US says Tren de Aragua leader killed in Venezuela strike as Caracas confirms joint operation
Venezuela and the United States have both said that He9ctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, was killed in an operation in southern Venezuela. US President Donald Trump described the action as a "swift and lethal kinetic" strike, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it hit a Tren de Aragua compound earlier in the week. Venezuela said the operation took place in the southeastern state of Bolivar and that clashes occurred with members of criminal groups.The latest accounts add clearer timing and location to an incident that had already been described by Washington as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 07:31 LONDON
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US-Iran talks move to Hormuz leverage and nuclear limits as deal hopes build
Iran's foreign minister has given the clearest indication yet that Tehran wants to preserve leverage over the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Washington continue. Abbas Araghchi said Iran would keep a presence over the waterway and suggested a negotiated framework could allow the collection of a "service fee" for vessels using it. He also said Iranian forces would intervene when necessary, while acknowledging that international law does not permit a toll on ships passing through the strait.The remarks come as the two sides appear to be edging closer to an agreement, but remain divided over the scope of any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in Nasdaq debut
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company surged on their stock market debut in New York. The company listed on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday in what was described as the biggest-ever stock market debut, briefly lifting Musk's paper wealth above $1tn. SpaceX closed the day with a valuation of $2.2tn, after trading opened above the offer price and climbed further during the session.The company said shares would be offered at $135 each, but trading opened at $150 and briefly reached $176.50 before ending the day at $160.95. The initial public offering... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:04 LONDON
Israel's operation 'Eternal Darkness' expands in southern Lebanon amid continued cross-border fire
Israeli forces are continuing to press north into Lebanon as the military operation known as "Eternal Darkness" expands, according to the latest reporting. Bombs have kept falling in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah drones have continued to cross into Israeli territory. The situation remains tied to the wider conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran, with the border area still under sustained pressure.The reporting says an 11th-hour intervention by US President Donald Trump delayed a planned Israeli assault on Beirut by about a week. It also says the renewed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon was brokered without Hezbollah at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:02 LONDON
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Iran says draft US war deal could be signed remotely in coming days
Iran's foreign minister has said a draft agreement to end the war with the United States could be signed remotely within days, as negotiations enter what he described as their final stages. Abbas Araghchi said the deal would first be signed digitally before being announced publicly. He said the framework under discussion would cover the US naval blockade and the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz.Araghchi said the signing could happen "in the coming days" and that he was "very hopeful" about the outcome. He said each side would sign remotely once the final stages of the talks were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars linked to Iran, according to people familiar with the arrangement, in a move tied to efforts to reduce tensions and support wider ceasefire talks involving Tehran and Washington. The reported step comes after weeks of Iranian attacks on the Gulf state and as negotiations over the broader conflict enter what diplomats describe as a final stage. The funds are said to be connected to long-frozen Iranian oil revenues held in foreign banks under US sanctions.Two regional sources said the UAE had agreed to release a total of $10bn, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
Trump says Iran deal could be signed in Europe as ceasefire diplomacy continues
US President Donald Trump has said an agreement to end the Iran war is imminent and could be signed in Europe this weekend, after he cancelled planned strikes on Iran. Tehran has responded more cautiously, saying large parts of the deal have been finalised but that no final decision has been made. The latest comments suggest the diplomacy remains active, but the two sides are still not publicly aligned on whether a final text is ready.According to the supplied material, Trump said the remaining points had been approved in concept and in detail by the parties involved. He said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
UK sets end date for Russian diesel and jet fuel imports
The UK government has said it will ban imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027. The measure is part of sanctions on Moscow linked to the war in Ukraine. It follows an earlier move in May to phase out diesel and jet fuel refined in third countries from Russian crude oil, after ministers said they needed extra flexibility because of global oil supply issues.Trade Minister Chris Bryant said the end date was a clear signal that the government was continuing to increase pressure on Russia. He said the temporary general licence covering these... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
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Ukraine strikes on Russian energy infrastructure acknowledged by Putin, as damage is admitted
President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, depots, pipelines and fuel supplies are causing damage to the Russian economy and society. His comments came after weeks of intensifying attacks on energy and logistics infrastructure, including what was described as a Kyiv-claimed strike on a key oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk the previous night. Putin said the attacks were intended to sow confusion, but insisted they would not divide society or cause lasting economic harm.The remarks were carried by Russia's state-owned TASS news agency and were made on Friday. Putin said Russia was recovering quickly and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
US and Iran ceasefire deal prospects sharpen as Gulf states review security plans
Washington and Tehran are moving towards a long-term ceasefire agreement, according to the latest reporting, with Donald Trump saying he had cancelled new strikes on Iran because a deal was imminent. A senior Iranian official, however, said a proposed memorandum of understanding with Washington was still under review, suggesting the process has not yet been completed. The developments are being watched closely across the Gulf, where states hosting US military facilities are expected to reassess their security arrangements if the war ends.The reported diplomatic push comes after Pakistan's prime minister said a final text had been reached, adding to signs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Toronto officer killed as probe widens over consulate shooting and possible terror links
Toronto police are investigating whether the killing of Constable Marc Pinizzotto during a dawn search in the city's west is connected to a wider network of shootings and possible international terror links. Pinizzotto, 43, a member of the emergency task force, was shot on Thursday while officers were executing search warrants linked to a number of incidents, including an early-March attack on the United States consulate in Toronto. Police said the operation involved several warrants and that the case is now being examined alongside other shootings in the city.Toronto police chief Myron Demkiw said the March consulate attack involved two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads into new areas as cases rise
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread into new health zones, including a crowded displacement camp, as health officials warn the situation is entering a more dangerous phase. The World Health Organization said cases are now being identified in new areas on a near-daily basis, with local transmission appearing in communities beyond the original centre of the outbreak. The outbreak was declared on 15 May and remains centred in Ituri province, but it has also reached North Kivu and South Kivu.The agency said there have now been 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths, with a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Trump rejects reported Iran ceasefire terms amid attack on Indian-linked ships near Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected reported ceasefire terms linked to Iran, saying leaked details "bear no relation to the truth" and were not what had been agreed in writing. In the same remarks, he condemned what he described as a drone attack on Indian-linked commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The comments add to a fast-moving dispute that now combines diplomacy, maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers.Trump said on social media that the terms Iran had leaked to the media were false and "totally" different from the agreement he said had been reached. He also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
France accuses Israeli firm BlackCore of interfering in Scottish elections
