Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands after Pacific Fleet drills, prompting Japan protest
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited one of the disputed Kuril Islands after watching live-fire naval exercises off Russia's Far East, according to the supplied report. The visit came after he was shown aboard the missile cruiser Varyag, the flagship of the Pacific Fleet, observing drills and an underwater explosion near Sakhalin. Japan responded with a formal protest, saying the trip was unacceptable and reaffirming its claim to the islands.The report says the visit was the first by a Russian president to the Kurils since Dmitry Medvedev went there in 2010. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the move as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
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Russian drone strike hits passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver
A Russian jet-powered Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region on Thursday morning, killing the driver and his assistant. The train was travelling on the Odesa-Dnipro route when it was hit in the Berezivka district. Officials said all 340 passengers were evacuated safely after the attack.Ukrzaliznytsia chairman Oleksandr Pertsovskyi said a monitoring team had detected the drone and ordered the train to stop near a station. He said the drone then made a sudden manoeuvre, leaving the crew too little time to evacuate after the train halted. The locomotive was severely damaged and firefighters were seen extinguishing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Middle East tensions deepen as UK defends tanker seizure
Iranian leaders are weighing how long they can sustain their war with the United States and Israel as economic strain deepens, even as hardline figures talk up control of the Strait of Hormuz and say talks are stalled. Hossein Taeb, head of Iran's Basij paramilitary force, said the waterway is under Iran's control and administration. 🔗 🔗In Lebanon, the government accused Israel of strikes, incursions and demolitions in the south, saying the attacks wounded several people and destroyed homes despite the fragile ceasefire. The report adds to pressure on an already tense border. 🔗In Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Aug 2026 12:06 LONDON
UK defends seizure of Russian shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government has defended the seizure of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel after President Vladimir Putin threatened to respond in kind to Western action against Russian vessels. The tanker, the MT Smyrtos, was intercepted and boarded by Royal Marine Commandos before being taken to anchor off Weymouth. The operation was described as the first of its kind and was linked to sanctions enforcement against vessels accused of helping move Russian oil.According to the confirmed account, the vessel was seized in June and the captain, Ajay Pant, has been charged with breaching Russian sanctions. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
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UN says Ukraine civilian casualties in July hit highest level since 2022
The United Nations said at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July, describing it as the highest monthly death toll since May 2022. The report said the rise came as Russia intensified long-range missile strikes, including a record number of missile launches during the month. It also said Kyiv was among the hardest hit cities, with at least 54 civilians killed there in July.The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission said the number of civilians killed was 30% higher than in June and 70% higher than in July 2025. It said it had verified 16,874 civilian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Pentagon says AUKUS submarine deal is 'full steam ahead'
A senior Pentagon official has said the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme is moving "full steam ahead" after a review of the deal. Elbridge Colby, the US under secretary of war, said the department was "very pleased" with progress and described the arrangement as an historic undertaking for both countries, especially Australia. His comments came during an Asia-Pacific press briefing on Thursday.Colby said the review had produced "a roadmap for the success of the AUKUS program". He added that the United States had "no better ally" than Australia and said the two countries shared a "deep alignment of thinking" on collective... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets swing on oil and gold
Ukraine and Russia traded fresh long range strikes on Black Sea infrastructure, with a Ukrainian attack hitting Novorossiysk grain terminals and a Russian Black Sea naval base, while Moscow said it was redirecting cargo flows to other ports after casualties rose. 🔗 Russian forces also struck the port of Izmail in southern Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging infrastructure and starting a fire, as Kyiv warned of an interceptor shortage. 🔗Ukraine’s drone campaign inside Russia has intensified, with near daily strikes since June reported against oil refineries and other targets deep in Russian territory. 🔗 The attacks underline the widening economic and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Aug 2026 08:20 LONDON
European Markets Open Mixed as Gold Surges, DAX Leads Gains and Paris Lags
Executive summary: European equities opened mixed, with Germany’s DAX outperforming while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 slipped. Gold extended a sharp rally above $4,400, Brent crude firmed, and the yen weakened against the dollar, pointing to a session shaped by commodity strength, currency moves and a cautious risk tone. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine's Izmail port amid interceptor shortage
