Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire faces fresh strikes in southern Lebanon
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been announced, but reports from southern Lebanon suggest the fighting has not fully stopped. Rescue officials in the city of Nabatieh said there had been at least 12 air strikes after the ceasefire began at 16:00 local time, or 13:00 GMT. The latest reports add to uncertainty over whether the agreement is being enforced on the ground.A US official said the two sides had agreed to the truce after intense Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon, where the government said 47 people were killed. The same reporting said Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Russia renews strikes on Ukraine after biggest-ever drone attack on Moscow
Russia has renewed strikes on Ukraine after what Russian officials described as the biggest-ever drone attack on Moscow, in a rapid escalation that has left civilians dead on both sides. Ukrainian officials said three people were killed in the latest Russian attacks, including an eight-year-old girl in the central Dnipropetrovsk region. The strikes came a day after Ukraine's drone assault on the Russian capital, which Russian authorities said killed another eight-year-old girl in the Moscow region and set fire to a major oil refinery.Between late Thursday and early Friday, Russia launched 90 drones at Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian air... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 17:03 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
Ebola patient found after hospital abduction in eastern DR Congo
A six-year-old Ebola patient who was taken from a hospital by armed men in the eastern Congolese city of Butembo has been found at another treatment centre and is reported to be doing well. A local health official said the child and her mother turned up about 18km from Butembo after being taken two days earlier. The case has renewed concern about the safety of Ebola treatment facilities in a region already struggling to contain the outbreak.Dr Lubambo Maboko Gaston said the girl was in a stable condition when she was found. He said the pair had been taken by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Confusion over reported renewed closure in the Strait of Hormuz amid warning shots and ship warnings
Confusion has emerged in the Strait of Hormuz after reports that Iran had reclosed the waterway, a key route for global energy shipments. The reports raised fresh concern over access to one of the world's busiest transit chokepoints. They also cast doubt on the recently signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding, according to the supplied material.An Iranian activist, Ilia Hashemi, said on Friday that there were reports of warning shots fired in the area and that ships had been told not to approach the strait. He later said the warning fire had stopped and that vessels were receiving no answer when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech Leads, Chips Surge and Commodities Slide
Executive summary: US stocks opened broadly higher, led by a sharp rebound in technology and semiconductor shares. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.7%, the S&P 500 gained 1.4%, and the Russell 2000 added 2.0%, while the SOXX chip ETF jumped nearly 9%. At the same time, oil, gold, silver and several industrial metals fell, alongside bitcoin and ether, pointing to a risk-on equity bid but a softer tone in commodities and crypto. [Continue Reading]
Trump signals renewed focus on North Korea nuclear issue after Iran deal
United States President Donald Trump is said to be shifting attention toward North Korea's nuclear programme after Washington reached an agreement with Iran. South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung said Trump made the remark during a G7 dinner, telling him that "the time had come to pay attention to the North Korea issue." The comments suggest a possible change in the White House's immediate foreign policy focus, with Pyongyang back on the agenda after months in which Iran had been a central concern. Lee said he raised the limits of sanctions on North Korea during the discussion, arguing that they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 13:02 LONDON
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon as four soldiers killed in combat and 18 reported dead
Israel said four of its soldiers were killed when a tank was hit during an operation near Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military said the deaths occurred in combat, while also reporting that it had carried out strikes across southern Lebanon overnight. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 18 people were killed in those strikes.The latest reporting adds that strikes were seen around Nabatiyeh al-Faouqa, Choukine and Kfar Sir, with further attacks reported near Baalbek. Thick smoke was visible above several villages, and rescue teams, ambulances, civil defence crews and army units were deployed to strike locations in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend presidential terms and end direct elections
Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament has passed a constitutional bill that would extend presidential terms from five years to seven and end direct presidential elections. If enacted, the changes would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The legislation now moves to the senate, where it is also expected to pass before being signed into law.Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda announced that 216 lawmakers backed the bill, comfortably above the 187 votes needed for a two-thirds majority to amend the constitution. Forty-two MPs voted against it. The draft law also changes the way presidents are chosen, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 09:30 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
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election and signals Labour leadership challenge
Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election and used his victory speech to suggest the result could mark a turning point in British politics. He told supporters that politics is not working and said the night could be the moment when change begins. The result returns him to the House of Commons and strengthens speculation that he may seek to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.Burnham said he had always expected to return to Westminster to complete what he called unfinished business, so that the north of England could fulfil its potential. He has previously said he would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 06:01 LONDON
US reviews force presence in Europe as NATO tensions deepen in Brussels
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of the American force posture in Europe, sharpening pressure on NATO allies during a meeting in Brussels. He told counterparts the review would test whether Europe is moving quickly enough to take primary responsibility for its own defence. The remarks came as Washington continues to send mixed signals about the future size of its military footprint on the continent.Hegseth said the review would be a "real review" and suggested that some countries would "fail" while others would "pass with flying colours". He also criticised allies for not giving US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 05:31 LONDON
