French parliament approves assisted-dying bill, pending constitutional review
France's National Assembly has approved a landmark assisted-dying bill that would create a legal right to the practice for adults with incurable illnesses under strict conditions. Lawmakers passed the text by 291 votes to 241 after an intense ethical and political debate. The measure still needs approval from the Constitutional Council before it can take effect.The bill would allow a person to receive a lethal substance if they request it, with the substance either self-administered or administered by a doctor or nurse if the patient is physically unable to do so. Access would be limited to adults who are French... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Wall Street closes higher as Meta surges, oil jumps and megacap tech powers a broad risk-on session
Executive summary: US stocks finished higher, led by a sharp rally in Meta and gains across Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon. The move came alongside a powerful jump in WTI crude, firmer energy and financial shares, and a stronger tone in crypto and industrial metals. Some defensive and rate-sensitive pockets lagged, including silver, defence stocks and parts of the chip complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Boy, 14, charged as London mosque plot case moves to court
The Metropolitan Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with an alleged plot to target mosques in Sutton, south London. Officers said the charge relates to preparation of terrorist acts and is linked to extreme right-wing ideology. The suspect is due to appear before a magistrates' court in London on Thursday.Police said the boy was first arrested on 9 July over criminal damage to a car, before later searches uncovered documents that led to the terrorism charge. Helen Flanagan, head of counterterrorism policing in London, said the case was likely to be highly concerning to the public and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
Syria arrests former colonel accused of chemical weapons crimes
Syrian authorities have arrested a former colonel they accuse of involvement in chemical weapons crimes under the government of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad. The Interior Ministry identified the man as Ahmed Habib Ali and said he was detained over allegations linked to sarin gas storage and manufacturing. Officials said the arrest is part of a wider series of detentions involving figures from the former administration.The ministry said Ali was responsible for sarin gas storage facilities and chemical manufacturing within Unit 417, described as a chemical weapons site near Damascus. It also accused him of supervising the manufacture of about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: US Iran conflict escalates as oil jumps and global flashpoints multiply
The biggest story was the sharp escalation in the US Iran confrontation, with Washington resuming daylight air strikes, restoring a naval blockade on Iranian ports and warning that power plants and bridges could be hit next if Tehran does not back down. The renewed pressure has raised fears of a wider conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices higher again. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Tensions also spread beyond Iran itself. Iranian state media said a drone struck a military base used by the United States in Kuwait, and Kuwait separately confirmed attacks and damage, while the death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
Irish central bank defends handling of Israeli war bonds before parliamentary committee
The Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland has defended the institution's handling of controversial Israeli war bonds, telling a parliamentary committee that it acted lawfully. Gabriel Makhlouf said the bank could not have prevented the bonds from being issued last year and could not stop them being issued again this year. He made the comments while appearing before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance in Dublin.Mr Makhlouf said he understood the importance of the Israeli Bond Programme to the Irish public, but rejected claims that the central bank had grounds to block the approval process. He said there were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Russian strikes kill six in Sumy and Odesa as attacks on southern Ukraine continue
Russian guided aerial bombs, missiles and drones struck the Ukrainian cities of Sumy and Odesa, killing six people and wounding others, according to regional officials. In Sumy, close to the Russian border, six guided aerial bombs hit medical and civilian facilities, leaving three dead and 17 injured. In Odesa, three more people were killed when missiles and drones hit industrial infrastructure, setting a warehouse on fire and damaging several lorries.Regional governor Oleh Hryhorov said firefighters extinguished burning vehicles outside a medical centre in Sumy while rescue teams evacuated survivors. He also said one of the victims was so badly injured... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil spikes, metals diverge and crypto rallies on risk appetite
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and DAX posting modest gains while the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which jumped nearly 10% and helped keep inflation and rate expectations in focus. Ether also surged more than 8%, while gold and silver fell, underscoring a sharp rotation across commodities and risk assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Iraqi prime minister meets Trump in Washington as US warns over armed groups
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has met US President Donald Trump at the White House in talks that focused on deepening economic ties, raising Iraq's oil output and broadening cooperation between the two governments. The meeting came as Washington and Tehran remain locked in renewed escalation, putting Iraq in a difficult position between two relationships it says it cannot afford to damage. Trump described al-Zaidi in warm terms during the visit, while both sides signalled interest in expanding economic engagement.Later in the day, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iraq to disarm Iran-aligned armed groups operating in the country. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
UK PPE fraud ring convicted over luxury spending and false glove deals
A PPE fraud ring has been convicted after a National Crime Agency investigation into false nitrile glove deals and fraudulent escrow arrangements linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The case involved Jogesh Bhandari, 59, of Loughborough, Craig Morris, 43, of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, and Frank Labruzzo, a US Assistant Attorney General at the Louisiana State Department of Justice. Bhandari owned and controlled a company set up in 2020 to buy and sell nitrile gloves during the pandemic. The NCA said the company made fraudulent representations in 2020 and 2021, while Labruzzo provided a fraudulent escrow service. An escrow account... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 15:03 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Oil Jumps, Crypto Rallies and Banks Lead Early Gains
Executive summary: US equities opened broadly higher, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all advancing in early trade. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude surged more than 12%, while Ether and Bitcoin also climbed sharply. Banks, energy stocks and tech shares were among the early winners, while gold, silver, defence stocks and natural gas traded lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Nine killed as protest march stalls in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
At least nine people have been killed in clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as a planned protest march toward the regional capital, Muzaffarabad, was temporarily stalled. The violence unfolded on Tuesday amid rising tensions linked to a protest movement led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee. Officials said the situation in and around Muzaffarabad was calm on Wednesday, but the unrest continued in other parts of the region.According to officials, security personnel raided a house on the outskirts of Rawalakot in Poonch district after receiving a tip-off about a weapons cache, but came under fire. One officer was killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 14:35 LONDON
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Russia accused of planting disguised explosive devices in Kherson streets