Russian forces have struck port infrastructure at Izmail in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, causing damage and starting a fire, according to local authorities. Emergency crews were sent to the scene to try to extinguish the blaze. The attack hit a strategically important port on the Danube near the Romanian border, adding to pressure on Ukraine's transport and export routes.The Izmail Regional State Administration said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app early on Thursday that the strike damaged port infrastructure. It did not immediately provide a full assessment of the damage or say whether anyone was hurt. The port... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Calls grow to sanction Russian officials accused of taking Ukrainian children from occupied areas
Calls are growing for the UK to sanction two Russian officials accused of helping remove Ukrainian children from occupied territory and subjecting them to political indoctrination. The allegations centre on Marina Peschanskaya and Anton Demidov, who are described in the supplied material as playing key roles in the transfer and ideological shaping of children from seized areas of Ukraine. The issue has resurfaced through a new exhibition in central London highlighting alleged crimes linked to figures associated with the Kremlin.According to the material, Peschanskaya is the head of the children's rights watchdog in Sevastopol, in occupied Crimea, and has spoken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 06:33 LONDON
Oil spill from tanker off Oman reaches mainland beaches
Oil leaking from the tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman's mainland coast, with authorities saying beaches at Ras Madrakah have been contaminated. The spill, which began after the vessel ran aground off Oman in June, is also threatening the southern coast of Masirah Island. Officials said the incident is now affecting a wide stretch of coastline and remains under active monitoring.Oman's Environment Authority said up to 40 kilometres of coastline have been affected by oil pollution, while oil is expected to reach parts of Masirah Island in the coming hours. The authority said specialised teams are continuing monitoring, follow-up and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 06:00 LONDON
Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya
An Israeli air strike has killed one person and wounded five others in northern Gaza, according to local authorities. The strike hit a three-wheeled tuk-tuk near the Western Roundabout in Beit Lahiya on Wednesday. The dead man was identified as Mohanad Saada, and his body was taken with the injured to al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.Gaza's civil defence agency said Saada was part of a municipal maintenance team returning from work repairing a water well damaged in earlier military operations. Civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said Israeli airstrikes and assassinations had almost completely stopped for more than a week before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Van driver jailed after cannabis smuggling run via Belfast port
A Lithuanian van driver, Paulius Andrulis, 37, has been jailed after the National Crime Agency said he used a van to smuggle cannabis worth GBP 220,000 into Northern Ireland and across the border to the Republic of Ireland. He was arrested at Belfast port on 15 June 2025 after arriving on a sailing from Cairnryan port in Scotland. Border Force officers questioned Andrulis about his movements and he said he was delivering a hot tub to an address in Mullingar in the Republic of Ireland. A search of the vehicle uncovered a purpose-built hide in the roof containing 27.5 kilos... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Ukraine strike hits Novorossiysk grain terminals and Russian Black Sea naval base as casualties rise
The Russian agriculture ministry said it was working to redirect cargo flows to alternative ports after a large Ukrainian drone and missile attack on Novorossiysk damaged two major grain export terminals and hit the city's Black Sea naval base. Local officials said three people were killed, including an eight-year-old child, and 24 others were injured in the overnight strike. The attack also triggered repeated explosions across the port city, according to the supplied report.Ukraine's president said Kyiv had launched rockets, jet drones and naval drones in what he called a "unique operation" against the Russian base. He said the fleet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Hormuz tensions deepen as Iran, US and Russia drive a volatile global day
Iran kept the Strait of Hormuz closed and linked any reopening to US demands, while President Donald Trump repeated his claim that the United States has total control of the waterway and will keep it shut. Transit through the strait fell to a one week low, with only eight vessels crossing, underlining the pressure on one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. 🔗 🔗 🔗US forces also stepped up pressure at sea, with Central Command saying a Navy MH 60 helicopter fired missiles into the engine room of the Panama flagged M/V Vela Nova after repeated warnings were ignored.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Aug 2026 18:25 LONDON
Russia economy under strain as deficit widens and strikes deepen
Russia's economy is showing fresh signs of strain as a widening budget deficit and deeper Ukrainian strikes test its resilience. A new report says growth is expected to slow to its weakest pace since 2022, even though Moscow has so far withstood years of Western sanctions and war spending. The picture is complicated by a separate windfall from higher global energy prices linked to the war in the Middle East, which has lifted Russian oil revenue.The report says the budget deficit is widening and that Ukrainian strikes are reaching deeper into the economy. It also says Russia still has more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 17:05 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as oil and metals surge, DAX outperforms while FTSE 100 slips
Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with Germany’s DAX extending gains while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 finished lower. The biggest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all rallied sharply, while the euro eased against the dollar and sterling held firmer. The pattern points to a market balancing stronger inflation-sensitive commodity prices against uneven equity performance and a softer risk tone in parts of Europe. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: North Korea fires second missile as Trump confirms secret plane swap
North Korea has launched a second ballistic missile in less than a week, with the test detected from the Wonsan area early on Wednesday local time, just ahead of planned US South Korea drills. 🔗Donald Trump has confirmed he secretly changed aircraft during travel linked to a NATO summit in Turkiye after what he described as an Iran threat, adding a fresh security twist to his overseas movements. 🔗In Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has narrowly won the Democratic gubernatorial primary, edging out state lawmaker Francesca Hong in a close race for the party nomination. 🔗In the Gulf, Space42,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Aug 2026 12:18 LONDON
Germany approves draft law to expand spy agency powers after recent attacks
Germany's government has approved a draft law that would lift many of the postwar restraints on the country's intelligence agencies. The move comes after two recent security incidents that have intensified pressure on ministers to show they can respond more effectively to modern threats. The bill still needs parliamentary approval before it can take effect.Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the changes would turn the intelligence services into "genuine secret services" and give them the operational capabilities needed to confront modern state terrorism and extremist groups. He said Germany should be able to operate on an equal footing with partner services... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 12:07 LONDON
Wisconsin Democratic governor primary narrowly won by David Crowley
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has narrowly won Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, edging out state lawmaker Francesca Hong in a race that remained too close to call until late counting. With 94% of votes counted on Wednesday morning, Crowley held 39.9% of the vote compared with Hong's 39.5%, leaving the margin at less than one percentage point. The result sets up a November general election contest against Republican US Representative Tom Tiffany.The primary was held on Tuesday and became one of the tightest contests in Wisconsin's Democratic field. Crowley was endorsed by Governor Tony Evers, while Hong campaigned as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Trump confirms secret plane swap after alleged Iran threat during NATO summit travel
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly changed aircraft during travel linked to a NATO summit in Turkiye after what he described as a potential assassination threat from Iran. He said the move was made on the advice of the Secret Service and the military, and that he complied with their instructions. The aircraft change took place on 8 July and was not disclosed publicly at the time.Trump told reporters that he was moved between planes in a catering truck in Ankara, while journalists and top aides remained on the original aircraft. He said the plane he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East shipping crisis deepens as Colombia quake toll climbs and North Korea fires missile
Rescue teams in Colombia are still searching for survivors after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake killed 216 people, with the death toll continuing to rise as emergency crews work through the wreckage. 🔗In the Middle East, oil prices climbed again as renewed attacks on shipping sharpened fears over the Strait of Hormuz and other vital maritime routes. Iran's top security official said the strait will stay closed unless the United States meets Tehran's conditions, while the US military said it disabled a Panama flagged ship near an Iranian port after repeated warnings were ignored. 🔗 🔗 🔗The maritime violence widened further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as energy and metals surge, DAX leads gains while FTSE slips
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 advanced while the FTSE 100 edged lower. The biggest moves were in commodities, with Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all posting sharp gains, a backdrop that points to renewed inflation pressure and a stronger defensive bid. FX was also active, with USD/JPY higher and the pound firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman as he returns to the United States
Russia has freed former US Marine Robert Gilman, who had been detained since 2022, and he has now returned to the United States for medical care. The release was described by US officials as being on humanitarian grounds after discussions involving President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. Gilman arrived at Dulles airport near Washington on a State Department plane before continuing on to a rehabilitation centre in San Antonio, Texas.US officials said Mr Putin approved a pardon for Gilman and that Russia did not seek any concessions in return. Mr Witkoff said Gilman could now return to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 08:01 LONDON
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Ukraine says it has sent new proposals to the United States on ending war with Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has handed the United States new proposals aimed at ending the war with Russia. He made the announcement in a nightly video address on Tuesday, saying the plan had been conveyed to the American side. The statement comes as both Ukraine and Russia have suggested that US negotiators may soon visit their countries.Zelenskyy said Washington could help strengthen Ukraine's defences, especially its air defences, while increasing pressure on Moscow to prepare for an end to the war rather than prolonging it. He did not disclose the contents of the proposals. The war began in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 07:02 LONDON
