Breakfast News Recap: Netanyahu walkout, Gaza warnings and Saudi missile alerts dominate UN day
Dozens of delegates walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, turning his speech into a fresh display of diplomatic protest over Gaza and Iran. He attacked critics of Israel and several Western allies, deepening the row around the war. 🔗 🔗Mahmoud Abbas also used his prerecorded address to warn that Israeli policies threaten the very existence of Palestinians, while UNCTAD said Gaza faces the world’s worst economic crisis and would need $71.5 billion to recover. The UN debate was further sharpened by the UK warning Iran against hostile activity on British soil and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 08:39 LONDON
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Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv and Odesa region, killing a child and another person
Russian drone strikes hit the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the southern Odesa region overnight, killing a 14-year-old boy in the city and another person in the region, according to officials. The attacks also injured several people and caused fires in non-residential buildings in two Kyiv districts. The strikes were reported in the early hours of 25 September and affected both a central residential area and logistics-related sites.Police said the boy died after a drone hit a 16-storey residential building in Kyiv's Pechersk district. At least seven other people were injured in the capital, while emergency services said one more person... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 08:29 LONDON
Iran says US must choose whether to end war as Lavrov and Araqchi back diplomacy in New York
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and said there was no alternative to a diplomatic settlement of the crisis. Russia's Foreign Ministry said the two discussed current regional and international issues, with particular emphasis on the situation around Iran. The meeting added a new diplomatic signal to a week already dominated by public exchanges over the war and its possible end.The comments came after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview that it was for the United States to decide... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:31 LONDON
France to send troops and air defences to Saudi Red Sea port of Yanbu
France will send troops, radar systems and air defence equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. He said the deployment is intended to safeguard the site, which he described as key for energy transport, rather than draw France into any conflict. The announcement came during a primetime television interview in which Macron also addressed wider security concerns facing Europe and the Middle East.Macron said the French deployment would include soldiers, radar systems and defence systems. He linked the move to recent pressure on energy routes, saying crude... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:32 LONDON
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EU sanctions Xenia Fedorova over Russian information manipulation activities
Today, the Council decided to adopt restrictive measures against Xenia Fedorova for her role in Russia's continued hybrid activities, and in particular for engaging in foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), thereby undermining democracy and stability in the EU and its member states. Xenia Fedorova is a Russian media figure and former senior executive of Russia Today (RT) France. In her capacity as President and Director of Information of RT France, she participated in the implementation and dissemination of RT France's editorial line, including pro-Russian narratives in the context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Following the suspension of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: UN tensions rise as Ukraine, Gaza and regional conflicts dominate a crowded global day
World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York traded warnings over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran, with the forum becoming a stage for competing claims, threats and diplomatic manoeuvres. The US and Iran resumed backchannel contacts through mediators, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US pressure and accused Washington and Israel of aggression. 🔗 🔗On the Gaza issue, Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address the UN as scrutiny intensifies over Israel's war and occupation, while Mahmoud Abbas delivered a recorded speech after the US denied him a visa. The US backed Board of Peace also unveiled a $2.45... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
Danish intelligence warns Russia could launch limited attack on NATO country within months
Danish intelligence has warned that Russia could carry out a limited military attack against a NATO country in the coming months. The assessment, published on Thursday, said there was a low but growing risk of action against NATO infrastructure supporting Ukraine. It also said Moscow could attempt a limited incursion into a neighbouring country using a small number of troops, potentially operating without insignia.The warning came hours after a fire at a Starlink satellite station in central Poland, which local authorities described as an act of sabotage. Poland's deputy prime minister said the blaze in the Masovian voivodeship had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
NATO says it is ready for Russian hybrid attacks amid rising concern in Europe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said the alliance is ready for Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, as European concern grows over Moscow's tactics. He said NATO has response options in place and urged member states to provide more support for Ukraine. His comments came amid warnings from Danish intelligence that Russia is likely to step up hybrid attacks against Western targets.Rutte said Russia is doing more in the cyber domain and that NATO is prepared to respond. He linked stronger support for Ukraine with sending a signal to Moscow after any hybrid incident or attack. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 16:32 LONDON
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EU sanctions Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova after France expulsion
