Two Romanians jailed in London over stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati
Two Romanian nationals have been jailed in London for stabbing journalist Pouria Zeraati in what a judge said was an attack carried out for, or for the benefit of, a foreign power. The sentencing at the Old Bailey followed convictions last month over the March 2024 assault in Wimbledon. Zeraati works for Iran International, a Persian-language channel critical of the Iranian government.The court heard that Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, attacked Zeraati as he walked to his car near his home, close to the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Stana was sentenced to 12 years in prison and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran funeral, Ukraine strikes and Hormuz shipping disruption dominate a tense day
Iran began a week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathering as the city was heavily fortified. India sent an official delegation, while Western nations were absent from the ceremonies. 🔗 🔗 🔗Satellite imagery has shown damage at a range of Iranian military and nuclear sites after US and Israeli strikes, adding to the pressure on Tehran as it also said Israel had once considered targeting its negotiators during ceasefire talks. Iran is also preparing to host dozens of foreign leaders for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Merz defends Germany's NATO spending as Trump renews criticism ahead of Ankara summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany's NATO defence spending after Donald Trump renewed his criticism of alliance members' contributions. The exchange comes days before NATO leaders are due to meet in Ankara next week. Trump described the spending balance as "ridiculous" and "one-sided" in posts earlier this week, while Merz said Germany would double its defence budget within four years.Merz said the planned increase would amount to the greatest effort Germany has ever made to strengthen its defence capabilities. He added that Germany had "no reason to shy away from anyone" and said the country was acting with responsibility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
Iran begins state funeral in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as foreign dignitaries attend
Thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathered in Tehran on Friday as Iran began a week-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies are taking place across Iran and Iraq and were presented by Tehran as a display of national unity after Khamenei's 37-year rule ended with his death in US-Israeli airstrikes. The funeral marks the start of a sequence of processions that officials say will continue for a week.Late on Thursday, Khamenei's coffin was unveiled before a large crowd of supporters who chanted, wept and beat their heads in rhythm with mourning hymns, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
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Iran says Israel planned to target Tehran negotiators during ceasefire talks
Iran's foreign minister has confirmed reports that Israel had considered targeting Tehran's negotiators during sensitive ceasefire talks earlier this year. The reporting centres on Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of parliament, both of whom were named as figures of concern in the accounts. According to the supplied material, the issue emerged as diplomacy was under way and raised fears that any strike could have derailed the talks.The reports say the United States was worried that an attack on the two men could collapse the negotiations and reignite the war. Washington was said to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
India announces Modi six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
India has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to July 11 for a series of bilateral talks and summit meetings. The Ministry of External Affairs said the six-day trip will begin in Indonesia before continuing to Australia and ending in New Zealand. The visit comes as New Delhi seeks to deepen engagement across the Indo-Pacific region.According to the ministry briefing, Modi will meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Officials said diaspora engagements are also planned in each country,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
US withdraws most troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed to Nigeria earlier this year for a joint operation against Islamist militant groups in the Lake Chad Basin. The move follows months of cooperation with Nigerian forces and comes after the two sides said the mission had significantly weakened Islamic State leadership in the country. Senior Islamic State figure Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed during the operation, according to the supplied report.The deployment began after joint strikes in December, including attacks on Christmas Day, and was followed by the arrival of about 200 US soldiers two months later. On Thursday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Tehran as India sends delegation
India has sent an official delegation to Iran as funeral and mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begin in Tehran. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain are attending on behalf of India, according to the supplied row. Iranian authorities have urged citizens, government officials and members of paramilitary groups to take part in large public gatherings to pay their respects.The funeral schedule is set to run over several days and across multiple locations. Khamenei's body is due to lie in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla before a procession through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 15:01 LONDON
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Russia fuel shortages deepen as Ukraine's refinery strike campaign bites for a second day
Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries and fuel depots are continuing to pressure fuel supplies across Russia, with reporting on 3 July saying the disruption has become nationwide. The latest account says the attacks are part of an almost daily campaign that has led to shortages in many regions and visible strain at petrol stations. It also says the Kremlin's top military leadership has not publicly commented on the strikes.The report describes the effect on ordinary motorists in Moscow, where one taxi driver said the petrol he had been buying was overpriced and of poor quality. It also says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iran begins public mourning and funeral processions for former Supreme Leader in Tehran
