Day News Recap: Red Sea tensions widen as Congo Ebola toll climbs and Europe faces political strain
Houthi forces have completed their takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coastline, including the port city of Mocha and the island of Mayyun, also known as Perim, while government forces said they were intensifying air attacks on Houthi positions near Mocha and along the coast. The fighting has sharpened fears over one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. 🔗 🔗Maritime security in the wider region also deteriorated after Iranian authorities said one person was killed and three others injured when a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Bahrain refused to join an Iranian proposed shipping meeting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Australian crossbench to introduce bill targeting military exports linked to rights breaches
Crossbench MPs in Australia are preparing to introduce legislation aimed at stopping defence equipment, technology or services from being used in ways that could breach the country's international human rights obligations. The proposal, described by its backers as "red lines" legislation, is due to be presented on Monday. It comes amid growing political pressure on the Albanese government over Australia's role in the F-35 supply chain and concerns about how parts may be used in the conflict in Gaza.The bill is being backed by MPs including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps, alongside Greens and independents Lidia Thorpe, Andrew Wilkie and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 16:34 LONDON
Moira Deeming to run for Family First in Victoria election
Former Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been named as Family First's candidate for the Western Metropolitan Region in Victoria's coming state election. The announcement was made on Thursday morning alongside Family First national director Lyle Shelton. Victorians are due to vote on November 28.Deeming, who now sits as a crossbench member of the upper house, said she had no regrets about the decision to contest the election with Family First. She also said she had been approached by a number of political parties. Shelton said her "resilience and tenacity" made her the right candidate for the party, and said she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
