UK prepares military aircraft support for wildfire response amid record summer season
The UK government is preparing to make military aircraft available to civilian fire services as part of a wider response to the country's record summer wildfire season. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to set out the plan at the first wildfire resilience summit, which the government says will focus on prevention, response and recovery. The measures are intended for use on difficult ground such as remote moorland and steep hillsides, where crews have struggled to get air support.Under the plan, fire services in all four nations will be able to request Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:06 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Nasdaq sinks on AI fatigue, Dow and small caps hold up
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished with a sharp split on the day, as mega-cap tech and chip shares led a broad Nasdaq retreat while the Dow and Russell 2000 managed gains. Meta’s steep drop, weakness in Nvidia and the SOXX chip complex, and a slide in crude and natural gas weighed on risk appetite, while banks, energy and some cyclicals outperformed. The move underscores a rotation away from crowded AI winners and toward parts of the market tied more closely to rates, value and domestic growth. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
UK warns households and businesses to prepare for emergencies and hostile acts
The UK government has urged households and businesses to prepare for a wider range of emergencies, including natural disasters, cyber attacks and hostile acts by state actors or terrorists. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said people should think more carefully about how they would cope if essential services were disrupted. He made the remarks at the opening of the UK Gun Hall Plant in Telford, Shropshire, where production of tank gun barrels was announced to be returning to the UK.Streeting said the public needed to be more aware of emerging risks facing the country and to make practical plans in advance.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:33 LONDON
UK North Sea energy debate shifts to Rosebank as Jackdaw gets go-ahead
The UK's North Sea energy debate has moved on to the Rosebank oil field after Jackdaw was allowed to start production following years of debate and legal wrangling. The latest development keeps the focus on how ministers are weighing energy security against climate concerns. Rosebank, in the North Atlantic, is still awaiting a decision.According to the supplied report, the field could be up and running by 2027 if it is approved by the government. Industry bodies say projects such as Jackdaw and Rosebank could support jobs and improve the UK's energy security at a time when overseas conflicts are affecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 08:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Sudan market strike kills 153 as Middle East tensions and Ukraine diplomacy intensify
A drone strike on a market in Sudan's disputed Abyei border region killed at least 153 people, according to a local official, and a fire at a nearby fuel depot was still burning as emergency crews struggled to respond. 🔗In the Middle East, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two oil tankers were hit by mines it had laid in the Strait of Hormuz, setting both vessels on fire, while Iran and Russia deepened their alignment as Sergey Lavrov backed Tehran during talks in the Iranian capital. 🔗 🔗Yemen also saw fresh violence, with a powerful blast reported in Aden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Witkoff in Russia as Sudan toll rises and NATO boosts Black Sea patrols
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Saint Petersburg for talks with President Vladimir Putin, as Washington continues shuttle diplomacy over the war in Ukraine. Donald Trump has meanwhile urged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia, saying the United States has received nothing back for its support, while Republicans at home are pushing back over reports of a Russian diesel deal and a pause in sanctions on Moscow. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Black Sea region, NATO is sending extra maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence personnel after a series of deadly suspected drone attacks. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Oct 2026 08:52 LONDON
NATO boosts Black Sea patrols after deadly drone attacks
NATO is sending additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea after a series of deadly suspected drone attacks in the region. The alliance said the move follows discussions by the North Atlantic Council at its Brussels headquarters on Black Sea security. The decision comes amid growing concern that the attacks are affecting civilian shipping close to Romania and Bulgaria.A NATO spokesman said allies will also send explosive exploitation teams and other assets to improve situational awareness through more sensors and data sharing. The alliance has not directly attributed the recent attacks to any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
EU revises Arctic strategy toward security and resilience amid Russia and US pressure