France's cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackCore of interfering in Scotland's elections earlier this year by targeting First Minister John Swinney. The agency, Viginum, said the company used proxy social media accounts to target Swinney, the Scottish National Party and the Scottish government on four occasions. It said the alleged campaign took place between 6 January and 8 May, spanning the period before and during a hard-fought election for the Scottish parliament.Viginum said its investigation identified BlackCore as the actor behind the operation, but that it remained unclear who had commissioned the company. Marc-Antoine Brillant, who heads... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
SpaceX blocks China and Hong Kong investors from landmark IPO
SpaceX has barred investors from mainland China and Hong Kong from taking part in its public offering, a rare country-level restriction in a major share sale. The move affects a wide range of potential buyers, including mutual funds, private equity firms, sovereign funds, family offices and high-net-worth individuals from the two jurisdictions. The company is going public on Friday, and the exclusion has drawn attention because of the scale of the offering and the sensitivity of the sectors involved.The restriction was reported to have taken effect quickly after first being disclosed last week. People in Hong Kong or mainland China... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 13:37 LONDON
Ultra-Orthodox draft protests trigger violence and political strain in Israel
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men blocked city centres across central Israel on Thursday night in protests over the arrest of fellow adherents who refused military conscription. The demonstrations brought parts of urban areas to a halt and were accompanied by clashes with police. The unrest is the latest flare-up in a long-running dispute over whether ultra-Orthodox religious students should be exempt from army service.The supplied report says violence has become routine in these protests, with dozens of police officers and protesters injured and scores arrested in previous episodes linked to the same issue. It also says the immediate trigger for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 13:34 LONDON
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Nigeria says more than 13,000 militants killed in past year amid ongoing insecurity
Nigeria's president has said the military has killed more than 13,000 "terrorists" in the past year, in a national address delivered on Democracy Day. Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the figure reflected gains in the fight against armed groups and criminal gangs, even as the country continues to face mass kidnappings and attacks in several regions. He also said 124,000 fighters and dependants had laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.Tinubu made the remarks in a televised speech marking Democracy Day, which commemorates the end of military rule and the restoration of democracy in 1999. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
Netanyahu aide Jonatan Urich indicted over alleged classified leak to German newspaper
A senior media adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally indicted over the alleged leaking of classified military intelligence to a German newspaper. Prosecutors say Jonatan Urich was involved in passing on a document from IDF military intelligence in September 2024, in a case they say was intended to influence the public narrative around a hostage deal. The indictment also alleges that the leak was carried out despite the material being blocked by the military censor.According to the charges, the document was an internal Hamas memo obtained by IDF intelligence and later routed through Urich and former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:30 LONDON
Belfast unrest spreads for a second day after stabbing attack
Anti-immigrant unrest continued in Belfast on Thursday, with reports of racist attacks, arson and fresh fear among ethnic minority residents. The disorder has spread across parts of the Northern Irish capital after a knife attack earlier in the week, and some families have now been evacuated and are sheltering outside the city. Residents described a climate of intimidation as homes and businesses believed to belong to ethnic minorities were targeted.The unrest is linked to the stabbing case in which a 30-year-old Sudanese national has been charged with attempted murder. The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, remains in hospital with severe injuries to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
Israel's Lebanon buffer zone raises fears over maritime resources
Israel's imposition of a security buffer zone in southern Lebanon is drawing concern that it could become a longer-term attempt to control territory with potential oil and gas reserves. The zone, announced after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, is said to extend into Mediterranean waters and into Lebanon's exclusive economic zone. That has raised questions not only about the land border but also about maritime boundaries and resource rights.According to the reported details, the map of the buffer zone was announced on 19 April by Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army's Arabic-language spokesperson. The line, which Israel calls the Yellow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:03 LONDON
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China confirms detention of US researcher Min Zin on spying suspicion
China has confirmed that it is holding an American citizen, Min Zin, on suspicion of spying and endangering national security. The Foreign Ministry said the Myanmar-focused political analyst had been subjected to criminal compulsory measures, after US media reports said he was detained in early June. The case involves a researcher linked to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, a think tank that studies politics, resources and conflict dynamics in Myanmar.Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China had notified the US consulate general in Guangzhou of the arrest. According to the reports cited by the ministry, Min Zin disappeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
Drone strikes hit Russian energy and industrial sites on Russia Day
Russia's Russia Day celebrations were disrupted after a wave of reported drone strikes hit industrial and energy sites in several regions, including the Tolyattikauchuck petrochemical plant and the Taneko oil refinery in Tatarstan. The attacks were reported overnight on 12 June and were followed by cancellations of mass celebration events and restrictions at major airports. The incidents add to a wider pattern of cross-border strikes affecting infrastructure far from the front line.The supplied report says the Tolyattikauchuck petrochemical plant was attacked overnight, while the Taneko refinery in Nizhekamsk, Tatarstan, was also struck. It does not give a damage assessment or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
US strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz kill Indian sailors
Three commercial vessels have been struck by the US military in and near the Strait of Hormuz this week, killing three Indian sailors and intensifying a maritime confrontation linked to Iran. The latest confirmed strike came on Thursday, when US Central Command said its forces had disabled a third tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly violated the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil. The attacks have drawn in India, which summoned a senior US diplomat in New Delhi after one of the vessels hit was a Palau-flagged ship off Oman's coast.The supplied material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 09:29 LONDON
South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30 years over drone operation
A court in Seoul has sentenced South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison over military drone flights into North Korea. The ruling says the 2024 operation was used to heighten tensions and help justify Yoon's later declaration of martial law. It adds another major legal blow to the ousted leader and deepens a political crisis that has already reshaped South Korea's presidency.A spokesperson for the Seoul Central District Court said Yoon was given 30 years in jail for the drone case, without giving further detail. According to a summary of the judges' findings, the operation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 07:01 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Rally, Oil and Gold Slide Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Tokyo opened with a clear risk-on tone, led by a +1.8% rise in the Nikkei 225, while Hong Kong and Seoul fell sharply. The move came alongside a broad drop in WTI crude, gold and several industrial metals, a weaker yen, and a firmer yuan. The split screen suggests investors are rotating within the region rather than embracing a uniform Asia-wide rally. [Continue Reading]
UK defence funding row deepens after second ministerial resignation
The UK government is facing a deepening row over defence funding after armed forces minister Al Carns resigned on Thursday evening. His departure followed the earlier resignation of former Defence Secretary John Healey, who quit over the same dispute with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about the military funding plan. The resignations have intensified pressure on the government as it tries to finalise its defence investment plan.Carns said in his resignation letter that the government's defence investment plan was "neither transformative enough nor sufficiently funded". He had only hours earlier suggested he might wait until the plan was finalised before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 23:29 LONDON
Northern Ireland unrest eases after second night of disorder linked to Belfast knife attack
