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US midterms deliver historic firsts as Democrats win control of Congress US midterms deliver historic firsts as Democrats win control of Congress

US midterms deliver historic firsts as Democrats win control of Congress

The 2026 US midterm elections have produced a series of historic firsts alongside a major shift in control of Congress. Democrats won both the House of Representatives and the Senate, marking a significant setback for President Donald Trump and his party. The result also opened the way for what would likely be the first Black speaker of the House.The election night tally brought several barrier-breaking victories into focus as results were confirmed across multiple states. Voters elected the country's first Black female governor, the first Native American female governor, the first Native female senator and the first openly gay male... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:30 LONDON

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EU defence readiness at risk despite record spending, leaked draft warns EU defence readiness at risk despite record spending, leaked draft warns

EU defence readiness at risk despite record spending, leaked draft warns

The European Union's ambition to be militarily ready by 2030 is at risk, according to a leaked draft of the European Commission's work programme. The document says Europe faces growing pressure on its external borders and critical infrastructure, with hybrid threats singled out as a major concern. It is expected to be endorsed and published by the Commission on Wednesday, setting out priorities for 2027.The eight-page draft says there is unprecedented political will and a surge in defence spending, but argues that this has not yet produced forces that are deployable, sustainable and interoperable. It says the bloc must do... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:07 LONDON
Democrats win control of both chambers in US midterms after key Republican seat flips Democrats win control of both chambers in US midterms after key Republican seat flips

Democrats win control of both chambers in US midterms after key Republican seat flips

Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the US midterm elections, according to results reported on Wednesday. The party secured a series of gains in Republican-held seats across Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Michigan and Kansas, marking a significant setback for President Donald Trump and his party. Counting was still continuing in some races, but the outcome has already shifted control of Congress.The reported results show Democrats winning 228 seats in the House so far, with leads in 34 more races, according to the tally cited in the supplied material. In the Senate, Democrats... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:00 LONDON
Democrats gain ground in U.S. midterms as Texas Senate race is projected Democrats gain ground in U.S. midterms as Texas Senate race is projected

Democrats gain ground in U.S. midterms as Texas Senate race is projected

James Talarico's victory in the Texas Senate race has been projected, adding to a broader Democratic showing in the U.S. midterm elections. Supporters reacted with cheers as the result was announced at an election-night gathering, where the mood was described as jubilant. If confirmed, it would make Talarico the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from Texas since 1988.The projection comes as Democrats are reported to have taken control of both chambers of Congress, marking a significant shift in Washington. In the Texas contest, supporters celebrated what they saw as a historic breakthrough in a state long dominated by... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 10:01 LONDON
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EU to lead urgent Brussels talks on Ukraine support as winter pressure grows EU to lead urgent Brussels talks on Ukraine support as winter pressure grows

EU to lead urgent Brussels talks on Ukraine support as winter pressure grows

The European Commission is set to hold talks in Brussels with the United States, France, Germany, Britain, NATO and the World Bank on support for Ukraine. The discussions are focused on how to help Kyiv through the winter and how to back the US-led peace process, with upcoming negotiations due in Abu Dhabi. The meeting comes as European officials seek to keep diplomatic momentum moving while the war continues to place pressure on Ukraine's energy system and transport routes.According to the supplied report, US negotiators are expected to meet their European partners in Brussels, with the talks linked to the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 09:32 LONDON

Breakfast News Recap: US midterms flip Congress as Hormuz tensions and Ukraine war escalate

Democrats have seized control of both chambers of the US Congress in a sweeping midterm result that marks a major rebuke to President Donald Trump, with projections showing wins in the Senate and House and a string of surprise state level gains. The party’s haul includes flips in Texas, Georgia, Maine, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina, while Republicans held Florida and other key races. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The Senate picture was transformed by several high profile contests, including James Talarico’s victory in Texas, Troy Jackson’s win in... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 04 Nov 2026 08:47 LONDON
Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate seat as Susan Collins concedes after nearly three decades Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate seat as Susan Collins concedes after nearly three decades

Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate seat as Susan Collins concedes after nearly three decades

