Breakfast News Recap: Ebola toll tops 5,000 as US election, security and regional tensions dominate
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 5,000 deaths, with government data showing the disease has spread across eight provinces, underlining the scale of the crisis. 🔗In the Middle East and wider security picture, Oman said its maritime authorities evacuated 25 crew from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while a separate Iranian account described another tanker incident in the same waterway, adding to concern over shipping safety. 🔗 The United States also approved a $2.1bn sale of 500 Patriot PAC 3 missiles to Ukraine, although President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned deliveries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
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US voters in 39 states to decide 145 ballot measures alongside midterm elections
Voters in 39 US states are set to decide on 145 state-level ballot measures on Tuesday, alongside the midterm elections. The proposals cover a wide range of issues, including abortion, firearms, transgender rights, criminal justice, voter identification rules and citizenship requirements for local voting. The measures could change state laws directly, or alter existing policies through referendums and constitutional amendments.The largest number of proposals are in California and Colorado, which each have 14 measures on the ballot. Four states are voting on abortion-related proposals, including Idaho and Nevada. In Massachusetts, voters will decide whether to keep restrictions on firearms, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
EU adopts fourth EPF assistance measure for Mauritania worth EUR 20 million
The Council has adopted a fourth assistance measure under the European Peace Facility in support of Mauritania, with a value of EUR 20 million. The decision provides the Mauritanian armed forces with military equipment and follows three previously adopted assistance measures. According to the Council, the measures are meant to support the Mauritanian armed forces in promoting stability in the Sahel, countering the risk of destabilisation, and protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Mauritania and its civilian population. The EU's overall bilateral support for Mauritania under the EPF now stands at EUR 75 million. The EU is already providing... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
France braces for Halloween unrest as police deploy 70,000 officers
French authorities are deploying 70,000 police officers nationwide as they prepare for a fresh wave of unrest expected on Halloween. The demonstrations are being driven by anger over living costs, public services and President Emmanuel Macron's government. Officials say the risk of disorder is high after earlier riots and looting damaged shops, public buildings and businesses in cities across the country.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has said the authorities will not allow a repeat of the previous violence. He told a news conference earlier this week that "everyone is on deck to ensure an extremely firm response to any trouble" and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 02:31 LONDON
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Italy tightens security as nationwide student and union protests spread
Italy has tightened security as tens of thousands of students and union members took part in coordinated protests across the country on Friday. Marches were held in dozens of cities, with Rome, Milan and Naples among the main centres affected. The demonstrations focused on living costs, education funding, fuel prices, defence spending and the wars in the Middle East.A large police presence was deployed as the government moved to limit the risk of unrest. In Rome, security was stepped up around the Colosseum, while Milan's cathedral also received special protection. In Turin, there were small skirmishes between protesters and riot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:33 LONDON
North Korea fires around a dozen missiles as Seoul steps up surveillance
North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, according to South Korea's military, in a fresh show of force after Seoul renewed calls for talks to reduce border tensions. The missiles were launched from the eastern coastal area of Wonsan at about 12:30pm local time and travelled roughly 250 kilometres, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul said it had stepped up surveillance for any further launches and was sharing information with the United States and Japan.The launch came a day after South Korea repeated its proposal for military talks aimed at preventing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
Hebron lockdown enters seventh day as raids spread across the West Bank
Israeli forces continued raids across the occupied West Bank on Thursday as the lockdown of Hebron entered its seventh day. The latest reports also described injuries in Qalandiya refugee camp, arrests in the north and beatings in villages near Bethlehem. The operation has remained concentrated in several locations at once, with Hebron still the main centre of the wider security campaign.In Qalandiya refugee camp, just north of occupied East Jerusalem, a raid triggered clashes and left two children wounded, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The organisation said a 15-year-old boy was shot in both legs with live ammunition,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Albanian opposition disrupts parliament again amid anti-government protests
Opposition lawmakers in Albania disrupted parliament in Tirana on Thursday by setting off flares and smoke bombs inside the chamber. The interruption came as the legislature was voting on a new law governing the country's central bank. It was carried out in support of demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.Sali Berisha, the leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, and other opposition MPs stormed the chamber and tried unsuccessfully to block the vote. Berisha accused ruling lawmakers of being "criminals" and said they deserved tear gas and rubber bullets, according to remarks reported from the session. During the protest,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
