Three Men on Trial for Arson Attacks Linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Three men are currently on trial in London accused of carrying out a series of arson attacks on properties connected to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.The attacks took place over five days in May 2025 and targeted two homes and a car linked to Starmer in north London.The defendants, Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Petro Pochynok, 35, both from Ukraine, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, a Romanian national, deny charges including arson with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to commit arson.Prosecutors allege the men were hired by a Russian-speaking contact using the pseudonym "El Money" who promised payment in cryptocurrency.The fires... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 16:32 LONDON
Woman found guilty of murdering sister in Camden home
Nancy Pexton has been found guilty of murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward in a Camden flat.The attack occurred on 10 June last year, with Abbott found dead three days later by a neighbour who broke down the door.Abbott, also known as Sarah Steinberg, was discovered with multiple stab and slash wounds and gaffer tape over her mouth.Her corgi was trapped in the kitchen and was rescued by firefighters.Pexton was arrested five days after the body was found when Abbott's diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch was recovered from her bag.The victim's son described a history of resentment between the sisters.The case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 12:31 LONDON
Mother charged for allegedly attempting to influence witness in double murder trial in Australia
Coleen Lamarre, mother of Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been charged with perverting the course of justice for allegedly attempting to influence a key witness in her son's double murder trial in Sydney.The 63-year-old was arrested in Balmain and refused bail, with a court appearance scheduled for Thursday.Beau Lamarre-Condon is accused of murdering Luke Davies and Jesse Baird in 2024.The bodies of the victims were found in surfboard bags near Goulburn, about 200 kilometres southwest of Sydney.Lamarre-Condon allegedly shot the couple with his police-issued handgun at Baird's home before attempting to dispose of their bodies.The charge against Coleen Lamarre carries a maximum... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 08:32 LONDON
Trial hears former teacher admitted to killing adopted baby
A former teacher, Jamie Varley, is on trial accused of sexually abusing and killing his adopted 13-month-old baby, Preston Davey.The trial at Preston Crown Court revealed that the baby suffered 40 traumatic injuries before dying in hospital on 27 July 2023.Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley adopted Preston in April 2023.The court heard that the infant was routinely ill-treated at their home in Blackpool during the nearly four months following the adoption.Jamie Varley admitted in text messages to family and friends that he had "murdered" the baby and described him as "dead meat" in the weeks before Preston's death.Varley also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 20:02 LONDON
Belarus Frees Journalist Andrzej Poczobut in US-Brokered Prisoner Swap
Belarus has released Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut from a penal colony as part of a multi-country prisoner exchange brokered by the United States.The release was confirmed by Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 28, 2026.Poczobut had been detained by Belarusian authorities in 2021 and sentenced to eight years in a labour camp following a trial widely criticised as politically motivated.His health reportedly deteriorated during his imprisonment.The prisoner swap involved ten prisoners in total, including Polish, Moldovan, and Russian nationals.Alongside Poczobut, Polish priest Grzegorz Gawel and a Belarusian who assisted Polish services were also freed.The exchange was described by Tusk... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 18:02 LONDON
Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to at least 37 years for sexual assault
Former actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to a minimum of 37 years in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.The 49-year-old, known for his role in the film Dances With Wolves, was convicted on 13 charges related to assaults on three women, including a victim who was 14 at the time the abuse began.Chasing Horse, also known as Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, had a reputation as a medicine man among Indigenous tribes in the United States and Canada.The court heard that he exploited his position as a spiritual leader, with victims attending his ceremonies or seeking... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 17:01 LONDON
Man pleads guilty to plotting Islamic State attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man has pleaded guilty to planning a terrorist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 concert in Vienna and other attacks abroad in the name of the Islamic State group.The defendant, known as Beran A under Austrian privacy laws, admitted to charges related to terrorist offences and membership in a terrorist organisation during his trial in April 2026.Authorities cancelled three of Swift's scheduled concerts in Vienna in August 2024 after uncovering the plot, disrupting the event and disappointing fans who had travelled internationally to attend.The case highlights ongoing concerns about terrorism threats in Europe, particularly those linked to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 12:31 LONDON
Islamic State claims deadly attack killing 29 in Nigeria's Adamawa state
