Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions
At least four people were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to local health officials. The strikes hit both Gaza City and southern Gaza, including a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians. Several others were injured in the attacks, which came as many residents continued to live in makeshift shelters after months of war and repeated displacement.Three men died in separate strikes in Gaza City, and their bodies were taken to Shifa Hospital, local health officials said. Another person was killed when a tent in southern Gaza was hit. Israel's military said the strikes targeted Hamas militants.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
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One week of settler violence in the occupied West Bank as attacks spread to new areas
Violence by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank is being reported at record levels this year, according to human rights groups cited in the supplied material. The latest reporting tracks attacks on Palestinians over the course of one week, with incidents observed in several parts of the territory. The pattern described is one of rising assaults and a widening geographic spread.The material says the attacks have increased under Israel's current government, alongside a rapid expansion of Israeli settlements. Those settlements are described as illegal under international law. The reporting does not give a full count of incidents for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv region for second day, killing one
Russian drone attacks have hit Ukraine's Kyiv region for a second straight day, damaging apartment buildings, warehouses and vehicles and killing one person, officials said. The latest strikes also wounded two people, according to regional authorities and the State Emergency Service. Officials said a second drone struck after emergency crews had already been deployed, describing the incident as a double-tap attack.Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional military administration, said the strikes damaged 14 warehouses, 16 private houses, three apartment buildings and 16 vehicles. The State Emergency Service said the second drone hit one location after responders arrived, a tactic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
Greece scrambles F-16s after drone reported from Turkey flies near Alexandroupolis airport
Greece scrambled F-16 fighter jets after a drone reported to be from Turkey entered airspace near Alexandroupolis airport in the country's northeast, according to military and media accounts. The drone was said to have flown close to the runway as a passenger aircraft was preparing to depart. Greek authorities described the response as immediate, with the air force mobilised as the aircraft was detected near the border area.State broadcaster ERTnews said the drone had illegally penetrated Greek airspace near the port city of Alexandroupolis, which lies close to the Turkish border. It reported that the drone flew near the runway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 14:02 LONDON
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Ukraine says Russia plans second formal mobilisation wave of 600,000 troops
Ukraine says Russia is preparing to mobilise 600,000 additional soldiers across 2026 and 2027, in what it describes as a second formal wave of conscription. The claim was made by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate and Foreign Intelligence Service, which said the Russian leadership had already taken the decision. According to the Ukrainian assessment, 300,000 troops would be called up this year and another 300,000 in 2027.The reported plan comes as Kyiv says Moscow is facing mounting battlefield losses and a sharp decline in voluntary recruitment. Ukrainian intelligence said the trigger was a combination of heavy losses, a loss of military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Russia warns Britain over Storm Shadow plans as missile row escalates
Russia has warned that British military installations and equipment could be targeted after reports that the United Kingdom plans to help Ukraine produce Storm Shadow cruise missiles. The warning was issued by Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who said Britain was "one step away" from being seen as legally complicit in attacks on Russia. She also urged the British leadership to abandon what she called a hostile line that could raise the conflict to a new level.The comments followed reports that the UK would provide blueprints for Storm Shadow production, while France has said it will supply technology for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Australian hiker feared missing in Nepal flood zone contacts family while walking toward Kathmandu
An Australian woman previously feared missing in Nepal's flood-hit north has made contact with her family after more than two days without communication. Cara Severino, 25, was reported missing after flash flooding disrupted the Langtang trek area near the China-Nepal border. She is now understood to be hiking toward Kathmandu on foot with a group of Nepali hikers.Her parents said she called them on Friday morning to confirm she was safe, after having no phone reception and a flat battery on her own device. They said she had been stranded while hiking the Langtang trek and that communications had gone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 09:34 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet border floods as death toll rises to at least 469
Rescue teams are continuing to search the Nepal-Tibet border region after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flooding along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river system. Authorities in Kathmandu said at least 469 people have now died and more than 1,500 remain missing across Nepal and China's Tibet region. The disaster struck on Wednesday morning and has left roads, bridges and villages badly damaged in the mountainous border area.Officials initially considered whether a magnitude 4.4 earthquake had caused the flooding, but the United States Geological Survey and other experts said the seismic signal was the result of a glacial collapse and debris... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Nepal flood death toll climbs as Iran talks, Gaza strikes and market rally dominate
Nepal’s flood disaster has deepened sharply, with the death toll rising to 469 as rescue teams were ordered to pause or pull back from parts of the Nepal China border zone after a debris dammed barrier lake began overflowing. Families of Australians still missing in the disaster are appealing for information as communications remain cut in affected areas. 🔗 🔗In Nepal’s Nuwakot district, flash floods and landslides have caused widespread destruction along the Trishuli River basin, with injured people airlifted to safety as communities assess the damage. Surveillance footage from the Chinese side of the border has shown mud and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
Australia reports H5 bird flu in dolphin as Macquarie Island researchers are withdrawn over seal-death risk
Australia has reported a new H5 bird flu case in a common dolphin found dead near Goolwa on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. State testing confirmed the animal was positive for H5N1, and samples have been sent to the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness for further analysis. The finding marks the second native mammal species in Australia known to have contracted the virus.The federal government also said it will withdraw 24 expeditioners from the Macquarie Island research station in the Southern Ocean. Officials said the decision was taken because of the psychosocial risk of witnessing possible mass seal deaths during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Thousands march on Indonesia's parliament in Jakarta over anti-corruption demands
