Day News Recap: Deadly conflict, disasters and political shocks dominate a grim global day
Yemen's government says four crew members were killed when a small cargo ship was hit in the Red Sea, in an attack it blames on the Houthis, underlining the continuing danger to shipping in the waterway. đź”—In Gaza, health reporting said miscarriages have tripled between January and June as pregnancy care worsens amid displacement and shortages, while Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15 point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US led Board of Peace, deepening his public dispute with Donald Trump. đź”— đź”—Ukraine and Russia kept up overnight strikes, with President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Moscow of using North Korean missiles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 18:20 LONDON
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Russia releases former US Marine Robert Gilman on humanitarian grounds
Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022, and he is being flown to Washington, DC, on a US plane. The release was described as being on humanitarian grounds, according to Kirill Dmitriev, the special envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Gilman, who is from Massachusetts, had been reported to be in extremely poor health before the decision.Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey said Gilman had been "essentially catatonic" and was battling a severe case of pneumonia before he was freed. Markey also said that about 50 days ago, Gilman was diagnosed with a dissociative stupor,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
Dozens killed in firefight between armed group and police in Nigeria's Kebbi State
At least 29 people were killed in a firefight between police and a heavily armed group in Nigeria's Kebbi State, according to police. The clash took place on Monday as the group was travelling from Zamfara State to Kebbi State. Police said the group numbered around 240 men and was moving on more than 200 motorcycles.Police spokesman Bashir Usman said officers confronted the group and lost 10 personnel in the engagement. Two other officers were injured and are receiving medical treatment, he said. Police also said 17 suspected bandits and two civilians were killed, although the final figures are still... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 224 with more than 2,700 missing
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 224 people, with more than 2,700 others reported missing as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings. The worst effects have been reported in Cali, Quibdo and Pereira, while Choco is among the hardest-hit areas and remains poorly documented. Authorities say about 1,600 buildings have been damaged or destroyed in the aftermath.Local officials said the quake has left public services and communications in Quibdo virtually shut down. Search and rescue workers have been operating through the night to find people trapped under rubble, while families have been using citizen-run websites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
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Netanyahu rejects US-led Gaza peace plan as Trump defends ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US-led Board of Peace, sharpening a public dispute with Washington over the next stage of the conflict. The plan links an Israeli military pullback to the disarmament of Hamas and the creation of a new Palestinian governing body. On Monday, United States President Donald Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu remained "very good" despite the disagreement.Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Israeli army would not withdraw until Hamas was "genuinely disarmed" and vowed that Israel would continue to counter threats against its forces and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine strikes deep in Russia as heat, war and security alerts spread
Ukraine said its drones hit the Taneko refinery in Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region, in an attack that also struck a hostel, as the death toll from the wider strike rose. đź”—Oil prices climbed sharply as traders lost hope that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen soon, with the prolonged closure keeping one of the world's most important shipping routes under pressure. đź”— Iran also appointed former Revolutionary Guard commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, a move that comes as talks over the strait continue. đź”—In the Middle East, Yemen's Houthis renewed missile and drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
British Columbia wildfire as evacuations top 12,000 and one woman dies
The Bald Range Fire in British Columbia's Okanagan region has continued to spread rapidly, forcing more than 12,000 residents to evacuate. The blaze started on Friday and grew in a matter of hours to about 53 square miles, or 136 square kilometres, according to officials. It remains out of control as authorities assess the damage left behind in communities around Okanagan Lake.Police said an 80-year-old woman died while trying to flee the wildfire on Sunday. Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes have been lost, and the full scale of structural damage has not yet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 18:06 LONDON
Counter-terror inquiry reopened into incendiary device at Nigel Farage's home
Counter-terror police in London have reopened an inquiry into an incident at Nigel Farage's home in April 2025, after a new line of inquiry was identified. The case involves what Farage described as a lit incendiary device being pushed through his letterbox at his London property. Police have also referred themselves to the police watchdog over how the original investigation was handled.Farage said at a press conference on Monday that the incident was directly linked to the murder of Ann Widdecombe, although he said he could not say more at this stage. He also said counter-terrorism officers had made mistakes,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Leeds man jailed over abuse campaign against 117 victims worldwide
