White House locked down after reported gunfire near checkpoint
Police and security forces locked down the White House on Saturday evening after shots were reported in the area near a checkpoint. A US law enforcement official said a suspect approached the checkpoint and fired at officers. The suspect was later taken to hospital, and no law enforcement personnel were injured.Journalists inside the White House complex reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to shelter in the press briefing room. Security officers prevented them from leaving while the response unfolded. The incident took place while President Donald Trump was at the White House.The reported shooting prompted an immediate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 00:29 LONDON
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Reports of shots fired near White House prompt police and FBI response in Washington
Police and security forces responded on Thursday evening after reports of shots fired near the White House in Washington, DC. The incident was reported near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, close to the White House grounds. President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time, according to the supplied report.FBI Director Kash Patel said FBI agents were on scene and supporting Secret Service members in response to the reports. He said he would update the public "as we're able". The US Secret Service said it was aware of the reports and that the location was near the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Riot police clash with protesters in Serbia after anti-government rally
Riot police have clashed with protesters in Serbia after an anti-government rally in Belgrade. The incident took place in the capital on 23 May 2026, according to the supplied report. The row indicates an active unrest episode, but gives no further detail on the scale of the confrontation.The report was published at 20:19 local time and identifies Belgrade as the location of the clashes. It says the unrest followed an anti-government rally, linking the police response directly to the demonstration. No figures were provided for arrests, injuries or damage in the supplied material.The immediate significance lies in the fact that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 22:31 LONDON
Violence and overcrowding hamper Ebola response in Democratic Republic of Congo
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak as cases continue to spread. Hospitals are overwhelmed and treatment facilities are struggling to cope with the growing number of patients. Response efforts have also been disrupted by attacks on medical facilities.The confirmed details point to a worsening operational environment for health workers and patients. The report says violence and overcrowding are hampering the response, but it does not give a case count or identify the locations most affected. It also does not specify who carried out the attacks on medical facilities.The pressure on hospitals and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
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US and Iran report progress in Washington talks on ending war
Reported progress has emerged in talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the war involving the US and Israel against Iran. The development was reported from Washington, DC, where the discussions are taking place. The available material describes the movement as significant, but does not give details of any draft agreement or timetable.The report was published on 23 May 2026 and is based on a live update from the US capital. It says the talks are focused on ending the conflict, but it does not identify the negotiators, the format of the discussions, or whether any formal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Garden Grove chemical tank at risk of leak or explosion
Firefighters in Garden Grove, California, are still trying to manage a tank of toxic chemicals that authorities say could leak or explode. The incident is being treated as an active hazardous-materials emergency, with crews saying they have few options to stop the situation from worsening. The latest update points to a continuing risk at the site rather than a contained event.The confirmed information is limited, but the core detail is clear: the tank contains toxic chemicals and remains unstable. Officials have not released the exact substance involved, and no injuries have been reported in the supplied material. The warning was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 19:59 LONDON
Thousands rally in Taipei for higher defence spending amid China tensions
Thousands of people have rallied in Taipei in support of higher defence spending, in a public show of concern over Taiwan's security situation. The demonstration came after a US military official said Washington was pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. Organisers and participants linked the call for more spending to the island's need for stronger deterrence as pressure from China continues.The reported pause was said to be tied to conserving munitions for the war on Iran. That detail has added a wider international dimension to an issue that is already central to Taiwan's defence planning. The rally took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills three Red Cross volunteers in Ituri
Three Red Cross volunteers have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo after suspected exposure to Ebola while handling dead bodies in the eastern province of Ituri. The volunteers were working in Mongbwalu, which is now considered the epicentre of the outbreak, and the deaths were reported between 5 and 16 May. The outbreak had not been identified when they were carrying out the work in late March, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.The volunteers have been named as Alikana Udumusi Augustin, Sezabo Katanabo and Ajiko Chandiru Viviane. The federation said they were believed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Israeli forces arrest two children during raid in occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir
Israeli forces arrested two children during a raid on the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, according to video footage described in the supplied material. The images show two siblings being made to sit on the ground beside a military jeep with their hands behind their heads. One of the children is then blindfolded before both are taken away.The incident was reported on 23 May 2026 and is linked to a raid in al-Mughayyir, a village in the occupied West Bank. The supplied material does not give the ages of the children or say why they were detained. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
African Union health agency warns ten African countries are at risk of Ebola
The African Union's health agency has warned that ten African countries are at risk of being affected by Ebola, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The warning was issued on Saturday and points to a wider cross-border public health concern rather than a single-country outbreak update. It places renewed attention on the regional spread of a disease that can move quickly across borders when surveillance and response systems are strained.The confirmed warning names ten countries as being at risk, although the supplied material does not identify them individually. It also says the concern comes on top... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases linked to DR Congo outbreak
Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases, according to health authorities, in a development linked to the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement adds to concern about the spread of the virus across a region where borders are porous and public health surveillance is closely watched. The cases were reported on 23 May 2026, with the confirmation coming after the World Health Organization raised the risk from the outbreak in DR Congo to its highest level for neighbouring areas.The confirmed figure in the supplied material is three cases. The report does not give the patients' ages, locations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Israeli strikes damage hospital in Lebanon's Tyre amid fragile truce
Israeli strikes on Saturday damaged a main hospital in the Lebanese coastal city of Tyre, according to the supplied report. The strikes came as funerals were being held for paramedics killed a day earlier. The incident adds to renewed violence in southern Lebanon despite what the report describes as a fragile truce.The confirmed details are limited, but the timing is clear. The hospital damage was reported in Tyre, a city in southern Lebanon, and the funerals for the dead paramedics were taking place on the same day. The row does not give a casualty figure for the latest strikes, nor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
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WHO raises Ebola health risk to very high in DR Congo as new cases are reported in Uganda
The World Health Organization has raised the Ebola health risk to very high in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while new cases have also been reported in Uganda. The update points to a worsening cross-border public health situation in central and east Africa. It comes as health officials continue to monitor the spread of the virus across the region.The latest alert was issued on 23 May 2026, according to the supplied material. The organisation said the risk in DR Congo has been lifted to very high, building on an earlier assessment that had already raised concern over the outbreak. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 15:59 LONDON
France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after flotilla detainee video
France has announced a ban on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory after a video showed him mocking activists detained from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the move took effect immediately and was linked to what he described as Ben-Gvir's "reprehensible actions" towards French and European citizens involved in the humanitarian mission. The decision adds a new diplomatic layer to an already tense dispute over the treatment of the activists and Israel's interception of the convoy.According to the French statement, the ban follows a video published by Ben-Gvir on Wednesday showing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Eleven Irish Gaza flotilla detainees due to arrive in Dublin after deportation via Turkey
