Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre kills at least 14 and injures about 120
Ukrainian authorities say at least 14 people have been killed and about 120 injured after a Russian drone strike hit a shopping centre in the central city of Kryvyi Rih. The attack took place during the day and was described by officials as a double-tap strike, with a second drone reportedly hitting after the first impact. The city, which lies about 60 kilometres from the front line, has been repeatedly targeted during the war.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack "absolutely cynical and despicable" and said the second strike came as emergency services rushed to the scene. Local officials said six... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine under renewed attack as Middle East tensions and market jitters deepen
Russian strikes killed civilians across Ukraine, with a hit on a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rig leaving six dead and more than 90 wounded, while separate missile and drone attacks were reported in Pechenihy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Kharkiv as the toll rose further. 🔗 🔗In Kyiv, local authorities said Russian ballistic missile strikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in and around the capital on Thursday, underscoring the scale of the latest wave of attacks. 🔗 Moscow said any peace plan must reflect what it calls the realities on the ground, signalling no shift in its position... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Aug 2026 18:23 LONDON
Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' over national security concerns
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" in a move officials say is intended to curb what they describe as pro-Russian narratives. The decision was announced after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Thursday, according to the culture minister. Officials said the measure is aimed at creating legal grounds to block the content in Ukraine and to press international platforms to restrict its monetisation and distribution.Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna said the sanctions apply to the creators and distributors of the series, including the studio Animaccord. She said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 18:02 LONDON
Russian strikes kill civilians across Ukraine as death toll rises
Russian missile and drone strikes have killed and wounded civilians in several parts of Ukraine, with fresh reports of deaths in Pechenihy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Kryvyi Rig. The attacks also injured people at a border crossing near Odesa and Moldova, according to the supplied reports. The incidents form part of a wider wave of Russian strikes that Ukrainian officials say has continued to hit residential and civilian sites.The latest figures cited in the material say at least 10 people were killed in Pechenihy on Tuesday, while a separate strike killed 15 in Kyiv and three in Zhytomyr on Thursday. Another... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Russian missile strikes kill 17 in and around Kyiv
Russian ballistic missile strikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in and around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, local authorities reported. The source identifies the attacks as Russian missile strikes and places the casualties in and around Kyiv. It does not provide additional details on the targets, the specific sites hit, or any wider damage assessment. The report also does not name any responding agencies, say whether rescue or medical operations were continuing, or give any figures beyond the 17 dead and more than 40 injured. The incident is presented as an active strike event affecting the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
US markets fall as Trump threatens new Iran sanctions and Strait of Hormuz stays closed
The United States and Israel's war on Iran is continuing to unsettle global financial and energy markets, with the immediate pressure now showing up in US trading. On Thursday, US crude oil rose from $86.20 a barrel at Wednesday's close to $86.70, while the US stock market recorded its worst losses in three weeks. The Strait of Hormuz also remained closed to shipping, keeping one of the world's most important energy routes out of use.President Donald Trump has described his threatened campaign against Iran as "economic D-Day" and said Tehran had missed an opportunity to make a deal. In a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
China rejects US wrongful-detention claim over Myanmar scholar Min Zin
China has rejected a United States claim that Myanmar scholar Min Zin was wrongfully detained, saying he is suspected of endangering national security. The dispute centres on Min Zin, who was arrested on June 3 after travelling to Yunnan at the invitation of the Chinese government to attend a conference. Beijing said on Friday that there is no such thing as so-called wrongful detention under Chinese law.A spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the relevant US individual was suspected of engaging in activities that endanger China's national security and had therefore violated Chinese law. The US Department of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
US Treasury redesignates Hezbollah as Iranian proxy and sanctions funding network
The United States Treasury has changed Hezbollah's designation to that of an Iranian proxy and imposed sanctions on an alleged funding network linked to the group. The announcement was made on Thursday and marks a further step in Washington's economic pressure campaign against Iran and its allies. The Treasury said the move reflects what it described as Hezbollah's service to the Iranian regime under the command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, particularly its Quds Force.According to the Treasury statement, the new restrictions target 10 people accused of being part of a network that transfers cash to Hezbollah. Washington said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 13:34 LONDON
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Iran vows 'devastating' response as US prepares new sanctions briefing