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Trump says he expects ceasefire in Lebanon after Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has said he expects a ceasefire in Lebanon as part of the wider diplomatic fallout from the newly signed interim agreement with Iran. He also called for ceasefires on all fronts, including involving Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel, while urging countries across the Middle East to stay committed to the negotiations. The remarks came after the Iran deal was signed and as the administration sought to present the agreement as a broader regional reset.Trump said global markets were "loving what is happening" and pointed to falling oil prices as evidence of a positive reaction. The comments suggest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 04:01 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Chips, Tech and Banks Lead, While Oil and Energy Sink
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened firmer, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all higher in early trading, led by a sharp rally in AI and chip stocks and broad gains in technology, financials and defense. The biggest drag came from energy, where WTI crude and the XLE sector fell hard, while bitcoin and several metals also weakened. The opening tone points to a market that is rewarding growth and rate-sensitive sectors while punishing oil-linked assets. [Continue Reading]
Iran says Hormuz ships will face fees after 60-day period
Iran has said ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz will be charged a fee after a 60-day period linked to a newly signed memorandum of understanding, directly contradicting Donald Trump's claim that the route would remain toll-free. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, described in the supplied material as Iran's lead negotiator, said the strait would not return to "pre-war conditions" and that Iran has the right to sovereignty over the waterway. The comments add a fresh point of tension to an already fragile arrangement over one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.The supplied material says the 14-point MoU was digitally signed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Oil falls and Asian stocks rally after US-Iran interim peace deal
Oil prices fell and Asian equities rose on Thursday after the United States and Iran signed an interim peace agreement that eased fears of further disruption to global energy supplies. Brent crude dropped as much as 1.6 percent in early Asian trading, while benchmark indices in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan moved higher. The market reaction came after several days of volatility linked to the war between the two countries and renewed concern over the security of shipping routes in the Gulf.Brent crude was down 1.9 percent in Asia, with August futures at $78.07 by 04:30 GMT, leaving the benchmark... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 06:01 LONDON
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Brazil-US tensions deepen as Lula warns Trump over election interference
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil's October presidential election, sharpening a dispute that has already spread from trade to the courts. The warning came after Trump renewed criticism of Brazil's judicial actions against Lula's political opponents. It also followed fresh US pressure in the form of proposed tariffs and the designation of two Brazilian drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations.Lula's comments add a direct presidential-level warning to an already strained relationship between Brasília and Washington. He has objected to US sanctions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, which the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
French riot police authorised to use water cannon in UK-funded Calais migration operation
French riot police deployed in northern France under a £660m deal with the UK have been authorised to use water cannon against asylum seekers and people smugglers, according to people familiar with the operation. The deployment is aimed at stopping small boat launches from beaches near Calais and is being carried out by specialist units including a 50-officer riot squad. The move comes as the summer period typically brings renewed pressure on the Channel crossing route.Informed sources said officers from the Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité, known as the CRS, may request water cannon, CS gas and batons as part of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 20:00 LONDON
Suspected militant killed in Manipur encounter amid intensified security operations
One person has been killed in an alleged encounter in Churachandpur district in India's Manipur state as security forces step up operations in areas affected by recent community violence. Police said the incident took place on 16 June between Molphei and Songkong villages, where a joint column of the Assam Rifles and the Army was operating against suspected militants. The case has triggered competing claims, with Kuki-Zo groups and a local BJP legislator alleging the dead man was a civilian and calling for an inquiry.According to the Manipur police statement, one suspected militant was killed during the encounter and an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
G7 closes in France with united pressure on Russia over Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains had ended as a success, describing the three-day meeting as a moment of unity and real cooperation among the leaders. He said the group had agreed that Russia had shown no serious willingness to make peace in Ukraine. Macron also said the G7 was remobilising to increase pressure on Moscow.The remarks came as the summit closed on Wednesday after discussions that also covered the Middle East and artificial intelligence. Macron said the talks had moved beyond months of disagreements and fragmentation, and he framed the outcome as a sign that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Belarus opposition urges EU to stop alumina exports to Russia
The exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has called on the European Union to end alumina exports to Russia, saying raw materials that could help Moscow build weapons should be stopped. She made the appeal in remarks ahead of a debate at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. Her comments were linked to allegations that alumina from Ireland's Aughinish refinery may be reaching Russian weapons systems.Tsikhanouskaya said she was grateful for the work of investigative media that had raised the allegations, and argued that the EU should close loopholes that allow resources to reach Russia. She said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:38 LONDON
Trump says Iran deal is not final and warns of renewed bombing at G7 summit
US President Donald Trump has said the memorandum of understanding with Iran is not final, warning that the United States could resume bombing if he does not like the deal or if Iran does not behave. He made the remarks at the G7 summit in France, where leaders had already signalled support for the tentative understanding. Trump also said the arrangement does not include immediate sanctions relief for Iran, underscoring that key elements remain unsettled.The comments came as the G7 issued a declaration backing the deal as a way to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a shaky ceasefire.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 12:29 LONDON
European Parliament gives final approval to Trump tariff deal
