Russian warship carries out live-fire exercise off Plymouth coast as UK calls move irresponsible
A Russian frigate has carried out a live-fire weapons exercise in international waters off southern England, prompting a fresh response from the UK government. The vessel was reported to be about 40 miles, or 74 kilometres, south of Plymouth when it conducted the drill on Monday local time. British officials said the ship was identified as Neustrashimy and that it was shadowed throughout by the Royal Navy.According to the supplied report, the frigate informed HMS Tyne before firing and asked the patrol vessel to move to a safer position. The exercise then lasted for 30 minutes, with the Royal Navy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 16:31 LONDON
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ASEAN voices serious concern over Iran war spillover and energy shortages
Southeast Asian foreign ministers have voiced serious concern over the impact of the Iran war on energy supplies, as they met in Manila on Tuesday. The talks come amid disruption to key maritime routes, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has added pressure to oil imports across the region. ASEAN members are also discussing an oil-sharing mechanism as they seek to limit the effects of the crisis.In a statement, the ministers said they were deeply concerned that the developments were undermining efforts by key mediators and reducing the prospects for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
Four drone strikes in four days hit tankers carrying Kazakhstan oil at Black Sea terminal
Four tankers linked to Kazakhstan's crude exports were struck by drones over four days while loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium marine terminal in the Black Sea. The incidents affected civilian vessels at a key export point used to move Kazakh oil to international markets. Kazakhstan said the attacks threatened both its economic interests and wider global energy security.The foreign and energy ministries in Kazakhstan condemned the strikes and called for them to stop. In a statement, the foreign ministry said the attacks were an unacceptable infringement on Kazakhstan's economic interests and a deliberate attempt to destabilise lawful international trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes leave Russian-held Crimea facing power, water and fuel shortages
Residents in Russian-held Crimea are reporting severe disruption after sustained Ukrainian drone and missile strikes across the peninsula and the transport links connecting it to Russia. People in Yevpatoria and other parts of the Black Sea peninsula say electricity, running water and fuel have all become unreliable, with some areas cut off for much of the day. The disruption has deepened through the spring and summer, according to accounts from residents and local reporting.The campaign is described as Kyiv's largest sustained air effort against Crimea so far this year. Kremlin-installed authorities last month declared a state of emergency and temporarily... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Lebanon dominate a day of conflict, protests and flooding
Iran and the United States moved deeper into direct confrontation, with the IRGC claiming it struck Amazon data infrastructure in Bahrain, while US Central Command said it carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets and Iran reported missile and drone retaliation, tanker fires in the Strait of Hormuz and a wider escalation at sea and on land. đź”— đź”—In the Middle East, Lebanon said its army had begun deploying to a pilot zone in the south after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US brokered arrangement, a step that could shape the next phase of the border calm.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 12:27 LONDON
UN reports sharp rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war as strikes intensify
The United Nations says civilian casualties in the war between Russia and Ukraine rose sharply in the first half of 2026, as both sides intensified air strikes on infrastructure and cities. The UN said it documented 1,396 civilians killed and 7,978 injured between January and June, a 37% increase compared with the same period in 2025. The figures point to a worsening toll on civilians as the conflict enters its fifth year.Danielle Bell, head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, said the increase reflected the scale of recent attacks and the broader escalation in long-range strikes. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 11:32 LONDON
Drone strike sparks major fire at shopping centre in Sumy
A large fire broke out at a home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, after a Russian drone strike on 21 July. Video from the scene showed flames spreading across the site as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. Emergency crews battled the fire for hours, while thick smoke rose above the building.Local media reported that rescue operations were complicated by the threat of further drone attacks in the area. The strike hit a commercial site rather than a military target, according to the supplied material, and the fire spread across the shopping centre complex. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as trade, shipping and diplomacy tensions mount
The biggest escalation came in the US Iran confrontation, with Donald Trump saying Iran will pay after multiple American service members were killed, while Tehran said it had targeted US radar and air defence sites in Kuwait and Bahrain as the Gulf standoff widened. 🔗 🔗That conflict is already feeding through to energy markets, with average petrol prices in the United States rising to $4.00 a gallon for a second straight week as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil higher and traffic through the waterway thinned. 🔗Maritime security across the wider region also deteriorated, as Yemen's Houthis объявed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 08:40 LONDON