Gunmen linked to the Islamic State group attacked a village in Nigeria's north-eastern Adamawa state, killing at least 29 people.The militants raided a football pitch where people had gathered, opening fire indiscriminately before burning homes, places of worship, and motorcycles.The attack took place in Guyaku, a village in the Gombi local government area, and lasted several hours.State governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri visited the scene and described the attack as an "affront to our humanity." His media office reported that the atmosphere in the community remains tense, with grief and fear evident among residents.Many families have fled their homes fearing further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 05:02 LONDON
Terror trial begins for man accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man, Beran A., has gone on trial in Wiener Neustadt charged with planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert held in Vienna in August 2024.Beran A. faces charges including terrorism, preparing and planning an attack, membership in a terrorist organisation, and spreading propaganda for the Islamic State group.He is also accused of making explosives and attempting to purchase weapons illegally.The suspect was arrested on 7 August 2024, following a tip-off from the CIA just before the first concert.As a result, all three sold-out concerts at Vienna's Ernst Happl Stadium were cancelled, affecting more than 195,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 01:31 LONDON
Italy extradites alleged Chinese hacker accused of spying during COVID-19 to US
Italy has extradited Xu Zewei, a Chinese national accused by the FBI of hacking US government entities and vaccine research institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Xu was arrested at Milan's Malpensa airport in July 2025 and has been held in prison near Milan since then.Italian police stated that Xu is suspected of acting on behalf of the Chinese government.He is alleged to have led a hacking group known as Hafnium, which targeted tens of thousands of Microsoft Exchange email servers in 2021 by exploiting software vulnerabilities.The FBI accuses Xu and his associates of infiltrating US research institutes and universities involved in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 21:04 LONDON
Canada announces creation of $18bn sovereign wealth fund
Canada has announced the establishment of its first sovereign wealth fund, with an initial capital of 25 billion Canadian dollars (approximately US$18 billion).The fund will invest in major Canadian industrial projects across sectors including energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and technology.Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that the federal government will contribute funds alongside private investors to support the initiative.The announcement was made ahead of the government's spring economic update.The fund aims to diversify Canada's economy and reduce its reliance on the United States, especially amid recent trade tensions and tariff threats from the US administration.Carney highlighted that the fund draws lessons... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 18:31 LONDON
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in high-stakes trial
A legal trial has commenced in Oakland, California, where Elon Musk, co-founder of OpenAI, is suing the company and its CEO, Sam Altman.The lawsuit seeks $150 billion in damages and highlights internal conflicts within the organisation.The case was filed in 2024 and involves Musk suing OpenAI, Altman, and Greg Brockman, another co-founder and the company's president.Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, is also named in the suit.Thousands of pages of internal documents have been disclosed in court, revealing leadership struggles and personal tensions among OpenAI's top executives.These documents include a 2017 diary entry from Brockman expressing doubts about Musk's leadership.This... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 16:01 LONDON
UK's largest environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
A landmark legal case involving over 4,500 claimants has reached the High Court in London, accusing a major chicken producer and a water company of polluting the rivers Wye, Lugg, and Usk along the Welsh-English border.The claimants, who live or work near these rivers, have brought the case against Avara Foods and Welsh Water.They allege pollution caused by the spreading of chicken manure on farmland and sewage spills.The rivers have experienced green algae blooms, foul smells, and slime, which have affected local residents and businesses.The claim demands compensation and action to improve the rivers' conditions.This case is described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 02:31 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
Russian drone and missile attack kills seven in Dnipro, Ukraine
Russian forces launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and other regions on April 25, 2026.The assault involved 619 drones and 47 missiles, according to Ukraine's air force, which intercepted 580 drones and 30 missiles.Seven people were killed in two separate strikes on an apartment building in Dnipro, with dozens more injured.Four bodies were recovered from the rubble after the first strike, and a second daytime attack killed one person and injured seven while rescue workers were still clearing debris.This attack is part of a pattern of Russian forces launching smaller nightly drone barrages... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 10:01 LONDON
Rising Cold-Blooded Attacks and Violence in UK Prisons
Recent reports reveal a troubling increase in serious assaults and deadly attacks within UK prisons.Inmates have described how violence is facilitated by smuggled mobile phones and improvised weapons.Ian Huntley, convicted of the 2002 murders of two young girls, died last month after sustaining serious head injuries in an attack at HMP Frankland in County Durham.An inmate has been charged with his murder and is due to appear in court on 3 June.Similarly, Ian Watkins, a former singer serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences, died following an attack in October 2025 at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire.A man has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 01:02 LONDON
Man sentenced to life for rape and religiously aggravated assault in Walsall
