Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary amid renewed strikes on Gaza
Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events at sites linked to the assault, while new strikes were reported in Gaza during the commemorations. Families gathered at the Nova music festival site and at Kfar Aza kibbutz, both places associated with the 2023 killings. The anniversary unfolded as political debate intensified ahead of elections, keeping the attack at the centre of public life.At the Nova site, relatives bowed their heads in silence at the time the attack began, 6:29 a.m. local time, while one mourner played techno music in tribute to those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
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Trump marks October 7 anniversary, reaffirms hard line on Hamas and hostage returns
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Three years ago today, on October 7th, the World witnessed one of the darkest and most evil days in the history of Israel. Innocent men, women, and children were murdered, kidnapped, and subjected to unimaginable horrors at the hands of Hamas TERRORISTS. Today, we remember every innocent life taken, honor the survivors and their families, and remember the hostages who endured the unthinkable. I fought relentlessly to bring the hostages home, and reunite them with their loved ones, and I did, both the living and the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON
Israel marks third anniversary of 7 October attack with memorial events and protests
Israel has marked the third anniversary of the Hamas-led 7 October attack with memorial events across the country, as families gathered to honour the dead and protesters renewed calls for an independent inquiry into security failures. The commemorations came on Wednesday at sites linked to the assault, including the Nova music festival memorial near Kibbutz Re'im and Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv. The day was described by relatives and survivors as one of remembrance, grief and continuing political tension.At the Nova memorial, bereaved families and survivors gathered to remember the 378 people killed at the festival and the 44 taken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as megacap tech, Tesla and chip stocks lead a broad risk-on session
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher, with the Nasdaq Composite up +2.5% and the S&P 500 gaining +2.0% as investors rotated into technology and AI-linked names. Tesla surged +6.5%, Amazon rose +4.3%, and Nvidia added +4.0%, helping offset weakness in bitcoin, ether, crude oil and several metals. The move came alongside a softer tone in WTI crude and a stronger U.S. dollar versus the yen, while small caps lagged and defense shares slipped. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks reignite Israel election row over conscription
A senior ultra-Orthodox rabbi's anti-Zionist remarks have returned to the centre of Israel's election campaign, intensifying debate over military service exemptions and the role of ultra-Orthodox parties in politics. The comments by Rabbi Dov Lando, the 96-year-old spiritual leader of Degel HaTorah, were broadcast in footage shown on Monday and have triggered a fresh political storm three weeks before the October 27 parliamentary election. They were made during a closed meeting at his home in Bnei Brak, a city closely associated with Israel's ultra-Orthodox community.In the footage, Lando said Jews may have been better off without a state and argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 21:05 LONDON
Germany orders pre-trial detention for former spy chief in espionage probe
A German court has ordered the pre-trial detention of former foreign intelligence chief August Hanning after his arrest on suspicion of treason and espionage on behalf of a foreign state. The decision came a day after prosecutors said he was detained in connection with allegations that he bought secret documents from a former colleague and used them to advise a foreign intelligence service. The case has drawn intense attention in Berlin because Hanning once led Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, from 1998 to 2005.Prosecutors say Hanning, 80, is accused of receiving about 2,000 documents from a former BND employee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine toll rises as Middle East tensions, Iran pressure and global probes widen
Ukraine said at least 20 people were killed in overnight Russian strikes that spread across central and eastern parts of the country, with rescue work continuing after the attacks. đź”—In the Middle East, Yemen's conflict escalated again as Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing a passenger flight diversion, while Saudi forces said they intercepted a missile near Riyadh and no casualties were reported. đź”— đź”— đź”—Yemen's internationally recognised government also said it had launched Operation Dawn of Yemen and pushed a renewed offensive on the Red Sea coast, including moves near Bab al Mandeb and an assault... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 18:22 LONDON
Merz vows to fight extremism after AfD and Left Party election gains in Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has responded to a set of local election gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany and the far-left Left Party, saying political extremism is making its way into Germany's parliaments. He made the remarks at an event in Berlin on Wednesday, a day after a member of the Alternative for Germany was elected president of the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt. He also pointed to the Left Party's victory in Berlin's state election on Sunday as part of the same political warning.Merz said the issue was a task for society as a whole and said he intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
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Mali junta retakes Kidal after separatist withdrawal, marking symbolic gain
Malian forces have entered the strategic northern city of Kidal after Tuareg separatists announced their withdrawal as the army advanced. The move gives Mali's junta a symbolic gain in one of the country's most contested areas. It also marks a reversal in control of a city that separatists had held for about five months.According to the latest confirmed account, the separatists pulled back earlier on Tuesday before the army moved into the city. The development came after late-April attacks by JNIM-linked jihadists and separatist allies had weakened the junta's position in the north. The advance is being described as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
European markets close lower as yields, oil and FX pressure risk appetite, FTSE leads declines
