Zelensky meets Andy Burnham at Downing Street amid Ukraine support push
Volodymyr Zelensky met Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street on Wednesday as Ukraine sought to shore up support from European allies five years into Russia's war. The meeting took place at No 10 and included a military ceremonial guard for the Ukrainian president, which was described as thought to be a first for a foreign leader. Burnham used the meeting to signal continued British backing for Kyiv at a time of renewed pressure on Ukraine's energy system and wider diplomatic strain.Burnham told Zelensky that Britain would "forever stand by you" and said he was accelerating the delivery of air... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
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UN envoy warns Libya's political divisions still threaten stability
The UN envoy told the Security Council on Wednesday that Libya has made progress in its political process, but warned that institutional divisions, economic deterioration and security fragility continue to threaten stability. The briefing focused on the continuing risks facing the country despite the reported movement in talks. The envoy urged Libyan leaders to overcome their differences and clear the way for national elections. The message to the Council linked Libya's stalled political cohesion directly to the need for an agreed electoral path. The source provides no further operational detail, casualty information or named actors beyond the UN envoy and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 21:33 LONDON
Zelenskyy says Trump taking Russia's side is painful amid sanctions row
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said it is "painful" that Donald Trump appears to be choosing Russia's side in the war in Ukraine. In comments published in an interview on the Piers Morgan Uncensored podcast, Zelenskyy said it was a "pity" that Ukraine was losing a strong partner. He was responding to a period of sharper rhetoric from the US president, including a remark that Zelenskyy should be replaced.The dispute comes after Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports and pushed for an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia over the weekend. According to the supplied material, that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine under fresh attack as Hormuz tensions rise and markets turn mixed
Russia intensified pressure on Ukraine with overnight strikes on Kyiv and other cities, killing at least one person, injuring more than 20 and damaging power infrastructure, while separate attacks left about 600,000 people without electricity and disrupted front line operations after Starlink speed restrictions hit battlefield communications. 🔗 🔗The wider war damage is also spreading beyond the capital, with the UN saying recent Russian attacks in Kyiv and Kharkiv killed and injured civilians and damaged homes, and with Ukraine’s landmine contamination growing as deminers increasingly rely on drones and artificial intelligence to clear dangerous areas. 🔗 🔗In Europe, the UK... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Oct 2026 18:24 LONDON
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United States prepares first Belarusian potash shipment in four years
The United States is preparing to receive its first shipment of Belarusian potash in four years, with a 30,000-tonne cargo expected at the Port of New Orleans on Wednesday. The move marks a tentative reopening of trade between Washington and Minsk after sanctions on major Belarusian potash producers were lifted in March. It also comes as the US looks for cheaper fertiliser supplies amid higher farm input costs and wider trade tensions.The shipment was identified in data from Kpler, according to the supplied material. It would represent only a small share of the 5.6 million tonnes of potash the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:05 LONDON
US inflation rises more than expected in September as gasoline prices jump
US consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in September, according to official figures released in the final data update before next month's midterm elections. The consumer price index showed annual inflation at 3.7%, up from 3.4% in August. The increase was driven in large part by higher gasoline prices, which rose after disruption to Middle East energy supplies linked in the reporting to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.The Bureau of Labor Statistics said gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September alone and accounted for more than half of the monthly increase in inflation. Energy prices overall were up 20.4% over the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:03 LONDON
Iran expands Strait of Hormuz surveillance amid surge in attacks and falling oil transit
Iran says it has expanded surveillance in and around the Strait of Hormuz by deploying new naval units east of the waterway, as attacks on shipping rise and oil transit falls again. The announcement comes amid heightened tension over one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, where maritime traffic has faced what the report describes as the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. The move is being presented by Tehran as part of a wider effort to monitor vessels more closely and maintain pressure in the disputed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
India detains Cockroach Janta Party leaders for five days amid New Delhi protest crackdown
Two leaders of India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party have been detained for five days after police said they entered Jantar Mantar by climbing barricades during a protest in New Delhi. Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were among about a dozen people detained on Tuesday after chanting slogans calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police said the site was no longer an official protest venue and accused the pair of trespassing.The detentions come after a broader police crackdown over the weekend aimed at preventing mostly young demonstrators from gathering in the capital. Authorities briefly detained thousands of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 10:03 LONDON
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Kabila launches new rebel-linked coalition in eastern DR Congo amid conflict fears
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has formally launched a new political-military coalition in the eastern city of Goma, deepening concerns that the long-running conflict in the region could intensify. The movement, called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, was presented from Kabila's residence and is described as replacing the M23-AFC alliance. The announcement ties a former head of state more directly to armed actors already fighting government forces in the east.According to the supporting report, Kabila said he will lead the coalition, while Corneille Nangaa will serve as deputy alongside Bertrand Bisimwa. Freddy Kaniki... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:01 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia intensifies Ukraine strikes as Middle East tensions and Bank of America fine dominate
