Two strong earthquakes off Vanuatu trigger tsunami warning
A tsunami warning has been issued after two strong earthquakes struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Saturday afternoon. The first quake measured magnitude 6.9 and struck about 200 kilometres west of Sola, followed five minutes later by a magnitude 6.3 tremor. The warning covers coastlines within 300 kilometres of the epicentre, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.The larger earthquake was recorded at 12:31pm AEST, according to the US Geological Survey. The warning centre said hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coastlines within the affected radius. It initially listed the larger quake at magnitude 7.2 before the US Geological... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Kenya reports second Ebola death amid contained cluster
Kenya has announced a second Ebola death as health authorities continue to monitor a cluster linked to travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ministry of Health said the latest fatality was a 65-year-old woman who developed symptoms while in quarantine. Officials said the cases remain confined to one cluster and that there is no evidence of community spread.The ministry said Kenya currently has seven Ebola patients receiving treatment in two isolation facilities. It added that the woman who died was a close relative of a Kenyan man who died of Ebola earlier this month. Authorities have traced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
Europe closes lower as gold, silver and platinum slide, while Brent crude extends gains
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, DAX, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 all in the red. The session was marked by a sharp pullback in precious metals, a firmer Brent crude price, and a mixed FX backdrop that left sterling slightly stronger against the dollar while the euro eased. The move lower in stocks came alongside notable weakness in gold, silver and platinum, suggesting a broader risk-off tone and some rotation away from recent haven trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Abu Dhabi crown prince reviews UAE strategic investments in Greece
ATHENS, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has reviewed a number of strategic UAE projects and investments in renewable energy and healthcare as part ofhis official visit to the Hellenic Republic, reflecting the continued development of the economic and investment partnership between the two countries.During a meeting, representatives of TERNA ENERGY and Hellenic Healthcare Group presented key projects and investments, achievements to date, future plans and opportunities for expansion and growth.H.H. was briefed on TERNA ENERGY, which Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) fully acquired in 2025... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as risk-off wave hits equities, metals and energy
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended broadly lower, with Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea leading regional losses as investors rotated away from risk. The sharpest moves came in commodities, where gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell, while natural gas posted the biggest percentage drop in the dataset. The yen strengthened modestly against the dollar, and the offshore yuan also firmed, suggesting a partial safe-haven bid even as equities and cyclical assets weakened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
ABC among Australian targets in spyware-linked ad campaign
Australia's public broadcaster has confirmed that a small number of staff devices were exposed to malicious online advertisements linked to a wider spyware campaign. The broadcaster said it has wiped the affected devices as a precaution and has so far found no signs of compromise. The incident is part of a broader operation researchers say targeted more than two dozen Australian organisations across government, critical infrastructure, universities and media.The exposure was identified after researchers at Citizen Lab examined a campaign they have dubbed Adfection. According to the findings cited in the report, the operation used online advertising technology to deliver... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
European Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to International Criminal Court amid US sanctions pressure
The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court, giving the Hague-based tribunal a major public show of support at a time of mounting pressure from Washington. The decision was announced in Brussels and comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump said he would impose sanctions on the court. It is the latest sign of a widening transatlantic dispute over the ICC's work and its role in international justice.European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the award recognises the court's work in upholding international law and justice. The ICC said the honour mattered because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
US judge blocks DHS operations targeting alleged non-citizen voters in nine states
A federal judge in the United States has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop operations aimed at identifying alleged non-citizen voters in nine states. The ruling comes less than two weeks before the midterm elections and affects federal efforts in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin. The case adds a new legal constraint to a broader push by the administration to highlight voter fraud ahead of the vote.US District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin said the investigations likely violate a provision of the Voting Rights Act that bars voter intimidation. In her ruling, she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
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WHO says Ebola outbreak has become more complex across DRC, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become more complex, with cases now present across East and West Africa. Health officials are investigating where Nigeria's first patient was infected, after the country confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain this week. The inquiry has also raised questions about whether there was any link between that patient and Kenya's first case, including a possible encounter at a Ugandan airport.Mohamed Janabi, the WHO regional director for Africa, said the region was facing a "more complex outbreak landscape" during an online media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Germany says it faces intensive espionage after suspected Russian spy arrest
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Germany is facing "intensive" espionage activity after the arrest of a Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect, identified under German privacy law as Vadym Y., was detained in Brandenburg and is due to appear before an investigating judge on Friday. Prosecutors say he had been in contact with a Russian intelligence service through an intermediary since at least July 2025.The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office said the man allegedly collected military-related information in Germany, including details on the production of armoured vehicles, ammunition and explosives. Merz described the arrest as a success, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 18:34 LONDON
