Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killings in Gaza in podcast remarks
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has been reported saying that Israeli forces should kill 30 to 40 people in Gaza every night. The comments surfaced in a podcast episode that was shared widely on Sunday and have drawn attention because they were made by a senior member of Israel's security cabinet. Ben-Gvir also said some people in Gaza were "not worthy of life".According to the supporting material, Ben-Gvir made the remarks to Rom Braslavski, a former Israeli captive held in Gaza during the war that followed the Hamas-led attacks in October 2023. In the exchange, he argued for targeted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 01:34 LONDON
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Trump orders major reduction in US-South Korea military drills as exercises begin
Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, sharpening an announcement that could affect a central part of the allies' security cooperation. He linked the move to his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, and said the drills were costly and sent a signal that was "totally inappropriate and hostile". The comments came as the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises were due to begin on Monday.The latest remarks add clearer direction to an earlier statement that the United States would scale back the drills, but Trump did not say... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 01:31 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country history as deaths rise
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now become the deadliest in the country's history, according to government data released on Sunday. Officials said the death toll has reached 2,325, overtaking the 2,299 deaths recorded in the 2018-2020 outbreak. Confirmed cases have also risen to 4,945, including 101 new infections detected in the previous 24 hours.The latest figures mean the outbreak has now surpassed the country's previous worst Ebola toll and remains the largest in Congo's history by case count. The outbreak was formally announced on 15 May and is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 01:29 LONDON
Belgium wildfire in High Fens grows to 3,000 hectares as evacuations continue near German border
The wildfire burning in Belgium's High Fens park has grown to about 3,000 hectares and remains not under control, according to officials. The blaze has been burning for two days in a hard-to-reach peatland and pine forest reserve near the German border. It has prompted partial evacuations in Belgian villages and in the German town of Monschau, where two streets were cleared because of fire and smoke.Area firefighting chief Luc Burette said there was a risk the fire could spill across the border if it could not be contained. On the Belgian side, Gregory Melotte, one of several hundred firefighters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 00:02 LONDON
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US admiral visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid reported crew mental health and supply concerns
A senior US military commander has visited the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of mental health and supply problems aboard the aircraft carrier. Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command, described the crew as "awe-inspiring" during the visit. The ship has reportedly been at sea for more than 250 days without a port call, making the deployment unusually long.Cooper said in a statement shared on social media that the Lincoln has among the lowest number of mental health-related cases of the US Navy's 11 active aircraft carriers. He added that long periods at sea are "uniquely challenging and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine report fresh deaths as Moscow region drone attack intensifies
Russian officials said a large overnight drone assault hit the Moscow region and other parts of the country, with fires reported at Wildberries warehouses in Podolsk and deaths confirmed in several regions. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said about 600 drones were detected heading toward the capital, while the Russian defence ministry said it destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones overnight. Local officials also said an 83-year-old man was killed when a drone struck a private home in the Moscow region.Andrey Vorobyov, the governor of the Moscow region, confirmed that the attack sparked a blaze at a Wildberries warehouse in Podolsk. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Two dead as wildfire on Greek island near Athens triggers sea evacuations
Two people have died after two fires broke out almost simultaneously on the Greek island of Salamina, near Athens, prompting an evacuation by sea and a large emergency response. The blazes began within minutes of each other on Sunday and spread quickly in strong winds, according to officials on the island. Firefighters were working to stop the flames from joining into one larger wildfire.The first fire was reported at 14:40 local time, or 12:40 GMT, and the island was under high wildfire risk at the time. Nearly 200 firefighters were deployed to the area, along with 50 fire engines and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Hurricane Lala weakens but flooding and outages persist in Hawaii
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing south of Hawaii, but dangerous flooding, strong winds and power outages continued to affect the islands on Sunday. The Big Island remained the main focus of concern as pounding surf, heavy rain and gusty squalls continued to lash coastal and inland areas. Tropical storm warnings also stayed in place for several other islands as the system moved west.Governor Josh Green said more than 60,000 households were without power and that three hospitals had switched to generator power. He also said at least one person died in a car accident in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
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Yemen says Houthi attacks on al-Makha and Marib kill and wound civilians
The Houthis launched fresh missile and drone attacks overnight on the coastal city of al-Makha and the central city of Marib, according to the supplied material. The strikes killed and wounded civilians and caused damage to homes and other infrastructure. The new attacks mark a further escalation in fighting after several days of renewed hostilities.In al-Makha, four people were killed and eight injured, according to state media and the director of the local airport. The supplied material says an attack hit the outskirts of the port city on Yemen's Red Sea coast, while another struck a main road inside the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
UK-made drones used in first strikes on Russian mainland, report says