Democrat Troy Jackson has won Maine's US Senate race, flipping a seat that Republicans had held for 30 years. Susan Collins conceded the contest early on Wednesday, bringing an end to nearly three decades in the chamber for the longtime Republican senator. The result marks one of the most closely watched races in the country and a notable shift in a state that has often been competitive at the federal level.Jackson, a former Maine Senate president and labour organiser, entered the race in July and built his campaign around economic concerns and government accountability. Collins, who has served in the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 07:36 LONDON
Democrats regain control of the US Senate as Texas delivers major upset Democrats regain control of the US Senate as Texas delivers major upset

Democrats regain control of the US Senate as Texas delivers major upset

Democrats have regained control of the US Senate after projected wins in a series of closely fought midterm races across several states. The latest and most striking result came in Texas, where James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in what was described as a major upset. The outcome adds to a broader Democratic sweep that has shifted control of Congress.Talarico's victory is the first time a Democrat has won a US Senate seat in Texas since 1988. He campaigned on the rising cost of living and emerged from relative obscurity to become a central figure in the race. The contest... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 05:59 LONDON
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South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades

South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades

Democrat Annie Andrews is projected to have won South Carolina's Senate race, in what would be the party's first victory in the state in 28 years. The former paediatrician was on course to defeat Republican candidate Darline Graham in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to projections cited by the BBC's US partner CBS. If confirmed, the result would mark a significant political shift in a state that has been firmly Republican in recent federal elections.Graham was appointed to the seat in July after the sudden death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, and entered the race with the backing of President... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 05:08 LONDON
Ohio elects Amy Acton governor as Sherrod Brown returns to the Senate Ohio elects Amy Acton governor as Sherrod Brown returns to the Senate

Ohio elects Amy Acton governor as Sherrod Brown returns to the Senate

Democrat Amy Acton has been elected governor of Ohio, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a race that drew national attention. The result makes her the first woman ever elected to the office and the first Democrat to become governor of the state since 2006. In a separate statewide contest, Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated Republican Jon Husted to return to the US Senate.The governor's race was one of the most expensive of the cycle, with spending topping an unprecedented $100m. Acton, a physician who served as outgoing Republican Governor Mike DeWine's top health official, faced repeated criticism over her handling of... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 05:05 LONDON
Democrats win surprise Senate pickups in North and South Carolina Democrats win surprise Senate pickups in North and South Carolina

Democrats win surprise Senate pickups in North and South Carolina

Democrats have won surprise Senate races in North Carolina and South Carolina, according to projections from multiple outlets, in a result that strengthens their path to control of the chamber in the US midterm elections. The two victories came as Republicans went into Tuesday holding a 53-47 majority and needing to defend several seats across the country. The results were described as a setback for President Donald Trump and his party in a contest that remains close overall.In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper was projected to defeat Trump-backed Republican Michael Whatley, giving Democrats a crucial pickup in a state that... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 03:59 LONDON
Keisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia governor, making US history Keisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia governor, making US history

Keisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia governor, making US history

Keisha Lance Bottoms has won the Georgia governor's race, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in the United States. The Democrat defeated Republican Rick Jackson in a contest that drew national attention because of its scale, its spending and its historic outcome. Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor and adviser to former US President Joe Biden, will succeed outgoing Republican Governor Brian Kemp, who is leaving office in January because of term limits.The result was reported after a campaign in which Jackson spent more than $200m of his personal fortune in an effort to win the state. Bottoms was helped... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 02:59 LONDON

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Ossoff projected to hold Georgia Senate seat as midterm picture takes shape Ossoff projected to hold Georgia Senate seat as midterm picture takes shape

Ossoff projected to hold Georgia Senate seat as midterm picture takes shape

Jon Ossoff is projected to hold Georgia's US Senate seat, defeating Republican challenger Mike Collins in one of the first major midterm calls of the night. The result keeps the closely watched swing state in Democratic hands and adds to the early picture emerging from the election. Georgia remains one of the most politically important battlegrounds in the country, and the race was being watched for its possible effect on control of Congress.According to the supplied reporting, Ossoff made the rising cost of living a central issue in his campaign, while Collins blamed inflation on former President Joe Biden and... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 02:00 LONDON
Jon Ossoff wins Georgia US Senate race, securing second term Jon Ossoff wins Georgia US Senate race, securing second term