Eleven Irish citizens detained after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla are due to arrive at Dublin Airport this lunchtime. The group is expected to land on a Pegasus flight from Istanbul at about 1pm, after being deported from Israel via Turkey. Supporters and family members are expected to meet them on arrival.The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is providing all appropriate consular assistance. The Irish citizens were among 14 from Ireland and 430 people in total detained when the flotilla was boarded in international waters. The activists had been part of a convoy seeking to break the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Thousands rally in Ankara and Istanbul after court ousts CHP leader
Thousands of people rallied on Friday in Ankara and Istanbul after a court verdict removed the popular leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party, or CHP. The protests were reported in the country's two largest cities, indicating a swift public reaction to the ruling. The demonstrations came as the latest sign of tension between the government and its opponents.The rallies were held on 23 May 2026, shortly after the court decision was announced. The supplied material says the verdict ousted the CHP leader, but does not identify the court or provide the legal grounds for the ruling. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Floridians send food and supplies to relatives in Cuba as oil blockade bites
Months into an oil blockade imposed by President Trump, many Cubans are relying more than ever on relatives in the United States for help meeting daily needs. The situation is placing fresh pressure on families with ties between Florida and Cuba, as they try to bridge shortages of basic goods. The development is centred on aid sent from South Florida to relatives on the island.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that the blockade has been in place for months and that the strain on Cuban households is increasing. The report says food, flashlights and fans are among... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Moscow residents shaken by recent Ukrainian drone attacks
Residents in Moscow have described recent drone attacks as a major shock, after the conflict reached the Russian capital region in recent days. The incident has drawn attention because it brought the war closer to the seat of the Kremlin's power. The supplied material says people who experienced the attacks were deeply shaken by what they saw as the conflict coming home.The confirmed detail available is limited, but it places the attacks in recent days and links them to the wider Russia-Ukraine war. The account does not give a casualty figure, damage total or a precise strike location within the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 10:59 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
Israeli strike hits central Gaza camps despite ceasefire agreement
Israeli forces struck the Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza on 23 May, injuring dozens, according to the supplied report. The attack took place despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement, making it a fresh escalation in the conflict. The incident was reported from central Gaza and described as a strike on two densely populated refugee camps.The available material says video footage showed the moment the camps were hit. It does not give a precise casualty count beyond saying dozens were injured. No further details were provided on the timing within the day, the type of weapon used, or whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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China coal mine gas explosion kills at least 90 as rescue operation continues
At least 90 people have been killed in a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, in northern China. The blast happened at about 7:29 pm on Friday, and rescuers were still searching for missing workers on Saturday. Officials said 247 people were underground when the explosion occurred, making it one of the deadliest mining disasters in China in recent years.State media said the mine had issued a carbon monoxide alert late in the day before the explosion, and that the death toll rose sharply as rescue teams worked through the night. A total of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 07:59 LONDON
Iran threat to charge for passage in the Strait of Hormuz unsettles shipping industry
Iran is reported to be trying to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz by charging for passage, a move that has unsettled the shipping industry. The reported threat concerns one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where even limited changes to transit rules can affect trade and energy flows. Experts quoted in the supplied material say the move is unlikely to happen, but the warning itself has drawn attention because of the strait's strategic importance.The supporting row says Iran is seeking to charge vessels for passage through the waterway. It does not give a date for any formal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 05:29 LONDON
Queensland man charged after anti-terrorism police raid Bowenville property
A 48-year-old Queensland man has been arrested and charged after a counter-terrorism investigation into alleged posts encouraging violence against political institutions. Police searched a property in Bowenville, outside Dalby, before laying the charge. The man is due to appear in Warwick Magistrates Court on Friday morning.The Joint Counter Terrorism Team said the man was charged with one count of using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence. The offence carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Officers said the case followed the alleged upload of a number of concerning posts to an encrypted social media site.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 02:30 LONDON
Mob burns Ebola centre at Congo hospital amid outbreak
Several hundred people gathered at the gates of a hospital in Congo demanding the body of a suspected Ebola victim, before violence broke out when staff refused to hand it over. The confrontation escalated into an attack on an Ebola centre at the hospital, which was burned amid the outbreak. The incident adds a new layer of disruption to an already fragile public health response.The supplied material says the crowd numbered several hundred people and that the dispute centred on burial arrangements for the suspected victim. Staff refused the request, prompting the violence. No further details are given on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 01:59 LONDON
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Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed at least 3,111 since March 2
Lebanon's health authorities say Israeli attacks on the country have killed at least 3,111 people since 2 March, in the latest casualty update from the ongoing conflict. The same figures say 9,432 people have been injured. The update comes as regional tensions remain high and diplomacy involving Iran and the United States continues separately, without a deal.The casualty toll was attributed to the Lebanese Health Ministry in a live conflict update published on 23 May. The row did not give a breakdown of where the latest deaths occurred or identify any new strike in the report. It also did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 01:29 LONDON
U.S. expands Ebola-related entry restrictions to some legal permanent residents
The United States is expanding entry restrictions linked to Ebola exposure concerns, with the Trump administration planning to extend the ban to legal permanent residents who had been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan. The move adds to an earlier targeted border response and appears aimed at limiting the risk of importing the virus while keeping the policy narrower than a full travel shutdown. The latest step was reported on 23 May 2026 and is tied to possible exposure rather than confirmed infection.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that the planned expansion would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 00:29 LONDON
EU extends sanctions framework to target Iran over Strait of Hormuz navigation threats
The Council of the European Union has extended the bloc's restrictive measures framework so it can now be used against individuals and entities involved in Iran's actions and policies that threaten freedom of navigation in the Middle East. The amended framework is aimed at conduct affecting transit passage and innocent passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Council said the decision was taken today and implements the political agreement reached by EU foreign affairs ministers on 21 April 2026. The new scope gives the EU authority to introduce further restrictive measures in response to Iran's actions undermining the freedom of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Rubio to brief New Delhi on Xi-Trump summit during India visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to arrive in India on Saturday for a four-day visit, with officials expecting him to brief New Delhi on the recent Xi-Trump summit. The trip comes at a time when relations between the United States and India are described as strained and continuing to fluctuate. The visit places India at the centre of a wider diplomatic conversation involving Washington, Beijing and New Delhi.The supplied material says Rubio will be in India for four days, but gives no further details on his itinerary or the specific meetings planned. It also does not say... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Australia's ASIO faces scrutiny over Hanukkah risk assessment before Bondi attack
Australia's domestic intelligence agency is facing fresh scrutiny over what it knew before the Bondi Beach attack and how that information was used to plan security for Hanukkah events. A holiday threat assessment circulated to police and government agencies before the attack warned that religious festivals could be targeted, but did not single out elevated risks to Hanukkah celebrations. The issue is expected to be examined at royal commission hearings next week.The assessment was issued on 2 December, less than two weeks before the attack at Bondi Beach on 14 December, in which 15 people were killed. It said violent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Putin vows retaliation after deadly drone strike on Starobilsk dormitory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised retaliation after accusing Ukraine of carrying out a deadly drone strike on a student dormitory in the occupied town of Starobilsk in Ukraine's Luhansk region. Russian officials said six people were killed, 39 were injured and 15 were missing after the overnight attack. Kremlin-installed local authorities published images showing a collapsed building and rescue workers searching through the rubble.Putin said the strike came in three waves and involved 16 drones. He made the comments at a reception in his Kremlin residence on Friday and ordered the Russian military to prepare proposals on how to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Lebanon says Israeli strike in south kills rescuers and child in Deir Qanoun al-Nahr