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Russian drone strike hits Dnipro railway station as death toll rises to 14
Ukrainian officials now say at least 14 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro railway station on Thursday, revising an earlier toll of 13. The attack hit a location where a commuter train and a passenger train were standing, turning a major transport hub into the scene of a civilian mass-casualty incident. Images released by emergency services showed rescuers helping victims to safety and two burnt-out passenger trains with shattered windows.By early afternoon, Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha said 14 people had died and 14 others had been wounded. He said six of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
EU lawmakers press Beijing to curb exports during Beijing visit
A delegation of European lawmakers has warned China that its export-driven economic model is unsustainable for Europe, pressing for wider limits on cheap imports during a visit to Beijing. The group of 12 members of the European Parliament said the recent deal on Chinese hybrid car exports should be treated as a starting point rather than a one-off arrangement. They argued that similar measures should be extended to other industrial sectors.The warning came as the European Union's trade deficit with China reached a record €360 billion and continued to widen. German Socialist MEP Bernd Lange, who chairs the European Parliament's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:38 LONDON
US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over eastern DR Congo conflict
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's defence ministry over its alleged role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Washington says the ministry supported the M23 rebel group and is pressing Kigali to withdraw its troops from Congolese territory. The move adds fresh pressure to efforts to contain a war that has continued despite a US-brokered peace agreement.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Rwanda must halt its support for M23 and pull its forces out of eastern DRC. The Treasury said Rwanda's defence ministry directed thousands of troops to fight alongside M23, and provided weapons, equipment,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Adopted at the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on October 29, 2026 The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its fifth plenary session in Beijing from October 26 to 29, 2026. A total of 162 members and 117 alternate members of the Central Committee attended the session. Members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and leading officials from relevant departments were present at the meeting in a non-voting capacity. Some of our primary-level colleagues and a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Emergency declared after fire at Savannah River nuclear laboratory in South Carolina
An emergency was declared at the Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina after a fire broke out at the site on Wednesday evening. Officials said the incident prompted a Site Area Emergency at 5:39 pm local time, before the blaze was extinguished later the same night. The emergency was lifted at 9:45 pm after checks found no detectable radioactive contamination.A spokesperson for the US Department of Energy said one employee was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Officials also said there was no radiological contamination reported, and protective measures were lifted once the situation was brought under control. Barricades... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
Alleged Russian sabotage campaign raises escalation fears across Europe
European officials are warning that a pattern of alleged Russian activity across the continent is deepening fears of escalation. The claims include fighter jets entering the airspace of Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, suspected drones being shot down over Poland, Finland and the Baltic states, and alleged sabotage linked to the border with Belarus. The report also points to separate accusations involving the Black Sea, where Ukraine says Russian drones sank four cargo ships just outside Bulgarian territorial waters.The allegations are presented as part of what officials and analysts describe as a shadow war in Europe. In the account, Russia is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Russia says more than 600 drones launched toward Moscow overnight
Russia said air defences intercepted most of 613 drones launched toward Moscow overnight, in what officials described as a major attack on the capital. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 231 of the unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed on approach to the city, while the rest were neutralised on distant approaches between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The incident was described as the latest in a series of major drone assaults targeting the Moscow region.According to the reported figures, the attack unfolded over several hours and involved a large number of drones approaching the city from different directions. The mayor said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
UN experts condemn police force in French student protests amid mass arrests
United Nations experts have criticised the French authorities over what they described as the excessive use of force against nationwide student protests. In a statement on Wednesday, the experts said the scale of arrests and detention, affecting several thousand people and mainly minors, appeared disproportionate and risked discouraging peaceful assembly. The protests have been continuing since mid-September and have spread beyond school-related grievances to wider anger over the cost of living.The experts said the response had been too heavily focused on security, even though authorities had launched several initiatives in October to try to open dialogue with students. Among those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 23:02 LONDON
