New Bulgarian Government Challenges Oligarch Delyan Peevski
Bulgaria has formed a new government following protests and elections held in April 2026.The newly established administration has pledged to confront the influence of Delyan Peevski, a controversial figure widely regarded as a key player behind entrenched power structures in the country.Peevski was a central figure in the public discontent that triggered the recent political upheaval.The new government's commitment to challenge his dominance marks a significant shift in Bulgaria's political landscape.The protests and subsequent elections reflect widespread frustration with corruption and oligarchic control.The government's stance aims to address these concerns by reducing Peevski's hold on political and economic power.This development... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest after years in detention
Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from detention to house arrest, according to Myanmar's state media.She has been held since the military coup in 2021 that ousted her elected government.The 80-year-old Nobel laureate has faced multiple criminal charges, including corruption, which she denies.Rights groups have condemned the secret trials as lacking transparency and fairness.Suu Kyi's detention has drawn international attention due to her symbolic status as a democracy icon and her long history of peaceful resistance against military rule in Myanmar.Her move to house arrest marks a significant development in her ongoing legal and political situation,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Violence erupts in Australian town after arrest over girl's murder
Violence broke out in Alice Springs, Australia, following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl.Jefferson Lewis was taken into custody late on Thursday night after being found unconscious and reportedly attacked by members of the local community.The girl, identified as Kumanjayi Little Baby for cultural reasons, was found dead earlier on Thursday.She had last been seen on Saturday night at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.Following Lewis's arrest, around 400 Aboriginal people gathered outside the town hospital where he was being treated.The crowd threw projectiles and chanted for "payback," a term referring to traditional punishment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Iran War Costs and Budget Request
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on April 29 regarding the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.This marked his first public hearing on the war since it began on February 28.During the testimony, Pentagon officials revealed that the war has cost the United States approximately $25 billion so far.The majority of these expenses have been attributed to munitions, deployment of additional assets to the Middle East, and equipment losses.Hegseth defended the Trump administration's war policy and the Pentagon's request for a $1.45 trillion defense budget, representing a 40% increase from the previous year.The hearing included tense exchanges with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 23:32 LONDON
UN Reports Iran Executed 21 and Arrested Thousands Since War Began
The United Nations Human Rights Office has reported that Iran has executed at least 21 individuals and detained over 4,000 people since the start of the ongoing Iran war.These actions have taken place following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began on 28 February 2026.According to a statement issued from Geneva, nine of those executed were linked to protests in January, ten were accused of membership in opposition or hostile groups, and two were executed on espionage charges.The UN office highlighted that all executions occurred after the military strikes commenced.The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 14:01 LONDON
University of Sussex wins legal challenge against record freedom of speech fine
The University of Sussex has successfully challenged a record £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students (OfS) related to its trans and non-binary inclusion policy.The High Court ruled that the fine was issued following a flawed process and found evidence of bias in the regulator's actions.The fine was originally levied on the basis that the university's policy, which included requirements to positively represent trans people and warnings against transphobic propaganda, had a chilling effect on free speech.This followed protests and threats directed at Kathleen Stock, a former professor of philosophy at Sussex, over her views on gender and biological... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 13:32 LONDON
Suspected arson attack on Iranian and Jewish community memorial wall in north London
A suspected arson attack occurred at a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London, in the early hours of Monday morning.The memorial commemorates victims of Iranian protests in January and Jewish victims of the October 7 attack in Israel.A man dressed in black was seen setting fire to part of the memorial before fleeing the scene.The fire caused visible burn and charring marks on a display unit and damaged some photographs and printed materials, but the memorial wall itself was not structurally damaged.The incident was reported to police just before 7:30pm on Monday, although the fire occurred around 12:15am.Police are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 13:32 LONDON
New Zealand rejects WWII comfort women statue after Japan protest
Plans to erect a statue in Auckland symbolising the so-called comfort women, who were forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War Two, have been rejected.The bronze statue, depicting a girl seated next to an empty chair, was donated by the Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, a non-governmental group advocating against military sexual slavery.The Japanese embassy warned that installing the statue in a public garden could significantly impact diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Japan.The proposal was ultimately voted down by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board following public consultation that showed a lack of community support.More than 200,000 women... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 10:31 LONDON
Syria begins first public trial of Assad-era official Atef Najib
Syria has opened its first public trial of a former official from the Assad regime, marking a significant step in the country's transitional justice process.The trial began in Damascus on Sunday, focusing on Atef Najib, the former head of political security in the southern Deraa province.Najib faces charges of "crimes against the Syrian people" related to his role in the violent crackdown on protesters during the 2011 uprising.He was the sole defendant present at the preparatory session, with the trial expected to continue next month.The case is linked to the arrest and torture of teenagers in Deraa who had scrawled... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Apr 2026 15:30 LONDON