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Trump says Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States amid New York detention debate
Trump has rejected the idea that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested in the United States, after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration was still considering whether such a move would be legal. The dispute centres on whether New York authorities could act on an International Criminal Court warrant if Netanyahu travels to the city for the United Nations General Assembly in September. It has brought together questions of local authority, federal power and international law.Trump said on Monday that Netanyahu "will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form" while in the US. His... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 22:37 LONDON
Ukraine: Russian attacks kill two children and damage three aid warehouses
Russian attacks and drone strikes across Ukraine over recent days killed at least two children and injured dozens more, UN agencies reported on Monday. The source says the violence also severely damaged three critical aid warehouses. No locations are given for the attacks or the warehouses, and the report does not name any victims beyond the two children mentioned. The source also does not provide details on the type of aid stored at the damaged sites, only that the facilities were described as critical. The reporting frame is limited to recent days and the UN agencies' Monday account. No perpetrators... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
US-Iran conflict escalates as Trump vows Iran will pay for killing soldiers
US President Donald Trump has said Iran will "pay" after multiple American service members were killed in the widening conflict between the United States and Iran. His warning came as the US launched its ninth night of air strikes on Iran, according to the supplied report, marking another step in the exchange of attacks. The latest developments also included Iranian retaliation against US allies in Kuwait and Bahrain, signalling that the confrontation is spreading across the region.The report says Trump issued the threat on social media on Monday and said the directive had been passed to Secretary of War Pete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine widens drone war as US Iran strikes fuel oil shock and regional tensions rise
Ukraine launched more than 400 drones toward Moscow overnight, in one of the largest reported attacks on the Russian capital since the start of the war, as the conflict widened beyond the Black Sea and into the Russian heartland. đź”—The United States completed a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran said the Darkhovin nuclear plant under construction in the southwest had been hit, raising the risk of a broader confrontation. đź”—That escalation in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and deepened concern over global fuel supplies after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ground to a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Jul 2026 12:20 LONDON
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Syria reshuffles security and intelligence leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syria has overhauled its security and intelligence leadership in a move presented by the government as part of efforts to strengthen national security and support reconstruction. President Ahmed al-Sharaa expanded the authority of Interior Minister Anas Khattab, who was also named head of the National Security Bureau. The changes were announced on Sunday and affect several of the country's main security bodies.According to the state news agency, Hussein al-Salamah was appointed deputy head of the National Security Bureau, while Mulham al-Shantout became assistant interior minister for security affairs. Abdul Qader Tahan was named head of the General Intelligence Service. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran conflict widens as US strikes, regional attacks and Gaza tensions escalate
The biggest escalation came in the confrontation with Iran, after the United States said it had carried out new strikes following the deaths of two American soldiers, while Israeli officials reported missiles launched from Iran towards Jordan's Aqaba and Washington warned of a credible threat. đź”— đź”—The pressure on Iran also intensified at sea, with the US reinforcing a naval blockade on the country's southern ports as tensions rose around the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's supreme leader warning the United States it would face "unforgettable lessons" if attacks continued. đź”— đź”—The regional spillover widened further as Kuwait and Bahrain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Jul 2026 18:23 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit by major Russian missile strike as Gaza, Mali and New York tensions deepen
Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv overnight into Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring at least 16, as air defences were activated across the capital and the casualty toll continued to rise. đź”—In Mali, more than 50 soldiers were killed in an attack near the northern strategic town of Anefis, in one of the deadliest assaults on the army in recent months, according to local and military sources. đź”—In the Middle East, Israeli officials are moving ahead with plans for new military linked outposts and settlements in northern Gaza, despite growing concern that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Jul 2026 12:19 LONDON
New York mayor weighs arresting Netanyahu if he visits for UN General Assembly
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said discussions are still under way inside his administration over whether police could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he arrives in the United States. Mamdani said the issue is being examined with the city Law Department, but he said he is not sure he has the legal authority to order the New York Police Department to detain a foreign leader. The comments come as Netanyahu is expected to travel to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September.Mamdani repeated his view that Netanyahu should be sent to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit by Russian missiles as US and Iran trade fresh strikes
