Breakfast News Recap: Russia threats escalate as Gaza, Yemen and US security stories dominate briefing
Russia has been accused by US authorities of plotting targeted killings of Ukraine allies in the United States and Europe, while a separate report says five people have been charged over a Russian intelligence network linked to terrorism financing and a murder for hire plot. The Kremlin has also stepped up its rhetoric, with a senior aide threatening Warsaw with destruction if Poland joins military action against Russia. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the United Nations human rights chief warned that rubble clearing in Gaza may be destroying evidence of war crimes and concealing human remains, as scrutiny of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
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Sahel jihadist violence set to hit record levels this year
Islamist extremist violence in Africa's Sahel region is on track to reach historic highs this year, according to new figures compiled by a conflict monitor. The data point to a sharp escalation across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which together form the main centre of jihadist militancy in the region. The figures come as armed groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State continue to expand their reach in parts of the central Sahel.The monitor said incidents of violence involving jihadist groups in the three countries have risen from 63 in 2016 to 2,845 in 2025. So far this year, 2,145... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 07:33 LONDON
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE and closes airspace to Emirati aircraft
Algeria has expanded its rupture with the United Arab Emirates by closing its airspace to Emirati civilian and military aircraft, adding a transport restriction to the diplomatic break announced on Thursday. The Algerian defence ministry said the ban would take effect on Friday, while commercial flights to and from Algiers airport will be allowed to continue until the end of 2026. The move follows Algeria's decision to sever diplomatic relations and order the UAE ambassador to leave within 48 hours.The foreign ministry said the decision came after what it described as repeated warnings and the exhaustion of all avenues to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:34 LONDON
