North Korea Holds Rocket Launcher Drills After Launching Over 10 Missiles
North Korea intensified its military activities by conducting drills with advanced 600mm multiple rocket launchers a day after firing over 10 ballistic missiles towards the East Sea. The exercises involved 12 rocket launchers and artillery units and were directly supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, showcasing Pyongyang’s focus on enhancing its artillery capabilities. These events come amid regular joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States, which North Korea perceives as a threat, prompting these provocative demonstrations. The missiles reportedly traveled roughly 350 kilometers, indicating a focus on improving strike range and precision. The launches and training pose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 14:12
Israeli Authorities Close Al-Aqsa Mosque for 16th Day Amid Security Crackdown
Israeli authorities have continued barring Palestinian worshipers from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem for the 16th day in a row, citing heightened security concerns tied to the broader regional conflict involving Iran. This move has been accompanied by a major deployment of Israeli soldiers around the mosque and the Old City’s gates, effectively blocking access. For the first time since Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967, religious gatherings like Taraweeh and Itikaf prayers during the last ten days of Ramadan have been banned. This unprecedented restriction affects thousands of Palestinian Muslims who view Al-Aqsa as a central... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 14:03
UAE Intercepts Multiple Missiles and Drones from Iran Amid Ongoing Attacks
On March 15, the United Arab Emirates' air defense systems intercepted a volley of four ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran, continuing a series of aerial assaults. Since these Iranian offensives began, UAE defenses have thwarted 298 ballistic missile attacks, 15 loitering munitions, and 1,606 drones. These relentless attacks have resulted in six deaths, involving UAE citizens as well as Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi workers, and caused injuries to 142 individuals of various nationalities. The frequent missile and drone strikes pose a severe threat to the UAE’s security and stability, targeting critical infrastructure and civilian areas. The UAE... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 14:00
Bahrain Arrests Five for Spying, Sharing Critical Site Info with Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of five people for allegedly spying and passing sensitive data, including photos and GPS coordinates of critical locations and hotels, to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). One additional suspect remains at large outside the country. The leaked intelligence reportedly supported Iranian attacks on Bahraini sites. These developments underline Bahrain's vigilance amidst heightened regional tensions involving Iran. Such espionage threatens national security and stability within the Gulf, where Iran's influence and hostile actions continue to provoke regional governments. The captured suspects have been formally charged and sent for prosecution. The revelations will likely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 13:57
Could the PLA’s new shipborne drone redefine naval operations in the South China Sea?
A new type of autonomous helicopter has been seen operating on the Type 075 amphibious assault ship, possibly improving the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) capabilities in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. Mainland state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday released a video explaining the operational capabilities of China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship. It showed a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the ship with folding rotors that appeared to be slightly smaller than the PLA’s... [Continue Reading]
Over 800,000 Lebanese – 1 in 7 of the population – displaced by war in 10 days
Fatima Nazha slept on the street for two days after she and her family fled their home in Beirut’s southern suburbs following an Israeli mass evacuation order. All of the schools the government turned into shelters were full, and the family could not afford a hotel or a flat, so she and her husband eventually moved into a tent in the country’s biggest stadium while their kids and grandchildren found shelter near the southern coastal city of Sidon. In just 10 days, more than 800,000 people in... [Continue Reading]
Everything you need to know about 2026 Oscars host Conan O’Brien
The countdown to the Oscars is on! [Continue Reading]
Paris Fury gives a glimpse into the family’s new £8,000,000 home
A countryside retreat. [Continue Reading]
Trump urges allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has threatened to get the Strait of Hormuz opened "one way or another" and has called on a number of countries including France, the United Kingdom and China to send ships to the area to overcome Iran's blockade on the vital trade artery. It comes as global oil supplies are skyrocketing and supply continues to be strangled with Iran blockading the strait and targeting the Gulf's energy infrastructure in retaliation to US strikes. Story by Shirli Sitbon and Eliza Herbert. [Continue Reading]
Investigation after 13 lambs' necks 'deliberately broken'
An investigation is under way after 13 lambs had their necks "deliberately broken" at a farm in Co Down. [Continue Reading]
Stout clobber? Guinness tie-up features £1,295 ‘pub carpet jumper’
The brand has enlisted JW Anderson to help brew a 17-piece range of luxury fashionware, from ‘beer towel’ shorts to branded trousers and topsYou too can look like a pub carpet – and for the bargain price of £1,295. Such sartorial elegance – perhaps an option for anyone stepping out to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this week – is the aesthetic love child of a partnership between Guinness and the luxury clothing brand JW Anderson.Launched earlier this month, the tie-up allows fashionistas to get their hands on a range of Guinness-wear, exploiting the ongoing metamorphosis of the “black stuff” from... [Continue Reading]
Israeli police kill two young Palestinian boys and their parents in West Bank
Mother, father and brothers aged five and seven shot in their car as they returned from Ramadan shopping tripIsraeli police have killed two young Palestinian brothers and their parents in the occupied West Bank, shooting all four in the head and face as the family returned from a Ramadan shopping trip.Mohammed, five, Othman, seven, who was blind and had special needs, their mother Waad Bani Odeh, 35, and father Ali Bani Odeh, 37, were driving through their hometown of Tamoun late on Saturday when Israeli forces opened fire. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Kuwait and UAE Warn of Rising Regional Military Tensions Amid Iranian Aggression
