Thousands rally in Tbilisi on Georgia Independence Day to press for EU path
Georgia marked its Independence Day on Tuesday with an official parade in the capital, Tbilisi, followed later by a large pro-European rally in the city centre. Thousands of people marched through central streets waving Georgian and EU flags before gathering outside parliament, where police were present in heavy numbers. The demonstration was organised as a show of support for Georgia's bid to join the European Union.The rally took place on the country's 35th independence anniversary and came after a state ceremony attended by officials and new military service recruits taking their oath. Protesters carried placards reading "We are Europe" and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 12:01 LONDON
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Putin offers debt relief and citizenship incentives to boost Russian military recruitment
Vladimir Putin has signed a decree offering debt relief to new Russian military recruits and their families, in a fresh attempt to strengthen recruitment for the war in Ukraine. He has also moved to make citizenship easier for people in Transnistria, the breakaway region in Moldova, as part of the same effort. The measures were reported on 27 May and are aimed at helping Russia replenish its forces after prolonged battlefield losses.The decree is intended to clear debts for new soldiers and their families, according to the report. The citizenship pathway for people in Transnistria is being presented as another... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Iran partially restores internet after 88-day shutdown
Iran has partially restored internet access after an 88-day nationwide shutdown, with fixed broadband resuming in some areas while mobile internet remained largely blocked. The change was reported on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, and appears to mark the first significant easing of restrictions since the blackout began. Users inside the country said access was still uneven, with some able to reach international websites at home while others remained cut off.The supplied material says the shutdown was imposed against the backdrop of the war with Israel and the United States. NetBlocks said live metrics showed a partial restoration on day 88... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 19:59 LONDON
Carney warns Alberta separation referendum could backfire
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that an Alberta referendum on separating from Canada could backfire. He described the move as a dangerous bluff and drew a comparison with Brexit. The comments place a provincial separatist push at the centre of a national constitutional debate.Carney said the Alberta referendum could have consequences beyond the immediate political campaign. He pointed to his experience as governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union. That reference was used to underline his view that a separation drive can produce outcomes different from those intended by its supporters.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Turkish police use tear gas at CHP headquarters in Ankara after court ruling
Turkish police have used tear gas and rubber bullets at the headquarters of the main opposition Republican People's Party, or CHP, in Ankara, in an operation that followed a court ruling annulling party leader Ozgur Ozel's 2023 election victory. The confrontation took place at the party's main building in the capital and centred on efforts to remove Mr Ozel from the premises. Critics and protesters have accused the authorities of acting for political reasons.According to the supplied material, the police action came after a court decision that overturned Mr Ozel's 2023 leadership win and triggered a dispute over control of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 10:29 LONDON
Clashes erupt after anti-government rally in Belgrade
Clashes erupted between groups of protesters and riot police after a large anti-government rally in Serbia's capital, Belgrade. The confrontation followed a demonstration that drew tens of thousands of opponents of President Aleksandar Vucic. The incident took place on Saturday in the city centre, according to the supplied report.The confirmed details are limited but clear on the broad scale of the gathering. The rally was described as huge and attended by tens of thousands of people, while the clashes involved riot police and groups of protesters. The supplied material does not give figures for arrests, injuries or damage, and it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 11:29 LONDON
Thousands rally in Ankara and Istanbul after court ousts CHP leader
Thousands of people rallied on Friday in Ankara and Istanbul after a court verdict removed the popular leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party, or CHP. The protests were reported in the country's two largest cities, indicating a swift public reaction to the ruling. The demonstrations came as the latest sign of tension between the government and its opponents.The rallies were held on 23 May 2026, shortly after the court decision was announced. The supplied material says the verdict ousted the CHP leader, but does not identify the court or provide the legal grounds for the ruling. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Australia's ASIO faces scrutiny over Hanukkah risk assessment before Bondi attack
Australia's domestic intelligence agency is facing fresh scrutiny over what it knew before the Bondi Beach attack and how that information was used to plan security for Hanukkah events. A holiday threat assessment circulated to police and government agencies before the attack warned that religious festivals could be targeted, but did not single out elevated risks to Hanukkah celebrations. The issue is expected to be examined at royal commission hearings next week.The assessment was issued on 2 December, less than two weeks before the attack at Bondi Beach on 14 December, in which 15 people were killed. It said violent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
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Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse after deportation from Israel
Hundreds of activists from the Global Sumud Gaza flotilla have arrived in Turkey after being deported from Israel, with some appearing bruised and others travelling in wheelchairs or on stretchers. On arrival, several of the returnees alleged they had been beaten and sexually assaulted by Israeli forces. The claims add a new layer to an already sensitive dispute over the interception of the Gaza-bound flotilla at sea.The latest arrivals were reported on Thursday, following the deportation process that began after the vessels were intercepted earlier in the week. The supplied report says more than 430 activists were detained after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 16:59 LONDON
Bolivia unrest causes widespread disruption and prompts cabinet reshuffle
Weeks of unrest in Bolivia have escalated into widespread disruption, according to the supplied report, with protests now significant enough to force a cabinet reshuffle. The incident is described as a national political crisis rather than a single isolated demonstration, suggesting the pressure on the government has been building over time. The latest development centres on the president's decision to change the cabinet as the unrest continues.The confirmed details are limited, but the report says the protests have affected normal activity across the country. It also states that the unrest has lasted for weeks, indicating a sustained challenge rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
US surveillance flights tracked near Cuba as tensions rise
The US military has been publicly broadcasting the location of surveillance flights near Cuba on plane-tracking websites, in a move that appears to signal pressure on Havana. Flight-tracking data shows multiple US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft and MQ-4C Triton drones operating in the Caribbean near the island since 11 May. Some of the aircraft have flown as close as 50 miles from Cuba, according to the analysis.The data reviewed shows at least five P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft and three MQ-4C Triton surveillance drones involved in the activity. The aircraft have not been continuously visible, and the tracking data does not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
