France and Vanuatu begin talks over disputed Matthew and Hunter islands
France and Vanuatu have begun formal negotiations over the future of Matthew and Hunter islands, two small volcanic islands east of New Caledonia that have been at the centre of a sovereignty dispute for decades. Vanuatu is seeking to secure sovereignty over the islands, which remain under French control as part of New Caledonia. The talks mark a new phase in a long-running territorial disagreement that has been politically sensitive in both countries.The islands lie about 300 kilometres east of New Caledonia and are described as rugged, mineral-rich and volcanically active. Matthew Island and Hunter Island are separated by about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
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France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo as contact tracing begins
The French Health Ministry has confirmed the country's first Ebola case on national territory in a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient was isolated immediately after landing in Paris, and officials said the person is now in a stable condition. The ministry said the risk of transmission remains low, while contact tracing is under way.According to the supplied material, the doctor flew on a commercial service from Kinshasa and was almost asymptomatic, apart from headaches. The ministry said the patient's condition slightly deteriorated during the flight, but isolation and medical care began as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
France heatwave outage widens in Brittany as temperatures set to peak
About 67,000 homes in Brittany were without power on Tuesday evening as France faced the peak of a record-breaking heatwave, according to authorities. Electricity was not expected to be fully restored until Wednesday night at the earliest, while temperatures were forecast to reach 43C in parts of the southwest. The disruption came as more than half of the country remained under a red heat alert.The latest figures add to the scale of the incident in western France, where the outage has affected a large number of households across Brittany. France also recorded its hottest day since records began on Tuesday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 12:35 LONDON
France on red alert as Europe heatwave pushes temperatures above 40C
France has placed half the country under red alert as a severe heatwave drives temperatures above 40C across mainland Europe. The warning comes as authorities across several countries respond to rising risks linked to extreme heat, including reports of drownings in France, Germany and Italy. In France, emergency services and military forces have been put on bushfire alert, while officials have also restricted public alcohol consumption and cancelled some outdoor sports events.Temperatures in parts of France topped 40C on Sunday, and forecasters expect the heat to intensify further on Monday. The national rail authority has cancelled some trains and sent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Paris police ban Iranian opposition rally over security concerns
French police have banned a planned Iranian opposition rally in Paris at the last minute, citing a risk of violence and public-order disruption. The demonstration, organised by the National Resistance Council of Iran, was due to take place on Saturday. Authorities said the route would have passed close to public buildings and diplomatic missions.The police order said there was a serious risk that clashes could break out between activists with opposing views in what it described as a particularly tense national and international context. The National Resistance Council of Iran said the cancellation came after business hours on Thursday and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 17:05 LONDON
Iran-US memorandum takes effect as Hormuz transit resumes and Switzerland talks loom
Commercial shipping has resumed through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Iran brought their memorandum of understanding into effect, according to the supplied rows. The reopening is being treated as one of the first practical signs that the agreement is being implemented, after weeks of disruption to a route that carries a large share of the world's oil. The rows say the deal was signed on 17 June and that transit charges for commercial vessels have been suspended for 60 days.The latest reporting adds that the global market response has been mixed, even with the waterway reopening.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
Vance publicly rebukes Israel from White House podium amid US-Iran deal fallout
United States Vice President JD Vance has delivered unusually blunt public criticism of Israel from a White House podium, sharpening tensions already exposed by the US-Iran deal. Speaking on Thursday local time, he said Israel should be grateful for American support and warned Israeli leaders to reassess their stance toward Washington. His remarks came as debate over the agreement continued to widen and as relations between the two allies appeared to be under strain.Vance said President Donald Trump was the only head of state in the world sympathetic to Israel at this moment, and argued that Israeli officials should not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 06:29 LONDON
Israel cuts contact with EU foreign policy chief over reported apartheid remarks
Israel has said it is suspending contact with the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, after reports that she compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians with apartheid. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he had "no choice" but to sever contact unless Kallas retracts the reported remarks. The dispute has quickly become a public diplomatic row between Israel and one of the EU's most senior foreign policy figures.The row was triggered by a report that Kallas made the comments during high-level talks with Mexican officials in May. According to the report, she drew a comparison between Israel's policies in Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 20:31 LONDON
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The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
