Ship seized near UAE coast and headed for Iranian waters, UK agency says
A ship off the United Arab Emirates coast near the Strait of Hormuz has been taken by unknown people and is now heading towards Iranian waters, according to a UK maritime agency.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said the vessel was taken by unauthorised personnel while at anchor 38 nautical miles, or 70 kilometres, northeast of Fujairah.It said the ship was now bound for Iranian territorial waters.The agency did not identify the vessel or say who was behind the seizure.It said it was investigating and advised ships in the area to report any suspicious activity.The incident adds to concern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
HealthSplash owner convicted in $1 billion Medicare fraud conspiracy
A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida convicted the founder and owner of HealthSplash yesterday for his role in a health care fraud conspiracy involving Medicare and other federal benefit programs. According to the source, HealthSplash operated a platform that generated false doctors' orders and prescriptions. Those false records were used to defraud Medicare and other federal health care benefit programs out of more than $1 billion. The case centers on the founder and owner of the company, who was found guilty by a federal jury. The source does not provide the defendant's name, the charges beyond the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 15:33 LONDON
Iran reportedly seizes vessel described as floating armoury in Gulf of Oman
A vessel described as a floating armoury has reportedly been seized by Iranian military personnel in the Gulf of Oman, according to maritime risk management company Vanguard.The ship is said to be bound for Iranian territorial waters.The vessel has been identified as the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan.UK Maritime Trade Operations said the ship was heading towards Iranian territorial waters, while ship-tracking data reviewed by BBC Verify showed it last broadcast its position about 70km north-east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.Vanguard said the ship's operators told it the vessel was being used as a floating armoury to store... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 15:31 LONDON
Ukraine orders pre-trial detention for former Zelensky aide Andrii Yermak in corruption probe
A Kyiv judge has ordered pre-trial detention for Andrii Yermak, the former chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a corruption case that is widening in Ukraine.He is accused of laundering nearly 9 million euros.The order was issued on Thursday in Kyiv, according to the supplied report.Yermak had served as Zelensky's chief of staff until just November.The detention marks a significant step in a case involving one of the president's closest former aides.The allegation centres on money laundering and comes amid a broader corruption probe.The development matters because Yermak was a prominent figure in the presidential administration and his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 15:01 LONDON
WHO says MV Hondius ship operation completed in Tenerife, monitoring to continue
The World Health Organization says the complex international operation to disembark and repatriate passengers from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius has been completed in Tenerife. The agency said the operation concluded after coordinated action involving multiple international parties. WHO publicly praised Spain's leadership in managing the disembarkation and repatriation effort. The source does not provide the number of passengers involved, the timing of the outbreak, or any additional details on the ship's current status. WHO also warned that monitoring and coordination must continue in the coming weeks. The statement indicates the incident response phase has ended in Tenerife, but follow-up international... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 14:02 LONDON
Iranian strikes and blockade paralyse Qatar gas exports
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralysed Qatar's gas engine, according to the supplied report.The disruption is described as a technical bottleneck that could stall exports for years.The row says the damage is severe, but gives no further detail on the specific facilities affected or the scale of the immediate outage.It frames the problem as a current interruption to Qatar's energy sector rather than a broader market shift.The reported impact matters because Qatar is a major gas exporter and any prolonged disruption could affect supply flows well beyond the country.The description points to a recovery process that may be slow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
China gains edge over U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence assessment says
A confidential U.S. intelligence assessment says China has gained a major edge over the United States in several areas of competition, according to a report circulating as President Donald Trump begins a trip to Beijing.The assessment is described as confidential and links the shift to the wider context of the Iran war.The supplied material does not give the specific areas in which the balance has changed.No casualties or direct disruption are mentioned in the available row.The immediate significance appears to be strategic, with the report pointing to changes in the broader competition between Washington and Beijing.The timing matters because the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Senate vote on Iran war powers fails again as GOP opposition grows