Russian missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region early on 19 July, killing at least one person and wounding 13 others, with fires breaking out across the capital and damage reported in several districts. đź”—The wider Middle East conflict escalated further as the United States launched another round of air strikes against Iran, extending its campaign to an eighth consecutive day, while separate reports said fresh US strikes were ordered at President Donald Trump's direction. đź”— đź”—Tensions around the Gulf also deepened after the US reinforced a naval blockade on Iran's southern ports as pressure mounted around the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Jul 2026 08:34 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow-region logistics sites kill at least 8, evacuate maternity hospital
Russian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes have killed at least eight people and wounded dozens after attacks hit logistics sites in the Moscow region and sparked a fire at an oil depot in Noginsk. The latest reports say a Wildberries depot in Elektrostal was struck, while a nearby maternity hospital was evacuated for safety. Regional authorities said emergency crews were still working at the affected locations as the scale of damage became clearer.In Elektrostal, governor Andrei Vorobyov said one person was killed and 37 others were injured after a drone fell on the warehouse. He also said a fire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
Ireland weighs Aughinish Alumina report as EU sanctions option remains open
Ireland is preparing to publish a report on the Russian-controlled Aughinish Alumina plant, with the findings expected to feed into a wider European Union discussion on possible sanctions. The site, on the Shannon estuary in County Limerick, has become the focus of a political and economic dilemma because of its links to Russia and its importance to the local labour market. The government is also weighing whether it would object if the European Commission moved to restrict alumina exports to Russia.About 1,900 direct and indirect jobs are tied to the plant, which refines bauxite into alumina before it is shipped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 07:33 LONDON
Ukraine's strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure deepen petrol shortages
Ukraine's long-range drone campaign against Russian fuel infrastructure has intensified since May, contributing to petrol shortages across parts of Russia and in occupied Crimea. According to the supplied analysis, the strikes have hit refineries, fuel depots and oil tankers in the Black Sea, forcing some sites to pause production. The result has been an unusual move for one of the world's largest oil producers: Russia has begun importing consumer petrol, mostly from India, to help cover shortfalls.The analysis says there were reports in June of at least six strikes on oil refineries and seven on fuel depots in Russia. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Russia clamps down on anti-war opponents as blogger is detained and Boris Nadezhdin is barred from collecting signatures
Russian authorities have moved against two prominent critics in a fresh sign of pressure on domestic opposition figures. Blogger Ilya Remeslo has been remanded in custody for two months on suspicion of spreading false information about the military. Separately, politician Boris Nadezhdin has been convicted of displaying extremist symbols, a ruling that prevents him from collecting signatures for September parliamentary elections.The two cases were reported on Friday and appear to be part of a wider tightening of restrictions on dissent in Russia. Remeslo, who had previously been a strong supporter of Vladimir Putin, changed his position last March and called... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Germany deepens energy and strategic ties with Algeria during Tebboune visit
Germany has used a high-profile visit by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to signal a broader push to strengthen energy and economic ties with Algiers. Tebboune was welcomed with military honours at Villa Borsig in Berlin, where German and Algerian officials held talks alongside a bilateral economic forum. The visit centred on energy security, industrial cooperation and supply-chain diversification, with both sides presenting the relationship as more than a narrow gas partnership.Officials said 30 agreements were signed between German and Algerian companies at the forum in Berlin. The deals covered hydrocarbons, renewables, energy transition, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and advanced technology, while Chancellor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 20:05 LONDON
Germany to join French nuclear exercise this year as Merz signals new deterrence doctrine
Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise before the end of this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, in a further step toward closer deterrence cooperation with France. He said German conventional forces would participate in the drill for the first time and suggested the move could be the beginning of a new doctrine, although he stressed it was too early to draw firm conclusions. The announcement came during a media conference with French President Emmanuel Macron near Cologne.Merz said the Franco-German initiative was not intended to replace NATO's nuclear umbrella and described it as complementary to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Trump renews China election-interference claims as declassified files are reviewed
