Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least seven in overnight attack
Russia launched a large overnight drone-and-missile assault on Kyiv that killed at least seven people and wounded dozens, according to Ukrainian officials.The Ukrainian air force said Russia fired 675 attack drones and 56 missiles, mainly at the capital.It said air defence units intercepted 652 drones and 41 missiles.President Volodymyr Zelensky said 20 sites in Kyiv were damaged, including homes, a school, a vet clinic and other civilian infrastructure.Police said seven bodies were pulled from the rubble of a single destroyed residential building, including three men, three women and a young girl.The attack adds to pressure on Ukraine's air defences and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street opens sharply higher as AI chips lead a broad risk rally, while crypto and gold lag
Executive summary: US equities opened firmly higher, led by a powerful surge in AI and chip shares that lifted the Nasdaq and broader growth sectors. The move came alongside gains in energy, autos and defence, while Bitcoin, Ether, gold and several industrial commodities traded lower. The opening tone points to a market still rewarding AI-linked growth and cyclical exposure, even as some alternative assets and rate-sensitive corners of the market soften. [Continue Reading]
Latvian prime minister resigns after coalition row over stray drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after a political crisis triggered by Russian-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian airspace.The fallout has brought down her governing coalition months before a planned general election in October.The incident began on 7 May, when three drones entered Latvian airspace.One crashed on the ground, another struck an empty oil product storage facility near the town of Rezekne, and the third flew in and out of Latvian airspace.Silina had already fired Defence Minister Andris Spruds last week after two drones crashed in eastern Latvia, criticising his response and appointing a replacement.In protest, Spruds's Progressives party... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 12:31 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nasdaq and S&P 500 extend gains, Tesla and Nvidia surge on a broad tech-led rally
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite higher while the Dow Jones and Russell 2000 slipped. The session was led by a sharp advance in Tesla, Nvidia, Apple and the broader tech complex, while banks, Amazon and small caps lagged. Commodities were also active, with WTI crude, silver and platinum posting outsized gains, adding a macro backdrop that favored energy and materials over rate-sensitive financials. [Continue Reading]
UAE denies claim of secret Netanyahu wartime visit amid Iran backlash
The United Arab Emirates has denied claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the war with Iran.The denial came after Netanyahu's office said he had made a "secret" trip to the Emirates and met President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.Netanyahu's office described the alleged visit as a "historic breakthrough" in relations between Israel and the UAE.The Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs said allegations of undisclosed visits were "entirely unfounded" unless officially announced by the relevant authorities.The ministry also said relations with Israel are public and conducted within the framework of the Abraham Accords, and denied that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
B9 and Nordic Allies meet in Bucharest, condemn Russia and back Ukraine
The leaders of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic Allies met today in Bucharest and issued a joint statement on security and defence across NATO's eastern flank. The meeting included the NATO Secretary General and the President of Ukraine. The United States attended as an observer. The declaration says the summit reflected a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation along the entire NATO Eastern Flank, described as a strategic continuum from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea and into the Nordic and Arctic regions. The allies said they are determined to deliver on NATO 3.0 by advancing a stronger Europe... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil, Silver and Chips Surge While Banks and Small Caps Lag
Executive summary: US markets opened with a split tone, as energy, metals and technology led gains while banks, small caps and bitcoin traded lower. The sharpest moves were in commodities, with silver, WTI crude, platinum and natural gas all jumping more than 5%, a backdrop that is likely to keep inflation and margin pressures in focus for equity investors. [Continue Reading]
Northern Europe defense conference focuses on NATO readiness and Eastern Flank defense
Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, co-chaired the 2026 Northern Europe Chiefs of Defense Conference in Vilnius, Latvia, alongside General Raimundas Vaikšnoras, Chief of Defence of Lithuania. The conference was held on May 11 and 12 and brought together senior military leaders from across the region and Allied nations. The event was focused on strengthening combined military operations and modern warfighting, with the stated aim of enabling Allies to improve their contributions to Europe's conventional defense. Participants represented the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 09:03 LONDON
Trump's Golden Dome missile defense plan could cost $1.2 trillion
A Congressional Budget Office report says Donald Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile defense plan could cost about $1.2 trillion.The estimate centres on space-based interceptors, which the report says do not currently exist.The report said those interceptors would probably account for about 60% of the total cost.No further breakdown was provided in the supplied material.The estimate is significant because it puts a large price tag on a major proposed defence project before any system has been built.It also highlights the scale of the technical and financial challenge involved in space-based missile defence.Golden Dome is being discussed as a missile defence concept... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as Nvidia and Tesla surge, AI chips lead a broad risk-on session