Jon Ossoff wins Georgia US Senate race, securing second term

Democratic US Senator Jon Ossoff has won re-election in Georgia, securing a second term in one of the most closely watched contests of the midterm cycle. He defeated Republican Congressman Mike Collins in a race that carried major significance for control of the Senate. The result gives Democrats a key seat as they try to retake the chamber.Ossoff, who has served in the Senate since 2021, campaigned on affordability, healthcare and government accountability. Collins focused on the president's agenda, immigration enforcement and reducing the size of government. With 38% of votes counted, Ossoff was ahead with 63% and Collins had... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 01:30 LONDON
US Justice Department expands Alaska Senate election probe as target letters are sent US Justice Department expands Alaska Senate election probe as target letters are sent

US Justice Department expands Alaska Senate election probe as target letters are sent

The US Justice Department has expanded its investigation into allegations tied to Alaska's US Senate race, sending target letters to several people, including attorney Marc Elias. The move marks a new stage in a politically charged probe that has focused on claims that Democrats backed a spoiler candidate to confuse voters. The investigation is unfolding as the state's Senate contest remains pivotal in the fight for control of the chamber.Elias said in a statement that he was being targeted on Election Day and rejected the inquiry as a sham investigation. Federal prosecutors have told recipients of the letters that they... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 01:03 LONDON
Zelenskyy says Abu Dhabi talks could open path to Putin meeting Zelenskyy says Abu Dhabi talks could open path to Putin meeting

Zelenskyy says Abu Dhabi talks could open path to Putin meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he hopes upcoming United States-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi will lead to a three-way meeting of leaders that includes Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking in Berlin alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Zelenskyy said the adviser-level discussions scheduled for November 10 and 11 are part of a broader diplomatic effort to end the war. He said he sees the talks as a possible step toward a leaders' format if the wider process advances.Merz used the same appearance to press Moscow to engage more seriously in ceasefire and peace negotiations. He said it was... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 16:29 LONDON

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Black Sea drone attacks on commercial shipping raise food security concerns Black Sea drone attacks on commercial shipping raise food security concerns

Black Sea drone attacks on commercial shipping raise food security concerns

Commercial shipping in the Black Sea has faced a sharp escalation in drone attacks, with at least nine vessels targeted off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria in October. The incidents have added a maritime security dimension to the wider war between Russia and Ukraine and have raised concern about the safety of grain and other cargoes moving through the region. The attacks have also drawn attention because they took place close to the waters of two NATO members.The supporting material says most of the vessels hit were commercial ships rather than military targets. Those vessels were carrying goods such... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 15:29 LONDON
Poland says it foiled attempted provocation near Russian border as security operation continues Poland says it foiled attempted provocation near Russian border as security operation continues

Poland says it foiled attempted provocation near Russian border as security operation continues

Poland says it prevented an attempted provocation overnight near its border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, after security forces reported suspicious movement shortly after midnight. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said individuals carrying flashlights were seen in the border area, but no incident was allowed to develop. He said the authorities acted quickly once the Border Guard passed on the alert.Tusk said police, the military, border guards and intelligence services have been carrying out additional security activity in Poland's north-east, including the Warmia-Masuria and Podlaskie regions. He also said extra police and other troops, including counter-terrorism units, had recently been sent to... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 14:04 LONDON
Britain and France lead Poland exercise rehearsing Ukraine deployment as details firm up Britain and France lead Poland exercise rehearsing Ukraine deployment as details firm up

Britain and France lead Poland exercise rehearsing Ukraine deployment as details firm up

The first major exercise of the Multinational Force Ukraine is due to run in Poland from November 9 to 22, with Britain and France leading the drill. The exercise, called Koalicja, will bring together 2,800 personnel from 11 nations and is intended to test how a multinational force could support Ukraine after the war ends. It is being presented as a practical rehearsal for logistics, air support and wider security guarantees rather than a combat mission.About 300 British troops will take part, including soldiers from the Army's 7 Brigade, known as the Desert Rats. RAF Typhoons and a Voyager refuelling... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 08:04 LONDON

Day News Recap: Crypto shock, regional conflict and election tensions dominate a crowded global news day

Binance said users withdrew $3.6 billion after the record crypto hack, with the exchange processing $4.649 billion in withdrawals and $1.01 billion in deposits between 06:00 and 15:30 GMT as services resumed in phases. The figures left a net outflow of about $3.6 billion and underscored the scale of the disruption. 🔗In the Middle East, violence continued on several fronts. Israeli strikes in Gaza killed eight people in two separate attacks, while Israeli forces withdrew from a neighbourhood in Hebron after a 10 day operation, allowing displaced Palestinian residents to begin returning home. Israel also extended its ban on Al... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 02 Nov 2026 18:31 LONDON
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UK Royal Navy intercepts Russian vessels in British waters as monitoring continues UK Royal Navy intercepts Russian vessels in British waters as monitoring continues