Iran has warned that its response to any new US economic measures would be "devastating" after Washington signalled it was preparing tougher sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran. The warning came as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said details of the planned measures would be announced on Monday, following President Donald Trump's threat of consequences for any country providing a "lifeline" to Iran. Iranian military and parliamentary figures both responded publicly, framing the move as part of a wider economic confrontation.Major General Ali Abdollahi, the chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, said the response would be broad and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Eight killed in charter plane crash near remote Alaska radar site
Eight people were killed when a civilian-contracted charter plane crashed in western Alaska near a remote military radar site, according to the United States military. Rescuers who reached the area confirmed there were no survivors after the aircraft went down west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport on Thursday. The plane was a Cessna 441 operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation.A Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said the crash happened at about 20:15 GMT. The National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, said earlier that two pilots and six passengers were on board. Alaskan Command said rescuers landed near the crash... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Australia charges man over alleged transfer of Ukraine military information to Russian-linked contacts
Australian police have charged a 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen with foreign interference, alleging he tried to pass information about Ukrainian military activities to people he believed were linked to Russian intelligence. The case was announced in Brisbane on Friday and centres on claims that the man gathered material while serving with Ukraine's armed forces before attempting to share it with contacts connected to Russia. Authorities say the alleged conduct created a risk to the safety and security of Ukrainian military personnel.Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the investigation, known as Operation Woodcreeper, began in June this year. Police allege... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, injuring three and damaging buildings
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday afternoon, causing damage to homes, schools and medical centres and prompting emergency deployments to affected towns. The quake was felt across a wide area, including the capital, Lima, according to preliminary reports. Authorities said three people were injured in the tremor.The earthquake hit at about 1pm local time and was centred around 40 kilometres northwest of Upahuacho, nearly 800 kilometres from Lima. The United States Geological Survey said the quake had a depth of 99 kilometres, while the Geophysical Institute of Peru put the magnitude at 7.2 and the depth at 108... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:32 LONDON
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Russia says any Ukraine peace plan must reflect realities on the ground
Russia has said it is open to hearing new proposals for ending the war in Ukraine, but only if they reflect what Moscow calls the realities on the ground. The comments came from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov in an interview published on Friday. He said any settlement ideas would need to align with the goals set by the Russian president.Ryabkov said the United States had shown a readiness for constructive dialogue and an understanding of Russia's position. He also said Moscow was ready to listen to any reasonable proposals and ideas that fit its aims. At the same time,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
Russia conducts missile drills near disputed Kuril Islands, prompting Japanese protest
Russia's Pacific Fleet has carried out missile drills near the disputed islands that Moscow calls the Kuril Islands and Japan regards as its Northern Territories. The exercises took place on Thursday from Etorofu, the largest island in the archipelago, and included live-fire launches of Bastion surface-to-ship missiles. Japan responded by lodging a protest over what it described as strengthening military power in the area.According to the reported Russian account, the missiles were fired at simulated enemy vessels and hit all of their targets at a distance of about 300km. The drills were said to include a nuclear-powered submarine and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 06:29 LONDON
Taliban release two UN staff detained in Herat
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have released two United Nations staff members who were detained in the western city of Herat earlier this month. The men were freed on Thursday morning and are understood to be in good health, according to the UN. The organisation said it is continuing to follow up on the case and on the safety of its personnel in the country.The two staff members were detained on 9 August, but the UN said it was not formally notified of the reasons for their arrest and detention. It said it understands that charges against them have been dropped. UN... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
Yemen fighting intensifies as government and Houthis trade attacks
Yemen's conflict has intensified sharply, with government forces saying they carried out 81 attacks on Houthi positions in the past 24 hours. The Houthis, meanwhile, said they launched drone strikes on two targets in Saudi Arabia's Najran province, including Najran airport and an Aramco facility. The exchanges mark one of the clearest signs in months that the country's long-running war may be moving back toward wider confrontation.Government spokesperson Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili said the strikes led to the "neutralisation" of a number of Houthi fighters and field commanders. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the group "successfully" hit the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
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US says it thwarted alleged ISIS-linked plot against New York State Capitol as charges filed