Executive summary: Wall Street finished higher in a broad rally, led by a sharp rebound in Nvidia and Tesla, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 posted solid gains. AI and chip shares outperformed, energy stocks lagged, and commodities were mixed, with crude and silver jumping while gold edged higher and ether slipped. The move points to a market still willing to reward growth and AI exposure, even as pockets of weakness remain in energy, some megacap software, and parts of the broader market. [Continue Reading]
EU approves EUR 15 million aid package for Bosnia and Herzegovina armed forces
The Council of the EU has adopted a third bilateral assistance measure under the European Peace Facility in support of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The package is valued at EUR 15 million and is aimed at strengthening the country's military and defence capabilities. According to the Council, the decision builds on support already provided under the 2021 and 2022 bilateral support package. The new measure is intended to improve the interoperability and operational readiness of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The assistance is also described as increasing the force's potential to contribute to EU Common... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Australia says UAE deployment remains defensive after reports of strikes on Iran
Australia has said its military deployment to the United Arab Emirates remains defensive, after reports that the UAE has carried out strikes on Iranian targets.The Albanese government said the presence of an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and 85 support personnel in the UAE does not amount to involvement in any offensive action against Iran.The aircraft was sent in March at the UAE's request.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the time that the mission was intended to provide defensive support for airspace above the region, including help to protect Australians and other civilians.The Wedgetail has a radar range of 400 kilometres,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Pentagon raises Iran war cost estimate to $29 billion as funding timeline remains unclear
The Pentagon's top budget official has raised the estimated cost of the Iran war to $29 billion, according to a new assessment.The figure is $4 billion higher than the estimate given two weeks ago.The update comes as Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration will ask Congress for additional money linked to the conflict.No timeline for a supplemental funding request was provided.The revised estimate adds fresh pressure to the debate over the financial burden of the Iran conflict and how the administration plans to cover it.It also leaves open how soon lawmakers may be asked to consider extra... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Russian daytime drone barrage kills at least six in Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia launched about 800 drones in a daytime barrage that killed at least six people and wounded dozens across the country.President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack began after midnight and was still under way as air defences responded.Mr Zelensky said the drones were launched mainly at western Ukraine, while officials in Kyiv reported air defence systems were operating against drones over the capital.Residents sheltered in metro stations as air raid sirens sounded.Authorities in the western Rivne region said three people were killed and four wounded, with civilian infrastructure and a residential building damaged.One person was killed in Zaporizhzhia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Oil Lead a Broad Risk-On Move
Executive summary: US equities opened sharply higher, led by a powerful rebound in Nasdaq-linked technology and semiconductor shares, while crude oil, silver and several cyclical groups also advanced. The move came alongside softer performance in banks and energy equities, a mixed dollar picture and a modestly firmer Bitcoin, suggesting investors were rotating toward growth and inflation-sensitive trades at the open. [Continue Reading]
Sanctioned Russia-linked ships keep entering UK waters, analysis says
Almost 200 Russia-linked vessels on the UK sanctions list have entered UK waters since the government said armed forces could board sanctioned ships passing through them, according to a new analysis.The analysis identified 184 sanctioned vessels making 238 journeys through UK waters between 25 March and 11 May.It says at least 94 of those crossings briefly entered UK territorial waters.The Ministry of Defence said it was "disrupting and deterring" shadow fleet vessels, but has not publicly said that any sanctioned ship has been boarded or provided evidence that one has been intercepted.The findings matter because the UK has said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 02:29 LONDON
Israeli strike hits rescue operation in Toul, southern Lebanon
An Israeli strike hit an active rescue operation in Toul, in southern Lebanon, while emergency crews were searching a damaged building for survivors.A Lebanese civil defence worker captured the moment of the strike on video.The crews had entered the building as part of the search effort when it was hit.No casualty figures were provided in the supplied material, and it is not clear from the available information whether the rescue operation was halted or whether anyone inside the building was found.The incident is significant because it directly affected an emergency response at the scene of damage, raising the risk to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Greece investigates mystery naval drone found near Lefkada
Greek authorities are investigating a mysterious unmanned naval drone found in the Ionian Sea near Lefkada and towed to the port of Vasiliki.Local fishermen spotted the vessel in a cave near the island on Thursday and alerted the coast guard, according to the supplied report.The Greek military is now examining it, with the defence ministry overseeing the inquiry.Reports in Greek media say the drone may have carried explosives and that its engine was still running when it was discovered.Officials are trying to establish where it came from and whether it entered Greek territorial waters because of a technical failure or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
