Hamas military wing chief killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza, officials say
A senior Hamas official has confirmed that the group's armed wing chief, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, was killed in Gaza by Israeli air strikes. Israeli military officials also said they had killed the head of Hamas's military wing in a strike on Friday, making him the most senior Hamas figure reported killed by Israel since the ceasefire agreement implemented in October. The strikes took place in Gaza, with local medics reporting additional Palestinian deaths in separate attacks the same day.According to the supplied material, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Haddad was one of the architects... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 13:59 LONDON
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U.S. and Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS commander in Lake Chad basin raid, Trump says
U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed a senior ISIS commander in a raid in Nigeria's Lake Chad basin, according to a statement attributed to Donald Trump. The target was identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom Trump described as ISIS's "second in command globally." Nigeria's president said the operation took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin. The confirmed details so far are limited to the claim of a successful strike and the location of the raid.The operation was described as involving both U.S. and Nigerian forces, but no further information has been provided in the supplied material about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
Settler attacks reported in Palestinian-governed areas of the West Bank
Violent settlers have attacked Palestinians in areas of the West Bank where Israel had agreed to Palestinian self-governance, according to the supplied report. The attacks are described as taking place beyond land under direct Israeli control. The incident points to a widening pattern of violence in territory already marked by long-running disputes over land, authority and security.The report says the attacks targeted Palestinians who had fled to safety in Palestinian territory, only to be attacked again. It does not give a precise number of victims, the exact locations of the assaults, or details of injuries. It also does not identify... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Israel strikes Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon after truce extension
Israel has launched new airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, a day after the two sides agreed to extend a truce following talks in Washington. The Israeli military said it had begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in several areas in the south. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported strikes on at least five villages, with residents fleeing towards Sidon and Beirut.The Israeli military had earlier warned residents of nine villages in the Sidon and Nabatieh regions to evacuate before the strikes. The attacks came after envoys from Israel and Lebanon held negotiations in Washington, following the first direct talks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 10:29 LONDON
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Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo after 65 deaths and Uganda case
A new Ebola outbreak has been declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with health officials saying the outbreak is currently confined to Ituri province in the northeast of the country. The area borders Uganda and South Sudan, raising concern about cross-border spread. Officials have also confirmed one related death in Kampala, Uganda, after a man from the DRC was admitted to hospital earlier in the week.The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported in the DRC. Uganda's health ministry said the man who died in Kampala was 59 years... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 04:30 LONDON
Executions surge in Iran since cease-fire, rights groups say
Rights groups say executions in Iran have surged since the cease-fire, with many of those put to death reportedly detained during January's mass protests.The reported increase has been linked by campaigners to a wider effort by the authorities to deter people from returning to the streets.The row does not give a total number of executions or identify the people involved.The claims add to long-running concerns over Iran's use of capital punishment and its response to dissent.They also suggest the cease-fire has not eased pressure on people accused of taking part in earlier unrest.According to the rights group cited in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:31 LONDON
Trump discussed U.S. arms sales with Xi, report says, raising Taiwan policy questions
Donald Trump discussed U.S. arms sales with Xi Jinping in what was described as a detailed exchange, according to a report published on 15 May.The report said the engagement between the two leaders may have tested a decades-old U.S. assurance to Taiwan that Washington would not consult Beijing on the topic of arms sales.The discussion is significant because U.S. arms sales to Taiwan remain one of the most sensitive issues in relations between Washington, Beijing and Taipei.Any suggestion that the long-standing approach may have shifted is likely to draw close attention from all three sides.The reported conversation comes against a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Congo Ebola outbreak reported to have killed more than 60
An Ebola outbreak in Congo has been reported to have killed more than 60 people, adding to concern over the scale of the health emergency.The latest report gives a higher death toll than earlier accounts, but provides no further details on where the outbreak is centred or how many cases have been confirmed.No official response, containment measures or laboratory figures are included in the new report.The lack of detail leaves unclear how far the outbreak has spread.Ebola outbreaks can move quickly and place heavy pressure on health services, making early tracing, isolation and treatment important to limit further transmission.The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Bolivia miners clash with police outside government palace in La Paz