A Senate vote to require congressional approval before the conflict with Iran can continue has failed again, even as Republican opposition to the effort appears to be growing.The latest shift came from Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who became the newest Republican to back a move to halt the conflict and force President Donald Trump to seek approval from Congress.The vote is significant because it reflects a widening split within the Republican Party over the administration's handling of the conflict.It also keeps the question of war powers in the centre of the political debate in Washington.The measure was designed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Mexican Sex Offender Sentenced to 30 Months for Illegal Re-entry Into the United States
Saul Castillo-Crespo, 28, an illegal alien from Mexico and a previously convicted sex offender, was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States after deportation. The sentencing was announced by U.S. The source identifies Castillo-Crespo as having previously been deported to Mexico before the illegal re-entry case. No further details were provided in the source on the underlying sex offense, the circumstances of the re-entry, or any additional charges. The only confirmed outcome is the 30-month federal prison sentence. The report does not state any separate public safety incident beyond the conviction and sentencing... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 17:33 LONDON
French prosecutors seek seven-year sentence for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya financing case
French prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy in his appeal trial in Paris over allegations that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election campaign.The request was made on Wednesday during proceedings at the courthouse in the French capital.Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, has denied any wrongdoing.The case remains significant because it involves a former head of state and allegations tied to campaign financing, a matter that has already led to a major legal and political fallout.Sarkozy last year became modern France's first former president to go to jail over the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 17:31 LONDON
U.S. wholesale prices jump in April at fastest pace in four years
Wholesale prices in the United States rose in April at their fastest pace in four years, according to government data released on Wednesday.The increase was measured by the Producer Price Index, which tracks prices received by producers before goods and services reach consumers.The report came a day after consumer prices also showed inflation was surging.The latest reading adds to signs that price pressures remain elevated and may be feeding through the economy more broadly.It also gives markets and policymakers another inflation signal to weigh.The data were described as a further sign of war's economic ripples, linking the price move to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 16:01 LONDON
Wes Streeting quits UK government, paving way for Labour leadership challenge
Wes Streeting has resigned as UK health secretary, sharply escalating the Labour leadership crisis and opening the door to a possible challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.In his resignation letter, Mr Streeting said it would be "dishonourable and unprincipled" to continue in the role.He also said it was now clear Mr Starmer would not lead Labour into the next general election.The move comes as Labour faces mounting internal pressure, with trade union backers reported to have withdrawn support for Mr Starmer and around 90 MPs said to have publicly called for him to go.Any formal challenge would require the backing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 07:00 LONDON
U.S. and Mexican officials deny CIA lethal role in Mexico operation
U.S. and Mexican officials have denied a report that the CIA played a lethal role in an operation inside Mexico earlier this year.The denials followed a CNN claim that the agency had been involved in the assassination of a cartel member.The supplied material does not give further details about the alleged operation, including where in Mexico it took place or who carried it out.The issue is sensitive because it touches on intelligence activity, cartel violence and cooperation between Washington and Mexico City.Any suggestion of a foreign agency taking part in a killing inside Mexico is likely to draw close scrutiny... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
Battle over the Strait of Hormuz leaves safe passage a gamble
Maritime intelligence experts say vessels are moving through the Strait of Hormuz without transmitting critical information meant to keep the waters safe.The warning points to a growing navigation risk in one of the world's most important shipping chokepoints.The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is used by large volumes of commercial traffic.The supplied material says ships are travelling without the safety data normally used to reduce danger at sea.That raises the risk of confusion for crews and other vessels in the area.It also adds to concern over control of the waterway, which the row describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
US attorney general defends subpoenas of journalists over classified leak probe
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has defended the issuing of subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information.His comments came after reports that The Wall Street Journal had received grand jury subpoenas linked to coverage of the war against Iran.Blanche did not name any outlet in a post on X, but said prosecuting leakers who share the nation's secrets with reporters was a priority for the administration.He added that any witness, whether a reporter or otherwise, who had information about the alleged leaks should not be surprised to receive a subpoena.President Donald Trump also criticised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Iranian National in New York Pleads Guilty to Alien Smuggling and CSAM Charges