Human rights campaigners say Russian forces have been dropping booby-trapped objects disguised as everyday items on the streets of Kherson in southern Ukraine. The devices were reportedly found in recent days and were described as looking like wet wipes, tissue boxes and power banks. Campaigners say the tactic is intended to injure civilians who pick up the items or step on them.The allegations centre on Kherson, a city that has remained on the front line since the war began. According to the supplied material, the explosive devices were discovered on sidewalks and in parks, and some were said to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president Koroma
Sierra Leone's government has dropped treason and related charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma over the 2023 attempted coup. The attorney general's office said Koroma is now free to return to Sierra Leone from exile in Nigeria. The decision marks a significant legal and political development in a case that has shadowed the country since the unrest.Koroma, 72, had been arrested after the attempted coup and later placed under house arrest. The government did not say why it had dismissed the charges. Koroma has always denied involvement in the November 2023 events, when gunmen broke into a military armoury... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
Air India crash probe says draft final report may be ready in October
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has said a draft final report on last year's Air India crash could be ready in October. The update was filed in an affidavit to the Supreme Court, which is hearing matters linked to the investigation. The crash killed 260 people in total and remains one of the country's deadliest aviation disasters.The bureau said it is now in the analysis phase of the inquiry and expects that stage to finish in about six weeks. In the same filing, it said it had completed 49 of the 66 steps required in a serious aircraft accident investigation.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 11:32 LONDON
Sydney LGBTQ+ arts venue faces eviction threat after landlord orders it to stop 'offensive trade'
A former church turned queer-friendly arts venue in Sydney is facing possible eviction after its landlord issued a breach notice and ordered it to stop operating as an "offensive trade". The venue, Divine Playhouse, has already been forced to close and cancel planned events while its organisers consider legal action. The dispute follows protests by religious groups over the venue's opening night.The notice was issued to the venue's organisers, Heaps Gay Events, and named the landlord as commercial property group KCSYD Pty Ltd. Lawyers acting for the landlord said the trade had "insulted and mocked the sincerely held religious beliefs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
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Australian GP clinic network hit by major cyber breach
A network of general practice and skin cancer clinics in Australia has been hit by a cyber attack that may have exposed patient medical records and personal information. Partnered Health said it had identified more than a dozen clinic locations where information may have been taken, including sites in several major cities. The company said it became aware of the breach on 23 June and has been working with cyber agencies and police since then.Partnered Health said patients' medical records were accessed and taken in the incident, and that some affected patients were contacted late on Tuesday. The company operates... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Greater Manchester moorland fire merges with Tintwistle Moor blaze as firefighters warn of days of work
Firefighters in Greater Manchester are continuing to tackle a large moorland blaze near Dove Stone Reservoir after it merged with a separate fire at Tintwistle Moor. Crews said the combined fire is likely to take days to extinguish because of dry ground, steep terrain and changing winds. The blaze has sent smoke across a wide area of the region, adding to the scale of the response.Greater Manchester Police said a 20-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with arson over the fire near Dove Stone Reservoir. The fire broke out on Saturday in Greenfield, Saddleworth, and later joined with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 09:37 LONDON
Ireland investigates Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina over possible military supply links
Ireland's Department of Enterprise is investigating whether Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina is making products that end up in Russian military equipment. The refinery, based in west Limerick, is at the centre of concern because of its role in the local economy and the possible implications of any sanctions or other measures that could follow. The case has prompted uncertainty in the area as residents and businesses weigh the risk of disruption against the wider political context.According to the information provided, the refinery has around 1,000 workers in its supply chain and about 900 more in the wider economy. That scale helps... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as oil rises and Gaza, Ukraine and Asia face fresh shocks
Oil prices rose for a second session as the United States restored a naval blockade on Iranian ports, sharpening pressure on shipping routes and energy markets just as Donald Trump threatened to widen strikes on Iran to include power plants and bridges if Tehran does not back down. 🔗 🔗 🔗The confrontation also spread beyond the Gulf, with Trump dropping a planned 20% cargo fee on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and saying Gulf states would instead make investment and trade commitments, while the Strait remained the central fault line in the fast deteriorating stand off. 🔗 🔗Iran said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
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Europe Opens Mixed as Brent Jumps, DAX Leads Gains and Gold Softens
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX outperformed, the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 edged higher, and the Euro Stoxx 50 hovered just below flat. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, where Brent crude surged more than 13%, while gold and silver slipped. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and sterling slightly firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Higher as Oil Jumps, Gold Slips and Risk Appetite Holds
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific equities finished higher, led by a strong Nikkei 225 advance and gains in Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea. The session was shaped by a sharp jump in WTI crude, a weaker gold price, firmer Ether and a softer yen and yuan versus the dollar. The move set up a mixed cross-asset picture, with energy and some industrial metals outperforming while precious metals were split. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
US-Iran confrontation deepens as blockade resumes and oil prices climb
Oil prices rose for a second consecutive session on Wednesday after the United States restored a naval blockade on Iranian ports in response to attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude climbed to $86.19 a barrel in early trade, while West Texas Intermediate rose to $80.40, reflecting the market's concern over supply disruption. The latest move adds to an already fast-moving confrontation centred on one of the world's most sensitive energy corridors.According to the supplied material, the US Central Command said a fresh wave of strikes continued for seven hours and was launched to degrade Iranian capabilities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 06:59 LONDON
Iran extends British prisoner Craig Foreman's sentence by two years, family says
A British man jailed in Iran has had two further years added to his prison sentence, according to his family. Craig Foreman was told of the extra punishment after being brought before a judge in Tehran, the family said. The development comes more than a year after he and his wife, Lindsay Foreman, were detained while travelling through Iran on a motorcycle journey from Europe to Australia.Family members said Craig Foreman had been told he was being taken to see his lawyer, but was instead brought before a judge and informed of the additional sentence. Joe Bennett, Lindsay Foreman's son... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 06:33 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Jumps, Hang Seng Rallies and Korea Sells Off on Asia-Pacific Risk Repricing
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split in tone, as Hong Kong surged, Korea sold off hard and Japan was little changed. The biggest cross-asset move was in oil, where WTI crude jumped more than 10%, a move that is likely to keep inflation and transport-cost concerns in focus across the region. Gold eased, while the yen and yuan both strengthened modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Trump threatens expanded strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges next week