An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon has killed two rescuers and a child in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr, according to the supplied report. The strike reportedly hit paramedics who were responding to an earlier attack in the same area. Lebanese media said the second strike targeted emergency crews while they were treating casualties from the first attack.The incident was reported on 22 May 2026 and is described as taking place in Deir Qanoun al-Nahr, a village in southern Lebanon. The supplied material says the rescuers were killed while carrying out emergency work after an initial strike. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 18:29 LONDON
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse after deportation from Israel
Hundreds of activists from the Global Sumud Gaza flotilla have arrived in Turkey after being deported from Israel, with some appearing bruised and others travelling in wheelchairs or on stretchers. On arrival, several of the returnees alleged they had been beaten and sexually assaulted by Israeli forces. The claims add a new layer to an already sensitive dispute over the interception of the Gaza-bound flotilla at sea.The latest arrivals were reported on Thursday, following the deportation process that began after the vessels were intercepted earlier in the week. The supplied report says more than 430 activists were detained after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 16:59 LONDON
Ukraine war: six killed in drone strike on school as Putin blames Kyiv
A drone strike on a school has killed six people, according to the supplied report, in the latest deadly incident linked to the war in Ukraine. The attack was reported on 22 May 2026 and was described as hitting a school, but the source material does not give the exact location of the building. The incident is being treated as a fresh wartime strike with civilian casualties.The published report said the deaths were confirmed in the aftermath of the strike and that Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for the attack. The row gives a publication time of 10:33 UTC on 22... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 16:29 LONDON
Ukraine tightens border security with Belarus over attack fears
Ukraine said on Thursday that it is ramping up security in regions bordering Belarus amid warnings that Russia could use Belarusian territory to launch a fresh attack. The move comes after weeks of alerts from Kyiv about the risk of a new offensive from the north. Officials have said such an attack could include a push towards the capital, Kyiv.The confirmed announcement was made on 22 May 2026, according to the supplied material. It says Ukraine is increasing security along the border with Belarus, which Kyiv describes as a possible launch point for renewed military action. The warning is tied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Ireland joins EU push for ban on trade with occupied territories settlements
Ireland has joined nine other EU member states in calling on the European Commission to bring forward proposals to ban trade with illegal settlements in occupied territories. The appeal was made in Brussels during the Foreign Affairs Council on Trade, where ministers were discussing economic security. Irish Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence Minister Helen McEntee said Europe should not defend a rules-based international order while allowing trade with settlements it regards as illegal.McEntee said the issue was raised at the council meeting on 22 May and that Ireland was pressing the Commission to act. In her statement, she said illegal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
Mali-Guinea corridor blockade halts road traffic near Bamako
Security conditions along the transport corridor linking Mali and Guinea have sharply deteriorated after coordinated attacks in late April. A blockade near the Bamako region has brought much of the road traffic to a halt, disrupting movement on a route used by people and goods. The reported impact is being felt ahead of the Tabaski holiday, when travel and trade typically increase.The confirmed disruption was reported on 22 May, with the blockade described as affecting the corridor near Bamako. Drivers have been left stranded and traders have been unable to move merchandise, according to the available report. Local economic activity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 12:02 LONDON
Widespread destruction reported in southern Lebanon towns amid Israel-Hezbollah war
Residents and local officials in southern Lebanon say many towns and villages along the border have been completely destroyed during the Israel-Hezbollah war. Visual evidence cited in the supplied material includes satellite images and photographs taken on both sides of the border, which are said to show widespread damage in dozens of communities. The account centres on the southern border area, where the destruction is described as extensive and ongoing.The material identifies Lebanese mother-of-two Hala Farah as one of the residents trying to preserve photos and videos of her hometown before it is lost from memory. It also says testimony... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 12:01 LONDON
Trump says 5,000 US troops will be sent to Poland
President Donald Trump has said the United States will send 5,000 troops to Poland, in a move that comes after Washington said an earlier planned deployment had been called off. The announcement adds to uncertainty over the US military posture in Europe and places fresh attention on NATO's eastern flank. It also links a force decision directly to Trump's relationship with Poland's president, Karol Nawrocki.Trump said the move was based on his relationship with Nawrocki, whom he described as a nationalist ally and said he was proud to endorse in elections that Nawrocki won last year. The pledge was made... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 11:59 LONDON
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US pauses Taiwan arms sales amid munitions concerns linked to Iran operations
The United States has put arms sales to Taiwan on pause, according to the acting US Navy secretary, in a move tied to the need to preserve munitions for US operations involving Iran. The comments were made during a congressional hearing on Thursday and relate to a stalled Taiwan weapons package valued at $14 billion. The development adds a new layer of uncertainty to an already sensitive defence relationship between Washington and Taipei.Acting secretary Hung Cao said the pause was intended to ensure the US military had enough munitions for "Epic Fury", while adding that the US had "plenty". The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Ebola outbreak spreads to eastern Congo's South Kivu province
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to eastern South Kivu province, according to a statement from the M23 militia spokesman on Thursday. The area is under the control of the Rwanda-backed armed group, adding a conflict dimension to the public health response. The development has raised concern about the disease reaching a wider area in the east of the country.The outbreak is described as a highly contagious haemorrhagic fever, and the World Health Organization has declared it an international emergency. The latest confirmed spread was reported in South Kivu, a province in the eastern part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
China and Russia condemn U.S. criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro
China has criticised the United States for filing criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro, in a fresh diplomatic clash over pressure on Cuba. Russia has also said the U.S. actions cannot be condoned. The dispute adds to tensions between Washington and two of Cuba's major international backers, with the immediate focus on the Trump administration's latest move against the island.Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that the United States needed to stop using sanctions and judicial measures against Cuba. He also said Washington should stop threatening Cuba with force at every turn. The comments came... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola treatment centre set on fire after burial dispute
Residents in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have set fire to an Ebola treatment centre after being stopped from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial. The attack took place as anger and fear grew over a worsening outbreak, and aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility. The incident adds a security setback to an already strained public-health response in the east of the country.The latest confirmed account says authorities blocked the crowd from taking the body, which triggered the attack on the treatment centre. The material supplied does not give casualty figures, identify... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 09:29 LONDON
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Hundreds protest renewed US presence in Nuuk over Greenland self-rule concerns
Hundreds of people have protested in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, against a renewed US presence on the island. Demonstrators accused Washington of treating Greenland as a strategic asset and said the territory's self-rule should be respected. The protest took place on 22 May and was centred in the capital, where the issue has become increasingly visible in public life.The supplied material says the crowd numbered in the hundreds, but gives no more precise count. It also says the protest was directed at a renewed US presence, without identifying a specific new diplomatic step in the latest row. Protesters said Greenland was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 08:59 LONDON
Air France flight diverted to Montreal after Congo passenger boarded amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded in error under new Ebola-related US entry restrictions. The flight, AFR378, had been due to continue to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, but officials said it was stopped from landing there and rerouted to Canada. The incident took place on 21 May 2026 and involved a public-health screening rule being enforced during an international journey.US Customs and Border Protection said the passenger should not have boarded the aircraft because of the new restrictions. The rules apply to travellers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 23:29 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil plunges, chip stocks slide and megacaps split the tape