An Iranian national, Sharon Gohari, pleaded guilty earlier today in federal court in Brooklyn to unlawfully smuggling aliens into the United States and intentionally receiving child sexual abuse material. Prosecutors said Gohari is a naturalized United States citizen who resided alternately in Iran and Nassau County, New York. Over several years, Gohari solicited and received payments from Iranian nationals and others seeking to enter the United States unlawfully in exchange for arranging and facilitating their entry. Authorities said at least one individual whom Gohari aided had associations with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which the United States Department of State... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 22:02 LONDON
Trump signals possible Cuba opening, says U.S. will talk and he is heading to China
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: Marty Makary for having done a great job at the FDA. So much was accomplished under his leadership. He was a hard worker, who was respected by all, and will go on to have an outstanding career in Medicine. Kyle Diamantas, a very talented person, will be put in the Acting position." - "No Republican has ever spoken to me about Cuba, which is a failed country and only heading in one direction - down! Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk!!! In... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
At least nine killed in Pakistan market blast in Sarai Naurang
At least nine people have been killed and about 30 others injured after an explosion at a market in the Pakistani town of Sarai Naurang.The blast was caused by a bomb-laden rickshaw, according to the confirmed report.There was no immediate claim of responsibility.The attack has caused significant casualties in a busy public area, raising immediate security concerns for residents and local authorities.The number of injured suggests the impact extended well beyond those killed.Sarai Naurang is in Pakistan, and the incident adds to concerns about the vulnerability of crowded markets to explosive attacks.The use of a rickshaw as the delivery vehicle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Gunshots heard inside Philippine Senate as ICC arrest standoff deepens
Gunshots were reported inside the Philippine Senate complex on Wednesday as the standoff over Senator Ronald Dela Rosa intensified.He has remained inside the building amid efforts linked to an International Criminal Court case.At least five shots were heard inside the Senate, according to journalists present at the scene.Soldiers with rifles and protective gear were also seen going up the stairs of the building shortly afterwards.Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla said there were no casualties and that the search for the gunmen was ongoing.He said Dela Rosa was safe and with security personnel, while Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 07:00 LONDON
Trump signals possible Cuba opening, says U.S. will talk as he heads to China
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "No Republican has ever spoken to me about Cuba, which is a failed country and only heading in one direction - down! Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk!!! In the meantime, I'm off to China!" - "The Failing New York Times, which is one of the worst newspapers anywhere in the World, and is losing subscribers on an hourly basis, is now at it again. Just like they covered my Landslide 2024 Presidential Election Victory inaccurately, and without shame, constantly making... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
Israeli strike hits rescue operation in Toul, southern Lebanon
An Israeli strike hit an active rescue operation in Toul, in southern Lebanon, while emergency crews were searching a damaged building for survivors.A Lebanese civil defence worker captured the moment of the strike on video.The crews had entered the building as part of the search effort when it was hit.No casualty figures were provided in the supplied material, and it is not clear from the available information whether the rescue operation was halted or whether anyone inside the building was found.The incident is significant because it directly affected an emergency response at the scene of damage, raising the risk to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Settler violence reported in West Bank village of Umm al-Khair
A Palestinian activist in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank has described a pattern of settler attacks that he says are systematic and aimed at forcing Palestinians from their land.Eid Hathaleen, who lives in the village, said the violence was not random but part of calculated attacks on his community.He said civilians and entire families were being deliberately targeted, including schoolchildren.He also said the attacks were taking place with what he described as full support from the military.The account was given in a video report focused on settler violence and the lack of accountability for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Report alleges secret Israeli base was set up in Iraq's Anbar desert
A report has alleged that Israel established a secret military base in Iraq's Anbar province before the war with Iran, with the site used to support air operations.The account says the facility hosted special forces and search-and-rescue units.According to the report, the base was set up last February in the western Iraqi desert.It says the arrangement was intended to deal with the possible downing of warplanes inside Iran.The report says the site was not discovered by Iraqi security agencies but by a shepherd who noticed unusual helicopter movements and gunfire and reported it.That prompted Iraqi forces to launch an urgent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 15:29 LONDON
