Solomon Islands prime minister voted out after no-confidence vote
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been voted out of office after a no-confidence motion in parliament.The vote followed a debate in which accusations of bribery and corruption were raised, which Mr Manele strongly rejected.The motion passed with 26 of the 50 members of parliament backing the move against him.Mr Manele stepped away as leader on Thursday afternoon, ending a two-year term in office.A new prime minister has not yet been chosen.The new government bloc is expected to hold a vote next week, with long-time opposition leader Matthew Wale and former foreign minister Peter Shanel Agovaka among those being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:02 LONDON
Ukraine parliament considers tighter surrogacy rules that could bar foreigners
Ukraine's parliament is considering a bill that would tighten oversight of the country's surrogacy industry and effectively bar access to foreigners, who make up most intended parents.The proposals come as the industry has nearly returned to pre-war levels after being disrupted by Russia's full-scale invasion.The supporting material says Ukraine was widely cited before the war as the world's second commercial surrogacy hub after the United States.One surrogate, Karina Tarasenko, is six months pregnant with an embryo from a Chinese couple's egg and sperm.The 22-year-old from eastern Ukraine says she turned to paid surrogacy after the war left her family struggling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 07:01 LONDON
Australia: Joel Davis charged over neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament
Neo-Nazi Joel Davis has been charged in Australia over an alleged hate speech incident linked to a rally outside New South Wales parliament in Sydney.NSW police said the 32-year-old was arrested in South Penrith on Wednesday and later charged after an investigation into the protest and speeches made by participants.Police said the charges are publicly inciting hatred on the grounds of race and causing fear.Davis was taken to Penrith police station and granted conditional bail before being ordered to appear at Downing Centre local court on 3 June.The case relates to a National Socialist Network protest on Macquarie Street on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Council agrees new EU rules to tighten cooperation on VAT fraud probes
The Council of the EU provisionally agreed new rules to strengthen cooperation against value added tax fraud across the European Union. The measure increases coordination between member states, the European Public Prosecutor's Office and the European Anti-Fraud Office. The new framework gives EPPO and OLAF more direct access to key VAT data on cross-border business transactions in the EU. That access includes information held by Eurofisc, described as the EU's anti-VAT fraud network. The Council said the change is intended to give EU investigative bodies the targeted information they need to pursue suspected criminal activity more quickly. According to the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
US says offensive operations against Iran are over as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
The United States says its offensive operations against Iran have ended, even as fresh warnings and reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raised concern that the ceasefire could unravel.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the initial US-Israeli offensive in Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, had reached its objectives.He said Washington preferred a path of peace, while also warning of a strong response to any new threat to shipping.The immediate concern is the waterway itself.Late on Tuesday, UK Maritime Trade Operations said a verified source had reported a cargo vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Trump says talks with Iran are progressing on possible deal
United States President Donald Trump has said talks with Iran over the past 24 hours make a deal "very possible" as Tehran reviews a US peace proposal.The proposal is reported to be a one-page memorandum that would formally end the conflict, while leaving key issues unresolved, including Iran's nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the remarks in the Oval Office, saying the two sides had held "very good talks".Iranian officials, however, publicly dismissed the proposal as unrealistic and said Tehran would convey its response.The latest comments come as the war, which began on 28 February,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
French row grows over report calling for €1bn cuts to public broadcasting
A political row has intensified in France after a parliamentary inquiry report recommended sweeping cuts and restructuring for public broadcasting.The report has drawn criticism from politicians and industry figures, who say it is politically motivated and impractical.The inquiry was led by Charles Alloncle, an MP for the Union of the Right for the Republic, which is allied to Marine Le Pen's National Rally.It recommends cutting the public broadcasting budget by 25%, closing or merging several channels, and reducing spending on entertainment, sport and youth programming.The report also calls for the French president to directly nominate the heads of public broadcasting,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 18:01 LONDON
Romania government toppled in no-confidence vote
Romania's government has collapsed after MPs backed a no-confidence motion against prime minister Ilie Bolojan in parliament.Lawmakers voted 281 to 233 in favour of the motion in the 464-seat chamber, ending Bolojan's tenure after less than a year in office.The motion was tabled by the Social Democrats, or PSD, and the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians, or AUR.Bolojan's centre-right National Liberal Party, or PNL, and its coalition allies did not vote.The result leaves Romania in political limbo and forces the president, Nicusor Dan, to begin consultations on naming a new prime minister and trying to rebuild a governing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
German minehunter heads to Mediterranean for possible Hormuz mission
The German Navy minehunter Fulda has departed from the Kiel-Wik naval base and is heading toward the Mediterranean amid discussions over a possible deployment near the Strait of Hormuz.The vessel sailed on Monday, with crew members seen preparing onboard before it left port.The ship can carry up to 45 personnel and is expected to remain at sea for around two weeks.German officials have said any future mission near Hormuz would need approval from the Bundestag and a secure legal basis, potentially including a United Nations mandate.The comments come as maritime security in the region remains under strain.The movement of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
European leaders gather in Armenia for unprecedented summits
European leaders are gathering in Armenia for two unprecedented summits that underline the country's shifting diplomatic position.More than 30 European leaders and Canada's prime minister are due in Yerevan for a European Political Community summit, followed by the first ever bilateral EU-Armenia summit on Tuesday.The meetings are taking place in the Armenian capital, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa expected to attend the EU-Armenia session.Armenia is also a member of Russia's Eurasian Economic Union and hosts a Russian military base.The summits come as Armenia remains heavily dependent on Russia for energy and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
US President Donald Trump announces increase of tariffs on EU cars to 25%
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union will be increased to 25% starting next week.This decision marks a significant escalation in trade tensions between the United States and the EU.The current tariff rate on EU vehicles is 15%, established under a trade deal negotiated last July.Trump accused the EU of "not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal" but did not provide specific details on the alleged non-compliance.The tariff hike affects a key European industry, with countries like Germany and France likely to be impacted due to their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
US removes whisky tariffs, sparking political debate in Scotland
The United States has removed tariffs on whisky imports as part of a zero-for-zero tariff deal, coinciding with King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US.This change affects Scotch and Irish whiskey exports to America as well as US bourbon imports to the UK.The Scotch Whisky Association estimated that the previous US tariffs were costing the industry about £4 million a week.The trade body worked closely with US counterparts to advocate for this policy shift, which is not a unilateral concession but a mutual tariff removal.The announcement has triggered political debate in Scotland ahead of the upcoming Scottish... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 17:03 LONDON
'Olivia's Law' Receives Royal Assent in UK to Mandate Criminals' Attendance at Sentencing
The United Kingdom has formally enacted 'Olivia's Law' following its receipt of Royal Assent, mandating that criminals must be present at their sentencing hearings.Court staff are now authorized to use reasonable force to ensure attendance.This legislation was developed after the 2022 murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt Korbel in Liverpool.Her killer, Thomas Cashman, had refused to attend his sentencing hearing, prompting a campaign led by Olivia's mother, Cheryl Korbel, to change the law.Under the new law, offenders who refuse to attend sentencing hearings may face additional penalties, including extended sentences and the revocation of privileges such as visiting rights.The law is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 12:06 LONDON