Clashes erupted on Thursday in Bolivia's capital, La Paz, as police used tear gas to disperse miners who tried to breach the government palace.The miners were also setting off small dynamite charges during the unrest.The incident took place amid a second week of nationwide unrest, according to the supplied report.The confrontation centred on the seat of government in La Paz.No casualties were reported in the supplied material.The immediate response described was the use of tear gas by police to push back the crowd.The unrest matters because it adds to growing social tensions challenging President Rodrigo Paz's administration.He was sworn in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
US seeks indictment of Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro
The United States is seeking to indict Raul Castro, Cuba's former president, according to reports cited on Thursday.The move would mark a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against the communist-run island.Castro is 94 and the brother of Cuba's late leader Fidel Castro.The reported indictment comes as the island continues to face constant power outages.The reports link the worsening situation to a fuel blockade imposed under President Donald Trump.No indictment has been announced publicly, and the precise legal basis for the reported move was not given.The development matters because it adds a legal and political dimension to already strained US-Cuba... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Trump says China will place Boeing jet order, but Beijing gives no confirmation
Donald Trump has said China will place a Boeing jet order, in a claim that would amount to a significant commercial win for the US planemaker if it is confirmed.The supporting material says only that the deal would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.No further details of the order were provided.There has been no public confirmation from Beijing in the supplied material.That leaves the announcement unverified and the scale, timing and terms of any potential purchase unclear.The claim matters because China is one of the most... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
U.S. commander says Iran school strike may be only civilian casualty incident
A top U.S. commander has said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident in the war, pushing back against reports of wider civilian deaths.Adm.Brad Cooper made the comment in relation to the ongoing strike campaign involving Iran.The supplied material does not give further details on the location of the school, the timing of the strike, or any casualty figures.The statement is significant because it directly addresses claims about civilian harm during the conflict.It also suggests that, at least in the view of the commander, reported civilian deaths may be more limited than some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
UN aid convoy hit by drone strikes in Ukraine's Kherson
A UN humanitarian convoy delivering aid to Kherson was hit twice by drones on 15 May, according to the supplied report.The convoy had been coordinated in advance with both Ukrainian and Russian forces.No injuries were reported in the incident.The UN has not attributed the attack to either side.The strike matters because it affected a protected aid operation in an active conflict zone.Humanitarian convoys are typically arranged to reduce the risk of attack and allow supplies to reach civilians.Kherson has remained a sensitive area in the war, and aid deliveries there depend on access arrangements that can be disrupted quickly.The reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 00:59 LONDON
Taiwan president's team used satellite phone check-ins and borrowed royal plane for Africa trip
New details have emerged about a covert operation that helped Taiwan's president's team reach southern Africa despite pressure from China.The account says the journey relied on satellite phone check-ins and a borrowed royal plane.The report describes the trip as an audacious manoeuvre carried out by Taiwan's leader's team.It says the operation was designed to outwit Chinese efforts to interfere with the travel.No injuries or physical disruption are reported in the supplied material, but the episode underlines the sensitivity of Taiwan's international travel and the logistical steps taken to complete it.The use of a borrowed royal plane is presented as part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
CIA director visits Cuba amid reported oil shortage
The head of the CIA has visited Cuba, in what was described as an extraordinary step-up in contact between Washington and Havana.The visit comes as the communist-run island says it is out of oil.The Central Intelligence Agency confirmed a Cuban government statement about Director John Ratcliffe's trip on Thursday.The supporting row does not give further details of the meetings or any public outcome.The development matters because it points to a notable increase in direct contact between the two governments, which have had decades of strained relations.It also comes against the backdrop of Cuba's worsening energy crisis.An earlier statement from Cuban... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Iran allows some Chinese ships through Strait of Hormuz after Beijing outreach
Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic outreach from Beijing.The development was reported amid rising tensions in the waterway following a vessel seizure.The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes, linking the Gulf to the Arabian Sea.Any disruption there can affect commercial traffic well beyond the region.The reported move suggests a limited easing for some vessels, but the available information does not say how many ships were involved or whether the arrangement applies to other countries' shipping.No casualties or damage were reported in the row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
U.S. and China clash behind the scenes over sanctions, AI and spying
