Bosnian agencies file charges over lead poisoning linked to Vares mine
Four Bosnian environmental agencies have filed charges against a Canadian mining group over lead poisoning linked to the controversial Vares mine in Bosnia and Herzegovina.The agencies said hundreds of people living near the mine tested positive for lead poisoning.The case centres on the site at Vares, which had been promoted as a source of prosperity for the area.The filing raises the prospect of legal and regulatory scrutiny for the company behind the project.It also adds pressure on officials to respond to residents' concerns about possible environmental and public health harm.The dispute matters because the mine was presented as an economic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 06:01 LONDON
Howard Lutnick questioned by lawmakers over Epstein ties
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spent hours in a closed-door session with the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, as lawmakers questioned him about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.The hearing took place behind closed doors, and the supplied material says Lutnick appeared for hours before the committee.No further details were provided on the questions asked or the evidence discussed.The session matters because it places a senior member of President Donald Trump's cabinet under congressional scrutiny in a politically sensitive inquiry.The House Oversight Committee is one of the main panels responsible for examining executive branch conduct.The issue has drawn attention because of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 14:31 LONDON
Iran fire at commercial complex near Tehran kills at least 11
A fire at a commercial complex near Iran's capital Tehran has killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more, according to state media.The blaze broke out on Tuesday at the Arghavan commercial complex in Andisheh, west of Tehran.Footage broadcast on television showed a multi-storey building engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke rising into the air.An earlier report said 41 people were injured.Local officials said the complex contained more than 250 commercial units and 50 office units.The Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office of Shahriar has called for an investigation to identify possible culprits.Authorities also issued an arrest warrant for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Nottingham inquiry hears Valdo Calocane was discharged after staff could not find him
A public inquiry into the Nottingham killings has heard that Valdo Calocane was discharged from mental health services in September 2022 after staff said they could not find him.The hearing was told he had missed appointments and made no further contact with the team.Emma Robinson, a team leader with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Early Intervention in Psychosis service, said staff had tried to reach him at his address, by phone and by letter.She told the inquiry: "We couldn't work with him, we couldn't find him at this point." Calocane had been under the trust's care for two years and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 16:31 LONDON
Nine die in coal mine gas explosion in Colombia
Nine people have died in an explosion at a coal mine in Sutatausa, north of Colombia's capital, Bogotá.Emergency workers said they had rescued six miners from the shafts and were continuing efforts to recover the bodies of those killed.Colombia's national mining agency said a build-up of gases was thought to have caused the blast at 16:00 local time on Monday.It also said it had inspected the mine less than a month ago and had warned operators about a potentially dangerous gas build-up.The regional fire department said crews were still working at the site.The incident adds to concerns about safety in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
White House discusses vetting AI models before public release
The Trump administration is discussing whether to impose oversight on artificial intelligence models before they are made publicly available, according to the supplied report.The discussion marks a shift from the administration's earlier noninterventionist approach to AI.The idea under consideration is pre-release vetting, rather than action taken after a model has already been released.No decision, rule or enforcement action has been announced.The report does not say what form any oversight might take or which models would be covered.The development matters because it suggests the White House is weighing a more active role in AI policy at a time when governments are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Police probe possible link between Brixton drive-by shooting and nearby stabbing
Police in south London are investigating whether a drive-by shooting in Brixton that injured four people is connected to a stabbing about an hour later nearby.The two attacks happened on Saturday morning and left two men in a life-threatening condition.The shooting took place on Coldharbour Lane at about 01:15 BST, when a car approached from the other side of the road and fired seven shots, according to a witness account.Four people were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds.A 25-year-old man was left in a life-threatening condition, while three others aged 21, 47 and 70 suffered non-life-threatening injuries.The stabbing victim, a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
US troop cuts in Germany draw criticism from top Republicans and NATO concern
Two senior US Republican lawmakers have criticised the Pentagon's decision to cut 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany, saying the move could undermine deterrence and send the wrong signal to Russia.Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, who chair the Senate and House armed services committees respectively, said the troops should be moved further east rather than withdrawn from Europe.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the decision followed a thorough review and took account of theatre requirements and conditions on the ground.NATO said it was seeking clarification from Washington.The dispute matters because Germany hosts more than 36,000 active-duty US troops and remains a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 06:29 LONDON
Baloch insurgency threatens Pakistan mining deal in Balochistan
Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan's plans for a billion-dollar mining deal linked to the Trump administration.The threat is centred on Balochistan and the Reko Diq project, according to the supplied reporting.No further details were provided on the timing, location of any specific attack, or the terms of the deal.The reported risk matters because the mining agreement is described as a major economic ambition for Pakistan.Any sustained insurgent violence in the area could complicate efforts to move the project forward.Balochistan has long been the focus of separatist violence, and the Baloch Liberation Army has been one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 05:59 LONDON
EU proposes new 'Reject All' cookie consent rules to reduce user fatigue
The European Union has proposed new rules to simplify cookie consent on websites by introducing a 'one-click' option to reject all cookies.This initiative aims to reduce the time users spend managing cookie preferences and enhance privacy controls.Under the current system, users must actively consent to cookies on most websites, as mandated by the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the e-Privacy Directive.The new proposal seeks to merge these two frameworks to streamline consent processes.The changes are expected to save users approximately 198 million hours annually by reducing the repetitive task of accepting or rejecting cookies on every website visit.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 10:31 LONDON
