US Supreme Court lets White House ballroom work continue amid legal challenge
The US Supreme Court has allowed construction of a planned White House ballroom to continue for now, handing President Donald Trump a temporary legal victory. Chief Justice John Roberts lifted a lower-court order that had required work to stop by midnight. The decision means the project can proceed while the underlying litigation continues in lower courts.The project has been challenged by historical preservation groups, who argue the scale of the White House overhaul requires explicit congressional approval. According to the court filings described in the supporting material, the administration asked the Supreme Court to let it complete both the ballroom... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Trump backs White House ballroom project after Supreme Court allows construction to continue
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "We are grateful for the Decision of the United States Supreme Court. The Military/Ballroom Complex being built on the hallowed grounds of the White House, which is so vital for National Security, will be THE GREATEST OF ITS KIND! It is something that Presidents have wanted for 150 years, and that the Military has been seeking for the last 100 years. Construction is under budget and ahead of schedule. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - "Ed Martin has been with me from the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine under renewed attack as Middle East tensions and market jitters deepen
Russian strikes killed civilians across Ukraine, with a hit on a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rig leaving six dead and more than 90 wounded, while separate missile and drone attacks were reported in Pechenihy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Kharkiv as the toll rose further. 🔗 🔗In Kyiv, local authorities said Russian ballistic missile strikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in and around the capital on Thursday, underscoring the scale of the latest wave of attacks. 🔗 Moscow said any peace plan must reflect what it calls the realities on the ground, signalling no shift in its position... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Aug 2026 18:23 LONDON
Trump orders 90-day tariff-free beef import window to cut ground beef prices
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 21 August 2026 at 11:52 BST: "Today, I concluded a deal to substantially lower the price of ground beef for working American families. As everyone knows, under President Biden, beef prices soared at their fastest rate and the American beef herd fell to its smallest size in modern history." "As we work to rebuild this herd and help our ranchers, for the next 90 days, the United States will allow up to 300, 000 metric tons of product for ground beef to be imported with no out of quota tariff. We have... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
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China rejects US wrongful-detention claim over Myanmar scholar Min Zin
China has rejected a United States claim that Myanmar scholar Min Zin was wrongfully detained, saying he is suspected of endangering national security. The dispute centres on Min Zin, who was arrested on June 3 after travelling to Yunnan at the invitation of the Chinese government to attend a conference. Beijing said on Friday that there is no such thing as so-called wrongful detention under Chinese law.A spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the relevant US individual was suspected of engaging in activities that endanger China's national security and had therefore violated Chinese law. The US Department of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
Iran says war should end from a position of power as US ramps up sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the months-long war with the United States should end now, arguing that Tehran is in a position of strength and dignity. His remarks came as Iran's foreign ministry condemned a new US sanctions push as economic terrorism and crimes against humanity. The comments underline a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a time when talks remain on hold and military tensions continue.Pezeshkian said it was better to bring the war to an end now, saying the world recognised what he described as Iran's victory. He accused the United States of attacking schools, hospitals and infrastructure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
US Treasury redesignates Hezbollah as Iranian proxy and sanctions funding network
The United States Treasury has changed Hezbollah's designation to that of an Iranian proxy and imposed sanctions on an alleged funding network linked to the group. The announcement was made on Thursday and marks a further step in Washington's economic pressure campaign against Iran and its allies. The Treasury said the move reflects what it described as Hezbollah's service to the Iranian regime under the command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, particularly its Quds Force.According to the Treasury statement, the new restrictions target 10 people accused of being part of a network that transfers cash to Hezbollah. Washington said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 13:34 LONDON
Iran vows 'devastating' response as US prepares new sanctions briefing
Iran has warned that its response to any new US economic measures would be "devastating" after Washington signalled it was preparing tougher sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran. The warning came as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said details of the planned measures would be announced on Monday, following President Donald Trump's threat of consequences for any country providing a "lifeline" to Iran. Iranian military and parliamentary figures both responded publicly, framing the move as part of a wider economic confrontation.Major General Ali Abdollahi, the chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, said the response would be broad and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Berlin weapons probe, West Bank backlash and fresh tensions from Peru to Hong Kong