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all slipping as investors weighed firmer oil, a stronger dollar and higher rate pressure. Natural gas was the standout mover, while Ether, palladium and platinum fell sharply. The euro weakened against the dollar, sterling also eased, and Brent crude drifted lower but remained elevated enough to keep energy and inflation concerns in focus. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
LODD Autonomous plans first civilian cross-border cargo drone flight in 2027
LODD Autonomous says it plans to conduct the world's first cross-border autonomous drone test flight for a civilian operation in 2027. CEO Rashid Matar Al Manai said the planned flight is part of the pilot testing phase of the company's HILI hybrid vertical take-off and landing aircraft and would depart from the UAE for a neighbouring country. Al Manai made the remarks to the Emirates News Agency on the sidelines of Investopia Bridge 2026 in Abu Dhabi. He said the flight would be carried out with local and international logistics service providers and is intended to help pave the way... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
Iran warns of pre-emptive strikes as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military has warned it is prepared to carry out pre-emptive operations as tensions with the United States intensify over the Strait of Hormuz. The comments came on Wednesday from a spokesman for Iran's regular army, who said the armed forces could act to prevent what he described as aggression or intrusion. Senior figures in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also said the strategic waterway was under Tehran's control.Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami-Nia said the army would conduct pre-emptive operations if circumstances required it, according to remarks carried by state media. Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior IRGC adviser, said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Irish Defence Forces begin rollout of new body armour for first time in 20 years
Ireland's Defence Forces has begun rolling out new body armour to its troops, in a major equipment upgrade that will reach 8,000 personnel. The new kit is being introduced for the first time in two decades and is intended to better match the demands of modern warfare. The first field deployment is due next month, when the 69th Infantry Group travels to Lebanon for what is described as the last UNIFIL mission there.The armour programme has cost around €25 million, according to the information provided, and was developed with both operational protection and comfort in mind. It is designed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
At least 20 killed as Russia's overnight strikes widen across Ukraine
Ukrainian officials said the death toll from overnight Russian strikes across central and eastern Ukraine has risen to at least 20, as rescue work continued in several cities. The attacks were reported in Pryluky, Kyiv, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Oleksandriya, with the most severe damage described in Pryluky in the Chernihiv region. In that city, a residential building was destroyed and emergency workers were still searching for people under the rubble.Volodymyr Zelensky said the assault involved 70 missiles and described it as one of Russia's most vile attacks. He said five people were initially reported killed and 26 injured in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
US presses Iran for major cut in uranium enrichment as nuclear talks continue
The United States has signalled new demands in discussions over Iran's nuclear programme, with Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran should make a "meaningful" reduction in uranium enrichment capacity. The comments come as senior US officials continue to insist that Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon, while Iranian officials question whether Washington is genuinely seeking negotiations. The dispute is unfolding as the wider US-Israel war on Iran enters its eighth month, according to the supplied report.Vance said Iran needed to show it was not pursuing a nuclear weapon by changing its enrichment programme, arguing that the level of enrichment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia intensifies Ukraine strikes as Middle East tensions and anniversary events dominate
Russia launched one of its heaviest overnight assaults of the war on Ukraine, killing at least 11 people and hitting multiple cities, including energy infrastructure, in what President Volodymyr Zelensky said was among the most severe attacks so far. đź”—A separate report said the barrage involved missiles and drones across the country, again striking power sites and other targets, underlining the pressure on Ukraine's energy system as winter approaches. đź”—In Brussels, the European Commission disbursed EUR 1.24 billion to Ukraine under the defence component of its wider support package, adding fresh financial backing as Kyiv faces renewed battlefield and infrastructure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 12:23 LONDON
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India central bank raises repo rate for first time since 2023 as inflation pressures build
India's central bank has raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, in its first increase in nearly four years. The Reserve Bank of India said the move was aimed at containing inflation as the economy faces a mix of weather-related disruptions, volatile oil prices and wider geopolitical uncertainty. The decision is likely to affect borrowing costs for households and businesses, including car, home and personal loans.Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank could either raise rates further or leave them unchanged, but cuts were "off the table for now". He said the decision reflected challenging geopolitical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Russia marks 20 years since Anna Politkovskaya's killing amid renewed press freedom concerns
Russia is marking 20 years since the killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, whose reporting on Chechnya and Vladimir Putin's rise made her one of the country's best-known investigative reporters. She was shot dead in the lift of her Moscow apartment block on 7 October 2006, and the anniversary has renewed attention on the state of press freedom in Russia. Her former editor says her work anticipated the direction the country would take under Putin.Sergei Sokolov, who edited Politkovskaya at Novaya Gazeta, said she had "predicted" Russia's trajectory in books published before her death. He said that at the time many... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