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UN vote on Cuba embargo support falls to 30-year low amid diplomatic row
The United Nations General Assembly has again voted to call for an end to the United States embargo on Cuba, but support for the resolution has fallen to its lowest level in more than 30 years. The measure passed with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions, according to the tally released after the session in New York. That is the weakest level of support since 1995, and well below last year's backing from more than 160 countries.The vote is nonbinding, but it is closely watched as a measure of international opinion on the long-running dispute. Germany, Italy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Australia partly releases secret inquiry into SAS culture and command failures in Afghanistan
Australia has partly released the findings of a long-secret military inquiry into the culture and command structure of its Special Air Service regiment during the war in Afghanistan. The executive summary says deep systemic problems inside the SAS, together with failures higher up the chain of command, helped create conditions in which alleged war crimes could occur. The report was completed years ago but has only now been made public in summary form.The inquiry found what it described as an "abandonment of curiosity" within the Australian Defence Force leadership and an "inversion of authority" inside SAS units. It said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Germany and Japan deepen economic-security cooperation in Tokyo
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo, with both sides using the visit to set out a closer economic-security partnership. It was Merz's first visit to Japan as chancellor, and the two leaders issued joint statements on economic security and future technologies. Their message focused on reducing dependence on vulnerable supply chains and strengthening cooperation between two of the world's largest economies.The joint statement said both leaders expressed deep concern about the growing use of economic coercion, including arbitrary export restrictions and retaliatory measures affecting critical raw materials. They also rejected non-market-based practices that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:38 LONDON
UK budget due as Healey sets out first fiscal plan under Burnham
The United Kingdom is due to hear its first budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday, with Chancellor John Healey scheduled to present the statement in parliament at 12.30 GMT. The announcement comes as the government faces high inflation, rising living costs and pressure over energy bills and debt servicing. It is being framed as a major test of how the new administration balances household support with fiscal restraint.Healey has said the budget will move "money and power out of Westminster and into every postcode around Britain", while also keeping borrowing under control. In a speech last month, he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 11:08 LONDON
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Serbian police kill attacker outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade as threat level rises
Serbian police shot dead a young man outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in the early hours of Wednesday after what officials described as a terrorist attack. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the suspect rushed at a police officer with two knives, leaving the officer with a minor wound to the face. The embassy was closed at the time, and no Israeli personnel were injured.Dacic said the attacker was a Serbian citizen and a minor who had been under security monitoring because he was known to support Islamic State. He said investigators were still working to identify the suspect formally,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Africa's unprecedented Ebola outbreak could reach the UK, health official warns
Africa's top public health body has warned that the current Ebola outbreak could spread beyond the continent, including to the UK, as the number of confirmed cases has reached 10,000 and deaths have climbed to almost 5,000. Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said the geographic spread of the outbreak was unprecedented and that three African regions have now been affected. He said countries outside Africa should not assume they are safe unless they strengthen preparedness and treatment capacity.Kaseya compared the situation with the early stages of Covid-19, saying some countries initially believed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
DRC Ebola outbreak crosses 10,000 cases amid attack on health workers
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, according to the latest figures cited by health officials. The milestone comes as the country also records nearly 5,000 deaths from the ongoing outbreak, which began in mid-May. Officials say the outbreak is now the largest on record in the DRC and the second largest ever recorded globally.The new figures follow an attack on health workers responding to an Ebola alert that left one nurse dead and another injured. The assault took place in Bafwasende, in eastern Tshopo province, while the workers were carrying out response duties. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
Australia and others back ICC staff as Trump sanctions intensify
Australia and other countries are providing support to International Criminal Court staff as the Trump administration steps up sanctions against the tribunal, a senior court official has said. ICC deputy prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan said the help has come both publicly and through quiet diplomacy behind closed doors. She said the court is trying to shield staff from the financial impact of the measures while keeping its work going.Ms Khan is visiting Canberra and Brisbane this week for talks with jurists and officials from Australia and the Pacific. She said the latest sanctions are designed to cut the court off... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 03:37 LONDON