Police in Northern Ireland said pockets of protest passed off without incident on Thursday after two nights of unrest linked to footage of a knife attack in north Belfast. The Police Service of Northern Ireland said it had increased its presence across the region, with extra officers and mutual aid from other UK forces deployed amid concerns about further violence. The unrest had spread beyond Belfast earlier in the week, with disorder reported in places including Glengormley and Portadown.Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said there was no evidence at this stage that loyalist paramilitaries were coordinating the violence. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 22:29 LONDON
China bars Philippines defence chief Gilberto Teodoro over South China Sea remarks
China has barred Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and members of his family from entering the country, in a fresh escalation in the long-running dispute over the South China Sea. The ban also covers Hong Kong and Macau, according to a statement from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Beijing said Chinese organisations and individuals must not carry out transactions, cooperation or other activities with Teodoro, his wife or children.The move was announced on Thursday and was linked by Beijing to comments Teodoro has made about China's claims in the disputed waterway. The ministry said his rhetoric "undermines China's legitimate interests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
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US sanctions Cuba's state oil company in latest pressure move
The United States has imposed additional sanctions on Cuba, targeting the state-owned Union Cuba-Petroleo in a fresh move against the island's energy sector. The action was announced on 11 June 2026 and was presented by Washington as part of its wider pressure campaign on Havana's communist government. It comes as Cuba continues to face fuel shortages and blackouts linked to long-running problems in its energy system.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the company serves Cuba's "repressive security apparatus" and accused Cuba's Communist leaders of diverting energy resources for their own benefit. He also said the company's assets were "unlawfully... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply lower as megacap tech leads a broad risk-off move, while defence and palladium stand out
Executive summary: US stocks finished lower in a broad selloff, led by steep declines in megacap technology and AI-linked shares. Meta, Microsoft and Nvidia were among the biggest drags, while defence stocks and palladium bucked the weakness. The move came alongside softer crude, gold and energy prices, a mixed FX backdrop, and a modest rise in Bitcoin. [Continue Reading]
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Israeli cabinet weighs new funding for West Bank settlement expansion
Israel has set aside an initial 152 million shekels for planning work linked to settlements and outposts in the occupied West Bank, according to an anti-settlement group. The group said the money is part of a wider funding push that could eventually reach 1 billion shekels, but that the larger allocation has been delayed for further cabinet consideration. The reported plan would support infrastructure and public buildings in settlements that are already regarded as illegal under international law.Peace Now said the first tranche covers planning for 69 settlements and outposts in the occupied West Bank. It said the cabinet postponed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 20:05 LONDON
Iran says economy is still functioning after 100 days of US-Israel strikes and Hormuz closure
Iran is still operating after more than 100 days of US and Israeli bombing, according to the supplied material, even as the conflict has killed senior military and political figures and damaged military infrastructure across land, sea and air. The rows say Tehran has suffered a $347 billion loss and that the United Nations expects the economy to contract by 6.1% this year. They also say the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has added pressure on oil exports and global energy markets.The material says the strikes have choked off access to oil revenue, but that Iran has not been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 19:00 LONDON
Omar Abdullah urges Modi to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood early
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and pressed for the early restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. The meeting came a week after the National Conference announced plans for a protest at Jantar Mantar to push the same demand. Abdullah also discussed the region's economy, development and public welfare with the prime minister.According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office, Abdullah told Modi that restoring statehood would be an important step in strengthening democratic institutions and deepening public participation. He asked that the process be taken forward at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 17:33 LONDON
Nigeria begins repatriating citizens from South Africa after anti-immigration protests
Nigeria has begun repatriating citizens from South Africa after a wave of anti-immigration protests and reported attacks on foreigners there. The first flight brought 262 passengers and three officials to Lagos on Thursday, according to Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The move comes as Nigerian authorities respond to growing concern over the safety of their nationals in South Africa.Nigeria said more than 1,000 people had registered for voluntary return before the flight departed. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said the president had ordered the evacuation of Nigerians who considered their lives at risk because of the situation in South Africa. South... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 17:01 LONDON
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Europe closes lower as gold and silver slide, autos and German equities lead the retreat
Executive summary: European markets ended the session broadly lower, with the DAX posting the sharpest regional equity decline while the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also finished in the red. The biggest moves came in commodities, where gold and silver fell sharply, while palladium bucked the trend and rose. FX was softer for the euro and pound against the dollar, and Brent crude eased modestly. The pattern points to a risk-off tone, but the data also show a notable unwind in precious metals rather than a uniform selloff across all assets. [Continue Reading]
Iran threatens SpaceX and Starlink-linked assets in West Asia
Iran's military has said it will consider Elon Musk's companies, including SpaceX's Starlink internet service, as potential targets in West Asia, according to Iranian state media. The warning was framed as part of Tehran's retaliation against renewed US attacks. A regional Starlink ground station was specifically mentioned as a possible target.The report said Iran was targeting "all interests related to economic holdings managed by Elon Musk in West Asia". It cited an "informed source" saying the Islamic Republic reserves the right to attack facilities linked to Musk-managed holdings in the region and in occupied territories. The warning appeared around the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 16:37 LONDON
Two killed and houses burned in Manipur village attack after bodies of abducted men recovered
Two people were killed and at least six houses were burned in an attack on a Kuki-Zo village in Manipur, as tensions escalated after the recovery of the bodies of six abducted Naga men. The violence was reported in Kultuh, a small village near the Indo-Myanmar border, in the early hours of Thursday. The incident came after several days of rising anger and gatherings in Imphal linked to the handling of the bodies.Police had announced on Wednesday evening that joint security forces had recovered six bodies believed to be those of men abducted on May 13. Search operations for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Deep in the Red as Tech, Chips and Gold Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: US markets opened sharply lower, with the Nasdaq Composite down -5.9%, the S&P 500 off -4.0% and the Dow Jones down -2.8%. The heaviest pressure is in technology and AI-linked shares, while gold, silver and crude oil are also weaker. The move points to a broad de-risking at the open, with only a handful of sectors, including banks and some defensive pockets, holding near flat or slightly positive. [Continue Reading]
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ECB raises eurozone rates to 2.25% as Iran war pushes inflation higher
The European Central Bank has raised its main deposit rate to 2.25%, the first increase since 2023, as it responds to inflation pressures linked to the war in Iran. The move comes as eurozone consumer prices continue to rise and markets adjust to the prospect of further tightening. The decision is being watched closely across the currency bloc because it affects borrowing costs for households, businesses and governments.The bank lifted the rate from 2% after eurozone consumer price inflation rose to 3.2% in May 2026, up from 3% in April. Financial markets are now pricing in two more rate rises... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
US sea drone used in helicopter rescue off Oman after Apache crash near Strait of Hormuz
A US military sea drone was used to rescue two crew members from a downed US Army helicopter off the coast of Oman, in what officials described as the first publicly known rescue mission carried out by an unmanned vessel. The incident took place near the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow and heavily watched waterway at the centre of regional security concerns. The two soldiers were recovered within about two hours and are in stable condition, according to US Central Command.The military has identified the uncrewed vessel as a Corsair sea drone, a 24-foot craft made by a Texas-based company... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 13:01 LONDON
Thailand court sentences two Uyghur men to death over 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing
A Thai court has sentenced two Uyghur men to death over the 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine, in a case that has taken more than a decade to reach judgment. The ruling was delivered on Thursday after a lengthy trial over one of Thailand's deadliest attacks. The blast killed 20 people and injured 120 at a busy site in the city centre.The court convicted Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili of offences including premeditated murder, with the judges saying their actions amounted to multiple separate crimes. The court statement said the sentence included the death penalty for the murder charge.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Vance says Netanyahu has 'gotten some things wrong' as US-Israel strain deepens
US Vice-President JD Vance has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong", in comments that add to signs of strain between Washington and Jerusalem. Vance said Netanyahu "aggressively asserts the interests of his country" but that those interests are not always aligned with those of the United States. The remarks come as the two allies face renewed pressure over fighting involving Iran and Israel's operation in Lebanon.Vance made the comments in an interview due to air on Sunday, according to the supplied material. He did not give specific examples of where he thought Netanyahu had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
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UK, Australia and Canada launch £4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict
Britain, Australia and Canada have announced a joint peace fund aimed at supporting a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday and will provide £1m from each country, according to a statement from the UK foreign ministry. The fund is intended to back grassroots projects and humanitarian support linked to Palestinians, while also promoting dialogue between communities.The announcement said the money will go to new and existing local projects, with a particular focus on youth groups, civil society organisations and women. It also said the fund will support long-term peacebuilding efforts and help address what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 10:35 LONDON
Iran claims retaliatory strikes on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran said it carried out retaliatory strikes on US military targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain after recent American attacks on Iranian targets. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched two waves of operations and claimed to have hit 18 US military targets in Kuwait and Bahrain, including sites it identified as Ali and Ahmad Ahmad air force bases. It also said it struck and destroyed Sheikh Isa air base, while separately claiming it fired 12 ballistic missiles at the US command centre at Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan.The claims were made on Thursday, June 11, and were carried... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Risk Aversion Hits Equities, Gold and Silver Slide
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended broadly weaker in Tokyo trading, with the Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng and ASX 200 all finishing lower. Safe-haven metals also fell sharply, while palladium bucked the trend. The move came alongside a firmer U.S. dollar against the yen and a modestly stronger yuan, pointing to a session shaped by cross-asset repricing and a stronger risk-off tone. [Continue Reading]
US inflation rises to three-year high as energy costs climb
US consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years in May, with inflation reaching 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase, from 3.8% in April, was driven largely by higher energy costs and petrol prices linked to the war in Iran. It was the third month in a row that the Consumer Price Index has increased, adding to pressure on households and reinforcing concerns about how quickly the shock is feeding through to the wider economy.The latest figures were accompanied by unusually direct political comments from President Donald Trump, who said at the White House... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 02:31 LONDON
Mexico City fan festival disrupted as World Cup opening begins amid protests and tighter security
Mexico is opening the World Cup under heightened security and visible protest in Mexico City, where a teachers' union camp has blocked access to the plaza planned for the country's main fan celebrations. The disruption comes as the tournament's opening festivities begin and the host city prepares for a free fan festival and opening match events. President Claudia Sheinbaum has said it is unclear whether the fan festival can go ahead on opening night.The protests have been building for more than a week, with union activists blocking roads and toppling World Cup statues as part of an annual campaign for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 02:00 LONDON
Family of stabbing victim urges calm as violence flares in Northern Ireland
Police in Northern Ireland have clashed with protesters for a second night after a knife attack in Belfast triggered unrest targeting ethnic minorities. Officers used water cannons and armoured vehicles against groups of young men throwing bricks and fireworks to the north of the city. The family of the man injured in the stabbing has now appealed for calm, saying peaceful protest is the only way forward.The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, was described in court as a man in his 40s who suffered significant injuries to his face and back. A Sudanese man, named in court as Hadi Alodid, appeared on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 00:36 LONDON
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US says it is preparing strikes on key facilities in Iran
The United States says it is preparing to launch strikes on what it described as key facilities in Iran, as military pressure on the country intensifies. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth made the remarks in Tampa, Florida, as he left the headquarters of US Central Command. He said the planned attacks would be strong and clear, and suggested they could continue into a second day.Hegseth said he had just reviewed the plans for Wednesday night's attack with Admiral Bradley Cooper, the CENTCOM commander. He linked the operation to ongoing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire and echoed President Donald Trump's warning that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
Cuba says US blockade is blocking UN aid deliveries amid fuel shortage
Cuba says 170 containers of United Nations humanitarian aid are not reaching beneficiaries because a fuel shortage is disrupting distribution across the island. The government says the problem is linked to what it describes as a US blockade and expanded sanctions. The claim comes as parts of Havana have faced prolonged blackouts and shortages of food, water and medicine.Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the aid, valued at $6.3 million, was being held up because there was not enough fuel to move it. He said the blockade was affecting not only the Cuban economy but also the work of international organisations.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
UK and allies expand sanctions over West Bank settler violence
The United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and Norway have announced coordinated sanctions targeting networks linked to settler violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The measures were unveiled on 9 June 2026 and include entity designations, travel bans and other restrictions on people and groups accused of financing or carrying out attacks. France also imposed travel bans on Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, three settler leaders and 21 settlers.The UK said it had targeted six entities and one individual, while the wider package was presented as a joint response by the six governments. The action was aimed at what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 17:05 LONDON
Sri Lanka minister links former intelligence chief to 2019 Easter bombings investigation
Sri Lanka's public security minister has said a former intelligence chief planned the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings with "full awareness", in the latest official allegation in the long-running investigation. The statement was made in parliament and directly named retired Major General Suresh Sallay. The bombings killed 269 people and injured more than 500 others.Minister Ananda Wijepala said current investigations had revealed that Sallay had planned the attack with full awareness. He also said investigators believe Sallay met alleged orchestrators of the bombings three weeks before the attacks to obtain information about target locations. Police arrested Sallay on 25 February in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 16:33 LONDON
Kenya protests over US Ebola quarantine centre turn deadly amid court challenge
Police in Kenya have used tear gas and heavy deployments to disperse protesters opposing a planned US Ebola quarantine facility, as clashes in the town of Nanyuki turned deadly. Demonstrators set small fires and threw objects during the unrest, while residents voiced fears that the centre could expose local communities to Ebola. The dispute has become a major public health and political controversy in the country, where no confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded.According to the supplied material, at least three protesters have died during demonstrations over the past two weeks. More than 10 people have been detained as tensions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 16:03 LONDON
Amnesty says West Bank displacement is part of Israeli state policy