President Donald Trump has renewed his claims that China interfered in the 2020 US election, using a White House speech to argue that declassified intelligence files show serious vulnerabilities in the country's voting systems. The address, delivered in the East Room, lasted 26 minutes and centred on allegations that Beijing had carried out what he described as a major compromise of election data. The White House later published four sets of election integrity documents, which have since been reviewed in part by BBC Verify.The newly released material does not appear to contain the kind of evidence that would prove election... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 19:30 LONDON
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Kim Jong Un hosts top Chinese official in Pyongyang as ties deepen
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met Wang Huning, one of China's top political figures, in Pyongyang and pledged to deepen ties with Beijing. The talks were reported by North Korea's state media and took place during a visit by a Chinese delegation led by Wang, a member of the Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee. The meeting is the latest in a series of high-level exchanges between the two neighbours following Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea in June.Both sides said they would work to implement the agreement reached during Xi's visit last month, which was the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 17:06 LONDON
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels as deaths rise in Mykolaiv, Kherson and Odesa
Russian drone attacks hit port infrastructure in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv on Friday, damaging three foreign-registered vessels, according to local prosecutors. Officials said two Ukrainians were killed aboard one of the ships, while separate attacks in Kherson and Odesa also left people dead. The strikes came as Ukraine reported a fresh wave of maritime attacks in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.Local officials said a Russian drone attack in Kherson killed a woman and injured six other people, while an attack in Odesa killed a man. Serhii Lysak, head of the Odesa City Military Administration, said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 17:03 LONDON
UK fuel prices rise again as Iran war tensions return
UK petrol and diesel prices are rising again after peace talks aimed at ending the US-Israel war with Iran collapsed. The move comes as Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, has climbed back to around $87 a barrel after falling sharply in early July. Motoring groups say the latest increase is likely to feed through to forecourts over the coming days and weeks.The latest data cited by the RAC show petrol averaging 152.54p a litre and diesel 167p a litre, both up from their early-July lows. The RAC's head of policy, Simon Williams, said the increases are likely to keep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Dismissal of Ukraine's defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy
Ukraine's abrupt dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered demonstrations in Kyiv and drawn concern from senior European officials. The move comes at a time when the government appeared to be making gains in several areas of the war with Russia. It has also revived questions about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership style and his handling of military reform.Fedorov, who is 35, was appointed in January and had been widely associated with a more technology-driven approach to the war effort. He had pushed changes to military procurement, including competitive tendering, and sought to address corruption, manpower shortages and training problems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 15:07 LONDON
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Ukraine says it destroyed Tu-95 bomber at Russia's Engels air base
Ukraine says it has destroyed a strategic Tu-95 bomber at Russia's Engels air base, in a long-range strike that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said hit an aircraft previously used for missile attacks on Ukraine. The base is about 800 km from the Ukrainian border, according to the supplied report. Ukraine also said it struck facilities belonging to Russia's oil industry in the same operation.Zelenskyy said on social media that the military plane had been used by Russia for missile strikes on Ukraine. He said Ukrainian forces were acting "justly and proactively" and added that they were increasing the price Russia pays... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Ukraine's Zelenskyy faces backlash after sacking defence minister sparks rallies
Rallies in support of sacked Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have emerged in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed him from the post. The dismissal has quickly become a political problem for the president, with analysts saying it comes at a time when his ratings are falling. The episode has also drawn attention to tensions inside Ukraine's wartime leadership over military reform and command structure.Fedorov was appointed in January and served for seven months before being removed on Wednesday. According to the reporting, he had no military background or battlefield experience, but had built a reputation as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
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At least 13 killed in strikes across Ukraine as attacks hit Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and other regions
Russian and Ukrainian strikes on civilian areas across several parts of Ukraine killed at least 13 people yesterday, according to local officials. The attacks were reported in Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, near Kharkiv, near Kupiansk and in Donetsk region. Officials said the strikes also damaged homes and other civilian infrastructure, including a religious institution and a pre-school.In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian guided bomb attack killed three people and wounded 15, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said. In Odesa, Russian missiles hit the Black Sea port city and killed two people, with Deputy Mayor Oleksandr Filatov confirming the fatalities at the scene. Other officials said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