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Congo Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 confirmed cases as deaths near half of total
A nurse helping to treat Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been killed in an attack by a machete-armed group, adding to the strain on a response already under pressure. The worker was operating in Bafwasende and had been raising awareness about the Bundibugyo strain, according to the supplied report. Health officials said a second medical worker was also targeted in the same incident.The latest government data cited in the supplied material says the outbreak has now infected 10,060 people and killed 4,887 since it was declared in May. The same report says the disease is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Poland and UK sign three-year defence cooperation plan in Warsaw
Poland and the United Kingdom have signed a three-year defence cooperation plan in Warsaw, setting out closer work on military technology, exercises and air defence. The agreement was announced after a bilateral meeting between Poland's deputy prime minister and defence minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and the UK's defence secretary, Wes Streeting. Polish officials said the plan follows a treaty adopted a few months earlier between the two countries.According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, the cooperation will cover new technologies, artificial intelligence, drones, anti-drone systems and modern deterrence measures. He also said the two sides will continue traditional exercises aimed at building capabilities and improving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Iran and Qatar leaders meet in Moscow on energy and diplomacy
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has met Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Moscow, where the two leaders discussed energy cooperation and bilateral relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, according to Iranian state media. It comes as Doha continues to play a mediation role in regional tensions involving Iran and the United States.Iranian state television said the leaders reviewed the current state of relations between Tehran and Doha and stressed the importance of expanding political and economic ties. They also discussed ways to use existing capacities to deepen bilateral cooperation,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:05 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted three ballistic missiles and four drones launched by the Houthis toward Saudi Arabia. The coalition said the missiles were aimed at the kingdom's Eastern Province, while the drones were headed toward southern regions. Saudi civil defence issued emergency alerts in the Eastern Province and Al Kharj Governorate before later lifting them.Colonel Turki al-Maliki, the coalition spokesperson, said the interceptions caused no casualties. He added that the coalition had also reported the destruction of three additional drones over Riyadh and the southern region on Monday evening. After the alerts were lifted, civil defence urged residents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
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EU budget fight intensifies over Ukraine's €70 billion 2027 shortfall
The European Union's next seven-year budget talks have been pulled deeper into the debate over Ukraine financing after leaders validated a €70 billion shortfall in Kyiv's 2027 needs. The issue has now become part of the bloc's wider budget negotiations, with officials warning that the two files are becoming politically intertwined even if they remain separate on paper. The latest discussions are centred in Brussels, where the European Commission has been asked to prepare financing options.A special summit planned for November has also been extended to two days to allow more time for the Ukraine discussion. According to the supporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
US military bans BYD vehicles at Kadena airbase in Japan over security concerns
The US military has barred vehicles made by Chinese electric car maker BYD from Kadena airbase in Okinawa, Japan, citing security concerns. The restriction took effect this week at one of America's largest overseas bases. It applies not only to privately owned cars, but also to taxis and delivery vehicles entering the installation.A spokesperson for the US Air Force 18th Wing at Kadena said the vehicles present an "unacceptable and unmitigable risk" to personnel and the mission. Security staff at the base gates have been instructed to stop BYD vehicles and turn drivers away, according to the report. The military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
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UK to suspend import taxes on more than 100 everyday goods in pre-Budget package
The UK government says it will remove or suspend import taxes on more than 100 products, including marmalade and gherkins, as part of a pre-Budget package aimed at easing pressure on household budgets. The measures are being presented as a set of "everyday fixes" designed to give families "breathing space" on living costs. The announcement comes ahead of the chancellor's Budget statement on Wednesday.According to the government, the tariff changes will apply to more than 100 "family favourite" products and could save households up to £21 a year when combined with existing suspensions on items such as pasta, fruit juice... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
US Marine indicted over murder and robbery of woman in Okinawa