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with the main ceremonies centred on Tehran. His body is due to lie in state at the Grand Mosalla for three days before burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday. Officials have said the funeral could draw up to 20 million mourners, and authorities have already ordered office closures and traffic restrictions in the capital.The official funeral ceremony is scheduled for Saturday in Tehran, while the airspace over the city will be partially closed from Friday and fully closed on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:29 LONDON
Tehran fortified for Ali Khamenei funeral as crowds expected over three days
Tehran has been turned into a fortress ahead of the funeral ceremonies for former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, with the first public events due to begin on Saturday. The capital is preparing for what authorities expect to be one of the largest state mourning gatherings in recent years, with crowds forecast over three days. The ceremony follows Khamenei's death in attacks attributed in the supplied material to Israel and the United States.According to the supplied rows, officials expect between 15 million and 20 million people to take part in the mourning period in Tehran alone. The gates of the religious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:01 LONDON
Trump says Iran talks have reached a major breakthrough amid ongoing nuclear diplomacy
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are moving forward and claimed Tehran has accepted nearly all of Washington's core demands. In remarks to CNBC, he said: "I think they've agreed to just about everything we need." He also described the process as "the de-nuking of Iran," framing the negotiations as a push to curb Iran's nuclear programme rather than a conventional conflict. The comments amount to the clearest public sign yet from Trump that the talks may be advancing, although no independent confirmation of a breakthrough was provided in the supplied material.The remarks were made on Thursday, 3... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 03:33 LONDON
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Andy Burnham vows to fully fund UK defence plan amid £4.7bn gap
Andy Burnham has said he would take responsibility for funding the United Kingdom's defence investment plan if he becomes prime minister, as questions continue over a £4.7bn shortfall. Speaking on LBC's Tonight with Andrew Marr, Burnham said the country must take the plan "very seriously" and that he would "take my responsibilities fully" to fund it. He added that he was not involved in all of the discussions around the package, but said the UK needs to "build the resilience" as the nature of the threat changes.His comments come after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £15bn increase in defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 21:59 LONDON
Israeli drone strike kills three Palestinians near Gaza hospital and fuel station
An Israeli drone strike in northern Gaza has killed at least three Palestinians near al-Hilu station in Gaza City, according to the Palestinian Wafa news agency. The strike took place on Wednesday close to a site that houses a private specialist hospital and a fuel station. The incident comes despite the ceasefire that has been in place since October.Wafa said the strike hit near al-Hilu station, citing local sources. The report did not identify the dead, and there was no immediate independent confirmation of the casualty count. In a separate statement earlier on Wednesday, the Israeli military said it had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
Greek politician's mother dies after suspected arson attacks in Thessaloniki
The mother of a politician from Greece's ruling New Democracy party has died after an explosion and fire at an apartment building in Thessaloniki, in one of three suspected arson attacks targeting party officials. Vagia Nestora, 72, suffered extensive burns and multiple organ failure after being taken to hospital, according to officials. Police said the attacks took place within minutes of each other in the northern city in the early hours of Wednesday.Hospital officials said Ms Nestora was admitted in a critical condition with burns covering about 80% of her body and later died despite intensive care treatment. Her daughter,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Nigeria school attack, Gaza land moves and global security fears dominate briefing
At least 37 students are missing after gunmen attacked a secondary school in Lassa, in Nigeria’s Borno State, in the latest mass abduction to hit the country’s northeast. Local officials said the raid also left a school vice principal dead and a security guard injured. 🔗In South Sudan, the UN said five humanitarian workers were killed when their convoy was ambushed in Duk County, Jonglei State, with four other people also killed. The attack underlines the continuing danger facing aid operations in one of the world’s most fragile conflict zones. 🔗Security tensions are also rising in South Asia, where the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Jul 2026 08:18 LONDON
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Cuba says talks with the United States over sanctions have stalled
Cuba's foreign minister says negotiations with the United States have made no progress, as tensions continue over sanctions and the long-running trade embargo. Bruno Rodriguez said the talks had reached a standstill and accused US officials of using threats and coercive measures. He made the comments at a news conference on Tuesday in Havana.Rodriguez said the discussions between the two governments were showing no progress and that there had been no breakthroughs on ending sanctions against the island. He said US delegations had generally been respectful, but added that their conduct had been accompanied by what he described as constant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 21:36 LONDON
Germany intelligence warns of surge in far-right extremism
Germany's domestic intelligence service has warned that right-wing extremism remains the greatest threat to the country's democracy, saying the number of far-right extremists rose sharply to 58,700 last year. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution said that was an increase of more than 8,000 on the previous year. It also said 5,600 of those identified were considered likely to use violence.In its annual report, the agency said German democracy was under "practically permanent attack" from both inside and outside. Its head, Sinan Selen, said extreme left-wing violence was also increasing and described the situation as an alarm... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
US and Iranian delegations head to Qatar for technical talks amid nuclear deadline