The Trump administration has recently taken steps to confront China over Iran-related sanctions, artificial intelligence and spying, according to the supplied material.The dispute is described as unfolding behind the scenes after months of avoiding direct confrontation.The confirmed detail is limited, but the row says the administration has moved to call out China on several fronts at once.Those include Iran, AI and spying, with cybersecurity also identified in the incident framing.No casualties or physical disruption are reported in the supplied material.The significance lies in the breadth of the issues now being linked together, suggesting a wider national-security and geopolitical clash between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
U.S. cancels planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
The United States has abruptly cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, according to a report citing the decision as a sudden change in military planning.The report says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment.It adds that the reason for the cancellation was unclear.No casualties or immediate security incidents were reported in the row, but the move affects a planned U.S. military presence in a country that has close relations with Washington.The decision matters because troop deployments are a visible sign of military commitment and coordination between allies.A cancellation of this size can raise questions about timing,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Charlie Love convicted over attempted murder of PSNI officers in Strabane bomb attack
A Co Tyrone man has been found guilty at Belfast Crown Court of attempting to murder two PSNI officers in a bomb attack in Strabane later claimed by the New IRA.The court convicted Charlie Love on all four charges he faced.Mr Justice Fowler said he was satisfied Love was intimately connected with the planning and execution of what he described as a dissident terrorist bomb attack on a police car with two officers on board.The judge said he was satisfied the defendant intended that police officers would be killed.Love was also convicted of possessing explosives and causing an explosion likely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
Ship reported seized off UAE coast and headed for Iranian waters, UK agency says
A ship has been reported seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and is heading towards Iranian waters, according to a British maritime security agency.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said the vessel was taken by unauthorised personnel while at anchor about 38 nautical miles, or 70 kilometres, north-east of Fujairah.It said the ship was now bound for Iranian territorial waters.The agency did not identify the vessel or say who was behind the seizure.The report comes as maritime tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.Security in the area is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia and UAE carried out secret attacks in Iran
U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out attacks in Iran, according to a report published on 14 May 2026.The allegation comes as Gulf Arab states reassess how to deter Iran after the war.The report says the covert actions were carried out by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, but it does not provide further operational detail in the supplied material.It also links the reported attacks to wider regional concerns about security and deterrence.The immediate significance is political and strategic rather than military in the supplied record.The report says Gulf states are weighing their options after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Mexican National Sentenced in El Paso for Cross-Border Tunnel Smuggling Role
Ricardo Guadalupe Dominguez, identified in the source as a Mexican national, was sentenced in federal court in El Paso to 42 months in prison. The sentence was issued for his role in facilitating alien smuggling operations. The reported smuggling methods included cross-border tunnels and storm drains. The source does not provide a date for the sentencing, the scope of the smuggling network, or any additional charges or co-defendants. The case was heard in a federal court in El Paso, placing the incident on the U.S.-Mexico border. The source frames Dominguez's conduct as support for smuggling operations rather than a standalone... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 16:02 LONDON
HealthSplash owner convicted in $1 billion Medicare fraud conspiracy
A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida convicted the founder and owner of HealthSplash yesterday for his role in a health care fraud conspiracy involving Medicare and other federal benefit programs. According to the source, HealthSplash operated a platform that generated false doctors' orders and prescriptions. Those false records were used to defraud Medicare and other federal health care benefit programs out of more than $1 billion. The case centers on the founder and owner of the company, who was found guilty by a federal jury. The source does not provide the defendant's name, the charges beyond the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 15:33 LONDON
Iran reportedly seizes vessel described as floating armoury in Gulf of Oman
A vessel described as a floating armoury has reportedly been seized by Iranian military personnel in the Gulf of Oman, according to maritime risk management company Vanguard.The ship is said to be bound for Iranian territorial waters.The vessel has been identified as the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan.UK Maritime Trade Operations said the ship was heading towards Iranian territorial waters, while ship-tracking data reviewed by BBC Verify showed it last broadcast its position about 70km north-east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.Vanguard said the ship's operators told it the vessel was being used as a floating armoury to store... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 15:31 LONDON
Russian drone attack hits Kyiv apartment block during ceasefire period
Russian drone strikes have collapsed a residential building in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials.The attack came during a period when a US-mediated ceasefire proposal was being discussed.Officials said Russia had launched more than 1,500 drones since Wednesday.The strike hit the Ukrainian capital and caused a residential block to collapse.The incident adds to pressure on Kyiv at a time when diplomatic efforts around a ceasefire remain unresolved.It also underlines the scale of drone activity reported by Ukrainian officials in recent days.The attack took place in Kyiv, the centre of Ukraine's government and a frequent target in the war.Damage to housing in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least seven in overnight attack