British-made drones have been used to strike targets inside mainland Russia for the first time, according to the supplied material. The attacks were described as hitting military and industrial sites, including refineries and warehouses, in what appears to be a widening of Ukraine's cross-border strike campaign. A military source is said to have confirmed the use of the drones in deep strikes inside Russia.The material says the drones were built by two separate British companies and were used against targets in mainland Russia in widespread and successful attacks. It also says the strikes were first reported elsewhere and have caused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Russian strikes hit Kyiv market and other areas across Ukraine
Russian strikes have injured six people at a market in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, according to the supplied report, as a fresh wave of attacks hit several areas across the country. Firefighters were still working to extinguish hot spots at the market site when the area was visited, indicating the damage remained active after the strike. The market was described as a place that sells items such as books and posters, underlining the civilian character of the location.The report said five people were reportedly killed across Ukraine in the same series of strikes. It also noted that Russian officials said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 13:35 LONDON
Deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island as death toll rises to at least 53
Authorities in Indonesia say the death toll from the magnitude-7.7 earthquake on Flores island has risen to at least 53, with dozens more people injured and about 5,000 residents displaced. The shallow offshore quake struck the island's north coast and triggered landslides, leaving rescuers still searching for villagers feared buried. Officials said the latest figures reflect continuing assessments across several regencies on the island.The National Disaster Management Agency said 135 people have been injured and that 995 aftershocks have been recorded since the quake, although only 46 were felt by residents. Fatalities have been reported in Manggarai, East Manggarai, Sikka,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
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Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon strike as death toll rises to 11
Lebanese authorities say Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed 11 people, including three children, in one of the deadliest days of violence since arrangements in June were meant to ease hostilities. The main strike hit a house on the outskirts of Ansar early on Saturday, while another strike hit Deir Zahrani, according to Lebanese officials and state media. The attacks have deepened concern over the fragility of the current calm along the border.Israel said the strikes were aimed at a top Hezbollah commander and the central headquarters of the Radwan Force, an elite unit within the group. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
South Wales wildfires prompt military support as crews battle dozens of blazes
Fire crews in south Wales are continuing to tackle dozens of wildfires, with about 200 military personnel now helping the response. The support has been brought in as South Wales Fire and Rescue Service faces severe pressure from multiple blazes across the country. Officials say the extra capacity is being used to help firefighters concentrate on the most specialist parts of the operation.Chief fire officer Fin Monahan said the UK and Welsh governments had taken "a very serious step" in bringing in the military, but said the move was needed because crews were dealing with fires on a wide scale.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
Taliban marks five years in power in Kabul with rally and calls for recognition
Thousands of Taliban supporters gathered in central Kabul on Saturday as the group marked five years since its return to power. The event took place outside a compound housing key ministries, where convoys of cars and pick-up trucks carrying Taliban banners moved through the streets before the main gathering. Heavily armed fighters were stationed around the area while senior officials addressed the crowd.Officials used the anniversary to praise what they described as the "victory of the Islamic Emirate" and to argue that the Taliban had restored security and national sovereignty. They pointed to the absence of large-scale fighting since foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 10:01 LONDON
Zelensky says Russia used North Korean missiles and warns of possible troop reinforcement
Ukraine's president has said Russian forces used North Korean missiles in a recent strike and warned that as many as 50,000 North Korean soldiers could reinforce Russia. The comments add to growing concern in Kyiv and among its allies about the scale of Pyongyang's support for Moscow in the war. The supplied material says the allegation was made this week and links it to a bomb attack that left people dead and injured.According to the row, the military cooperation is taking place under a strategic treaty signed in June 2024. It says North Korea has already supplied more than 15... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
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Spanish F-18 downs drone after breach of Romanian airspace near Ukraine and Moldova
A Spanish fighter jet on NATO air-policing duty shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, Romania's defence ministry said on Sunday. The incident took place at 5:01 am local time and is the latest in a series of airspace violations affecting NATO's eastern flank. Debris from the drone fell in an unpopulated area of Romania's Galati region, close to the Ukrainian border.According to the ministry, the drone entered Romanian airspace from Moldova before being intercepted by an F-18. The aircraft was operating under NATO duties, underscoring the alliance's continuing air-policing presence in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Indonesia quake toll rises as Ebola spreads and Ukraine, Gaza tensions deepen
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia are still searching collapsed buildings and landslide debris after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores island killed at least 51 people, forced thousands from their homes and left many residents waiting for aid. 🔗The disaster has also triggered a wider humanitarian response, with reports from the island saying roads and damaged villages are making access difficult as crews continue to look for survivors. 🔗In central Africa, the World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than containment efforts and is on track to become the deadliest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 51 as rescue efforts continue