Iran has said it will send a delegation to Qatar for technical meetings on Tuesday, while stressing that no direct negotiations with the other side are planned. Washington has separately said that envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Qatar this week for high-level meetings. The talks come as mediators try to keep diplomacy moving on a permanent agreement that would include Iran's disputed nuclear programme.According to the confirmed details, the discussions are expected to involve lower-level diplomats before any possible return to the table by top negotiators. The White House press secretary said the US envoys were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in Kinshasa amid Ebola spread fears
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in the capital, Kinshasa, and three other areas as authorities try to stop Ebola spreading beyond the country's eastern provinces. The order was issued by Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani, according to the supplied report, as officials warned that the outbreak could reach the city of about 18 million people. The restriction also applies to Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele, which border provinces where Ebola has already been confirmed.The current outbreak has so far been detected in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, all in the east of the country, around 1,800 km... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 15:39 LONDON
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Australia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement as China voices concern
Australia and Vanuatu have signed the Nakamal Agreement in Canberra, finalising a security and economic pact that bars foreign military bases from being established on Vanuatu. The deal was signed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat, and both leaders framed it as a step to strengthen sovereignty and regional stability. Albanese said the agreement gives Australia certainty that there will be no foreign military base in Vanuatu.The pact also requires Vanuatu to consult Australia on any third-party investment in critical infrastructure, while Australia has committed to increased economic support for the Pacific island nation.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 11:29 LONDON
India to send Bihar governor and minister of state to Khamenei funeral in Iran
India will be represented at the funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by Bihar governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margerita. They are expected to attend the proceedings in Iran next month, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of External Affairs. The move follows a formal invitation sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian through the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi.According to the supplied report, the invitation was delivered last Tuesday and the funeral ceremonies are scheduled to begin in Tehran on July 4 before burial in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 10:32 LONDON
South African police officer survives shooting in Johannesburg ahead of corruption inquiry
One of South Africa's most senior police officers has survived an attempted assassination in Johannesburg, according to police. Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was shot on Sunday evening while driving home. He was later rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, local media reported.Police said on Monday that they were investigating the shooting. South African police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said it was too early to speculate on a motive or to conclude that the attack was linked to Khan's expected appearance before a public inquiry. The officer had been due to give evidence before the Madlanga commission, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 09:30 LONDON
Indian Army to roll out first Integrated Battle Groups next month near China-facing corps
The Indian Army is set to establish and operationalise its first Integrated Battle Groups next month, in a significant restructuring of its force posture along the China-facing frontier. The new units are to be carved out of the Panagarh-based XVII Corps, also known as the mountain strike corps, which is positioned for operations in mountainous terrain. According to the supplied report, the rollout has been advanced to July 1 from an earlier plan that had pointed to September.The first phase is expected to create four Integrated Battle Groups and one fire support group under the XVII Corps. Each of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 01:30 LONDON
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Madhya Pradesh prepares first coordinated crackdown on wildlife trafficking through railway network
Police in Madhya Pradesh are preparing a coordinated crackdown on wildlife trafficking through the state's railway network after six years of seizure data pointed to organised interstate smuggling routes. The planned response follows an analysis showing that protected animals were repeatedly moved on passenger trains across the state, rather than through cargo systems. Officials say the effort marks a shift from isolated interceptions to a structured enforcement strategy.Between 2020 and 2026, the State Tiger Strike Force and the Government Railway Police recovered 654 protected animals from passenger trains crossing Madhya Pradesh. The seizures included 647 turtles and seven vultures, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 00:32 LONDON
Assam police say ULFA-I mass-casualty attack foiled in Tinsukia district
Assam police say they have foiled what they described as a planned mass-casualty attack in Tinsukia district after arresting two armed cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent). The arrests were made on Friday in Jagun, a town in the district, and were announced publicly on Saturday. Police said the men were carrying weapons and supplies when they were detained.The two suspects were identified by police as self-styled second lieutenants Humenjyoti Baruah, 27, and Papu Moran, 30, both from Tinsukia district. Tinsukia Senior Superintendent of Police Mayank Kumar said the operation was carried out with the assistance of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 16:33 LONDON
Trump expected to visit India in early 2027 as trade deal nears finalisation
United States President Donald Trump is expected to visit India in early 2027, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The planned trip comes as Washington and New Delhi work to finalise a long-awaited trade deal and expand cooperation in energy, defence and technology. It would be Trump's first visit to India since relations were strained by US tariffs on Indian imports.Gor said preparations for the visit are already under way and that he is due to travel to India to help finalise the presidential trip. He said the two sides are now focused on the wording of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 07:00 LONDON