Houthis blamed for deadly Bab al-Mandeb cargo ship attack as death toll rises to six
Yemen's internationally recognised government says a Houthi attack on the Egyptian-owned cargo vessel Tihamah in the Bab al-Mandeb strait killed at least six people and wounded 10 others. The strike, which officials described as a double-tap attack, is the latest escalation in a key maritime corridor linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. It also marks the first shipping deaths linked to the Houthis since the wider conflict involving Iran intensified, according to the supplied reports.Yemen's Transport Ministry said three Pakistani nationals and one Indonesian national were among those killed after the Houthis fired three ballistic missiles at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
Trump says Russia has released American ex-Marine Robert Gilman after talks with Putin
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: Mehmet Oz announced that Medicaid will NO LONGER fund gender transition surgeries and hormones for minors. We are not going to pay for our innocent children to undergo these barbaric surgeries and practices, which result in unthinkable and irreversible harm to their young bodies. Thanks to our strong position and pressure on this issue over the past year and a half, dozens of U. S. hospitals have already ended this so-called "gender-affirming care, " and we expect many more to follow. Just think about all of the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 03:00 LONDON
Baltic defence startups race to build low-cost tools against Russian hybrid threats
Startups in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are developing defence technologies aimed at countering what they see as a growing Russian hybrid threat. The companies are focusing on rapid innovation in areas such as drones, autonomy, cybersecurity and electronic warfare. Their work comes as the war in Ukraine continues to reshape military technology and battlefield tactics.The reported effort is being driven by the view that smaller firms can move faster than traditional defence contractors. One defence researcher cited in the report said startups are often able to develop technologies quickly and provide niche solutions that larger companies do not usually address.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Deadly conflict, disasters and political shocks dominate a grim global day
Yemen's government says four crew members were killed when a small cargo ship was hit in the Red Sea, in an attack it blames on the Houthis, underlining the continuing danger to shipping in the waterway. 🔗In Gaza, health reporting said miscarriages have tripled between January and June as pregnancy care worsens amid displacement and shortages, while Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15 point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US led Board of Peace, deepening his public dispute with Donald Trump. 🔗 🔗Ukraine and Russia kept up overnight strikes, with President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Moscow of using North Korean missiles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 18:20 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia strike kills six in Zaporizhzhia as Syria court sentences Assad in absentia
Russian strikes killed six people and wounded 19 in Zaporizhzhia, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying North Korean missiles were used in the overnight attack. 🔗In Syria, a court sentenced ousted former president Bashar al Assad to death in absentia, along with his brother Maher al Assad and cousin Atef Najib, in a case linked to the crackdown on the 2011 uprising. 🔗Iraq's semi autonomous Kurdish region said it has been hit more than 1,000 times by missiles and drones since the regional war began in February, underlining the scale of cross border pressure it says it faces. 🔗In Britain, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
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M25 closed in both directions after major fire near St Albans raises explosion risk
A large fire at a commercial premises near the M25 in Hertfordshire has forced the motorway to close in both directions on Tuesday morning. The closure affects the stretch between junction 22 at St Albans and junction 21A, after emergency crews reported a risk of secondary explosions. Smoke and debris were also affecting the carriageway, according to the road operator.National Highways said the incident involved a significant fire at a commercial site close to the motorway. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed 15 fire appliances to the scene to tackle the blaze. The fire service said it was responding at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ebola spreads in Congo as Middle East tensions, Ukraine strikes and oil risks mount
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is still spreading, with health teams struggling to keep pace as the response lags behind the virus. 🔗In the Middle East, violence has widened on several fronts, with Houthi forces launching ballistic missile attacks on al Makha and Marib in Yemen, while UN peacekeepers said Israeli forces fired 455 projectiles into south Lebanon and breached Lebanese airspace 97 times over the same period. 🔗 🔗Gaza diplomacy also remains stalled after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected a 15 point peace plan drafted by the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil and precious metals surge, FTSE slips while DAX and CAC edge higher