US authorities say they arrested Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, after alleging she planned an attack on the New York State Capitol and sought to obtain explosives. The Department of Justice said Bowie was charged with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organisation, identified in the filings as ISIS. Investigators said the alleged plot was stopped before she was able to act.According to the complaint, Bowie had been communicating with an FBI informant through encrypted apps and allegedly said she wanted help making a bomb. Prosecutors say she identified the state capitol as her target and wrote that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 00:29 LONDON
Bangladesh parliament elects BNP veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president
Bangladesh's parliament has elected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's next president, filling a vacancy created by the early resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin. Alamgir, 78, won the vote on Thursday and was declared the winner after securing 255 votes to 88 against his rival, Oli Ahmed. The presidency in Bangladesh is largely ceremonial, but it remains the formal head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.The result followed a parliamentary contest in which Alamgir stood for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, while Ahmed, 84, represented the opposition side as chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party and a candidate backed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Armed men seize tanker off Yemen and divert it toward Somalia
A tanker has been seized in the Gulf of Aden after six armed people boarded the vessel off the coast of Yemen and took control of it, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. The ship, identified as Seamull and also known as SIBU 1, was reported to be travelling westwards when it broadcast a distress call saying it was being approached by an unauthorised vessel. The incident took place about 136 nautical miles east of Yemen's Al Mukalla, placing it in a major international shipping corridor.UKMTO said it received confirmation that the tanker had been boarded and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
USS George Washington arrives in the Arabian Sea amid carrier rotation concerns
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Arabian Sea as part of a scheduled deployment, according to US Central Command. The move comes as the carrier is expected to replace the USS Lincoln in the Middle East. It also follows renewed scrutiny of the Lincoln after reports of difficult conditions aboard the ship.CENTCOM said on Thursday that the George Washington arrived on Wednesday. The carrier had previously been deployed to the Western Pacific before being sent to the region. The shift leaves the US without an aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific, despite Washington's strategic focus on that area.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
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Myanmar military chief makes first foreign trip to Bangkok in diplomatic push
Myanmar's military chief has met Thailand's top general in Bangkok in what is being described as his first international trip since taking the role. The meeting took place as Myanmar's post-coup leadership seeks to broaden contacts after years of isolation. It also comes amid continuing conflict inside Myanmar and renewed efforts by neighbouring states to manage shared security concerns.Thai military chief Ukris Boontanondha met Ye Win Oo at a Bangkok hotel on Thursday, according to the information provided by Bangkok. The talks focused on cooperation along the countries' 2,400km border, as well as efforts to address the illicit drug trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
Gaza holds mass funeral for 50 Palestinians recovered from rubble in Gaza City
A mass funeral was held in Gaza City on Thursday for at least 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from rubble in several neighbourhoods across the enclave. The ceremony brought together families from multiple areas affected by the war, as search teams continued to look for people still missing beneath collapsed buildings. The burials took place amid continuing recovery work in a territory where many homes and streets remain heavily damaged.The bodies were retrieved from the neighbourhoods of Tal al-Hawa, Zeitoun, Sabra, Sheikh Radwan and Shati, according to the report. The victims included members of the al-Sawafiri, al-Batniji and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
HRW says settler violence and settlement expansion are forcing Palestinian displacement in the West Bank
Human Rights Watch says escalating attacks by Israeli settlers, together with rapid settlement expansion, are driving forced displacement across the occupied West Bank. In a report released on Thursday, the rights group said dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure. It said the pattern is being reinforced by state support for settlers and by the failure to stop repeated attacks.The report accuses Israeli authorities of arming, funding and granting impunity to settlers who carry out the violence. It says settler attacks have increased since the current government took office in December 2022, and that they spiked in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
China Blames U.S. 'Hostile Policy' for Korean Peninsula Tensions After Wang Yi Visit to Seoul
China has blamed the United States for rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula after Foreign Minister Wang Yi met South Korea's national security adviser in Seoul on Thursday. During the meeting, Wang urged South Korea not to take sides between Beijing and Washington and called for what he described as peaceful coexistence with North Korea. The comments came as Seoul also disclosed a higher estimate of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, adding to concern about the security situation in the region.Wang said the fundamental solution to tensions lay in addressing what he called the root causes of the problem and pressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin sentenced to life in prison as fraud fine rises