Israel marks 7 October anniversary with nationwide moment of silence
Israelis observed a nationwide moment of silence on Wednesday to mark three years since the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023. Families gathered at the Nova music festival site, road junctions and bomb shelters in southern Israel to remember those killed in the assault. The commemorations came as the country entered a new phase of mourning, with all hostages who survived now back home.The attack, which a UN inquiry confirmed killed 1,200 people and saw 252 taken hostage, remains the deadliest in Israel's history. Among those marking the day was Elkana Bohbot, 37, who was abducted from the Nova festival... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 10:03 LONDON
Meloni marks anniversary of 7 October Hamas attacks
President Giorgia Meloni issued a statement on the anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks, saying the assaults massacred men, women and children, targeted young people gathered to listen to music, and dragged innocent people into captivity. She said the victims and their loved ones, along with people who endured the horror of being held hostage, and the Israeli people, are being remembered again today. Meloni said the time that has passed does not diminish the gravity of the crimes and said no cause can justify the deliberate massacre of innocent people. She said remembering the attacks also means... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
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European markets open mixed as energy and autos lead, FTSE lags on firmer pound and softer oil
Executive summary: European equities opened mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX higher while the FTSE 100 slipped. Energy-linked moves were notable, natural gas jumped sharply, Brent eased, and gold was little changed. In FX, the euro and pound both softened modestly against the dollar, while USD/JPY pushed higher. The broad tone points to a market balancing growth-sensitive optimism in parts of Europe against currency and commodity cross-currents. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei outperforms, Hang Seng and Kospi slip, oil steadies and natural gas jumps
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading with the Nikkei 225 rising +1.6%, while Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney finished lower. Commodity moves were more uneven, with natural gas surging +3.6% and WTI crude easing -1.2%. The yen weakened against the dollar, USD/CNY edged lower, and precious metals were broadly steady to firmer, leaving the region with a mixed risk tone rather than a uniform rally or selloff. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Libya parliament replaces longtime speaker Aguila Saleh after 12 years
Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives has elected a new speaker, ending Aguila Saleh's 12-year tenure at the head of the chamber. Lawmakers voted on Tuesday to replace him with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, according to the parliament's spokesperson. The move marks a significant leadership change inside one of Libya's main eastern institutions.The vote came one day after 98 members of the 170-seat House approved a new system limiting the speaker and deputy speakers to a single 12-month term. That change replaced an arrangement that had been in place since the chamber first chose its leadership in 2014. A lawmaker, Jebree Oheida,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 07:03 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz tanker attack injures crew and triggers fire off Oman
Oman has evacuated injured crew members from the Panamanian-flagged tanker On Peace after the vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board. The attack took place about 9 nautical miles, or 17km, off the Omani port city of Limah, according to the Omani Ministry of Defence. India said 11 of the 12 injured crew members were Indian nationals.The Omani air force evacuated 10 crew members and took them to Khasab hospital in Musandam governorate for treatment, the ministry said in a statement posted on X. India's Ministry of External Affairs said at least 12 of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
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Sudan's al-Burhan rejects talks and vows to retake all RSF-held territory
Sudan's military chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has rejected negotiations and vowed to retake every area held by the Rapid Support Forces, as fighting widened across several states. He made the remarks on Tuesday in Village 5 in the northern locality of Merowe, according to the Sudan News Agency. The statement came as fresh violence was reported in West Kordofan and displacement rose in Blue Nile.At least 10 civilians were killed in West Kordofan and several others were wounded in an RSF attack, according to a local charity group. The Dar Hamar Emergency Committee said the attack targeted Abu Ajal village... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
US redirects MQ-9 Reaper drones to Colombia and Ecuador for anti-narcotics operations
The United States has redirected MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador for counter-narcotics operations, according to reporting cited in the supplied material. The deployment marks a new use of the long-range drones in South America and comes amid broader US planning on how to confront drug trafficking networks in the region. No details were given on how many drones were sent to each country.The MQ-9 Reaper is a remotely piloted aircraft that has been used in high-profile US military operations in the past, including the 2020 strike that killed Iranian commander Qassim Suleimani. The report says each... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Yemen launches Operation Dawn of Yemen as offensive begins on Red Sea coast
Yemen's internationally recognised government says it has launched Operation Dawn of Yemen and begun a renewed military offensive aimed at reversing Houthi gains. The first reported moves were on the southern Red Sea coast, with the operation described as an attempt to restore state authority across territory held by the Houthis. The latest development comes as the fighting remains focused on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a strategic maritime chokepoint.According to the supplied material, the offensive was announced on Monday and was followed quickly by action on the ground. The government's stated aim is to reverse gains made by the Houthis... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
UK counter-terror probe widens after seventh arrest linked to RAF Fairford