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 slipped while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 posted modest gains. The biggest moves were in commodities, with Brent crude jumping nearly 8%, gold surging above $4,400 and silver and natural gas also rallying sharply. FX was firmer for the euro and sterling against the dollar, while USD/JPY pushed higher, adding to the cross-asset signal that inflation and geopolitical risk are back in focus. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
UK MoD says no breach after Chinese-made component found in Royal Navy drones
The Ministry of Defence says there is no evidence of a data or systems breach after a Chinese-made component was found in new Royal Navy sea drones during a routine cyber vulnerability assessment. The issue involved K3 Scout surveillance drones, whose cameras were found to have sent a heartbeat communication, or squark, to a Chinese IP address. The MoD said its testing did not find any sign that data or systems had been accessed, compromised or transmitted externally.The assessment was carried out on drones bought by the Royal Navy for surveillance work, and the supplier, Kraken, said it had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Netanyahu rejects US-led Gaza peace plan as Trump defends ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US-led Board of Peace, sharpening a public dispute with Washington over the next stage of the conflict. The plan links an Israeli military pullback to the disarmament of Hamas and the creation of a new Palestinian governing body. On Monday, United States President Donald Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu remained "very good" despite the disagreement.Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Israeli army would not withdraw until Hamas was "genuinely disarmed" and vowed that Israel would continue to counter threats against its forces and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
Russia bars Yabloko from parliamentary elections after Supreme Court ruling
Russia's Supreme Court has barred Yabloko, the country's only registered anti-war party, from contesting next month's parliamentary elections. The ruling removes the party from the ballot for the September vote and comes after a case brought by Rodina, a pro-Kremlin nationalist party. Supporters gathered outside the Moscow courthouse as the hearing ended, and many chanted "Shame!" when the verdict was announced.Judge Vyacheslav Kirillov said the court had granted claims seeking to annul the registration of Yabloko's federal list of candidates for the State Duma. The case accused the party of publicly supporting an extremist organisation through material on its website... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Europe braces for another intense summer heatwave as warnings spread across the continent
Much of Europe is facing another intense summer heatwave, with warnings already in place in parts of Britain and France and high temperatures forecast across several other countries. The latest spell is expected to push temperatures into the mid-30s Celsius in some areas, while dry conditions are also worsening fire risk in the south of the continent. The developing episode is affecting a wide stretch of Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean and into central Europe.In the United Kingdom, the Met Office said the summer's fifth hot spell was about to take hold, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 15:36 LONDON
Counter-terror inquiry reopened into incendiary device at Nigel Farage's home
Counter-terror police in London have reopened an inquiry into an incident at Nigel Farage's home in April 2025, after a new line of inquiry was identified. The case involves what Farage described as a lit incendiary device being pushed through his letterbox at his London property. Police have also referred themselves to the police watchdog over how the original investigation was handled.Farage said at a press conference on Monday that the incident was directly linked to the murder of Ann Widdecombe, although he said he could not say more at this stage. He also said counter-terrorism officers had made mistakes,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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British couple held in Iran end hunger strike after months of protest
A British couple jailed in Iran have ended hunger strikes they had maintained for 93 and 84 days respectively, according to their family. Craig and Lindsay Foreman were detained in January 2025 while travelling through Iran on a motorcycle journey from Europe to Australia. They were later sentenced to 10 years in prison in February after being accused of espionage, an allegation they deny.The family said the couple began refusing food in May after prison authorities stopped them from calling relatives. It said the protest was also about wider treatment of prisoners, not only their own case. The latest fast... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 13:04 LONDON
North Korea-linked Kimsuky group accused of using AI in spear-phishing attacks
A South Korean cybersecurity firm says the North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky has been using artificial intelligence to support spear-phishing attacks against military, diplomatic and academic targets. The report says the group has been creating malicious files disguised as legitimate documents, including research reports and invitations. It says the activity has been taking place since 2026.The firm, Genians, said the group has used AI-generated documents in a pattern of attacks and has relied on offline tools including Ollama, GPT-4All and Msty. According to the report, those tools allow large language models to run without an internet connection, which can make... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
Nigerian army rescues 33 kidnapped travellers in Zamfara state