US President Donald Trump has threatened to expand American attacks on Iran next week, saying power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran refuses to negotiate a peace deal. He said in an interview that the offensive would continue for as long as he considered necessary. The remarks came after new US strikes on Iran's southern coast, according to the supplied material.Trump said US officials had spoken with Iranian counterparts on Tuesday and had again pressed Tehran to reach an agreement. He warned that the situation would become much worse for Iran next week, adding that power plants and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 23:59 LONDON
Oil prices rise again as US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports
Oil prices rose again after the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, adding to pressure on energy markets and shipping routes in the Gulf. The move also came after Donald Trump abandoned plans to charge ships a 20% protection fee for crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, so any change in access or security there can quickly affect trade and prices.The latest market reaction followed a jump of more than 10% in crude prices the previous day, with Brent futures later trading higher again. By 7:55am AEST,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 23:29 LONDON
US Senate blocks debate on defence bill over Iran war and Israel provisions
The US Senate has voted to block debate on the annual defence policy bill after Democrats objected to President Donald Trump's war in Iran and provisions that would deepen military cooperation with Israel. The 50-46 vote was a rare setback for the National Defense Authorization Act, one of the legislature's few must-pass measures. The motion failed to reach the 60 votes needed to advance in the 100-member chamber.The bill would authorise much of a proposed $1.15 trillion military budget. The vote was almost entirely along party lines, according to the supporting material, and came after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Nvidia, Meta and energy stocks surge while Dow and defense shares lag
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posting gains while the Dow Jones and Russell 2000 slipped. The session was defined by a sharp jump in WTI crude, strong advances in Nvidia and Meta, and a broad lift in tech and chip shares, even as defense stocks, gold, silver and natural gas weakened. The move points to a market still rewarding AI and energy exposure while rotating away from some defensive and rate-sensitive pockets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz remains fault line as Iran and US drift back toward war
The fragile understanding between Iran and the United States, reached last month, now appears to be slipping back toward open conflict. The main point of tension is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow shipping lane through which a large share of global oil and gas trade passes. Iran is again signalling that its control over the corridor is a red line that it says cannot be altered by military, economic or diplomatic pressure.The dispute centres on a June memorandum of understanding that was drafted quickly and has been interpreted differently by both sides from the start. According to the text... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
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UN expert urges UK leaders to back Supreme Court ruling on sex definition
A UN independent human rights expert has urged political leaders in the United Kingdom to support implementation of a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex. The appeal is directed at UK leaders and concerns how the ruling should be put into practice in equality policy. The expert warned that opposition to updated equality guidance could weaken protections for women and girls. The source does not name the expert, identify any specific office holder, or give details of the guidance itself. No further actions, deadlines, or enforcement measures are stated in the source. The only verified issue is... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 19:33 LONDON
Day News Recap: Trump drops Hormuz cargo fee as Iran tensions rise and oil hits four week high
US President Donald Trump reversed a planned 20 percent fee on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf states would instead make investment and trade, after earlier threatening a strike on Iran's deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site and later saying the US military had reopened Hormuz for all but Iran. 🔗 🔗 🔗Oil prices climbed to a four week high as renewed US Iran hostilities deepened fears over energy supplies through the waterway, while gold fell about 3 percent after the naval blockade announcement. The United Arab Emirates is also planning a new east coast deepwater port... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Shock Lifts Energy, Tech and Chips Outperform
Executive summary: US stocks opened mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher while the Dow and Russell 2000 slipped. The biggest move was in crude oil, which jumped more than 11%, lifting energy shares and helping offset weakness in defense, gold, silver and small caps. Tech and chip stocks also outperformed, while Bitcoin and the dollar were softer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
UN says June was deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in four years
The United Nations says June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in four years, with at least 293 people killed and 1,990 injured across the country. The monitoring mission in Ukraine said the toll was the highest monthly figure since April 2022, the second full month after Russia's invasion began. It said the rise was driven largely by long-range Russian attacks that hit urban centres far from the front line.The UN said the increase came as Russia intensified missile strikes and exploited Ukraine's shortage of air-defence missiles. It said densely populated areas, especially Kyiv, were among the main targets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
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US refunds $81 billion in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
The United States government has refunded $81 billion in tariffs collected under a contested trade policy, according to newly released federal budget figures. The repayments follow a Supreme Court ruling that found a substantial portion of the levies unlawful. The refunds were paid to companies that had imported goods subject to the tariffs, marking a major reversal for a policy central to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.The figures show a sharp rise from the $5 billion returned during the same period a year earlier. Most of the repayments were processed in May and June, with a Treasury official saying the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:35 LONDON
China's monthly car exports top 1 million as trade surplus pressure builds
China's monthly car exports topped 1 million for the first time in June, according to official customs data released on Tuesday. The figures showed that overall overseas shipments from the world's second-largest economy rose 27% year on year. The data also kept China on track to match or exceed last year's record trade surplus of $1tn.The export performance was driven by strong demand for Chinese brands, including BYD and Jaecoo, as well as higher shipments of chips linked to global demand for artificial intelligence. Customs data showed exports of integrated circuits reached 32bn. The same release indicated that exports to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:07 LONDON
Fontainebleau forest wildfire south of Paris spreads to more than 1,300 hectares amid heatwave
French firefighters are continuing to battle two wildfires in the Fontainebleau forest south-east of Paris after the burned area grew to more than 1,300 hectares. The fires began on Sunday and spread rapidly across the UNESCO biosphere reserve as France endured another heatwave. About 1,000 people in and around Fontainebleau were evacuated, and rail and road traffic were disrupted during the busy holiday weekend.The response included four Canadair aircraft, two Dash planes and three water-bombing helicopters, alongside firefighters on the ground. By nightfall on Monday, about 600 firefighters remained mobilised, according to rescue commander Jean-Marc Sicard. The forest fire broke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 10:34 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil spikes, gold retreats and Paris outperforms on a risk-on start
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX slipped while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 advanced. The biggest cross-asset move was Brent crude’s sharp jump to $85.39, while gold and silver eased, suggesting investors were rotating toward energy exposure and away from some traditional havens. Currency moves were modest, with the euro slightly softer against the dollar and sterling fractionally firmer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as oil spikes, Korea sells off and Hong Kong rallies