Police have arrested a 22-year-old British man on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in connection with the investigation around RAF Fairford, extending a live counter-terrorism inquiry linked to the Gloucestershire airbase. The arrest is the seventh connected to the case, which began after activity near the base on 27 September and has remained largely unexplained. Counter Terrorism Police said the latest detention is part of an ongoing effort to examine the circumstances surrounding events close to the site.Senior national coordinator Vicki Evans said the investigation remains live and that specialist teams are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry. Earlier in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Finnish president hosts Spanish state visit banquet in Helsinki
President Alexander Stubb used the state banquet at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on 6 October 2026 to welcome Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on a state visit to Finland. He said Suzanne and he were honored to host the royal couple and noted that the last state visit from Spain to Finland had taken place 37 years earlier, in 1989. Stubb said the earlier visit by King Juan Carlos had included remarks in Helsinki about the geographical distance between Finland and Spain and their closeness in spirit. He presented the banquet as a continuation of that relationship... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Yemen offensive advances near Bab al-Mandeb as coalition air support intensifies
Yemen's internationally recognised government says its counter-offensive has made further gains along the Red Sea coast near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The operation, named Dawn of Yemen, is reported to have recaptured territory from the Houthis over the past two days, extending fighting across a strategically sensitive corridor in western Yemen. The latest claims suggest the campaign is moving beyond isolated local advances and into a broader attempt to reshape control of the coast.According to the supplied reporting, the Saudi-led coalition backing the government has deployed 100 fighter jets and has been flying round-the-clock support missions to help secure the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
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AfD secures deputy speaker post in Saxony-Anhalt after historic parliament vote
Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, a member of the Alternative for Germany's more hardline wing, has been elected deputy speaker of the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament. The vote came after Tobias Rausch was chosen as speaker in Magdeburg, giving the party two senior posts in the chamber on the same day. The result adds to a breakthrough that has already been described as the first time a far-right party has secured the speaker's role in a regional parliament in Germany since World War Two.Tillschneider won 44 votes, although it was not immediately clear who backed him. The BSW, a small left-wing party that has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
UK and Israel in last-ditch diplomatic standoff over East Jerusalem consulate
The United Kingdom is making a last-ditch effort to stop Israel from closing its consulate in East Jerusalem later this week. Israel said in September that it would shut the mission in retaliation for British sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The dispute has become a sharp diplomatic standoff, with both sides weighing further steps if no agreement is reached.The Israeli government has said the consulate will close within 30 days of the UK sanctions announcement, which would mean a shutdown on Thursday unless there is a breakthrough. The British government has not commented on reports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Russia responds as questions continue over Siberian plague lab death
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has again urged people not to "listen to various rumours" after the death of a laboratory technician at a plague research centre in Siberia. He said the public should rely only on information from Russia's public health watchdog, which has given the official cause of death as pneumonia of unknown origin. The comments came as Russian officials continued to face questions over the case and its handling.The latest remarks follow renewed attention on the death at the anti-plague institute in Siberia, which has prompted concern because of the sensitive nature of the work carried out there.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 15:04 LONDON
Pakistan and Turkiye move to support Saudi deterrence against Houthis as pact takes effect
The defence arrangement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye has now been activated, with the three countries agreeing to move agreed forces and capabilities into Saudi Arabia. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting in Riyadh on Monday, according to a joint statement shared by Pakistan's Foreign Office. The statement said the committee had decided to begin practical implementation of collective-defence commitments and to ensure rapid deployment in line with approved arrangements and national legislation.The latest reporting adds that the pact, signed in August and sometimes referred to as the Mecca pact, is now in force for the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 14:34 LONDON
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Argentina says it will block Falklands offshore oil exploitation in sovereignty dispute
Argentina's foreign minister has said the government will try to stop the Falkland Islands from exploiting offshore oilfields, framing the move as part of a peaceful strategy to assert sovereignty over the territory. Pablo Quirno made the remarks at a thinktank event in Buenos Aires attended by the British ambassador to Argentina. The comments add a fresh diplomatic edge to a long-running dispute over the islands and their surrounding waters.Quirno said President Javier Milei's government had a strategy for the "peaceful" assertion of Argentine sovereignty. He accused the British government of refusing to enter negotiations over the islands and of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
ASOS customers receive hack alert as retailer faces extortion message
Thousands of ASOS customers have received a phone alert saying the online retailer has been hacked. The mobile app notification, titled "ASOS hacked," was sent on Tuesday and directed recipients to a Telegram account. The message claimed the company's Snowflake instance had been compromised and threatened to leak data unless contact was made.The alert said: "Dear ASOS DPO and IT, we have full compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it," followed by a Telegram link. The message was sent to customers through the ASOS app, according to the report.Shares in the company fell by more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 11:36 LONDON