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising +0.4% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell -0.7% and -1.3%, respectively. The session was defined by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a broad pullback in AI and chip shares, and a split among megacap technology names, with Microsoft and Apple higher but Nvidia and Tesla under pressure. [Continue Reading]
Australia intelligence funding shift before Bondi attack under scrutiny
Australia's domestic intelligence agency cut the share of its counterterrorism funding to its lowest level since the aftermath of the September 11 attacks before the Bondi attack, according to classified figures cited in material before a royal commission. The figures are said to show that the reduction happened even as the agency assessed that a terrorist attack was probable and that antisemitic violence was escalating. The issue is now set to be examined at the next block of hearings, with the agency's director-general expected to face questions about the shift in priorities.The material indicates that counterterrorism resourcing across the Australian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 20:32 LONDON
Europe closes higher as energy and FX swings reshape the late-session tone
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly higher, led by the Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40, FTSE 100 and DAX, while Brent crude, gold and silver eased and natural gas surged. The session pointed to a market still balancing support from lower oil and a softer euro against pockets of commodity volatility and a stronger dollar-yen backdrop. [Continue Reading]
Iranian MP says Tehran is restraining military from striking US fleet amid Gulf tensions
Political leaders in Tehran are holding back the military from launching high-intensity attacks on US naval assets in the Persian Gulf, according to an Iranian member of parliament on a key national security committee. The comments point to internal friction inside Iran's decision-making structure at a time of heightened tension over a US blockade and the risk of a naval confrontation. The lawmaker said the restraint was being applied by political authorities and traditional decision-making bodies rather than by the armed forces themselves.Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, who sits on the parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said Iran had so... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
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DR Congo Ebola response strained by aid cuts, report says
A report says the Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain a current Ebola outbreak after sweeping aid cuts by Western nations left the country less prepared. The outbreak is described as a live response challenge in a country that has extensive experience with the disease. The account links the difficulty of containment to reduced external support rather than to a single new policy decision in Kinshasa.The report says the aid reductions came from Western governments and that they have affected Congo's readiness for outbreak response. It does not give a case count, a death toll or a precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Uganda disputes U.S. claim of promised Ebola clinics
Ugandan officials have said they are not aware of Ebola clinics that the U.S. State Department said it would fund in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The dispute centres on a public health pledge that, according to the U.S. side, would support up to 50 clinics across the two countries.A top Ugandan official said: "I don't know the ones they are talking about." The only confirmed details in the supplied material are the U.S. funding claim and Uganda's denial of knowledge of the clinics. The State Department said it would fund up to 50 clinics in Uganda and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 13:31 LONDON
Israel faces fresh outrage after security minister taunts detained flotilla activists
Israel is facing renewed domestic and international criticism after a video emerged showing its security minister taunting activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla after their arrest by Israeli troops. The footage shows the activists bound and forced to their knees, according to the supplied material, and has intensified scrutiny of how the detainees were treated. The incident has added to an already sensitive dispute over the interception of the flotilla and the detention of foreign nationals.The row was reported on 21 May 2026, with the video prompting condemnation from foreign ministers in several countries. The supplied material says many foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 12:59 LONDON
Ukraine says it struck Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region
Ukraine says it carried out a long-range drone strike on the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, causing a large fire at the site. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the facility had been hit and shared video showing flames and black smoke rising from what appeared to be the refinery. The attack was reported on Thursday and is the latest in a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.Zelenskyy said he thanked the Unmanned Systems Forces and the Special Operations Forces for what he described as a precise operation. The Special Operations Forces said they had worked with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
China has not bought any Nvidia H200 chips despite U.S. approval
China has not purchased any Nvidia H200 chips, even after the United States approved sales of the powerful processor there. The development leaves a high-profile technology export decision without an immediate commercial result in the Chinese market. The issue centres on the H200, a chip seen as important for artificial intelligence computing.The confirmed detail is that not a single H200 chip has been bought in China. The approval was linked to a decision by Donald Trump, but the available material does not say when sales would begin or whether any Chinese buyers are preparing orders. It also does not identify... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:33 LONDON
Bluesky says Russian actors are trying to hijack user accounts for fake posts
Bluesky says it is dealing with attempts by Russian actors to hijack real users' accounts and use them to post fake content. The company described the tactic as apparently novel, suggesting a shift in how influence operations may be carried out on the platform. The allegation points to a live security challenge involving account integrity rather than only the removal of misleading posts after they appear.The company said the effort was aimed at real users' accounts, with the apparent goal of publishing fabricated material under authentic profiles. The incident was reported on 21 May 2026, and the platform's response was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
UK government turmoil jolts bond investors
Britain is facing another round of turmoil in government leadership, and the immediate effect has been felt in its debt market. Investors in UK government bonds, known as gilts, are being unsettled by the latest political instability. The concern comes at a time when inflation worries are already elevated, adding to pressure on markets.The confirmed development is limited but clear: the leadership turmoil is taking place in Britain and is affecting debt investors. The supporting material says the market reaction is being driven by renewed uncertainty at the top of government. It also says investors were already on high alert... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:29 LONDON
Iran reviews latest US position as Trump renews attack threat
Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington's latest position on ending the war, after US President Donald Trump said he was prepared to wait a few days to "get the right answers" from Tehran. Trump also warned that renewed attacks could follow if Iran does not agree to a deal. The comments point to a fresh round of pressure in the talks, with both sides still publicly signalling that military options remain on the table.The latest statement from Tehran confirms that the American position has been received and is under review. The new remarks from Trump add a clearer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:29 LONDON
Southern China flooding destroys bridge and kills at least 25
Heavy flooding in southern China has washed away cars, destroyed a bridge and inundated streets, according to the latest confirmed reports. The flooding has affected multiple areas, with evacuations under way across several regions. The immediate impact includes damage to transport links and widespread disruption in affected communities.The torrential rain has killed at least 25 people, making this one of the most serious weather-related incidents reported in the area in recent days. The flooding was reported on 21 May 2026, and the damage described includes vehicles being swept away by floodwaters. Officials have also ordered evacuations across multiple regions as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola responders say they lack basic supplies
First responders to the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo say they are struggling to obtain the basic supplies needed to support the response. The complaint points to a practical setback in efforts to contain the outbreak and assist affected communities. The report does not specify which supplies are missing, but it frames the shortage as affecting frontline work.The account was published on 20 May 2026 and says responders are facing difficulties sourcing essential items. It describes the problem as part of the wider outbreak response rather than a separate incident. No official response or detailed inventory of shortages is included... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 10:01 LONDON
US and China signal possible tariff cuts after prolonged trade tensions