Thousands of people marched on Indonesia's parliament in Jakarta on Thursday to demand tougher action against corruption and the passage of a stalled asset-seizure bill. The protest took place outside the legislature in the capital and remained largely contained behind locked gates for much of the day. By nightfall, the demonstration had turned more tense after some protesters threw objects at police.Police responded with tear gas and a water cannon after dark, according to the supporting report. A police post and a motorcycle were set alight during the unrest, and several people were carried away on stretchers. Jakarta police said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 06:06 LONDON
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu detection in a dolphin found at Goolwa
South Australian authorities have confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a dead common dolphin found at Goolwa on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The finding is being described by the state as a new development in Australia. It comes after a separate H5N1 detection in a red fox in Adelaide's north-west earlier in the week.The Department of Primary Industries and Regions said the dolphin tested positive for the virus after being found dead at the coastal town. The state's chief veterinary officer, Dr Skye Fruean, said the animal was expected to have eaten a bird or had close contact with a wild bird.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 06:03 LONDON
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US nears deal for long-term access to Venezuelan oil fields
The United States is reported to be close to a deal that would give American interests long-term access to selected Venezuelan oil fields. The arrangement is said to be under discussion between the governments in Washington and Caracas and could be signed and made public soon. If completed, it would mark a significant shift in the relationship between the two countries over energy cooperation.According to the information provided, the structure under consideration may use a lease-like model, with a further auction or tender to allocate individual fields to US producers. A list of 17 fields is reportedly being negotiated, including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 04:02 LONDON
Death toll nears 400 as Australians remain missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
Families of Australians missing in Nepal and Tibet are appealing for information after deadly floods cut communications across parts of the Himalayan border region. At least 392 people have died and 1,468 are missing, with 39 Australians still unaccounted for, according to the supplied material. Several of the missing were on pilgrimages along the Nepal-Tibet border when floodwaters struck.One of those missing is Reshma Patel, a 46-year-old from Rankin Park near Newcastle, whose family says contact was lost near an immigration building on the border shortly before the flood. A family friend said she was last seen about 10 minutes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 03:08 LONDON
Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared border
Chad has accused the Sudanese army of carrying out an air strike near the shared border that killed 12 people and wounded seven, in a fresh escalation linked to Sudan's war. Officials in Chad said the strike hit a fuel market used by the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, in the border area. Sudan has rejected the allegation and called for an independent investigation.A Chadian security source said the attack took place on Thursday and targeted a market where RSF fighters refuel. Chad's army said the strikes happened more than 100 km inside its territory in the eastern Ennedi region,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 03:03 LONDON
Syria appoints ex-SDF commander Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the now-dissolved Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, as a presidential adviser. The appointment was announced on Thursday through Decree No. 164, according to the Syrian state news agency. It comes three days after Abdi said the force had been dissolved and integrated into the Syrian military.Abdi is the most senior of several Kurdish figures to be given posts in the state apparatus. Another commander was named assistant defence minister for the eastern region earlier this year. The advisory role is lower in rank than a proposal made in January,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Nepal floods and landslides hit Nuwakot as rescue teams airlift the injured
Flash floods and landslides have caused widespread destruction in Nepal's Nuwakot district, with communities along the Trishuli River basin among the worst affected. The disaster struck on 26 August, a day after a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, and torrents of mud and debris swept through settlements including Bidur, Devighat and Trishuli Bazaar. Images from the area show buildings partly buried, vehicles submerged in sludge and major infrastructure badly damaged.Hundreds of residents, tourists and security personnel are still unaccounted for as rescue operations continue. The Nepal Army has deployed MI-17 helicopters to establish an emergency airlift corridor to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 23:59 LONDON
Trump Praises Nvidia Record Sales, Signals Continued US AI and Chip Momentum
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 27 August 2026 at 22:24 BST: "Nvidia just announced Record Sales of 96.2 Billion Dollars, forecasting a 70% rise in Revenue in 2028. Congratulations to Jensen Huang on these incredible numbers, and the Company's Great Success. TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 27 August 2026 at 22:24 BST: Trump is amplifying Nvidia's reported record sales of 96.2 billion dollars and its forecast for 70 percent revenue growth in 2028, framing the result as a U.S. industrial and technology success. The signal is supportive of the AI chip sector,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Trump declares emergency to restrict some foreign equipment in US power grid
United States President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over what his administration describes as security risks linked to foreign-made equipment used in the country's electricity grid. He signed an executive order on Wednesday that restricts the purchase and installation of certain foreign-produced equipment in the bulk-power system. The order also covers related software and digital capabilities that officials say could create cybersecurity or operational risks.The directive says the threat is "unusual and extraordinary" and frames the issue as a national security concern. The Department of Energy has 120 days to publish formal rules to carry out the policy.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:03 LONDON
Zambia opposition leader questioned over treason after disputed election
Zambia's main opposition leader, Brian Mundubile, has been questioned by police over alleged treason after the country's disputed presidential election. His running mate, Makebi Zulu, is also in police custody, according to the Zambia Police Service. The case comes as President Hakainde Hichilema prepares to begin a second term after winning the vote.Police said the two men were interviewed by officers alongside their lawyers and that "warn and caution" statements were recorded, a step that can come before formal charges. Authorities did not immediately give further details about the allegations behind the treason investigation. State media reported that Mundubile surrendered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Six Texas Men Indicted in Broken Arrow Home Robbery Over 70 Pounds of Marijuana
