Guinea-Bissau votes on constitutional overhaul strengthening presidency
Voters in Guinea-Bissau are deciding whether to approve a new constitution that would significantly strengthen the presidency and reshape the country's electoral system. The referendum is taking place on August 30 and is being watched closely because it could alter how power is shared between the head of state, parliament and the prime minister. It comes nine months after the military seized power and installed General Horta Inta-A Na Man as transitional president.The draft constitution was approved by the National Transitional Council on January 13, 2026, after the November 26, 2025 coup that interrupted the electoral process. The military takeover... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 04:32 LONDON
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Trump says US-Venezuela oil deal would give Washington majority control of reserves
Trump said the agreement was reached through a partnership with private business and would give the United States majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves. He said the arrangement would substantially lower gas prices for Americans and described it as a historic transaction. Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez welcomed the deal, which is expected to bring about $209bn to the state treasury.The announcement follows weeks of negotiations and comes as Venezuelan officials prepare to sign agreements next week granting new oil exploration and production rights to several companies, particularly US firms. Trump said Secretary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
US-Venezuela oil talks advance amid backlash over reported stake in major fields
Reports that the United States is in advanced talks to secure a direct stake or long-term access to Venezuelan oilfields have triggered sharp criticism from opposition figures and other detractors. The discussions are said to cover more than a dozen fields, including assets in the Orinoco Belt and Lake Maracaibo, two of the country's most important producing regions. The reported structure would go beyond a routine commercial arrangement and could give American interests a lasting role in one of the world's largest crude reserves.According to the supplied reports, one proposal under discussion is a 100-year lease on several oilfields, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 17:59 LONDON
US judge blocks Trump mail-voting restrictions again as midterm ballots near
A United States federal judge has again blocked new Postal Service rules tied to President Donald Trump's effort to limit voting by mail. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a 14-day order late on Thursday, hours after the Postal Service said the measures had taken effect. The ruling comes just as the first ballots for the November midterm elections are due to be sent out in about a week.The disputed rules would require states to submit approved voter lists and follow new ballot-formatting requirements before the Postal Service can deliver voting slips. In her order, Talwani said states have neither the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 12:31 LONDON
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Zambia opposition leader questioned over treason after disputed election
Zambia's main opposition leader, Brian Mundubile, has been questioned by police over alleged treason after the country's disputed presidential election. His running mate, Makebi Zulu, is also in police custody, according to the Zambia Police Service. The case comes as President Hakainde Hichilema prepares to begin a second term after winning the vote.Police said the two men were interviewed by officers alongside their lawyers and that "warn and caution" statements were recorded, a step that can come before formal charges. Authorities did not immediately give further details about the allegations behind the treason investigation. State media reported that Mundubile surrendered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
DRC constitutional battle over 2028 succession intensifies amid reform push
President Felix Tshisekedi's reform agenda is fuelling a political battle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over what will happen when his current mandate ends in 2028. The dispute centres on whether constitutional change could eventually affect the rules governing presidential succession and term limits. It is unfolding in Kinshasa while the country is also dealing with an armed rebellion in the east.Under the current constitution, the president is elected for five years and may be renewed once, while the number and length of presidential terms are protected from constitutional revision. Tshisekedi said in May that he had not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
US Supreme Court clears Trump mail-voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The United States Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail voting. The decision comes with the November midterm elections approaching, leaving little time for any major changes to be put in place. It also means the administration can continue preparing to implement the order while further legal challenges remain possible.The court's ruling on Monday was issued by its 6-3 conservative majority, with the three liberal justices dissenting. The US Justice Department had asked the court for emergency relief so work on the policy could continue before the midterms.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 00:32 LONDON
Kazakhstan pro-government Adilet wins parliamentary election as Tokayev consolidates power
Kazakhstan's newly formed pro-government Adilet party has won more than 71% of the vote in Sunday's parliamentary election, according to the electoral commission. The result is likely to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's position after a constitutional overhaul that reshaped the legislature. Four other blocs also entered the new 145-member, single-chamber parliament known as the Kurultai.The commission said 74% of eligible voters took part in the vote, with about 12.6 million of Kazakhstan's 20 million people eligible to cast ballots. Adilet was founded earlier this year and is led by Tokayev's top aides, and it absorbed the former ruling party, Amanat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
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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