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, as a surge in WTI crude to $80.28 lifted energy-linked inflation concerns while South Korea’s Kospi tumbled more than 10%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng led regional gains, Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced, and gold and silver retreated as investors rotated toward risk and away from havens. The move set a tense tone for the region, with oil, FX and equity leadership all pointing to a market reacting to geopolitical stress and shifting rate expectations. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Judge says Trump IRS settlement manipulated the court in self-dealing ruling
A federal judge in the United States has ruled that Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service manipulated the justice system. District Judge Kathleen Williams said the case was an unparalleled exercise in self-dealing, in a sharp rebuke of the settlement that followed. The ruling adds a new legal and political flashpoint to a dispute that began with the release of Trump's tax records.According to the court's findings, Trump sued the IRS after a contractor leaked more than two decades of his tax information to the press in 2020. The lawsuit was filed on January 29, a year after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 06:34 LONDON
Hungary parliament votes to remove President Tamas Sulyok in latest anti-Orban move
Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, in a move tied to the new government's effort to dismantle figures associated with former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The vote took place on Monday in Budapest and passed by 139 votes to six. If enacted, the measure would end Sulyok's term immediately and allow parliament to choose a new president.The amendment comes after Peter Magyar's Tisza Party won the April election and ended 16 years of rule by Orban's Fidesz party. According to the supplied material, Sulyok and other members of Fidesz boycotted the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Gains, Asia Splits on Oil Shock and Korea Selloff
Executive summary: Tokyo opened with a firmer tone, with the Nikkei 225 up +0.6% while the broader Asia-Pacific picture was sharply mixed. Hong Kong advanced, Australia was little changed, and South Korea’s Kospi was hit by a severe selloff. The move set comes against a backdrop of surging WTI crude, softer gold, weaker natural gas, and a slightly firmer yen, all of which point to a market still digesting geopolitical and inflation risks. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
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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
President Trump warns Iranian vessels against approaching U.S. blockade
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Anthony DiLorenzo, who is running to represent the fantastic people of New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District! As a very successful Businessman and Entrepreneur, Anthony understands the America First Policies required to Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Promote MADE IN THE U. A., and Champion our Nation's Golden Age. As your next Congressman, he will work tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Advance Election Integrity, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil surge, Meta jump and chip weakness split the tape
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow all lower as energy strength and a sharp Meta rally were offset by weakness in chips, small caps and defense names. WTI crude jumped nearly 6%, natural gas sank more than 10%, and Bitcoin and Ether both firmed, underscoring a session shaped by geopolitics, inflation sensitivity and a rotating risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to two more provinces as hospital staff strike
Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been disrupted by a strike at Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province, where staff say they have not been paid for months. The walkout came as officials confirmed that the virus has spread to two additional provinces in northern DRC. The hospital is treating Ebola patients in the area identified as the epicentre of the outbreak.Dozens of employees at the facility stopped work on Monday, including epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers and gravediggers. A health worker at the centre said staff had not been paid for two months, highlighting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27 as investigators examine electrical fault
Thailand's prime minister said 27 bodies were recovered after a fire tore through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in northern Bangkok, in one of the country's deadliest fires in recent history. The blaze broke out shortly before midnight on Sunday and spread rapidly through the venue, where people were trying to escape through thick smoke. Officials said the fire was brought under control about half an hour later.The city's medical department said 73 people were injured, including 25 who were critically hurt, while 32 had been treated and sent home. Witnesses described smoke coming from an electrical circuit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 18:31 LONDON
Europe Close: DAX Leads the Slide as Oil Jumps and Risk Assets Reprice
Executive summary: European equities ended lower, with the DAX, FTSE 100 and CAC 40 all under pressure as traders weighed a sharp move higher in Brent crude, a softer euro and mixed signals across commodities and crypto. The session also saw notable weakness in natural gas and global autos, while Ether and platinum-group metals outperformed. The move points to a market still sensitive to energy shocks, inflation expectations and cross-asset rotation. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Iran places former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad under house arrest, report says
Iran has placed former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad under house arrest, according to a report published on Monday. The allegation centres on claims that he was involved in a secret Israeli plan to help topple Iran's ruling system. The report says the measure is being treated as punishment for that alleged role.The account says the plan was developed by Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, and that Ahmadinejad was accused of collaborating in it. No independent confirmation of the allegation was provided in the material reviewed. The Iranian government had not commented on the report at the time of publication.Ahmadinejad is one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Energy Surges, Chips and Defence Slide on Geopolitical Shock and Commodity Swings
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed, with the S&P 500 edging higher while the Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 slipped. The clearest early winners were energy stocks, which jumped alongside WTI crude, while natural gas tumbled sharply. Risk-sensitive areas including chips, defence, autos, and small caps were under pressure, suggesting investors were rotating toward energy exposure and away from cyclical and rate-sensitive pockets as Middle East tensions kept commodity markets volatile. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Japan moves to create first centralized intelligence agency since World War II
Japan is moving ahead with plans to create its first centralized intelligence body since World War II, in a significant overhaul of how the government gathers and analyses security information. The reform is intended to strengthen the country's response to espionage, foreign interference and other threats from abroad. It also marks a shift away from a long-standing reliance on external intelligence support, particularly from the United States.Legislation to establish the new structure has already passed both houses of the National Diet, clearing the upper house in May after earlier approval in the lower house. The law is described as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 14:33 LONDON
UNODC convenes Western Balkans workshops on detecting firearms in postal parcels
In back-to-back workshops in Belgrade and Tirana, UNODC brought customs authorities, postal operators and express courier companies from all six Western Balkans jurisdictions together with Ukrainian experts to increase their shared response to firearms trafficking through postal channels. Under Project Hermes, UNODC convened a workshop on public-private partnership and operational responses to security risks in postal traffic, gathering the customs administrations, designated postal operators and express courier companies from Sarajevo, Podgorica and Belgrade. On 25 June, a mirror meeting in Tirana brought the same agenda to counterparts from Tirana, Pristina and Skopje. Both sessions were joined by the State Customs... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 13:03 LONDON