Six Texas men have been indicted and detained for trial in connection with an interstate robbery conspiracy involving a residence in Broken Arrow. The case centers on an alleged forced entry at the home, where the men reportedly kicked in a door while wearing masks. According to the source, one of the men carried a firearm during the incident. The occupants of the residence were confronted, and one occupant was struck during the robbery. The group allegedly stole approximately 70 pounds of illegal marijuana. Part of the episode was captured on a home video security system, providing recorded evidence of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 21:33 LONDON
Three killed in Gaza strikes as Israel renews expulsion threats over kite flying
At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to medics and local media. One strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people west of Gaza City, while another targeted a similar shelter in the al-Mawasi area of western Khan Younis. A third attack struck an electric bicycle near the al-Sinaa intersection west of Gaza City, adding to the day's toll.A source at Al-Shifa Hospital said one person was killed and others were injured in the strike west of Gaza City. The Palestinian Wafa news agency reported that the drone strike in al-Mawasi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
Nepal flood disaster worsens as death toll rises to 392 and new flood warnings are issued
At least 392 people have now died in the flood disaster affecting Nepal and Tibet, as authorities warn that another flood could be triggered in the coming days. The latest figures also show that nearly 1,500 people remain missing across the disaster zone, while hundreds of survivors have been rescued. Officials say a barrier lake in the region is at risk of bursting, raising concern that the emergency could deepen further.In Nepal, the death toll has risen to at least 389, with more than 900 people still unaccounted for, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. In Tibet, Chinese state media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Kremlin dismisses US reports warning Russia could test NATO after CIA director's Moscow trip
The Kremlin has dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting Russia could attack or test NATO, after a rare visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the reports "have nothing to do with reality" when asked about them at a daily briefing. The comments came as US President Donald Trump also played down the risk, saying he had "had good talks" with Vladimir Putin and that Russia was not going to attack NATO territory.The reports cited US intelligence assessments that Moscow could seek to probe the alliance in the coming years, including through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 20:01 LONDON
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Piracy off Somalia surges to highest level since 2013, analysis of IMO data shows
Piracy off Somalia has risen to its highest level since 2013, according to an analysis of data from the International Maritime Organisation. At least 15 attacks have been reported since the start of the year across the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean within 2,000 kilometres of Somalia. The increase marks a sharp change after years in which the region recorded only a handful of pirate attacks annually.The analysis says eight of the attacks took place in the Gulf of Aden since May, an area between Somalia and Yemen that links the Red Sea to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:34 LONDON
Day News Recap: Nepal flood disaster deepens as Ukraine, Gaza and regional tensions escalate
Nepal’s Himalayan border disaster dominated the day, with flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal Tibet frontier destroying towns, sweeping away bridges and leaving hundreds, and in later reports more than 1,300 people, missing as the death toll climbed sharply. Satellite images showed the scale of the destruction after a glacier collapse triggered the flooding, while rescue teams on both sides of the Nepal China border continued to mobilise and China sent military aid. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Authorities also confirmed the missing included a New South Wales couple on a Himalayan tour, underlining how far the disaster reached beyond the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
USS Abraham Lincoln to make brief Thailand port stop after more than 250 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is expected to make a temporary port visit in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States after more than 250 consecutive days at sea. Thai navy officials said the stop is routine and is intended to allow personnel to rest and recuperate before the vessel continues its journey home to San Diego. The carrier recently left the Middle East after being relieved by the USS George Washington.A Thai navy spokesperson said the visit will also provide logistical support for the ship and its crew. The Thai navy said earlier this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Israeli strike kills woman and wounds six in south Lebanon as attacks widen
A Lebanese woman has been killed and six other people wounded in Israeli strikes on the town of Arab Salim in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh district. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said the injured included a child, a woman and two elderly people. State media also reported that the dead woman had been married for 48 hours, and that her house was destroyed in the attack.Lebanese security sources said at least 10 Israeli strikes were carried out in the wider Nabatieh area on Thursday. State media also reported artillery shelling on the outskirts of Rashaf in the Bint Jbeil district, indicating... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:31 LONDON
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Nepal-Tibet border floods devastate towns and bridges as hundreds remain missing
Floods have devastated the Nepal-Tibet border region, destroying towns and sweeping away bridges in one of the most serious natural disasters reported in the area this week. Hundreds of people have been reported dead and hundreds more are missing, according to the supplied material. The latest verification work traces the path of the flash flood using confirmed video and satellite imagery.The disaster has affected the Himalayan border region between Nepal and Tibet, where fast-moving water tore through settlements and infrastructure. The supplied material says the flood destroyed towns and bridges, while related footage shows the scale and speed of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
Ratko Mladić dies in prison in The Hague at 84, officials confirm
Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide and war crimes over the Bosnian war, has died in prison in The Hague at the age of 84. His death was confirmed by a UN official and his lawyer, according to the supplied report. Mladić had been serving a life sentence after his conviction by a UN tribunal in 2017.The report says Mladić had been in poor health after a series of strokes. It also says the news of his death was first reported on Serbian state television after his son, Darko Mladić, had spoken earlier about his father's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Five Russian drones enter Moldovan airspace on Independence Day