UK sends HMS Dragon to Middle East for possible Strait of Hormuz mission
The Royal Navy is sending HMS Dragon to the Middle East so the warship can potentially join a future mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.The Ministry of Defence said the deployment is part of "prudent planning" for what it described as a "strictly defensive and independent" role.HMS Dragon is a Type 45 destroyer and one of the Royal Navy's six ships built for anti-aircraft and anti-missile warfare.The warship has recently been in the eastern Mediterranean as part of UK defensive operations there.The move comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains a live flashpoint for global energy supplies.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
US and Iran trade strikes in Gulf of Oman amid fragile ceasefire
The United States and Iran have traded fresh accusations after US forces struck two ships in the Gulf of Oman, with Iranian officials saying their navy responded and that the clashes have now ceased.US Central Command said an F/A-18 Super Hornet used precision munitions against the vessels yesterday, saying the action was taken to prevent them from continuing to Iran.Iranian officials described the attack as a violation of the ceasefire and accused Washington of hampering diplomatic efforts.The incident comes as a tenuous ceasefire remains under strain across the wider conflict.The UAE said its air defences engaged two ballistic missiles and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
US defendant seeks to bar Justice Department officials from prosecution role in Washington Hilton case
Lawyers for Cole Tomas Allen have asked a federal judge to disqualify top Justice Department officials from direct involvement in his prosecution over the Washington Hilton shooting case.The filing argues that acting attorney general Todd Blanche, US attorney Jeanine Pirro and possibly other officials may be victims or witnesses because they attended the event where Allen is alleged to have opened fire.According to the court filing, Blanche and Pirro were at the 25 April White House Correspondents' Association dinner event at the Washington Hilton when Allen allegedly ran through a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
Four convicted in Miami over plot linked to killing of Haitian President Moïse
Four men have been convicted in Miami federal court over a plot linked to the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.A jury found Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages guilty on Friday after a nine-week trial.Prosecutors said the men recruited former Colombian soldiers and supplied money, guns, ammunition and tactical vests as part of a conspiracy to kill Moïse.The court also heard that a fifth defendant, Christian Emmanuel Sanon, will be tried later because of health issues.The verdict is a significant step in a case that has drawn attention in Haiti and the United States... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
Taiwan approves $25 billion U.S. arms purchase after political deadlock
Taiwanese lawmakers have approved funding for a $25 billion purchase of U.S. weapons after a political deadlock, according to the supplied report.The decision was taken with time running out, and lawmakers were said to fear they could lose support if they did not act quickly.The row does not specify which weapons are included in the package.The approval is significant because it points to a major defence commitment at a time of heightened concern over Taiwan's security.It also suggests the issue had become politically urgent enough to break the deadlock.The move comes amid broader debate over military spending and support for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:31 LONDON
Pentagon releases first batch of 162 UFO files
The Pentagon has released an initial batch of 162 previously secret files on unidentified flying objects, in a fresh public step on a long-running transparency issue.The documents were published on Friday on a new defence department website and include old State Department cables, FBI material and transcripts from Nasa crewed flights into space.Officials said the release is part of a wider effort to declassify records on unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs.Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the files had long fuelled justified speculation and that it was time for the public to see them.The release follows a February directive from Donald... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 15:33 LONDON
Ireland: Woman avoids jail after laundering money for Drogheda organised crime group
A woman has avoided jail after pleading guilty to laundering more than €34,000 for an organised crime group in Drogheda.Amy Rooney, 31, admitted one money laundering offence linked to an investigation into the funding of the Boylan organised crime group.The court heard the offending took place over eight months between 2020 and 2021.Of the total involved, €17,243 was lodged into Rooney's Revolut account and €17,120 was then transferred into accounts controlled by Keith Boylan and Craig Coyle.Detective Garda Niall McManus told the court the money was laundered at the direction of the group.Rooney, who has an address at Newtown Meadows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:04 LONDON
Families of two IRA men shot dead in 1983 settle Belfast High Court claims
The families of two IRA men shot dead by British soldiers in 1983 have reached confidential settlements in damages claims heard at the High Court in Belfast.The court was told the actions brought over the deaths of Brian Campbell and Colm McGirr had been resolved.Mr Campbell, 19, and Mr McGirr, 23, died after the SAS mounted an operation at an arms dump near Coalisland, County Tyrone, in December 1983.The families had sued the Ministry of Defence and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, alleging a shoot-to-kill policy and a lack of effective investigation.The families' barrister told the court that undisclosed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:32 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
