Noontime News Recap: Berlin weapons probe, West Bank backlash and fresh tensions from Peru to Hong Kong
German security authorities are investigating a cache of handguns found in a forest near Berlin, saying they believe the weapons may have been intended for assassinations and may be linked to Russia. đŸ”—International pressure is mounting on Israel over its E1 West Bank settlement plan, after multiple governments and the United Nations condemned the opening of tenders for more than 1,200 housing units in the project. đŸ”—In southern Peru, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake injured three people and damaged homes, schools and medical centres, prompting emergency deployments as authorities assessed the impact. đŸ”—Australia has charged a 27 year old dual Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Aug 2026 12:23 LONDON
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6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, injuring three and damaging buildings
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday afternoon, causing damage to homes, schools and medical centres and prompting emergency deployments to affected towns. The quake was felt across a wide area, including the capital, Lima, according to preliminary reports. Authorities said three people were injured in the tremor.The earthquake hit at about 1pm local time and was centred around 40 kilometres northwest of Upahuacho, nearly 800 kilometres from Lima. The United States Geological Survey said the quake had a depth of 99 kilometres, while the Geophysical Institute of Peru put the magnitude at 7.2 and the depth at 108... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:32 LONDON
US admiral visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid reported crew mental health and supply concerns
A senior US military commander has visited the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of mental health and supply problems aboard the aircraft carrier. Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command, described the crew as "awe-inspiring" during the visit. The ship has reportedly been at sea for more than 250 days without a port call, making the deployment unusually long.Cooper said in a statement shared on social media that the Lincoln has among the lowest number of mental health-related cases of the US Navy's 11 active aircraft carriers. He added that long periods at sea are "uniquely challenging and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
