At least 11 killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv as NATO summit nears
At least 11 people have been killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and nearby districts, according to the latest figures from Ukrainian officials. The overnight attack also injured dozens more and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure across the capital region. Poland scrambled fighter jets and put air defences on alert during the assault, reflecting the wider security concern beyond Ukraine's borders.Ukrainian air force figures cited in the reports said Russia fired 68 missiles and 351 drones in the attack. Officials said the dead included people in Kyiv and the neighbouring region, while 46 people were reported hurt.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza front shifts, Iran mourns, and Asia-Pacific faces typhoon and missile test
Kyiv was hit by a second night of Russian strikes in a week, with at least 10 people killed, according to the capital's top military administrator, as Ukraine warned of more attacks and fighting continued around Kostyantynivka in the east. 🔗 🔗Russia and Ukraine also traded conflicting claims over control of Kostiantynivka, with Moscow saying its forces had taken the city and Kyiv rejecting that account, while Ukraine said it hoped to sign major drone deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the Gaza Yellow Line moved deeper into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 08:32 LONDON
Ukraine hopes to sign drone deals with seven Nato countries by year-end
Ukraine is seeking to sign major defence agreements with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year, according to a senior official involved in the talks. The effort reflects a shift in Kyiv's role from a buyer of military equipment to a provider of expertise, particularly in counter-drone systems and related battlefield knowledge. The planned deals are being described as "drone deals", but officials say they go beyond drones themselves.Davyd Aloian, deputy secretary of Ukraine's security council, said the initiative covers the wider system needed to detect and defeat drones, including sensors, ground stations and radar systems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting was still continuing for the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, rejecting Russia's claim that its forces had captured the settlement. In his evening address on Sunday, he said the town remained contested and accused Moscow of making claims that did not match the situation on the ground. He also warned that Russia was preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks.Zelensky said intelligence indicated that Russian forces were preparing a "new massive strike" ahead of this week's NATO summit in Turkey. He said he expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the gathering, adding a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Trump offers help to end Ukraine war in call with Putin as Zelenskiy speaks with him too
Donald Trump offered help to find a solution to the war in Ukraine during a nearly 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin on Saturday, according to a Kremlin aide. The conversation came as Trump prepared to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey, and it was described by Russian officials as professional and constructive. Volodymyr Zelenskiy also said he spoke with Trump on the same day.Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said Russia wants a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict, while accusing Kyiv and its European allies of seeking to prolong and escalate the war. He said Putin set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran mourning deepens as regional tensions rise and Trump steps up diplomacy
Iran’s public mourning for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dominated the day, with huge crowds gathering in Tehran for the second day of ceremonies and authorities saying the six day programme will continue across the country. Senior officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Revolutionary Guards chief Ahmad Vahidi, attended, while reports said Khamenei’s son Mojtaba stayed away. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The funeral events were also marked by sharp anti American rhetoric, after a eulogist at the Tehran ceremony called for the death of US President Donald Trump. The remarks came as tensions remained high around Iran’s leadership transition and its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Jul 2026 18:19 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran mourning deepens as typhoon evacuations begin and Trump holds Ukraine calls
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the second day of public mourning for Ali Khamenei, after the Iranian leader was reported killed in bombing, with his three sons among those attending the funeral events. 🔗Iran also signalled new service fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while saying China and other friendly countries would receive special treatment, a move that could add fresh pressure to a vital global shipping route. 🔗In the Pacific, emergency evacuations are under way in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches the US territories, with the storm forecast... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Jul 2026 12:17 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump warns Iran as Tehran mourns Khamenei and regional diplomacy intensifies
US President Donald Trump has issued fresh threats toward Iran as public mourning continues for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with Tehran staging mass funeral ceremonies and the authorities expecting huge crowds over several days. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Trump also said he had spoken separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, while his latest posts on Truth Social included a vow not to let rain disrupt his July 4 speech marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun urged the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
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Trump says Netanyahu requested White House meeting as tensions persist
United States President Donald Trump has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for a meeting at the White House, with the two sides indicating they want to meet soon. Trump said the visit could happen as early as next week after he returns from the NATO summit in Turkey, although an Israeli official said that timing may not be possible because of the trip. If it goes ahead, it would be the first meeting between the two leaders since February.Trump told Axios that he and Netanyahu still get along well, adding: "He knows who the boss is." Netanyahu's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