Swiss Army cyber command joins multinational CYBER FLAG 26 exercise in the United States
The Swiss Army's Kommando Cyber is participating in the multinational cyber defence exercise CYBER FLAG 26 in the United States from 13 to 31 July. The exercise is led by United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM). According to the source, it is among the world's most important cyber defence training events and brings together partner nations. The stated purpose of CYBER FLAG 26 is to train joint responses to realistic and complex cyber threats. No operational outcomes, incidents, or participants beyond the Swiss Army's Kommando Cyber and USCYBERCOM are specified in the source. #KommandoCyber #USCYBERCOM #CYBERFLAG26 Source: Gruppe Verteidigung [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
Europe opens lower as DAX leads losses, oil firms and natural gas slumps on geopolitics and supply signals
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. Brent crude edged higher, while natural gas fell sharply and precious metals were mixed, with platinum and palladium higher but gold slightly lower. In FX, the euro and sterling eased against the dollar, adding to the cautious tone across regional markets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei slips, Hang Seng gains, and Korea’s Kospi suffers a historic rout
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and the Nikkei ETF lower, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng higher, Australia’s ASX 200 slightly weaker, and South Korea’s Kospi collapsing in a move that dwarfed the region’s other swings. Commodities were also active, with WTI crude higher, natural gas sharply lower, and precious metals mostly firmer. The session was shaped by a risk-off tone tied to geopolitical and inflation concerns, while FX moves were comparatively contained. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Russian spy network in Japan tied to technology smuggling for war effort
Russian intelligence officers have turned Japan into an important base for buying or stealing battlefield technology and moving it into Russia, according to officials cited in the supplied material. The operation is linked to the GRU's 20th Directorate, a secretive military intelligence unit whose role has not been publicly disclosed. Officials say the network has taken advantage of Japan's weak espionage laws and its large high-tech industrial base.The report says the shift accelerated after Western governments expelled hundreds of Russian spies following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Since then, dozens of those officers are said to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
Five killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes and gunfire continue despite truce
Israeli drone strikes and gunfire in Gaza killed at least five Palestinians on Sunday, including a nine-year-old girl, in incidents reported in central, northern and southern parts of the territory. The deaths were recorded in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood and east of Khan Younis. The latest violence comes despite the US-brokered truce that took effect in October.According to Gaza's Health Ministry, Tala Abu Matar was killed when Israeli gunfire hit an encampment on the eastern side of Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. Medics said a separate drone strike on a blacksmith's shop in Sabra killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
Ukraine's Zelenskyy announces cabinet reshuffle and plans to replace Prime Minister Svyrydenko
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a cabinet reshuffle and proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The move is part of what he described as a change in political strategy, with a stronger focus on foreign policy and security goals. Zelenskyy also said there would be changes in the leadership of some law enforcement agencies.In a lengthy post on social media, Zelenskyy said each priority foreign policy direction would be overseen by a specific person with substantial experience. He said the aim was to deliver on agreements reached at leaders' level and meet the expectations of the Ukrainian people. Zelenskyy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
Spain wildfire near Almeria as rescue teams find badly burned British couple amid ongoing containment efforts
Emergency crews in southern Spain have rescued a British couple from a ravine after they were caught in the wildfire that has devastated Almeria province. The pair were found badly burned and semi-conscious near the village of Bedar in the early hours of Friday, according to local accounts of the operation. They were taken to hospital and are now in intensive care.The couple were discovered by Civil Guard officers searching for survivors in the worst-hit area, after hearing cries for help and climbing down a hillside to reach them. One rescuer said the team followed the sound and kept searching... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Qatar announces death of former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at 74
Qatar's Amiri Diwan has announced the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013. He died this morning at the age of 74, according to the statement. Sheikh Hamad was widely seen as a central figure in shaping modern Qatar.The emir's office said it mourned "the great loss to the nation" and described him as the Father Emir. It said he passed away on Sunday morning, without giving further details on the circumstances of his death. Sheikh Hamad stepped aside in 2013 and handed power to his son, Sheikh... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Khamenei funeral and Iran escalation around the Strait of Hormuz intensify
Millions of people in Iran have reportedly attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied material, as the country's confrontation with the United States and its allies continues to dominate the regional agenda. The event was presented as both a public mourning ceremony and a carefully managed political moment. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the wider escalation, with the ceasefire described in the rows as having collapsed.The material says hundreds of foreign reporters and social media influencers were granted rare access to Iran to cover the funeral, suggesting Tehran is placing strong emphasis on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
India says one national is missing after attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast
India's Ministry of External Affairs says a commercial vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman, leaving one Indian national missing and 10 others rescued. The vessel was identified as GFS Galaxy, and the incident took place on Sunday, according to the statement supplied in the material. Indian officials said the embassy in Oman is monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities during an ongoing search and rescue operation.The ministry said there were 11 Indian nationals on board the ship. It said 10 had been rescued so far, while one Indian national was still reported missing. The statement also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
China submarine-launched missile test over Pacific draws regional backlash
China's launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific has triggered criticism from Pacific leaders and renewed debate over regional security arrangements. The missile was fired from a submarine on Monday and flew over multiple Pacific islands before appearing to land in waters close to Tuvalu's exclusive economic zone. Australian officials said the test had damaged China's standing in the region.Pacific Minister Pat Conroy said the launch had harmed China's reputation as a potential security partner and strengthened the case for a Pacific-led security pact. He said the incident showed why regional leaders should consider a formal security agreement,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
Poland announces national memorial for Volhynia wartime victims amid row with Ukraine
Poland's prime minister has announced plans for a national memorial to the victims of wartime killings blamed by Warsaw on Ukrainian nationalists. Donald Tusk made the announcement during commemorations in Warsaw and other Polish cities on Saturday, on the anniversary of what Poland calls the Volhynia massacre. The ceremony brought renewed attention to one of the most sensitive historical disputes between Poland and Ukraine.According to Polish authorities, about 100,000 ethnic Poles were killed by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army in 1943-45 in Volhynia, a region that was then part of German-occupied Poland and is now in western Ukraine. Tusk said truth... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 21:05 LONDON
