Reform candidate wins Sefton Council seat amid scrutiny over Holocaust-hoax comments
A Reform UK candidate has won a seat on Sefton Council while facing scrutiny over earlier social media comments in which he allegedly described the Holocaust as a hoax.Jay Cooper won one of three seats in Bootle West ward with 705 votes.The comments under review include a deleted Facebook post from last September in which Cooper responded to another user by saying: "I don't agree with him murdering innocent people.But the Hallocaust [sic] is a hoax.There wasn't [sic] even 6 million Jews in Europe at the time.Propaganda." Other posts attributed to Cooper have also drawn attention, including claims linking Labour... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
Gript Media suspends editor John McGuirk amid governance process
Gript Media says it has suspended its editor, John McGuirk, pending an internal process concerning governance and related issues.The company said the move is not related to editorial differences.In a statement issued on Friday evening, Gript Media said no final determination has been made and that it cannot comment further while the process is ongoing.The company did not give further details about the issues under review.Mr McGuirk also issued a statement, saying the company's announcement was made unilaterally and without his consent.He said he rejects the substance of the claim against him entirely and without equivocation.He also disputed the existence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump orders release of first tranche of UFO/UAP files in transparency push
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "As for my promise to you, the Department of War has released the first tranche of the UFO/UAP files to the Public for their review and study. In an effort for Complete and Maximum Transparency, it was my Honor to direct my Administration to identify and provide Government files related to Alien and Extraterrestrial Life, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, and Unidentified Flying Objects. Whereas previous Administrations have failed to be transparent on this subject, with these new Documents and Videos, the people can decide for themselves, "WHAT... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Florida prosecutors seek death penalty in fatal Fort Myers hammer attack
Florida prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty against Rolbert Joachin after the fatal hammer attack on gas station clerk Nilufa Easmin in Fort Myers.Joachin, 40, was indicted by a Lee County grand jury over the killing of Easmin, 51, who was working at a gas station when she was attacked on 2 April.Investigators said she confronted him outside the station after he allegedly smashed the windscreen of her car.Authorities said the confrontation escalated into a violent assault captured on CCTV, with Easmin repeatedly struck in the face and head with a hammer.Joachin then fled on foot, prompting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:34 LONDON
UAE reassesses ties after Iranian attacks during war
The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its relationships with allies and rivals after coming under repeated Iranian attacks during the war.The move reflects a harder stance in Abu Dhabi, with the government said to be reviewing its list of friends and foes in light of the conflict.The immediate impact is political rather than physical in the supplied material, but the shift suggests the UAE is recalibrating its regional posture as the war continues.That matters because the UAE has long balanced ties with different powers in the Gulf and beyond, and any change in that approach can affect wider diplomatic alignments.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:02 LONDON
U.S. State Department to review all Mexican consulates in the United States
The U.S.State Department has said it will review all Mexican consulates in the United States.The move follows claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.The supporting row does not give a timetable for the review or say what form it will take.It also does not say whether any specific consulate is under separate scrutiny.No casualties or physical disruption have been reported, and the row does not describe any immediate operational impact on consular services.The statement points instead to a diplomatic and political review.The issue matters because Mexican consulates provide services to Mexican nationals across the United States, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 05:01 LONDON
Pakistan says US and Iran close to temporary truce
Officials in Pakistan have said the United States and Iran are close to a temporary agreement aimed at halting the war in the Middle East and keeping shipping lanes open while wider talks continue.The reported interim deal could be reached as early as this weekend, according to the Pakistani officials, who said Tehran was reviewing a US proposal.The claim comes after a near breakdown of the current ceasefire earlier this week.The possible agreement has immediate implications for regional security and global energy markets.A partial deal that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz helped push global stocks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
Trump panel recommends FEMA respond to fewer disasters
A White House task force has recommended that the Federal Emergency Management Agency respond to fewer disasters, in a proposal that would also speed up aid delivery.The recommendation was reported on Thursday, with the panel setting out ideas for changing how federal disaster assistance is handled.The row provided does not say which disasters would be excluded or how the changes would be applied.Some of the proposals would need action by Congress before they could take effect.That means the recommendations are not yet policy and would still face a legislative process.The issue matters because FEMA is the main federal agency involved... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
