Day News Recap: Deadly strikes and unrest spread from Moscow to Sudan, while markets track yen and oil moves
Russia said a bombing at an upmarket restaurant in central Moscow killed five people and injured 19, and blamed Ukraine for the attack. 🔗Across the wider war, officials in Ukraine and Russia reported a fresh exchange of strikes that left at least 14 people dead in total, while a separate Ukrainian drone attack set fire to a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Vladimir region and a Russian bombardment destroyed eight million books in a Kharkiv warehouse. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, a second Qatari LNG tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz within a month, widening force majeure concerns,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Aug 2026 18:18 LONDON
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Romania uses controlled blast to divert Danube water to nuclear reactor amid drought crisis
Romanian naval forces have carried out a controlled explosion on the Danube to help redirect cooling water towards the country's remaining working reactor at the Cernavodă nuclear plant. The operation took place as record-low river levels continued to disrupt power generation in Romania and neighbouring Hungary. Authorities said the measure was intended to keep the reactor operating during an acute water shortage linked to drought and heat.The blast used 180kg of explosives, according to a report cited in the supplied material, to move a large rock that was restricting the flow of water. Officials said the action would allow a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Washington state wildfires force mass evacuations around Spokane
Wildfires in Washington state have forced around 60,000 people to evacuate as multiple blazes continue to burn around Spokane. Officials say the fires have destroyed hundreds of buildings and left more than 10,000 electricity customers without power. The situation has developed rapidly amid strong winds and very dry conditions.Three major fires were still burning around Spokane on Monday, and officials said they had not been contained. The Washington state department of natural resources said there were 16 wildfires burning across 250,000 acres in the wider state. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown said authorities were still assessing the damage and were discussing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:10 LONDON
Wildfires continue burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come
Wildfires are still burning in parts of France and Spain, although officials say some of the worst fronts are beginning to ease. In southwest France, the Gironde region and the mountainous Var department have seen large fires that scorched tens of thousands of hectares. In central Spain, blazes near Madrid have also eased, allowing some evacuees to start returning home, even as crews continue to deal with flare-ups and new hotspots.Officials in France say the country's largest blaze since 1949 is now under control, but it has not been fully extinguished. Firefighters from across Europe are still involved in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:29 LONDON
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South Korea records hottest day on record amid severe heatwave
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since national weather records began more than a century ago, as an intense heatwave continues to grip the country. The southeastern city of Yangsan reached 42.5C at 1:26pm local time on Sunday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. It was the fifth consecutive day that temperatures in Yangsan rose above 40C.Heat warnings remain in force across much of South Korea, with temperatures climbing into the upper 30s in many cities. More than 20 localities were under emergency heatwave alerts on Sunday, a warning category introduced this year in response to increasingly severe summer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Greek wildfires spread to several areas as winds worsen firefighting efforts
Wildfires are burning across several areas of Greece, including near Athens, as strong winds continue to drive the flames and complicate firefighting efforts. Emergency evacuations are under way in affected locations, while crews are working on multiple fronts to contain the blazes. Greek authorities have also issued emergency alerts for several areas and warned of extreme wildfire risk in Attica and Evia.More than 300 firefighters, 92 fire trucks, heavy machinery and aircraft have been deployed to the Boeotia region, where a major fire is still being tackled. The fire has affected the area around Agios Vasileios, about 80 kilometres northwest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 12:59 LONDON
Wildfire near Dunwich Heath forces evacuations close to Sizewell B
A major incident has been declared after a wildfire broke out at Dunwich Heath on the Suffolk coast. Homes have been evacuated, and a holiday park has also been cleared as firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze. The fire is burning in large heathland close to the coast and has prompted warnings for people to avoid the area.Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said its crews have focused on protecting properties including Coastguard Cottages, Mount Pleasant Farm and Cliff House Holiday Park. The fire broke out shortly after 5.30pm on Wednesday and spread towards St James' Church. Officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:12 LONDON
