Five killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes and gunfire continue despite truce
Israeli drone strikes and gunfire in Gaza killed at least five Palestinians on Sunday, including a nine-year-old girl, in incidents reported in central, northern and southern parts of the territory. The deaths were recorded in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood and east of Khan Younis. The latest violence comes despite the US-brokered truce that took effect in October.According to Gaza's Health Ministry, Tala Abu Matar was killed when Israeli gunfire hit an encampment on the eastern side of Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. Medics said a separate drone strike on a blacksmith's shop in Sabra killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Spain wildfire near Almeria as rescue teams find badly burned British couple amid ongoing containment efforts
Emergency crews in southern Spain have rescued a British couple from a ravine after they were caught in the wildfire that has devastated Almeria province. The pair were found badly burned and semi-conscious near the village of Bedar in the early hours of Friday, according to local accounts of the operation. They were taken to hospital and are now in intensive care.The couple were discovered by Civil Guard officers searching for survivors in the worst-hit area, after hearing cries for help and climbing down a hillside to reach them. One rescuer said the team followed the sound and kept searching... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran escalation spreads across Gulf as Ukraine, India and China face fresh shocks
Iran said it had launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases and facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar and Oman after renewed American strikes, and also said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, sharply widening the confrontation across the Gulf. 🔗State media also said millions attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as tensions rose further around the Strait of Hormuz, underlining the scale of domestic mobilisation behind the escalation. 🔗In Ukraine, a Russian glide bomb strike hit the northeastern city of Sumy, with CCTV from a coffee shop showing customers crouching as explosions were heard... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Jul 2026 12:17 LONDON
Qatar announces death of former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at 74
Qatar's Amiri Diwan has announced the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013. He died this morning at the age of 74, according to the statement. Sheikh Hamad was widely seen as a central figure in shaping modern Qatar.The emir's office said it mourned "the great loss to the nation" and described him as the Father Emir. It said he passed away on Sunday morning, without giving further details on the circumstances of his death. Sheikh Hamad stepped aside in 2013 and handed power to his son, Sheikh... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
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Russian glide bomb strike hits Sumy near coffee shop as death toll rises
CCTV footage from a coffee shop in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy shows people crouching on the floor as explosions are heard nearby, before customers run inside for cover. The video captures three angles from the scene, including views from outside the shop and from inside. The strike hit the city on Saturday and left five people dead, including a 13-year-old girl, according to Mayor Artem Kobzar.Officials said at least 30 people were injured when glide bombs struck the city. The footage shows people taking shelter near the counter as the blasts are heard, underlining how quickly the attack... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 10:29 LONDON
Typhoon Bavi hits Zhejiang as evacuations rise to nearly 2 million
Typhoon Bavi made its first landfall in the coastal city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang at around 11:20 pm on Saturday, before striking again in Yueqing, in Wenzhou city, around midnight. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to eastern China on Sunday morning, and officials described it as the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year. The latest reports show the system has caused widespread disruption across Zhejiang, Shanghai and Taiwan.Nearly 2 million people were evacuated ahead of Bavi's arrival, with most of the evacuations carried out in Zhejiang province. In Yueqing, more than 1,300 trees fell after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran trade blows as China storm and Ukraine attacks deepen global strain
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States carried out a third round of strikes on Iran after Iranian forces attacked a Cyprus flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, while the waterway remained closed. Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, then issued a written call for revenge after the burial of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sharpening fears of a wider confrontation. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, Russian missile, drone and glide bomb strikes killed seven people and wounded dozens more, with the heaviest toll reported in Sumy as attacks continued across the country. The strikes underline the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Jul 2026 09:31 LONDON
Trump announces Senator Lindsey Graham's death on Truth Social
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 12 July 2026 at 08:21 BST: "Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot." "DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW." Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 12 July 2026 at 08:21 BST: Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! The post is a direct public confirmation of Graham's death and, because Graham is a prominent Republican senator and long-time Trump ally, it signals... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief and sudden illness