Officials consider closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre
Federal and state officials are considering closing Florida's immigrant detention centre in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz".The review comes as the facility is said to be too expensive to keep operating.The centre was opened last July by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.The supplied material identifies it as an immigrant detention centre in the Everglades, but gives no further details on its current capacity or staffing.No casualties or security incidents are reported in the available information.The immediate issue appears to be financial, with officials weighing whether the cost of running the site is sustainable.The possible closure matters because it would affect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:31 LONDON
Inquiry hears psychiatrist did not detain Nottingham killer after 2022 flatmate assault
An inquiry has heard that a psychiatrist decided not to detain Valdo Calocane under the Mental Health Act after he assaulted a flatmate in Nottingham in January 2022.The doctor said Calocane was able to return home after the assessment, despite concerns about his mental state.Dr Mike Skelton, a consultant psychiatrist with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, told the inquiry that Calocane "wished to take control" during the assessment.The hearing was told the decision followed a police callout to Faraday Road, where Calocane had put a flatmate into a headlock and taken him hostage.The assessment took place the day after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:33 LONDON
US reinstates deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi
The US Board of Immigration Appeals has reinstated deportation proceedings against Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, according to a court filing from his lawyers.The move overturns an earlier decision by immigration judge Nina Froes, who had blocked the effort in February.Mahdawi is a Columbia University student who was arrested last year after taking part in pro-Palestinian protests.His lawyers said the judge had found the government had not met the burden of proof and had dismissed its evidence as inadmissible.The case has immediate consequences for Mahdawi, who says the government is using immigration enforcement to target his advocacy for Palestinian rights.In a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iran reviews latest US ceasefire proposal amid Strait of Hormuz standoff
Iran has said it is reviewing a United States peace proposal aimed at ending the war, even as the two sides exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday.Iran has not formally responded to the latest plan, and officials quoted in the reporting say a large divide remains between the two sides.The proposal is reported to include demands that Iran not develop a nuclear weapon, halt uranium enrichment for at least 12 years and hand over an estimated 440kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent.In return, the US would gradually lift sanctions, release frozen Iranian assets and withdraw its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Australia: Joel Davis charged over neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament
Neo-Nazi Joel Davis has been charged in Australia over an alleged hate speech incident linked to a rally outside New South Wales parliament in Sydney.NSW police said the 32-year-old was arrested in South Penrith on Wednesday and later charged after an investigation into the protest and speeches made by participants.Police said the charges are publicly inciting hatred on the grounds of race and causing fear.Davis was taken to Penrith police station and granted conditional bail before being ordered to appear at Downing Centre local court on 3 June.The case relates to a National Socialist Network protest on Macquarie Street on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Australia vigils planned for Kumanjayi Little Baby as child protection review is urged
Communities across Australia are holding vigils for five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found in Alice Springs a week ago.The memorials are taking place as territory leaders call for a review of child protection in the Northern Territory.A shrine for the child remains outside Old Timers camp in Alice Springs, and people have been asked to wear pink at the family's request.The vigils are set to be held at multiple locations tonight.Northern Territory Child Protection Minister Robyn Cahill said she was working to ensure child protection legislation focused on "safety first".She also confirmed three department staffers were stood down... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 04:31 LONDON
North Korea rejects NPT pressure at UN review meeting
North Korea has said its nuclear-armed status will not change, after its UN envoy rejected pressure at a review meeting of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.Kim Song said the country was not bound by the treaty and that external pressure would not alter its position, according to a statement carried by official media.He said the United States and countries following its lead were questioning North Korea's sovereign rights, and added that the country would not be bound by the NPT "under any circumstances whatsoever".The remarks matter because they were made during a formal UN review of the treaty, which is intended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Howard Lutnick questioned by lawmakers over Epstein ties
