Hungary parliament votes to remove President Tamas Sulyok in latest anti-Orban move
Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, in a move tied to the new government's effort to dismantle figures associated with former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The vote took place on Monday in Budapest and passed by 139 votes to six. If enacted, the measure would end Sulyok's term immediately and allow parliament to choose a new president.The amendment comes after Peter Magyar's Tisza Party won the April election and ended 16 years of rule by Orban's Fidesz party. According to the supplied material, Sulyok and other members of Fidesz boycotted the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
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India opposition demands rollback of Election Commission Form 6 change
India's opposition parties have criticised the Election Commission over a change to the online Form 6 voter registration process, accusing it of adding a new mandatory declaration without the required legal amendment. The dispute centres on the ECINET portal, where the online version of Form 6 was reported to include a new section asking for details of the applicant or their parents in relation to the last Special Intensive Revision. The downloadable version of the same form, however, was reported not to contain the new declaration.Congress leader Pawan Khera said the Election Commission had introduced a mandatory section in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 02:35 LONDON
Andy Burnham secures Labour backing in bid to become UK prime minister
Andy Burnham has moved into pole position to become the next British prime minister after securing the backing of more than 85% of Labour MPs, according to the supplied report. The former mayor of Greater Manchester is now said to have enough support within the parliamentary party that his bid cannot be challenged by other Labour MPs. The development comes after Keir Starmer resigned last month following heavy criticism from within his own party.The report says Burnham received a further 27 nominations on Monday afternoon, taking his total to 349 MPs. Under Labour rules, a challenger would need the support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
President Trump warns Iranian vessels against approaching U.S. blockade
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Anthony DiLorenzo, who is running to represent the fantastic people of New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District! As a very successful Businessman and Entrepreneur, Anthony understands the America First Policies required to Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Promote MADE IN THE U. A., and Champion our Nation's Golden Age. As your next Congressman, he will work tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Advance Election Integrity, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
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European Commission launches Gaza recovery initiative as donor backing expands
The European Commission has announced an initial package of almost 900 million euros, or about $1bn, for Gaza recovery work, as donors met in Brussels on Monday. The initiative, called the Team Gaza Initiative, is aimed at early recovery projects after more than two years of war. It is intended to support basic services and reconstruction-related work in the territory.According to the supplied material, the funding will go toward water and sanitation infrastructure, debris removal, and the restoration of health infrastructure. The European Commission said the package is part of a broader effort to help rebuild Gaza and provide what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran strikes widen as Europe hardens sanctions and Asia reels from deadly fires
US forces carried out another wave of strikes on Iran, deepening a confrontation that has now spread across the Gulf, while President Donald Trump said the United States would act as the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz and restart a naval blockade of Iran. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Iraq’s prime minister Ali al Zaidi is heading to Washington for talks on energy, trade and security, and Israel has set national elections for 27 October, a vote widely seen as a test for Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. 🔗 🔗Europe moved to tighten pressure on Moscow and its networks, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained near Moscow after announcing Duma run
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has been detained by police in a town west of Moscow, according to his social media account and his press secretary. The detention took place on Monday morning, weeks after he said he would stand as a candidate in September's State Duma elections. His press secretary said he was taken from his home, and the reason for the detention was not immediately known.Nadezhdin was recently designated a "foreign agent" by the justice ministry, which accused him of spreading false information about the Russian government and calling people to take part in unauthorised rallies. That designation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
EU ministers discuss sanctions on trade from Israeli settlements in Brussels
EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss possible sanctions on trade from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The talks come amid rising pressure from member states over settler violence against Palestinians and continued settlement expansion, which the European Union says is illegal under international law. No formal decision was expected at the meeting, and diplomats said the session was intended to gauge whether there is enough support to move forward.EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said at the start of the meeting that the situation in the West Bank was "really intolerable" and warned that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran trade fresh strikes as Europe and Asia markets turn mixed
US forces carried out another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday evening, extending a confrontation that has now spread across the Gulf and deepened fears over the Strait of Hormuz. đź”—Russia and Ukraine also traded drone and missile salvos overnight, with at least nine people killed across Ukraine, Russian occupied Enerhodar and Russian held areas, while a separate drone attack in Russia's Moscow region killed at least three people and wounded five. đź”— đź”—In the Middle East, Israel has set national elections for 27 October, the last date allowed by law, in a vote widely seen as a test... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Jul 2026 10:16 LONDON