The Nigerian army says it has rescued 33 people who were kidnapped by armed men while travelling through Zamfara state in north-western Nigeria. The hostages were taken in the Tsafe area on Saturday afternoon, according to the military. Troops and police moved in after hearing about the abduction and intercepted the kidnappers while they were moving the victims to another location.Army spokesman Lt-Col Aliyu Danja said the kidnappers fled into nearby bush after coming under fire from the security forces. He said it was not clear where the abductors had been taking the hostages when they were intercepted. The army... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Drones spotted over German military base days after Leipzig airport bomb case
Two drones were spotted over a military base in western Germany on Thursday evening, in an incident now being examined alongside a separate airport security case in Leipzig. The base is in Mechernich, near Bonn, and German armed forces confirmed the sighting. The episode has added to concern about unmanned aircraft appearing near sensitive sites in Europe.A spokeswoman for the Bundeswehr Joint Force Command said military police were deployed to the site before the matter was handed over to local police. German media reports said the base reportedly houses components and spare parts used to maintain US-made Patriot air-defence systems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
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Trump-linked Greenland oil project moves drilling equipment without authorization
A company tied to allies of Donald Trump has transferred drilling equipment to Greenland without authorisation, according to a government notice cited in the supplied material. The move is linked to a planned oil project in the remote Jameson Land area in the east of the territory. First drilling is scheduled for October, raising fresh attention on Arctic resource development and local opposition.The company, White Flame Energy, was said to have moved packed and stored drilling equipment from Tasiilaq to Nerlerit Inaat without permission from the local authorities. Greenland's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources was informed of the transfer,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 17:36 LONDON
Royal Navy reports surge in Russian warships and shadow-fleet activity near UK waters
The Royal Navy says it has seen a sharp rise in Russian naval activity around UK waters, with patrols tracking warships and shadow-fleet tankers in the Dover Strait, the North Sea and the North Atlantic. The latest report says operations to monitor Russian vessels rose by 25% in July compared with the same month last year. It also says British patrol vessels were deployed to follow Russian frigates escorting tankers linked to sanctions evasion.According to the report, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn monitored the Russian ships Neustrashimy and Admiral Grigorovich during the month. HMS Tyne also tracked Neustrashimy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Ukraine warns of winter power crisis as Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the country could enter winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people in the Kyiv region, including a three-year-old child. He made the remarks during a visit to Belgrade, where he said the latest attacks and shelling of frontline communities had killed 13 people in the previous 24 hours. The comments came as Ukraine continued to report damage from intensified long-range strikes on its energy system and civilian areas.Zelensky said Russian missiles were being used to make life unbearable for Ukrainians and again called for stronger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Ukraine says 40-day strike campaign hit Russian oil and gas infrastructure
Ukraine says it has completed a 40-day strike campaign against targets inside Russia, claiming at least 100 successful attacks over the period. The campaign, which Kyiv says was ordered by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 26 June, was described as an effort to bring the war deeper into Russian territory and press for an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The reported strikes included attacks on oil and gas infrastructure and a refinery in Omsk, far from the front line.According to Ukraine's Security Service, the campaign ended this week after the series of long-range attacks. One of the most notable incidents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:34 LONDON
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, target free trade deal by year-end
Serbia and Ukraine have agreed to deepen economic cooperation and aim to finalise a long-stalled free trade agreement by the end of the year. The commitment was announced in Belgrade after Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the final day of a two-day visit. It was Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia since taking office in 2019.At a joint news conference, Vucic said Serbia would support Ukraine's bid to join the European Union and continue backing Ukraine's territorial integrity, including areas seized by Russia since 2014. He also said Serbia would help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
Pentagon commits $560m to NSW scandium project in strategic minerals push
The US Department of War has announced a $560 million investment in an Australian scandium project in central western New South Wales. The deal covers Sunrise Energy Metals' Syerston project near Fifield, about 350 kilometres north-west of Sydney, and gives the US a right of first offer on output. The announcement was made on 8 August and was presented as part of a wider push into critical minerals.Scandium is used in aerospace, defence and automotive applications, and the project is being promoted as a potential new primary source of the metal. Sunrise Energy Metals says Syerston aims to become the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 06:02 LONDON
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US Senate passes Russia energy sanctions bill as House vote is delayed