Washington and Beijing have said they are ready to cut tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods, in a sign of possible easing after more than a year of escalating trade tensions. The development points to a potential shift in the long-running dispute between the world's two largest economies. It also comes as analysts caution that any boost to growth may be limited.The confirmed detail so far is that both sides are signalling readiness to reduce tariffs, rather than announcing a final deal. The row involves goods worth tens of billions of dollars, although no further breakdown... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Bolivia unrest causes widespread disruption and prompts cabinet reshuffle
Weeks of unrest in Bolivia have escalated into widespread disruption, according to the supplied report, with protests now significant enough to force a cabinet reshuffle. The incident is described as a national political crisis rather than a single isolated demonstration, suggesting the pressure on the government has been building over time. The latest development centres on the president's decision to change the cabinet as the unrest continues.The confirmed details are limited, but the report says the protests have affected normal activity across the country. It also states that the unrest has lasted for weeks, indicating a sustained challenge rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
UK pledges up to £20m for Ebola response in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The UK has said it will provide up to £20m to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The funding is intended to help the response to the outbreak across the two countries. The announcement comes as health authorities continue to deal with the cross-border spread of the disease.The pledge was reported on 20 May 2026 and was described as support for the fight against Ebola in Africa. The outbreak is being treated as a developing public health emergency because it involves more than one country. No further details were provided in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Ebola containment efforts in East Africa hindered by U.S. aid cuts
Aid cuts by the Trump administration have shut down crucial disease surveillance networks and medical supply chains in East Africa, according to reporting published on Wednesday. The disruption is being linked to efforts to contain Ebola in the region, where cross-border monitoring and rapid delivery of medical supplies are central to response work. The reporting says the cuts have affected systems that were previously part of the containment effort.The account identifies disease surveillance networks and supply chains as the main areas hit by the shutdown. It says the changes are tied to the Trump administration's aid cuts, though it does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
Cuba says Trump administration is not negotiating in good faith
Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations has said Havana wants to talk, but accused the Trump administration of creating pretexts for military action. The remarks add a new public layer to already strained US-Cuba relations and frame the current contacts as politically fraught. The statement was made in an interview published on 20 May 2026.The ambassador said Cuba was open to dialogue, while arguing that Washington was not engaging in good faith. He said the administration was creating pretexts for military action, without providing further detail in the supplied material. The comments were made in the context of Cuba's dealings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Families in Beirut demand justice after Israeli strike killed five relatives
Families in Beirut are demanding justice after an Israeli strike on a residential building killed five of their relatives. The attack took place in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, and the account says it hit a home rather than a military site. The families are now speaking publicly about the loss and calling for accountability.According to the supplied report, the strike happened hours after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement last month. It also came during one of Israel's largest waves of strikes across Lebanon. The report does not give the exact date of the strike, but it places the attack in that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
US surveillance flights tracked near Cuba as tensions rise
The US military has been publicly broadcasting the location of surveillance flights near Cuba on plane-tracking websites, in a move that appears to signal pressure on Havana. Flight-tracking data shows multiple US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft and MQ-4C Triton drones operating in the Caribbean near the island since 11 May. Some of the aircraft have flown as close as 50 miles from Cuba, according to the analysis.The data reviewed shows at least five P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft and three MQ-4C Triton surveillance drones involved in the activity. The aircraft have not been continuously visible, and the tracking data does not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Lithuania issues drone alert in Vilnius as residents shelter underground
Lithuanian authorities issued a drone alert in Vilnius and urged residents to move to safe locations after reported activity near the Belarus border. Footage from the city showed people sheltering in an underground parking area as the warning was in force. The incident comes amid heightened concern over airspace security in the region and follows earlier disruption in the capital linked to a separate alert.The confirmed material says the alert was issued on 20 May 2026 and that residents were told to seek shelter while authorities responded to the reported drone activity. The footage shows civilians taking cover underground, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 15:59 LONDON
Iran warns of strikes beyond the Middle East if US attacks resume
Iran has warned that it could strike beyond the Middle East if the United States resumes attacks, sharpening the threat of further escalation in the confrontation between the two countries. The warning came as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said progress was being made toward a deal, while keeping open the possibility of renewed strikes. The latest exchange adds to a fragile and fast-moving standoff in which diplomacy and deterrence are being pursued at the same time.The immediate trigger was a statement reported on 20 May, in which Iran said any renewed US attack would be met... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
EU moves to ratify US trade pact amid Trump tariff threat
Representatives from the European Parliament and the EU Council have agreed to move ahead with ratifying a trade pact with the United States, after five hours of talks in Brussels. The decision comes as the bloc faces pressure from US President Donald Trump over the timing of implementation. The agreement was reached on Wednesday, according to the supplied report, and is tied to a deal first found in July 2025.The immediate trigger was a warning from Trump that tariffs on EU autos could rise to 25% if the deal was not implemented by 4 July. The talks were described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Anger in the Philippines as war with Iran pushes oil prices higher
Rising oil prices linked to the war with Iran are fuelling public anger in the Philippines, where frustration over the cost impact has spilled into the streets. The report says the effects of the conflict are being felt far beyond the Middle East, with Manila among the places seeing the pressure most directly. It also links the situation to efforts by Washington to reach an agreement with Iran that would permanently keep the Strait of Hormuz open.The immediate trigger described is the continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak escalates in DR Congo as health workers die
An escalating outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is prompting an urgent search for vaccines and treatments. The outbreak has been linked to cases in urban areas, deaths among healthcare workers and significant population movement, all of which are complicating efforts to contain it. It is the country's 17th Ebola outbreak and only the third caused by the Bundibugyo strain.The World Health Organization has said it is examining possible options, including Ervebo, a vaccine that targets the more common Zaire strain and has already been used in several countries. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
UAE says drones targeting Barakah nuclear plant were launched from Iraq
The United Arab Emirates has said drones that targeted the Barakah nuclear plant were launched from Iraq, sharpening its attribution of an attack on one of the Gulf state's most sensitive energy sites. The statement marks a clearer assessment than earlier official comments, which had only said the drone came from the country's western border. The incident remains significant because it involved a nuclear facility, even though no casualties or radiological release have been reported.According to the latest confirmed account, the drones targeted Barakah last week and the UAE now says they were launched from Iraq. The new attribution links... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:59 LONDON
British couple in Iranian jail begin hunger strike, family says
The family of a British couple detained in Iran say the pair have begun a hunger strike in protest at their imprisonment. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested in January last year while travelling through Iran on a global motorbike journey. They were later sentenced to 10 years in prison on espionage charges, which they deny.According to the family, Craig Foreman is believed to be about 12 days into a hunger strike. They say he started refusing food after phone access was cut off in early May. The family also says Lindsay Foreman, 53, briefly paused a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
Asian governments expand Ebola screening at ports of entry after WHO alert
Several Asian governments have expanded Ebola screening and reporting requirements for arriving travellers after a World Health Organization alert, with measures now in place or being tightened in Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or other public health steps at ports of entry. Officials say no cases have been publicly confirmed in Asia and that the likelihood of local transmission remains low.The confirmed measures focus on border controls and traveller declarations rather than domestic restrictions. As of 18 May, people arriving in mainland China from affected regions who have been in contact with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Russia launches major nighttime barrage on Ukraine
