after polls close
Polls have closed in Israel's election and votes are now being counted, with exit polls pointing to a fragmented result. Early projections suggest Gadi Eisenkot's bloc has won the largest number of seats, but not enough for a majority. They also indicate that Netanyahu's Likud is set to emerge as the biggest single party in the parliament.The immediate picture remains provisional, with the final seat distribution still to be confirmed. The available reporting says the count is under way, but does not give official results. It also does not indicate whether any bloc is close to the threshold needed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Australia inflation jumps to 4.3% ahead of Reserve Bank meeting
Australia's inflation rate rose more than expected in September, strengthening expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia could raise interest rates at its meeting next week. The consumer price index increased by 0.8% in the month, up from 0.4% in August, while annual inflation accelerated to 4.3% from 4.0%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data arrived just days before the central bank begins its board meeting on Monday and announces its decision on Tuesday afternoon.The figures showed that housing remained the largest contributor to annual inflation, rising 5.2% over the year. The ABS also said the trimmed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
Australia's Star Entertainment fined A$260 million over money laundering violations
Australia's Federal Court has fined The Star Entertainment Group A$260 million over historical money laundering violations linked to its casino operations. The penalty was imposed by Justice Cameron Moore and comes after years of scrutiny over the company's handling of financial crime risks. Star is Australia's largest listed casino operator and runs venues in Sydney, the Gold Coast and Brisbane.The case was brought by AUSTRAC, Australia's financial intelligence agency, which launched legal action in 2022. It accused the company of failing to adequately address money laundering risks connected to its dealings with the Asian gambling junket Suncity and its funder.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 00:02 LONDON
King Charles begins Caribbean tour amid renewed slavery apology pressure
King Charles III has begun a nine-day Caribbean tour in the Bahamas, where he acknowledged "the great suffering of the past" as pressure grows for a formal apology over slavery. The visit comes as the monarch, who is receiving treatment for cancer, travels through three countries with colonial history and present-day political significance. He is expected to use the trip to address climate threats facing low-lying islands as well as questions of historical accountability.At a youth rally in the Bahamas, Charles said it was right to recognise "the great suffering and injustices of the past in these islands and beyond,"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 23:35 LONDON
US says five killed in eastern Pacific strike on alleged drug boat as campaign widens
The US military said it carried out a lethal strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing five people. US Southern Command said the operation took place on October 27 and was directed by Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere. The strike was described as targeting a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.In its statement, the command said confirmed intelligence showed the vessel was actively involved in narco-trafficking. It said the five people killed were "narco-terrorists," language the administration has used in previous announcements about similar operations. The latest strike appears to bring the reported death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Israel heads to polls in high-stakes election challenge to Netanyahu
Polls are closing in Israel in an election widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and his handling of Hamas's October 7 attacks. The vote has unfolded against the backdrop of a fragmented party system, with multiple parties competing for support and the outcome expected to shape the next government. Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief, has emerged as Netanyahu's main challenger through the newly established Yashar opposition party.Polling indicated that Netanyahu could face a stiff challenge to remain in power, although the final result was still being determined as voting ended. The campaign has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
UK charges two men over RAF Fairford incident as investigation continues
British prosecutors have charged two men under the National Security Act following an incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a military air base used by the United States. The pair have been named as Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24. Police said the charges relate to an investigation that began after reports of suspicious vehicles in the area in late September.Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of UK National Counter Terrorism Policing, said Essghir, a British national from Westminster in London, was charged under Section 4 of the National Security Act 2023 for suspected activity on 22 August. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Israel election turnout hits highest level in 50 years as voting continues
Almost 45% of Israelis had cast ballots by mid-afternoon on Tuesday, according to the Central Elections Committee, as voting continued in a closely watched general election. Officials said the turnout by 2pm local time was the highest in 50 years, and 6 percentage points higher than at the same time in the last election in 2022. The figures came as polling stations reported long lines in several areas, with rainy and blustery weather and flood warnings affecting parts of the country.The high participation has added to the political significance of a vote already seen as a referendum on Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Israel votes in first general election since Gaza war began as Netanyahu faces tight race
Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset in a contest that could determine whether Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power. The vote comes amid a closely fought race in which polls suggest no bloc is likely to secure the 61 seats needed for a majority. That raises the prospect of another prolonged period of coalition bargaining, or even a repeat election if no agreement can be reached.The supporting material says Netanyahu's party is running roughly level with the opposition list led by Gadi Eisenkot. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Drone strike kills at least 21 at market in Sudan's Nyala
A drone strike hit a market in the north of Nyala on Monday evening, killing at least 21 people and wounding about 40 others, according to medical and witness accounts. The attack took place in Sudan's western Darfur region, in a city that serves as the de facto capital of the Rapid Support Forces. Residents said the strike happened at around 8pm local time and caused casualties in a busy commercial area.A medic at Nyala Hospital said on Tuesday that 21 people were killed in the bombing and more than 40 were injured. The AFP news agency reported the toll,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 09:00 LONDON
Israel votes as Netanyahu faces a renewed referendum on his leadership
Polling has opened across Israel in a national election widely seen as a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is the country's first legislative vote since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack, and it comes after years of war and political division. The contest is being framed not only as a choice of government, but as a judgment on Netanyahu's leadership and the direction he has set for the country.The vote follows a period in which Netanyahu has faced criticism over the security failures surrounding 7 October, as well as over the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
Romania says Russia-linked sabotage network set fire near weapons factory in Brasov
Romanian authorities say they have uncovered a network they believe was coordinated by Russia and linked to a fire near a state-owned weapons factory in the central city of Brasov. The blaze took place on September 14 at an industrial site close to the facility, and officials now describe it as part of a wider sabotage campaign. The case has been presented by Bucharest as part of a broader pattern of pressure on European countries supporting Ukraine.Romania's Intelligence Service said the operation was aimed at arms manufacturers and other targets of military and industrial interest. It said such actions were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Israel votes as Netanyahu faces tight race and pressure over Iran strategy
Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset. The result is being treated as a direct test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, as polls suggest his bloc may fall short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. If neither side can assemble a governing coalition, the country could be pushed toward another election.The campaign has centred on the war and on Netanyahu's ability to stay in office after years of political and legal pressure. According to the supporting material, his party is expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
US appeals court blocks Trump administration bid to stop California ballot count
A United States appeals court has blocked the Trump administration's effort to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm election. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request to sequester the ballots, allowing the state to continue its tabulation process for now. The ruling marks a setback for the administration in a fast-moving election-law dispute with immediate implications for one of the country's largest states.In a two-to-one decision, the court said the administration had not given lower courts enough time to review the case. Judge Gabriel Sanchez, writing for the majority,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Ukrainian drone attack on Voronezh kills three and disrupts rail traffic
Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone attack on the Voronezh region killed three people and injured five train passengers, including two who were seriously hurt. The governor said the attack also triggered fires at buildings and industrial sites across the city and surrounding area. Rail traffic through Voronezh was suspended after debris struck near Somovo station.Governor Alexander Gusev said air defences shot down 113 drones over the region, more than 70 of them above the city itself. He said debris caused fires at several industrial plants, including the Voronezhsintezkauchuk rubber works and the VASO aircraft factory, as well as at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:01 LONDON
UN says Russian attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure amount to war crimes amid winter pressure
A United Nations commission has said Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure amount to war crimes, in a report that focuses on the impact of repeated strikes during the severe winter of 2025-2026. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said the attacks on heating plants, power lines, gas facilities and other civilian infrastructure have left millions facing prolonged outages. The findings add a legal dimension to a campaign that has continued alongside daily strikes in the war.The commission said it had examined the cumulative effect of attacks on Ukraine's energy sector since 2022, with particular attention to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
More than 60 Christians killed in attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region