Pentagon approves firing-squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan
The Pentagon has confirmed that former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan is to be executed by firing squad, after President Donald Trump approved the method for the man convicted over the 2009 Fort Hood attack in Texas. The decision marks a significant new step in a long-running military justice case that has remained under close scrutiny for years. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and wounding dozens more in one of the deadliest attacks ever carried out on a US military base.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the execution method was recommended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and approved by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 09:05 LONDON
Israeli ambassador in Australia calls for reset in ties on October 7 anniversary eve
Israel's ambassador to Australia has said the third anniversary of the October 7 attack is an opportunity to restore what he called the countries' traditional friendship. Hillel Newman said he hoped for a "reset" in relations, while acknowledging that ties between the two governments have become strained since 2023. His comments came ahead of commemorations on Wednesday marking the anniversary of Hamas's attack.Newman said he had come with "a lot of goodwill" and wanted to make a positive change in the relationship. He said both sides should be able to disagree without allowing those differences to dominate the wider bilateral... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 08:33 LONDON
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Europe opens lower as oil slides, euro weakens and rate-sensitive assets stay under pressure
Executive summary: European markets opened weaker, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red. The euro also slipped against the dollar, while Brent crude fell sharply and natural gas extended gains. The mix points to a market still focused on FX pressure, energy moves and the broader risk tone across Europe. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Pacific leaders press to keep fossil-fuel transition pledge intact ahead of Cop31 in Tuvalu
Pacific island leaders have urged that a global pledge to transition away from fossil fuels should not be reopened for renegotiation as they gathered in Tuvalu ahead of Cop31. The meeting brought together about 50 dignitaries, including 14 national heads, climate ministers and leaders of international agencies. It was held in the low-lying atoll nation as part of efforts to build momentum before the climate summit next month in Turkey.The gathering included Australia's prime minister, Anthony Albanese, who was among the visiting leaders on the three-hour trip to Funafuti. The visit had been promised by the Australian government last year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Tigray fighting deepens as forced recruitment claims emerge
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region has intensified, with witnesses describing forced recruitment of men and boys as the conflict spreads. The latest reports say civilians have been rounded up on streets by armed groups linked to the Tigray conflict, adding to fears of a fresh humanitarian crisis. The violence began again on 23 September after months of rising tension and has further destabilised a region already scarred by years of war.According to the reports, the renewed clashes have shattered the Pretoria peace agreement signed in November 2022 between Ethiopia's federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan and calls for immediate truce
The United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned drone strikes and other attacks on civilians in Sudan and called for an immediate ceasefire in the country's war. The resolution was adopted in Geneva as fighting intensified in North Kordofan, where the World Food Programme said an air attack hit a truck carrying food supplies and killed one person. The council also extended the mandate of its independent fact-finding mission, keeping international scrutiny on alleged abuses by both sides.The 47-member council voted 28 to 10, with nine abstentions, to renew the mission investigating violations in Sudan. The resolution demanded an immediate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 04:30 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges Past 69,900, While Hong Kong Slips and the Yen Weakens
Executive summary: Tokyo opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a sharp jump in the Nikkei 225 to 69,946.86, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell and the ASX 200 was little changed. Metals were mixed, with silver and platinum firmer but gold slightly lower, and the yen remained under pressure as USD/JPY edged higher. The move points to a market still favoring Japanese equities and selected cyclicals, even as broader Asia-Pacific sentiment stays uneven. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Bosnia election points to nationalist political realignment
Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election has produced gains for nationalist and conservative parties, according to analysts assessing the results on Sunday. The vote did not deliver major surprises in turnout patterns, but it did reinforce ethnic voting lines across the country. In Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats again swept aside its rivals.In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Darijana Filipovic of the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina won the state presidency seat. The result marks a setback for civic-oriented politics that had gained some momentum in the previous election cycle. Analysts said many voters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Europe closes lower as CAC 40 leads losses, dollar strength and firmer yields pressure risk assets
Executive summary: European equities ended the session broadly lower, with France’s CAC 40 posting the sharpest decline among the major benchmarks in the supplied data. The move came alongside a firmer US dollar, weaker euro and pound, and a mixed commodities backdrop, where silver and platinum outperformed while Brent crude, gold and palladium slipped. The pattern points to a cautious risk tone across Europe, with currency moves and energy prices adding to the pressure on exporters, banks and cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Germany intelligence chief warns of possible violent conflict with Russia amid shadow war concerns