Russia and Ukraine trade ceasefire accusations during Victory Day truce
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaching separate ceasefires declared around Victory Day commemorations, as both sides reported continued attacks after the truce began.The Russian defence ministry said there had been more than 1,000 violations in the conflict zone, including artillery and drone strikes.Moscow's mayor said the city had been targeted by drones since the ceasefire began at midnight local time.Ukraine said Russian forces had continued to strike its positions after the truce took effect.Russia said it had carried out a "mirror response" to the violations.The claims matter because the ceasefire was meant to cover one of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:31 LONDON
Philippines expands defence focus with Japan and wider Balikatan drills
The Philippines is widening its defence planning with Japan and preparing to expand its Balikatan military exercises beyond the country's waters, according to remarks by senior officials on Friday.Defence chief Gilberto Teodoro said the Diaoyu Islands are now considered a "serious concern".He made the comment after bilateral talks with Japan's defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, earlier in the week.Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jnr also said future Balikatan war games would not be confined to waters within the South China Sea that Manila considers under its territory.He said the exercise area would be broadened as part of discussions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 05:00 LONDON
UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on Friday, in a further test of the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.The latest reported attack came a day after exchanges of fire around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil and liquefied natural gas flows.Few immediate details were available about the incident in the UAE.US President Donald Trump said three US destroyers transited the strait under fire and were not damaged.He later said the ceasefire was still in effect and played down the exchange.Iran's top joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:31 LONDON
More than 30 killed in attacks on villages in central Mali
More than 30 people have been killed in two attacks on villages in central Mali, according to local, security and administrative sources.The assaults took place in Korikori and Gomossogou and were claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, known as JNIM.A youth official said at least 35 people were killed in near-simultaneous attacks on Wednesday.A security source said the victims were mostly militiamen, but that teenagers and children were also among the dead.Villages were looted and some properties were set on fire, according to a separate account.The attacks are the latest sign of worsening insecurity in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
US sells more missiles worth $17bn to Gulf nations as stockpiles fall
The United States is moving ahead with new missile sales to Gulf nations as air defence stockpiles have been depleted during the Iran war.The confirmed detail so far is limited, but the reported transactions are worth $17bn.The supporting material says the United States and its partners have used an enormous amount of air defence missiles, while production remains slow.The development matters because it points to pressure on missile inventories at a time of heightened regional conflict.It also suggests governments are seeking to replenish or expand supplies even as manufacturers face long production timelines.The incident is directly tied to the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:03 LONDON
Cork jury clears William Brennan of assault charges over dispute with brothers
A Cork jury has found William Brennan not guilty of assault causing serious harm and of producing a knife in connection with an incident involving his two brothers in Ballyhalwick, Dunmanway, Co Cork.The verdicts were returned at Cork Circuit Criminal Court after the jury of eight men and four women deliberated for 90 minutes.All three verdicts were unanimous.Brennan had faced two charges of assault causing serious harm against John Brennan Jnr and Jerry Brennan Jnr, as well as a charge of producing a knife at Ballyhalwick on 17 August 2024.He hugged his senior counsel after being cleared.The case matters because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
EU details €6m West Bank monitoring plan as ministers prepare new settler blacklist
The European Union has set out a €6m plan to support volunteer monitors and first responders in the West Bank, while foreign ministers prepare to blacklist more of the most extreme settlers.The funding is intended to reinforce volunteer first-responder teams and improve the operational readiness of the Palestinian Civil Defence, according to an EU Commission spokesperson.It will also back civil society organisations documenting violations and preserving evidence for possible legal action.The EU said the scheme is meant to improve emergency response capacity and legal accountability after a sharp rise in violent settler attacks.First payments are expected by the end of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 17:31 LONDON
Carlow rape trial collapses after jurors researched case online
A High Court judge has discharged the jury in a rape trial in Carlow after it emerged that some jurors had carried out online research about the case despite explicit instructions not to do so.Mr Justice Micheal Ó Higgins told the jury of four men and eight women that the conduct was "beyond regrettable" and had undermined the trial process.He said the complainant and the defendant would now have to go through the case again.The trial involved allegations of rape, assault causing harm and threats to kill.It had opened two weeks ago, and the jury began deliberations on Tuesday before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 17:03 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