Taiwan KMT chair Cheng Li-wun outlines peace vision in interview
Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun has outlined her vision for stable peace and cooperation with mainland China in a new interview.Cheng, who leads Taiwan's largest opposition party, also referred to a meeting in April with Chinese Communist Party chief Xi Jinping.She said she is due to travel to the United States in June.The remarks are a fresh political signal on cross-strait relations at a time when ties between Taipei and Beijing remain sensitive.They also come as Taiwan's opposition party continues to define its position on engagement with the mainland.The interview focused on Cheng's broader approach to peace and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
At least 15 killed in car bomb attack on checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
Militants have attacked a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 15 people and wounding three, according to officials.Officials said the assault began with a car bomb at the checkpoint before gunmen stormed the post and opened fire on police.They also said small drones were used in the attack.The checkpoint was hit in northwestern Pakistan, but no further details were given in the supplied material about the exact location or the identity of those killed.The incident is significant because it combines several attack methods in one strike and has caused a high number of casualties at a police post.It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
UK sends HMS Dragon to Middle East for possible Strait of Hormuz mission
The Royal Navy is sending HMS Dragon to the Middle East so the warship can potentially join a future mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.The Ministry of Defence said the deployment is part of "prudent planning" for what it described as a "strictly defensive and independent" role.HMS Dragon is a Type 45 destroyer and one of the Royal Navy's six ships built for anti-aircraft and anti-missile warfare.The warship has recently been in the eastern Mediterranean as part of UK defensive operations there.The move comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains a live flashpoint for global energy supplies.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Greece police seize mystery drone boat armed with explosives
Greek police have seized a mystery drone boat that was reportedly armed with explosives, according to the supplied report.The incident points to a potentially serious maritime security threat.The vessel was described as a drone boat, but no further details were provided in the supplied material about where it was found, who controlled it, or how it was being used.The report also does not say whether the explosives were live, disabled, or removed.No casualties or damage were mentioned in the available information.The immediate police response appears to have been the seizure of the vessel.The case matters because an explosives-laden unmanned boat... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Putin uses Victory Day speech to denounce Nato and justify Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin has used Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow to defend the war in Ukraine and accuse Nato of backing what he called an aggressive force.He made the remarks in Red Square during the annual ceremony marking the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.Putin said Russian forces were carrying out the goals of the "special military operation" and described them as confronting an enemy "armed and supported by the whole bloc of Nato".He also called Ukraine an "aggressive force".The parade was scaled back, with no armoured vehicles or ballistic missiles on display for the first time in years.Military personnel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
Gagandeep Kaur pleads guilty over Louth hit-and-run that seriously injured cyclist
A woman has pleaded guilty at Dundalk Circuit Court over a hit-and-run in County Louth that left cyclist Dr Sean Owens seriously injured.The hearing also heard a victim impact statement from Dr Owens as sentencing got under way.Gagandeep Kaur, 38, of Glenwood, Dundalk, admitted driving without due care and attention causing serious bodily harm, failing to stop and offer assistance, and attempting to pervert the course of justice.The court heard the collision happened on the R132 at Dromiskin on the evening of 6 January 2025.Dr Owens, a former GP, was cycling towards Dundalk when he was struck from behind by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:03 LONDON
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire violations leave at least nine wounded
Russian attacks wounded at least nine people in Ukraine on Sunday, according to Ukrainian officials, on the second day of a three-day truce that both sides have accused the other of violating.The ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump on Friday and was due to begin on Saturday.He said the two sides had agreed to stop all "kinetic" warfare for three days and to carry out a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners each.The latest reported injuries add to doubts over whether the pause in fighting can hold.They also underline how quickly the arrangement has come under strain, even before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Florida prosecutors seek death penalty in fatal Fort Myers hammer attack