More than 60 Christians have been killed in a series of attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The violence took place in the Shirka district, where a church official described the incident as a massacre. The attacks also left homes burned and prompted renewed concern over insecurity in the area.The church said 20 houses were burned to the ground in the assaults, and eyewitnesses said five of those killed were children. One resident, whose 75-year-old father was among the dead, described the attack as an ambush and said the victims were surrounded from all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
US Marine indicted over murder and robbery of woman in Okinawa
Japanese prosecutors have indicted a US Marine over the killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa, in a case that has drawn public anger and renewed scrutiny of troop conduct on the island. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, was stationed at US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma when he was accused of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital. Prosecutors indicted him on 25 October, according to court officials cited in reports.The indictment alleges that Ballard strangled Yagi with a telephone cord before stealing her backpack and wallet on 3 October. Reports say security footage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 14:35 LONDON
Serbia election shock as Student List wins outright majority and SNS heads into opposition
The Student List has won Serbia's parliamentary election with 140 of the 250 seats, securing an outright majority and pushing the Serbian Progressive Party into opposition for the first time in almost 14 years. The result marks a dramatic break with the political order that has dominated the country since 2012. It also confirms that the student-led movement has moved from protest politics into direct control of parliament.The Serbian Progressive Party won 104 seats, according to the figures in the supporting material, leaving it well short of power after years of dominance under Aleksandar Vučić and his political bloc. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Trump says Canada tariff dispute could be resolved soon
US President Donald Trump has said the trade dispute with Canada could be resolved soon, while defending higher tariffs on Canadian goods at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan. He made the remarks at a political event aimed at boosting Republican candidates ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. The comments come as the tariff standoff continues to affect Michigan's border economy and the Detroit-based auto sector.Trump told the crowd that the dispute would be settled "pretty soon" and said Canada was willing to give the United States "anything at this moment." He repeated his view that higher tariffs were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
Putin Floats Three-Way Summit With Trump and Xi as Ukraine War Talks Resurface
Russian President Vladimir Putin has floated the idea of a three-way meeting with Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping to discuss a way out of the war in Ukraine. Trump appeared to confirm the proposal, although no date was given, and suggested it could be good for the world if it included denuclearisation. The comments have revived debate over whether major powers could try to shape the outcome of the conflict through direct leader-level talks.The proposal was discussed in Brussels in a commentary segment that framed it as a possible "Yalta 2.0" moment. The reference points to the 1945 Yalta... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
Burnham signals possible rethink on EU free movement ahead of Brussels summit
Andy Burnham has signalled that Britain may need an open discussion about whether to readopt European Union free movement rules as part of a wider reset in relations with Brussels. The comments come as preparations continue for a UK-EU summit in Brussels next month, where the two sides are expected to discuss a broader package of closer ties. Burnham said the issue should be considered alongside other possible changes to the relationship, rather than as a stand-alone question.In remarks reported on Sunday, Burnham said immigration into Britain had changed since Brexit and argued that the country should have an "honest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Irish troops should be part of new Lebanon mission, McEntee says
Irish troops should be deployed to Lebanon as part of a new European Union mission and should take on both peacekeeping and peace enforcement duties, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Helen McEntee, has said. She made the comments as the current UN Interim Force in Lebanon mission moves towards its end date later this year. The Defence Forces are due to withdraw by Easter, according to the minister.Speaking on a radio programme, Ms McEntee said she wanted Irish troops to remain on the ground and continue working with colleagues in Lebanon. She said the aim was to support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Gaza disabled children miss school as war damage and shortages disrupt specialist education
Children in Gaza with visual and hearing impairments are missing school because war damage, displacement and shortages have disrupted specialist education. In Gaza City, 13-year-old Kenan al-Sabaa is among those affected, after his hearing aid malfunctioned and the parts needed to repair it became unavailable. His family says the disruption has left him far behind in his studies and dependent on a reduced learning schedule.The report says the plastic tubing and rubber ear mould on Kenan's device need fixing, but those items and depleted batteries are no longer available because of the siege on the Gaza Strip. Before the war... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:00 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
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 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 Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 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
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
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