Amnesty International has accused Israel of using displacement in the occupied West Bank as part of a deliberate government strategy tied to settlement expansion and annexation. In a report released on Wednesday, the rights group said settler violence against Palestinians is not an isolated problem but part of an organised policy. It said the pattern has affected Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities across the territory.The report said at least 117 villages in the West Bank have faced complete or partial displacement because of settler attacks. It added that about 5,910 people were forced to leave their homes between January 2023... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 14:37 LONDON
Ukraine says missiles and drones hit military plant and oil refineries deep inside Russia
Ukraine says it has carried out fresh strikes on military and energy sites deep inside Russia, including a plant in Cheboksary and the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region. The attacks were reported overnight on 10 June and are among the latest claimed long-range strikes in the war. They add to a pattern of Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure far from the front line.President Volodymyr Zelensky said several FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles landed on the Cheboksary plant in Chuvashia. Local officials said three people were injured in the city, while Ukrainian officials said the site makes drones and missiles for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 14:31 LONDON
Thousands protest Kushner-linked resort project in Albania over lagoon habitat concerns
Thousands of people are protesting in Albania against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The demonstrations have grown from an environmental campaign into a broader anti-establishment movement, with flamingos becoming the symbol of resistance. The dispute centres on plans for a resort on Sazan Island and a larger coastal development near the Vjosa-Narta Lagoon.The project is being advanced through Miami-based investment firm Affinity Partners. According to the supplied material, the Albanian government granted preliminary approval in December 2024. The controversy dates back to 2021, when Kushner and Ivanka Trump visited Sazan Island during a private... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 14:05 LONDON
One dead and two missing after missile strike on tanker near Oman
A tanker was struck by a missile near Oman on 10 June, leaving one person dead and two others missing. The incident took place in waters close to the Omani coast, according to the supplied report, and has raised immediate concern over maritime security in a strategically important shipping area. No further details were provided in the source about the vessel's flag, ownership or exact position at the time of the strike.The confirmed toll at this stage is one fatality and two missing crew members. The report did not identify the dead person or say whether the missing individuals were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
South African police hunt more than 10 suspects after 12 killed in Johannesburg settlement shooting
Twelve people have been killed and nine others injured after gunmen opened fire at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, near Johannesburg, South African police said. The attack took place late at night and involved multiple shooting locations inside the settlement. Police said the suspects fled in a white Toyota minibus after entering from two access points.Authorities said the victims were nine men and three women. Eleven people died at the scene and a 12th died in hospital, according to police. Investigators have launched a manhunt for more than 10 suspects.They are also exploring possible links to illegal mining gangs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 09:06 LONDON
Hundreds of former European officials urge EU to suspend Israel trade access
More than 460 former European political figures have called on the European Union to take tougher action against Israel over its military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The appeal was set out in an editorial published ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg next week and an EU summit in Brussels. The signatories include former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar, former tánaiste Eamon Gilmore and former president of the European Parliament Pat Cox.The group said the EU should suspend Israel's preferential trade access under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. It argued that such a move would affect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 06:33 LONDON
Investigation says coltan from M23-held mines in eastern DRC may have reached global brands
A new investigation has said coltan from mines in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo controlled by the M23 militia may have entered supply chains linked to major international brands. The report focuses on Rubaya in North Kivu province, a major coltan site that it says has been occupied by M23 for two years. It alleges the mineral was smuggled across the border into Rwanda before being moved on through exporters used by large firms.The investigation says Amazon, Ericsson and Sony are among companies that may have sourced the mineral, while Microsoft, Toyota, Nvidia and Vodafone are also named as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
Bondi gunman faces 19 additional charges in Sydney court
Naveed Akram has been charged with 19 additional offences in connection with the Bondi Beach shooting case, adding to the 59 charges he was already facing. The new paperwork was filed in a Sydney court on Wednesday, according to court records cited in the hearing. The case relates to the shooting at a Jewish festival celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach last December, in which 15 people were killed.Akram, 24, had already been charged with 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. His defence lawyer, Leonie Gittani, told the court that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 01:30 LONDON
At least 11 killed in clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid protests over reserved seats
At least 11 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, according to the supplied reporting. The unrest is linked to demonstrations by the Joint Awami Action Committee, which has been protesting a rule that reserves legislative seats for refugees from India-administered Kashmir living in Pakistan. The dispute has again brought attention to political tensions in the disputed region, where local grievances have now escalated into deadly violence.The latest toll was reported in the supplied material on 9 June, and the protests were described as having intensified around the committee's campaign. The group says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
Australia urged to audit VIQ Solutions contracts after court file access breach and agency use expands
Thirteen Australian government agencies are now said to be caught up in an expanding scandal involving potential data breaches linked to transcription company VIQ Solutions. The issue centres on an earlier breach of the company's Commonwealth contract with the Federal Court, after highly sensitive court files were reportedly accessed offshore in India. The company is now being wound down, and the widening use of its services across government has raised fresh concern about the handling of sensitive material.According to the supplied material, the breach was identified earlier this year and involved access to Federal Court files outside Australia. The company... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
Taliban disperses rare women's-rights protest in Herat amid disputed reports of deaths
A rare protest in the western Afghan city of Herat has been dispersed by Taliban police after demonstrators gathered over restrictions on women, according to witness accounts and officials. The rally took place on Tuesday and centred on recent detentions of women accused of violating the Taliban's dress code rules. Reports from the scene say security forces moved in to break up the crowd, while police denied using live fire.Witnesses said the crowd formed after a social media call to defend women's rights, and that dozens of people gathered in support of women. One 33-year-old protester said officers used sticks,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
Iran signals June funeral procession for Ali Khamenei after repeated delays
Iranian organisers have signalled that the funeral procession for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei could take place in June, according to state media reports. The ceremony has not yet been held, and the burial is expected to follow in Mashhad, Khamenei's birthplace in northeastern Iran. Previous reporting has said the procession is also planned to pass through Tehran and Qom.The committee overseeing the arrangements said the timing may fall after the 10th day of the first month in the Islamic calendar, which has been reported as likely to be June 25 or 26. The organisers said there had been extensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 15:36 LONDON
India condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan at UN Security Council
India has condemned Pakistani military airstrikes in Afghanistan during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the country, accusing Islamabad of causing civilian casualties and violating Afghan sovereignty. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, said the strikes were not counter-terrorism and described them as a threat to regional peace and stability. The remarks were made with Pakistan present at the meeting, adding to the diplomatic sensitivity of the exchange.Parvathaneni said Pakistan's campaign of military airstrikes against Afghanistan had caused significant civilian suffering. He said the attacks were a violation of international law, the UN Charter... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 14:29 LONDON
Italy condemns Ben-Gvir remarks amid inquiry into flotilla activists