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The US Department of Justice has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan over reporting on security concerns linked to President Donald Trump's new Air Force One. The newspaper said some of the subpoenas were delivered to reporters at their homes, and that the journalists were ordered to appear next week. The move marks a sharp escalation in a dispute between the administration and the press over coverage of the aircraft.The journalists named by the newspaper include Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt. According to the report, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 21:02 LONDON
Iran leader issues revenge pledge after father's burial amid US tensions
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a written call for revenge after the burial of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as tensions with the United States remain high. The statement was read out on state television and described vengeance as the "will of the nation". It was his first public message since funeral ceremonies began this week.The message said revenge for the death of his father and predecessor "must inevitably be carried out" and pledged to avenge "the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers". Ali Khamenei,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
Typhoon Bavi makes second landfall in eastern China as evacuations rise
Typhoon Bavi has made a second landfall in eastern China after first coming ashore in Taizhou and then in Wenzhou, with authorities moving nearly two million people from risk areas. The storm reached the coast on Saturday evening and around midnight local time, as it tracked across Zhejiang province and toward neighbouring Fujian. Although Bavi has weakened to a Category 1 typhoon, officials say it still poses a serious threat because of the amount of moisture in its rain bands.Authorities said more than 1.7 million people were evacuated in Zhejiang, with thousands more moved in nearby provinces as a precaution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
US lawmaker says armed settlers detained his group in the occupied West Bank
A Democratic lawmaker from the United States says he and members of his tour group were detained by armed settlers during a trip in the occupied West Bank. Ro Khanna said the group was stopped near Khirbet Zanuta, a small Palestinian hamlet, and that the incident lasted for more than an hour. He also said the Israeli military later intervened, but that soldiers sided with the settlers and continued the detention.Khanna said on social media that the settlers were carrying rifles and that the Israeli army made a "huge mistake" by backing them. In comments to reporters, he said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
China and North Korea mark 65 years of treaty as alliance remains strategically important
China and North Korea are marking the 65th anniversary of their Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, a pact that still defines one of Asia's most closely watched relationships. The anniversary comes as North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song makes a three-day visit to Beijing to commemorate the treaty. The visit highlights that, despite decades of strain and change, the alliance remains active and politically significant.The treaty was signed in Beijing on 11 July 1961 by then Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and North Korean leader Kim Il Sung. It includes a mutual defence clause committing either side to assist... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
Satellite images suggest Iran is rebuilding damaged Taleghan 2 nuclear site after US strikes
New satellite imagery suggests Iran has begun rebuilding the Taleghan 2 underground facility inside the Parchin Military Complex after it was damaged in US strikes earlier this year. The images, captured between June and early July 2026, show fresh construction activity at a site believed to be linked to nuclear weapons research. The development comes as talks between the United States and Iran remain stalled and a ceasefire has collapsed.The imagery was analysed in collaboration with the Institute for Science and International Security, which said the pictures indicate Iran has moved beyond initial damage assessment and debris removal. By 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Andy Burnham on course to become Britain's next prime minister after Labour backing
Andy Burnham is on course to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs in the opening stage of the contest to replace Keir Starmer as party leader. He won the support of 322 of Labour's 403 MPs, leaving little room for a rival to build a viable challenge before nominations close. If no challenger emerges, Burnham is expected to be confirmed as Labour leader before taking office as prime minister later this month.The result marks a rapid and decisive start to the leadership process. Burnham's tally gives him a dominant position among Labour... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 07:32 LONDON
Satellite images suggest fresh activity at Iranian nuclear sites
Satellite imagery analysed by a US-based research institute and reported by a television news network appears to show fresh activity at Iranian nuclear sites, raising questions about whether Tehran has begun rebuilding parts of its nuclear programme. The images are said to have been obtained by the Institute for Science and International Security and reviewed by the broadcaster. The report comes amid heightened tension over Iran's nuclear file and renewed disputes over the status of a late-June memorandum between Tehran and Washington.According to the supplied material, the memorandum was signed in late June and reportedly included an Iranian commitment to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
Police question suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
A 26-year-old man is being questioned by police after his arrest on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. Officers said the suspect was detained at an address in Newton Abbot and remains in custody as enquiries continue. Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.Devon and Cornwall Police said the case is not being treated as terrorism and that there is no information at this stage to suggest a politically motivated crime. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said officers are remaining open-minded about the motive and that it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Nicaragua strips lawyers of certification in crackdown on dissent
Nicaragua's government has removed the licences of a large number of lawyers from the official registry, in a move critics say is the latest step in a widening crackdown on dissent. Lawyers in the country noticed in recent days that their authorisations to practise had disappeared from the Supreme Court of Justice registry without explanation. The action has drawn criticism from a United Nations expert, who described it as a purge of the legal profession.According to Reed Brody, an American human rights lawyer and member of a UN panel of experts on Nicaragua, there was no official notification from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 01:03 LONDON
Eight charged as alleged White House UFC attack plot expands with West Virginia arrest
Eight people have now been charged with terrorism and murder-conspiracy offences over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House in June. Prosecutors say the case centres on the 14 June UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn, where President Donald Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and thousands of invited guests were present. The latest development is the arrest this week of one of the accused in West Virginia, adding to a list of suspects already detained.According to court filings and prosecutors, the men, aged 19 to 32, are accused of conspiracy to provide material support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 23:01 LONDON
Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria after 56 days