Russia launched a large overnight drone-and-missile assault on Kyiv that killed at least seven people and wounded dozens, according to Ukrainian officials.The Ukrainian air force said Russia fired 675 attack drones and 56 missiles, mainly at the capital.It said air defence units intercepted 652 drones and 41 missiles.President Volodymyr Zelensky said 20 sites in Kyiv were damaged, including homes, a school, a vet clinic and other civilian infrastructure.Police said seven bodies were pulled from the rubble of a single destroyed residential building, including three men, three women and a young girl.The attack adds to pressure on Ukraine's air defences and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Iranian strikes and blockade paralyse Qatar gas exports
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralysed Qatar's gas engine, according to the supplied report.The disruption is described as a technical bottleneck that could stall exports for years.The row says the damage is severe, but gives no further detail on the specific facilities affected or the scale of the immediate outage.It frames the problem as a current interruption to Qatar's energy sector rather than a broader market shift.The reported impact matters because Qatar is a major gas exporter and any prolonged disruption could affect supply flows well beyond the country.The description points to a recovery process that may be slow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Over 100 killed as storm hits India's Uttar Pradesh state
A storm in India's Uttar Pradesh state has killed more than 100 people, according to the latest confirmed reporting.The incident was reported on 14 May 2026 and is described as a severe-weather disaster affecting the northern Indian state.No further details on the exact locations hit or the timing of the storm were provided in the supplied material.The reported death toll makes this a major emergency for local authorities and rescue services.However, the supplied row does not confirm injuries, displacement, damage to infrastructure or any official response measures.The scale of the fatalities means the storm is likely to have significant humanitarian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
Trump says 20-year Iran nuclear suspension would be enough
US President Donald Trump has said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear programme, signalling a shift from his previous demand for a permanent end. He made the remarks after talks in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the arrangement would have to be a "real 20 years". He also said his patience with Iran was running out, with no sign of a breakthrough in negotiations.The comments came as talks over Iran's nuclear programme and the wider conflict remain stalled. According to the supplied material, Israeli and US forces began massive air strikes on Iran on 28... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
Kyiv building partially collapses after Russian strike, residents reportedly trapped
A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv early on Thursday damaged several buildings, including one that partially collapsed, according to officials.The strike hit the Ukrainian capital in the morning, with residents reportedly likely trapped under rubble after the collapse.The damage adds to the immediate disruption in Kyiv, where emergency response efforts would be focused on checking the affected buildings and any people inside.The incident matters because it involves a strike on a major city and raises concern over possible civilian casualties in a densely populated area.The supplied report says several buildings were damaged, but gives no further detail on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
Spanish probe says sunk Russian cargo ship carried North Korea reactor components
Spanish investigators have found that a Russian cargo ship which sank in the Mediterranean in 2024 was secretly carrying nuclear reactor components bound for North Korea.The vessel had previously been believed to be involved in a weapons retrieval mission to Syria, but the new probe points to a different concealed cargo and destination.The finding raises fresh questions about the movement of sensitive nuclear-related equipment and the use of maritime routes to conceal shipments.No further details were provided in the supplied material about the ship's exact route, the scale of the cargo or how the investigation reached its conclusion.The case is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
Concern grows over British couple jailed in Iran after family loses contact
Concern is growing over a British couple jailed in Iran after their family lost contact with them.The case has prompted renewed attention to their situation, but few confirmed details have been made public.The couple is understood to be being held in Iran, and the loss of contact with relatives is the main new development reported.No further information has been confirmed in the supplied material about where they are being held or the circumstances of their detention.The lack of contact is likely to increase concern among family members and officials, particularly because the case involves British nationals detained in Iran.At this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Ship reportedly seized off UAE coast and steered toward Iran
A ship anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah was reportedly boarded by unauthorised personnel on Thursday and steered towards Iran.British maritime security agency UKMTO said it had received a report that the vessel had been approached off Fujairah, while a separate security advisory account said the ship was believed to have been taken by Iranian personnel while at anchor.The incident adds to concern over maritime security in the area, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a sensitive shipping route for commercial traffic.No casualties were reported in the supplied material, and no details were given... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Syria calls for comprehensive security agreement with Israel
