Reform UK donations row deepens after reported police referral and internal probe
Reform UK is facing a fresh donations controversy after undercover footage aired on Thursday appeared to show senior figures discussing how to disguise donations from foreign sources. The party has since been reported to police, while Parliament's standards watchdog has also been asked to examine the claims. Two senior figures, Dan Jukes and James Orr, have stood down pending an internal investigation.The footage was broadcast as part of an investigation by an undercover group that posed as an American donor and his son. According to the report, the pair had paid for polling allegedly commissioned by Reform and were seeking... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 02:29 LONDON
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US imposes new sanctions on Cuban companies and Fidel Ernesto Castro
The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting several Cuban companies and Fidel Ernesto Castro, the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. The measures were announced on Thursday and are the latest step in a campaign that Washington says is aimed at increasing pressure on Cuba's government. The move adds to an already strained relationship between the two countries and comes as Cuba continues to face severe economic difficulties.The US State Department said the sanctions apply to several Cuban companies and to Fidel Ernesto Castro, who is 31. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 03:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran strikes widen Gulf tensions as Nepal flood toll climbs and Europe frets over energy
Iran said it struck United States bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, widening a fast moving confrontation after renewed Gulf attacks. The claim came as Tehran also sought an International Criminal Court probe into a US strike it says hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, while President Donald Trump said the US was stockpiling munitions after the Iran operation and signalled shifts in arms supply. 🔗 🔗 🔗Pressure in the Gulf also deepened after Saudi Arabia said an attack on a Saudi owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino sailors. Separately, analysts said China’s support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran widens Gulf conflict as Europe faces Russia tensions and EU deadlock
Iran said its military had bombarded United States bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, signalling a fresh round of retaliatory strikes in the Gulf. 🔗Tehran also sought an International Criminal Court probe after the Iranian Red Crescent said a US missile strike hit a wedding party in Kuhestak in southern Iran, adding to the legal and diplomatic fallout from the conflict. 🔗In Europe, Denmark's counterintelligence chief said Russia was actively preparing sabotage operations against the country, with the defence industry singled out as a target, sharpening concerns over security threats inside the EU and NATO. 🔗EU foreign ministers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Sep 2026 12:18 LONDON
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Nicaragua votes to bar opposition parties and extend terms in first approval of constitutional reform
Nicaragua's National Assembly has voted to bar opposition parties from future elections and extend the terms of the president and other elected officials, in a move that deepens concern over the country's political direction. The vote took place during a special outdoor legislative session on Tuesday and was described by the United States as a further step away from democratic norms. The reform still needs a second approval before it can take effect, with the next vote scheduled for January 18.The measure would formally exclude from office any opposition figures deemed to have taken part in planning or carrying out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
US and global energy firms expand Venezuela oil projects as Chris Wright oversees Caracas signing
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversaw the signing of a new package of oil and energy agreements in Caracas on Wednesday, adding fresh detail to the wider US-Venezuela arrangement announced days earlier. The deals involve Chevron, Italy's Eni and GE Vernova, and were presented at a ceremony in the Venezuelan capital alongside interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The agreements are separate from the broader oil arrangement that has already drawn scrutiny over the scale of US access to Venezuelan reserves.According to the supplied material, the new contracts are worth tens of billions of dollars and are aimed at expanding production, increasing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Maltese businessman acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case
A Maltese businessman has been acquitted of complicity in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, in a verdict delivered in Valletta. Yorgen Fenech, 44, had been on trial over the 2017 car-bomb killing that shocked Malta and drew widespread public outrage. The jury cleared him of both charges after eight hours of deliberation, according to the reported verdict.Fenech had denied accusations of complicity in murder and criminal association to commit murder. The jury's decision was reached by an 8-1 margin, and the courtroom reacted sharply to the outcome, with members of Fenech's family reported to have celebrated while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Guinea-Bissau backs stronger presidential powers as referendum result is confirmed
Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission has confirmed that voters approved a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers. Provisional results showed about 70% support, with turnout reported at more than 55%, after voting in the referendum held on Sunday. The changes were put forward by the transitional authorities that took power after last November's disputed election.Under the approved text, the president will be able to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in the event of a grave political crisis. The constitution also reduces the number of parliamentary seats from 102 to 65 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Florida resident convicted in nearly $1 million aircraft-parts smuggling case tied to Russia
Alexander Mamonov, a 62-year-old Russian expat living in south Florida, has been convicted on 12 counts in a case involving the illegal export of aircraft parts to Russia. Prosecutors said the scheme covered more than $900,000 worth of equipment and was designed to conceal the true destination of the shipments. The verdict was returned this week after a jury trial.According to the supplied material, Mamonov was found to have used fake labels, misleading destination claims and financial transactions to hide the movement of the parts. He allegedly told suppliers the goods were bound for countries including China and the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 15:02 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