EU commissioner urges member states to cut visas for Russian citizens
The European Union's internal affairs commissioner has urged member states to reduce the number of visas issued to Russian citizens, saying current levels are incompatible with support for Ukraine. Magnus Brunner made the remarks during an informal meeting of EU justice and home affairs ministers in Dublin on Thursday. He said the bloc needed to do more to bring down visa numbers, which he described as still too high.Brunner said member states were being asked to reduce the number of visas they issue to Russian citizens. He noted that the figure was down from around four million visas a year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
Kyiv protests erupt after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister in reshuffle
Hundreds of people gathered in central Kyiv on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed defence minister Fedorov as part of a wider government reshuffle. Protesters marched through the streets carrying banners reading "The army is the priority" and chanting "Shame". The demonstration came as parliament also accepted Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation and approved Serhii Koretskyi, the former head of energy firm Naftogaz, as her successor.The dismissal has added a public dimension to a political reset that was already under way in Kyiv. Fedorov, who had been in the post for six months, was seen by supporters as a moderniser... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 15:05 LONDON
Poland charges teenager over alleged sabotage for Russian intelligence
Polish prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old Ukrainian man with carrying out 47 alleged sabotage acts on behalf of Russian intelligence, in a case they say was designed to inflame tensions between Poland and Ukraine. The suspect, identified as Illia K under Polish privacy rules, was arrested in August 2025 after a series of incidents that prosecutors say took place between November 2024 and the time of his detention. Officials say the alleged actions included vandalism at memorials and preparations for a drone-related plot targeting the Polish president's vehicle.The Internal Security Agency said the purpose of the alleged sabotage was to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 15:03 LONDON
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Protests spread across Ukrainian cities after Zelensky dismisses defence minister
Protests have broken out in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. In central Kyiv on Thursday morning, a crowd that was mostly young gathered with signs reading "Hands off Fedorov" and "Stop sabotaging victory!" while chanting "Shame!". The demonstrations reflect a rare public display of anger over a wartime personnel decision at the top of government.The dismissal has triggered significant concern among commentators, the military and parts of civil society. Fedorov said he had suggested to Zelensky that Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov should be replaced.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Protests spread across Ukraine as parliament prepares to vote on wartime government
Hundreds of people have protested in central Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, with demonstrations also reported in Lviv, Odesa and Dnipro. Crowds gathered near the Ivan Franko National Theatre, close to the presidential office, and called on Zelenskyy to reverse the decision. The protests came as Ukraine's parliament prepared to vote on a new wartime government later on Thursday.Local reports said demonstrators in Kyiv chanted "Shame!" and carried placards reading "The Russians are celebrating". The dismissal is part of a wider government overhaul that also saw Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko leave office. Lawmakers were expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
Kyiv hit again as Russian missile strike kills at least two
Russian ballistic missiles struck multiple areas of Kyiv overnight into Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring five others, including a child, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. The attack hit the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts of the capital and triggered large fires at a warehouse and an administrative building. Emergency crews were still working at the scene as firefighters battled the blaze and search teams checked damaged structures for survivors.Officials said falling debris also damaged nearby properties, adding to the disruption across the affected districts. The strike came just hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv, with drone attacks reported in Kharkiv
Explosions were reported in Kyiv shortly after midnight local time after Ukraine's air force warned of several incoming ballistic missiles. An AFP journalist described bright flashes over the capital followed by a series of detonations. At the same time, Kharkiv, the main city in northeast Ukraine, was reported to have been hit by combat drones.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a warehouse was hit and that missile debris fell on non-residential buildings. The reports did not immediately give details of casualties or the full extent of the damage. The strikes came a few hours after European Commission President Ursula von der... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 01:30 LONDON
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Irish central bank defends handling of Israeli war bonds before parliamentary committee
The Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland has defended the institution's handling of controversial Israeli war bonds, telling a parliamentary committee that it acted lawfully. Gabriel Makhlouf said the bank could not have prevented the bonds from being issued last year and could not stop them being issued again this year. He made the comments while appearing before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance in Dublin.Mr Makhlouf said he understood the importance of the Israeli Bond Programme to the Irish public, but rejected claims that the central bank had grounds to block the approval process. He said there were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Russia accused of planting disguised explosive devices in Kherson streets
Human rights campaigners say Russian forces have been dropping booby-trapped objects disguised as everyday items on the streets of Kherson in southern Ukraine. The devices were reportedly found in recent days and were described as looking like wet wipes, tissue boxes and power banks. Campaigners say the tactic is intended to injure civilians who pick up the items or step on them.The allegations centre on Kherson, a city that has remained on the front line since the war began. According to the supplied material, the explosive devices were discovered on sidewalks and in parks, and some were said to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
EU extends Ukrainians' right to stay until 2028, with new draft rule for arrivals
EU member states have agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war until March 2028. The decision means people who already hold the status will be able to continue living, working and receiving benefits across the bloc for longer. The move comes as the war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year and the displacement crisis remains one of the largest in Europe.Ambassadors from the 27 member states approved the extension on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. The current protection regime was first activated after Russia's 2022 invasion, giving Ukrainians a fast-track legal basis to remain in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
IMF warns oil buffers are running low after Hormuz disruption
The International Monetary Fund has warned that depleted oil reserves have left the global economy more exposed after the latest disruption to the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes as oil prices have risen by more than 10% following the most recent closure of the waterway. The IMF said the world was spared a more severe shock because of large reserves, but that those buffers are now running low.In a note cited in the supplied material, the fund said lower oil consumption in Asia and higher production outside the Gulf helped absorb part of the price shock. It said global... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
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Ireland investigates Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina over possible military supply links
Ireland's Department of Enterprise is investigating whether Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina is making products that end up in Russian military equipment. The refinery, based in west Limerick, is at the centre of concern because of its role in the local economy and the possible implications of any sanctions or other measures that could follow. The case has prompted uncertainty in the area as residents and businesses weigh the risk of disruption against the wider political context.According to the information provided, the refinery has around 1,000 workers in its supply chain and about 900 more in the wider economy. That scale helps... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
US Senate revises Russia sanctions bill to soften tariffs on India and China
US senators have introduced a revised Russia sanctions bill that would ease proposed tariff measures aimed at major buyers of Russian oil and gas, while keeping broader pressure on Moscow. The legislation was first tabled in April 2025 and has now been updated as lawmakers seek to move it forward with bipartisan backing. It comes as the United States continues to weigh how to punish Russia over its energy revenues without sharply widening the economic impact on other countries.Under the revised proposal, the maximum tariff on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and natural gas would be cut to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
Japan accelerates defence buildup as JS Nagara is handed over amid China-related tensions
Japan has increased its defence spending to a record high as it steps up a broader security overhaul shaped by concerns about China, North Korea and Russia. The latest development came with the official handover of the newly built warship JS Nagara to Japan's self-defence force. During a speech on the vessel, parliamentary secretary to the defence minister Yoshida Shinji said the move was needed to safeguard the country's territory.Mr Yoshida said the security environment around Japan was now the most severe and complex it had been since the end of the war. He said the JS Nagara would help... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
US-Russian Soyuz mission launches to ISS from Baikonur
A joint US-Russian space mission has launched from Kazakhstan and is now in orbit on its way to the International Space Station. The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft lifted off from the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome on Tuesday morning, carrying Russian astronauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina and NASA astronaut Anil Menon. The crew is scheduled to dock at the ISS later, where they are expected to stay for eight months.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman attended the launch, making what was described as a rare visit to Baikonur and the first by a NASA chief in eight years. Before liftoff, he met Dmitry Bakanov,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 19:30 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 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
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Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