Nigeria says security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted from three schools in Oyo state in May. The presidency said the hostages were freed 56 days after they were taken in the southwestern state, in an operation that also led to arrests and deaths among the assailants. President Bola Tinubu said he was profoundly happy that the students and teachers had been brought back safely.According to the statement, eight of the attackers were arrested and an unspecified number were killed. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said all of the students and teachers had been rescued, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Trump removes final members of US Election Assistance Commission ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump has removed the last remaining members of the US Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal election body without sitting commissioners months before November's midterm elections. The White House confirmed the move on Friday, after two Democratic appointees were fired by email and the lone remaining Republican commissioner resigned. The commission is now vacant at a time when Trump is pressing for broader changes to voting rules.The Election Assistance Commission, often referred to as the EAC, is a bipartisan federal body created by Congress in 2002 to support state and local election officials. Its responsibilities include issuing non-binding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
Georgia left off NATO summit partner list, prompting isolation debate
Georgia's absence from the NATO summit in Turkey has triggered a fresh political debate in Tbilisi over whether the country is being pushed to the margins of regional security discussions. According to the supporting material, Georgia was not included in the official summit programme or the accompanying forums, unlike several other NATO partner countries and Ukraine. The omission has been interpreted by critics as a sign of political isolation, while government figures have rejected that reading.The summit in Ankara invited partner countries including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia, as well as Ukraine, to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
Ukrainian intelligence agent denies killing woman linked to Monaco bomb plot
A Ukrainian intelligence agent has denied killing Anastasiia Berezovska in a courtroom in Kyiv, after previously confessing to the killing. Vladyslav Reut said he did not kill Berezovska, who is suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco. He instead blamed his co-defendant, Vitalii Zhykovych, for the killing.The claims were made during court proceedings in the Ukrainian capital, where BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford was present. The case links two separate episodes that have drawn attention: an alleged bomb plot in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine. The latest hearing has now brought the focus back to the credibility of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Peru's president-elect signals move to restore diplomatic ties with Mexico
Peru's president-elect Keiko Fujimori has said she wants to restore diplomatic relations with Mexico, raising the prospect of an end to a months-long rupture between the two countries. She made the remarks in Lima after winning Peru's presidential runoff on June 7. Fujimori said there would be "every intention" on her part to rebuild ties.The dispute dates back to November, when Peru broke off relations after Mexico granted political asylum to former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chavez. Chavez had served in the administration of former president Pedro Castillo and later became one of the central figures in the fallout from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 20:04 LONDON
Petr Pavel warns peace window may narrow after Russia's September elections
Czech President Petr Pavel has warned that the window for peace talks with Russia may narrow after the country's parliamentary elections in September. He said there is still an opportunity to push for dialogue, but argued that the situation could change quickly once the vote is over. His comments come amid continuing concern in Europe about the direction of the war in Ukraine.Pavel said Russia would be unlikely to announce mobilisation before the elections, but suggested pressure could build afterwards. He also said that if Ukraine continues to carry out successful deep strikes inside Russian territory, Moscow may be pushed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 16:38 LONDON
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour stance on Gaza and signals tougher pressure on Israel
Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's stance on Gaza and said he would increase pressure on Israel if he leads the party into government. In a video message posted on social media on Thursday, the Labour politician said the party "didn't get it right" on the war in Gaza and "needs to do better". He also described the suffering of Palestinians as a "scar on our collective conscience".Burnham said innocent Palestinians, including children, were still being killed and that there was a humanitarian crisis because too little aid was getting into Gaza. He added that the Israeli military continued to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, IEA warns as Hormuz disruption persists
The International Energy Agency has warned that renewed fighting between the United States and Iran could derail a fragile recovery in global oil markets. The warning comes as a lull in hostilities and backroom diplomacy had appeared to create space for a possible revival of the ceasefire. The agency said the latest escalation risks prolonging disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy trade.According to the supplied material, the conflict had already cut as much as 14 million barrels per day of crude oil flows when the waterway was effectively closed. The IEA said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
Ukraine and US still finalising technical terms for Patriot missile production
Trump said at the NATO summit in Turkiye that Ukraine would be given the right to make Patriot missile systems, but he gave no timetable for when production could begin. He told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States would show Ukraine how to do it, while also saying Washington would keep its own stockpile. Ukraine said it will try to master domestic production as soon as possible, but the immediate practical steps remain unclear.The announcement comes as Ukraine's stock of US-made Patriot interceptors has been depleted by frequent Russian strikes, making the air-defence system one of Kyiv's most urgent military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
China completes first controlled recovery of orbital-class rocket booster
China has reported its first successful controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster after a Long March 10B launch in southern China. The booster returned vertically and was recovered on an offshore platform, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The test is being presented as a step toward reusable rockets and a sign of progress in a field long dominated by US companies.The Long March 10B lifted off from the Hainan commercial space launch site on Friday. About six minutes after the booster separated from the upper stage, it came back down in a controlled descent and was retrieved at sea.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear force and expand intelligence role amid military modernisation push
North Korea has said it will strengthen its nuclear force in both quality and quantity and expand the role of its military intelligence agency, according to state media. The announcement followed an enlarged meeting of the ruling Workers' Party Central Military Commission on Thursday. It also came alongside plans to accelerate the building of modern naval bases and upgrade combat systems.At the meeting, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un said only a strong military could guarantee what he described as true peace, according to the report. The commission discussed broadening the functions and missions of the General Reconnaissance and Intelligence Bureau,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Kyiv court hears Ukrainian agent deny killing Monaco bomb suspect as case widens
A Ukrainian intelligence officer accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman suspected in a Monaco bombing plot, has told a court in Kyiv that he did not fire the fatal shot. Vladyslav Reut made the claim during a custody hearing on Thursday, reversing an earlier account in which he had appeared to admit the killing and led investigators to her grave in woodland west of the capital. The case is drawing attention because it involves an active officer from Ukraine's military intelligence agency and a former employee of the security service.In court, Reut said he "categorically denied" murdering Berezovska and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
H5 bird flu detected in Australian seabird for first time, with surveillance stepped up