Moldova said five Russian drones entered its airspace on the morning of its Independence Day, prompting authorities to monitor the skies for public safety. The first crossing was reported at about 3:55am, according to the supplied report, and the drones were described as having come from the direction of neighbouring Ukraine. One drone later disappeared from radar near the village of Pervomaisc, close to the border.The Moldovan Ministry of Defence said the unauthorised overflights happened after Russian air attacks on Ukraine. It said national authorities, together with partners, were continuing to monitor airspace for the safety of the population. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
Two dead and 10 hurt after car rams into crowd near Caen station
Two people have been killed and 10 others injured after a car drove into pedestrians near Caen station in northern France, according to local officials and French reports. Seven of the injured were said to be in a critical condition, while the rest were receiving treatment for less serious wounds. The incident took place opposite the station and prompted a major emergency response across the wider Normandy region.Local prefect David Clavière said the car deliberately rammed into pedestrians in the street opposite the station. He said the suspect, a 26-year-old man born in Russia, was later arrested in Ouistreham, about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
Flooding hits Birmingham as storm warnings cover much of England and Wales
Flooding has affected parts of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands as thunderstorms are forecast across large areas of England and Wales. West Midlands Fire Service said it had been called to significant flooding in the city after a flood warning was issued for the Perry Barr area on Wednesday night because of rising river levels. Birmingham City Council urged people to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.The fire service said it was responding to incidents around Curbar Road, Thornbridge Avenue and Haddon Road. The Environment Agency had issued 22 flood alerts across the Midlands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Nepal flash floods leave NSW couple among missing Australians on Himalayan tour
The identity of a missing New South Wales couple has now been confirmed after catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal left a tour group unaccounted for in the Langtang Valley. Venkatraman Balakrishnan, 52, and his wife Chitra Venkatraman, 46, from Western Sydney are among 15 Australians missing from the group, according to the latest confirmed details. The tour was taking place near the Tibet border when the flooding struck, and the wider group remains unaccounted for.The couple were travelling with a US-based hiking company, and their son said he last spoke to his parents when they were about 15 kilometres from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 07:59 LONDON
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Qatari PM heads to Tehran as mediation efforts continue over US-Iran talks
Qatar's prime minister is due in Tehran on Thursday for talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving dialogue between Iran and the United States. The visit comes as the wider conflict has entered its sixth month without a diplomatic breakthrough. Qatar said the trip reflects its view that diplomacy remains the best way to resolve differences and support stability in the region.A spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will meet a number of Iranian officials. According to the statement, the discussions will focus on ways to reduce tensions and create... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:59 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet avalanche and mudslide rescue continues as China sends military aid
Rescue teams are continuing to mobilise on both sides of the Nepal-China border after an avalanche and mudslide left hundreds dead or missing in the Himalayan frontier region. The disaster has affected areas in Nepal and Tibet, with emergency crews working in difficult terrain and authorities warning that the search for survivors is becoming increasingly limited. Images from the area showed a mass of water, mud and debris sweeping through buildings in a valley near the border.China has sent military personnel to the region, along with more than 30,000 emergency kits containing tents, stoves, clothing and other basic supplies for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
UN agencies report deadly floods causing widespread destruction in China and Nepal
UN agencies reported on Wednesday that severe flooding in China and Nepal has caused widespread destruction and a mounting death toll. The source does not provide a casualty count, exact locations, or a breakdown of the affected areas. The flooding is being treated as an active humanitarian emergency. Aid efforts have been deployed to help provide emergency assistance to those affected by the disaster. No further operational detail is given in the source on the scale of the response, the status of rescue work, or the extent of damage in either country. The report only confirms that both countries are... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 21:34 LONDON
Israeli seizure of UNRWA East Jerusalem training centre draws condemnation as injuries reported
UNRWA's acting commissioner-general has condemned the Israeli seizure of the Qalandiya Training Centre in East Jerusalem, saying the move is part of a campaign to weaken the agency and undermine Palestinian rights. Christian Saunders said Israeli forces violated UN premises when they raided the centre in the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood on Tuesday, expelled staff and ordered them not to return. He also said the agency would remain in place despite the pressure, adding that force would not determine the outcome of the conflict.The latest account says five Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire near the site during the operation, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
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US sanctions Palestine Action and allied groups amid wider crackdown
The United States has imposed sanctions on Palestine Action, the pro-Palestine network Masar Badil, and Autistici Inventati, an Italy-based group that provides digital services to left-wing organisations. The move was announced by the US Department of the Treasury on Wednesday and comes as the administration of President Donald Trump intensifies what it describes as a global crackdown on critics of Israel. Palestine Action rejected the sanctions and linked them to the group's legal fight in the United Kingdom.According to the Treasury, the measures include financial penalties against the three organisations. Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori said the US action should... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria ties and future of military bases
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have held talks on bilateral relations, including the future of Russia's military facilities in Syria. The discussion covered the Khmeimim airbase and the Tartous naval base, both of which have been central to Moscow's military presence in the country. Syria said the two sides also addressed broader political and economic cooperation.According to the Syrian side, the call took place on Wednesday and included Putin's affirmation of Russia's support for Syria's territorial integrity. The Kremlin said the conversation also touched on trade and on continuing contact between the two countries at various... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
China tells citizens to leave Eswatini over security risks
