Former TSA Security Officer Sentenced in Boston for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fraud
A Worcester man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for fraudulently obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Assistance while employed full-time as a TSA Security Officer. The court case centers on benefits tied to the pandemic unemployment program and the defendant's simultaneous full-time federal airport security job. According to the source, he obtained tens of thousands of dollars in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. The text does not specify the exact amount, the length of the scheme, or when the false claims were made. The report identifies Boston as the federal court venue and Worcester as the man's home city. No other defendants, agencies,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 19:02 LONDON
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Taiwan president says he would be 'happy' to take up Trump's call offer
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has said he would be "happy" to talk to Donald Trump after the US president said he would speak to him, in a move that would break more than four decades of diplomatic protocol. The exchange comes as the White House weighs arms sales to Taiwan, a democratic island that Beijing claims as its territory. China reacted with pre-emptive criticism to the prospect of a direct call between the two leaders.Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he would speak to Lai, according to the supplied report. Lai responded on Thursday that he would be happy to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 15:59 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola response strained by aid cuts, report says
A report says the Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain a current Ebola outbreak after sweeping aid cuts by Western nations left the country less prepared. The outbreak is described as a live response challenge in a country that has extensive experience with the disease. The account links the difficulty of containment to reduced external support rather than to a single new policy decision in Kinshasa.The report says the aid reductions came from Western governments and that they have affected Congo's readiness for outbreak response. It does not give a case count, a death toll or a precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
US and China signal possible tariff cuts after prolonged trade tensions
Washington and Beijing have said they are ready to cut tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods, in a sign of possible easing after more than a year of escalating trade tensions. The development points to a potential shift in the long-running dispute between the world's two largest economies. It also comes as analysts caution that any boost to growth may be limited.The confirmed detail so far is that both sides are signalling readiness to reduce tariffs, rather than announcing a final deal. The row involves goods worth tens of billions of dollars, although no further breakdown... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Nato jet shoots down drone over central Estonia after suspected jamming
Estonia says a Nato fighter jet shot down a drone over its territory on Tuesday, in an incident officials believe may have involved a Ukrainian projectile diverted by Russian electronic jamming. Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said a Romanian F-16 fired a missile at the drone, which came down in a marshy area between Lake Võrtsjärv and the town of Põltsamaa in central Estonia. No damage was reported, and local media later published photos said to show drone fragments on the ground.Pevkur said the drone was shot down shortly after 12:00 local time, or 09:00 GMT, after Estonia received early information... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:31 LONDON
US and Iran trade threats as Tehran stages mass weddings for war-ready couples
President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again, while Tehran's army said it could open "new fronts" if he did. At the same time, Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in the capital for couples enrolled in a state-sponsored scheme linked to readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the United States and Israel. The developments point to a sharp mix of military warning and domestic mobilisation in Tehran.The immediate exchange centres on a renewed threat of force from Washington and a retaliatory warning from Iran's military. The report does not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Europol disrupts thousands of IRGC-linked online accounts across 19 countries
Europol has announced a major digital crackdown that led to the removal of thousands of online accounts linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC. The operation also resulted in the suspension of the group's primary X account in the European Union. The action was described as spanning accounts across 19 countries.The confirmed details are limited, but the announcement indicates a coordinated cross-border effort against a state-linked online network. Europol said the accounts were linked to the IRGC, which is Iran's powerful military and security organisation. The suspension of the group's main X account in the EU suggests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
NextEra Dominion bid framed by rising electricity costs and data-centre demand
NextEra's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy is being discussed against a backdrop of higher electricity prices in the United States and rapidly rising demand from data centres. The latest reporting says those two pressures are central to how the bid is being viewed. The transaction remains a proposed acquisition rather than a completed deal.The confirmed detail is limited, but the report says Americans are paying a lot more for electricity and that data centres are demanding much more power from utilities. That combination is shaping the context for the deal and helping explain why the utility sector is drawing attention.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Kenya transport strike sparks protests and teargas clashes in Nairobi
Protests erupted across Nairobi on Monday as demonstrators took part in a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices. Roads were blocked in several parts of the capital, while burning tyres and bonfires disrupted traffic and public movement. Police responded with teargas as clashes broke out between officers and protesters.The unrest was reported during a strike that affected public transport and left commuters stranded across the city. Footage from the scene showed protesters running through smoke-filled streets as officers moved in to clear major roads. Authorities also deployed mounted police, and some demonstrators were arrested during the confrontations.The immediate trigger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Taiwan president says island will not give up sovereignty after Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te has said the island will not provoke conflict and will not give up its sovereignty after a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in which Taiwan was discussed. Lai made the remarks in a Facebook post, his first direct response to the meeting, after Chinese state media said Xi had told Trump that Taiwan was the most important issue in bilateral ties. The comments add a fresh layer of tension to an already sensitive issue in US-China relations.According to the reporting, Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan question could lead to conflict. Trump later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 04:59 LONDON
Iranian attacks disrupt Qatar's gas exports and economic plans
Iranian attacks have disrupted Qatar's vital gas exports, according to the supplied material, and are also stalling the country's planned shift towards tourism and business-led growth. The incident is described as part of a wider war involving Iran, with immediate effects centred on Qatar's economy. The available information says the impact is severe enough to be described as paralyzing a key export sector.The confirmed detail in the source material is limited but clear: Qatar's gas exports are being affected, and the country's future growth strategy is under pressure. The report links the disruption to Iranian attacks and says the damage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Trump discussed U.S. arms sales with Xi, report says, raising Taiwan policy questions
Donald Trump discussed U.S. arms sales with Xi Jinping in what was described as a detailed exchange, according to a report published on 15 May.The report said the engagement between the two leaders may have tested a decades-old U.S. assurance to Taiwan that Washington would not consult Beijing on the topic of arms sales.The discussion is significant because U.S. arms sales to Taiwan remain one of the most sensitive issues in relations between Washington, Beijing and Taipei.Any suggestion that the long-standing approach may have shifted is likely to draw close attention from all three sides.The reported conversation comes against a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
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