Italy's foreign minister has publicly condemned comments by Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, after Rome opened an inquiry into the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. Antonio Tajani told Italy's Senate that the remarks were "unacceptable" and "unworthy of a minister", escalating a dispute that has already drawn in other European governments. The row centres on the detention of more than 430 activists from dozens of countries after Israeli authorities intercepted their vessels in international waters last month.Ben-Gvir had mocked Italy a day earlier, saying the "land of the boot has become the land of the flip-flop", a reference... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 13:32 LONDON
UN probe says Palestinians are trapped between Israeli forces, settlers and Hamas
A United Nations commission has said Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are being trapped between Israeli forces, settlers and Hamas rule. The report says civilians are facing severe and systematic rights violations across the territory. It also says the situation has worsened since the Gaza war began after Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.The findings come from the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which was established by the UN Human Rights Council in May 2021. The commission said Israeli authorities have enabled settler attacks through financial and military support. Its chair,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 11:32 LONDON
Iran warns ceasefire could break as Trump urges Netanyahu to be careful
Iran has warned that fighting could resume if Israeli attacks continue, as the ceasefire between the two countries remains under strain. The warning comes amid continued tension over reported Israeli strikes, including attacks linked to Lebanon, and growing public disagreement between Israel and the United States. The truce has been in place since 8 April, but officials on both sides are still describing it as fragile.According to the supplied reporting, US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be "careful" because further strikes could undermine the ceasefire. The same material says the warning was reported by Axios,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 09:01 LONDON
EU set to adopt 21st sanctions package against Russia as alumina row continues
The European Commission is expected to adopt its 21st sanctions package against Russia on Tuesday, in the latest round of measures linked to Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Member states will then have several weeks to review the package before it becomes law. The draft is also expected to leave out Aughinish Alumina, the refinery in County Limerick that has become the focus of controversy over increased exports of alumina to Russia.The package is being prepared more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to the information available, the Commission has decided not to include... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 07:04 LONDON
Iran and Israel halt strikes after retaliatory exchange
Iran and Israel have said hostilities between them have halted after a brief but significant exchange of strikes that raised fears of a wider regional confrontation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the "fire on that front is contained" hours after Tehran announced it had stopped its military action. The exchange came after Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday and Israel struck back, despite efforts by US President Donald Trump to dissuade Mr Netanyahu.According to the Israeli military, Iran fired nearly 30 missiles at Israel before Israel targeted military sites in the Islamic republic. Tehran then launched another round... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 06:59 LONDON
US adds Alibaba, BYD and Baidu to Chinese military companies list
The United States has added Alibaba, BYD and Baidu to its list of companies it says have ties to the Chinese military. The Pentagon update was published on Monday and expands a blacklist that is used to flag firms considered to support China's military-civil fusion strategy. The move affects some of China's best-known commercial brands and comes at a sensitive moment in US-China relations.China's embassy in Washington condemned the designation as discriminatory and said the US was overstretching the concept of national security. It said Chinese companies doing business overseas had been strictly observing the laws and regulations of host... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 04:00 LONDON
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan suspended pending member-state vote over misconduct probe
The International Criminal Court has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan and referred him to disciplinary proceedings over sexual misconduct allegations. The decision was taken by the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties, the court's governing body, and means the matter will now go before all 125 member states in a special session. Khan has rejected the move and denied wrongdoing.The bureau said its decision followed a report from a United Nations investigation, advice from an ad hoc panel of judicial experts and written submissions. It said the documentation would remain confidential and added that the suspension was not an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 01:59 LONDON
Zelensky says he had positive talks with US envoys on Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he held a positive conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as diplomatic efforts continue over the war with Russia. He made the remarks while travelling through Chisinau, the Moldovan capital, after talks in London with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany. The latest exchanges come as European leaders have backed a proposed meeting between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to secure a ceasefire.Zelensky said on Telegram that the discussion with the US envoys was "very positive" and that they were ready to work on a settlement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 23:31 LONDON
EU weighs 80 new sanctions designations against Russia
The European Union is considering a new sanctions package that would add 80 more Russian entities and individuals to its restrictions list. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the proposed designations would target Russia's military-industrial complex, human rights violators and propagandists. She made the comments in Cyprus after an informal meeting of EU defence ministers.Kallas said the bloc's sanctions have already cost Russia an estimated $1.2 trillion to $1.5 trillion, and argued that Moscow is still escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians. She said the EU is seeking to widen pressure on what she described as Russia's war economy. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
Philippines earthquake off Mindanao kills at least 35 and triggers regional tsunami effects
At least 35 people have been killed and more than 200 injured after a magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, according to officials. The quake hit on Monday and caused damage across several provinces, including General Santos, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Davao Occidental and Zamboanga del Sur. It also triggered tsunami-related effects in coastal areas and prompted warnings that were later lifted.The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake was the strongest to hit the country this year. Its director, Teresito Bacolcol, said the epicentre was offshore near Mindanao at a depth of 33km,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz goes dark amid regional conflict
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is continuing at a reduced and unsettled pace after weeks of regional strikes and a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Vessels are still moving through the narrow waterway, but many are doing so with their marine tracking transponders switched off, a practice known as dark transit. The pattern has raised fresh concern over one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, where traffic has become dependent on negotiated passage and shifting military pressure.Marine traffic observers say more than 80 commercial ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz and left the Persian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
US expands visa restrictions on Nicaraguan officials after Brooklyn Rivera dies in custody
The United States has expanded visa restrictions on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members after the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera while in government custody. The move was announced on Monday by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and comes amid renewed scrutiny of Nicaragua's treatment of political opponents. Rivera, who was 73, had been held since September 2023.Rubio described the circumstances of Rivera's death as "horrific" and said the Nicaraguan government had held him as a "political prisoner" as part of a wider campaign to suppress dissent. He said the latest measures mean the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 20:11 LONDON
US jet fuel costs surge as Iran tensions raise Strait of Hormuz disruption fears
Jet fuel prices in the United States have risen sharply as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, adding fresh pressure to airlines ahead of the peak summer travel season. The latest market move is being linked to fears that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be disrupted. That waterway is a key route for global energy shipments, so even the prospect of interference can affect fuel markets quickly.The International Air Transport Association said jet fuel availability is threatened and that prices have roughly doubled since late February. In its annual report published on Sunday, the group said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 20:05 LONDON