Justin Swaddle, a man from Leeds, has been sentenced to two years in prison after a National Crime Agency investigation into a campaign of abuse linked to a Com group. The NCA said Swaddle forced more than 100 victims into sexual activity and self-harm, including cases where victims carved his online username into their bodies. Investigators said Swaddle, who was 17 at the time of the offending, was active across Snapchat, Telegram and Discord using usernames including "Epstein", "Rugen" and "Moscow". West Yorkshire Police first arrested him in October 2023 for offences including possession, making and distribution of indecent images.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 13:02 LONDON
Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest
Voting is under way in the third and final phase of Pakistan-administered Kashmir's Legislative Assembly elections, but the poll has been reduced after unrest and postponements in seven constituencies. In the Poonch division of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, only four of the 11 constituencies originally due to vote are taking part on Monday. More than 800 polling booths opened at 8am local time and are due to close in the late afternoon, with about 460,000 people registered to vote.The postponed constituencies are five in Poonch district and two in Sudhnoti district, where officials said a new polling date will be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: China evacuates a million as wildfires, drones and Gaza tensions dominate
More than one million people have been evacuated across eastern China as Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain, flooding risk and transport disruption, while Hong Kong recorded its hottest day ever after the storm pushed warm air over the city. đź”— đź”—In Canada, British Columbia is battling fast moving wildfires that have forced about 22,000 people from their homes, with one 80 year old woman killed while trying to leave and federal aid now approved. đź”— đź”—Russia said its air defences intercepted 456 Ukrainian drones overnight across around 15 regions, including Tatarstan, in one of the largest reported drone attacks of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Ireland orders detention of alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan after extradition from Dubai
An Irish court has charged Daniel Kinahan with directing an organised crime group and ordered him held in custody after his extradition from Dubai. The 49-year-old appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on Sunday and was remanded until a hearing scheduled for 5 October. The case marks a significant step in a long-running international investigation into the Kinahan organised crime group.According to the supplied report, Kinahan was arrested in Dubai in April after Ireland issued an international arrest warrant. He was then extradited to Ireland on a government aircraft, a move described as reflecting a change in judicial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
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South African special forces members charged over murder of detective Frans Mathipa
Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering senior detective Lt Col Frans Mathipa, according to documents shared in the case. Mathipa was shot dead in August 2023 while driving home on a motorway outside Pretoria, after spending months trying to obtain information linked to an investigation he was working on. The men deny the charges, and no trial date has yet been set.The case has drawn fresh attention because of new material said to come from secret police and court records. Those documents reportedly show that the vehicle which followed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Nigerian army rescues 33 kidnapped travellers in Zamfara state
The Nigerian army says it has rescued 33 people who were kidnapped by armed men while travelling through Zamfara state in north-western Nigeria. The hostages were taken in the Tsafe area on Saturday afternoon, according to the military. Troops and police moved in after hearing about the abduction and intercepted the kidnappers while they were moving the victims to another location.Army spokesman Lt-Col Aliyu Danja said the kidnappers fled into nearby bush after coming under fire from the security forces. He said it was not clear where the abductors had been taking the hostages when they were intercepted. The army... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Drones spotted over German military base days after Leipzig airport bomb case
Two drones were spotted over a military base in western Germany on Thursday evening, in an incident now being examined alongside a separate airport security case in Leipzig. The base is in Mechernich, near Bonn, and German armed forces confirmed the sighting. The episode has added to concern about unmanned aircraft appearing near sensitive sites in Europe.A spokeswoman for the Bundeswehr Joint Force Command said military police were deployed to the site before the matter was handed over to local police. German media reports said the base reportedly houses components and spare parts used to maintain US-made Patriot air-defence systems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Indonesia closes Mount Bromo national park as wildfire expands in East Java