Germany's foreign intelligence chief has warned that the country could be drawn into a violent conflict with Russia as tensions rise over what he described as a shadow war against European democracies. Martin Jaeger, who heads the Bundesnachrichtendienst, said the confrontation with Moscow had taken on a new and more dangerous dimension. He made the remarks during the annual public hearing of intelligence chiefs in parliament.Jaeger said the threat of attacks on targets in Germany remained real and imminent. He pointed to the attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in August as one example of the risks facing the country.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 16:35 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as AI chips surge, Nasdaq leads, banks and Dow lag
Executive summary: US stocks opened with a sharp split at the start of trading, led by a powerful rally in AI and chip shares that lifted the Nasdaq Composite and the broader tech complex. Defensive and rate-sensitive corners were weaker, with banks, defence stocks and the Dow Jones all under pressure. Commodities were mixed, silver and platinum advanced while gold, oil and palladium slipped, and Bitcoin extended its rebound. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
Iran oil transit speculation grows as exports through Hormuz stay elevated
A new report has added to speculation over how oil continues to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite persistent security risks. Provisional data from maritime tracking firm Kpler suggests crude exports from the wider Middle East exceeded pre-war levels on four days in the final week of September, reaching between 19.5 million and 22.5 million barrels per day. The figures come as analysts continue to weigh whether the flow of tankers is being sustained by military escort, ship-to-ship transfers, or some form of payment to secure passage.The latest discussion was prompted by comments from Michelle Brohard, Kpler's head of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Europe Opens Lower as FTSE, CAC and Euro Stoxx Slide on Firmer Dollar, Softer Oil and Mixed Metals
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower, while the DAX also slipped. The euro weakened against the dollar, Brent crude eased, and gold was little changed, creating a cautious cross-asset tone. Silver and platinum outperformed the broader commodity complex, while palladium fell. The move points to a market that is still sensitive to FX, rates and commodity signals at the start of the European session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Bosnia election: Dodik declares party victory as Cvijanović leads presidency race
Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election, after a vote shaped by economic pressure, ethnic tensions and the country's stalled path towards the European Union. With nearly 90% of votes counted, his ally Željka Cvijanović of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats was leading for one of the three seats in the tripartite presidency. Dodik also said his party would hold a "vast majority" in the assembly of Republika Srpska.According to the supplied count, Cvijanović had more than 55% of the vote and was ahead of her nearest opponent by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Former diplomats say Iran conflict is likely to worsen in coming weeks
Former Iranian and US diplomats have said the war on Iran is likely to get worse in the coming weeks, with no sign of an imminent peace deal. The discussion centred on the positions of Washington and Tehran and on whether the conflict could move toward any durable pause. The assessment was presented as a warning that the current trajectory remains unstable.Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian diplomat, said Iranian leaders do not believe US claims that the war is about nuclear weapons rather than oil. Alan Eyre, a former US diplomat, said the conflict is not heading toward a peace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Dodik calls Bosnia and Herzegovina 'dead' at final rally before election
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has described Bosnia and Herzegovina as "dead" and "an impossible country" at the final rally of his alliance before the country's October 4 election. He made the remarks in Banja Luka on Friday while speaking to supporters of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, or SNSD. The comments came as voters prepared to choose the three members of the state presidency, national parliament representatives and leaders in the country's two entities.Dodik said Bosnia and Herzegovina was "nothing more than an empty shell" for those trying to keep it alive. He is the former president of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets conditions
Iran's parliament speaker has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States accepts Tehran's conditions, sharpening an already tense dispute over one of the world's most important energy routes. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the waterway would not reopen until Iran's seven conditions, which he linked to the Islamabad memorandum, are met. He also said Washington had sent proposals through a mediator after responding to Iran's diplomatic offer.Ghalibaf said the era of "wasting time and dictating unilateral demands" was over, and insisted Iran's position was "clear and definite". He added that Iran was "present on the military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Houthis consolidate control in Mocha as civilians remain trapped
Houthi forces have taken control of the Red Sea city of Mocha, leaving thousands of civilians still in the district as conditions deteriorate, according to residents and local accounts. The city lies on Yemen's western coast, close to the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a major shipping chokepoint. People in and around Mocha say the takeover has changed daily life quickly and has deepened fears among families who did not flee.Residents said Houthi forces entered Mocha on 10 September, after which fighting shifted along the coast and some families moved towards Aden, Taiz and Lahij. One resident, Nabil, said he watched displaced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 10:04 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition rejects Houthi claim of Riyadh attack as fighting intensifies