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday morning local time, killing at least 51 people and forcing thousands from their homes. The strongest effects were reported on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, with damage concentrated around Maumere, Sikka regency and nearby areas. Rescue teams were still working to reach communities cut off by landslides and blocked roads.The quake hit at 5:58am local time, or 21:58 GMT on Friday, with its epicentre about 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende, according to the US Geological Survey. The agency said the earthquake was shallow, at a depth of 10 kilometres,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 06:32 LONDON
Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after Flores earthquake kills at least 47
Rescue crews in eastern Indonesia are continuing to search through collapsed buildings and landslide debris after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 47 people and injured more than 100. The quake struck off Flores on Saturday and has left thousands of residents displaced, with many spending the night in temporary shelters or outdoors. Officials say the search is still focused on areas where people may be trapped beneath debris.The national disaster management agency said at least 24 people died in Manggarai regency and 17 in neighbouring East Manggarai, with further fatalities reported in Sikka, Ngada and Ende regencies. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 05:29 LONDON
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Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo spreads faster than containment efforts
The latest Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, according to the World Health Organization. The outbreak has already killed 2,000 people, making it a major public health emergency in the region. The warning comes as health responders try to slow transmission in an area that has faced repeated Ebola crises.The report says the virus is moving faster than previous outbreaks and is outpacing containment measures. The World Health Organization is the main international body cited in the assessment, while the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 69 after Lake Kariba capsizing
Recovery teams in Zimbabwe have pulled 23 more bodies from a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba, raising the death toll to 69. The vessel overturned on Tuesday after leaving Kariba town harbour, and search and recovery operations were still under way on Saturday. Police said the boat was carrying far more people than it was authorised to hold, making the disaster one of the country's worst maritime accidents in decades.Authorities said the ferry was carrying an estimated 153 people despite a maximum authorised capacity of 90 passengers. Police investigations suggest the vessel was overloaded when it overturned in rough... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Indonesia quake death toll climbs as Middle East tensions stay high
Indonesia is dealing with the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the Flores region, with the death toll rising to at least 38 as rescue teams continue to search damaged areas and aftershocks rattle the east of the country. The quake caused widespread destruction, injuries and disruption across parts of eastern Indonesia. 🔗Initial reports had put the death toll at at least 20, before the disaster agency later confirmed more fatalities as more information came in from affected areas. The scale of the damage and the continuing aftershocks have complicated emergency response efforts. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 12:18 LONDON
Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be too costly for Damascus, analysis says
The Syrian government is unlikely to send forces into Lebanon to act against Hezbollah, according to an analysis published on 15 August. The assessment says the idea has been repeatedly raised in recent weeks by United States President Donald Trump, but argues that Damascus has stronger reasons to reject military involvement than to pursue it. It says any cross-border move could strengthen Hezbollah politically, destabilise both countries and expose Syria to retaliation linked to Iran.The analysis says Washington has not set out a clear and comprehensive vision of what it expects from Damascus. It describes a limited version of Syrian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 09:04 LONDON
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain under its control as US standoff continues
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain under its control as tensions with the United States continue over the strategic waterway. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the strait would be opened and closed only under Iran's command, and that the blockade would continue unless Washington accepted defeat. The comments came after President Donald Trump warned Iran in remarks that have added to the standoff over one of the world's most important oil routes.Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran had not decided to resume talks with the United States, and that Washington would have to meet conditions on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
H5N1 bird flu kills Phillip Island penguin as Victoria reports three new detections
A little penguin on Phillip Island has died from H5N1 bird flu, marking the first confirmed detection of the virus in the island's colony. The death is one of three new bird flu detections announced in Victoria, according to the state's chief veterinary officer. Authorities said the finding does not change plans to begin vaccinating the Phillip Island little penguin colony on Monday.The dead penguin was found away from the area where the penguin parade takes place, which is one of the island's best-known wildlife attractions. Victoria's chief veterinary officer, Graeme Cooke, said the new detection was part of a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 07:33 LONDON
Taiwan passes delayed $93bn defence budget, retains drone funding
Taiwan's parliament has approved the government's annual budget after a record 266-day delay, preserving funding for a drone programme that is central to the island's defence planning. The vote came late on Friday in the opposition-controlled legislature, ending a deadlock that had forced the administration to rely on a provisional budget mechanism. The approved package totals $93bn and was passed after lawmakers missed the legal deadline.The drone funding survived after the main opposition Kuomintang dropped an earlier proposal to cut it by 70 percent. The party said it had concluded there was no wasteful overlap between the development and procurement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 06:03 LONDON
National wildfire alert issued as fires destroy 19 homes in Stourbridge