Indonesian authorities have closed access to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java after a fast-moving wildfire spread across land near Mount Bromo. The closure was announced on Saturday and will remain in place until further notice. The park sits near an active volcano and is a major tourist destination, making the disruption significant for visitors and local operations.Officials said the blaze began on Monday and had grown to about 176 hectares by Sunday, up from roughly 60 hectares on Thursday. The park chief, Rudijanta Tjahja Nugraha, said the closure was intended to protect visitors, staff and people in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo acting prime minister during parliament session
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Kosovo's acting prime minister, Albin Kurti, during a plenary session in parliament on Saturday. The incident disrupted proceedings as lawmakers argued over delays in forming parliamentary leadership after the June snap election. Police officers and other members of parliament intervened as the confrontation unfolded in the chamber.The MP identified in the row as Time Kadrijaj, from the Alliance party, threw at least four eggs in Kurti's direction. The incident happened after Kurti told parliament he needed more time to hold talks with other parties before proposing a candidate for speaker. The exchange came during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
Sri Lanka prison riots leave 3 dead and 23 injured amid suspected gang links
Sri Lankan authorities have brought several prison disturbances under control after riots at multiple facilities left three inmates dead and 23 others injured. The unrest unfolded at prisons including New Magazine Prison in Colombo, Kuruwita prison and an open prison in Negombo. Police, riot squads and special forces were deployed as officers worked to restore order.Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told parliament that one prisoner was killed when 40 inmates broke out of their cells at New Magazine Prison late on Thursday. He said two more prisoners died during a second riot at Kuruwita prison on Friday morning, about 80km... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
Toronto police have announced two arrests in connection with a shooting at the United States Consulate in Toronto last month. Investigators said the case is being treated as a national security incident, and they believe the suspects were recruited through an encrypted messaging app and paid to carry out violent acts. Police said the shooting was the second attack on the diplomatic mission in five months.Authorities said the arrests were made on Thursday and involved a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy. The adult suspect has been identified as Xen-Ul-Abdeen Syed and faces multiple firearm, arson and stolen-property charges, as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 23:03 LONDON
Germany probes explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport amid hybrid attack concerns
German authorities are continuing to investigate after a drone carrying explosives was found in a restricted area at Leipzig/Halle Airport, one of the country's key cargo and military logistics hubs. The device was discovered by airport workers on Tuesday local time and later destroyed by a bomb disposal robot, according to the supporting material. Officials have described the case as a hybrid attack and opened a counterterrorism investigation.Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the incident marked a "new level of danger," while local reporting cited in the source material said the drone was carrying high-military-grade explosives. The drone was found next... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Victorian court user data leaked to dark web forum, police investigate
Personal information from online hearings in regional Victorian courts has been posted on a dark web forum, prompting a police investigation. Court Services Victoria has confirmed the breach involved participants in online hearings in the Magistrates' Court and Children's Court divisions. The material is understood to include sensitive details from hearings in Bendigo and other regional centres across Victoria.The leaked data is reported to span hearings from 2022 to 2026 and includes names, email addresses and job titles. Court Services Victoria said the dump also contained publicly available information such as case names and courtrooms. According to the supplied reporting,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 20:33 LONDON
Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian activist in rare West Bank case
Israeli prosecutors have filed a rare indictment against settler Yinon Levy over the killing of Palestinian activist Odeh Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank. The charge, filed by Israel's Southern District Prosecutor's Office, accuses Levy of reckless manslaughter and also includes armed trespassing and malicious property damage. The case stems from a confrontation in Umm al-Khair in July 2025, where settlers were operating an excavator in the Palestinian village.According to the indictment, Levy cocked his gun during the confrontation and fired in the direction of residents, hitting Hathaleen, before firing another shot into the air. Footage of the incident was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
Iran tightens internal security grip at home as war conditions with the US linger
Iranian authorities have intensified internal security controls across the country, with the strongest pressure reported in Tehran. The measures include arrests, executions, closure of public gathering spaces and tighter enforcement by religious morality police. The crackdown comes as diplomatic efforts to end the United States-Israel war on Iran remain uncertain.The supporting material says security forces and morality police have increased restrictions over the last few weeks, targeting people and businesses judged non-compliant with rules the state describes as immoral or un-Islamic. It also says compulsory hijab enforcement has been stepped up, alongside business closures and pressure on students, lawyers and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Nigeria rescues 308 abductees in major joint security operation