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and sudden illness, according to a statement from his office. The announcement said he passed away on Saturday evening, July 11, and was shared publicly early on Sunday.Graham was 71. The statement asked for privacy for his family during what it described as an incredibly difficult period. It identified him as a Republican senator from South Carolina.The office did not provide further details about the illness or the circumstances of his death. Graham had represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003, after entering the chamber from the state's 3rd... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Exceptional wildfire risk and heat health alerts issued across parts of the UK
Parts of the United Kingdom are facing an exceptional risk of wildfires as a record-breaking heatwave continues into a second week. Natural England has assessed a large part of southern England and pockets of the south Midlands as being at exceptional risk on Sunday, while many other areas in England and Wales are at very high risk. The warning comes as amber and yellow heat health alerts have been issued across England and Wales.The UK Health Security Agency said the alerts run from 09:00 BST on 12 July to 21:00 on 15 July. It said significant impacts are likely across... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
Iran leader issues revenge pledge after father's burial amid US tensions
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a written call for revenge after the burial of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as tensions with the United States remain high. The statement was read out on state television and described vengeance as the "will of the nation". It was his first public message since funeral ceremonies began this week.The message said revenge for the death of his father and predecessor "must inevitably be carried out" and pledged to avenge "the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers". Ali Khamenei,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
Typhoon Bavi makes second landfall in eastern China as evacuations rise
Typhoon Bavi has made a second landfall in eastern China after first coming ashore in Taizhou and then in Wenzhou, with authorities moving nearly two million people from risk areas. The storm reached the coast on Saturday evening and around midnight local time, as it tracked across Zhejiang province and toward neighbouring Fujian. Although Bavi has weakened to a Category 1 typhoon, officials say it still poses a serious threat because of the amount of moisture in its rain bands.Authorities said more than 1.7 million people were evacuated in Zhejiang, with thousands more moved in nearby provinces as a precaution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine hit again as Trump escalates Iran threats and China braces for Typhoon Bavi
Russian missile, drone and guided bomb strikes killed six people across Ukraine overnight and wounded dozens more, with Kyiv hit again in the latest wave of attacks. 🔗 Ukraine also said fresh strikes hit Russia's Taganrog port and the Kurgannefteprodukt oil depot, causing a fire and forcing an emergency evacuation, as fuel shortages deepen on the Russian side. 🔗In the Middle East, Donald Trump escalated his warnings to Iran, saying the United States would “completely decimate” the country if it tried to assassinate him, and later posting that America was ready for massive retaliation. 🔗 🔗 The White House also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Jul 2026 18:20 LONDON
Nigerian troops kill more than 300 bandits in Zamfara operation
Nigerian soldiers and local vigilantes have killed more than 300 bandits in a two-day operation in Zamfara state, according to a state official. The fighting took place in Gummi district, in the north-west of the country, after the armed group was targeted following the theft of livestock. Residents said the clash began on Wednesday night and continued into the following morning.Zamfara's information commissioner, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, said in a statement that the operation led to the elimination of more than 300 terrorists. Local resident Abubakar Muhammad said soldiers and vigilantes fought about 1,000 bandits who had stolen livestock. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 13:34 LONDON
Trump threatens Iran with massive retaliation amid renewed funeral chants and talks strain
President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Iran, saying the United States would "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if Tehran attempted to assassinate him. The comments came after funeral ceremonies this week in which mourners reportedly held signs calling for the deaths of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social account, adding that "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded" and that more would follow if the Iranian government acted on its threat.The latest exchange comes against the backdrop of a fragile and still-contested ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Trump escalates Iran warning as Kyiv hit, Spain wildfire eases and Asia braces for typhoon
President Donald Trump has sharply escalated his warning to Iran after reports of a fresh alleged assassination plot and chants for his death at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying the United States could respond with massive military retaliation. 🔗 He later posted that missiles were “locked and loaded” and aimed at Iran, intensifying already high tensions between Washington and Tehran. 🔗New satellite imagery suggests Iran has started rebuilding the Taleghan 2 underground site inside the Parchin Military Complex after it was damaged in US strikes, a sign that work at sensitive nuclear related facilities is continuing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Jul 2026 12:17 LONDON