Syria's foreign minister has called for a comprehensive security agreement with Israel, saying any deal should return to the 1974 arrangement between the two countries.Al-Shaibani said the agreement should include the withdrawal from territories seized, according to the remarks provided.The comments were made alongside high-level political dialogue between Damascus and Brussels.No casualties or immediate security incidents were reported in the supplied material.The statement instead points to a diplomatic push over border and security arrangements.The timing matters because it signals that Syria is pressing its position in parallel with wider political engagement with European counterparts.It also underlines that the issue remains... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
Iran seen preparing for renewed conflict with US and Israel
Iran is likely preparing for renewed conflict with the United States and Israel, according to an assessment cited in the supplied material.The report points to military drills and the repositioning of assets as signs of continued readiness.The assessment says Tehran remains in possession of significant missile stockpiles.It links that stockpile to the view that Iran's military posture has not been fully reduced after earlier tensions.The development matters because it suggests the risk of renewed confrontation remains elevated even without a new attack being reported.Any sign of sustained readiness by Iran is likely to be watched closely in Washington and Jerusalem.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Ukraine says six dead after Russia launches more than 800 drones
Ukraine says six people have been killed after Russia launched one of its largest drone attacks of the war so far, with at least 800 drones sent into Ukrainian airspace during the day.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the assault was still under way when he posted the update.Zelenskyy said the drones were launched from midnight on Wednesday local time and warned that further missile strikes were also possible.He said the attack had caused damage across the country.A presidential adviser said Russian strikes hit Ukrainian railway facilities 23 times during the course of Wednesday.Poland's military later said the attack on Ukraine had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
French prosecutors seek seven-year sentence for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya financing case
French prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy in his appeal trial in Paris over allegations that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election campaign.The request was made on Wednesday during proceedings at the courthouse in the French capital.Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, has denied any wrongdoing.The case remains significant because it involves a former head of state and allegations tied to campaign financing, a matter that has already led to a major legal and political fallout.Sarkozy last year became modern France's first former president to go to jail over the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 17:31 LONDON
Philippines backs ASEAN maritime hub idea amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines is promoting a proposal for an ASEAN maritime hub that would coordinate maritime concerns across Southeast Asia, with a focus on freedom of navigation, maritime safety and peaceful transit in the South China Sea.The plan, described as Philippine-led, is aimed at improving regional coordination on issues linked to the contested waterway.The supporting material says the idea would cover maritime concerns across Southeast Asia rather than a single bilateral dispute.Observers say the proposal runs into the political realities of the South China Sea, where unresolved tensions make some ASEAN members reluctant to address the issue directly.No formal decision on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Wes Streeting quits UK government, paving way for Labour leadership challenge
Wes Streeting has resigned as UK health secretary, sharply escalating the Labour leadership crisis and opening the door to a possible challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.In his resignation letter, Mr Streeting said it would be "dishonourable and unprincipled" to continue in the role.He also said it was now clear Mr Starmer would not lead Labour into the next general election.The move comes as Labour faces mounting internal pressure, with trade union backers reported to have withdrawn support for Mr Starmer and around 90 MPs said to have publicly called for him to go.Any formal challenge would require the backing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 07:00 LONDON
Wildfires destroy homes and timber plantations in Florida and Georgia
Large fires are burning in Florida and Georgia, with homes and timber plantations reported destroyed as the region faces a record-breaking drought.The supplied row says the fires are affecting southeastern states and that drought conditions are helping to fuel the spread.No further details were provided on the exact number of fires, the size of the burned area or how many properties have been lost.The damage to homes and timber plantations suggests the fires are already having both residential and economic consequences.Timber plantations are a significant part of the region's forestry sector, so the impact may extend beyond immediate fire zones.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Russian daytime drone barrage kills at least six in Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia launched about 800 drones in a daytime barrage that killed at least six people and wounded dozens across the country.President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack began after midnight and was still under way as air defences responded.Mr Zelensky said the drones were launched mainly at western Ukraine, while officials in Kyiv reported air defence systems were operating against drones over the capital.Residents sheltered in metro stations as air raid sirens sounded.Authorities in the western Rivne region said three people were killed and four wounded, with civilian infrastructure and a residential building damaged.One person was killed in Zaporizhzhia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Israel carries out fresh strikes in Lebanon amid ceasefire talks
