UK officers seize 25 inflatable boats bound for people smugglers
NCA and Border Force officers have seized 25 inflatable boats that were destined to be shipped to cross-Channel people smugglers. The boats, which could have carried around 1,700 illegal immigrants to the UK, were identified by the NCA and Home Office Intelligence Team in pallets on an air freight shipment being moved from Turkey to the Netherlands. It transited through a freight hub at East Midlands Airport on the way, allowing the NCA and Border Force to move in and intercept on Friday 2 October. The boats are around nine metres in length and, had they made it into the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
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Henrietta man arrested in child pornography production and possession case
O'Brien, 65, of Henrietta, New York, has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production and possession of child pornography. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the case on October 5, 2026. Because of a prior conviction involving the sexual abuse of a minor, the charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, a lifetime term of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. According to the complaint, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Sex Offense Coordinator contacted Homeland Security Investigations in April 2026 about O'Brien, who is a level two registered sex offender in... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 00:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Black Sea ship hit as Yemen widens offensive and Spain calls snap election
A cargo ship carrying grain was hit by a suspected drone in the Black Sea, leaving 13 sailors missing and injuring the captain, in the latest sign of the conflict spilling into vital shipping lanes. The vessel, Royad Mammadov, was struck on Monday and the search for the missing crew continued. 🔗In Yemen, the government said it had launched more than 1,000 strikes against Houthi targets as it tries to retake territory lost in a September offensive. Officials said the campaign is aimed at reversing battlefield gains made by the Houthis and restoring control in contested areas. 🔗The same offensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Oct 2026 12:21 LONDON
Spain calls snap general election after housing defeat, with vote set for 29 November
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has confirmed that Spain will hold a general election on 29 November after his minority government failed to pass housing reforms in the Spanish Congress. The announcement follows a parliamentary defeat that has deepened pressure on the centre-left leader and brought forward the national political timetable. Sanchez said the vote comes at a time when Spain should stand against what he described as an "extreme-right wave" seen in other countries.The election call comes as polls show Sanchez's Socialist party trailing the conservative People's Party, which many expect could seek support from the far-right Vox if it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
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US suspends consular services in Brasilia as Brazil election tensions deepen
Washington has suspended consular services in Brasilia over security concerns, adding a diplomatic disruption to Brazil's tightly contested election campaign. Australia also closed its embassy for the same reason, although neither government gave details about the threat. The move comes as the race between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro remains deadlocked.The timing has drawn attention because the campaign is already under intense scrutiny, with US President Donald Trump said to be watching the contest closely. Lula's Workers' Party said the US decision made no sense and suggested it could be an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
EU warns of very high winter energy prices amid war-driven market pressure
The European Union's energy commissioner has warned that the bloc is heading into a difficult winter with very high oil and gas prices. Dan Jorgensen made the comments after an informal meeting of EU energy ministers in Dublin, where he said the outlook was being shaped by the war between the United States and Iran and by the conflict in Ukraine. He said there was no forecast of security of supply problems, but described the price environment as challenging.Jorgensen said the EU had already paid an extra €100bn for energy this year without receiving any additional gas or oil. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
FIFA Accuses UEFA of Misinformation Campaign in Dispute Over Infantino's Fourth-Term Bid
FIFA has accused UEFA of running a misinformation campaign and trying to influence the race for its presidency, as Gianni Infantino seeks a fourth term. The dispute centres on a shelved proposal involving commercial rights linked to the World Cup and has now moved into a legal fight in the United States. FIFA asked a court in Florida to reject UEFA's request for discovery in the case.According to the filing, UEFA last month sought permission from a US federal court to obtain testimony and documents for use in a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland against Infantino. That complaint relates to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 12:35 LONDON
Israeli ministers launch West Bank settlement as election campaign hardens
Israeli ministers have launched a new illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank in an event that doubled as a campaign rally ahead of the October 27 election. The ceremony took place at Metzoke Eretz, where senior politicians used the occasion to project a hard line on settlement expansion. The move comes amid a broader escalation in election rhetoric, with leading figures seeking to appeal to voters through displays of toughness.According to the supplied report, the settlement launch took place on September 23 and was attended by ministers and members of parliament. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was among those present,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
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