China's foreign ministry has told its citizens to leave Eswatini as soon as possible, citing security risks in the southern African kingdom. The advisory also warned of cyber fraud and criminal activity linked to gambling, but did not provide further details. It suggested that Chinese nationals who need to relocate should consider nearby South Africa as a relatively safer option.The warning comes after reports that 40 Chinese nationals have been in detention in Eswatini since last month. According to the supporting report, they were first arrested in March during raids on alleged illegal online gambling centres in Mbabane and surrounding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 14:03 LONDON
Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of businesses hit by drone strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that allows the state to seize businesses that have been damaged by drone strikes, according to the supporting material. The measure was reported on 26 August 2026 and is linked to attacks that have hit commercial facilities. The decree appears to give the authorities a legal route to take control of affected companies in circumstances tied to those strikes.The confirmed details in the supplied row are limited, but the timing is clear. The decree was signed on 26 August 2026 and the report was published the same day at 10:41 UTC. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 12:10 LONDON
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Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 3 in Russia as Wildberries warehouse burns in Tambov region
Separate Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia have killed at least three people and caused major damage to a logistics centre in the Tambov region, according to local officials. A warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce company Wildberries in the town of Kotovsk was reported to have been completely destroyed by fire after an overnight attack. Other industrial damage was also reported in the Nizhny Novgorod, Lipetsk and Belgorod regions.Tambov governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said the Wildberries logistics centre was "completely destroyed by fire" and that about 100,000 square metres of the site had been set ablaze. He said one person was injured... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 11:31 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects diplomacy with Iran and repeats Trump threat claims
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly dismissed the idea of a diplomatic settlement with Iran, saying he does not believe a deal can be reached to end the war. Speaking at an event on Tuesday night, he described Iran's rulers as "savages" and said he had told US President Donald Trump the same in a recent meeting. He also praised the economic pressure campaign Trump has used against Tehran.Netanyahu's remarks came a day after he accused Iran of trying to assassinate one of his children, without saying which child he meant or when the alleged attempt took place. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
Trump-backed candidates win Republican runoff races in South Carolina and Oklahoma
Donald Trump has secured two projected Republican runoff victories in South Carolina and Oklahoma, giving the former president a boost after a series of losses for his endorsed candidates. US media projected that Darline Graham won the South Carolina contest against veteran congressman Ralph Norman, while Mike Mazzei won the Oklahoma runoff for governor against state attorney general Gentner Drummond. The results were reported on Tuesday and were presented as a sign that Trump still retains significant influence over Republican voters.In South Carolina, Trump campaigned directly for Graham, travelled to the state and held a telephone rally on the eve... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
US expands sanctions pressure on Iran as secondary penalties are threatened
The United States has announced a new sanctions package against Iran and warned that countries and companies continuing to trade with Tehran could face secondary penalties. The measures were presented as part of a broader effort to cut off Iran's revenue streams and intensify economic pressure while the conflict remains unresolved. According to the supplied reporting, at least 60 entities across the Middle East, Asia and Europe have been targeted.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the campaign would focus on Iran's oil income and other sources of revenue, and that firms facilitating transactions linked to Iranian oil could be targeted.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Haiti massacre, Hormuz tensions and trade war escalation dominate a busy global briefing
At least 47 people have been killed in a gang attack near Haiti’s capital, in Kenscoff, where survivors are still searching for missing relatives and bodies were left in the streets. The UN says the assault is one of the deadliest recent attacks in the area, and hostages are also being threatened. 🔗 🔗In Sudan, a medical network says 27 people, including four children, were killed in attacks in South Kordofan, the latest violence linked to the country’s wider conflict. The UN has also said Myanmar’s human rights situation has “plummeted to a new low”, warning that civilians continue to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
ECB set for September rate hike as Iran war keeps inflation elevated
European Central Bank policymakers are preparing to raise interest rates at their September meeting, according to people familiar with the discussions. The expected move would lift the policy rate to 2.5% from 2.25% as officials respond to inflation pressures linked to the Iran war. The central bank is also said to have little appetite to signal further tightening beyond that point.The reported increase would come after the ECB raised borrowing costs in June for the first time in nearly three years. That earlier move was intended to stop a war-driven rise in energy prices from spreading more broadly through the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 08:31 LONDON
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Dissent surfaces in Jakarta during Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations
Indonesia marked its 81st Independence Day with large-scale celebrations in Jakarta, but the event also became a stage for public criticism of President Prabowo Subianto and his government. Several of the capital's main roads were closed as hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets, while the centrepiece of the day was the United Harmony of the Archipelago Carnival, which featured 32 floats representing government ministries and agencies. As the parade passed, officials highlighted government achievements and promoted the administration's flagship Free Nutritious Meals programme.The nutrition scheme has become a particular focus of criticism. According to figures read out during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Dozens killed in rebel attacks in Sudan's South Kordofan, medical group says
A Sudanese medical network says 27 people, including four children, were killed in attacks in South Kordofan, in the latest reported violence linked to the country's wider war. The Sudan Doctors Network said the killings took place in Qardud and Abu Hamama, two areas inhabited by the Otoro tribe. It said the attacks triggered a wave of displacement toward Abu Hitan and Kadugli.The group accused the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, or SPLM-N, of carrying out the attacks. It said the violence targeted unarmed civilians on ethnic grounds and amounted to a clear breach of international humanitarian law. The network also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 05:32 LONDON
Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress as review begins