Russia has launched one of its largest recent nighttime barrages against Ukraine, with Kyiv saying more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles were fired into the country. The overnight attack targeted multiple cities, according to the latest confirmed report, and formed part of a continuing pattern of long-range strikes in the war. The scale of the assault suggests a broad operation rather than a single isolated strike.Ukraine's aerial defences reported the figures after the attack, which was described as one of the biggest in recent days. The available report does not give a full breakdown of where each drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 05:29 LONDON
Pentagon says U.S. will cut thousands of troops from Europe
The Pentagon is planning to reduce the number of U.S. troops stationed in Europe by thousands, according to the supplied report. The move would mark a significant change in American force posture across the continent. It comes as Poland is specifically mentioned in connection with forces whose deployment was abruptly halted last week.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that Poland had been set to receive troops before that deployment was stopped. The report does not give a final number for the reduction, nor does it identify which units would be affected. It also does not say when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Reported Israeli strike in Tehran aimed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials said an Israeli strike in Tehran was designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest. According to the report, the operation was part of a broader effort to bring about regime change in Iran. The account says the intended outcome was to put Ahmadinejad in power.The reported strike is described as having taken place in Tehran, Iran's capital. The officials cited in the report linked the operation to a leadership-change plan rather than a limited military objective. No further operational details were provided in the supplied material, including the timing of the strike or whether it succeeded.The claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
Lebanon says 19 killed in Israeli air strikes in the south
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 19 people in southern Lebanon, according to the country's health ministry. The ministry said the dead included civilians, with ten people killed in a single strike on a house in Deir Qanoun. It said the attack also wounded three people, including a young girl.The ministry said three children and three women were among those killed in Deir Qanoun. It added that a further nine people were killed and 29 injured in strikes in the Nabatieh and Tyre districts. The latest deaths came less than a week after the United States said Lebanon and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
US Senate advances resolution on Iran hostilities
The US Senate has voted to advance a resolution that would require the president to end hostilities with Iran or seek authorisation from Congress. The move marks a direct challenge to executive war powers at a time of active tension over the conflict. Four Republican senators backed Democrats in the procedural vote, allowing the measure to move forward.The supporting vote was reported on 19 May 2026, according to the supplied material. The resolution is described as one that would force the president either to stop hostilities or obtain congressional approval. The immediate significance lies in the bipartisan split, with four... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
Sweden to buy four frigates from France's Naval Group
Sweden's government has said it will buy four new frigates from France's Naval Group, in a move presented as part of a wider rearmament effort. The announcement was made on Tuesday aboard a navy corvette in Stockholm. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the purchase was one of Sweden's largest defence investments since the Gripen fighter jet was introduced in the 1980s.The government linked the decision to the security environment that has developed since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Sweden's accession to NATO in 2024. No price, delivery schedule or technical details were included in the supplied material. The announcement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:33 LONDON
U.S. 30-year Treasury yield rises to highest level since 2007 as war fears unsettle bond markets
Bond investors pushed the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007 on 19 May, according to the supplied report. The move came as yields also rose across Europe and Asia, indicating that the pressure was not confined to one market.The article links the shift to concern that war could add to inflation and keep borrowing costs elevated. The confirmed detail in the report is limited but clear: the long-dated U.S. yield reached a level not seen since the period before the global financial crisis. The same report says yields were elevated in Europe and Asia at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
G7 finance ministers meet in Paris amid Iran tensions and tariff concerns
Finance ministers and officials from the G7 gathered in Paris on Tuesday for a second day of high-level economic talks. The meeting brought together representatives from the group's major advanced economies, with images showing leaders arriving for a family photo alongside flags representing the G7 nations and the European Union. Among those attending were French Finance Minister Roland Lescure and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.The talks were taking place in the French capital as governments weighed the economic effects of rising tensions linked to Iran, US tariffs and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. The confirmed agenda included oil prices,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 19:29 LONDON
Europol disrupts thousands of IRGC-linked online accounts across 19 countries
Europol has announced a major digital crackdown that led to the removal of thousands of online accounts linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC. The operation also resulted in the suspension of the group's primary X account in the European Union. The action was described as spanning accounts across 19 countries.The confirmed details are limited, but the announcement indicates a coordinated cross-border effort against a state-linked online network. Europol said the accounts were linked to the IRGC, which is Iran's powerful military and security organisation. The suspension of the group's main X account in the EU suggests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
G7 economic agenda strained by inflation fears and US-EU split over Russia oil sanctions
Inflation concerns are clouding the Group of Seven economic agenda as finance ministers prepare to discuss energy prices and sanctions policy. The immediate dispute centres on the Trump administration's decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia, which has put the United States at odds with Europe. The tension comes as the Iran war continues to unsettle markets and complicate the policy outlook for major advanced economies.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that the United States and Europe are at odds over the sanctions move. The report does not give a date for any formal G7 decision, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
EU launches fertiliser action plan after Hormuz closure and Iran war disrupt supply
The European Commission has proposed an action plan on fertilisers in response to soaring prices and scarcity linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran war. The plan is aimed at supporting farmers facing higher input costs and at reinforcing domestic fertiliser production. It was launched in Strasbourg on Tuesday by agriculture commissioner Christoph Hansen and cohesion and reform commissioner Raffaele Fitto.The Commission said recent supply disruptions and price volatility had put farmers across Europe under increasing pressure. It said the measures were intended to help ensure food security and strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy while maintaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Pentagon watchdog opens review of lethal US drug-boat strikes
The Pentagon's internal watchdog has opened a formal evaluation into lethal strikes carried out by US Southern Command against suspected drug-smuggling vessels. The review focuses on Operation Southern Spear, a military campaign launched in late 2025 in the Caribbean and Pacific. The move comes after growing bipartisan concern in Washington over the legality of using deadly force at sea.According to Pentagon data cited in the supporting material, the campaign has destroyed 59 vessels and killed 193 people since it began last autumn. The Office of the Inspector General said the evaluation was announced on Monday and was self-initiated as part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Cuba warns it would defend itself if the United States attacks
Cuba's president has warned that the island would retaliate if it came under attack from the United States. He said Cuba has a legitimate right to defend itself against a military attack. The warning comes amid a fresh rise in tension between Havana and Washington.The immediate trigger, according to the supplied material, was remarks by Donald Trump in which he alluded to taking over the island. The same row also says additional US sanctions have been imposed on Cuba. No further details were provided on the timing or scope of those measures, but they are presented as part of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Iranian attack on cargo ship reported in Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has been reported, according to a retrospective account of the incident. The account places the episode in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes, where commercial traffic moves through waters that are central to global trade. The report focuses on the experience of seafarers caught up in wider international conflict at sea.The supplied material gives no operational details about the vessel, the timing of the attack, or the method used. It does not identify casualties, damage, or whether the ship was able to continue its voyage. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO warns
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be spreading faster than first thought, according to a World Health Organization representative. Officials say the epicentre is in Ituri province, but there are now concerns the virus has spread into other provinces and across the border into Uganda. The latest warning comes as health workers try to establish the full scale of transmission in a fast-changing situation.Dr Anne Ancia said the more the agency investigates, the clearer it becomes that cases have reached other areas. Officials said more than 513 suspected cases had been recorded in DR Congo... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