A Chinese court has sentenced Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin to life in prison and imposed a larger financial penalty on the company in one of the most significant legal outcomes yet from China's property crisis. The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court in Guangdong province said Xu was convicted of crimes including large-scale financial fraud, with political rights revoked for life and all personal property confiscated. The ruling also fined Evergrande Group and its real estate arm a combined 15.82 billion yuan, or about $2.4 billion.According to the court, the offences took place between 2016 and 2021, when Evergrande and Xu were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 10:01 LONDON
Bangladesh holds first contested presidential election in 35 years
Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with voting taking place in the parliamentary chamber in Dhaka. The contest pits the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party's candidate, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, against Oli Ahmed, the nominee of a Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party opposition alliance. The result is expected within hours of the vote, according to the Election Commission.A total of 349 members of parliament are eligible to vote between 08:00 GMT and 11:00 GMT on Thursday. The election was triggered by the resignation last month of Mohammed Shahabuddin, who had been elected unopposed in 2023 as the nominee of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
Heavy rain and thunderstorms trigger flash-flooding fears across the UK
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move across the United Kingdom on Thursday, with forecasters warning of flash flooding and travel disruption in several regions. A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place across northern England and north Wales until 10am, with the wet weather then expected to spread into Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and southern England. The forecast also includes hail, lightning and a sharp drop in temperatures after several weeks of hot, dry weather.The heaviest rain is expected in northern England and north Wales during the morning, where 15mm to 20mm could fall in an hour. Some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 08:03 LONDON
Lebanon, Italy and France discuss future of UNIFIL in Rome as mandate nears expiry
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is due to travel to Rome this week for talks on the future of the United Nations peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, as its mandate ends later this year. The visit, scheduled for Thursday, comes amid efforts by Italy and France to shape a multinational successor arrangement for UNIFIL. The discussions are expected to focus on how international forces could remain in the south if the current mission is not extended.A Lebanese official said Mr Aoun will meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss "the future of the international forces, particularly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:06 LONDON
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Top Zambian opposition figures arrested after election amid insurrection claims
Security forces in Zambia have arrested 11 people, including senior opposition figures, after a raid in the capital, Lusaka, the government said. The arrests came as counting from Thursday's presidential election was still under way, adding a security dimension to an already contested vote. Among those named by officials was Brian Mundubile, the leading opposition candidate, who was found at the scene of the operation, according to the country's top civil servant.Patrick Kangwa said the people detained were linked to what he described as military plans involving foreign nationals and illegal military training camps. He said officers seized weapons, ammunition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
Zambia election counting briefly suspended after reports of intimidation and violence
Vote counting in Zambia's presidential election was briefly suspended after reports of violence at polling stations and alleged theft of ballot papers. International observers said the process was disrupted while votes from Thursday's general election were being tallied. Counting later resumed after the electoral commission said the security threat to the process had been contained.The disruption came as President Hakainde Hichilema sought a second term for the United Party for National Development. His main challenger is Brian Mundubile, a former minister running for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity. Mundubile said the suspension raised legitimate fears and warned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 05:32 LONDON
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USS George Washington departs Vietnam as Middle East carrier rotation nears
The USS George Washington has begun leaving Da Nang, Vietnam, in a move that is expected to send the aircraft carrier toward the Middle East. The ship is widely reported to be the vessel likely to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, although the Pentagon has not confirmed that transfer. The departure comes as the Lincoln remains deployed in the region amid the war involving Iran.The movement was reported on Saturday and follows days of scrutiny over conditions aboard the Lincoln. The carrier has been at sea for more than 266 days without a port stop, which the supplied material describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it the 'Islamic republic of Britain'
The British government has rejected comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing the UK as the "Islamic republic of Britain." A government spokesperson said the remarks were "completely unacceptable" and confirmed that the issue had been raised with the Israeli government. The exchange has added to already strained relations between London and Jerusalem. Netanyahu made the comments during an interview on an army radio podcast, where he also joked that Britain was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons." He linked the remark to a discussion about media coverage of Israel and praised Randolph Churchill, the son of former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 08:02 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
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
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