The US Senate has passed a tougher sanctions package aimed at Russia's energy revenues, adding fresh pressure on a central source of funding for Moscow's war effort in Ukraine. The bill passed by 86 votes to 11 and now moves to the House of Representatives, where a vote is not expected until at least early September because of the congressional summer recess. The legislation is framed as a way to increase economic pressure on Russia while also targeting the maritime networks used to evade existing embargoes.The measure, called the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, would impose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
Houthi attacks kill at least 10 in Yemen's Marib as fighting intensifies
Houthi attacks in Yemen's Marib province have killed at least 10 people, including eight members of government forces and two civilians, according to officials and a military source cited in the supplied material. The strikes hit the oil-rich province on Friday and were reported to have affected both military positions and civilian areas. The violence marks a further escalation in a region that has been relatively stable under a truce that began in 2022.A Yemeni military source said 12 others were wounded in the attacks on government forces, while the health minister for the Saudi-backed government said shelling struck residential... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
US push for Hormuz naval coalition stalls as Europe hesitates
The United States is still trying to assemble an international naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz, but key European partners appear reluctant to move ahead. The effort is aimed at escorting vessels through the strategically vital waterway, where disruption has continued to strain the global economy. According to the supplied material, the United Kingdom and France had previously left open the possibility of taking part, but now seem unwilling to proceed without clearer conditions.The reporting says Washington has spent months promoting the idea of a coalition to secure shipping in the strait. It adds that the plan was first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
US pays RWE $1.2bn to abandon offshore wind projects and shift investment to gas
The US Department of the Interior has reached a $1.2bn deal with German energy company RWE under which the firm will abandon its offshore wind projects in American waters. The agreement covers leases off the coasts of California and Louisiana, as well as in the New York Bight. RWE said it sees no path forward to permit the projects in the US for the foreseeable future.Under the deal, RWE said it will redirect the payout into conventional energy projects in the United States. The company said $900m of the sum will go towards a liquefied natural gas export terminal project... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Ukraine volunteer team recovers bodies from front line in refrigerated van amid war
A Ukrainian volunteer team is recovering bodies from the front line and transporting them home in a refrigerated van, according to a report describing the work of a crew led by Mark Zydga. The team operates across areas affected by the war with Russia, where it says it must move through dangerous zones to collect the dead. The account says the volunteers are now focused on returning fallen soldiers to their families after first beginning as an evacuation group for civilians.Zydga, who is 27, said the crew has to deal with the smell of the bodies, damaged remains and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 07:30 LONDON
UK Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from new social housing tenancies in England
The Conservatives have announced a proposal to end new social housing tenancies for foreign nationals in England if they win the next general election. The party also said some current tenants would be required to leave, in a move it says would free up homes for British families. The announcement comes amid a wider political argument over immigration and housing in the UK.Under the plan, new tenancies would be restricted to UK nationals and people with EU settled status. The party said current tenants who are foreign nationals would be affected in some cases, including single people who are not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Heathrow runway reopens after grass fire causes delays and cancellations
A grass fire near Heathrow Airport briefly closed one of the airport's runways on Thursday evening, disrupting flights at the UK's busiest air hub. The fire affected the Southern Runway and led to delays, cancellations and some diversions to other airports. Heathrow later said both runways were fully operational again after the incident was brought under control.Firefighters were first called at 17:37 local time, according to the London Fire Brigade. Crews found flames burning through around one hectare of grassland near the runway and had the fire under control by 18:07. The brigade said it was supported by the airport's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
US-Iran negotiations remain stalled as Vance says agreement will take time
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said any agreement with Iran will take time, as Washington continues to face frustration over efforts to end the war and address nuclear issues. In an interview on Thursday, Vance described Iranians as "extraordinarily difficult" and said the diplomatic process was being slowed by what he called the fragmented nature of Iran's system.His comments add to signs that the talks remain unsettled despite pressure for progress. Vance said the United States is frustrated with the pace of negotiations and that any deal, particularly one involving Iran's nuclear programme, would be a lengthy process. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
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 Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 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
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
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