UK Royal Navy intercepts Russian vessels in British waters as monitoring continues

Royal Navy ships and helicopters have intercepted and tracked three Russian vessels in British waters, including in the English Channel and around Scottish waters. The operation involved monitoring a Russian intelligence-gathering ship, a frigate and a landing ship as they moved close to UK waters over several weeks. The latest details add clearer timing and attribution to an already developing maritime security operation.According to the supplied report, Merlin helicopters tracked the intelligence ship Viktor Leonov from September 29 to October 8 while it monitored NATO allied training from the outer Hebrides. A Royal Navy destroyer, Dauntless, was also tasked with... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 14:02 LONDON
Iran says Hormuz could reopen in two days if US meets conditions amid ongoing mediation Iran says Hormuz could reopen in two days if US meets conditions amid ongoing mediation

Iran says Hormuz could reopen in two days if US meets conditions amid ongoing mediation

Iran says it could restore security to the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States accepts a set of political and security conditions, in the latest signal that indirect contacts between the two sides are continuing. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the proposal had first been put to Washington through Qatar in September with a seven-day timeline, but that the period could now be shortened. He said the change showed what he described as Iran's good-faith approach.Baghaei said an exchange of messages was still under way through mediators and that any next step depended on Washington... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 11:59 LONDON

Breakfast News Recap: Binance outflows, Gaza strikes and cyberattacks mark a tense global morning

Binance said users withdrew $3.6bn after a record hack, even as the exchange resumed services in phases and processed $4.649bn in withdrawals and $1.01bn in deposits over the day, leaving a net outflow of about $3.6bn. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed eight people in two separate attacks, while the ceasefire remained fragile and violence continued despite the truce. 🔗 Iran also warned that any future war with the United States could last longer than the last round of fighting, after Donald Trump said Washington could carry out more strikes. 🔗Israeli forces kept up a siege on... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 02 Nov 2026 08:44 LONDON
US Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke at Son's Hockey Game US Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke at Son's Hockey Game

US Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke at Son's Hockey Game

US Senator Chris Murphy has been taken to hospital after suffering a stroke on Saturday, according to his team. The Connecticut Democrat was at his son's hockey game when he began feeling numbness in his arm and was taken for medical treatment. His team said doctors were encouraged by his progress and that he was awake and alert.The 53-year-old was later found to have experienced a stroke in hospital, his team said in a statement shared with US media. They said they were optimistic he would make a full recovery. Murphy is not up for re-election in this midterms cycle,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 05:29 LONDON

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Bulgaria runoff exit polls put Iotova ahead amid Black Sea security concerns Bulgaria runoff exit polls put Iotova ahead amid Black Sea security concerns

Bulgaria runoff exit polls put Iotova ahead amid Black Sea security concerns

Exit polls from Bulgaria's presidential runoff show acting president Iliana Iotova ahead of challenger Andrey Gyurov, with three polls putting her on about 51% against roughly 44% for her rival. If the result is confirmed when official counting is completed on Monday, Iotova would become Bulgaria's first elected female president. The presidency is largely ceremonial, but the result would still carry political significance in a country watching both domestic politics and regional security closely.The vote took place on Sunday, with exit polls indicating turnout of about 27% to 29%, slightly higher than the first round last week, which had a... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 21:32 LONDON
Alaska Senate race certification fight after US judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit Alaska Senate race certification fight after US judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit

Alaska Senate race certification fight after US judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit

A federal judge in Alaska has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to stop the state from certifying the results of the upcoming US Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The ruling came just two days before the November 3 midterm election, which will help determine control of the US Congress. Sullivan has separately said he will accept the election outcome.US District Court Judge Sharon Gleason said the case was infeasible because many voters had already cast ballots and those ballots had been commingled, making it impossible to identify individual voters. In her ruling, she said the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 18:59 LONDON
Venezuela military bombardment against ELN in Apure border area leaves several dead, NGO says Venezuela military bombardment against ELN in Apure border area leaves several dead, NGO says