A national government alert has been issued in England and Wales after a series of fires spread across multiple areas, including a major blaze in Stourbridge, West Midlands. The warning was issued on Friday evening as firefighters continued to deal with several active incidents. In Stourbridge, 19 homes were destroyed and a further 18 were damaged after fire spread rapidly through grass and woodland on Thursday before reaching residential streets.The alert urged people not to light anything that could spark a wildfire, and the prime minister said the warning should be taken seriously. He said it had been triggered at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Croatia wildfire near Omiš leaves one dead as evacuations continue
Croatian officials say at least one person has died and around 40 others have been injured after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the coastal area near Lokva Rogoznica, Omiš and the Split coastline. The fire broke out on Thursday evening and spread rapidly overnight into Friday, forcing large-scale evacuations from the Adriatic shore. Emergency shelters were opened in several towns as crews worked to protect homes, vehicles and tourist accommodation.Authorities said about 1,200 residents and visitors were moved from the affected area, while 10 people were reported to be in intensive care. The blaze was driven by strong winds and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures 14 and disrupts holiday travel
A wildfire near the coastal town of Omiš in southern Croatia injured 14 people and forced evacuations as it spread close to homes and the town centre. Seven of those taken to hospital were reported to be in a life-threatening condition early on Friday. The blaze also damaged or destroyed homes, cars and boats, while parts of the town lost power.Evacuees spent the night in a sports hall, sleeping on beds and floors after leaving their homes as flames advanced. Residents described chaotic scenes as they fled the fire, which prompted a large emergency response. The local fire brigade commander... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded
Emergency crews worked through the night in Kramatorsk after a Russian air raid hit the city with eight FAB-250 guided aerial bombs, local authorities said. One person was killed and 17 others were wounded in the strike, which caused fires and heavy damage in several parts of the city. The attack also left an apartment building badly damaged and prompted rescue work under rubble.Officials said sections of a ten-storey apartment block collapsed from the first to the sixth floors. Several private homes and a garage caught fire, while cars were damaged near the impact areas. Rescuers were filmed pulling a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom work continue
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow construction to continue on a $400 million White House ballroom after a federal appeals court ruled the project lacked the necessary approval from Congress. The request seeks to keep the appeals court ruling on hold while the administration prepares a full appeal. The case centres on work at the White House complex in Washington, where the East Wing has already been torn down and a large ballroom project has begun.In its filing, the Justice Department repeated Donald Trump's argument that the ballroom is a security necessity. Lawyers cited what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Ukraine says it retook settlements in Dnipropetrovsk as Russian strikes intensify
Ukraine says it has completed a counteroffensive in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, recapturing 26 settlements and about 745 square kilometres of territory this year. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation was carried out "exactly as it was determined", while former commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii said the army had shown it could not only hold its positions but also seize the initiative. Ukrainian officials said the campaign pushed Russian forces back over the regional borders of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.The territorial gains were announced alongside a fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. According to the supporting material, combined drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Dog rescued alive in Colombia as 72-hour earthquake search window closes
A dog has been rescued alive in Colombia as the 72-hour search window after an earthquake came to an end. The rescue was reported in a video item published on 14 August and is linked to the ongoing post-earthquake response. The available material does not identify the exact location of the rescue or the wider scale of the damage.The confirmed detail is limited, but the timing is clear: the rescue happened as the 72-hour window closed. In earthquake response operations, that period is often treated as a critical phase for finding survivors, which makes any rescue at that point notable.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 11:35 LONDON
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Record rainfall in Japan's Chiba region kills six as flooding and power cuts continue
At least six people have died and five others have been wounded in eastern Japan after record rainfall hit Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. The downpours caused flooding, power cuts and transport disruption, leaving thousands of travellers stranded overnight at Narita airport. Authorities said the rain was easing on Friday morning, but warnings remained in place because landslide and flooding risks were still elevated.Officials said more than 20,000 households lost power, while local authorities issued a level five emergency warning on Thursday before downgrading it to level four by Friday morning. Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai said the situation was extremely unusual,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
White House says tariff evasion via transshipment is costing $19bn-$26bn a year
The White House has accused more than 40 countries of helping China route goods through third countries to avoid US tariffs, in a report released on Thursday. It said the alleged network has allowed Chinese products to enter the United States under false labels, with the administration describing the practice as a major enforcement problem. The report said the issue is costing the US government tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue.The Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy said the countries named include the European Union, Mexico, Canada, India, Japan and South Korea, as well as Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 10:34 LONDON
France's Landes forest wildfire forces evacuations as more than 1,100 hectares burn