Florida prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty against Rolbert Joachin after the fatal hammer attack on gas station clerk Nilufa Easmin in Fort Myers.Joachin, 40, was indicted by a Lee County grand jury over the killing of Easmin, 51, who was working at a gas station when she was attacked on 2 April.Investigators said she confronted him outside the station after he allegedly smashed the windscreen of her car.Authorities said the confrontation escalated into a violent assault captured on CCTV, with Easmin repeatedly struck in the face and head with a hammer.Joachin then fled on foot, prompting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:34 LONDON
Four men found guilty in Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassination case
Four men have been found guilty in the case over the assassination of Haiti's former president, Jovenel Moïse, according to the supplied court report.Moïse, who was 53, was gunned down in his bedroom in July 2021.The verdict relates to one of the most closely watched cases in Haiti's recent political history.The killing triggered years of gang violence and instability in Haiti, and the case has remained a major point of public concern.The supplied row does not give details of the charges, the court venue or the sentences.The outcome matters because the assassination of a sitting president helped deepen an already... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Bodies of woman and newborn found at house in Tipperary
Bodies of a woman and a newborn baby have been found at a house in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, prompting a Garda investigation.The bodies were discovered by a man who went to the house in an estate in the town around lunchtime on Friday.Gardaí and emergency services were alerted and attended the scene.The area has been preserved pending the arrival of the state pathologist.Detectives say they are keeping an open mind and following all lines of inquiry.The case is being treated at this stage as a personal tragedy and handled in a sensitive manner.Gardaí are establishing an incident room, appointing a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:01 LONDON
France sends ambassador back to Algeria in bid to ease tensions
France has returned its ambassador to Algeria in an effort to repair strained relations between the two countries.The envoy had been recalled more than a year ago after ties worsened over France's backing of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.French Deputy Armed Forces Minister Alice Rufo arrived in Sétif, in eastern Algeria, on Friday for ceremonies marking the 1945 repression of mainly Muslim Algerian protesters by French colonial troops.She was accompanied by ambassador Stéphane Romatet, who is resuming his post in Algeria.The move is being presented as a sign of rapprochement between Paris and Algiers.The Élysée said it reflected a determination... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Ireland: Woman avoids jail after laundering money for Drogheda organised crime group
A woman has avoided jail after pleading guilty to laundering more than €34,000 for an organised crime group in Drogheda.Amy Rooney, 31, admitted one money laundering offence linked to an investigation into the funding of the Boylan organised crime group.The court heard the offending took place over eight months between 2020 and 2021.Of the total involved, €17,243 was lodged into Rooney's Revolut account and €17,120 was then transferred into accounts controlled by Keith Boylan and Craig Coyle.Detective Garda Niall McManus told the court the money was laundered at the direction of the group.Rooney, who has an address at Newtown Meadows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:04 LONDON
Parents sentenced over fatal abuse of two-year-old Kol Page in London
A mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to a combined 27 years in prison after being found responsible for fatal injuries to her two-year-old son, Kol Page.The sentencing took place at Southwark Crown Court in London.Zoe Coutts, 35, was jailed for 10 years and Scott O'Connor, 36, received 18 years.Prosecutors said Kol was found not breathing in April 2022 with bruising to his face and an injury to his abdomen.The court heard that the injuries were so severe they were compared with those seen in a serious road traffic accident or a fall from a height onto a hard... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:03 LONDON
Ireland court hears driver was disqualified before fatal Donegal crash
A court in Donegal has heard that a man who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death was already disqualified from driving when he struck and killed Laura Connolly near Lifford in 2021.Sean Connaughton appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court and was also arraigned on charges of failing to remain at the scene of an accident, driving without insurance and driving without a valid licence.The court heard he had presented himself at Letterkenny Garda Station the day after the collision.Ms Connolly, 34, died after being hit by a van on the outskirts of Lifford on 11 July 2021.The court was told... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:03 LONDON
Gaza family learns missing son is alive in Israeli prison
A Palestinian family in Gaza has learned that their missing son, Eid Nael Abu Shaar, is alive and being held in Ofer Prison in Israel.The confirmation came after 18 months in which the family believed he had died.According to the supplied account, Abu Shaar disappeared on 15 December 2024 while looking for work near central Gaza's Netzarim Corridor.His family later searched morgues and hospitals, obtained a death certificate and opened a mourning tent.The breakthrough came when a lawyer phoned to say he was detained in Ofer Prison.The family had also contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross and human... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:02 LONDON