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Police question suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
A 26-year-old man is being questioned by police after his arrest on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. Officers said the suspect was detained at an address in Newton Abbot and remains in custody as enquiries continue. Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.Devon and Cornwall Police said the case is not being treated as terrorism and that there is no information at this stage to suggest a politically motivated crime. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said officers are remaining open-minded about the motive and that it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria after 56 days
Nigeria says security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted from three schools in Oyo state in May. The presidency said the hostages were freed 56 days after they were taken in the southwestern state, in an operation that also led to arrests and deaths among the assailants. President Bola Tinubu said he was profoundly happy that the students and teachers had been brought back safely.According to the statement, eight of the attackers were arrested and an unspecified number were killed. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said all of the students and teachers had been rescued, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran tensions, Asia flooding and Ebola surge dominate a crowded day of global news
Iran buried former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad as crowds burned a giant effigy of Donald Trump and chanted anti US slogans, underscoring the sharp rise in tensions after two days of renewed US and Iranian attacks. Washington and Tehran also said they would keep talking even as Trump declared the ceasefire over, while the International Energy Agency warned the fighting could disrupt a fragile recovery in global oil markets and keep pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli drone strikes injured two people in southern Lebanon despite a US brokered framework... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Jul 2026 18:16 LONDON
Pakistan says 75 insurgents killed in Balochistan after police officers abducted and shot dead
Pakistani security forces say they have killed 75 suspected insurgents in days-long operations in Balochistan after a deadly attack on a police post near Mangi Dam triggered a wider crackdown. The operation involved the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Corps and police, with air and ground support, according to officials cited in the supplied material. The violence has centred on the restive southwestern province, which borders Iran and Afghanistan and remains a focal point of separatist militancy.Authorities said the initial assault began late on Monday when dozens of militants attacked the police post guarding the Mangi Dam project in Ziarat district.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Super Typhoon Bavi kills at least 15 in the Philippines as Taiwan braces for impact
Super Typhoon Bavi has killed at least 15 people in the Philippines and forced more than 2,000 people to leave their homes in Taiwan as it moves across the western Pacific. The storm was advancing toward Taiwan on Friday, with authorities warning that it could also affect remote southwest Japanese islands before later reaching China. In the Philippines, the deaths were linked to two landslides caused by heavy rain on the island of Mindanao.Authorities said six people were still missing in Mindanao after the landslides, which were triggered by rainfall intensified by the storm. In Taiwan, the city of Keelung... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Iran funeral crowds burn Trump effigy amid anti-U.S. chants in Mashhad
Crowds in Iran burned a giant effigy of Donald Trump during the public funeral procession for Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, according to footage shared by Iran's state-linked PressTV. The scene took place on Thursday, 9 July, as the funeral of the former supreme leader moved through the city. The procession had been under way for nearly a week and ended with Khamenei's burial in Mashhad.The effigy was made to resemble the US president and was lifted by a crane before people in the crowd set fire to its feet. The flames spread and the figure later collapsed in pieces, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 12:31 LONDON
China flooding worsens as Typhoon Maysak leaves people stranded on rooftops and triggers tornadoes
Typhoon Maysak has continued to drive severe flooding across southern and central China, with people reported stranded on rooftops in Nanning and surrounding areas in Guangxi. The storm is the first typhoon to make landfall in China in the 2026 season, and it has brought intense rainfall, swollen rivers and further disruption to already affected communities. In central China, the same weather system also helped produce two destructive tornadoes later on Monday evening.The Guangxi region received up to 280mm of rain in 12 hours, according to the supporting report, causing river levels to rise and dam walls to break. By... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Wildfires, Iran tensions and Gaza deaths dominate a crowded global briefing
A wildfire in Bedar in Spain's Almeria province has killed 12 people and injured at least six others, with regional authorities saying the blaze spread quickly through the area. 🔗In Venezuela, the death toll from twin earthquakes last month has risen to 3,889, while health agencies warn that displaced communities now face a growing disease risk. 🔗 In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ebola deaths have reached 600 and officials say the outbreak is now the fastest growing ever recorded. 🔗Iran buried its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after days of funeral processions and rallies, as renewed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
