Russia-linked accounts amplify far-right narratives during Ceuta migration crisis
Russia-linked social media accounts connected to the Pravda network amplified far-right narratives during the early days of the migration crisis in Ceuta, according to an analysis by the counter-disinformation group 411. The activity began on 1 August, a day after 49,000 people reportedly attempted to cross into the Spanish enclave from Morocco overnight. The analysis says the messaging reached more than 500,000 people and was reproduced rapidly across multiple languages.The group said the accounts framed the events as a deliberately coordinated assault and suggested that authorities were complicit. Several posts also added Islamophobic or antisemitic conspiracy theories to that framing.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 16:03 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 as Middle East tensions and Ukraine war intensify
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said the Ebola outbreak has passed 4,000 confirmed cases, prompting a major escalation in the response as there are concerns the virus may be mutating. 🔗In the Middle East, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepened as Iran enforced a near total closure of the waterway while indirect talks with Oman continued, and shipping groups warned against any compulsory transit charges. 🔗 🔗 Iran also tightened internal security at home, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was very difficult after the reported wounding of the leader.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 20:27 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets rally on risk-on mood
Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports, with Odesa among the main targets, damaging port infrastructure and adding pressure on export routes that are already under strain. NATO says it is working urgently to supply Ukraine with air defences after Kyiv failed to intercept any of the Russian ballistic missiles fired in Wednesday's overnight strike. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel said two reserve soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon as fighting with Hezbollah continued near the border. The Israeli military also said it would keep operating proactively in Gaza, even as Prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 08:39 LONDON
Malaysia pauses Rohingya repatriation plan amid safety concerns
Malaysia has said it will not return 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives would be at risk, as the government continues to review a repatriation plan announced last week. Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said on Wednesday that the foreign and home ministries were still assessing the proposal before any decision is made. The announcement comes amid renewed scrutiny of the safety of Rohingya refugees and the conditions they could face if sent back.Fadzil said Malaysia would only proceed after determining whether the refugees would face persecution or threats to their lives on return. He said the government was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Russian-linked disinformation campaign targets Gabriel Attal ahead of French presidential election
French authorities say a Russian-linked disinformation operation has targeted presidential candidate Gabriel Attal, in what officials described as another attempt to interfere in the country's political debate ahead of next year's election. The campaign was detected by Viginum, France's state body responsible for countering online disinformation, which said it identified the operation the day before. Officials said the material was aimed at the former centrist prime minister and appeared on X in posts impersonating legitimate French media outlets.According to the information provided by security sources, the operation was attributed with a high degree of confidence to the pro-Russia Matryoshka network.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Pakistan imposes new restrictions on foreign media reporting outside major cities
Pakistan has introduced new rules requiring foreign media workers, including Pakistani nationals working for them, to seek permission before reporting from most of the country. The guidelines apply to anyone covering stories outside Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, and have drawn criticism from journalist groups and media figures. The move comes amid tensions in Kashmir and renewed scrutiny of how unrest is reported.The rules are called the Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines, 2026. According to the government, they are intended to provide an administrative mechanism to verify media, facilitate access and coordinate reporting requirements. Officials have not said how long permission may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:09 LONDON
Paris court rejects appeal against expulsion order for Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova
A Paris administrative court has rejected an appeal by Russian television commentator Xenia Fedorova against an order requiring her to leave France. The ruling upholds measures taken by the French authorities after they accused her of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda. The case adds a legal dimension to an already sensitive dispute over media, politics and national security in France.The court said Fedorova had failed to show that the order would have "serious personal consequences". French authorities ordered the 45-year-old to leave the country last week and also froze her assets for six months. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the decision was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:32 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
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