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, according to a notice published in the bloc's Official Journal. The move follows her expulsion from France in August over allegations that she was spreading pro-Russian narratives. Fedorova is a former senior executive of RT France and has been described by the EU as active in the dissemination of pro-Russian narratives in France and across the bloc in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.The sanctions were published on Thursday, making Fedorova subject to European restrictive measures. France had already barred her from entering the country after a court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:05 LONDON
Russia accused of using North Korean workers in Alabuga drone production
Russia is being accused of recruiting thousands of North Korean workers to assemble drones at the Alabuga special economic zone in Tatarstan, according to a report cited in the supplied material. The site is described as a key hub for producing Russian versions of Iran's Shahed drone, which are used in attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The reporting says the labour scheme is part of a wider effort to sustain Russia's defence production while bypassing sanctions.The material says the UN Security Council's Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team found that between 15,000 and 30,000 North Korean workers were present in Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 13:05 LONDON
Poland says fire at Starlink station was deliberate sabotage
Poland has said a fire at a Starlink satellite station in central Poland was a deliberate act of sabotage. Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the blaze in Masovian Voivodeship was designed to disable the site and disrupt internet access for several institutions, including the Ukrainian army. The station remains operational, but officials say the incident is being treated as intentional.Gawkowski said the fire broke out on Wednesday night in Wola Krobowska, and that an investigation is under way. He told Polish public broadcaster TVP Info that many indications suggest the attack fits a new Russian doctrine of attack, although... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Pakistan strikes Afghanistan as UN diplomacy, regional tensions and security alerts mount
Pakistan said it carried out air strikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan early on Thursday, saying the action was retaliation for drone attacks on a border post, while Afghan officials reported civilian deaths. The strikes sharply escalated already tense cross border relations. 🔗In Pakistan, authorities also blocked major highways into Islamabad and set up container barriers ahead of a planned Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf march demanding the release of Imran Khan, underlining the political pressure facing the government. 🔗At the United Nations in New York, Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez used her General Assembly speech to thank Donald Trump after years of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 12:25 LONDON
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Russian strikes kill eight across Ukraine as air defences respond
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people on Thursday, with fatalities reported in both the Kharkiv region and Kyiv. Ukrainian officials said six people were killed and eight wounded in a strike on a farm in northern Kharkiv region, while two more people died in attacks on the capital. The assault also damaged a maternity hospital area in Kyiv, adding to the day's civilian toll.Ukraine's air force said the attack involved hypersonic and ballistic missiles, 282 drones and other weapons. Officials in Kyiv said one of the people killed in the capital was in the car park of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:59 LONDON
Poland warns residents to prepare evacuation backpacks after Russian helicopter incursion
Poland has urged residents to be ready for emergencies after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter crossed into its airspace from the Kaliningrad region, in an incident that also prompted NATO fighter jets to scramble. The aircraft was reported to have flown over Polish territory for about 42 seconds, with officials saying it came from the heavily militarised exclave near the town of Braniewo. Polish authorities described the episode as a fresh test of air defences and a reminder that civilians should have basic supplies ready in case of disruption.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said he already keeps an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: UN tensions deepen as Russia strikes Kyiv and leaders clash over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran
Russia launched fresh ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv early on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring six, in another attack that damaged buildings across the capital and underlined the continuing pressure on Ukraine as leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York. 🔗Volodymyr Zelenskyy used his UN address to urge sustained economic pressure on Moscow, saying Russia is using fighters from 47 countries in the war, while Ukraine and Russia also intensified their long range drone war over occupied Luhansk far from the front line. 🔗 🔗 🔗The UN General Assembly has become a focal point for the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
Australia faces diesel price spike as US export curbs are considered
Australian diesel prices could rise above $3 a litre if the Trump administration moves ahead with a ban on US diesel exports, according to market reporting on Thursday. The warning comes as fuel costs climb amid disrupted global supply and renewed pressure on international oil markets. Canberra is currently recording the highest diesel price among the capital cities, at 298.7 cents per litre.The same reporting said unleaded petrol in Canberra was priced at 250 cents per litre, while diesel prices in other cities were not far behind. Prices have risen by nearly 40 cents a litre since the start of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
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US invites Putin to G20 in Miami as Russia weighs response
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a December G20 meeting in Miami, Florida, where he could potentially meet President Donald Trump and other world leaders. The Kremlin said it would consider the invitation, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov describing it as a request Russia was grateful to receive. Rubio made the comments after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Rubio said the invitation was intended to create an opportunity for Putin to engage not only with the US president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 01:00 LONDON
