Russian-linked disinformation campaign targets Gabriel Attal ahead of French presidential election
French authorities say a Russian-linked disinformation operation has targeted presidential candidate Gabriel Attal, in what officials described as another attempt to interfere in the country's political debate ahead of next year's election. The campaign was detected by Viginum, France's state body responsible for countering online disinformation, which said it identified the operation the day before. Officials said the material was aimed at the former centrist prime minister and appeared on X in posts impersonating legitimate French media outlets.According to the information provided by security sources, the operation was attributed with a high degree of confidence to the pro-Russia Matryoshka network.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and injured 44 others, as emergency crews continued work at damaged sites. The attack hit business premises and a train station, adding to the toll from the overnight assault reported earlier in the day. Zelenskyy said the strikes also damaged civilian facilities including a brewing company, a warehouse for construction material and a mail sorting office.He said the attack lasted about two hours and involved ballistic missiles and drones, describing it as part of a series of large-scale Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Russian drone manufacturer founder critically injured in car bomb near Ekaterinburg
The founder of a Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured after a car bomb exploded near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be a targeted attack. Vladimir Tkachuk was rushed to intensive care after a bomb planted beneath his Mercedes detonated on Wednesday, according to Russian state media citing emergency services. His bodyguard was killed in the blast.Russian media reported that Tkachuk was in a critical condition and that doctors were fighting to save his life. Images circulating on social media showed the charred remains of the vehicle and blood stains on the pavement nearby. The attack took place near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
Ukraine says North Korean missile unit is being deployed to western Russia
Ukraine says North Korea is deploying a missile unit with six launchers and 120 ballistic missiles to western Russia, in a move it says is intended to support strikes on Ukraine. Andrii Cherniak, head of Ukraine's intelligence agency, said the unit would be based in Voronezh and would include about 90 North Korean soldiers. The claim points to a further deepening of military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow during the war in Ukraine.Cherniak said the information came from intelligence that could not be disclosed in full because of sensitivity, and the report could not be independently verified. The alleged deployment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Taiwan begins annual Han Kuang war games amid rising China pressure
Taiwan has begun its annual Han Kuang military exercise, the island's largest war game, with drills starting on 5 August and scheduled to run until 14 August. The exercise is designed to prepare troops, reservists and civilians for a possible attack on the island. It comes as Taiwan continues to face sustained military pressure from China.The drills include combat scenarios for troops and reservists, with defence officials saying the aim is to make the exercise closer to real battlefield conditions. On Wednesday, dozens of reservists were seen on a beach facing the Taiwan Strait firing Taiwanese-made assault rifles at targets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 07:30 LONDON
OCHA warns Gaza remains unsafe for civilians amid continued Israeli attacks
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Gaza remains unsafe for civilians as Israeli attacks continue. The warning said strikes have hit homes, schools and canvas classrooms. OCHA issued the warning on Tuesday, saying the attacks are continuing despite the October Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The source says that ceasefire ended two years of war. The statement does not provide casualty figures, locations or further damage assessments. It nevertheless describes an ongoing civilian protection problem in Gaza, with education sites and temporary shelter structures among the targets cited. #OCHA #Gaza #Hamas #ceasefire United Nations News Source: United Nations News [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 23:03 LONDON
US Army has used nearly all long-range precision missile stocks in Iran war, report says
The US Army has used "practically all" of its long-range precision missile stockpile during the war against Iran, according to a report published on Tuesday. The shortage is said to involve Army surface-to-surface systems, including Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles. The report says this is the first confirmed sign of low stocks in these offensive weapons since the conflict began.Three people familiar with US military data were cited as saying the depletion is linked to the sustained pace of operations in the war, which entered its sixth month in August. The report also said the conflict began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump says Iran talks are under way as Gaza, Hormuz and markets stay in focus
Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing and warned Tehran it faced a final chance over the nuclear issue and the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iranian officials denied wanting to widen the conflict and said they would defend the country if needed. The mixed messages have deepened uncertainty over diplomacy and regional security. đź”— đź”—That uncertainty was sharpened after a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, with separate reports again highlighting the risk to shipping in the waterway. The incident comes as the US and Iran trade conflicting claims... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Aug 2026 08:42 LONDON