The European Parliament has given its final approval to implement last July's tariff agreement with Donald Trump, moving the deal a step closer to formal adoption by EU leaders. The vote in Brussels came just days before a US deadline threat to raise tariffs if the agreement was not sanctioned by 4 July. Lawmakers backed the text with two main provisos, including a sunset clause that would make the deal expire on 31 December 2029 unless renewed.Under the agreement, the US applies 15% tariffs on most EU exports, while the EU has cut import duties on some US goods, some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 17:36 LONDON
Lebanese residents rush back to southern homes after US-Iran deal announcement
Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the conflict in the south are moving back towards their homes after news of a US-Iran deal, despite warnings from Lebanese authorities to wait until conditions improve. The return flow is being reported in areas including Ain Baal in the Tyre district, where residents had previously fled bombardment and sought shelter elsewhere. The movement comes as Israeli forces are still said to occupy nearly 20% of Lebanon, leaving the security picture uncertain.The supplied report says the return began after the ceasefire announcement, with cars and motorcycles heading south carrying families who had spent months in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 15:31 LONDON
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India blocks Telegram until June 22 over medical entrance exam fraud concerns
India has temporarily blocked access to Telegram until 22 June, saying the messaging app was being used to defraud candidates taking a national medical entrance examination. The move was announced by the Ministry of Education and applies for a defined period, according to the government statement. It marks a rare and sweeping intervention against a major messaging platform in one of the world's largest internet markets.The restriction was issued under a provision of India's information technology law that allows the government to block access to online services in the interest of sovereignty and integrity. Officials said the action was taken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 08:38 LONDON
Israel says Hezbollah fired rockets and mortars at troops in southern Lebanon
Israel says its forces intercepted rockets launched by Hezbollah towards troops in southern Lebanon, in a fresh exchange along the border. The Israel Defense Forces also said Hezbollah fired an anti-tank missile and multiple mortar shells in several incidents. The report points to continued military tension in an area that has remained volatile despite wider ceasefire efforts in the region.According to the account, the interception took place a short while before the report was published on 15 June. The military said the rockets were aimed at its troops in southern Lebanon, while the anti-tank missile and mortar fire were described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 22:32 LONDON
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine as G7 summit opens in Évian-les-Bains
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France scraps its digital services tax on American technology companies. The warning comes as he arrives in Évian-les-Bains for the G7 summit, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron. The row adds a fresh trade dispute to an already crowded summit agenda.Trump said he had delivered the warning directly to Macron and told him that Washington would have "no choice" but to act if Paris kept the 3% tax. He said the tariff would apply to "all champagnes and all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
Carney says Iran is 'topic number one' for G7 in France amid ceasefire progress
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Iran will be the main focus of the Group of Seven summit in France, as leaders gather to discuss what he described as progress towards a more durable ceasefire between the United States and Iran. In comments ahead of the meeting, he said the summit would centre on the most important issues facing the world and that Iran was "topic number one". He added that the question now was how to reinforce the ceasefire and make it last.Carney said the issue would also be important for partner countries from the Gulf that are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
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Kidnapped retired Nigerian general dies in captivity in Katsina state
A retired Nigerian army general abducted in north-western Nigeria last month has died while being held captive, the military has said. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar was kidnapped with his wife while travelling in Katsina state, and the incident has drawn renewed attention to insecurity in the region. The military said it had been carrying out rescue efforts while he was in captivity.According to the confirmed account, Abubakar was seized on 30 May when armed men attacked his vehicle as he was heading to a wedding. Local media reported that his driver was also taken during the attack. Days before news... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 17:02 LONDON
US-Iran talks move to Hormuz leverage and nuclear limits as deal hopes build
Iran's foreign minister has given the clearest indication yet that Tehran wants to preserve leverage over the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Washington continue. Abbas Araghchi said Iran would keep a presence over the waterway and suggested a negotiated framework could allow the collection of a "service fee" for vessels using it. He also said Iranian forces would intervene when necessary, while acknowledging that international law does not permit a toll on ships passing through the strait.The remarks come as the two sides appear to be edging closer to an agreement, but remain divided over the scope of any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in Nasdaq debut
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company surged on their stock market debut in New York. The company listed on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday in what was described as the biggest-ever stock market debut, briefly lifting Musk's paper wealth above $1tn. SpaceX closed the day with a valuation of $2.2tn, after trading opened above the offer price and climbed further during the session.The company said shares would be offered at $135 each, but trading opened at $150 and briefly reached $176.50 before ending the day at $160.95. The initial public offering... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:04 LONDON
Australia prepares robust pushback on US tariff proposal as ambassador starts Washington posting
Australia's new ambassador to Washington has said Canberra will "robustly" push back against a new tariff proposal from the Trump administration. Greg Moriarty said Australia may also enlist Australian businesses in the effort as the government prepares a submission to the Office of the US Trade Representative. The move comes as the proposed levy on Australian imports is still moving through a consultation process.Mr Moriarty, who has replaced Kevin Rudd in the posting, described the tariff proposal as "extremely disappointing". He said the US trade office had flagged the measure after a recent investigation into forced labour. The proposal is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 22:02 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
