Pirates seize vessel off Somali coast amid increased threat level
A cargo ship was seized by suspected pirates six nautical miles off Garacad, Somalia, prompting maritime authorities to raise the threat level in the area to substantial.The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that "unauthorised persons" took control of the vessel and redirected it to Somalia's territorial waters on Sunday.This incident is part of a series of recent piracy attacks, with at least four vessels targeted in the last week, including a fishing vessel and an oil tanker.The UKMTO has advised vessels to transit with caution due to the increased threat of Pirate Action Group activity, noting that weather conditions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 09:01 LONDON
US Investigations Underway into Deaths and Disappearances of Scientists Amid Conspiracy Theories
At least 10 individuals connected to sensitive scientific research in the United States have either disappeared or died, prompting investigations by the FBI and the US House of Representatives Oversight Committee.These cases have attracted widespread public speculation and conspiracy theories online.Among those involved is Carl Grillmair, a 67-year-old astronomer affiliated with a prominent California science and data centre.He was fatally shot at his home in Llano, California, in February.A 29-year-old local man, Freddy Snyder, has been charged with murder and burglary in connection with the case and is scheduled for arraignment.Grillmair's widow, Louise Grillmair, has rejected conspiracy theories linking her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 02:00 LONDON
Nine Arrested in UK Over Alleged Jewish Site Arson Plot
Counter-terrorism police in the United Kingdom have arrested nine individuals over an alleged plan to commit arson at sites connected to the Jewish community.Two men, aged 19 and 26, were arrested in Watford on Tuesday and remain in police custody.The other seven suspects have been released on strict bail conditions.The arrests occurred over the past three days as part of an ongoing investigation by the Metropolitan Police into a series of arson attacks in north-west London.These attacks have targeted Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, two synagogues, and a former Jewish charity.Additionally, a drone was flown near the Israeli embassy,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 22:03 LONDON
Eight arrested in London over arson attacks targeting Jewish community
Eight people have been arrested following a series of arson attacks in London, with seven suspects detained over an alleged conspiracy to commit further attacks targeting the Jewish community.The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into recent incidents affecting Jewish sites.Among those arrested, three men aged 24, 25, and 26 were detained in Harpenden by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London and later released on police bail.Additional arrests include a 25-year-old man in Stevenage, a 26-year-old man and two women aged 50 and 59 in Birmingham, and a 39-year-old man in Ealing.The man arrested... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 11:31 LONDON
US and Iran Warn of War Readiness as Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Remain Uncertain
The United States and Iran have both issued warnings of their readiness for war amid uncertain ceasefire talks scheduled to take place in Pakistan.The talks, aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, have yet to secure Iran's confirmed participation.US Vice President JD Vance is prepared to lead the American delegation to Islamabad for a second round of negotiations, although he remained in the US on Monday, adding to uncertainty over the timing of the talks.Iran's cleric-led government has not confirmed its attendance and has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement through a blockade of Iranian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 07:00 LONDON
US Navy Seizes Iranian Ship Amid Gulf Blockade, Iran Vows Retaliation
The US Navy intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf after it failed to respond to warnings to stop, US President Donald Trump announced on social media.This is the first ship seized since the US began its naval blockade of Iranian ports following the US-Israel conflict with Iran that started in late February.Iran condemned the seizure as a violation of the ceasefire and described it as an "act of armed piracy," promising to retaliate soon.No immediate casualties or disruptions have been reported by US authorities following the operation.The seizure marks a significant escalation in maritime enforcement in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 21:01 LONDON
