Report says North Korean workers are being brokered into Russia under forced-labour conditions
The latest report says a Russian broker network is using student visas to bring North Korean workers into Russia and place them in forced-labour conditions. It alleges the arrangement is designed to bypass labour law and United Nations sanctions, while also helping fund Pyongyang's ballistic missile programme. The investigation names Moscow-based businessman Vladimir Sokolov and his labour-brokering platform KNDR.su as central to the network.According to the report, Sokolov's operations director, Ruslan Zhukov, told investigators posing as prospective employers that North Korean workers were enrolled in colleges they did not attend in order to avoid labour law. The report says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:36 LONDON
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Israel election aftermath: Ben Gvir calls for arrests as Arab parties gain leverage
Israel's far-right national security minister has called for the arrest of leaders of Arab parties after their strong showing in this week's election, escalating a dispute already centred on unproven claims of foreign funding. Itamar Ben Gvir said the domestic security service should order the arrests of the heads of Arab parties suspected of involvement in Qatari money. The allegation has not been substantiated, and it comes as final election results are still being completed.The latest count is still pending because about 500,000 absentee ballots are being tallied from military personnel, diplomats, prisoners and hospital patients, among others. Local media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:34 LONDON
North Korea fires missiles amid rising tensions over DMZ landmine dispute
North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The launches were detected around 12:30pm local time from the Wonsan area and were directed into the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea. Japan's Defence Ministry separately said the launch may have fallen outside its Exclusive Economic Zone.The missile firing comes as tensions rise over a landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone that injured three South Korean soldiers on September 21. A joint South Korea-United Nations investigation earlier this month concluded that North Korea had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Madrid train crash kills 68 as Israel deadlock, Russia tensions and Europe fears mount
At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high speed trains collided south of Madrid, with investigators now trying to establish what caused one of Spain's deadliest rail disasters in years. 🔗In Israel, the election aftermath remains unresolved, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc falling short of a governing majority and the count leaving the country in political limbo after its first vote since the October 7 attacks. Arab parties made historic gains, while fraud claims and accusations of exclusion from coalition talks added to the uncertainty. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Across the Middle East, Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Oct 2026 08:46 LONDON
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Russia-Africa summit draws leaders as analysts say economic incentives remain limited
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for the latest Russia-Africa Summit, with the Kremlin expecting delegations from 48 countries, including 22 heads of state. The meeting comes as Russia seeks to deepen its influence across the continent while offering fewer economic commitments than some of its rivals. The article's central argument is that political incentives, rather than trade or investment, are doing most of the work in drawing governments to the summit.The summit follows earlier gatherings in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023. According to the supplied material, 43 African heads of state or government attended the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
At least 68 killed in high-speed train collision south of Madrid as investigation begins
At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, according to the latest confirmed figures. The crash happened on Wednesday and has triggered a full investigation into how the disaster unfolded. It is the second deadly high-speed rail accident in Spain in nine months, deepening concern over rail safety.Officials have said the inquiry will examine the circumstances of the collision and the sequence of events leading up to it. The incident took place south of the capital, in a region that has now become the focus of national attention.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
Northern Territory teen charged over terrorism allegations and 3D-printed gun schematics
Police in Australia's Northern Territory have charged a teenager with terrorism and extremism offences after a raid that investigators say uncovered documents likely to facilitate a terrorist act and schematics for 3D-printed firearms. The search was carried out yesterday after a tip-off from a member of the public, according to a joint statement from investigators. The case is being handled by the Australian Federal Police, NT Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation as part of a joint counter-terrorism investigation.Investigators allege the teenager accessed, discussed and reposted violent extremist material on social media. They said the search warrant led officers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Australian military report says SAS officers knew of unlawful 'throwdowns' in Afghanistan
A newly released Australian Defence Force inspector-general report says some SAS officers knew soldiers under their command were planting weapons on dead Afghan civilians to make them appear to be combatants. The report says the practice, described as "throwdowns," was not stopped despite officers having actual knowledge of misconduct in theatre. It adds a new layer to long-running scrutiny of Australian special forces conduct in Afghanistan.The executive summary of the 2021 investigation was posted online this week. It examines the cultural context of the special operations command and describes a "breakdown of command" and erosion of military discipline during operations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Belgium finance and tax agency hit by cyberattack, taking MyMinfin offline
