Tim Montgomerie vows to fight Reform UK suspension after criticism of senior figures
Political commentator Tim Montgomerie has said he will fight his suspension from Reform UK after criticising senior party figures in media interviews. He told BBC Newsnight that his appeal would be a test case of whether the party can tolerate free speech and dissent. Reform UK said he had been suspended in line with its rules after public criticism he made.Montgomerie, who defected from the Conservatives to Reform UK in 2024, said he wanted to remain in the party and would contest the decision. He said he had not left the Conservative Party lightly and believed Reform could reach parts... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 03:35 LONDON
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Top Zambian opposition figures arrested after election amid insurrection claims
Security forces in Zambia have arrested 11 people, including senior opposition figures, after a raid in the capital, Lusaka, the government said. The arrests came as counting from Thursday's presidential election was still under way, adding a security dimension to an already contested vote. Among those named by officials was Brian Mundubile, the leading opposition candidate, who was found at the scene of the operation, according to the country's top civil servant.Patrick Kangwa said the people detained were linked to what he described as military plans involving foreign nationals and illegal military training camps. He said officers seized weapons, ammunition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
Zambia election counting briefly suspended after reports of intimidation and violence
Vote counting in Zambia's presidential election was briefly suspended after reports of violence at polling stations and alleged theft of ballot papers. International observers said the process was disrupted while votes from Thursday's general election were being tallied. Counting later resumed after the electoral commission said the security threat to the process had been contained.The disruption came as President Hakainde Hichilema sought a second term for the United Party for National Development. His main challenger is Brian Mundubile, a former minister running for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity. Mundubile said the suspension raised legitimate fears and warned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 05:32 LONDON
UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it the 'Islamic republic of Britain'
The British government has rejected comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing the UK as the "Islamic republic of Britain." A government spokesperson said the remarks were "completely unacceptable" and confirmed that the issue had been raised with the Israeli government. The exchange has added to already strained relations between London and Jerusalem. Netanyahu made the comments during an interview on an army radio podcast, where he also joked that Britain was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons." He linked the remark to a discussion about media coverage of Israel and praised Randolph Churchill, the son of former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
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Record rainfall in Japan's Chiba region kills six as flooding and power cuts continue
At least six people have died and five others have been wounded in eastern Japan after record rainfall hit Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. The downpours caused flooding, power cuts and transport disruption, leaving thousands of travellers stranded overnight at Narita airport. Authorities said the rain was easing on Friday morning, but warnings remained in place because landslide and flooding risks were still elevated.Officials said more than 20,000 households lost power, while local authorities issued a level five emergency warning on Thursday before downgrading it to level four by Friday morning. Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai said the situation was extremely unusual,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Brazil opens consultations on retaliation after new US tariffs
Brazil has opened consultations on possible retaliatory measures after the United States imposed 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian exports. The move marks the start of a reciprocity process, but Brazilian officials have not yet decided whether to proceed with countermeasures. The government said it will continue to defend its position in all appropriate forums.The tariffs announced in July affected some Brazilian imports including sugar, clothing, paper and steel, according to the supplied material. Washington also imposed an additional 12.5% tariff on Brazil and several other countries, citing allegations of weak enforcement of bans on forced labour. Brazil described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 05:33 LONDON
Lebanon abolishes death penalty as parliament backs historic reform
Lebanon's parliament has approved a law abolishing capital punishment, confirming a major change to the country's criminal justice system. The vote took place on Tuesday in the 128-member assembly, and the new penalty replaces death sentences with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour. The reform makes Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to formally end the death penalty.The move gives legal force to a long-standing pause in executions. Lebanon has observed an unofficial moratorium since January 2004, but courts have continued to issue death sentences, and 85 people were still facing such sentences at the end of 2025,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 12:29 LONDON