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25 US states sue Trump administration to block tariffs on 60 trading partners
The lawsuit was filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York by 25 states, nearly all led by Democrats, with two Republican-led states among them. The coalition is seeking to halt the tariffs, have them declared unlawful and secure refunds for duties already collected. The challenge targets new levies of 10% to 12.5% imposed on 60 trading partners.According to the court filing, the tariffs were introduced after probes by the US Trade Representative into allegations of forced labour in supply chains, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The states argued there was no rational... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:59 LONDON
US probes possible Iranian-linked cyberattacks on water systems in seven states
US authorities are investigating reported cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and six other states, after officials said some of the activity disrupted water operations. Minnesota first reported that more than 30 of its state water systems had faced what it described as a coordinated cyberattack. Days later, the FBI said cyberattacks had been reported in seven states, widening the scope of the inquiry.The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is reportedly examining whether there is a possible Iranian connection to the Minnesota attacks, according to US media reports. The agency has not commented publicly on the reported probe. US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
Suicide bombing outside police station in Pakistan's Swat kills at least 14 as TTP claims responsibility
A suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in Kabal, in Pakistan's Swat district, killed at least 14 people and wounded at least 18, according to officials. The blast took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in northwestern Pakistan, where authorities have been warning of a renewed rise in militancy. A pro-police rally of local residents was taking place in the same area, although it was not immediately clear whether that gathering was the intended target.Regional police official Fida Hussain said the dead included five police officers and eight civilians, while the 14th person was believed to be the bomber. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as death toll rises to at least 14
Officials in Ukraine and Russia said a fresh exchange of strikes has killed at least 14 people in total, with deaths reported in several regions on both sides of the border. Ukrainian attacks on Russia killed at least nine people, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five, according to the supplied reports. The incidents were reported on 2 August and affected areas including Belgorod, Saratov and Udmurtia in Russia, and Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv in Ukraine.Russian regional officials said four people were killed in Belgorod region, including a 13-year-old girl near a playground, while two more died in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Ukraine's drone strike force launches long-range attacks toward occupied Crimea
Ukrainian drone crews have launched long-range drones from a countryside site toward occupied Crimea, according to a report describing a night-time operation by the elite 414th aviation brigade. The account says the drones were sent from a field in Ukraine and headed across the front line toward the peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014 and has since heavily militarised. The operation was carried out by members of the unit known as Magyar's Birds, which the report presents as part of Ukraine's expanding drone strike capability.The report identifies Lt Col Ray as a Ukrainian commander with the 414th aviation brigade and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Moscow and St Petersburg areas
Ukrainian drones have struck areas around Moscow and St Petersburg, adding to growing disruption in Russia's two largest cities. The reported attacks included explosions near the Russian capital and smoke rising from a warehouse fire on the outskirts of St Petersburg. The incident is the latest sign that the war is increasingly affecting urban areas far from the front line.A witness identified as Svetlana said she heard six explosions in one night while staying at a holiday house on the outskirts of Moscow. She said the property was near one of the city's airports, where drone activity has become a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:33 LONDON
Kuwait says hostile drones hit government facility and property on Bubiyan Island
Kuwait's army said on Saturday that it had destroyed hostile drones in the country's airspace after what it described as an attack targeting several vital facilities. The military said a government facility in northern Kuwait was hit, along with civilian property on Bubiyan Island. It said falling shrapnel caused material damage, but no casualties were reported.According to the army, the drones were detected and intercepted since dawn. The statement attributed the attack to Iran, describing the aircraft as hostile Iranian drones. The military did not give further details on the number of drones involved or the extent of the damage.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
US commander warns troops over phone use amid Iran war
A senior US commander has warned deployed American troops that videos filmed on their phones could help Iran assess attacks in near real time. Admiral Bradford Cooper, who oversees the US military response in the conflict, said footage posted online could reveal whether missiles or drones had hit their intended targets. The warning comes as commanders consider tighter restrictions on device use at some bases across the Middle East.Cooper said the consequences of apparently routine phone use could be serious, arguing that open-source material could be measured in the lives of US service members and civilians in targeted Gulf countries.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
