Cuban political prisoner reflects on nearly five years in detention
A Cuban political prisoner has shared a personal account of nearly five years spent in detention, highlighting the ongoing repression in the country.The individual expressed a belief that the Cuban government will not ease its tight control over power.The prisoner's reflections were published in an opinion piece on April 24, 2026.The account confirms that the detainee has been held for almost five years under conditions that reflect the government's firm grip on political dissent.There are no indications from the government of any forthcoming political liberalization.This situation underscores the continuing human rights concerns in Cuba, where political freedoms remain severely restricted.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 07:34 LONDON
Nine Arrested in UK Over Alleged Jewish Site Arson Plot
Counter-terrorism police in the United Kingdom have arrested nine individuals over an alleged plan to commit arson at sites connected to the Jewish community.Two men, aged 19 and 26, were arrested in Watford on Tuesday and remain in police custody.The other seven suspects have been released on strict bail conditions.The arrests occurred over the past three days as part of an ongoing investigation by the Metropolitan Police into a series of arson attacks in north-west London.These attacks have targeted Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, two synagogues, and a former Jewish charity.Additionally, a drone was flown near the Israeli embassy,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 22:03 LONDON
El Salvador Begins Mass Trial of 486 Alleged MS-13 Gang Members
A Salvadoran court on Tuesday commenced a collective trial involving 486 alleged members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang, known as MS-13.This mass trial is among the largest under President Nayib Bukele's intensified crackdown on gang violence using emergency powers.The defendants face charges related to over 47,000 crimes committed between 2012 and 2022.These charges include homicide, femicide, extortion, and arms trafficking, with prosecutors presenting autopsies, ballistic analyses, and witness testimony as evidence.The accused are detained across five prisons, including Cecot, a maximum-security facility opened in 2023 that symbolizes the government's zero-tolerance policy on gangs.Prosecutors have requested maximum prison sentences for each... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 06:31 LONDON
Two Israeli soldiers jailed for vandalising Jesus statue in southern Lebanon
Two Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to 30 days of military detention and removed from combat duty after one smashed the head of a statue of Jesus Christ in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel.The other soldier filmed the act, which was widely condemned.The Israeli military confirmed the disciplinary action on Tuesday following an investigation prompted by a photo circulating on social media showing the vandalism.The statue had fallen from its cross before being struck with a sledgehammer.In addition to the two soldiers directly involved, six other soldiers who were present but did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 17:33 LONDON
Fines totaling €434,000 imposed on M50 toll evaders in Ireland
Eighteen motorists were fined a total of €434,000 for evading toll payments on the M50 motorway following prosecution no-shows at Dublin District Court on April 20, 2026.Among those fined was a driver with 1,087 unpaid toll trips, the highest number recorded in the case.Judge Anthony Halpin presided over the case and emphasized the importance of road infrastructure in Ireland.He condemned recent protests that blocked roads, describing the disruption as causing significant hardship for ordinary people.Most defendants failed to attend the court proceedings, leading to fines being imposed in their absence.Sixteen motorists received the maximum fine of €25,000.One commercial vehicle owner... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 19:02 LONDON
Irish boxing promoter Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Daniel Joseph Kinahan, a fugitive suspected of leading a powerful criminal gang in Ireland, was arrested in Dubai on April 17, 2026.The arrest was carried out as part of a secret joint operation between Irish and UAE police forces.Authorities have confirmed the detention but have not released further details about the circumstances of the arrest.Kinahan has been linked to a major criminal organisation involved in activities such as gunrunning and drug trafficking.His arrest marks a significant development in international law enforcement efforts targeting organised crime networks.The cooperation between Irish and UAE authorities highlights the increasing global coordination to tackle cross-border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 02:01 LONDON
French woman Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé released by ICE in Alabama
Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, an 85-year-old French national, has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Alabama and has returned to France.She was detained amid an inheritance dispute.Ross-Mahé had arrived in the United States last year after reconnecting with and marrying a former U.S. serviceman.The release was confirmed by the French foreign affairs minister.Details surrounding the circumstances of her arrest relate to the ongoing inheritance dispute, though specific legal proceedings have not been disclosed.No reports of injuries or further disruptions have been noted in connection with her detention or release.The case has drawn attention due to the age of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 16:30 LONDON