Fast-moving wildfire in Southern California hills prompts evacuations near Thousand Oaks
A fast-growing brush fire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders near Thousand Oaks and damaged at least one home. The blaze was reported shortly after 10am on Monday and spread quickly through dry hillsides before midday. Fire crews were working to stop the fire moving downhill towards suburban areas.Officials said the fire had grown to more than 180 acres before midday as shifting winds pushed flames through vegetation. Residents in parts of the Thousand Oaks area were told to leave as a precaution. Firefighters were deployed quickly to the scene, with crews focusing on containing the spread and protecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 09:59 LONDON
Oil prices ease as Trump postpones planned strike on Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he is postponing a planned attack on Iran after requests from Gulf leaders and amid what he described as serious negotiations with Tehran. The announcement, made on social media on Monday, came as traders reacted to the reduced risk of an immediate military escalation in the Gulf. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both fell after the comments, reflecting a quick market response to the change in tone.According to the supplied material, Brent crude dropped 1.33% to $110.61 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures fell 0.91% to $103.43. Trump said the strike had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 08:29 LONDON
Oil slick reaches protected Shidvar island in Iran
Tar from an oil slick has reached Shidvar island in Iran, a protected wildlife sanctuary in the Persian Gulf. Videos from the island show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar along the shoreline. The contamination has affected an area known for turquoise waters and white sand beaches.The supporting material confirms that the incident was reported on 19 May 2026 and that the tar was visible around the island at that time. The island is identified as a protected sanctuary, which makes the spread of oil pollution there especially significant. No official cause for the slick is given... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
U.S. sanctions top Cuban officials and three government agencies
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on top Cuban officials and three government agencies in Cuba, including the police. The move was announced as part of a wider effort to increase pressure on the Cuban government. The action adds to an already strained relationship between Washington and Havana.The confirmed measures were reported on 18 May 2026 and published shortly afterwards. The sanctions target senior figures as well as state bodies, but the supplied material does not name the officials or the other two agencies. It is clear, however, that the police are among the institutions affected.The administration's stated approach, as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 01:31 LONDON
Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' as US adds sanctions amid drone report
Cuba's president has warned of a "bloodbath" if the United States attacks, as Washington imposed fresh sanctions on the island's main intelligence agency and senior leaders. The warning came amid a sharp rise in tensions between the two countries, with both sides trading accusations over security and military intentions. The latest developments centre on claims that Havana has obtained more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran.President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Cuba had the right to defend itself, according to the supplied material. The sanctions were announced by the US Treasury, which targeted Cuba's main intelligence agency and top officials.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 00:29 LONDON
Venezuelan protesters clash with police at rally for political prisoners
Protesters in Venezuela have clashed with police during a rally calling for attention to political prisoners. The demonstration took place after a period of rising anger over the treatment of detainees and the fate of missing people linked to custody cases. The immediate trigger described in the supplied material was the death of Carmen Navas, whose son had been missing and was later reported to have died in custody.The confirmed account says protests began after Navas died 10 days after learning of her son's death. She is described as the mother of a political prisoner, linking the rally directly to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Trump says he authorized new strikes on Iran but is holding off
President Donald Trump has said he authorized new strikes on Iran but decided to hold off for now, according to the supplied report. The development comes amid repeated threats of renewed military action against Iran. It points to a continuing period of uncertainty over whether the United States will resume major fighting.The report says Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran. It also says he pulled back from resuming major fighting after authorizing the strikes. No further details were supplied on the timing, the intended targets, or whether any operational orders were issued beyond the authorization itself.The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
Heavy sandstorm sweeps Iraq, sending people to hospital with breathing difficulties
A powerful sandstorm has swept across Iraq, affecting cities including Najaf and Baghdad. Hospitals have reported treating people who arrived with breathing difficulties. The incident is a fresh weather-related disruption with immediate public health effects in several major urban areas.The storm was reported on 18 May 2026, with the affected areas including Najaf and the capital, Baghdad. Confirmed details indicate that the dust storm was severe enough to prompt hospital visits for respiratory problems. No official casualty figure was provided in the supplied material, and the scale of the health impact beyond hospital admissions remains unclear.The immediate concern is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
U.S. restricts entry from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola outbreak
The United States has imposed a 30-day entry restriction affecting travel from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, citing an Ebola outbreak. The measure is a public-health response with immediate implications for cross-border movement and screening. It does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.The order was reported on 18 May 2026 and is set to remain in effect for 30 days. The confirmed exemption for American citizens and U.S. service members narrows the scope of the restriction, but the available material does not specify the full operational details of how the policy will be enforced. No additional figures,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Lebanese president vows to do the impossible as strikes continue despite ceasefire
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said he is ready to "do the impossible" to stop the war with Israel, as strikes continued in south Lebanon despite a ceasefire. The latest violence came alongside Israeli air strikes in the south and a Hezbollah claim that it fired a drone at an Israeli military target in northern Israel. The developments underline how the truce has failed to halt cross-border attacks, even after it was extended last week.Aoun said the framework set by Lebanon for negotiations includes an Israeli withdrawal, a ceasefire, the deployment of the army along the border, the return of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:29 LONDON
Kenya transport strike sparks protests and teargas clashes in Nairobi
Protests erupted across Nairobi on Monday as demonstrators took part in a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices. Roads were blocked in several parts of the capital, while burning tyres and bonfires disrupted traffic and public movement. Police responded with teargas as clashes broke out between officers and protesters.The unrest was reported during a strike that affected public transport and left commuters stranded across the city. Footage from the scene showed protesters running through smoke-filled streets as officers moved in to clear major roads. Authorities also deployed mounted police, and some demonstrators were arrested during the confrontations.The immediate trigger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Soldier dies after fall from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
A 24-year-old soldier has died after falling from her horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Windsor, Berkshire. Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, fell shortly after 19:00 BST while leaving the arena after a display. She received medical treatment but died at the scene.Buckingham Palace said King Charles III and other members of the royal family were present at the arena when the incident happened. A palace spokesperson said the King was shocked and saddened by the death and would be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences. The Ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Russia and Belarus stage joint nuclear weapons drills
Russia and Belarus have held joint military drills to practise the use of Russian nuclear weapons, according to the Belarus defence ministry. The exercise took place on Monday and included aviation and missile forces, the ministry said. It said the training covered the delivery of nuclear munitions and preparation for their use in cooperation with Russia.The ministry said the scheduled training was not directed against third countries and did not pose a threat to regional security. Russia deployed its Oreshnik hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile to Belarus last year, and the two countries have since deepened military coordination. The drills come after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
Russia's new rights commissioner accused over Ukrainian child adoption
Ukraine has accused Russia's new human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, of helping arrange the illegal adoption of an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. The allegation centres on claims that she was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party adopt the child. The accusation adds a new layer to the wider dispute over children taken from areas of Ukraine under Russian control.According to the supplied material, Ukrainian authorities say the child came from Russian-occupied Ukraine. The row does not provide further details on the child's identity, the timing of the adoption, or any response from Lantratova. It also does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 17:02 LONDON