Russia launched heavy overnight strikes on Ukraine that killed at least six people and cut power to hundreds of thousands, with attacks hitting multiple regions and adding to pressure on the energy grid. The UN said recent Russian strikes in Kharkiv and Kyiv killed and injured civilians and damaged homes and infrastructure, while Ukraine’s landmine contamination is also widening as deminers increasingly use drones and AI. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, blasts were reported in Yemen’s capital Sanaa after the Saudi led coalition warned civilians to stay away from an oil depot and nearby storage facility, as the Houthis... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Oct 2026 08:40 LONDON
Trump says Houthis are trying to drive up oil prices before US elections
United States President Donald Trump has accused Yemen's Houthi movement of stepping up attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia in an effort to push up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, he said the group had been behaving "very badly" and suggested the attacks were timed to affect energy costs before voters go to the polls in November. He also said the Houthis had been silent for a long time before emerging again.Trump said the group was acting "probably at the behest of Iran" and described Iran as a failing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Russia draft budget raises defence and security to record 44% of federal spending
Russia's parliament is due to begin examining a draft budget for 2027 to 2029 that would allocate a record 44% of federal spending to defence and security. The proposal comes as the Kremlin continues to prioritise military outlays during the war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year. The State Duma is scheduled to start reviewing the draft on 22 October.The draft would give defence and security roughly twice the share assigned to social programmes, according to the figures in the budget plan. Military expenditure this year has already reached 17 trillion roubles, compared with 12.1 trillion roubles originally budgeted,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Security Council meets on Syria as transition faces pressure
The Security Council is meeting on Syria as the country's fragile transition comes under pressure on several fronts. The source says economic hardship is fueling unrest, Israeli incursions continue in the south, and sectarian tensions persist in Sweida. Damascus is also reporting progress on its chemical weapons programme. The text says there are also talks about future elections, indicating that political transition issues remain on the council's agenda. The source adds that millions remain displaced. No further operational details, casualty figures, or specific outcomes from the meeting are provided in the text. #IsraeliIncursions #Sweida #Damascus #chemicalweapons #displaced United Nations News... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: Riyadh airport attacks widen Middle East tensions as energy shock deepens
Saudi Arabia said it would respond seriously after Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, where two strikes left 14 people dead and more than 300 injured, according to the civil aviation authority. The airport was also suspended as Gulf allies voiced support for a stronger security response. 🔗 🔗The escalation comes as the International Energy Agency warned the world is facing the biggest energy crisis ever, with disruption from the Iran, US war now stretching beyond seven months. Iran also threatened to disrupt US and UAE oil shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz, while diesel markets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Oct 2026 18:21 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Riyadh airport hit again as protests, Gaza pressure and US court ruling dominate
Saudi Arabia said two strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have killed 14 people and injured more than 300, after a weekend of deadly Houthi attacks that forced the kingdom to extend the airport suspension. 🔗 🔗In Gaza, Israeli forces pushed the Yellow Line further west in Shujayea, in southeastern Gaza City, a move that forced families to flee as the front line shifted again inside the enclave. 🔗In India, police locked down large parts of New Delhi ahead of a fresh rally over allegations of voter list manipulation, as protests over the roll dispute intensified and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Oct 2026 12:21 LONDON
US judge orders Trump administration to halt taxpayer-funded ads for 14 days
A US federal judge has ordered Donald Trump's administration to stop airing taxpayer-funded television adverts promoting the president, in a ruling issued weeks before November's midterm elections. The temporary restraining order was issued on Sunday by US District Judge Jennifer Rochon and applies for 14 days. It bars the administration from making or airing the challenged adverts while the case continues.According to the court order, the administration had used $20 million in Department of Homeland Security funds to pay for the campaign. The plaintiffs, represented by the nonprofit legal group Democracy Forward, argued that the adverts exceeded the purposes authorised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
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Australia presses Palestinian Authority after election postponement
Australia's foreign minister has urged the Palestinian Authority to hold elections without delay after President Mahmoud Abbas postponed the vote until September 2027. Penny Wong said the delay was "deeply disappointing" and argued that credible elections are an important part of the authority's commitment to reform, democratic renewal and accountable governance. She also said continued delays undermine the prospects of a two-state solution.The postponement affects elections that had been due in November and would have been the first Palestinian polls in 20 years. The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization said the decision was driven by conditions in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
Slovenia referendum rejects bill expanding parliamentary inquiry powers
Slovenian voters have narrowly rejected a government bill that would have expanded the powers of parliamentary inquiry commissions, in a binding referendum that dealt a setback to Prime Minister Janez Jansa's reform agenda. With 99% of votes counted, 51% of voters opposed the proposal and 49% supported it. The result came after a campaign in which opponents accused the government of pushing an authoritarian measure.The proposal would have required people summoned before parliamentary inquiries to appear immediately, without the right to challenge the summons in court until the commission had finished its work. Critics argued that this could have forced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
Trump's Russia diesel sanctions relief draws legality challenge as Republican backlash grows
