Two US service members missing during Morocco military drills
Two US service members remain missing in south-western Morocco after taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercise, according to the US Africa Command.The pair were reported missing on Saturday near the Cap Draa Training Area, close to the city of Tan Tan.A search and rescue operation involving ground, air and maritime resources is under way.US, Moroccan and other participating forces are involved in the effort, and officials said the incident remains under investigation.The command said on Sunday that the search is ongoing and that its focus is on the service members and their families.The case matters because African... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
EU Faces €27bn Energy Bill Amid US-Israeli Conflict with Iran, von der Leyen Warns
The European Union is confronting an additional €27 billion energy bill after two months of conflict stemming from the US-Israeli war against Iran, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on 29 April.Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, von der Leyen highlighted the disruption to oil and gas supplies as the primary cause of the increased costs.She urged member states to diversify their energy sources to mitigate risks associated with prolonged conflict and potential blockades of the Strait of Hormuz.Von der Leyen emphasized that this marks the second energy crisis within four years, underscoring the EU's vulnerability due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 14:33 LONDON
