Breakfast News Recap: Floods, Ukraine strikes and Iran tensions dominate a grim global briefing
Nepal and Tibet are facing one of the deadliest flood disasters in years, with the death toll from flash floods on the border now above 1,000 and rescue teams still racing to reach trapped workers. A British family remains missing nearly a week after the flooding, as relatives in London wait for news. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, a large Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen overnight, with the assault threatening the return to school day in the capital. The strike adds to the pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
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France begins fast-fashion penalties targeting Shein and Temu
France has begun imposing penalties on the most extreme end of fast fashion in a move aimed at curbing sales of cheap clothing sold through e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu. The new charges are being applied under a law passed in June that is designed to address environmental concerns linked to overproduction and textile waste. The policy marks the first application of the regime and places France at the centre of a wider debate over the environmental cost of ultra-low-price online retail.The penalties range from €0.25 for items such as boxer shorts or socks to €12 for a coat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 08:06 LONDON
US Army uses laser system to shoot down three cartel drones near Texas border
The US Army used a high-energy laser system to bring down three drones operated by Mexican cartels near the Texas border, according to military officials. The incident took place in the Rio Grande Valley between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Officials said the drones were assessed as a physical threat to troops and border agents.The operation was carried out by US Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which said the drones were being used in a way that posed a direct risk to personnel. The military did not give the exact location of the interceptions and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 04:05 LONDON