A wildfire in France's Landes forest has forced evacuations and burned more than 1,100 hectares, according to local authorities. The blaze broke out near Luglon in southwest France on Thursday afternoon and spread through forested land under strong, shifting winds. Residents and a nearby campsite were moved to a reception centre in Sabres as firefighters worked to contain the fire.The fire started shortly before 2:30 p.m. on 13 August and by Friday morning the Landes prefecture said the burned area had passed 1,100 hectares. No homes had been destroyed, but the flames had reached within a few hundred metres of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
Wildfire forces evacuation of about 1,000 people on Croatia's coast
A wildfire on Croatia's coast has forced the evacuation of about 1,000 people, according to the supplied report. Flames were reported sweeping along the shoreline as emergency crews responded to the fast-moving fire. The incident is described as an active wildfire emergency on 14 August.The confirmed figure in the report is the evacuation of about 1,000 people. The material does not provide a precise town name, the cause of the fire, or details on how many firefighters or aircraft were deployed. It does, however, make clear that the blaze was serious enough to trigger a large-scale evacuation response.The evacuation suggests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei surges, Kospi jumps, and Hong Kong slips on risk rotation
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan and South Korea leading gains while Hong Kong and Australia fell. The Nikkei 225 jumped +4.7% to 68,718.33 and the Kospi surged +11.3% to 6,967.62, while the Hang Seng dropped -2.0% and the ASX 200 lost -1.6%. Currency moves were modest, with USD/JPY higher and USD/CNY lower, while gold firmed and palladium, platinum, and silver eased. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
North Korea warns of new deterrent as US-South Korea drills near
North Korea has condemned upcoming joint military exercises by the United States and South Korea, saying it will answer what it calls a new threat with a new level of deterrent. The drills, named Ulchi Freedom Shield, are due to begin on 17 August and run until 27 August. Pyongyang said the exercises heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula and are part of a broader shift in US-led military cooperation in the region.According to a statement published by the Korean Central News Agency, a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the planned drills are intended to master fighting methods based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 07:05 LONDON
Oil spill off Oman widens as salvage work begins on tanker
Salvage work has begun to stabilise the Caroline Bezengi, the tanker linked to a major oil spill off Oman, according to the risk management company coordinating the response. The vessel has been leaking crude near the Hallaniyat archipelago since June, after crew reported an unidentified explosion, and oil has now reached beaches along Oman's central coast. Greenpeace has said the spill has expanded rapidly to about 1,300 square kilometres, underscoring the scale of the incident.Ambrey said specialist personnel had already boarded the tanker and that salvage vessels were expected to arrive soon. The company said it was working with Omani... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Mali says 82 soldiers freed after captivity by armed groups in the north
Mali's army says 82 soldiers who had been held by armed groups in the country's north have been released into government custody. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement aired on state television. The army said the soldiers were now safe and under the care of the authorities.According to the statement, the men had been held hostage by fighters linked to al-Qaeda and a separatist rebel group since attacks in April. The army said the release was the result of a process that began immediately after their capture. The Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front said separately that it had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
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Zambia election shaped by economy and critical minerals wealth
Zambia's election is being framed by voters' concerns over the economy, poverty and the country's mineral wealth. President Hakainde Hichilema is presenting the vote as a test of the economic recovery he says has taken place under his leadership. The contest is also drawing international attention because Zambia is rich in critical minerals, even as many citizens say they have yet to see the benefits.The report says the World Bank estimates that 70 percent of the population lives on less than three dollars a day. That figure underlines the scale of the economic challenge facing the country and helps explain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
Papua LNG project faces renewed push for approval in Papua New Guinea
Global oil and gas companies are pressing to advance the long-delayed Papua LNG project in Papua New Guinea's Gulf Province, with one government minister saying it could be approved by the end of the year. The project would tap the Elk-Antelope gas field and build a 320-kilometre pipeline to move gas to a liquefaction facility. If completed, it is expected to produce more than 5 million tons of LNG a year.The renewed momentum comes after years of delays linked to political upheaval, cost blowouts, design changes, investor uncertainty and disputes with landowners. The field, discovered in 2006, is described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
West Midlands wildfire spreads near Stourbridge as evacuations continue
Residents near Stourbridge in the West Midlands have been evacuated after a large grass fire spread across homes, roads and woodland on Thursday. Emergency crews said the blaze was affecting six houses and had burned across about 40 acres of land, with smoke visible across the town. Stourbridge Town Hall has been opened as a rescue centre for people forced to leave their homes.West Midlands Fire Service said it was facing extreme levels of demand as around 60 firefighters attended the scene near Stourbridge golf course after being alerted at about 1.30pm. The service said two casualties were affected by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
Poland says it thwarted alleged Russian plot to kill Ukrainian-American man
Poland says it has disrupted an alleged plot to kill a Ukrainian-American dual national on its territory, in a case Prime Minister Donald Tusk described as the first of its kind involving an American citizen on NATO soil. Tusk said the suspect was arrested on 7 August and that the operation was stopped in its final stages. He said the alleged target was considered inconvenient to the Putin regime.According to Tusk, the arrest was carried out by the Polish Internal Security Agency, known as ABW, and police, with cooperation from American services. He accused Moscow of orchestrating the plan and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 17:59 LONDON
Explosion at munitions factory near Rome in Colleferro