Belgium's Federal Public Service Finance said its digital services were disrupted on Wednesday by a cyberattack, forcing the temporary shutdown of its online tax portal and several other services. The agency said MyMinfin, the platform used by individuals and businesses to manage tax returns and other financial documents, had been taken offline as a precaution. Officials said they were investigating the incident and securing systems while services remained unavailable.The finance agency said some upcoming tax filing deadlines affected by the disruption would be extended, with new dates to be announced later. It did not give a timeline for when the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:34 LONDON
CSIRO faces scrutiny over transparency on Darwin LNG methane leak
Australia's national science agency is facing criticism over its handling of a major methane leak linked to Santos's Darwin LNG plant. Internal emails and messages released under freedom of information laws show staff were concerned about public scrutiny after reporting on the leak intensified. The material relates to a design fault in the Darwin LNG tank that allowed methane to escape for years before the issue became public.The newly released correspondence shows CSIRO staff discussing how to respond to questions about the agency's role and how to manage the fallout from the reporting. According to the documents, some staff described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:32 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after Brazil election loss and passport dispute
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and members of his family have landed in Miami, Florida, after Brazil's presidential election and amid an ongoing legal dispute over his passports. The move follows a Brazilian Supreme Court order linked to a money-laundering investigation, according to the supplied report. It also comes after a reported route through Argentina and Ecuador before the family reached the United States.The report says Bolsonaro and his family were granted entry visas by the United States government after he refused to comply with the court order to surrender his passports. Argentina's migration authority said the family first travelled from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Serbian police kill attacker outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade as threat level rises
Serbian police shot dead a young man outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in the early hours of Wednesday after what officials described as a terrorist attack. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the suspect rushed at a police officer with two knives, leaving the officer with a minor wound to the face. The embassy was closed at the time, and no Israeli personnel were injured.Dacic said the attacker was a Serbian citizen and a minor who had been under security monitoring because he was known to support Islamic State. He said investigators were still working to identify the suspect formally,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
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Democrats see stronger-than-expected prospects in US midterms, strategist says
A Democratic strategist has said the 2026 US midterm elections are looking more competitive than expected, with the party seeing a wider path to gains in both chambers of Congress. Keith Brannum said the contests are now "far more nail-biting" than Republicans would have wanted. He added that districts and Senate races once seen as out of reach are now being treated as genuine toss-ups.Brannum said that in January, control of the US Senate was thought to be beyond Democratic reach, but that expectations have shifted since then. He described many of the seats on the ballot as "coin-toss" races... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
Syria and Jordan reopen Nassib border crossing amid probe into deadly airstrikes
Syria is reopening the Nassib border crossing with Jordan on Wednesday morning after a brief closure triggered by Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria. The two governments have also agreed to investigate the strikes and set up a security committee to share intelligence and assess the aftermath. Regular passenger and commercial traffic is due to resume, according to the Syrian state news agency.The latest confirmed toll from the strikes is at least seven dead in Deraa and Suwayda, including five members of the same family, three of them children. Syria's Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management said its teams responded at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Netanyahu alleges election fraud as Israel votes in high-turnout contest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused unnamed opponents of trying to steal the country's election as voting took place in a highly polarised national contest. The vote is Israel's first since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 and comes after years of regional war and political strain. Security and the conduct of the election have dominated the campaign.By the afternoon, turnout had reached 44.9%, the highest level recorded since 1973, according to the election commission. Polls have pointed to a close race between Netanyahu and his main challenger, centrist former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Voting stations were due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine under fresh strikes as Gaza inquiry deepens pressure on Israel
Russia launched renewed overnight strikes on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, hitting the South Bridge in the capital and causing fresh damage to transport infrastructure, while separate attacks in the Voronezh region killed three people and disrupted rail traffic. Kyiv was also hit by two waves of ballistic missile fire, leaving one woman dead and 14 people injured. 🔗 🔗 🔗Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has been waiting for almost a month for US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve interceptor missiles for Patriot systems, as Ukraine also reported better interception rates against Russia’s jet powered drones but warned that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Oct 2026 18:33 LONDON