FBI investigates breach of jobs portal as ShinyHunters claims employee data theft
The FBI says it is actively investigating a breach affecting its jobs portal after a hacking group claimed to have stolen sensitive personal data linked to thousands of current and former employees. The agency said the point of entry has not yet been determined, including whether the compromise involved a third-party provider or the FBI's own systems. It said it is working closely with outside providers that support the fbijobs.gov portal to reduce any risk.The group, which identified itself as ShinyHunters, said it had obtained data on a large number of FBI staff and was holding the material hostage. According... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
Australia warns China and the US the Indo-Pacific is not their 'chessboard' as Albanese deepens Ukraine support
In a major foreign policy speech in New York, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to say the post-1945 world order is no longer fit for purpose. He will also warn China and the United States that the Indo-Pacific is not a chessboard for global superpowers. The remarks come as he has launched Australia's campaign for a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council.The speech follows Albanese's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where the two leaders signed a decade-long security agreement. Australia also announced an additional $60 million in support for Ukraine, adding to its existing assistance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 22:03 LONDON
Zelenskyy uses UN speech to press for sustained pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to call for sustained economic pressure on Russia and to argue that Moscow's war effort must be constrained. He said the conflict had been driven by Russian President Vladimir Putin and warned that the fighting could intensify in the months ahead. Zelenskyy also said Ukrainians were preparing for a harsh winter.In his remarks, Zelenskyy said Russia had lost 248,000 soldiers over the past eight months in Ukraine and had captured a little more than 1,000 square kilometres of territory this year. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
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US, Denmark and Greenland security deal deepens Arctic shift as Trump claims permanent control
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached a security deal that Washington says gives it permanent control over the island's security, while authority remains with Denmark. The agreement follows months of tension over Greenland's strategic role in the Arctic and repeated threats by US President Donald Trump to seize the island by force if he could not acquire it. The arrangement is being presented as a way to reduce the dispute while formalising a new security framework.According to the supplied material, Greenlanders have protections written into the agreement and NATO will remain involved. The deal is described as trilateral,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
Day News Recap: UN diplomacy intensifies as Iran, Gaza and Xi talks dominate a crowded global agenda
Iran dominated the United Nations General Assembly as President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the world body, defended Tehran and pushed back against accusations over the war fallout, while Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and said he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran. 🔗 🔗Diplomacy continued in parallel, with Iran's foreign minister meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled, and later shuttle talks in New York described as productive and a possible opening. 🔗 🔗The wider UN week also brought warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Security Council debates Ukraine war as UN experts cite over 1,000 sexual violence cases
Today, the Security Council once again debates a path to peace , though any resolution still runs up against the veto of Russia, one of its own permanent members, whose objections have repeatedly stalled any consensus. As world leaders take the floor, the gap between diplomatic process and battlefield reality appears to be stark. Today, the Security Council once again debates a path to peace , though any resolution still runs up against the veto of Russia, one of its own permanent members, whose objections have repeatedly stalled any consensus. As world leaders take the floor, the gap between diplomatic... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 17:03 LONDON
Azerbaijan pardons French national as EU sanctions row widens
Azerbaijan has pardoned French national Martin Ryan and ordered his release from prison, after he was convicted earlier this year on spying charges that he and France denied. The decision was signed by President Ilham Aliyev and came as part of a wider pardon covering 20 people. It follows hours after the European Union agreed to lift sanctions on two Russian billionaires, a move that has drawn criticism from Ukraine.Ryan had been serving a ten-year sentence in Baku, according to the supplied report. The timing has intensified attention on the overlap between detainee cases and sanctions diplomacy, even though the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 16:04 LONDON
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OpenAI to give Ukraine free access to cyber defence tools
OpenAI will provide Ukraine with free access to its Daybreak cyber defence system to help protect civilian infrastructure from cyber-attacks. The company said the tools are intended to support the defence of hospitals, power plants and other essential services. The move comes as Ukraine continues to face sustained cyber pressure alongside the wider war.According to Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team, known as CERT-UA, the country recorded nearly 6,000 cyber attacks in 2025. OpenAI said Daybreak can quickly identify weaknesses in digital systems and help develop fixes, while Ukraine will also receive access to the GPT 5.6 Sol model. George Osborne,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 13:33 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: UN week opens with Iran, Ukraine and AI crises, as UK and Morocco face domestic tests