German security authorities are investigating a cache of handguns found in a forest near Berlin, saying they believe the weapons may have been intended for assassinations and may be linked to Russia. 🔗International pressure is mounting on Israel over its E1 West Bank settlement plan, after multiple governments and the United Nations condemned the opening of tenders for more than 1,200 housing units in the project. 🔗In southern Peru, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake injured three people and damaged homes, schools and medical centres, prompting emergency deployments as authorities assessed the impact. 🔗Australia has charged a 27 year old dual Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Aug 2026 12:23 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ebola response expands as US pressure on Iran and global tensions mount
The World Health Organization is allocating 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the country faces a worsening outbreak, underlining the scale of the health emergency. 🔗In the Middle East, fighting in Yemen has intensified sharply, with government forces saying they carried out 81 attacks on Houthi positions in the past 24 hours, while the Houthis said they had launched their own strikes. 🔗 The United States has also sent a new carrier strike group to the region to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, adding to the military build up. 🔗Washington is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Aug 2026 08:20 LONDON
Trump touts congressional wins and signals White House legislative team turnover
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I am pleased to nominate Phil Axt to the U. District Court for the District of North Dakota. Phil is the Solicitor General of North Dakota, and has litigated numerous important cases for the State, including challenges to harmful Biden Administration policies. Before becoming a lawyer, Phil attended the U. Military Academy, and served our Country admirably, including deployments to Afghanistan. He is a former Law Clerk to Judge Jennifer Elrod of the Fifth Circuit, and Graduate of Yale Law School. Phil is a true warrior,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 00:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Kyiv hit hard as Middle East tensions widen and markets turn risk averse
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 30, while power cuts hit the capital after damage to buildings and infrastructure. Ukrainian officials said the attack was one of the deadliest on the city in recent months. 🔗In Gaza, a mass funeral was held in Gaza City for at least 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recovered from rubble in several neighbourhoods, as Israeli strikes hit the city for a second day and the death toll rose. The Israeli military also said it would open criminal investigations into the killings of five year old Hind... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Evergrande founder jailed as Hormuz flows jump and regional tensions deepen
A Chinese court has sentenced Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin to life in prison and imposed a larger financial penalty on the property giant, in one of the most significant rulings yet in the country’s debt and fraud crackdown. 🔗Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz rose sharply during a 60 day memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, but the deal expired without a peace agreement, leaving the strategic waterway under renewed scrutiny. 🔗In the occupied West Bank, Human Rights Watch says settler attacks and rapid settlement expansion are driving forced displacement of Palestinians, adding to pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Aug 2026 12:21 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit by deadly strikes as Gaza probes, Iran pressure and market jitters dominate
Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, killing at least nine people as rescue crews continued searching through the rubble and officials warned the toll could rise further. 🔗In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also dismissed senior aide Iryna Mudra amid a fresh corruption investigation, adding to the political strain in Kyiv as the war grinds on. 🔗In the Middle East, the Israel Defense Forces released findings from five internal probes into deadly incidents in Gaza, and said two cases would be referred to military police for investigation. 🔗 Israeli forces also opened criminal probes into the killings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Aug 2026 08:40 LONDON
Trump orders South Korea-US drills cut to five days amid Iran dispute
US and South Korean forces have agreed to cut their annual joint military exercise from 11 days to five after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce the drills. The change came as the exercise was already under way, and it has intensified concern in Seoul about the reliability of US security guarantees. South Korean officials were caught off guard by the announcement, which Trump made on social media just hours before the drills were due to begin.Trump said the exercises sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea and linked his decision to what he described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 03:32 LONDON
Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un later this year amid North Korea nuclear claims
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, adding a new diplomatic dimension to a week already marked by a sharp reduction in joint US-South Korea military drills. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House and said it was important to "get along" with Kim. Trump also repeated an unusually specific claim that North Korea has 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons.The comments came as concern grew among US allies over Washington's approach to the Korean peninsula. Trump did not give details on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 02:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Oil shock, Gaza strikes and Ukraine pressure dominate a tense global news cycle
Fresh attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices higher and deepened fears of a wider regional spillover, after British maritime officials said three ships had been hit in recent days and the US said the waterway remained open despite rising tensions with Iran. Washington also said there were no talks planned with Tehran, while warning of new sanctions and broader economic pressure. 🔗 🔗 🔗The Gulf fallout is already hitting trade and markets, with the United Arab Emirates halting trade, commercial exchange and financial dealings with Iran after a reported missile incident, and separate reporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
Trump says Canada tariff pause is linked to a deal and possible Keystone XL revival