The Saudi-led coalition has dismissed Houthi claims that they targeted Riyadh with missiles and drones, saying the allegations were misleading. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the group was trying to divert attention from its losses and growing public anger, according to the supplied report. The exchange comes as fighting between the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government forces has intensified.The Houthis said they had struck an Aramco oil facility near Riyadh and claimed the attack caused large fires. The coalition did not confirm that account in the supplied material, and no independent verification of damage or casualties was provided. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:37 LONDON
Bulgaria receives remains of Czar Samuel after more than 1,000 years
The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel have been returned to Bulgaria in a ceremony in Sofia after more than a millennium. The handover took place on Saturday and drew thousands of people to a public square in the capital. The event marked the end of years of negotiations with Greece over the repatriation of the remains.The coffin and remains were flown to Sofia on a military aircraft escorted by air force fighter jets. Bulgarian politicians from across the political spectrum attended the ceremony, which included the national anthem, a 21-gun salute and a flypast. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 21:05 LONDON
Somalia rejects alleged Israeli presence plans in Berbera
Somalia's president has said the country will not accept an Israeli presence "under any circumstances", after alleging that Israel was planning to establish a naval base in Berbera and use the city's airport. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made the remarks in an exclusive interview, framing the issue as part of wider efforts to pull Somalia into Middle East conflicts. He said Somalia would resist such moves and described the alleged plans as a challenge to the country's sovereignty.Mohamud said the alleged Israeli plans were aimed at gaining closer access to the Gulf states and Iran. He also linked them to what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
IEA says 325 million barrels released as G7 adds new diesel and crude drawdown
The International Energy Agency said member countries have now released about 325 million barrels of oil and oil-derived products from strategic reserves since March. That is more than 80% of the 400 million barrels originally pledged in the agency's collective action. The update came as G7 leaders agreed to immediately release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil in response to supply concerns.The agency said the 325 million barrels represented the amount released so far under the March commitment, leaving 75 million barrels still outstanding. The G7 did not say whether its new 100 million-barrel plan includes that remaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Alison Hammond discharged after live TV health scare and panic attack
Alison Hammond has said she has been discharged from hospital after a live television health scare that led her to leave a broadcast segment abruptly. The presenter said she is now back at home and feeling much better after being checked by medical staff. She described the episode as a panic attack that felt very real at the time.Hammond, 51, was rushed off set during a live segment on a morning television programme after she was seen clutching her chest and heard gasping for breath. The programme had been halfway through a discussion about pets when the incident happened, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 14:42 LONDON
Latin America poll finds China viewed more positively than the United States for first time since 1995
A new regional survey has found that China is now viewed more positively than the United States as a global influence across Latin America. The 2026 Latinobarometro poll, published on Friday, marks the first time since the survey began in 1995 that China has ranked ahead of the US on this measure. The findings cover 17 countries and point to a notable shift in public attitudes across the region.The survey said 65% of respondents saw China as a positive influence, compared with 57% for the United States. Support for China has risen sharply since 2020, when 48% of respondents viewed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:32 LONDON
LRA attacks resurface in eastern Central African Republic as concern grows over child abductions
Several attacks attributed to the Lord's Resistance Army have been reported in recent months in eastern and southeastern Central African Republic, according to the supplied material. The renewed violence has raised concern among Central African authorities about a possible resurgence of the Ugandan rebel group. At least 25 children have been abducted during raids on villages linked to the militia, the material says.The Lord's Resistance Army is described as a Ugandan armed group founded in 1987 by Joseph Kony, who remains wanted by the International Criminal Court. Kony has been at large for more than 20 years, and the group... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 21:00 LONDON
FlyDubai flight stabbing triggers UAE probe after emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
An Israel-bound FlyDubai aircraft carrying 174 people made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot mid-flight. The incident has triggered a formal investigation in the United Arab Emirates, where the two men have since been transferred. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also warned that any country or organisation found responsible would pay a very heavy price.Netanyahu said the attacker had undergone Islamist radicalisation, but he did not provide evidence for that claim. He said investigators were examining whether the co-pilot had been sent by anyone, while also saying the motive remained unclear. The airline... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON
US sends third carrier strike group toward Iran as military buildup widens
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group toward waters around Iran as part of a wider military buildup in the Middle East. The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday and is heading for the region, according to the supplied reporting. A day later, the Makin Island amphibious ready group also sailed from San Diego, adding more than 2,000 Marines to the deployment.US officials said the combined movement could add about 9,000 to 10,000 personnel to the region by the end of November. The Theodore Roosevelt is accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
Putin renews nuclear warning over Kaliningrad as NATO drills continue