An explosion has hit a munitions factory in Colleferro, on the outskirts of Rome, after a fire broke out at the site on Thursday. The blast was heard several kilometres away, according to local reports, and sent a thick column of smoke above the facility. Emergency crews were already at the plant trying to bring the fire under control when the explosion occurred.The incident took place at the former Simmel Difesa site, now operated by KNDS Ammo Italy, a subsidiary of the Franco-German defence group KNDS. The company produces medium- and large-calibre ammunition for land and naval use, as well... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 17:35 LONDON
Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery leaves one dead as investigation continues
One person has died and several others have been injured after an explosion at a Gunvor-operated refinery and fuel terminal in Rotterdam port. Police said the injured were taken to hospital, while emergency services secured the site after the blast. Investigators and the Dutch labour inspectorate were sent to the scene as authorities began examining what happened.Police spokesperson Daan Valkenburg said investigators were considering all possible causes and had not yet reached a conclusion. A damaged wall and signs of an explosion on a storage tank were visible in the area, according to the supplied material. A separate report that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
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Lebanese Americans file US lawsuit over war damage in Lebanon
Dozens of Lebanese Americans have filed a class action civil lawsuit in a US federal court in Michigan, accusing the US government and several defence contractors of helping enable Israel's conduct in Lebanon. The case was filed on Tuesday in the US District Court in Michigan and names Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Caterpillar as defendants. The plaintiffs say their property in Lebanon was damaged during the war and argue that US military support should have been halted under the Leahy Law.The lawsuit was brought by the Michigan-based Arab American Civil Rights League and 16 individual... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 15:37 LONDON
Russian officer killed in Sevastopol bomb attack as five die in separate explosive-device operation
A Russian military officer has been killed in a bomb attack in Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-annexed Crimea, according to the region's governor. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of acting on behalf of Ukrainian special services, the governor said. The incident comes amid a wider period of intensified drone and sabotage activity linked to the war between Russia and Ukraine.Regional governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the officer was killed in the attack, and that several unofficial Russian Telegram channels identified the victim as Robert Shageyev. Those channels described him as a former Ukrainian naval officer who switched allegiance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Israeli military rubble removal in Gaza accused of erasing evidence of war crimes
Human rights groups say the Israeli military is carrying out a large-scale operation to remove, crush and transport rubble from across the Gaza Strip, including debris from cemeteries and places where human remains are known to have been found. The work is being described by monitors as part of a systematic reshaping of the territory's urban landscape. The allegations come as the war in Gaza continues to produce an exceptionally high death toll and widespread destruction.According to a report cited by rights monitors, about 68 million tonnes of rubble are believed to remain across Gaza. The same material says at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
New Zealand spy agency says Chinese state-linked observatory sought satellite-tracking site
New Zealand's security agency says it disrupted an attempt by a Chinese state-linked observatory to install satellite-tracking infrastructure in the country. The case is set out in the agency's annual security threat assessment, which says the proposed equipment could have collected intelligence of military value. The agency did not identify the New Zealand company involved or say exactly how the plans were stopped.The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service said Purple Mountain Observatory, an organisation based in China with close ties to the government in Beijing, had sought to install ground-based space infrastructure through a local company. It said the company... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 09:03 LONDON
Calls grow to sanction Russian officials accused of taking Ukrainian children from occupied areas
Calls are growing for the UK to sanction two Russian officials accused of helping remove Ukrainian children from occupied territory and subjecting them to political indoctrination. The allegations centre on Marina Peschanskaya and Anton Demidov, who are described in the supplied material as playing key roles in the transfer and ideological shaping of children from seized areas of Ukraine. The issue has resurfaced through a new exhibition in central London highlighting alleged crimes linked to figures associated with the Kremlin.According to the material, Peschanskaya is the head of the children's rights watchdog in Sevastopol, in occupied Crimea, and has spoken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 06:33 LONDON
Australia prepares $2.5 billion bailout for Tomago aluminium smelter
The federal and New South Wales governments are set to unveil a A$2.5 billion bailout for Tomago Aluminium, Australia's largest aluminium smelter, in the Hunter region of New South Wales. The package is being framed as a 10-year transformation plan for the plant, which has been under pressure from rising energy costs. Industry Minister Tim Ayres said the deal will support new electricity generation and help secure the smelter's future.Under the arrangement, the operators of Tomago Aluminium have agreed to invest A$100 million in decarbonisation measures and a demand-response programme. Ayres said the deal would inject three gigawatts of new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 22:36 LONDON
Syria court sentences Bashar al-Assad, Maher al-Assad and former officials to death in absentia
A court in Damascus has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, along with his brother Maher al-Assad and six other former high-ranking officials. The ruling also covered Atef Najib, Assad's cousin and former security chief in Deraa province, who was present at the trial and was also sentenced to death. The case is being presented by Syria's new authorities as a landmark step in a transitional justice process that is still taking shape.The verdicts relate to crimes committed during nearly 14 years of war, including killings, disappearances and torture. The court said the men were convicted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 22:33 LONDON
Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya
An Israeli air strike has killed one person and wounded five others in northern Gaza, according to local authorities. The strike hit a three-wheeled tuk-tuk near the Western Roundabout in Beit Lahiya on Wednesday. The dead man was identified as Mohanad Saada, and his body was taken with the injured to al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.Gaza's civil defence agency said Saada was part of a municipal maintenance team returning from work repairing a water well damaged in earlier military operations. Civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said Israeli airstrikes and assassinations had almost completely stopped for more than a week before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Colombia declares three days of mourning as earthquake death toll rises
Colombia has declared three days of national mourning after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake killed more than 200 people and injured 2,595, according to the latest supplied reporting. The government said flags would be lowered to half-staff at official buildings and Colombian embassies abroad in honour of the dead. Rescue crews are still searching damaged neighbourhoods as the disaster enters its third day.The quake struck on Monday and is described in the supplied material as the strongest to hit Colombia in a century. More than 100 aftershocks had been recorded by Tuesday afternoon, adding to the difficulty of search operations in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
Germany approves draft law to expand spy agency powers after recent attacks
Germany's government has approved a draft law that would lift many of the postwar restraints on the country's intelligence agencies. The move comes after two recent security incidents that have intensified pressure on ministers to show they can respond more effectively to modern threats. The bill still needs parliamentary approval before it can take effect.Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the changes would turn the intelligence services into "genuine secret services" and give them the operational capabilities needed to confront modern state terrorism and extremist groups. He said Germany should be able to operate on an equal footing with partner services... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 12:07 LONDON
UNESCO warns Afghan girls remain barred from secondary education as numbers rise
UNESCO has said about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are currently barred from secondary school, renewing pressure on the Taliban administration over its restrictions on female education. The agency said the figure has risen by 200,000 since last year and could reach four million by 2030 if the policy is not reversed. Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where girls and women are prevented from attending secondary schools and universities.The latest warning was issued on Tuesday and comes as the Taliban continues to enforce a ban first imposed in March 2022 on girls' secondary education. Women were later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
Baltic defence startups race to build low-cost tools against Russian hybrid threats
Startups in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are developing defence technologies aimed at countering what they see as a growing Russian hybrid threat. The companies are focusing on rapid innovation in areas such as drones, autonomy, cybersecurity and electronic warfare. Their work comes as the war in Ukraine continues to reshape military technology and battlefield tactics.The reported effort is being driven by the view that smaller firms can move faster than traditional defence contractors. One defence researcher cited in the report said startups are often able to develop technologies quickly and provide niche solutions that larger companies do not usually address.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
Heavy rain floods Manila and Luzon as death toll rises to at least 16
Nine days of heavy rain, intensified by tropical storms, have flooded parts of Manila and the wider island of Luzon in the northern Philippines. Workers were seen wading through a rubbish-filled river in the capital as floodwater carried debris through the city. The weather system has also disrupted daily life across the main island, with schools and government offices closed in affected areas.Rescuers said on Monday that floods, landslides and accidents linked to the prolonged rain had killed at least 16 people in the northern Philippines. The rainfall was described as equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 17:35 LONDON
Spokane-area wildfires burn 10,000 acres and destroy more than 900 homes
Wildfires in and around Spokane, Washington have burned about 10,000 acres, destroyed more than 900 homes and forced more than 64,000 residents to evacuate. The fires spread rapidly across the area in strong winds, leaving neighbourhoods heavily damaged and prompting a major emergency response. No serious injuries or deaths have been reported in Spokane so far.The latest confirmed figures place the fires among the most destructive in the region this season. Officials said the blazes were moving quickly because of the wind conditions, while drought has added to the wider fire risk across the Pacific Northwest. The fires were described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Dozens killed in firefight between armed group and police in Nigeria's Kebbi State
At least 29 people were killed in a firefight between police and a heavily armed group in Nigeria's Kebbi State, according to police. The clash took place on Monday as the group was travelling from Zamfara State to Kebbi State. Police said the group numbered around 240 men and was moving on more than 200 motorcycles.Police spokesman Bashir Usman said officers confronted the group and lost 10 personnel in the engagement. Two other officers were injured and are receiving medical treatment, he said. Police also said 17 suspected bandits and two civilians were killed, although the final figures are still... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
Iraq's Kurdish region says more than 1,000 missile and drone attacks have hit it since war began
Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region says it has been hit more than 1,000 times by missiles and drones since the regional war began in February. The Kurdistan Regional Government says the attacks have damaged infrastructure, caused casualties and disrupted daily life across the region. Officials say the impact has been felt most sharply in trade, energy and investment.Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said the region has "paid a heavy price" in the conflict. He said the attacks came directly from Iran or from inside Iraq by militias, and described them as unjustifiable. The government also said trade across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
