Canadian petition to expel US ambassador Pete Hoekstra passes 171,000 signatures
A petition before Canada's House of Commons calling for the expulsion of United States Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has passed 171,000 signatures and is set to be discussed by Parliament. The petition asks Canadian lawmakers to declare Hoekstra persona non grata and seek his removal as ambassador to Canada. It comes amid renewed friction between Ottawa and Washington over tariff policy and public remarks by the envoy.The signature total is far above the 500 needed for a petition to be considered by the House of Commons. The petition was authorised by Green Party leader Elizabeth May after being put forward by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Eurovision changes hosting rules for broadcasters in states involved in armed conflict
The European Broadcasting Union has changed the rules for the Eurovision Song Contest so broadcasters will no longer be eligible to host if their state is involved in an armed conflict or what it described as a sensitive geopolitical situation. The new rule applies to the 2027 contest and was announced after feedback from participating broadcasters. The next Eurovision is due to take place in Bulgaria in 2027 after singer Dara won for the country in May.The EBU said the revised rules are intended to give greater clarity for artists and production staff and to help ensure the contest provides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 20:06 LONDON
Cook Islands election shaped by diplomatic rift with New Zealand and ties with Beijing
Voters in the Cook Islands are heading to a high-stakes general election that has been shaped by disputes over foreign policy, deep-sea mining and the country's relationship with New Zealand. Prime Minister Mark Brown has said last year's diplomatic rift with Wellington could influence how people vote. The election is taking place in a small Pacific nation of about 17,000 people that has recently drawn wider international attention.Brown said the fallout from the row with New Zealand "does have bearings" on voters, adding that people are "quite mindful and aware of what happens in the geopolitical space". He argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 02:02 LONDON
Nagasaki anniversary renews debate over Japan's nuclear stance
Japan is marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki as debate intensifies over the country's long-standing anti-nuclear principles. The commemoration comes at a moment when senior figures in Tokyo are signalling a willingness to revisit questions that have shaped Japan's post-war security policy for decades. The discussion is unfolding against the backdrop of rising regional tensions and uncertainty over the strength of Japan's security ties.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not said whether she will keep the three non-nuclear principles, under which Japan has pledged not to possess, produce or allow nuclear weapons into the country. Defence Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
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The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