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Kyiv court hears Ukrainian agent deny killing Monaco bomb suspect as case widens
A Ukrainian intelligence officer accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman suspected in a Monaco bombing plot, has told a court in Kyiv that he did not fire the fatal shot. Vladyslav Reut made the claim during a custody hearing on Thursday, reversing an earlier account in which he had appeared to admit the killing and led investigators to her grave in woodland west of the capital. The case is drawing attention because it involves an active officer from Ukraine's military intelligence agency and a former employee of the security service.In court, Reut said he "categorically denied" murdering Berezovska and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake toll rises to 3,889 as disease risk grows in displaced areas
Venezuela's authorities say the death toll from twin earthquakes last month has risen to 3,889, as health agencies warn that displaced communities now face a growing risk of disease. The latest figures also put the number of injured at 16,740, with 17,907 people displaced. The worst-affected area is Venezuela's northern coast, where many residents have been forced into shelters after the tremors.Lawmaker Jorge Rodrigues said the updated toll was reported on Thursday. The Pan American Health Organization warned that the main health threat in the coming weeks may come not only from earthquake injuries, but also from disrupted health services,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Israeli attacks kill six more in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall
Israeli drone strikes and gunfire have killed six people across Gaza, according to the territory's civil defence agency and health officials. The latest deaths were reported on Thursday and included two people killed in central Gaza's Nuseirat camp. The violence comes despite a ceasefire that remains in place on paper, while efforts to reach a final deal to end the war have stalled.A security source in Gaza said an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle linked to Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem. Mr Qassem was not in the vehicle, but the strike killed his bodyguard, the source said. Gaza hospitals confirmed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
Ebola deaths in Democratic Republic of the Congo reach 600 as outbreak is described as fastest-growing ever
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say the country's Ebola outbreak has become the fastest-growing ever recorded, as confirmed deaths reached 600 and cases rose to 1,759. The latest figures, issued by the UN health agency and cited by African public health officials, show the outbreak continuing to expand since it was declared in mid-May. Officials say the virus is still outpacing the emergency response, with cases estimated to be doubling about every 28 days.Wessam Mankoula, who heads emergency preparedness and response at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said the outbreak was the fastest-growing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Court hears witness say Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed before fatal car bomb in Malta
A Maltese court has heard testimony describing the final moments before the car bomb that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. A neighbour told the trial that she appeared panicked and screamed moments before the explosion near the village of Bidnija. The hearing is part of the long-running case over the alleged ordering of the killing, nearly nine years after her death.The witness, Francis Sant, said he was driving in the opposite direction when he saw Caruana Galizia's car coming towards him on the main road after she had left her home. He told the court that he first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in Jinjiang, Fujian
At least 28 people have been killed in a fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, in China's Fujian province, according to state media. Many others were still thought to be trapped inside the building as firefighters continued rescue efforts on Thursday. The blaze broke out around noon at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jiangtou village and sent thick black smoke over the site.Local reporting said the fire started on the ground floor and spread quickly through the multistorey building. More than 180 firefighters and rescue workers were dispatched, along with 35 emergency vehicles, to try to reach people inside.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
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US and Iran trade strikes for a second day as conflict spreads across the Gulf
Iran said its forces fired 10 ballistic missiles at Jordan's Azraq military base, according to a statement carried by state media, as the confrontation with the United States widened across the Gulf. Jordan said it intercepted eight missiles launched from Iran and reported no casualties or damage. The latest claims came after American strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces and added to pressure on a fragile ceasefire that is now about three weeks old.The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said US bases in the region would be targeted if what it called US aggression was repeated. That warning followed a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
Iran prepares to bury slain leader Khamenei in Mashhad amid mass funeral processions