Australia has confirmed the H5 bird flu strain in a greater crested tern found dead in Robe, South Australia, marking the first detection of the virus in a local Australian seabird. The finding was announced on Friday by federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins and comes as authorities continue to monitor wildlife along the country's southern coastline. Officials said South Australia is now leading extra surveillance in the area to check whether the virus has spread further in local bird populations.Collins said the discovery was concerning but not unexpected, and described it as another sign that Australia's biosecurity system is working.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 04:00 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake toll rises to 3,889 as disease risk grows in displaced areas
Venezuela's authorities say the death toll from twin earthquakes last month has risen to 3,889, as health agencies warn that displaced communities now face a growing risk of disease. The latest figures also put the number of injured at 16,740, with 17,907 people displaced. The worst-affected area is Venezuela's northern coast, where many residents have been forced into shelters after the tremors.Lawmaker Jorge Rodrigues said the updated toll was reported on Thursday. The Pan American Health Organization warned that the main health threat in the coming weeks may come not only from earthquake injuries, but also from disrupted health services,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Explosions reported in Iran near Bushehr and Konarak as US military denies involvement
Iranian media reported loud explosions in several locations in southern Iran late on Thursday, including areas around Bushehr, Choghadak and the coastal city of Konarak. The reports came amid continuing exchanges between Iran, the United States and Israel, with officials in Washington denying any recent US strikes. Local officials in Bushehr said one blast in the city was caused by air defence systems, while another strike hit a military headquarters on the outskirts of the city.According to the supplied report, the United States Central Command said the US military had not carried out any strikes in Iran in the past... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
OPCW restores Syria's voting rights amid chemical-weapons cooperation
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has reinstated Syria's voting rights after saying there had been a significant change in circumstances since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The decision was announced on Thursday and follows what the watchdog described as concrete steps by the new authorities in Damascus to cooperate on dismantling remaining chemical weapons linked to the former government. Syria's foreign ministry welcomed the move and said it reflected international confidence in the country's transformation.The OPCW said the new Syrian authorities had committed to fulfilling the country's obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and had since taken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 21:02 LONDON
Ebola deaths in Democratic Republic of the Congo reach 600 as outbreak is described as fastest-growing ever
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say the country's Ebola outbreak has become the fastest-growing ever recorded, as confirmed deaths reached 600 and cases rose to 1,759. The latest figures, issued by the UN health agency and cited by African public health officials, show the outbreak continuing to expand since it was declared in mid-May. Officials say the virus is still outpacing the emergency response, with cases estimated to be doubling about every 28 days.Wessam Mankoula, who heads emergency preparedness and response at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said the outbreak was the fastest-growing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
Court hears witness say Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed before fatal car bomb in Malta
A Maltese court has heard testimony describing the final moments before the car bomb that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. A neighbour told the trial that she appeared panicked and screamed moments before the explosion near the village of Bidnija. The hearing is part of the long-running case over the alleged ordering of the killing, nearly nine years after her death.The witness, Francis Sant, said he was driving in the opposite direction when he saw Caruana Galizia's car coming towards him on the main road after she had left her home. He told the court that he first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Nigeria orders probe after fake federal agency received budget funding and office space
Nigeria's president has ordered an investigation after a fictitious federal body was found to have received budget funding and office space, triggering a political storm in the run-up to January's general election. The case centres on the presidential foreign intervention promotion council, or PFIPC, which was allocated 1.3 billion naira in the 2026 budget. The development has intensified scrutiny of governance and corruption in Africa's most populous country.According to the supplied material, the issue first came to light last October when Femi Gbajabiamila, the president's chief of staff, wrote to police alleging that his signature, official seals and reference numbers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 18:04 LONDON
At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in Jinjiang, Fujian
At least 28 people have been killed in a fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, in China's Fujian province, according to state media. Many others were still thought to be trapped inside the building as firefighters continued rescue efforts on Thursday. The blaze broke out around noon at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jiangtou village and sent thick black smoke over the site.Local reporting said the fire started on the ground floor and spread quickly through the multistorey building. More than 180 firefighters and rescue workers were dispatched, along with 35 emergency vehicles, to try to reach people inside.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
Greenland Energy dispute over drilling permissions deepens amid Trump-linked pressure
A dispute has emerged in Greenland over whether a Texas-based oil company has permission to begin exploration work and move drilling equipment into the territory. Greenland Energy says it has exploration permits and plans to bring in drilling kit, but the government in Nuuk says there are no active permissions for exploration or for preparations linked to such activity. The disagreement centres on a proposed oil project in eastern Greenland and has drawn in figures linked to Donald Trump.The company's public face, Robert Price, told residents of Ittoqqortoormiit on 10 June that the project would drill for oil in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Iran prepares to bury slain leader Khamenei in Mashhad amid mass funeral processions
Huge crowds have gathered in the eastern holy city of Mashhad as Iran prepares to bury its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The burial in his hometown is due on Thursday and follows a week of funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies across Iran. It also comes after large commemorations in Iraq, where the dead leader was honoured in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.The supporting report says Khamenei was killed in strikes on Tehran on 28 February, along with several relatives. It says his remains arrived at Mashhad international airport on Thursday after being paraded through Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
South Korea's top court upholds seven-year sentence for ex-president Yoon
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over crimes linked to his botched 2024 martial law declaration. The ruling confirms the sentence imposed by lower courts and closes off Yoon's final appeal in this case. It comes as the former leader is already detained in a separate matter involving a life sentence for leading an insurrection.The court said the lower judgment contained no errors and dismissed all appeals in a televised ruling. According to the case details, Yoon was accused of obstructing cabinet deliberations by convening only a select group of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after scandal and assault allegation
Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for the US Senate in Maine after a series of scandals, including a sexual assault allegation. He said he will formally withdraw from the race once a replacement is selected through what he described as a transparent and democratic process. The move comes in a contest seen as important to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.Platner said in an 11-minute video posted online that the decision was not an admission of guilt. He said the allegation was false and that the claims against him did not happen. He also said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 02:00 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