The United States has formally sent a classified civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, beginning a 90-day legislative clock under the Atomic Energy Act. The submission was made on Monday, according to an administration official and others familiar with the matter. The deal is intended to support Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, but its future remains tied to a political condition set by Donald Trump.The agreement was signed last month in Washington by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart, according to the supplied material. Trump then said the pact would not move... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
Typhoon Narra triggers record flooding and mass evacuations in southern China
Typhoon Narra has caused widespread flooding in southern China, submerging homes and forcing large-scale evacuations in Guangxi and nearby provinces. In Chongzuo, authorities said floodwaters rose above a record level set in 2008, with water reaching rooftops and power lines in parts of the city. The storm also made landfall in Hainan after lingering over the Beibu Gulf for several days and dumping heavy rain across the region.Officials in Chongzuo evacuated more than 15,000 people on Tuesday as river water overflowed into the city. State television said a total of 54,000 people had been relocated across Guangxi because of rising... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 03:02 LONDON
UN says Myanmar human rights situation has plummeted to a new low
The United Nations has said Myanmar's human rights situation has "plummeted to a new low" in a report published on Tuesday. The assessment says civilians continue to face airstrikes, arson attacks, displacement and denial of assistance as fighting grinds on across the country. It also says abuses against the Rohingya minority have worsened sharply in western Rakhine State.The report says Myanmar's military, which seized power in a 2021 coup, has deepened civilian suffering in its effort to secure control and legitimacy. It estimates that 8,075 civilians, including 1,074 children, have been killed since the coup, with at least 1,241 deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
At least 47 killed in gang attack near Haiti's capital as hostages are threatened
The attack in Kenscoff near Haiti's capital has now been confirmed as one of the deadliest recent assaults in the area, with the UN saying at least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped. The violence took place at the weekend in the hillside community above Port-au-Prince, where armed men also set homes on fire. A gang leader has since threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members or use drones against them.In a video posted on social media, the man identified himself as Izo 2 and warned the director of Haiti's national police,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON
Rare tornado in southern France leaves 39 injured as damage assessment continues
A rare tornado has struck the village of Pomas in the Aude department of southern France, leaving a trail of damage across homes, public buildings and streets. The storm hit late on Monday afternoon local time and caused widespread disruption in the small community, which has about 1,000 residents. Officials said the village was hit hardest, with debris scattered across narrow streets and several buildings left unsafe.Authorities said 39 people were injured, including two seriously, and 17 were taken to hospital. The mayor of Pomas, Herve Gine, said the scene felt like a "wartime situation" and described the aftermath as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:01 LONDON
Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
German investigators have uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives near Leipzig airport, in a development linked to an attempted sabotage of the cargo and military logistics hub. The discovery was reported in Kabelsketal, just west of the airport, and is said to have taken place on 14 August, 10 days after the unsuccessful attack. Leipzig airport is used for cargo operations and military logistics, including transport linked to NATO and Ukraine's Antonov Airlines.The latest findings include about 50 grams of what investigators believe to be a military explosive. The office of the prosecutor general, which is leading the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
Rwanda and DR Congo trade accusations as ceasefire verification advances
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo of supporting the FDLR armed group and said Rwanda will continue to take measures it considers necessary for its security. He made the remarks at a news conference in Kigali as efforts to verify a ceasefire in eastern Congo move forward. The comments add a new layer of tension to an already fragile regional security process.Kagame said Rwanda's main concern is the continued presence of the FDLR on Congolese territory, and argued that if the problem is not resolved, Rwanda will remain involved in the conflict. He also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:38 LONDON
Russia intensifies forced recruitment and mobilisation fears amid reports of coercive tactics
Reports from across Russia say security forces are detaining men off the street and pressuring them to sign military contracts, as concern grows over a possible new mobilisation wave linked to the war in Ukraine. The accounts describe a pattern of coercion that has become more visible since mid-2025 and appears to have intensified in August. One of the places repeatedly mentioned is Penza, where footage shared on social media has shown plainclothes men trying to force fighting-age men into vehicles.The reports say the detentions have taken place in several settings, including on the street, at workplaces, on the way... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:33 LONDON
Israel resumes Gaza strikes after Kushner leaves ceasefire talks
Israeli strikes hit residential areas in Gaza again within hours of United States envoy Jared Kushner leaving talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the supplied report. The renewed attacks came as efforts to salvage a ceasefire remained stalled and both sides accused each other of violating the plan. The report says the strikes marked a return to pre-ceasefire rules of engagement.One strike hit a crowded cafe at the Gaza City port, which the report says was also being used as a displacement camp. At least seven Palestinians were killed there, including a child. Another strike hit Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
UN watchdog criticises India over hate crimes and alleged law-enforcement abuses
A United Nations racial discrimination watchdog has said India urgently needs to address hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and strengthen protections for other vulnerable communities. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said it was gravely concerned by reports of large-scale violations involving law-enforcement officials. Its findings also pointed to alleged abuses affecting tribal peoples, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, particularly Dalits, and non-citizens.The committee said the reported abuses included racially motivated violence, excessive use of force, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary and prolonged detention without due process, torture, ill-treatment and sexual violence. It urged India to investigate all such claims and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:35 LONDON
Tornado injures 41 and damages about 300 homes in southwest France