Hong Kong building authorities face scrutiny at Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry
Hong Kong building authorities have come under scrutiny at an inquiry into the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, after a former inspection director said the old supervision system had created a blind spot.Rudolf Lau Fu-kwok, who headed the Housing Bureau's Independent Checking Unit when the fire broke out last November, said the team had followed outdated guidelines and had not carried out on-site audits of renovation works at the estate.He said the earlier mechanism relied on engineering firms to regulate themselves and on residents reporting suspected malpractice.Lau acknowledged this could leave authorities unaware of risks if residents did not know... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:01 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
Iranians near Iraq border cross frontier to get internet during blackout
Iranians living near the border with Iraq's Kurdistan region are crossing into neighbouring territory or gathering at the frontier to get online, as a months-long internet blackout continues in Iran.Residents in border areas say the disruption has left them cut off from news, family members abroad and, in some cases, their livelihoods.The reported blackout is centred on Tehran and has affected tens of millions of people, according to the supplied account.Officials have said the restrictions are justified by security considerations and the need to counter cyber warfare.People in the border city of Baneh, which is about 30 kilometres from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship prompts tracing effort in Canary Islands case
A cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak is heading for the Spanish Canary Islands with 140 passengers on board, as health officials try to trace possible further spread.The case has drawn renewed attention after a second passenger tested positive in a Dutch hospital.The vessel was reported to be carrying passengers towards the islands on Thursday.It emerged that dozens of passengers had disembarked nearly two weeks after a man died on board.The confirmed death and the later positive test have raised concern among health professionals about where the virus came from and whether it may have spread after people left... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 10:31 LONDON
Former SriLankan Airlines chief found dead amid Airbus bribery case
Kapila Chandrasena, the former chief executive of SriLankan Airlines, has been found dead at a relative's home in Colombo, police said.He had been arrested in March in connection with allegations that he conspired to accept a US$16 million bribe linked to the purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft.Police said they were investigating the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding it.No further details were immediately given.The death comes as the Airbus corruption case remains a high-profile matter in Sri Lanka.Chandrasena had reportedly told investigators after his arrest that part of the money had been paid to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 09:01 LONDON
China confirms technical support to Pakistan during last year's war with India
China has confirmed for the first time that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year's war with India.The disclosure came in a state television interview with a Chinese engineer who said he worked at a support base during the conflict.The engineer, Zhang Heng, is from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute.He said the team was focused on providing on-site support and ensuring equipment could perform at its full combat potential.The report also said a Chinese-made fighter shot down at least one Indian fighter during the fighting, including a French-made Rafale.That detail... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
Chinese-owned tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
A Chinese-owned oil tanker has been hit by fire near the Strait of Hormuz, in what is being described as the first known attack on a Chinese oil tanker since the Iran war began.The vessel, JV Innovation, reported a fire on its deck while off the United Arab Emirates coast near Mina Saqr.The Marshall Islands-flagged oil products and chemical tanker remained operational after the incident, with crew still on board.The ship's chief engineer said it was not yet clear who carried out the attack or why.No casualties were reported.The engineer said the bow of the ship was hit and caught... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Philip Caputo, author of Vietnam War memoir A Rumor of War, dies at 84
Philip Caputo, the writer whose Vietnam War memoir A Rumor of War became a widely read account of combat and its effects, has died at the age of 84.The book, published in 1977, drew on his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer.It was described as detailing "the things men do in war and the things war does to them." No further details were provided in the supplied material about where he died or the circumstances of his death.Caputo's memoir is significant because it helped shape public understanding of the Vietnam War through a personal account of military service.The book's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 07:32 LONDON
Ireland seeks evidence over alleged unpaid refunds for Mongolian students