Huge crowds have gathered in the eastern holy city of Mashhad as Iran prepares to bury its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The burial in his hometown is due on Thursday and follows a week of funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies across Iran. It also comes after large commemorations in Iraq, where the dead leader was honoured in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.The supporting report says Khamenei was killed in strikes on Tehran on 28 February, along with several relatives. It says his remains arrived at Mashhad international airport on Thursday after being paraded through Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
Iran buries Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after days of public funeral rites
Iran has buried Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after several days of public funeral ceremonies following his death in a wartime attack. The burial took place on Thursday, 9 July, at the Imam Reza shrine, one of the holiest sites in the country. The funeral had been delayed for months before the public rites began on 4 July after a ceasefire was consolidated.According to the supplied report, Khamenei died on 28 February, the first day of the military conflict. The attack was carried out by the United States and Israel, and four of his relatives were also killed. The bodies were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
Rescuers search for five missing after deadly landslide in Kerala, India
Rescuers in India's southern state of Kerala are searching for five people who remain missing after a deadly landslide. The incident has prompted an ongoing emergency response in the affected area, with teams continuing efforts to locate those unaccounted for. The landslide was described as deadly, but no further details on the number of confirmed fatalities were provided in the supplied material.The latest confirmed information says five people are missing, and that rescue operations are under way. The event was reported on 8 July 2026, placing it in the middle of the monsoon period when parts of Kerala are often... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 17:36 LONDON
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Khamenei funeral procession moves from Najaf to Karbala as Iraq ceremonies continue
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continued in Iraq on Wednesday, with his coffin carried through the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf before being flown to Karbala for another procession. Large crowds gathered in both holy cities, and mourners were seen pushing close to the casket as it was moved by hand through the shrine complex in Najaf. The rites are part of a multi-day sequence of public mourning taking place across Iran and neighbouring Iraq.In Najaf, chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" were heard as the coffin was transported towards the shrine, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
Eight killed as landslide hits girls' school in Bangladesh refugee camp
Eight people have been killed after a landslide struck a girls' school inside a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, in south-eastern Bangladesh. The mudslide buried an Islamic study centre in the coastal city on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a rescue operation in difficult conditions. Officials said it is still unclear how many people were inside the school when the slope gave way.Rescuers pulled 13 people from the mud and debris, according to the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman. Eight of those rescued died, while the other five children were taken to hospital for treatment. A local district... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 15:34 LONDON
Israeli strike in Gaza's Sabra kills aid worker and three others
An Israeli airstrike hit a car in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City on Tuesday evening, killing a Palestinian aid worker who helped organise public screenings of World Cup matches across the territory. Local health officials said the strike also killed two children and a taxi driver who were nearby when the vehicle was hit. The incident took place in a densely populated part of Gaza City and came amid continuing Israeli attacks in the enclave.The dead were identified as Mohamed al-Wahidi, a member of the Egyptian Committee in Gaza, the brothers Hamza al-Deri, aged 10, and Fari al-Deri, aged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 13:30 LONDON
Major Telstra outage disrupts trains and emergency calls across Australia
Australia's largest telecommunications company has restored services after an intermittent outage that disrupted mobile coverage, cancelled train services and prompted checks on emergency calls that did not connect. The incident began at 04:30 local time on Wednesday and lasted for about 12 hours before services were fully restored. The company said the impact was national, affecting customers across Australia.Telstra's chief financial officer, Michael Ackland, said the problem was caused by software defects linked to time-keeping servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne. He said the issue was not the result of a cyberattack. The company said it had carried... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 09:05 LONDON
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Kerala suspends Wayanad tunnel project after deadly collapse and landslide
Kerala has suspended construction of the Wayanad twin tunnel project after a tragedy at preparatory work near the tunnel entrance killed three migrant workers and left five others missing. The decision was taken on Wednesday, a day after the incident in Wayanad, as search operations continued for the missing workers. Officials also said a landslide occurred above the construction site, adding to concerns about the safety of the area.After a cabinet meeting, the chief minister said the state would launch legal and technical probes into the circumstances that led to the deaths and disappearances. He said the work would remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Video shows men who attended Khamenei's funeral and the man who did not
