Noontime News Recap: US and Iran trade strikes as Gulf tensions widen and EU marks MH17 anniversary
US military strikes on Iran continued for a seventh consecutive night, with explosions reported in several Iranian locations and retaliatory attacks claimed across the Gulf, deepening fears that the confrontation could spread further. 🔗A senior Iranian official warned that Tehran could move beyond retaliation and begin broader attacks on US forces if Washington keeps up its military campaign, signalling a possible escalation beyond the current exchange of strikes. 🔗In the Gulf, a power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait caught fire after a fresh wave of attacks attributed to Iran, underlining the regional spillover from the conflict and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Jul 2026 12:21 LONDON
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More Than 100 Homes Destroyed as Wildfire Burns Out of Control in Drammen, Norway
A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen, southern Norway, according to rescue officials. The fire has forced hundreds of people to leave the area, which is around 30 miles west of Oslo. Firefighters and helicopters are continuing efforts to bring the blaze under control as it spreads through nearby forest.Local police said the fire was still not under control. No casualties or missing people have been reported so far. Officials have not yet said where the fire started, and the cause remains unclear.A Red Cross worker in Drammen said the blaze spread quickly because of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
EU notes alignment by nine countries on Ukraine-related restrictive measures
On 15 June 2026, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2026/1364 imposing restrictive measures against 9 persons and 45 entities. The decision targets actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. The text says the measures were imposed in particular because of involvement in Russia's military-industrial complex and shadow fleet. No additional operational details are provided in the source beyond the scope of the listings and the legal basis of the decision. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway and Ukraine aligned themselves with the Council decision. The source says they... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
Ukraine and allies launch anti-ballistic missile coalition in Paris
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced a new coalition to develop a shared anti-ballistic missile capability, in a move unveiled during talks in Paris. The announcement came as leaders gathered for a Coalition of the Willing summit focused on support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia to end the war. The plan is intended to strengthen Europe's ability to respond to ballistic missile threats, which the countries involved described as growing.The coalition includes Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. In a joint statement, the leaders said they wanted to build an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
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European Commission launches Gaza recovery initiative as donor backing expands
The European Commission has announced an initial package of almost 900 million euros, or about $1bn, for Gaza recovery work, as donors met in Brussels on Monday. The initiative, called the Team Gaza Initiative, is aimed at early recovery projects after more than two years of war. It is intended to support basic services and reconstruction-related work in the territory.According to the supplied material, the funding will go toward water and sanitation infrastructure, debris removal, and the restoration of health infrastructure. The European Commission said the package is part of a broader effort to help rebuild Gaza and provide what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
EU and UK sanction Russian spies and hackers over yearslong cyberattacks
The European Union and Britain have imposed coordinated sanctions on Russian military intelligence-linked officials, hackers and private companies over what they describe as a yearslong cyberespionage campaign against European governments and infrastructure. The measures were announced on Monday and target people and entities accused of helping an online spying network that has operated since 2010. The bloc said the campaign has also included sabotage activity against critical infrastructure, including heating and power plants.The EU said its package covers nine people and four entities, while Britain sanctioned 24 people and entities in parallel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