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four, including a young girl, amid continued military expansion
Israeli attacks across Gaza killed four Palestinians in the past 24 hours, including a young girl, as the Israeli military continued to expand its control inside the territory. The deaths were reported in northern Gaza near the Jabalia refugee camp, in Gaza City and in Khan Younis. The latest killings come as the post-ceasefire death toll in Gaza continues to rise sharply.The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that a young girl was killed by Israeli gunfire near the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. In Gaza City, a strike on a vehicle in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood killed one person... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Sharply Lower as Hong Kong Leads Selloff, Oil and Gold Ease
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session under pressure, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng posting the steepest regional decline and Japan’s Nikkei 225 also falling sharply. Commodities were broadly weaker, led by a drop in WTI crude, while gold and silver slipped and the yen strengthened against the dollar. Australia bucked the regional tone with a modest gain, but the broader message from the close was risk reduction across equities and cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Italy tightens protest laws as unrest spreads to Milan, Bologna and Turin
Italy has approved a new package of security measures after youth-led protests over living costs and school conditions turned violent in Milan and spread to other northern cities. The cabinet backed the deployment of 500 troops to Milan until the end of the year, while also introducing a new offence of violent participation in public demonstrations. The measures take effect immediately, according to the supporting report.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said vandalism and theft were not protest, but criminality, as she unveiled the decree. The Defence Ministry said the troops will help maintain security at key sites, increase surveillance of sensitive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 17:05 LONDON
Deadly torrential rain leaves at least four dead in eastern Spain
Torrential rain has hit eastern Spain, leaving at least four people dead and prompting a large emergency response across affected areas. Streets were flooded, roads were covered by fast-moving water and some residents were cut off as the storm moved through the Valencia region and Catalonia. Cleanup efforts are now beginning after the severe weather, which caused widespread disruption in a short period of time.Authorities said up to 700 litres of rain per square metre fell in 24 hours in parts of Valencia, a level of rainfall that overwhelmed roads and local drainage systems. Emergency crews carried out more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
Deadly floods hit eastern Spain as residents in Els Poblets begin cleanup after Storm Adam
Residents in Els Poblets, near Alicante in eastern Spain, began clearing mud and damaged belongings on Monday after Storm Adam brought severe flooding to the area. Homes were left badly damaged, with furniture piled outside and thick mud covering kitchens and living rooms. Some residents said floodwaters rose more than 1.5 metres, leaving much of what was inside their properties unusable.One resident, 56-year-old Candy Vanes, said: "We can't use a single thing." Emergency crews arrived to assess the destruction as people tried to salvage what they could from their homes. The flooding came as authorities across eastern Spain continued rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 07:01 LONDON
France begins cleanup after weekend riots as police remain deployed
Cleanup has begun across parts of France after a weekend of intense rioting, but police remain deployed and curfews are still in place in some big cities. The latest reports say the unrest has not fully subsided, even as crews start clearing damage left by the violence. Marseille was among the worst-hit areas outside Paris, with shop owners reporting that more than 600 premises were looted.The confirmed details point to a continuing security response rather than a return to normality. Police are still in position in affected areas, and local authorities have kept curfews in force in some major cities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
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Kenya confirms third Ebola case amid first-ever cluster and quarantine row
Kenya has confirmed a third case of Ebola in what officials and health experts are describing as the country's first known cluster of the disease. The new positive test involves Bundibugyo ebolavirus, adding to concern about how quickly the outbreak may be spreading. The development comes as Kenya is also facing controversy over a quarantine centre at Laikipia air base.The reported case was confirmed on 19 October 2026, according to the supplied material. The outbreak is being described as part of a wider regional Ebola crisis that has already killed more than 4,300 people and sickened more than 9,000 across... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Kenya Ebola cases rise to eight as authorities trace new exposure linked to first patient
Kenya has confirmed a further Ebola case, bringing the country's total to eight as health officials continue tracing contacts linked to the first infection detected earlier this month. The latest patient is a 49-year-old man who was not a healthcare worker and who authorities say was likely exposed to the first Kenyan Ebola case. He developed fever, headache and muscle pain before being quarantined and tested.Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said 38 people were tested on Sunday and one returned a positive result. The man worked as a patient attendant cleaning utensils and linens, according to the ministry, and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:02 LONDON
Hurricane Trudy approaches Mexico's western coast with flooding and landslide risk
Hurricane Trudy is moving toward Mexico's western coast, with forecasters warning of heavy rain, hurricane conditions and dangerous surf across parts of the Pacific shoreline. The storm was located about 305 km south-southeast of Manzanillo in Colima state early on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane warning was in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco as the system tracked north-westward.The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h and was moving at about 13 km/h, with forecasters saying it could strengthen further before beginning to weaken on Sunday. Hurricane conditions were expected in the warning... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 16:02 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
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The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 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