Iran's state funeral for former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has offered a rare public glimpse of the figures Tehran wants to present as central to its power structure. Video from the ceremony showed three of his sons - Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud - praying behind his coffin in the courtyard of Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla. But the most closely watched absence was Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who was not seen at the event despite days of speculation about his health and whereabouts.The funeral took place over the weekend and was described as a tightly choreographed display. The ceremony... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
Rare tornadoes and severe thunderstorms kill at least 11 in China's Hubei province
At least 11 people have died after severe thunderstorms and rare tornadoes swept through central China's Hubei province, according to state media. The storms hit the neighbouring cities of Ezhou and Huanggang, where videos circulating online showed the force of the weather. Local authorities said thousands of buildings were damaged and more than 300 residents were injured.The weather struck on 7 July, with one student in Huanggang describing how he first thought it was "just an ordinary thunderstorm" before seeing "things started flying through the air" outside his dormitory window. He said many students were cut by flying glass, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 09:32 LONDON
Former Nanjing official sentenced to death in massive bribery case
A court in eastern China has sentenced former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death after finding him guilty of taking more than 2.2bn yuan in bribes over three decades. The ruling was handed down by a court in Changzhou city and relates to conduct the court said took place while Yang held a series of posts in Nanjing from 1993 to 2023. The case is one of the largest corruption convictions reported in recent years.According to the court, Yang also used his positions to help others secure engineering contracts, land transfers and financing in exchange for money and valuables. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 06:03 LONDON
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Landslide in China's Gansu leaves 16 still buried as rescue continues
A landslide in the mountainous western province of Gansu has left 16 people still buried, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The disaster struck on Tuesday and initially trapped 33 people, 17 of whom have now been rescued. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an all-out rescue effort, as emergency teams continue searching the affected area.CCTV said the cause of the landslide remained unclear. The incident comes as the country is dealing with damaging thunderstorms and wider weather disruption across several regions. In a separate development, at least eight people were reported killed by thunderstorms in Hubei province on Monday night,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
Typhoon Maysak floods breach reservoir wall in Nanning, killing at least two
A reservoir wall has broken in Nanning, in southern China, after rivers swelled following the passage of Typhoon Maysak. Floodwater rushed through parts of the city after the breach, according to officials. At least two people have been killed in flooding linked to the storm.The city's emergency flood control response has been raised to its highest level as authorities deal with the aftermath of the breach. The incident was reported on 7 July 2026, with the reservoir wall failure described as a direct result of rising water levels. Officials have not yet given a full account of the extent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
Nigeria warns anti-immigrant violence in South Africa is not easing
Nigeria has warned that the safety of its nationals and other African migrants in South Africa is deteriorating, after two Nigerians were killed in disputed circumstances during anti-immigrant protests. Nigeria's foreign minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said there were no signs the situation was improving and announced more evacuation flights for citizens who want to leave. The warning comes amid weeks of protests against undocumented migrants and renewed pressure on South African authorities to respond to the violence.The Nigerian foreign ministry said the two men were Musa Yunana Joe and Charles Iroegbu, both killed on 28 June. According to the ministry, Joe... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 20:36 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola death toll rises above 500 as outbreak deepens
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen above 500, according to the World Health Organization. Health authorities have recorded 506 deaths and 1,561 confirmed cases in the country, as the 17th Ebola epidemic continues to spread. The outbreak was officially declared on 15 May and is being driven by the Bundibugyo virus.The latest figures were published in a WHO situation report dated 4 July and released on Monday, based on reports from Congolese health authorities. The agency said the first month of the outbreak was the worst on record. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 20:33 LONDON
UN rights body demands release of detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia
A United Nations human rights working group has called for the immediate release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, saying he is in imminent danger while held in Israeli detention. The panel said his detention is arbitrary and that Israel violated multiple provisions of international human rights law in his case. Abu Safia's family and lawyer say his life is at risk and that he has shown signs of torture.The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said the appropriate remedy would be to release him immediately and provide compensation and other reparations under international law. It said the case may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
RSF attacks on villages in Darfur kill dozens as UN warns of rising attacks on children
Multiple villages in Darfur have been razed in attacks attributed to the Rapid Support Forces, with dozens of people reported killed. The violence is the latest escalation in Sudan's wider conflict and has added to fears for civilians in the western region. The report also says the United Nations has warned of a rise in attacks on children.The incident was reported on 6 July 2026, with the source describing the destruction of several villages and a death toll in the dozens. No precise breakdown of the casualties was provided in the supplied material. The warning from the United Nations points... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 18:01 LONDON
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Israeli drone strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon kills at least four
An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon has killed at least four people, according to Lebanese state media. The attack took place in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, where the car was hit as the victims were returning after checking on their family home. The incident adds to a series of strikes in the south despite a ceasefire that began two weeks ago.The National News Agency said the dead included a school principal, her mother, a foreign domestic worker and a Syrian citizen. The report said the vehicle was targeted by a drone on Monday. Israel has continued to carry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 16:00 LONDON
At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riot at Negombo as violence continues
At least 25 people have now been killed in the prison violence at Negombo Prison in western Sri Lanka, including four guards, as the two-day disturbance continued into Monday. More than 100 people have been injured, according to the latest confirmed figures, with some taken to Negombo Hospital and others transferred to Colombo National Hospital. The prison, in a coastal town north of Colombo, has remained the focus of a major security operation as authorities work to regain full control.The unrest began with clashes between two groups of inmates and escalated after prisoners were alleged to have seized prison guns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:34 LONDON
Russian strike on Kyiv residential building as interceptor shortage deepens
The Ukrainian Air Force said a shortage of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv overnight were shot down. The attack left a large hole in a residential building in the capital, according to the material provided, and a survivor at the scene said she had been terrified. Ukrainian officials said at least 13 people were killed in Kyiv and six more in the wider Kyiv region.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow would continue to hit residential buildings as long as defensive Patriot missiles remained in allies' stockpiles. The strike was described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Sara Duterte impeachment trial opens in Manila amid heavy police deployment
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte opened in Manila on Monday, with heavy police deployment around the Senate and protesters gathering outside the building. The proceedings mark a major new phase in a political and legal crisis that has been building for months. The case could end with Duterte being removed from office and barred from future elected posts.According to the supplied material, thousands of police officers were deployed around the Senate as the trial began. Duterte's office said she would not appear in person, and her defence team said it would seek to show that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:02 LONDON
At least 25 killed in clash at overcrowded Sri Lankan prison in Negombo
At least 25 people have been killed and around 100 others injured in a clash between two groups of prisoners at an overcrowded prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka. The violence began on Sunday and continued into Monday, according to the supplied report. The prison is about 35 km north of Colombo, the country's commercial capital.Officials have asked the Sri Lankan military to provide support to police as the situation is brought under control. A military spokesman said troops had been requested to assist but were, at the time of the report, on standby. Police sources said parts of the prison... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 11:36 LONDON
Australian Federal Police warns young person over online death threat against Narendra Modi
Australian Federal Police have formally warned a young person after an online death threat was made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The threat was identified and the person was spoken to on 3 July, according to police. Authorities said there is no current or impending risk to the community following the assessment.Mr Modi is due to travel to Melbourne later this week for an official visit. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for their annual leaders' summit and to appear at a community event at Marvel Stadium. Police said the matter was treated seriously and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 09:04 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
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 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
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