A tornado has torn through the village of Pomas in southwestern France, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes. Local authorities said the storm hit hardest in the Aude department, where some roofs were ripped off houses. The incident came after French authorities issued an orange storm alert for large parts of the southwest.Officials said 15 of the injured were taken to hospital, including a pregnant woman who was hurt when her house collapsed. More than 120 emergency workers were deployed to the scene, according to local authorities. The national weather service said winds reached up to 117 km/h... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 00:35 LONDON
Ukraine says first confirmed AI-guided drone strike killed three in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in the city of Zaporizhzhia, in what they describe as the first confirmed attack of its kind. The strike is being treated in Kyiv as a significant development in the war because the drone was said to have selected its final impact point autonomously. Among the dead was a 19-year-old woman, according to the account cited by Ukrainian officials.The attack was reported after military forensic teams examined the drone wreckage, which Ukrainian authorities said supported the conclusion that AI had been used. According to the same account,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Israeli strike hits Gaza shelter near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, killing at least one person and wounding several others. The strike took place early on Monday near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The incident adds to the continuing toll of attacks in the enclave despite the ceasefire agreement in place since October 2025.The Israeli army said in a post on Telegram that it had targeted two militants in the Deir al-Balah area on Sunday night. It identified one of them as Muhammad Abdul Nasser Jaber Abu Asad and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
UK to share Storm Shadow production knowledge with Ukraine as Kyiv hosts allied talks
Britain is set to share classified missile-production knowledge with Ukraine in a move that could help Kyiv produce its own version of the Storm Shadow long-range cruise missile. The development comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Kyiv on his first foreign trip and is due to co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. It also coincides with Ukraine's Independence Day events, adding diplomatic weight to the announcement.The reported transfer concerns weapons information rather than new missile deliveries, and the material is described as declassified details of missile components used in Storm Shadow and the French equivalent, Scalp.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 16:59 LONDON
Warehouse burns near St Petersburg as Ukraine targets Ozon sites
A warehouse fire has been reported near St Petersburg in an incident linked to Ukraine targeting Ozon sites, according to the supplied report. The fire involved a logistics facility in the area around Russia's second-largest city. No further confirmed details were provided in the source material about the scale of the blaze or the extent of damage.The report identifies the event as taking place on 24 August 2026 and places it near St Petersburg. It also says the warehouse was connected to Ozon sites, indicating a logistics or storage facility was involved. The supplied material does not give a precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Reno wildfire forces mass evacuations as fire remains uncontained
Around 42,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes immediately as a wildfire on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, continues to spread, with a further 45,000 told to prepare to evacuate. Officials said the fire had burned about 10,500 acres by Sunday evening and remained 0% contained. The blaze was first reported on Saturday morning and has already injured six people.Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and ordered the Nevada National Guard to support firefighting and law enforcement efforts. Officials said the fire was caused by humans and that windy, unpredictable weather has helped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 14:01 LONDON
Guinea-Bissau mpox outbreak spreads, with many child cases
Guinea-Bissau has reported 46 suspected mpox cases and seven confirmed cases since it declared an outbreak in July, with more than half of patients now children. Health authorities say the vast majority of confirmed infections are in the Bissau autonomous sector, where the capital is located, with one case also recorded in the nearby Biombo area. No deaths have been reported so far.The outbreak was declared on 4 July, a little more than a week after the country confirmed its first mpox case in a 27-year-old woman. Since then, cases have appeared intermittently over several weeks, according to a former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
EU and Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires near Belgrade and in the Stolovi mountains
Serbia is continuing to battle major wildfires that have been fuelled by extreme heat and drought, with aerial support arriving from both the European Union and Russia. Firefighting operations are focused on a long-burning blaze in Deliblatska Pescara, a protected nature reserve near Belgrade, and a separate fire in the Stolovi mountain range in the southwest. Officials say the situation remains difficult, but the Stolovi fire has now been brought under control.State media reported that crews and helicopters from EU countries, including the Czech Republic and Romania, are working alongside Serbian teams on the Deliblatska Pescara fire. A Russian Ilyushin-76... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 09:00 LONDON
Thai PM meets security chiefs after 51 coordinated attacks in the south
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has held an urgent meeting with senior security officials after a wave of coordinated violence overnight in Thailand's southern border provinces. Officials said 51 incidents were reported on Saturday night across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala, where a small-scale Muslim insurgency has been active for years. The attacks involved bombs, arson and other property damage, and the most visible target was a convenience store in Pattani.Authorities said the attackers did not engage with military or police forces. Only three civilians were known to have been wounded, and they were reported to be recovering on Sunday. A bomb... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Two magnitude 5.9 earthquakes hit Japan's east and north, injuring at least 37
Two separate magnitude 5.9 earthquakes struck Japan on Sunday, affecting the country's east and north regions within the same day. The first hit Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, at around 2am local time, while the second was reported in Hokkaido in the north. Authorities said there was no immediate tsunami risk.The eastern quake had a depth of 68 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. At least 37 people were injured, most of them lightly, after falling or hitting furniture and doors during the shaking. Tokyo recorded 15 injuries, while Saitama reported nine, Kanagawa eight, Chiba four and Ibaraki one,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
5.9-Magnitude Earthquake in Japan Injures at Least 37
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Japan on 23 August, injuring at least 37 people, according to the supplied report. The quake was described as hitting the country, but no further location details were provided in the source material. The incident is a fresh natural-disaster event and remains under live monitoring.The only confirmed figures in the supplied row are the magnitude and the injury count. The report says at least 37 people were hurt, but it does not give a breakdown of the injuries or identify the areas most affected. The publication time attached to the row was 10:02 UTC on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Russia marks National Flag Day with patriotic events amid war and West tensions