Israel election set for 27 October as Netanyahu faces leadership test
Israel's parliament has confirmed that the country will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law. The vote is being widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership after the Gaza war that began in 2023. The Knesset said its current term will end on 17 July, meaning the next election date is already fixed and there is no need for a dissolution law.The parliament said the ruling coalition can complete a full four-year term for the first time in decades. Netanyahu, who is 76 and Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has said he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Syria's transitional parliament meets in Damascus after Assad's overthrow
Syria's newly appointed transitional parliament has held its inaugural session in Damascus, marking a significant step in the country's political transition more than 18 months after Bashar al-Assad was toppled. Members of the chamber took the constitutional oath on Sunday as the People's Assembly convened for the first time under the new authorities. President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the rebel offensive that removed Assad and is now Syria's president, urged lawmakers to put national interest first.Al-Sharaa said the assembly should focus on improving the economy, strengthening public services and attracting international investment. He also called on lawmakers to help foster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Trump frames White House renovation as part of a broader national restoration agenda
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "This is the horrible front of the White House, and it's been like that for years. The condition is deplorable, just like our Country was when I inherited it from Sleepy Joe Biden. The Radical Left Dumocrats criticize me for spending so much time bringing our White House back to the Glory of 100 years ago, Actually, it will be far better than that, and they will not shame us for bringing our Great and Brilliant Monuments to the past and the future back to levels... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
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US housing bill becomes law after Trump declines to sign amid voting-rights standoff
President Donald Trump's refusal to sign a bipartisan housing bill did not stop it from becoming law, after the measure took effect automatically overnight. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is now in force after reaching the White House and passing the 10-day window for presidential action without a veto. Trump had said he would not sign it in protest over Congress's failure to advance separate voter ID legislation.The bill had already cleared both chambers of Congress in June with unusually broad support, making it one of the most significant federal housing measures in years. Supporters have described it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 15:04 LONDON
Andy Burnham on course to become Britain's next prime minister after Labour backing
Andy Burnham is on course to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs in the opening stage of the contest to replace Keir Starmer as party leader. He won the support of 322 of Labour's 403 MPs, leaving little room for a rival to build a viable challenge before nominations close. If no challenger emerges, Burnham is expected to be confirmed as Labour leader before taking office as prime minister later this month.The result marks a rapid and decisive start to the leadership process. Burnham's tally gives him a dominant position among Labour... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 07:32 LONDON
Brazil Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade under Lula
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest fell to its lowest level in a decade in the first half of 2026, according to official figures released on Friday. The data show that an estimated 1,295 square kilometres of forest were cleared between January and June, a 38% drop from the same period a year earlier. The figures mark a significant milestone for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's pledge to curb destruction in the world's largest rainforest.The numbers were published by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research, which tracks forest loss in the Amazon. They show the lowest overall level of clearing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Trump removes final members of US Election Assistance Commission ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump has removed the last remaining members of the US Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal election body without sitting commissioners months before November's midterm elections. The White House confirmed the move on Friday, after two Democratic appointees were fired by email and the lone remaining Republican commissioner resigned. The commission is now vacant at a time when Trump is pressing for broader changes to voting rules.The Election Assistance Commission, often referred to as the EAC, is a bipartisan federal body created by Congress in 2002 to support state and local election officials. Its responsibilities include issuing non-binding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Petr Pavel warns peace window may narrow after Russia's September elections
Czech President Petr Pavel has warned that the window for peace talks with Russia may narrow after the country's parliamentary elections in September. He said there is still an opportunity to push for dialogue, but argued that the situation could change quickly once the vote is over. His comments come amid continuing concern in Europe about the direction of the war in Ukraine.Pavel said Russia would be unlikely to announce mobilisation before the elections, but suggested pressure could build afterwards. He also said that if Ukraine continues to carry out successful deep strikes inside Russian territory, Moscow may be pushed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 16:38 LONDON
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour stance on Gaza and signals tougher pressure on Israel
Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's stance on Gaza and said he would increase pressure on Israel if he leads the party into government. In a video message posted on social media on Thursday, the Labour politician said the party "didn't get it right" on the war in Gaza and "needs to do better". He also described the suffering of Palestinians as a "scar on our collective conscience".Burnham said innocent Palestinians, including children, were still being killed and that there was a humanitarian crisis because too little aid was getting into Gaza. He added that the Israeli military continued to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Palestinian president sets legislative elections for November 28 amid pressure for reform
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree setting legislative elections for 28 November across the Palestinian Territories. The vote is intended to cover Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and would be the first Palestinian legislative election in 20 years if it goes ahead. The announcement adds a new step to a long-delayed political process that has been repeatedly disrupted by division, conflict and unresolved voting arrangements.The decree was issued on Thursday, according to the supplied report, as Abbas and the Palestinian leadership face mounting international pressure to demonstrate legitimacy and reform. The report says the move follows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 18:59 LONDON
Nigeria orders probe after fake federal agency received budget funding and office space
Nigeria's president has ordered an investigation after a fictitious federal body was found to have received budget funding and office space, triggering a political storm in the run-up to January's general election. The case centres on the presidential foreign intervention promotion council, or PFIPC, which was allocated 1.3 billion naira in the 2026 budget. The development has intensified scrutiny of governance and corruption in Africa's most populous country.According to the supplied material, the issue first came to light last October when Femi Gbajabiamila, the president's chief of staff, wrote to police alleging that his signature, official seals and reference numbers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 18:04 LONDON
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Clacton by-election formally triggered as Farage prepares to re-fight seat
A by-election in Clacton has now been formally triggered after Nigel Farage resigned as the constituency's MP. Reform UK MP Lee Anderson moved the writ in the House of Commons on Thursday morning, setting the process in motion. The vote is likely to take place on Thursday, 13 August, although that date still needs confirmation.Farage has said he will re-fight the Essex seat, describing the contest as a test of "people versus the establishment". His resignation comes amid renewed scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary standards investigation. Questions have centred on a reported ÂŁ5 million gift from Christopher Harborne,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after scandal and assault allegation
Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for the US Senate in Maine after a series of scandals, including a sexual assault allegation. He said he will formally withdraw from the race once a replacement is selected through what he described as a transparent and democratic process. The move comes in a contest seen as important to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.Platner said in an 11-minute video posted online that the decision was not an admission of guilt. He said the allegation was false and that the claims against him did not happen. He also said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 02:00 LONDON
Sudan official proposes national dialogue to end civil war
A senior Sudanese official has proposed a national dialogue aimed at ending the country's civil war and setting out a path towards civilian rule and elections. Malik Agar Ayyir, who is now aligned with the Sudanese government, is calling for talks to restore the state's monopoly on arms and dissolve non-state armed groups. The proposal is intended to bring together actors aligned with Sudan's internationally recognised government and address the conflict's main political and military disputes.The plan, obtained by the source, says the dialogue could take the form of a single meeting or a series of meetings. It specifically raises... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 22:02 LONDON
Farage to address future in public life amid finance scrutiny
Nigel Farage has said he will make a statement at 14:00 BST on his future in public life as questions intensify over financial support and undeclared benefits linked to donors and allies. The Reform UK leader is facing renewed scrutiny after reports that he did not declare benefits provided by a long-time associate once convicted of fraud in the United States. Rival parties are now calling for the matter to be examined by Parliament.The latest pressure comes alongside an ongoing investigation by Parliament's standards commissioner, which began in May after Farage did not declare a ÂŁ5m gift he received from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body as technocratic transition advances amid stalled talks
Hamas has announced the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, in a move that clears the way for a technocratic committee to take over civilian administration. The decision marks a significant political shift for the group, which has run Gaza since seizing control from Fatah in 2007 after winning legislative elections the previous year. It comes as the ceasefire in Gaza, which took effect last October, continues to shape negotiations over the territory's future governance.A Hamas official said Mohammed al-Farra, head of the emergency committee, had submitted his resignation and that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
Joshua Wong set for 2 September sentencing in Hong Kong national security case
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong is scheduled to face a plea and sentencing hearing on 2 September in a second case brought under the city's national security law. The hearing is expected to last one day, according to the judiciary's website. The case centres on allegations that Wong conspired to collude with foreign forces in 2020.Wong was arrested in June 2025 on suspicion of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. He is accused of working with fellow activist Nathan Law and others to ask foreign countries, institutions, organisations or individuals outside China to impose sanctions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