Venezuela military bombardment against ELN in Apure border area leaves several dead, NGO says

A military bombardment against the National Liberation Army, known as the ELN, has left several people dead near Venezuela's border with Colombia, according to a human rights group. The incident was reported in rural Apure state in the south-west of Venezuela, an area long affected by armed-group activity. Video seen by reporters showed bodies on the ground, fallen trees and the ruins of what appeared to be a camp.The NGO Fundaredes said one of its coordinators saw the first nine dead after the attack. Its director, Javier Tarazona, said this was the first Venezuelan bombardment against the ELN. The group... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 02:02 LONDON
Alaska Senate ballot-name dispute triggers Justice Department probe Alaska Senate ballot-name dispute triggers Justice Department probe

Alaska Senate ballot-name dispute triggers Justice Department probe

A dispute over two candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot has escalated into a federal investigation and a wider political row in the United States. The ballot in next week's midterm elections includes the incumbent Republican senator Dan Sullivan and another candidate, Daniel J Sullivan Jr, a retired teacher with no prior political experience. The controversy centres on allegations that Democratic aides helped recruit candidates with similar names in an effort to split votes and influence the result.The allegations were first reported earlier this week and have since prompted President Donald Trump to order a Justice Department investigation... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
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Flavio Bolsonaro says he fled Brazil for the United States amid persecution claims Flavio Bolsonaro says he fled Brazil for the United States amid persecution claims

Flavio Bolsonaro says he fled Brazil for the United States amid persecution claims

Flavio Bolsonaro has said he secretly left Brazil for the United States, claiming he was the target of persecution in a case linked to a money-laundering investigation. In a video message posted on social media late on Friday, he said he had arrived in Florida after travelling through Argentina and Ecuador. He gave no detailed explanation of how he left the country, but said the decision was made without anyone knowing.Bolsonaro said his Brazilian passports had been cancelled as part of the investigation, and that police informed him on Monday while he was leaving a visit to his father, former... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
Egypt press crackdown intensifies after U.S. military aid waiver, senator says Egypt press crackdown intensifies after U.S. military aid waiver, senator says

Egypt press crackdown intensifies after U.S. military aid waiver, senator says

A senior Democratic senator has linked a renewed crackdown on independent journalism in Egypt to the Trump administration's decision to waive human rights conditions on part of U.S. military funding. Chris Murphy, who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the move amounted to abandoning the Egyptian people. He said the pressure on journalists intensified after the money was released.Murphy made the comments at the Middle East Institute in Washington this week. He said he had no doubt the two developments were connected. The U.S.State Department said it waived conditions on a portion of military aid to Egypt in... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON
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EU countries pledge diesel reserve releases amid winter supply fears EU countries pledge diesel reserve releases amid winter supply fears

EU countries pledge diesel reserve releases amid winter supply fears

Eleven European Union countries have pledged to release 20.5 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves by the end of January 2027, as concerns grow over winter fuel supplies. The move comes amid renewed instability in the Middle East and follows pressure from the Group of Seven and the International Energy Agency for governments to act on energy security. The pledge was presented at a meeting of energy ministers in Luxembourg on 29 October.Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden are among the governments taking part. According to a joint declaration seen by Euronews,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 10:59 LONDON
EUFOR Chinook crash in Bosnia kills four Italian nationals as investigation continues EUFOR Chinook crash in Bosnia kills four Italian nationals as investigation continues

EUFOR Chinook crash in Bosnia kills four Italian nationals as investigation continues

EUFOR has confirmed that four Italian nationals were killed when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Brcko region. The aircraft went down on Thursday in a flat field about 180 kilometres north of Sarajevo, according to the mission. Eleven people were injured in the crash and are being treated in stable condition.The force said the helicopter was carrying personnel on a training operation when the accident happened. Italian officials said all those on board were Italian nationals, and the Italian defence ministry identified the dead as two soldiers and two Red Cross volunteers. A... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Putin warns Russia is ready for war with Europe as tensions rise Putin warns Russia is ready for war with Europe as tensions rise