World leaders gathering at the United Nations in New York are confronting two fast moving crises at once, the fallout from the Iran war and the risks posed by artificial intelligence, with the Security Council due to hear an emergency AI briefing during the week. 🔗Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is due to address the General Assembly on Wednesday in his first speech to the world body, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also speak as Kyiv presses its case for an energy ceasefire and seeks wider support. 🔗 🔗Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan used the opening days of the General... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
EU extends Russia sanctions for 36 months as Fridman and Usmanov are delisted
The European Union has agreed to extend its sanctions regime on Russia for 36 months while removing Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov from the blacklist. The compromise was reached after days of disagreement among member states and came as a deadline approached for renewing the measures linked to Russia's war in Ukraine. Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, said the decision would keep the wider sanctions framework in place until 22 September 2029.Diplomats said Latvia dropped its veto after sustained opposition to the exemptions, allowing the deal to go through. The agreement keeps sanctions on about 3,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 00:59 LONDON
ECHR hears case of 10 Ukrainian children missing after Crimea annexation
The European Court of Human Rights has heard a case concerning 10 Ukrainian children who disappeared after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The children were reportedly taken from childcare institutions and later put up for adoption. Their whereabouts have not been confirmed since then, according to the group that brought the case.The case was lodged by the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, which argues that Russian nationality was imposed on the children after they were taken from institutions in Crimea. The organisation says the children were between one and five years old at the time. It says repeated requests by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 19:32 LONDON
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Russia quietly modernises bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg
Russia is quietly modernising bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg, with procurement records showing tens of millions of roubles being allocated for repairs that have not been publicly announced. The work comes as Ukrainian drone strikes intensify against Russian territory, adding pressure on civil defence systems in the two largest cities. The procurement data points to a broader effort to restore and adapt shelter infrastructure that in many cases dates back decades.State procurement records show 39 million roubles were allocated in early September to restore nine facilities in three districts of Moscow's South-West administrative region. That area is home... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
Russian voters abroad back New People over United Russia by wide margin
Russian citizens voting at embassies and consulates abroad have backed the liberal New People party over United Russia by a wide margin in exit polls conducted during the weekend State Duma elections. The overseas results sharply diverge from the official domestic tally reported inside Russia, where United Russia won nearly 58% of the vote. The polling covered stations in multiple countries and suggests a markedly different political picture among voters outside the country.Two independent exit polls produced similar findings. The Vote Abroad project said it surveyed almost 15,700 voters at 27 polling stations across 22 countries and found New People... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 07:05 LONDON
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Lithuania prepares evacuation plans amid Russia threats and drone incursions
Lithuania's prime minister has said the country has evacuation plans in place as it faces what he described as persistent threats from Russia. Mindaugas Sinkevičius said Lithuanians feel constantly threatened and that the country would not surrender if attacked. He also said Lithuania would fight back and engage in the event of an assault.Speaking in an interview, Sinkevičius said the plans cover a variety of scenarios, including moving elderly people out of cities smoothly and avoiding traffic jams. He said some of the preparations are not being discussed publicly in detail. The prime minister linked the security concern to recent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 02:59 LONDON
Putin's party wins record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary vote
President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary election, according to near-complete official results released after three days of voting. The result gives the ruling party a strengthened grip on the State Duma and comes as the war with Ukraine continues to shape Russian politics. The vote was the first parliamentary election since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the first to include residents of four Ukrainian regions annexed by Moscow later that year.Official figures showed United Russia with more than 58% of the vote, putting it on course to secure more than three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
Russia's ruling party wins record Duma majority as war veterans enter parliament
United Russia says 49 veterans of the war against Ukraine have won seats in Russia's new State Duma, as the ruling party secured a record 355 of the 450 seats in the lower house. The figures were released after the first parliamentary election held since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The result leaves the legislature even more closely aligned with the Kremlin than before.The party's general secretary, Vladimir Yakushev, initially said 86 participants in what Moscow calls its "special military operation" would be elected, before later correcting the number to 49. United Russia's tally gives it a larger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
Russia election results show United Russia set to keep control amid wartime pressure