UK MoD says no breach after Chinese-made component found in Royal Navy drones
The Ministry of Defence says there is no evidence of a data or systems breach after a Chinese-made component was found in new Royal Navy sea drones during a routine cyber vulnerability assessment. The issue involved K3 Scout surveillance drones, whose cameras were found to have sent a heartbeat communication, or squark, to a Chinese IP address. The MoD said its testing did not find any sign that data or systems had been accessed, compromised or transmitted externally.The assessment was carried out on drones bought by the Royal Navy for surveillance work, and the supplier, Kraken, said it had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
Russia bars Yabloko from parliamentary elections after Supreme Court ruling
Russia's Supreme Court has barred Yabloko, the country's only registered anti-war party, from contesting next month's parliamentary elections. The ruling removes the party from the ballot for the September vote and comes after a case brought by Rodina, a pro-Kremlin nationalist party. Supporters gathered outside the Moscow courthouse as the hearing ended, and many chanted "Shame!" when the verdict was announced.Judge Vyacheslav Kirillov said the court had granted claims seeking to annul the registration of Yabloko's federal list of candidates for the State Duma. The case accused the party of publicly supporting an extremist organisation through material on its website... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Oman works to contain major oil spill from stranded tanker off southern coast
Oman is working to contain a large oil spill off its southern coast after a tanker stranded for more than a month began leaking inside a protected marine area. The spill from the Caroline Bezengi covers almost 400 square kilometres, according to Omani authorities, and is being monitored near the Hallaniyat archipelago. The vessel has been stranded near al-Qibliyyah Island since early June after an explosion, and the slick is now close to the coast.The Oman Environment Authority said on Monday that its latest analysis placed the spill within about 7 km of land. Greenpeace had previously estimated the slick... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
British Columbia wildfire as evacuations top 12,000 and one woman dies
The Bald Range Fire in British Columbia's Okanagan region has continued to spread rapidly, forcing more than 12,000 residents to evacuate. The blaze started on Friday and grew in a matter of hours to about 53 square miles, or 136 square kilometres, according to officials. It remains out of control as authorities assess the damage left behind in communities around Okanagan Lake.Police said an 80-year-old woman died while trying to flee the wildfire on Sunday. Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes have been lost, and the full scale of structural damage has not yet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 18:06 LONDON
France imposes water restrictions as record heat and drought worsen
France has placed nearly 70% of its territory under water-use restrictions as successive heatwaves and severe drought continue to strain supplies. The measures were confirmed on Monday, with 67 of the country's 101 departments at the highest crisis alert. The restrictions cover much of mainland France, including Paris, as authorities respond to worsening conditions.The Ministry for Ecological Transition said the country is facing a particularly severe drought and that climate change is increasing pressure on water resources. It said nearly 70% of French territory is subject to restrictions on water use. At the highest alert level, water is reserved for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
Typhoon Dolphin forces more than one million evacuations as it weakens inland in eastern China
Typhoon Dolphin has forced more than one million people to evacuate across eastern China as it continues to bring heavy rain, flooding risk and transport disruption to the region. The storm made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, at about 5:30pm local time on Sunday before weakening as it moved inland. It has still left Shanghai and surrounding provinces dealing with waterlogged streets, flight cancellations and warnings of landslides.China's meteorological authorities said Dolphin came ashore with winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour, making it the strongest storm to make landfall in the country this year. About 40 percent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest
Voting is under way in the third and final phase of Pakistan-administered Kashmir's Legislative Assembly elections, but the poll has been reduced after unrest and postponements in seven constituencies. In the Poonch division of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, only four of the 11 constituencies originally due to vote are taking part on Monday. More than 800 polling booths opened at 8am local time and are due to close in the late afternoon, with about 460,000 people registered to vote.The postponed constituencies are five in Poonch district and two in Sudhnoti district, where officials said a new polling date will be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
North Korea-linked Kimsuky group accused of using AI in spear-phishing attacks
A South Korean cybersecurity firm says the North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky has been using artificial intelligence to support spear-phishing attacks against military, diplomatic and academic targets. The report says the group has been creating malicious files disguised as legitimate documents, including research reports and invitations. It says the activity has been taking place since 2026.The firm, Genians, said the group has used AI-generated documents in a pattern of attacks and has relied on offline tools including Ollama, GPT-4All and Msty. According to the report, those tools allow large language models to run without an internet connection, which can make... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
Suspected gas explosion destroys bungalow near Milton Keynes
A suspected gas explosion has destroyed a bungalow on Cobb Hall Road in Newton Longville, near Milton Keynes. The blast left one man injured, according to the confirmed report. Footage from the scene showed flames and smoke rising from the property after the explosion.The incident happened on Sunday morning, with the property described as being destroyed in the blast. The cause has been reported as suspected gas, but no formal confirmation of the cause is included in the supplied material. The location places the incident in Newton Longville, a village close to Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire.The immediate impact appears to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. ​Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
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