Putin warns Russia is ready for war with Europe as tensions rise

President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia is "ready for war" with Europe, while saying Moscow does not want such a conflict. He made the remarks amid heightened rhetoric over Western preparations for a possible confrontation by 2030 and growing concern about tensions in the Black Sea. Putin said that if matters go too far, "there will be no winners at all." The Russian president said he supported steps to restore relations with European countries, but accused the West of escalating tensions.He said Western governments had failed to achieve what he described as a strategic defeat for Russia, and argued... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
NATO allies fear delay in US Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine amid midterm pressure NATO allies fear delay in US Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine amid midterm pressure

NATO allies fear delay in US Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine amid midterm pressure

NATO allies are increasingly pessimistic that Ukraine will receive additional US-made Patriot interceptor missiles before next week's US midterm elections. The concern centres on whether the systems will be approved and released in time, or whether the decision will be pushed back. The uncertainty comes as Ukraine says its air defences are under severe strain from repeated Russian attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the country is still waiting for approval from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for more interceptors. NATO sources described the situation as unpredictable, saying allies do not know whether the missiles will be released or when... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON

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Trump demands Alaska Senate candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme Trump demands Alaska Senate candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme

Trump demands Alaska Senate candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme

US President Donald Trump has called for the removal and prosecution of two candidates in Alaska's Senate race, accusing Democrats of trying to mislead voters through an alleged ballot scheme. His comments came after a newspaper investigation reported efforts linked to Democratic operatives to recruit namesake candidates in the contest. The dispute centres on Alaska's ranked-choice system, where voters rank candidates by preference and lower-ranked votes can be transferred if no one wins outright.Trump made the accusation in posts on Truth Social on Wednesday, saying the alleged conduct amounted to "voter fraud at the highest level". He named Mary Peltola... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Alleged Russian sabotage campaign raises escalation fears across Europe Alleged Russian sabotage campaign raises escalation fears across Europe

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 360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
UK orders departments to cut capital budgets to help fill defence funding gap UK orders departments to cut capital budgets to help fill defence funding gap

UK orders departments to cut capital budgets to help fill defence funding gap

The UK government has told every department to find 1% cuts in their capital budgets to help cover a £4.7bn shortfall in the Defence Investment Plan. The move adds fresh pressure on ministers to explain how they will meet higher defence-spending targets in the years ahead. It also comes after earlier reductions were already made this year to help fund the first stage of the plan.The funding gap sits within a wider programme that has an overall price tag of £15bn, of which £10.3bn was already covered through earlier budget changes. Capital budgets are used for long-term investment rather than... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Poland chosen to host €227m Patriot missile maintenance centre Poland chosen to host €227m Patriot missile maintenance centre

Poland chosen to host €227m Patriot missile maintenance centre

Poland has been selected to host a European maintenance centre for PAC-3 missiles used in Patriot air defence systems, in a decision announced on Wednesday. The project is valued at about one billion zlotys, or €227 million, and is intended to support the upkeep of missiles used by allied air defence forces. The move follows months of talks with the United States and gives Poland the edge over Germany, the Netherlands and Norway.Deputy defence minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka said Poland's bid received the highest score at the application stage. She announced the decision in a post on X and later spoke... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
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Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after Brazil election loss and passport dispute Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after Brazil election loss and passport dispute

Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after Brazil election loss and passport dispute

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and members of his family have landed in Miami, Florida, after Brazil's presidential election and amid an ongoing legal dispute over his passports. The move follows a Brazilian Supreme Court order linked to a money-laundering investigation, according to the supplied report. It also comes after a reported route through Argentina and Ecuador before the family reached the United States.The report says Bolsonaro and his family were granted entry visas by the United States government after he refused to comply with the court order to surrender his passports. Argentina's migration authority said the family first travelled from... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
UK has three nuclear deterrent submarines at sea at once for first time in five years UK has three nuclear deterrent submarines at sea at once for first time in five years

UK has three nuclear deterrent submarines at sea at once for first time in five years

The United Kingdom has three of its four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea at the same time for the first time in five years, according to a report cited on Wednesday. The vessels named are HMS Vanguard, HMS Vigilant and HMS Vengeance, while HMS Victorious is understood to be in maintenance. At least one of the submarines is said to be armed with ballistic missiles carrying nuclear warheads.A navy source described the deployment as unusual, although no further explanation was given. The UK normally keeps at least one of its four Vanguard-class submarines at sea as part of its continuous... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three

The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three

A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews-Opinion 360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions

Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions

A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews-Opinion 360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age

Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age

Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews-Opinion 360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
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