Day News Recap: War fears widen as Ukraine, Iran and wildfires drive a tense global day
The biggest escalation came in the war between Ukraine and Russia, where a Russian ballistic missile strike killed 10 people and injured almost 100 at a defence industry event in the Kyiv region, while a separate exchange of long range strikes pushed the reported death toll to at least 15 near Kyiv and Kirov. 🔗 🔗Ukraine also said drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses across Russia have intensified, with at least nine sites hit and fires and losses mounting, and it has replaced its top military and defence leadership in an unprecedented shake up as debate grows over war strategy. 🔗... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Jul 2026 18:22 LONDON
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Nigeria approves major military expansion amid worsening security crisis
Nigeria's president has approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times, authorising the recruitment of 28,000 additional soldiers and the creation of four new army divisions. The move is intended to strengthen the state's response to a widening security crisis that has included killings, kidnappings and militant attacks across several regions. Officials say the changes are designed to improve coordination and speed up responses to attacks.The government said the new divisions will take the total number in the army to 12. It also plans to establish three new army headquarters in north-east and central Nigeria, where Islamist militants, bandit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions drive deaths, oil spike and wider security fallout
The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal, while Washington also investigated claims that Russia may have helped Tehran target CIA related sites in the Gulf. Donald Trump attended the repatriation at Dover Air Force Base for US service members killed in the war with Iran, and the US House passed a $1.15 trillion military bill that expands cooperation with Israel. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Oil markets were jolted as Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel for the first time since May, with shipping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Jul 2026 18:22 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran escalation deepens as regional violence, heat and wildfires spread
The United States carried out another round of strikes on Iran, extending a campaign that has now run for 12 consecutive nights, as the confrontation widened across the region. Iranian media reported explosions in several areas, while the latest attacks added to fears of a broader conflict. 🔗Tensions at sea also intensified after Yemen's Houthi movement said it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and closed the Bab al Mandab Strait. The group said the move was in response to the US and Israeli campaign against Iran, and the threat to a key shipping route rattled energy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Jul 2026 08:41 LONDON
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More than 20 killed in armed attacks on villages in northwest Nigeria
At least 20 people have been killed after armed gang members attacked villages in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, according to a report citing the AFP news agency. The violence took place on Wednesday in communities in the Talata Mafara local government area, with the attacks reported between about 14:00 GMT and 15:00 GMT. Local representative Nasiru Lauwali said a large number of bandits invaded the communities and targeted people they encountered.The attacks are the latest in a surge of violence affecting northwest and central Nigeria in recent weeks. Armed gangs, often described locally as bandits, have repeatedly raided villages... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
Trump administration weighs military action in Mali against JNIM
The Trump administration is considering military action in Mali against JNIM, a group linked to al-Qaeda, according to a report cited in the supplied material. The possible operation would mark a significant expansion of US military activity in Africa if it goes ahead. It comes after recent attacks attributed to JNIM in Bamako and fighting in the north of the country.The report says the proposal has not been approved and remains the subject of internal disagreement within the US government. The Department of State has not given direct backing to the idea, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
EU recommends pause on methane penalties amid energy supply concerns
The European Commission has recommended that EU member states suspend penalties for oil and gas companies that fail to meet methane emissions rules between 2027 and 2030. The move comes as officials seek to protect energy supplies during a period of tight global markets and disruption linked to conflict in the Middle East. The recommendation is not legally binding, but it signals a significant shift in how the bloc plans to enforce one of its newer climate rules.According to the commission, the pause is intended to give importers time to comply while avoiding supply disruptions. The methane regulation was due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