Russia has marked National Flag Day with official ceremonies and tightly managed celebrations across the country, with the main public displays reported in St Petersburg. Participants gathered under the white, blue and red tricolour as volunteers handed out ribbons in the same colours and choirs performed patriotic songs. Local authorities described the flag as a symbol of unity and resilience, while the day was used to reinforce state messaging during the war in Ukraine.The observances took place on Saturday, according to the supplied report, and were presented as part of a wider national programme of patriotic events. National Flag Day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:06 LONDON
Swedish police confirm 17-year-old girl killed in Fagersta school sword attack
Police in Sweden have confirmed that a 17-year-old girl was killed in a sword attack at Brinell School in the central town of Fagersta. Two boys, aged 12 and 17, were seriously injured, while a third person suffered minor injuries in the attack on Friday afternoon. An 18-year-old man has been arrested, and police are treating the case as murder and attempted murder.Local authorities said the attack happened shortly after students had returned to the classroom following the summer break. Police later said they fired shots after being called to the scene, although they did not say whether the suspect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 03:00 LONDON
Suspected bird flu threatens sea lion breeding grounds in South Australia
Mass bird deaths believed to be linked to H5N1 bird flu have been detected on islands that host one of Australia's largest sea lion breeding colonies. The deaths were reported on the Pages Islands, off South Australia, where the endangered Australian sea lion breeds alongside large numbers of seabirds. Authorities have not detected the virus in Australian sea lions in the country so far, but the finding has raised concern because the disease has already spread to marine mammals in other parts of the world.The South Australian government said on Thursday that the Pages Islands were the site of one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 23:05 LONDON
Israeli strike near Damascus injures several in Beit Jinn, Syria says
Syria has condemned a new Israeli strike in the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, saying it hit a civilian vehicle and injured several people. The incident was reported on Saturday and is the second known Israeli strike on Syria in the past week. Syrian officials described it as a violation of sovereignty and international law.The Israeli military said on X that it had targeted a person it described as a terrorist in the final stages of preparing attacks that posed an immediate threat to soldiers. Syria said the vehicle struck was civilian and that those hurt were civilians.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 23:02 LONDON
Fourteen killed in air strike on Myanmar monastery in Sagaing region
Fourteen people were killed in military air strikes on a monastery in Myanmar's central Sagaing region, according to opposition fighters and a local rescue worker. The attack took place in Myaung township, about 70km west of Mandalay, at around 09:00 local time on Friday. Civilians had gathered at the site for a meditation retreat to mark Buddhist Lent, and monks were among those injured.A rescue worker said the monastery was struck twice. He told BBC Burmese that all of those killed were elderly, while a pro-democracy rebel told AFP that the dead included 11 men and three women. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Europe wildfires trigger explosions of old wartime bombs and mines
Wildfires burning across parts of Europe have exposed a hidden danger beneath scorched ground, with explosions reported in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Emergency crews have been forced to contend not only with flames but also with old wartime bombs and mines uncovered by the heat. In one case, a bomb-disposal team was sent to a forest in Limburg province after fire threatened an area linked to fierce fighting in 1944.Officials and local reports said the fires have already set off detonations in several countries, underlining the scale of the risk. In eastern Belgium's Liege province, governor Herve Jamar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre kills 16 as EU threatens tougher sanctions
Ukrainian officials say the death toll from a Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in the central city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 16, with 130 people injured. The attack hit the city's largest shopping complex in two waves on Friday, according to local and national officials. A second drone reportedly struck about half an hour after the first, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying it appeared to be targeting emergency responders.The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha, said the latest death toll had risen from earlier figures. Ukrainian emergency services initially reported 15 dead and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 02:59 LONDON
Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha returns to office amid US criminal charges
The governor of Mexico's northwestern state of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has said he has resumed his duties after a leave of absence, despite criminal accusations from the United States. Rocha announced on social media on Friday that he was returning to office and insisted on his innocence. He said he was taking up his responsibilities with a "clear conscience" and "head held high".Rocha said he had been away from office since May 1. The US government has accused him of protecting a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for help with his political career. In the same case,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed in separate West Bank shootings as violence continues
The Palestinian Health Ministry said a 17-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead in Sa'ir, north of Hebron, in one of two separate fatal shootings in the occupied West Bank on Friday. In a second incident, the Palestinian General Authority for Civil Affairs said 58-year-old Fathi Khazem was killed during an Israeli raid in Jenin. The two deaths were reported hours apart and involved different locations, different circumstances and different Israeli actors.In Sa'ir, the ministry identified the teenager as Karim Sanad Raja Shalaldeh. It said Israeli settlers shot him dead and wounded an elderly man after Palestinians allegedly threw rocks in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
Germany probes suspected Russia-linked weapons cache near Berlin as investigation widens
German authorities are investigating a suspected weapons cache near Berlin that intelligence officials believe may have been intended for assassinations linked to Russia. The case has now widened to include a suspect in Romania, according to Germany's interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, who said federal prosecutors are examining allegations of espionage and the preparation of a serious act of violence threatening the state. Officials have not confirmed Russian involvement, but Dobrindt said he could not rule out the involvement of foreign powers.The cache was first identified last October in woods on the outskirts of Berlin, after Germany's domestic intelligence agency became... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 17:59 LONDON
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
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