A Republican senator has questioned whether Donald Trump's temporary easing of sanctions on Russian diesel is lawful, adding a new domestic political challenge to the White House's energy and Russia policy. Thom Tillis said the move could violate congressional law and warned that his support for Trump's legislative priorities may depend on the administration reversing course. The criticism comes as the president seeks to lower diesel prices in the United States after a period of fuel-market pressure.Tillis made the comments during a Sunday interview on NBC News's Meet the Press, saying there was a "legitimate case" that the president was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Trump factor could help Democrats win Republican strongholds at midterms
In rural Ohio, voters are weighing the impact of Donald Trump's presidency as the United States heads toward November's midterm elections. In Chillicothe, a town that has voted Republican in recent years, some residents say rising prices and immigration policy are shaping how they think about the vote. The contest is being watched closely because it could help determine whether Democrats can make gains in places long considered out of reach.One local resident, Daniel DeGarmo, said people in his community are feeling pressure from higher costs in everyday life. DeGarmo works as both a pastor and an auctioneer, and he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
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Trump Announces Deal With Putin to Release Russian Diesel to Global Market
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin to release large volumes of Russian diesel into the American and global markets. The announcement, made on Friday and discussed again on Saturday, immediately drew criticism from Ukraine and raised questions about the impact of sanctions on Russian energy exports. According to the statements provided, the deal would begin with an immediate release of 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another 1 million tonnes later.Trump said an additional 3 million tonnes could be delivered in the near term, depending on the operating capacity of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
US, Europe and Ukraine hold Miami talks on joint plan to end war as winter nears
US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami on Friday in a renewed diplomatic push to seek a common proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The talks were described by US envoy Steve Witkoff as "constructive" and focused on ways to de-escalate the conflict before winter. Witkoff said the meeting brought together the E3, the European Commission, Ukraine and NATO.According to Witkoff, the discussions covered energy resilience, grain exports, security guarantees and longer-term arrangements for Ukraine's and Europe's security to prevent future conflict. He also said the parties discussed support for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and economic prosperity, including EU... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
Dozens killed in intercommunal clashes in South Sudan's Rumbek
Intercommunal clashes in the town of Rumbek in South Sudan's Lakes State have killed about 71 people, according to the caretaker government. Officials said the violence broke out on Friday and that government security forces later regained control of the town. Witnesses said attackers from outside Rumbek briefly took control before police and military reinforcements arrived.The interim Ministry of Information said initial security reports put the death toll at approximately 71, including four soldiers. It said the exact number of fatalities had yet to be verified. The government also said Rumbek was under the control of security forces and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Katie Zacharia offered White House press secretary role ahead of US midterm elections
Katie Zacharia has been offered the role of White House press secretary, according to a White House official. The move comes after Karoline Leavitt left the post in August, and would place a new spokesperson at the centre of the Trump administration's public messaging ahead of next month's midterm congressional elections. Zacharia has not yet publicly responded to the offer.Zacharia is currently a communications adviser for President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform and for Trump Media & Technology Group, according to her professional profile. She also briefly served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security before leaving in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record 265-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego Bay after 265 consecutive days at sea, ending a record-long deployment. The aircraft carrier arrived home on Thursday, with sailors reuniting with family members on the pier. Some were seen carrying flowers and balloons as the ship completed its journey back to California.The supplied report says the deployment included support for US military operations against Iran. It also says the carrier was originally sent out from California in November 2025 for duty in the South China Sea before being rerouted to the Middle East. The mission drew attention because of reports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Trump pushes fuel-cost relief as US midterms approach
Gasoline and diesel prices in the United States have more than doubled since the conflict between the US and Israel with Iran began in February, according to the supplied report. The rise has added pressure on transport businesses, farmers and ordinary drivers at a time when affordability is dominating the political debate ahead of the midterm elections. President Donald Trump has responded with a series of comments and announcements aimed at lowering fuel costs, including a waiver on the use of red dye diesel announced at a campaign stop this week.The report says the political stakes are high because voters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 06:33 LONDON
Questions over Trump operatives advising Dodik ahead of Bosnia election
Questions have emerged in Bosnia and Herzegovina after a report said two political operatives linked to US President Donald Trump advised Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik ahead of the country's parliamentary election on Sunday. The report said James Blair and Chris LaCivita visited Dodik and were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for their work. The disclosure has drawn criticism within the Republican Party and renewed attention on Dodik's political and legal position.According to the report, Blair and LaCivita were involved in advising Dodik during the run-up to the vote. Blair currently runs Trump's main fundraising organisation, while LaCivita is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 16:33 LONDON
Italy electoral reform passes as opposition vows court challenge over bonus seats
Italy's parliament has given final approval to a controversial electoral reform that introduces bonus seats for the coalition winning the most votes. The lower house backed the measure in a secret ballot, with 227 MPs in favour and 164 against, after a heated debate in Rome. The change comes ahead of elections due next year and has been framed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a way to increase political stability.The reform moves Italy to a fully proportional system and requires parties and alliances to present a joint candidate for prime minister and a shared government programme before a general... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
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