John Ashby has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years for raping a Sikh woman and subjecting her to religiously aggravated abuse in Walsall.The attack occurred in October 2025 when Ashby followed the victim, a woman in her 20s, as she got off a bus and entered her home without her knowledge.During the assault, Ashby was armed with a two-foot stick which he used to beat the victim while shouting anti-Muslim abuse, mistakenly believing her to be Muslim.He also strangled her and forced her to undress in the bathroom, demanding she say "hallelujah" as he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 16:32 LONDON
Mass trial of hundreds of alleged MS-13 gang members underway in El Salvador
A mass trial involving approximately 220 alleged members of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang is currently taking place at the CECOT jail in El Salvador.The defendants face accusations related to more than 29,000 murders.The trial is being held in the main hall of the CECOT prison, located southeast of San Salvador.The accused are seated in rows, wearing white T-shirts and shorts, and are reportedly shackled and shaved.The hearing is part of a broader government crackdown on gangs.Among those on trial are about 20 alleged gang leaders and numerous lieutenants, some with distinctive tattoos on their faces, heads, hands, and necks.Witnesses... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 09:30 LONDON
Australian politician warns US alliance weakened Australia's defence capabilities
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie has publicly criticised Australia's reliance on its alliance with the United States, warning that it has eroded the country's sovereign defence capabilities.In a speech delivered to the Robert Menzies Institute in Melbourne, Hastie argued that the strategic trade-offs involved in the alliance have contributed to the deindustrialisation of Australia's defence industry.Hastie highlighted that this erosion of sovereign capabilities has weakened Australia's hard power and limited its strategic freedom of action.He pointed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as a context in which these vulnerabilities have become increasingly apparent.The former soldier and shadow minister for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 00:01 LONDON
International Criminal Court orders trial of Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial against Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines.The charges relate to killings that occurred during Duterte's controversial crackdown on drugs.The ICC's decision marks a significant development in international justice, as it holds a former head of state accountable for alleged crimes against humanity.The court's ruling follows an investigation into the thousands of deaths linked to Duterte's anti-drug campaign.These killings have been widely criticized by human rights organizations and international observers.The ICC's move to try Duterte underscores the global community's increasing focus on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 22:01 LONDON
UK Faces Price Rises and Economic Confidence Drop Due to Iran War
The United Kingdom is experiencing a notable decline in consumer confidence alongside rising prices, linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.Recent surveys indicate that economic sentiment has reached its lowest point since October 2023.Data from the market research firm GfK shows that UK consumer confidence fell by four points in April to -25.This drop coincides with increased cost pressures on businesses, which are preparing to raise prices in response to the conflict's economic impact.The war in Iran has disrupted oil supplies and global supply chains, leading to higher fuel prices and increased costs for various goods.Businesses across sectors report significant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 18:32 LONDON
Three asylum seekers found guilty of raping woman on Brighton beach
Three men have been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach in a cynical, predatory, and callous attack after she became separated from her friends on a night out.The trial at Hove Crown Court concluded on April 23, 2026, with the jury delivering verdicts after more than 16 hours of deliberation.The victim, who was intoxicated and incapacitated, was targeted in the early hours of October 4, 2025.Two men, Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, an Egyptian national, and Abdulla Ahmadi, 26, an Iranian national, raped her behind a beach hut while a third man, Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, also Egyptian, filmed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 15:33 LONDON
Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has found sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign.The ICC judges ruled that there is enough evidence to try Duterte for killings carried out during his crackdown on drugs, confirming earlier charges of widespread and systematic attacks that led to thousands of deaths.The charges include murder and attempted murder linked to the so-called "war on drugs" campaign initiated during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.Duterte, who was arrested in Manila last year and transferred to The Hague, denies all charges.His... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 15:32 LONDON
Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial over war on drugs
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drugs campaign, committing him to trial.Pre-trial judges unanimously confirmed all charges of murder and attempted murder linked to Duterte's so-called "war on drugs," according to an ICC statement issued on April 23, 2026.Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity, marking a landmark moment as he becomes the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC.The court found substantial grounds to believe Duterte is responsible for these crimes.The 81-year-old Duterte did not attend the hearings to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 11:00 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 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