Poland warns of critical months amid reported Russian provocation threat
Poland's prime minister has said the country is preparing for "various" scenarios and that the coming months could be critical as Warsaw assesses the threat from Russia. Donald Tusk was responding to media reports that Moscow may be planning an armed provocation against Poland to test Nato's resolve. The reports said the possible aim would be to increase pressure on Ukraine's western allies.Tusk said he did not want to alarm the public, but added that the next few months may truly be critical because of the changing nature of the war. He said the concerns were particularly strong in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
Merz defends Germany's NATO spending as Trump renews criticism ahead of Ankara summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany's NATO defence spending after Donald Trump renewed his criticism of alliance members' contributions. The exchange comes days before NATO leaders are due to meet in Ankara next week. Trump described the spending balance as "ridiculous" and "one-sided" in posts earlier this week, while Merz said Germany would double its defence budget within four years.Merz said the planned increase would amount to the greatest effort Germany has ever made to strengthen its defence capabilities. He added that Germany had "no reason to shy away from anyone" and said the country was acting with responsibility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
Andy Burnham vows to fully fund UK defence plan amid £4.7bn gap
Andy Burnham has said he would take responsibility for funding the United Kingdom's defence investment plan if he becomes prime minister, as questions continue over a £4.7bn shortfall. Speaking on LBC's Tonight with Andrew Marr, Burnham said the country must take the plan "very seriously" and that he would "take my responsibilities fully" to fund it. He added that he was not involved in all of the discussions around the package, but said the UK needs to "build the resilience" as the nature of the threat changes.His comments come after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £15bn increase in defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Russia accused of 18-month drone surveillance campaign over European nuclear sites
Researchers have accused Russia of running an 18-month drone surveillance campaign targeting nuclear and military sites across several European countries. The analysis, published on 2 July, says 144 incidents were examined and that the pattern stretched across the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The report says the activity involved repeated drone sightings over sensitive locations, including airbases and nuclear-related facilities.The International Institute of Strategic Studies said the incidents began in late 2024 and showed Russian intelligence operating with what it described as substantial impunity. According to the analysis, drones were repeatedly seen over airbases and airports, but none... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
US Supreme Court expands coordinated political spending by parties
The US Supreme Court has expanded the ability of political parties to spend money in coordination with candidates, in a 6-3 ruling that overturns a more than 50-year-old federal election law. The decision was issued in the case Federal Election Commission v National Republican Senatorial Committee and is expected to give parties greater flexibility in federal campaigns. It also marks another major shift in the court's approach to election finance rules.The court sided with the National Republican Senatorial Committee, with the six conservative justices in the majority and the three liberal justices dissenting. The ruling removes limits that had applied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Five humanitarian workers killed in convoy ambush in South Sudan's Jonglei State
The United Nations has said five humanitarian workers were killed when their convoy was ambushed in Duk County, in South Sudan's Jonglei State. Four other people were injured in the attack, and officials said several civilians were also reportedly killed or hurt. The convoy was described as clearly marked as humanitarian, and the incident has prompted calls for a prompt investigation.UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday that the convoy was operated by a local partner before it was attacked on Monday. He said the United Nations was deeply saddened by the killings and strongly condemned the assault. Dujarric added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 22:00 LONDON
Russia expands military training for schoolchildren aged 11 to 17
Russia has doubled the amount of required military training for schoolchildren aged 11 to 17, according to the latest reported changes to the curriculum. The programme, known as Fundamentals of Homeland Security and Defence, now includes lessons on drones, field exercises and firearms. The new format could begin as soon as September in occupied Crimea.Education minister Sergei Kravtsov said the course will now include at least 17 hours of basic military training, within a total of 34 hours of material. Schools are also requiring pupils to study Russian military history, civil service, wartime survival, combat skills, firearm handling and how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Ukraine gives Belarus one week to shut down Russia-linked drone relay stations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly demanded that Belarus shut down four relay stations installed by Russia and used to support drone attacks on Ukraine. He said the sites should be removed within about a week, warning that Kyiv could strike them itself if Belarus does not comply. The remarks mark a sharp escalation in pressure on Belarus, which borders Ukraine along a frontier stretching more than 1,000 kilometres.According to the reported details, the stations were originally cellular communication towers that now help Russian drone operators relay signals and exchange information between unmanned aircraft. Zelenskyy said on 19 June that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
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 | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
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 | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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 | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
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