Armenia's Pashinyan wins election amid allegations of Russian pressure
Armenia's governing Civil Contract party has won the country's parliamentary election, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan describing the result as a historic victory. The vote is being seen as a key test of whether Armenia will continue moving closer to the West and reducing its reliance on Russia. International observers said the campaign period was marked by pressure and attempts to influence the outcome.Civil Contract won 49.8% of the vote, according to the figures supplied in the latest reporting, ahead of the Strong Armenia Alliance on 23.2%. The Armenia Alliance came third with 9.9%. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 17:01 LONDON
Meta seeks contempt order against NSO Group over WhatsApp targeting attempts
Meta says it will ask a US federal court to hold NSO Group in contempt after WhatsApp disrupted new spear-phishing attempts linked to the spyware company. The move follows what Meta described as fresh efforts to target WhatsApp users despite a permanent injunction barring NSO from targeting the messaging service and its users. Meta said it also removed test accounts and groups that it said were created by NSO on the platform.According to Meta, the latest attempts were similar to earlier "1-click phishing campaigns", in which a single click on a malicious link can compromise a device or account. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 15:33 LONDON
French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as debris found in Moldova
A French military Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia on Monday, in what Latvian officials described as a security incident linked to electronic warfare. The drone was brought down near the village of Berzgale, about 30 km from the border, after entering NATO territory. On the same day, fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it crossed in from Ukraine.Latvia said the drone was shot down at 0705 GMT, and that the decision to fire was taken by NATO command. Latvian Defence Minister Raivis Melnis told reporters that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
Polish honours body reviews proposal to revoke Zelensky award
A Polish state honours body has been meeting in Warsaw since this morning to consider a proposal from President Karol Nawrocki to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland's Order of the White Eagle. The award is the country's highest state honour, and Mr Zelensky received it in 2023 for improving relations between Poland and Ukraine. The review comes after a dispute over a Ukrainian military unit renamed last month in a way that has angered officials in Warsaw.According to the supplied material, the unit was renamed the "Heroes of the UPA", a reference to the Ukrainian nationalist force known... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 15:03 LONDON
Iran, Israel and Houthi strikes raise pressure on fragile ceasefire
Iran and Israel have exchanged strikes in a renewed escalation that has put a fragile ceasefire under severe strain. The latest fighting unfolded overnight and into the day after Iran launched missiles at Tel Aviv, according to the supplied report. Israel then carried out its own offensive against Iran, while Yemen's Houthi rebels also launched strikes at Israel and threatened Israeli-affiliated vessels in the Red Sea.The report says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed a retaliatory attack on a petrochemical plant in northern Israel after Israeli strikes on what it described as several targets at an Iranian petrochemical facility. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 15:00 LONDON
Russian security chief claims West may use former ISIL fighters against Iran
Russia's Federal Security Service chief has claimed that Western intelligence services are trying to use former ISIL fighters as proxy forces against Iran. Alexander Bortnikov made the allegation at a meeting of intelligence officials from eight ex-Soviet nations on 26 May, according to state media cited in the supplied material. He did not name any specific Western country and did not provide evidence to support the claim.The remarks were reported on 8 June and framed as part of a wider warning from Bortnikov about militant networks linked to Syria. He said Western intelligence services "don't give up on their attempts... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 12:36 LONDON
EU to discuss Aughinish Alumina and Russia-linked alumina exports with Irish leader
The European Commission says its foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, will discuss Aughinish Alumina and alumina exports to Russia when she meets Ireland's Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, in Dublin on Tuesday. The issue was raised publicly at a Commission briefing as part of a wider conversation about support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. Officials said the matter would be addressed as a concern in its own right.A Commission spokesperson said several topics would be discussed at the meeting, including Ukraine and further pressure on Russia. Asked whether alumina could feature in the next EU sanctions package, another spokesperson declined to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 12:05 LONDON
Iran and Houthi warnings raise fresh concern over Bab al-Mandab shipping lane
Iran has warned that the Bab al-Mandab Strait could be blocked if Israel escalates military action against Iran, while Yemen's Houthi rebels said Israel-affiliated vessels are again active targets in the Red Sea. The statements, issued on 8 June, put renewed focus on a narrow maritime corridor linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The route is one of the world's most important shipping passages and sits at the southern entrance to the Red Sea.Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said the "resistance axis" had the capability to shut both the Bab... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
US weighs Chagos Islands deal amid Diego Garcia security talks
US officials are reportedly considering options to strike a deal over the Chagos Islands that would bypass the United Kingdom and secure the future of Diego Garcia, the joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. The discussions come as Washington weighs wider regional security concerns linked to the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. The proposal is said to be one of several under consideration by the White House.According to the supplied material, the latest option was put forward by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and presented to President Donald Trump. It is not believed to be the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 08:32 LONDON
Zelenskyy meets Starmer, Macron and Merz in London after Chornobyl drone strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Downing Street on Sunday night, hours after a Russian drone strike damaged a storage centre for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. The meeting brought together the leaders of the UK, France and Germany, often referred to as the E3, as they discussed continued support for Ukraine. It also came after a week of heightened hostilities and renewed pressure on diplomatic efforts around the war.The strike near Chornobyl was reported to have hit a storage centre for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 20:32 LONDON
Bolivia passes law allowing troops to clear anti-government roadblocks
Bolivia's legislature has passed a law allowing President Rodrigo Paz to deploy the military to clear roadblocks set up by anti-government protesters. The measure was approved in the Chamber of Deputies after an overnight debate, following earlier approval by the Senate. It is expected to be signed into law by Paz, according to the legislative announcement.The new law gives soldiers authority to use force against protesters in conflict situations and includes a "presumption of legality" for their actions. That means military conduct would be treated as lawful unless proven otherwise. Roberto Castro, president of the Chamber of Deputies, announced that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 19:03 LONDON
India and Indonesia expand strategic talks ahead of likely Modi visit to Jakarta
India and Indonesia have held high-level talks in New Delhi focused on defence, maritime security, digital connectivity and infrastructure, as both sides look to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership. The discussions were co-chaired by India's external affairs minister and his Indonesian counterpart at the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting. The ministers also discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Jakarta next month.According to the confirmed details, the meeting covered a wide range of bilateral issues, including political and security cooperation, trade and investment, health, pharmaceuticals, fertiliser, critical minerals, tourism, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides also exchanged views... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 17:33 LONDON
Pentagon said to raise Israel spying threat assessment to critical
The Pentagon's intelligence arm has reportedly raised its assessment of the espionage threat posed by Israel to the highest internal category of "critical". The change, reported by US media and attributed to current and former American intelligence and defence officials, is said to reflect concern about Israeli efforts to collect information on US military personnel, government officials and policy discussions. The reports place the development in the context of tensions over Washington's approach to Iran and disagreement with Israel over how the conflict should end.According to the reporting, the upgrade was made by the Defense Intelligence Agency, which sits within... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