Preliminary results from Russia's parliamentary election suggest that United Russia, the party backed by President Vladimir Putin, will keep its grip on the State Duma. The outcome was described as unsurprising by a BBC Russia editor following the vote from Moscow. The election took place as Russia continued its war against Ukraine and faced economic hardship at home.The supplied report says the anti-war Yabloko party was removed from the ballot before polling day, although some of its candidates remained in a number of constituencies. That left the ruling party facing a field with limited opposition, reinforcing expectations that it would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:05 LONDON
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Putin wins landslide in Russian parliamentary election amid renewed Nato concerns
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a landslide in Russia's parliamentary election, according to results reported with almost all ballots counted. The outcome has intensified concerns among critics that the vote was tightly controlled and could be used to justify a harder line on Ukraine and Nato. The election result comes as countries bordering war-torn Ukraine remain on alert after repeated incidents near the Nato frontier.United Russia won almost 58% of the vote, a much stronger showing than five years ago, and secured an overwhelming majority in the State Duma. The Communist Party came second with about 14%, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 11:36 LONDON
European intelligence warns Russia may test NATO territory within months
European intelligence officials are reported to be warning that Russia could mount an attack on NATO territory within months, according to comments carried in the press. The warning is framed as a possible future move rather than a confirmed assault, but it has sharpened concern over the security of the alliance's eastern flank. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has also said the reported aim would be to test whether NATO's Article 5 commitment is more theoretical than practical.The reports say one intelligence source described the timeframe as "months not years", suggesting the concern is being treated as immediate rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
North Korea may send another wave of troops to fight for Russia, report says
North Korea may be preparing to send a new wave of troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, according to a report published on Sunday. The report says the possible deployment would mark a renewed and larger role for North Korean forces after earlier involvement in fighting linked to Russia's Kursk region. It also says the issue has returned to the centre of debate after comments from Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky.Zelensky said in August that up to 50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed to Russia, revising an earlier estimate of 30,000. The report says this would be a significant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 09:30 LONDON
US-Greenland deal reaffirms Danish sovereignty as signing nears at UN General Assembly
French President Emmanuel Macron has said a security deal between the United States, Denmark and Greenland helps to reaffirm Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory. Speaking while visiting the French overseas territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, he said international law and Danish sovereignty were being respected, describing that as a positive outcome. His comments came after Denmark and Greenland welcomed the binding agreement and said they would sign it on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week.The agreement was announced by US President Donald Trump and is described by Danish officials as binding.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 04:30 LONDON
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Inside Putin's world of bunkers, body doubles and growing paranoia
As Russians go to the polls this weekend, a new account has described the private world surrounding Vladimir Putin, focusing on his security, his habits and the sense of secrecy that shapes his movements. The report centres on Valdai, a wooded area between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, where the president is said to have a holiday home across the water from the town. It also points to claims of a wider network of bunkers, a special train and body doubles, all presented as part of the security culture around him.The article says the area around Valdai is home to about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport amid hybrid-war tensions
Germany has directly blamed Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport, escalating tensions between Berlin and Moscow over what German officials describe as hybrid warfare in Europe. The incident is being linked by German authorities to a broader pattern of pressure tactics that combine military and non-military methods without open conflict. The airport, which has been involved in logistics support for Kyiv, has now become part of a wider security dispute stretching beyond Ukraine.German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the sending of a drone carrying explosives followed a "well-established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe". The row comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 18:59 LONDON
Russia reports powerful cyberattacks on Moscow voting system as parliamentary vote continues
Russian authorities said Moscow's electronic voting system came under a powerful cyberattack overnight as the country's parliamentary election entered its second day. Ella Pamfilova, who heads the Russian Central Election Commission, said the attack was continuing through the morning and described it as large-scale and intense. She said the system was still operating normally, but gave no details on the nature of the intrusion or who might be behind it.The reported attack comes during a tightly controlled three-day vote for all 450 seats in the State Duma, which is due to run until Sunday evening. Officials have also reported pressure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
United States approves $2.68 billion air-defence sale to Ukraine
The United States has approved a proposed $2.68 billion sale of air-defence equipment to Ukraine, according to the State Department. The package is intended to help Kyiv respond to continuing Russian attacks and includes missiles, launchers, radar systems and anti-drone equipment. The sale still needs to be reviewed by Congress before it can proceed.The approval was announced on Friday, 18 September, and comes as Ukraine has repeatedly sought more support for its air-defence network. The State Department said Ukraine requested a range of equipment, including several types of missiles, launchers, anti-drone radar systems and trailers. The value of the package... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Trump signs Russia sanctions package into law as pressure on energy revenues intensifies
