WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated in Plymouth
A 250kg German World War Two bomb discovered at a building site in Plymouth is set to be destroyed in a controlled explosion.Authorities have evacuated more than 1,200 homes within a 400-metre exclusion zone around the site in the Southway area of the city.The bomb's fuses could not be fully assessed, making it unsafe to move.Col Nick Handy, the senior explosives officer leading the operation, explained that X-ray examinations failed to provide a clear picture of one of the fuses, preventing safe removal.To mitigate damage, teams are working overnight to build large sand structures around the bomb.These are intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 20:32 LONDON
USDA Crop Acreage Estimates Undercounted by Millions of Acres
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has acknowledged a significant discrepancy in its crop acreage data for the previous year.Corn acreage estimates were undercounted by approximately 4.5 million acres.The USDA attributed the undercount to a lack of survey responses from farmers rather than reductions in department staffing.This admission clarifies that the data gap was not caused by internal resource constraints.No immediate reports of disruptions or direct consequences have been announced, but the undercount raises concerns about the accuracy of agricultural data used for market and policy decisions.Accurate agricultural statistics are essential for stakeholders including farmers, traders, and policymakers.The revelation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 17:06 LONDON
US President Trump Threatens Troop Reduction in Germany Following Chancellor Merz's Criticism
US President Donald Trump announced on 30 April 2026 that he is reviewing the possible reduction of US troops stationed in Germany.This statement follows recent critical remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the US approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran.Trump stated that the US is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time." The US currently maintains a significant military presence in Germany, with over 36,000 active duty troops deployed across various bases.The announcement came shortly after Chancellor Merz accused the US of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 09:34 LONDON
UK families face financial strain from rising fuel costs amid US-Israel-Iran war
Since the outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran in February 2026, UK families are experiencing significant financial pressure due to rising fuel prices.Naomi, a mother from Chorley, Lancashire, has reported that the cost of filling up her family van has surged, impacting essential travel for her daughter's medical care.Naomi's 10-year-old daughter, Riziah, who has complex medical conditions, requires regular hospital visits over 30 miles away in Liverpool.The increase in fuel prices has made these trips considerably more expensive, forcing the family to reduce spending in other areas.Diesel prices have risen by 35% and petrol by 19% since the war... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 06:31 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