Iran says it has responded to latest US peace proposal as talks continue through Pakistani mediator
Iran says it has responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war, with exchanges continuing through a Pakistani mediator. The development comes as Washington and Tehran continue a negotiation process that has so far produced only one round of talks and has taken place under a fragile ceasefire in force since 8 April. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the concerns of the Iranian side had been conveyed to the American side, but he did not give details of the reply.Baqaei said the discussions were still under way through the Pakistani mediator, indicating that the two sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
US-Iran truce under strain as talks stall and attacks continue
Washington and Tehran are exchanging proposals in an effort to end the conflict that broke out on 28 February, but the diplomatic track remains stalled. The two sides have held only one round of talks so far, and the fragile ceasefire in place since 8 April is under renewed pressure. The latest strain follows a likely-Iranian attack near a power plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to the supplied material.The confirmed details point to a continuing cycle of proposals and counter-proposals rather than a breakthrough. The material says Iran has responded to a new US proposal, while talks are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:59 LONDON
Russia governor pushes reactionary social agenda in Vologda region
A regional governor in Russia is seeking to turn Vologda into a test case for a more conservative social agenda aligned with Kremlin ideals. The move has drawn attention because it combines local policy changes with a broader political message about the direction of governance in the region. The available material describes the effort as a deliberate attempt to reshape the region into a laboratory for reactionary ideas.The confirmed details are limited, but the governor is described as a firebrand who has already shut liquor stores and banned abortion. Those measures are presented as part of a wider campaign rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Kim orders North Korea military to strengthen frontline defences against South Korea
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the country's military to strengthen frontline units and turn the border with South Korea into what state media described as an "impregnable fortress." The instruction was given at a meeting on Sunday and reported on Monday, with a released photograph showing Kim presiding over commanding officers in full dress uniform. The remarks point to a further hardening of Pyongyang's posture toward Seoul at a time of already strained relations. According to the report, Kim told military officials that a "great change" would be made in efforts to deter war.He also urged commanders... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
Oil prices edge higher after Trump warning to Iran raises cease-fire doubts
Oil prices moved higher after President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran, adding to uncertainty around a cease-fire described as tenuous. The move came as markets reacted to the possibility that the truce in the war could prove fragile. The development has immediate significance for energy traders because tensions involving Iran can quickly affect expectations for supply and risk.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that prices rose after the warning, with the warning itself directed at Iran. The cease-fire is described as tenuous, but no further terms of the truce are provided in the source... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 06:59 LONDON
Iran sees surge in political executions after war-related crackdown
Iran has carried out a sharp rise in executions of people accused of political and security-related offences since the start of the war, according to figures cited by the UN and Amnesty International. The latest case highlighted is that of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, who was put to death earlier this month after being held on death row in western Iran. A voice note attributed to him, obtained by the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, said he had been tortured into making false confessions and insisted the charges against him were untrue.Abdollahzadeh was arrested in 2022 during the nationwide protests that followed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Three killed in strike on aid kitchen in Gaza
A strike in Gaza has killed three Palestinians after a kitchen serving displaced people was hit, according to the supplied report. The kitchen was providing meals to people displaced by the conflict. Others were injured in the attack, though no further details were given.The incident was reported on 17 May 2026. The account says Israel bombed the kitchen, but it does not provide an independent confirmation of the strike details beyond the supplied row. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said at least 871 people have been killed since the so-called ceasefire began last October.The reported deaths add to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
NATO special forces exercise in Europe takes place amid reduced US support for allies
NATO's biggest special forces exercise in Europe is under way, taking place at a time when the United States is reducing support for allies. The drill is being held in Europe, but the supplied material does not specify the exact host country or location. It is described as the alliance's largest exercise of its kind on the continent.The only confirmed timing is that the exercise was taking place on 17 May 2026. The available row links the event directly to a wider shift in US support for allies, but it does not give further operational details about the scale, participating... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Ukraine drone strike on Russia kills at least four, including three near Moscow
One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia has killed at least four people, local authorities said on Sunday. Three of the dead were reported near Moscow, while a fourth person was killed elsewhere in the attack. The strike also sent debris onto Russia's largest airport, though officials said there was no damage.Local authorities said 12 other people were wounded in the attack. The report said the strikes took place on Sunday and reached the Moscow area, underlining the scale of the drone operation. No further details were given in the supplied material about the exact locations of the other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Four killed in Russia as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Ukraine has launched what is being described as the largest drone attack on Moscow in more than a year, with Russian authorities reporting four deaths. The incident was reported on 17 May 2026 and is centred on the Russian capital. It marks a fresh escalation in the conflict between the two countries, with the immediate impact felt inside Russia.The supporting material says the attack was directed at Moscow and that four people were killed in Russia. It does not provide further detail on the number of drones involved, the exact locations hit, or whether the deaths were in the capital... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Secret Israeli outposts in Iraqi desert reported by regional officials
Regional officials say Israel spent more than a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for operations against Iran. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base, according to the same account. The reported outposts were kept secret for months in the Iraqi desert, but the supplied material does not give their exact locations or operational status.The only confirmed details in the supplied rows are that the preparation period lasted over a year and that the existence of a second base was later acknowledged by Iraqi officials. The report does not say when the sites became active, how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:02 LONDON
Iranian attacks disrupt Qatar's gas exports and economic plans
Iranian attacks have disrupted Qatar's vital gas exports, according to the supplied material, and are also stalling the country's planned shift towards tourism and business-led growth. The incident is described as part of a wider war involving Iran, with immediate effects centred on Qatar's economy. The available information says the impact is severe enough to be described as paralyzing a key export sector.The confirmed detail in the source material is limited but clear: Qatar's gas exports are being affected, and the country's future growth strategy is under pressure. The report links the disruption to Iranian attacks and says the damage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Russia reports three killed in large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region
Russia says a large Ukrainian drone attack overnight killed three people in the Moscow region and injured 12 in the capital, in one of the biggest such barrages reported since the start of the war. Russian officials said drones were intercepted across multiple regions, with the Moscow area among the worst affected. The attack also led to damage at a city oil refinery and reports of drone wreckage at Sheremetyevo Airport.Regional governor Andrei Vorobiev said air defences had been repelling a large-scale UAV attack on the capital region since around 03:00 local time. He said a woman was killed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
GPS jamming reported amid Iran war
Reports from the Iran war say GPS jamming is being used as part of the conflict, with the interference described as affecting navigation and signals. The report frames the practice as a form of electronic warfare that is now part of the operational environment. It says the disruption is being seen in the context of an active and wider conflict, rather than as an isolated technical problem.The report was published on 17 May 2026 and describes GPS jamming as a current feature of the war. It characterises the interference as widespread and operationally significant, although no specific locations, casualty figures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