US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions package into law targeting Russian officials, banks and a shadow tanker fleet used to move energy exports. The measure is intended to increase pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine and to reduce the revenues that support Russia's military effort. It was signed on Friday, according to the supplied material, after clearing Congress with large bipartisan majorities.The legislation had been in development for more than a year and was described as a legacy effort linked to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who co-led the push with Senator Richard Blumenthal. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Russian glide bomb hits apartment block in Sumy, killing 2
A Russian glide bomb has struck an apartment building in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing two people and injuring seven, according to Ukrainian officials. Emergency crews were still working at the scene after the attack, and officials said there were concerns that more people could be trapped under the rubble. The strike hit a residential block in a city close to the Russian border, where attacks have remained frequent during the war.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as an "absolutely inhuman strike" in a message on Telegram. He said the bomb made a direct hit between the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
Russia designates Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a foreign agent
Russia's Ministry of Justice has designated filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev a foreign agent, according to state media cited in the supplied material. The move comes after the director criticised Moscow's war in Ukraine and spoke at the Cannes Film Festival, where he won the 2026 Grand Prix for his film Minotaur. The designation places one of Russia's best-known contemporary directors in a legal category that carries restrictions and reporting obligations.The ministry said Zvyagintsev had spread false information about decisions taken by Russian authorities and the policies they pursue. It also accused him of interacting with foreign agents and said he lives... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
Russian drones threaten Kyiv-bound officials as border incidents spread near Poland and Moldova
Russian drone activity near Ukraine's western border has intensified concerns for officials travelling to and from Kyiv, after fresh incidents were reported close to Poland and Moldova. The latest developments include a drone strike on a train locomotive near the Polish border, damage to vehicles at a petrol station nearby, and a separate drone entering Moldovan airspace. Together, the incidents underline how the war is spilling beyond the front line and into routes used by diplomats and other international visitors.According to the supplied reports, the train locomotive was hit on 13 September about 5 kilometres from the Polish border, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Russia votes for a second day in tightly controlled State Duma election amid war and political crackdown
Voting is continuing in Russia's three-day election for the State Duma and regional offices, with the ballot expected to reinforce President Vladimir Putin's political control. The vote runs from 18 to 20 September and comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year. Only parties that back Putin and the war are on the ballot, while Yabloko, the country's only publicly anti-war party still operating inside Russia, has been barred.The election will fill all 450 seats in the State Duma, along with governorships in 11 federal regions and seats in regional legislatures across 39 federal subjects. Voters are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 13:01 LONDON
Russia begins three-day Duma election amid war in Ukraine
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election to fill all 450 seats in the State Duma, with voting opening first in eastern regions before spreading across the country. About 111 million people are eligible to take part, according to the supplied report, and polling is also taking place in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. The vote is being held in a tightly controlled political environment as the war in Ukraine continues to shape domestic politics.Polling stations opened first in Kamchatka, Chukotka, Magadan and other eastern regions, where local officials urged residents to turn out. The Kremlin is closely watching participation, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Kremlin intensifies pre-election crackdown ahead of Duma vote, report says
The Kremlin has intensified a pre-election crackdown ahead of Russia's Duma elections, according to a report published on 18 September. The account says the campaign of pressure was aimed at reducing the risk of a protest vote and preventing any visible display of public dissatisfaction at the ballot box. It describes the effort as a form of "ballot sterilisation" designed to produce an election result that signals unity behind President Vladimir Putin and the governing United Russia party.The report says candidates from so-called managed opposition parties, including the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, have been arrested or barred from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:38 LONDON
Russia transfers Nestle and three French firms' Russian operations to LEV Management
Russian authorities have transferred the Russian operations of Swiss food group Nestle and three French companies to a firm called LEV Management, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin. The move affects the Russian businesses of Auchan, the former Leroy Merlin chain now known as Lemana Pro, and logistics group FM Logistic. It is the latest state action against Western firms that remained in Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The decree was issued late on Thursday, and the transfer covers the residual businesses and assets of the companies named in the order. The supporting material says Moscow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:33 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