Ireland's Department of Justice has asked three Mongolian recruitment agencies to provide evidence backing claims that six English-language schools in Ireland owe refunds to more than 250 students.The department said in an email last Friday that it wanted copies of correspondence or other information that could substantiate the allegations.The agencies had complained that students were owed sums of up to €3,100 each after paying course fees before visa applications.Under Irish rules, non-EEA students who are refused a study visa should have their fees returned within 20 working days.The agencies say the students have been waiting since the start of this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
Jason Meade found guilty in fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. in Ohio
A former law enforcement officer has been found guilty over the fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. in Ohio, according to the supplied court row.The case centres on Jason Meade, who had been searching for a fugitive when he shot Mr Goodson in 2020.The verdict marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention because it involved an on-duty killing.The supplied material does not give the exact charges, the sentence, or details of the court proceedings.It also does not say when sentencing or any further hearings may take place.The outcome matters because convictions of law enforcement officials in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Thirteen Australian women and children linked to Islamic State return from Syria
Thirteen Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group have returned to Australia from Syria, with arrivals reported in Melbourne and Sydney.The returnees left the Al Roj camp in Syria nearly two weeks earlier.One group landed at Melbourne Airport on Thursday night, while another woman and her child arrived at Sydney International Airport shortly afterwards.The arrivals were described as part of a wider repatriation of Australian women and children with links to former Islamic State fighters.Two of the women who landed in Melbourne have been charged with offences related to slavery.A 32-year-old woman who arrived in Sydney has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 01:59 LONDON
US senators question military role in Israel's Lebanon displacement campaign
Twelve Democratic senators have written to the head of US Central Command, raising concerns about the possible US military role in Israel's use of evacuation zones in Lebanon.The letter says mass displacement orders may breach international law.The lawmakers addressed the letter to Brad Cooper, who leads CENTCOM.They said the practice of declaring evacuation zones has been used to permanently displace people and destroy homes and towns.The senators said such zones do not remove the legal responsibility to determine whether people or civilian facilities are legitimate military targets.Signatories include Peter Welch, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen and Chris Coons.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:34 LONDON
At least five killed in fire at Villahermosa fairground concert in Mexico
At least five people have died after a fire broke out at a crowded fairground concert in Villahermosa, in Mexico's Tabasco state.Local officials said the blaze erupted in the early hours on Thursday at Tabasco Park.The fire started in Warehouse 1, according to the governor of Tabasco, Javier May Rodríguez.He said emergency services brought the flames under control and that an investigation had been launched.Officials said hundreds of people were at the event when the fire began, and many fled the grounds in panic.The governor said he was grateful to members of the public who helped evacuate the area.The incident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:33 LONDON
Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty in federal fraud case
The Southern Poverty Law Center has pleaded not guilty in a federal case in Alabama alleging fraud and conspiracy to launder money linked to its informant programme.The 11-count indictment was filed last month.Prosecutors allege the organisation covertly funneled more than $3m to confidential sources inside extremist groups between 2014 and 2023.They also say officials misled donors about how the money would be used and lied to banks about who owned certain entities.The case is being handled by the US attorney for the middle district of Alabama, which includes Montgomery.Bryan Fair, the centre's interim president and chief executive, said the charges... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
U.S. officials monitor cruise passengers after hantavirus outbreak concerns
U.S. officials in at least five states are monitoring symptoms in seven returning cruise passengers as authorities work to limit a hantavirus outbreak and trace contacts.The states named in the monitoring effort are Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas and Virginia.The row says the passengers have returned and are being watched for symptoms.The response matters because hantavirus can require rapid public-health follow-up when possible exposures cross state lines.The current effort also involves tracing contacts beyond the United States.The incident appears to be linked to a cruise, although the supplied material does not give the ship's name, the route, or where the exposure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:04 LONDON
Dundalk court hears victim impact evidence in extortion sentencing case
A Dundalk Circuit Court hearing has heard victim impact evidence from Drogheda businessman Neil Kelly in the sentencing of three men who pleaded guilty to extortion-related offences.The court was told Kelly had a pipe bomb and bullets left at his front door, and that he was threatened he would "end up like Kevin Lunny".The hearing is taking place before Judge Dara Hayes.Thomas O'Gorman, Francis O'Hanlon and Darren Cole each pleaded guilty to one count of demanding money with menaces.Judge Hayes said their offending formed part of a "greater scheme of extraordinary intimidation" and indicated a custodial sentence was inevitable.The three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:32 LONDON