Vladimir Putin has renewed his warning that Russia could use all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if Kaliningrad or other Russian territory comes under direct attack. He said the issue would arise if there were a direct strike on the Russian Federation, and linked the warning to what he described as escalating statements about the Baltic enclave. The comments come as NATO continues military drills near Kaliningrad, which the alliance has described as defensive exercises.The warning sharpens an already tense standoff over the Russian exclave, which lies between Poland and Lithuania. Putin said Moscow would face retaliation if... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Pilot recounts cockpit attack on Flydubai flight that landed safely in Saudi Arabia
An Indian pilot has described the moment he was attacked by his co-pilot on an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, after the aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Capt Smit Machchhar said from his hospital bed that he fought back because he could not allow everyone on board to die. He has been praised for opening the cockpit door, which allowed passengers to overpower the attacker.The flight had departed from Dubai before the incident unfolded. According to the pilot's account, the attack took place in the cockpit while the aircraft was en route to Israel. The plane later landed in Saudi Arabia,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
Malaysia deports nearly 1,500 Myanmar refugees amid stepped-up raids
Malaysia has deported nearly 1,500 refugees to Myanmar, according to details provided on Tuesday, as authorities intensify raids and detentions targeting refugee communities across the country. The move is part of a stated plan to send back at least 5,000 refugees under an agreement with Myanmar's military government. It has deepened fear among tens of thousands of Myanmar refugees still living in Malaysia, many of whom are now asking who may be next.The deportation came as immigration officials increased operations against refugee communities, with more than 50,000 refugees detained this year alone, according to the supplied report. Malaysia's home affairs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
South Korea threatens further action over Ukraine POW disclosure row
President Lee Jae Myung has threatened unspecified further action if Ukraine does not issue a public apology over the disclosure that two North Korean prisoners of war had been sent to South Korea. The dispute centres on remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the UN General Assembly last week, which Seoul says should have remained confidential. South Korean officials say the revelation has created a diplomatic row over the handling of the prisoners and the safety of their families.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, has described the matter as a diplomatic misunderstanding and said Kyiv is working to resolve... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 06:05 LONDON
FAO official says contract was not renewed after criticism of Israeli policies in Gaza
A senior official at the Food and Agriculture Organization says his contract was not renewed after he criticised Israeli policies in Gaza. Ben Davis, who had been director of rural transformation and gender equality, said he was told in July that his role would end because he had allegedly breached impartiality rules. He said the decision followed his public comments on Gaza and his involvement in weekly silent protests at the Rome-based agency.Davis said he was accused of organising moments of silence over starvation and famine in Gaza. He also said a report he worked on in May about food... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 05:32 LONDON
Finland probes suspected break-ins at MPs' homes as possible foreign interference
Finnish police are investigating multiple reports of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament in the Helsinki area. The incidents are said to have taken place over the past year, and investigators say nothing was stolen. Officials have described the case as a possible national security concern because of the people targeted and the pattern of the alleged intrusions.Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said a foreign power could be responsible, calling that possibility "very possible" and saying the matter would be taken seriously by both police and the government. He linked the issue to the risk of election interference,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
India hardens tone toward Trump administration amid tariff and terrorism disputes
India is taking a more openly critical line toward the Trump administration as tensions rise over trade, terrorism concerns and Washington's approach to Pakistan. The shift has been marked by unusually direct public remarks from Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and a more restrained description by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his latest call with Donald Trump. The developments come as domestic pressure grows on Modi over how he is handling relations with Washington.Jaishankar spoke at an event in New York this week and said Washington had been an insensitive partner to India's concerns over terrorism, had warmed to Pakistan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Iraq marks end of US-led anti-ISIS coalition mission as withdrawal completes
The US-led coalition has formally ended its anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq after more than a decade, with the final phase of the withdrawal now complete. The move was marked in Baghdad as a sovereignty milestone, while also prompting concern that armed groups aligned with Iran could gain more room to operate. The coalition had deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014, when Islamic State seized large areas of territory and triggered a wider regional security crisis.The end of the mission follows a 2024 agreement between Washington and Baghdad to wind down the coalition in stages. US troops had already... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs
The United States Senate has rejected a bill that would have required state regulators to consider shifting more of the infrastructure costs linked to data centres and other large electricity users onto those facilities. The measure failed by 57 votes to 43, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. The vote marks a setback for lawmakers seeking to address rising power bills tied to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure.The proposal, known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, had already cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month by 417 votes to three. It was described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 00:32 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
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