Israel has carried out fresh strikes in Lebanon while talks between Lebanon and Israel continue, according to the Lebanese health ministry.The ministry said 12 people were killed on Wednesday in the latest Israeli strikes.The reported attacks come despite an existing ceasefire and ongoing negotiations.The new deaths add to the pressure on the truce and underline how the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing on the ground even as diplomacy remains under way.The latest strikes follow earlier violence reported in the same period, when Lebanon said Israeli airstrikes killed 22 people, including eight children.That earlier attack was said to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 11:02 LONDON
Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine after ceasefire expires
Russian drone attacks across Ukraine have killed nine people and injured at least 28, according to local officials, after a short US-brokered ceasefire expired.The worst-hit area was the central Dnipropetrovsk region, where eight people were killed and 11 injured on Tuesday.Officials also reported one death in the eastern Donetsk region, while five people were injured in the north-eastern Kharkiv region.President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 100 Russian drones were over Ukraine on Wednesday morning and warned of further waves of attacks.Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 139 drones in the past 24 hours, with 111 shot down or intercepted and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
Gunshots heard inside Philippine Senate as ICC arrest standoff deepens
Gunshots were reported inside the Philippine Senate complex on Wednesday as the standoff over Senator Ronald Dela Rosa intensified.He has remained inside the building amid efforts linked to an International Criminal Court case.At least five shots were heard inside the Senate, according to journalists present at the scene.Soldiers with rifles and protective gear were also seen going up the stairs of the building shortly afterwards.Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla said there were no casualties and that the search for the gunmen was ongoing.He said Dela Rosa was safe and with security personnel, while Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 07:00 LONDON
Iran releases Narges Mohammadi on bail for medical treatment
Iranian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on bail and transferred her to Tehran for medical treatment, according to supporters.The move came on Sunday after growing alarm over her health.Supporters said Mohammadi had been held in Zanjan and had suffered two suspected heart attacks while in detention.They had warned last week that she was at risk of dying in prison.The latest development suggests authorities have responded to pressure over her condition, though no further official details were given in the supplied material.Mohammadi won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for decades of campaigning for human rights in Iran.Her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
Ukraine looks to step away from the United States as peace talks stall
Ukraine is being described as moving toward greater self-reliance as peace talks remain on ice.President Volodymyr Zelensky is said to be stepping away from the United States.The development is framed as a shift in Ukraine's diplomatic posture rather than a battlefield change.The supplied material says the talks are stalled and that Ukraine is now more self-reliant.No casualties, territorial changes or formal policy announcements are confirmed in the available row.The immediate significance lies in the apparent change in how Kyiv is positioning itself while negotiations remain frozen.The move matters because Ukraine's relationship with the United States has been central to its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
UK Prime Minister Starmer faces pressure after three junior ministers resign
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing renewed pressure after three junior ministers resigned in protest, while he said he had no intention of stepping down.The latest reporting says dozens of Labour MPs have called for his resignation, with several other ministers also urging him to consider his position.Among those reported to have raised concerns was the interior minister.The pressure follows what has been described as disastrous local election results for Labour last week.That has intensified internal debate over the party's direction and the prime minister's leadership.The developments matter because they point to a widening political crisis at the top... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 11:02 LONDON
Trump and Netanyahu say Iran war may not be over
The U.S. president and Israel's prime minister have said they do not rule out renewed combat with Iran, in comments that appear to undercut the idea that the conflict has ended.According to the report, the Trump administration said last week that the war had run its course.But in Sunday interviews, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu stopped short of saying the fighting was definitively over.No casualties, military movements or new strikes were reported in the supplied material.The immediate significance is political: the remarks suggest the conflict remains active in strategic terms even if open hostilities are not currently under way.The comments... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Settler violence reported in West Bank village of Umm al-Khair
A Palestinian activist in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank has described a pattern of settler attacks that he says are systematic and aimed at forcing Palestinians from their land.Eid Hathaleen, who lives in the village, said the violence was not random but part of calculated attacks on his community.He said civilians and entire families were being deliberately targeted, including schoolchildren.He also said the attacks were taking place with what he described as full support from the military.The account was given in a video report focused on settler violence and the lack of accountability for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Report alleges secret Israeli base was set up in Iraq's Anbar desert