Three Australian women arrested at Melbourne and Sydney airports after return from Syria
Three Australian women linked to ISIL have been arrested after arriving at airports in Melbourne and Sydney, according to the supplied report.The arrests were made on allegations involving slavery and terrorism.The women were among four women and nine children who arrived from Syria after spending years in al-Roj Camp near the border between Syria and Iraq.The report says the arrests took place at the airports on arrival.No injuries or wider disruption were reported in the supplied material.The immediate focus appears to be on the criminal allegations and the return of the group to Australia.The case matters because it combines counter-terrorism... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:31 LONDON
Martin pays tribute to David Trimble at Queen's University lecture
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has paid tribute to former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble, saying he played a critical role in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement.Speaking at Queen's University Belfast, Mr Martin said the level of personal bravery required was under-appreciated at the time and should not be forgotten.He was delivering the inaugural Lord Trimble Lecture.Mr Martin said Trimble was a figure of great significance in Irish and British history and that his life should be better remembered and understood.The Taoiseach said Trimble had sought to represent his community while also responding to the need to find... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:06 LONDON
London murder trial hears Annabel Rook feared partner was 'on the warpath'
A London court has heard new testimony in the murder trial of Clifton George, who is accused of killing his partner, Annabel Rook, at their home in Stoke Newington last June.Jurors were told Rook had warned in a voice message shortly before her death that he was "on the warpath".The court heard that Rook, 46, sent messages to her sister describing George's behaviour as abusive and saying she no longer felt the relationship was tenable.In one recording played to jurors, she said she feared there would be "more wrath to come".Prosecutors allege George punched Rook, tried to strangle her and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:04 LONDON
Pakistan says US and Iran close to temporary truce
Officials in Pakistan have said the United States and Iran are close to a temporary agreement aimed at halting the war in the Middle East and keeping shipping lanes open while wider talks continue.The reported interim deal could be reached as early as this weekend, according to the Pakistani officials, who said Tehran was reviewing a US proposal.The claim comes after a near breakdown of the current ceasefire earlier this week.The possible agreement has immediate implications for regional security and global energy markets.A partial deal that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz helped push global stocks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
Russia marks Victory Day with scaled-back parade in Moscow
Russia held a reduced Victory Day parade in Moscow on Saturday, with President Vladimir Putin using his speech to frame the war in Ukraine as a "just" war and accuse NATO of supporting Kyiv.The event took place in Red Square and, for the first time in nearly two decades, was held without tanks, missiles or other heavy equipment.A traditional flyover of combat aircraft remained part of the display.Russian officials said the format had been changed because of the "current operational situation" and the threat of Ukrainian attacks.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said additional security measures had been put in place.The parade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
US sanctions Iraq deputy oil minister and Iran-backed militia figures over oil sales allegations
The United States has sanctioned Iraq's deputy oil minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, and three leaders of Iran-backed armed groups over allegations linked to Iranian oil sales and attacks on US personnel.The Treasury Department said the action was taken on Thursday through its Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, as part of efforts to increase pressure on Iran.It said al-Bahadly had used senior roles in Iraq's oil sector to help divert oil products for the benefit of an Iran-affiliated smuggler.OFAC also designated leaders linked to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, saying the groups, together with Kata'ib Hezbollah, were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
US Senate Democrats urge FCC chair to withdraw early ABC licence renewal order
A group of Senate Democrats has asked Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr to rescind an order requiring ABC to apply early to renew eight television station licences.The letter says the move amounts to an abuse of power and raises First Amendment concerns.The licences were not due for renewal until between 2028 and 2031, but the FCC has told ABC to file renewal requests by the end of May.Carr has said the decision is linked to an ongoing investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Disney, ABC's parent company.The senators said the commission cannot act as a censor over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:30 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 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