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UK charges two men over RAF Fairford incident as investigation continues
British prosecutors have charged two men under the National Security Act following an incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a military air base used by the United States. The pair have been named as Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24. Police said the charges relate to an investigation that began after reports of suspicious vehicles in the area in late September.Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of UK National Counter Terrorism Policing, said Essghir, a British national from Westminster in London, was charged under Section 4 of the National Security Act 2023 for suspected activity on 22 August. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Israel votes, Congo Ebola cases top 10,000
Kyiv was struck by two waves of ballistic missiles overnight, leaving one woman dead and 14 people injured, as Russia also launched more than 280 drones and 16 missiles at Ukraine in a renewed mass attack that hit several regions even as a local ceasefire began around Oleshky. 🔗 🔗Ukraine said it has improved interception of Russia's jet powered attack drones, but warned that disruption to military grade satellite communications has complicated that progress. 🔗In the Middle East, Israelis are voting in a tightly fought general election that could reshape the country's political direction after three years of war and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON
James Comey faces third criminal case under Trump administration
Former FBI director James Comey has been charged in a new case alleging the disclosure of national defence information, marking the third criminal case brought against him under the Trump administration. A criminal complaint unsealed on Tuesday accuses him of communicating information in October 2016, when he was leading the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to a person not entitled to receive it. The case adds a fresh legal and political flashpoint involving one of President Donald Trump's most prominent critics.According to the complaint, Mr Comey is accused of directing an unidentified individual to disclose national defence information to a reporter... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 07:05 LONDON
Jordan arrests three suspects after deadly church attack in Karak governorate
Jordanian authorities said on Monday they had arrested three suspects after a deadly attack on a church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate that killed nine people. The men were wounded in a dawn shootout after being cornered in an abandoned house, according to the Public Security Directorate. Officials said the suspects are Islamic extremists and will be brought before the courts.Director of Public Security Major General Abdullah Al-Maaytah said the three were taken to hospital and were still receiving treatment. He said security forces recovered a number of weapons and a large quantity of ammunition at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for returnees from DR Congo
Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to undergo a 21-day quarantine as it tightens precautions against Ebola. The measure was announced in Kampala by Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi on Sunday, alongside stronger screening at Entebbe International Airport and land crossings. Officials also said incoming travellers must complete contact forms so they can be reached if needed.The Health Ministry said returnees with a travel history to the DRC will have to pay for their quarantine. Uganda says it currently has no active Ebola infections after ending its own outbreak in July. The country declared the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu days before Israel election
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv for a final anti-government demonstration three days before Israel's parliamentary election. The rally focused on demands for an independent state commission of inquiry into the security failures linked to the October 7 attacks. It also reflected broader anger at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, with repeated chants of shame heard through the crowd.The protest came after two years of weekly gatherings in Hostage Square, where families and supporters had pressed the government to do more to bring captives home from Gaza. At the latest rally, opposition figures including Gadi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Fire engulfs Bavaria's Eagle's Nest historic site, suspect detained
A fire has broken out at the Kehlsteinhaus, the historic mountain guest house known as the Eagle's Nest, near Berchtesgaden in southern Bavaria. German police said around 200 firefighters and emergency personnel were battling the flames at the site on 24 October. A suspect was detained close to the scene as investigators examined whether the person was connected to the fire.Police said the building caught fire in the area around Berchtesgaden, a town in Bavaria near the Austrian border. In a statement, they said they were investigating the detained suspect's possible link to the blaze. There was no immediate word... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Former prisoners describe abuse of freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard in Russian jail
Former Ukrainian prisoners have said they witnessed the abuse of freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard during his detention in a prison in Russia's Bryansk region. The accounts describe beatings, humiliation and deprivation while Hubbard was held at Novozybkov prison, near Russia's border with Ukraine. Hubbard was released after four and a half years in custody and flown back to the United States earlier this week.Dmytro Khyliuk said he first met Hubbard at Novozybkov prison in September 2022, after Hubbard had already been held for months. Khyliuk said guards repeatedly referred to Hubbard as the American and mocked him during inspections.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:35 LONDON