A report has alleged that Israel established a secret military base in Iraq's Anbar province before the war with Iran, with the site used to support air operations.The account says the facility hosted special forces and search-and-rescue units.According to the report, the base was set up last February in the western Iraqi desert.It says the arrangement was intended to deal with the possible downing of warplanes inside Iran.The report says the site was not discovered by Iraqi security agencies but by a shepherd who noticed unusual helicopter movements and gunfire and reported it.That prompted Iraqi forces to launch an urgent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 15:29 LONDON
Iran sends response to US proposals on ending war, reports say
Iran has sent its response to US proposals aimed at ending the war, according to Iranian state media.The reply was delivered through mediators in Pakistan, while no public details have been released about either side's proposals.The development comes as a ceasefire meant to support talks has largely held, despite occasional exchanges of fire.Iran has also continued to restrict the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has enforced a blockade of Iranian ports.The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the dispute because it is a major route for global oil shipments.Any change to access through the waterway could affect energy markets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
At least 15 killed in car bomb attack on checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
Militants have attacked a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 15 people and wounding three, according to officials.Officials said the assault began with a car bomb at the checkpoint before gunmen stormed the post and opened fire on police.They also said small drones were used in the attack.The checkpoint was hit in northwestern Pakistan, but no further details were given in the supplied material about the exact location or the identity of those killed.The incident is significant because it combines several attack methods in one strike and has caused a high number of casualties at a police post.It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
IRGC warns US over attacks on ships as Israel bombs Lebanon
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned the United States against attacks on ships and tankers, according to a live update on the regional confrontation.The same update says Israel bombed Lebanon, with 24 people reported killed there.No further details were given in the supplied material about the location of the strikes or the identities of those killed.The report comes as a ceasefire between the United States and Iran is said to be holding, even as tensions remain high across the wider region.The warning over maritime targets suggests concern that the conflict could spread beyond land-based strikes.The developments matter because shipping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade accusations over ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking a short ceasefire that began on Saturday, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of what has happened since it took effect.Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has stopped air attacks on Ukrainian cities since the ceasefire began, but that fighting has continued on the frontlines.Russia, meanwhile, said it had recorded more than 1,000 Ukrainian ceasefire violations.The claims underline how fragile the truce remains and how quickly disputes over compliance can shape the wider conflict.They also suggest that, even where some attacks have eased, the fighting has not fully stopped.The ceasefire is the latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Greece investigates mystery naval drone found near Lefkada
Greek authorities are investigating a mysterious unmanned naval drone found in the Ionian Sea near Lefkada and towed to the port of Vasiliki.Local fishermen spotted the vessel in a cave near the island on Thursday and alerted the coast guard, according to the supplied report.The Greek military is now examining it, with the defence ministry overseeing the inquiry.Reports in Greek media say the drone may have carried explosives and that its engine was still running when it was discovered.Officials are trying to establish where it came from and whether it entered Greek territorial waters because of a technical failure or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Greece police seize mystery drone boat armed with explosives
Greek police have seized a mystery drone boat that was reportedly armed with explosives, according to the supplied report.The incident points to a potentially serious maritime security threat.The vessel was described as a drone boat, but no further details were provided in the supplied material about where it was found, who controlled it, or how it was being used.The report also does not say whether the explosives were live, disabled, or removed.No casualties or damage were mentioned in the available information.The immediate police response appears to have been the seizure of the vessel.The case matters because an explosives-laden unmanned boat... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills eight members of one family
An Israeli strike in Lebanon killed eight members of one family, including a 6-month-old infant, according to relatives.The attack came as Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon since Thursday and the truce with Hezbollah continued to unravel.The reported deaths add to a sharp rise in violence along the Lebanon-Israel front.The supporting row does not give the exact location of the strike or say whether anyone else was injured.The incident is the latest sign that the ceasefire arrangement remains under strain.It follows a period in which Israeli attacks on Lebanon have escalated, with both sides accusing each other of violations.The family deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 14:30 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