Nigeria's presidency says security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara states, in what officials described as the country's largest single-day rescue operation. The victims were recovered from the Kainji Lake National Park area in Niger State during a joint operation involving the military, police, intelligence services and the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. Officials said the rescued group included 163 people taken in a February attack on Woro community in Kwara State and at least 145 others abducted in Niger State.Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the operation and viewed it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 08:31 LONDON
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Pakistan imposes new restrictions on foreign media reporting outside major cities
Pakistan has introduced new rules requiring foreign media workers, including Pakistani nationals working for them, to seek permission before reporting from most of the country. The guidelines apply to anyone covering stories outside Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, and have drawn criticism from journalist groups and media figures. The move comes amid tensions in Kashmir and renewed scrutiny of how unrest is reported.The rules are called the Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines, 2026. According to the government, they are intended to provide an administrative mechanism to verify media, facilitate access and coordinate reporting requirements. Officials have not said how long permission may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:09 LONDON
Ukrainian vendor survives drone pursuit and blast in Kherson, officials say
A Ukrainian fruit and vegetable seller survived after a drone reportedly chased him around his market stall and then exploded beside his van in the southern city of Kherson, according to regional officials and police. The man, identified only as Yurii and said to be 52, was injured by shrapnel in the attack on Tuesday, 4 August. Ukrainian authorities released video of the incident and said it showed a drone pursuing him in the open area around the stall.Officials said the drone appeared to be an FPV, or first-person-view, device, a type often used in the war because it can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:03 LONDON
Eight South Korean students detained after Osan Air Base break-in attempt
Eight South Korean student protesters have been detained and are under investigation after allegedly trying to enter Osan Air Base, a US military installation about 50 kilometres south of Seoul. Police and US military authorities said the group was stopped on Tuesday at the base's main gate. The incident has drawn attention because it took place at one of the main hubs of the US Air Force in South Korea.According to the US military, eight people were detained after they attempted to unlawfully enter the base through the installation's main gate. The military said it transferred them to the Korean... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
UK counter-terror police warned over alleged IRGC breach by London-based LuaLua TV
Counter-terror police in the United Kingdom have been warned that London-based LuaLua TV may be breaching the country's new ban on support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC. The allegation centres on the station's links to the Islamic Radios and Television Union, known as IRTVU, and on its online output, which has been described as pro-Iran and sympathetic to Hamas and Hezbollah. LuaLua TV is based in London and holds an Ofcom licence, but it is said to operate only online and on social media.The warning comes after the National Security Act introduced restrictions on support for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 06:33 LONDON
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Zelenskyy shares video of drone attack on vegetable seller in Kherson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shared video footage of a drone attack on a civilian vegetable seller in the southern city of Kherson. The footage shows a drone pursuing a man around a van used as a street stand before diving towards him and exploding as he ducks for cover. Ukrainian officials said the man survived, but was wounded in the attack.The victim was identified by Ukrainian officials only as Yurii, a 52-year-old vegetable seller. According to the supplied material, he suffered shrapnel injuries to both legs and his back. Zelenskyy said the world must see what he described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Kosovo widens wartime mass grave search after third potential site identified
Kosovo authorities have identified a third potential mass grave site as their search for people missing from the 1998-99 war expands. Excavation work is continuing in the north of the country, in the Zubin Potok area, after remains were found at a second site. Officials say the latest development could lead to a further dig as investigators try to establish whether more victims are buried nearby.So far, the remains of 11 people have been uncovered, according to the information released by authorities. The Special Prosecutor's Office said it could not provide further details because the investigation is at a sensitive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 22:06 LONDON
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The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 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