Japanese prosecutors have indicted a US Marine over the killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa, in a case that has drawn public anger and renewed scrutiny of troop conduct on the island. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, was stationed at US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma when he was accused of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital. Prosecutors indicted him on 25 October, according to court officials cited in reports.The indictment alleges that Ballard strangled Yagi with a telephone cord before stealing her backpack and wallet on 3 October. Reports say security footage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 14:35 LONDON
Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 UK properties without power as clean-up continues
Around 90,000 properties in the United Kingdom were still without power on Monday after Storm Boelo battered parts of Scotland and northern England over the weekend. The storm also caused flooding and property damage, while repair crews continued work in difficult conditions. Strong winds and rain were forecast to continue on Monday, adding to the disruption.The Energy Networks Association said the remaining outages were concentrated in affected areas after a tough weekend for the network. Its chief executive, Leo Slade, said sustained winds of 50 to 85mph were hampering efforts to reconnect homes and businesses safely. He said engineers could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 09:05 LONDON
Serbia election shock as Student List wins outright majority and SNS heads into opposition
The Student List has won Serbia's parliamentary election with 140 of the 250 seats, securing an outright majority and pushing the Serbian Progressive Party into opposition for the first time in almost 14 years. The result marks a dramatic break with the political order that has dominated the country since 2012. It also confirms that the student-led movement has moved from protest politics into direct control of parliament.The Serbian Progressive Party won 104 seats, according to the figures in the supporting material, leaving it well short of power after years of dominance under Aleksandar Vučić and his political bloc. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
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Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for returnees from DR Congo
Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to undergo a 21-day quarantine as it tightens precautions against Ebola. The measure was announced in Kampala by Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi on Sunday, alongside stronger screening at Entebbe International Airport and land crossings. Officials also said incoming travellers must complete contact forms so they can be reached if needed.The Health Ministry said returnees with a travel history to the DRC will have to pay for their quarantine. Uganda says it currently has no active Ebola infections after ending its own outbreak in July. The country declared the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
France sees nationwide protest clashes as police arrest nearly 1,000 people
Clashes erupted across France on Sunday as protesters took to the streets in demonstrations over the cost of living. Police arrested nearly 1,000 people as unrest spread through several major cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nantes. The protests came a week after earlier marches that turned violent and prompted a stronger security response from the government.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said officers faced what he described as an extremely elevated level of violence from black-clad ultra-left extremists. Riot police used tear gas in the capital and in other cities as authorities tried to contain disorder and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
France protests turn violent for a second day amid nearly 1,000 arrests
Police used tear gas and water cannon in several French cities as protests over cost of living and school conditions turned confrontational again. The latest unrest included clashes in Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux, according to the supplied material. The episode forms part of a wider wave of demonstrations across France that has continued to draw heavy policing.The confirmed figures in the new material point to nearly 1,000 arrests, while earlier reporting in the supplied rows said around 400,000 people took part nationwide and around 70,000 officers were deployed. The same rows also said the Interior Ministry reported nearly 1,000 arrests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 22:31 LONDON
US on alert over alleged advanced-stage Iranian plots against Americans abroad
United States intelligence agencies have warned that Iranian plots to target US personnel overseas have reached advanced stages, according to a memo cited by officials. The warning has prompted Washington to place staff on high alert across parts of the Middle East and to reduce its diplomatic presence in the region. The development comes amid already elevated tensions between the United States and Iran.The memo was sent by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the supplied report. It says US agencies have received intelligence indicating that Iran has substantially increased efforts to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Rubio urges Cubans to contact CIA as US pressure on Havana intensifies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly urged Cubans seeking political change to work with the CIA, in a message that Cuban officials quickly mocked as Washington stepped up pressure on Havana. In a post on X, Rubio said the time was right for people in Cuba to act and described a "discreet partnership with the CIA" as a way to create positive change. The appeal came as the Trump administration continued a broader campaign of economic, political and legal pressure on the island.Rubio's message referred to what he called failed promises, corruption and the privileged lives of only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
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