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The most gratifying loss last night was that of a real treasonous creep, Alexander Vindman, to a Radical Left Lunatic, who can't speak or think properly, and who will go down to certain defeat at the hands of Ashley Moody, a truly Fantastic Senator, from the Great State Florida. Vindman, if you remember, was the one who lied about my "Perfect Call" with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, only to find out that the conversation was routinely recorded and proved that I was 100% in the right... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine under pressure as Gulf shipping attacks lift oil and UK inflation rises
Russian attacks killed at least five people and injured 11 in Ukraine on Wednesday, with one of the deadliest strikes hitting a bus in Kherson, while anti corruption pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also intensified as investigators widened probes into lawmakers and presidential advisers. 🔗 🔗Ukraine's anti graft agencies said they had uncovered an alleged laundering group involving a deputy head of the presidential office and other senior figures, adding to the political strain ahead of a parliamentary vote. 🔗Fresh attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have raised alarm over one of the world's most sensitive waterways, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine nuclear strike, Middle East tensions and trade moves dominate the morning
A drone strike near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southeastern Ukraine killed one nuclear specialist and wounded 17 people, underscoring the danger around the site as fighting continues close to critical infrastructure. 🔗In the Middle East, tensions around Iran deepened after Donald Trump said there were no talks planned with Tehran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remained open, even as reports emerged that a projectile hit a ship in the waterway. The United Arab Emirates also imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran after accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at the country. 🔗 🔗Israel's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he exchanged messages with fake Trump aide
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that he exchanged a small number of messages with someone pretending to be Donald Trump's chief of staff. He said the contact was brief and that he quickly became suspicious. Burnham said the matter was reported and that no sensitive information was discussed.The prime minister made the comments during a visit to Wolverhampton in central England. He said he had sent a "few messages" through an unspecified communication channel to a person he believed was Susie Wiles, before realising something was wrong. Burnham said: "No, I'm not, because there was a minimal exchange.Nothing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:38 LONDON
Qusra siege enters second week as families remain trapped in West Bank homes
For more than a week, three Palestinian families in Qusra, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, have remained besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers. The families have been cut off from basic supplies and emergency services, according to the supplied report. The incident has drawn international condemnation and has become a focal point in the wider debate over settler violence in the territory.The report says 15 Palestinians, including two children, are still trapped in their homes in the Ras al-Ain area of Qusra. It adds that on 13 August Israeli forces ordered the families to evacuate, saying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
Canada races to avert looming 50% US tariffs on exports
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to secure a reprieve from 50% tariffs that the United States is due to impose on a broad range of Canadian exports on Wednesday. The talks come as negotiations between the two countries enter the eleventh hour, with Ottawa trying to avoid a new trade shock affecting billions of dollars in goods. The threatened duties would apply to products including electronics, industrial machinery, furniture, dairy products and wine.The tariffs would cover about $20.2bn worth of goods, or roughly 5% of US imports from Canada, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
Syria probes death of former White Helmets rescuer in police custody
Syria has opened an investigation after Mohammed Gamira, a former White Helmets rescuer, died following detention at a police station in Latakia province. Family members and local reports say he was held over a financial dispute and later died in hospital after his condition worsened. The case has triggered public anger and calls for protests in Latakia, with nationwide demonstrations also planned.The Latakia Internal Security Command said it had launched a probe into the events that took place while Gamira was held at the Haffeh police station. The Ministry of Interior's Security Command said the inquiry would examine the circumstances... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 19:36 LONDON
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UK leader Burnham targeted by White House impersonator
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly been targeted by someone posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in a messaging exchange that has raised fresh concerns about official impersonation and communications security. According to the report, Burnham exchanged a few messages with the impostor before becoming suspicious and cutting off contact. He then informed the relevant authorities.The contents of the messages have not been made public, and sources quoted in the report said they were of no significance. A British government spokesperson declined to comment, citing policy on national security matters. The British Embassy in the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 18:33 LONDON
Taliban marks five years in power in Kabul with rally and calls for recognition
Thousands of Taliban supporters gathered in central Kabul on Saturday as the group marked five years since its return to power. The event took place outside a compound housing key ministries, where convoys of cars and pick-up trucks carrying Taliban banners moved through the streets before the main gathering. Heavily armed fighters were stationed around the area while senior officials addressed the crowd.Officials used the anniversary to praise what they described as the "victory of the Islamic Emirate" and to argue that the Taliban had restored security and national sovereignty. They pointed to the absence of large-scale fighting since foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 10:01 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