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Local ceasefire agreed in Russian-occupied Oleshky amid Starshield dispute
A limited ceasefire has been agreed for the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with the arrangement intended to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians. The White House said the truce was brokered with the involvement of Melania Trump and a representative who worked directly with Russian and Ukrainian leadership on the terms. The ceasefire is due to begin on Thursday local time, according to the statement.The agreement comes as tensions continue between Washington and Kyiv over restrictions on Starshield, the satellite internet system used by Ukraine to support military communications. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said restrictions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
One dead and four injured after gunman opens fire in Paris suburb
A man is in custody after a shooting in the Paris suburb of Trappes left one person dead and at least four others injured on Friday. Police said the gunfire was reported at about 10:30am local time in the town west of the French capital. Authorities are investigating whether the attack may have had a terror link, although the motive has not yet been established.According to police, the suspect allegedly opened fire from a vehicle and appeared to have shot at random. A suspect was later arrested in the nearby neighbourhood of Coignieres. France's anti-terrorism prosecutors are monitoring the case,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:35 LONDON
Coal mine explosion in northwestern Turkey kills two and leaves one miner trapped
An explosion at a coal mine in northwestern Turkey has killed at least two miners and left one person trapped underground, according to local authorities. The blast happened in the town of Gelik in Zonguldak province, an area with a long history of coal mining. Emergency crews were sent to the site after the explosion, which was caused by firedamp, a flammable gas found in mines.Zonguldak governor Osman Hacibektasoglu said eight people were in the tunnel when the explosion occurred at around 10:00 local time. Seven miners were rescued, while two of those taken to hospital later died. Five people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
ABC among Australian targets in spyware-linked ad campaign
Australia's public broadcaster has confirmed that a small number of staff devices were exposed to malicious online advertisements linked to a wider spyware campaign. The broadcaster said it has wiped the affected devices as a precaution and has so far found no signs of compromise. The incident is part of a broader operation researchers say targeted more than two dozen Australian organisations across government, critical infrastructure, universities and media.The exposure was identified after researchers at Citizen Lab examined a campaign they have dubbed Adfection. According to the findings cited in the report, the operation used online advertising technology to deliver... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
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Rare unrest flares in Tunis and Jebiniana after deaths linked to police actions
Police in Tunisia have clashed with protesters in the capital Tunis and in the southern town of Jebiniana after a series of deaths linked to police action and emergency response. The unrest is unusual for the country and has unfolded alongside growing anger over living conditions and public services. Demonstrations also spread to Sfax, where students protested another civilian death.In Ettadhamen, a suburb of Tunis, police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters after the death of a man detained on suspicion of drug dealing. His family said he died because of abuse by police officers after his arrest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
US judge blocks DHS operations targeting alleged non-citizen voters in nine states
A federal judge in the United States has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop operations aimed at identifying alleged non-citizen voters in nine states. The ruling comes less than two weeks before the midterm elections and affects federal efforts in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin. The case adds a new legal constraint to a broader push by the administration to highlight voter fraud ahead of the vote.US District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin said the investigations likely violate a provision of the Voting Rights Act that bars voter intimidation. In her ruling, she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Germany says it faces intensive espionage after suspected Russian spy arrest
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Germany is facing "intensive" espionage activity after the arrest of a Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect, identified under German privacy law as Vadym Y., was detained in Brandenburg and is due to appear before an investigating judge on Friday. Prosecutors say he had been in contact with a Russian intelligence service through an intermediary since at least July 2025.The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office said the man allegedly collected military-related information in Germany, including details on the production of armoured vehicles, ammunition and explosives. Merz described the arrest as a success, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 18:34 LONDON
Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on suspected ISIL cell near Damascus
Syrian security forces have carried out a raid on a suspected ISIL cell in Rankous, in the western Damascus countryside, leaving two internal security officers dead and five others wounded. The Interior Ministry said the operation took place on Thursday morning and targeted a group suspected of planning attacks in the area. Officials said the suspects refused to surrender, and gunfire broke out during the raid.According to the ministry, five alleged ISIL members were killed and six others were arrested. Weapons and explosive belts were also seized during the operation, which the ministry described as part of wider efforts to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