The European Commission has unveiled a revised Arctic strategy that places security and resilience first among four priorities. The plan marks a shift away from a stronger emphasis on long-term climate concerns and toward more immediate geopolitical risks in the far north. It also sets out new measures on maritime monitoring, communications and transport capacity.According to the Commission, the strategy will create a new maritime security hub to help member states and partners share information and monitor activity in Arctic waters. The hub is expected to expand over time to track shadow fleet vessels, detect illegal fishing and pollution, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Qatar says it redeployed defence systems in six hours amid Iran threat
Qatar's intelligence chief has said the country redeployed its entire defensive systems within six hours in response to Iran-related war threats. Brigadier General Khalid Mohammed Al-Nuaimi made the remarks at the Global Security Forum in Doha, describing the move as an urgent adjustment to a changing threat environment. He said the redeployment was unprecedented and successful, and that Qatar had been forced to adapt quickly.Al-Nuaimi said the overhaul followed eight months of adapting Qatar's forces, defence capabilities and military doctrine for a different security landscape. He said the changes were not only conceptual but also involved the allocation of defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
Russian military satellite makes close approach to ICEYE satellite linked to Ukraine support
A Russian military satellite has made a close approach to a commercial radar satellite linked to intelligence support for Ukraine, according to space-tracking data cited by analysts. The manoeuvre involved Cosmos 2612 and the US-registered ICEYE-X36 satellite, which is owned by the US arm of the Finnish company ICEYE. Analysts described the move as a significant signal in the growing contest over space-based surveillance and military support networks.Tracking data reported by space-monitoring firms indicates that Cosmos 2612 closed from more than 320 kilometres away to about 4.8 kilometres from ICEYE-X36 between Thursday and Friday last week. Over the weekend, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 13:33 LONDON
Citizen Lab says ad-tech spyware campaign targeted Australian nuclear and government networks
Researchers say a sophisticated spyware campaign used online advertising technology to target millions of devices, including systems linked to Australia's nuclear science agency and other government and critical infrastructure organisations. The incident was described as an unprecedented attack that relied on ordinary-looking ads to deliver spyware or back doors when viewed on websites or in apps. The findings were published by Citizen Lab, a research group at the University of Toronto that investigates cyber espionage and surveillance operations.According to the report, the campaign involved an Israel-based company that allegedly exploited digital advertising infrastructure to compromise devices through ad delivery mechanisms.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Ukraine says Russian strikes hit more than 15 energy sites as Starlink limits hamper interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces carried out a large overnight strike on the country's energy infrastructure, hitting more than 15 sites across Ukraine. He said the attack came as interceptor systems were being hampered by speed restrictions linked to Starlink, limiting Ukraine's ability to stop incoming drones. The comments point to two pressures unfolding at once: damage to critical infrastructure and constraints on air defence.Zelenskyy said the system worked at higher speeds when tested in European Union territory, and that Ukrainian officials had been told the restrictions were tied to technical issues. He added that he was discussing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
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UK warned to strengthen defences against Russian hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure
The UK government should do more to protect key infrastructure from Russian hybrid attacks, a former national security adviser has said. Lord Ricketts said energy, transport and air traffic control systems need stronger resilience as he warned that the threat is becoming more reckless and more dangerous. He said the risk is not limited to cyber activity and could include sabotage and disinformation.His comments come amid renewed concern in Britain and across Europe about foreign-state threats. Lord Ricketts said ministers should spend more on defence and be clearer with the public about the risks. He told the BBC that hybrid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
Finance leaders walk out of IMF session in Bangkok over Russian participation
Finance leaders including Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey walked out of an International Monetary Fund meeting in Bangkok on Friday when Russia's finance minister began addressing the session. The protest brought together delegates from France, Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltic states, according to the supporting report, and highlighted continuing European opposition to Russia's return to prominent international forums. The walkout took place during a meeting in the Thai capital that was part of the IMF and related finance discussions.The Bank of England confirmed Bailey took part in the departure. Germany's central bank president, Joachim Nagel, said nearly half of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:02 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
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