Armenia votes in parliamentary election seen as test of Pashinyan's westward pivot
Voting is under way in Armenia's parliamentary election, with the result being watched as a test of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's push to move the country closer to Europe and further from Russia. The vote is also tied to efforts to secure a peace deal with Azerbaijan, while opposition parties have campaigned on security and identity issues. Polls opened at 8am local time and are due to close at 8pm, with two political blocs and 17 parties taking part.Pashinyan, whose Civil Contract party is seeking a strong mandate, cast his ballot on Sunday and said Armenia would continue strengthening its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 13:32 LONDON
Greek authorities arrest Palestinian-origin man in Crete over alleged terror plot
Greek authorities have arrested a 37-year-old foreign national of Palestinian origin in Crete over alleged links to Hamas and suspected planning for a terrorist attack. The arrest took place at midnight on Saturday in a joint operation by the National Intelligence Service and the Counter-Terrorism Directorate for Special Crimes of Violence. Investigators say the case involves possible preparations for an attack on Israeli-interest targets, with a cruise ship among the reported possibilities.Authorities believe the suspect had contact with people recently arrested in Cyprus in separate terrorism investigations. During searches at residences in Crete and Athens, officers seized mobile phones, a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
Kosovo votes in third election in 18 months amid political deadlock
Voters in Kosovo have gone to the polls in an early parliamentary election as the country tries to break a prolonged political deadlock. It is the third election in 18 months, reflecting the depth of the impasse over who should lead the next government and how to restore stable institutions. The vote comes as Kosovo seeks progress towards membership of the European Union and NATO.The ballot was scheduled after the main political parties failed to agree by a March deadline on who should replace former President Vjosa Osmani. The first inconclusive election in February 2025 left the country without a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 11:03 LONDON
Zelensky honours UPA-linked unit as Poland-Ukraine tensions rise
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree giving an elite special forces unit the honorary title "Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army", a move that has sharpened tensions with Poland. The decision has drawn attention because the UPA is associated in Poland with wartime massacres of ethnic Poles and Jews. It comes alongside a separate state ceremony in which the repatriated remains of Andriy Melnyk were reburied with full military honours near Kyiv.According to the decree, signed on 26 May, the title was bestowed on a unit within Ukraine's special forces. The UPA was the armed wing of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 07:32 LONDON
ECB expected to raise rates as borrowing costs rise across the eurozone
The European Central Bank is expected to announce a 0.25 percentage point rise in its main interest rate on Thursday, taking it to 2.25%. The move would be the first increase since 2022 and would mark a further shift in the bank's response to inflation pressures. It would also feed through quickly to borrowing costs for households and businesses across the eurozone.Christine Lagarde, the ECB president, is expected to set out the decision at the bank's regular policy announcement. The rise is being linked to higher oil costs, which have added to the cost of living and strengthened expectations that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill 10 in Gaza, including camp and tent attacks
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 10 people on 6 June, according to rescue teams and medical sources in the territory. The dead included eight people killed in a drone strike at a displaced-persons camp in Gaza City, one man killed in a strike on a tent near Khan Yunis, and another person later reported dead in southeast Gaza City. The incidents were reported in separate locations, underscoring the continuing spread of attacks across the enclave.In Gaza City, civil defence teams said a drone strike hit the Jawazat displaced-persons camp, killing eight people and wounding 15 others.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 03:00 LONDON
Trump pardons former congressman Stephen Buyer after insider-trading conviction
President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer, who was convicted and sentenced to 22 months in prison for illegal stock trades. The pardon was dated Thursday and released by the White House late Friday night. Buyer had served nearly two years in prison and was released in 2025.The case centred on trades Buyer made after leaving Congress, while working as a consultant and lobbyist. He was ordered to forfeit more than $350,000, which prosecutors said represented illegal gains, and to pay a $10,000 fine. The Supreme Court rejected his appeal in May without... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
Hegseth criticises European migration policy in Normandy D-Day speech
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has used a D-Day anniversary speech in Normandy to criticise European migration policy, describing migrant arrivals on European beaches as an "invasion". He made the remarks in France on the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings that helped liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe in 1944. The comments were delivered during commemorations in a setting closely associated with wartime sacrifice and transatlantic military cooperation.Hegseth said that "different dangerous ideologies" were now storming "different European beaches", naming Spain, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria. He asked when European capitals would do something about what he called an "invasion", referring to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 01:00 LONDON
UK defence spending plan delay raises credibility concerns, MPs say
A parliamentary committee in the United Kingdom has said delays to the government's Defence Investment Plan are undermining the country's credibility with allies. The plan, which is meant to set out how new equipment and defence infrastructure will be funded over the next decade, was originally due in the autumn but is now expected before a Nato summit early next month. The committee said the delay is also making it harder for the armed forces to modernise at pace.The Public Accounts Committee said the hold-up could make procurement of the latest equipment more expensive. It said global instability was pushing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 00:30 LONDON
Israeli strike kills nine, including Lebanese soldiers, near Lebanon border
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed nine people, including Lebanese soldiers, according to the latest confirmed reporting. The attack took place near the border area as the truce along the frontier came under renewed pressure. It marks a further escalation in a conflict that has repeatedly drawn in Lebanon's regular armed forces alongside Hezbollah-linked fighting.The new toll is higher than earlier reports that said three Lebanese soldiers had been killed in a strike near Kfar Tebnit. The latest account says the dead included members of the Lebanese military, but it does not yet set out the full breakdown... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 16:01 LONDON
Hundreds of Haredi men riot in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh over draft-arrest protests
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men rioted in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh on Friday during protests against arrests linked to draft-dodger enforcement. In Jerusalem, some demonstrators tried to approach the police station in the Russian Compound, while in Beit Shemesh others were seen throwing stones and other objects at officers. Police used force to disperse the crowds, and law enforcement and Border Police units continued clearing the areas later into the night.The unrest came after arrests connected to earlier violence at the home of High Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg. According to the supplied report, protesters were demonstrating against the detention of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
Lebanon accuses Iran of using it as bargaining chip in US talks
Lebanon's president has accused Iran of using his country as leverage in negotiations with the United States, in comments made as fighting between Hezbollah and Israel continues. Joseph Aoun said Lebanon wants to stay out of the war and called on the country's people to be allowed to live in peace and dignity. He said repeated cycles of violence had left many Lebanese weary of destruction.Aoun made the remarks in an interview, according to excerpts published on Monday, and said Iran was treating Lebanon as a bargaining tool. He said: "They are using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
Oil India reports second gas discovery in Andaman offshore basin
State-owned Oil India has reported a second natural gas discovery in the Andaman offshore region, in a development officials say could strengthen the case for further hydrocarbon exploration in the basin. The latest find was made at the Vijayapuram-3 exploratory well, about 15 kilometres off the eastern coast of the Andaman Islands. Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the result adds to India's offshore energy prospects and supports wider exploration plans.The discovery was announced on Friday after initial production testing at a depth of more than 1,900 metres in the Eocene formation. According to the minister,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 09:32 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