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spent hours in a closed-door session with the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, as lawmakers questioned him about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.The hearing took place behind closed doors, and the supplied material says Lutnick appeared for hours before the committee.No further details were provided on the questions asked or the evidence discussed.The session matters because it places a senior member of President Donald Trump's cabinet under congressional scrutiny in a politically sensitive inquiry.The House Oversight Committee is one of the main panels responsible for examining executive branch conduct.The issue has drawn attention because of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 14:31 LONDON
US grand jury adds assault charge in Trump assassination case
A grand jury in Washington has added a new assault charge to the case against a California man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at a gala in the capital.The indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, also keeps in place attempted-assassination and firearms counts.Prosecutors say Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is accused of assaulting a US officer or employee with a deadly weapon.Court documents say the new charge relates to a Secret Service officer who was shot but not seriously wounded during the incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner on 25 April.Allen was previously charged last week by criminal complaint and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
US fires on Iranian tanker in Gulf of Oman as Trump presses Iran talks
The United States military has fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to the supplied report, as President Donald Trump pressed Tehran to reach a deal.A fighter jet shot out the tanker's rudder as it tried to breach what US Central Command described as an American blockade of Iran's ports.The report says the Islamic Republic is reviewing the latest American proposals.Trump said a deal with Iran was "very possible", but warned he could resume bombardment if negotiations fail.The strike adds a fresh military dimension to already tense talks.The incident matters because it comes as investors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump says Iran war may end soon as Tehran weighs 14-point memorandum
United States President Donald Trump has again said there is a "very good chance" the Iran war is nearing an end, as reports say Tehran is considering a 14-point memorandum.The latest comments came on 7 May, with Trump speaking optimistically about peace negotiations.The supporting row says Washington is seeking a moratorium on Iran's uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief and the unfreezing of assets.The development matters because it suggests the diplomatic track remains active while the conflict is still unresolved.It also points to a possible framework for talks, even though no agreement has been confirmed.The earlier article said Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
US Supreme Court fast-tracks Louisiana voting map case
The US Supreme Court has agreed to fast-track a Louisiana voting map case after voters who challenged the state's map asked for a quick return to lower courts.The dispute centres on a claim that the map amounts to an illegal racial gerrymander.The plaintiffs want the case sent back so a new map process can move ahead.The court's decision speeds up the timetable for a case that could affect how Louisiana's voting districts are drawn.It also keeps attention on the lower courts, where any next steps would be considered.The challenge was brought by Louisiana voters who previously succeeded in contesting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 02:30 LONDON
United Airlines plane clips truck and streetlight while landing near Newark Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 767 clipped a truck and a streetlight as it approached Newark Airport in New Jersey on Sunday, injuring the truck driver lightly.The aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported among the 231 passengers and crew on board.The truck driver was treated for glass-related injuries to the arm and hand after the impact sent glass flying, according to the information supplied.Dash camera footage from the truck captured the moment of the collision.United Airlines said it would conduct a rigorous flight safety investigation and removed the crew from service as part of that process.The airline also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Iran says US has responded to latest peace proposal via Pakistan
Iran says it has received a US response to its latest peace proposal, with the reply delivered via Pakistan and now under review, according to Iranian state-linked media.The reported exchange comes amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington, and follows comments by US President Donald Trump that he would soon review the plan but could not imagine it being acceptable.Iranian state media said the 14-point proposal calls for an agreement within 30 days and for hostilities to end, including fighting beyond Iran.It also reportedly seeks the withdrawal of US forces from near Iran's borders and an end to the naval... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
US troop cuts in Germany draw criticism from top Republicans and NATO concern
Two senior US Republican lawmakers have criticised the Pentagon's decision to cut 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany, saying the move could undermine deterrence and send the wrong signal to Russia.Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, who chair the Senate and House armed services committees respectively, said the troops should be moved further east rather than withdrawn from Europe.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the decision followed a thorough review and took account of theatre requirements and conditions on the ground.NATO said it was seeking clarification from Washington.The dispute matters because Germany hosts more than 36,000 active-duty US troops and remains a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 06:29 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