Kuwait’s foreign minister, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, engaged in a phone call with UAE’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussing the rising military tensions in the Middle East. Their conversation focused on recent escalations and Iranian aggression targeting neighbouring countries. The talks underline the heightened unease among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members about Iran’s increasingly hostile actions, viewed as destabilizing forces that threaten both regional security and international stability. These developments could impact trade routes and energy supplies critical to the global economy. Both officials exchanged views on managing the serious consequences... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 13:27
Hong Kong researcher sounds alarm after toxic electronic waste found in dolphins
A Hong Kong researcher has called for stricter regulations and urged the public to use electronics more responsibly after a study found toxic pollutants from laptops, televisions and smartphones in the bodies and brains of endangered dolphins and porpoises that washed up on the city’s beaches. Yuhe He, an associate professor at City University of Hong Kong and one of the study’s authors, said he was alarmed to find that liquid crystal monomers (LCMs) – the pollutants identified in the research –... [Continue Reading]
Keisuke Honda loses US advertising deal over Iran support at World Cup
Japanese football legend says his opinion prompts US company to cancel advertising campaign before FIFA World Cup. [Continue Reading]
Criticism over food variety in hot school meals - survey
A new survey about the Government's hot school meals programme has found that three-quarters of respondents reported their children do not enjoy the variety of food. [Continue Reading]
Week in pictures: Trouble in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s new leader and a Trump-Epstein statue
From deadly strikes in Iran and Lebanon, to trouble in the Strait of Hormuz and a statue of US President Donald Trump with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a pose from the movie "Titanic", FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the week's most striking images. [Continue Reading]
Police share details of tattoos as they trace man found dead in bin
Police issue a description of his distinctive tattoos as their efforts to identify him continue. [Continue Reading]
France offers to broker Lebanon-Israel talks: What do we know?
Diplomatic efforts come amid threat of an Israeli ground invasion in southern Lebanon and sustained air raids. [Continue Reading]
Nathan Martin wins closest-ever Los Angeles marathon in its 40-year history
The American propelled ahead of frontrunner Michael Kimani Kamau by a fraction of a secondSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxIn the final moments of the Los Angeles marathon last weekend, the announcers were already narrating frontrunner Michael Kimani Kamau’s finish when Nathan Martin suddenly propelled forward, shocking newscasters and spectators.The 36-year-old Martin prevailed in a single stride, stepping across the finish line an almost imperceptible fraction of a second before Kamau and becoming the first Black American to win the contest. He had challenged himself in the final miles of the... [Continue Reading]
Why is Andy Lau’s name carved on a 600-year-old brick from the Ming dynasty?
A 600-year-old brick bearing Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah’s name has gone viral on social media in mainland China. Three characters, identical to the actor and singer’s Chinese name, were carved into the city wall of Nanjing, the ancient capital of the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The inscriptions, carved into a brick now preserved at the Nanjing City Wall Museum, offer clues about the identity of the ancient namesake – whose name is pronounced “Liu Dehua” in Mandarin. The Ming-era... [Continue Reading]
New evidence comes to light as Bear is left rattled in Emmerdale
More torture for Bear. [Continue Reading]
I wanted to enjoy being a new mum – then I was diagnosed with cancer
I’d never checked my breasts before, despite training to be a nurse – I think I naively thought my age meant I didn’t need to. [Continue Reading]
Panama urges Chinese shipping giant Cosco to resume operations at canal
The Panamanian government has asked Chinese shipping giant Cosco to reconsider its decision to suspend operations at the Balboa port amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the strategic gateway and Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings. Panama’s Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza told reporters on Friday that Cosco’s decision had caught the government off guard. “The Cosco issue has actually taken us a bit by surprise. All cargo is important, and certainly, Cosco cargo is important for us,... [Continue Reading]
ICC judge says US sanctions left her without bank cards and Google accounts
An ICC judge says sanctions imposed by the Trump administration are punishing her for carrying out her judicial duties. [Continue Reading]
Putin is transforming Russia’s Olympic city into nuclear bunkers
Underground bunkers are being installed at the revamped Bocharov Ruchey, which was bulldozed amid reports it wasn't grand for the President. [Continue Reading]
UK looking at 'any options' to secure key oil route through Strait of Hormuz
The Energy Secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region [Continue Reading]
Kenya floods death toll rises to 62, police say
A total of 62 people including eight children have died since heavy rains and flooding hit Kenya’s capital Nairobi and other areas late last week, police said on Saturday. The capital was the worst hit with 33 deaths, the force said in a statement on X that updated the official tally of casualties. More than 2,000 families have been displaced across Kenya and intense rain was continuing in several regions, it added. Aid workers started pulling bodies from floodwaters across Nairobi... [Continue Reading]
Top nuclear weapons, radar and missile experts vanish from Chinese Academy of Engineering site
The profile of one of China’s top nuclear weapons scientists has been scrubbed from the website of the nation’s engineering brains trust. Zhao Xiangeng, 72, was a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the nation’s highest academic body for engineering science and technology, but his profile page has disappeared from the CAE’s site. It is not known when the page was removed, but Chinese media reports noted the change on Saturday. Similar online references to other CAE academicians,... [Continue Reading]
US not ready to seek deal to end war with Iran, Donald Trump says
Tehran wants ceasefire but terms ‘not good enough yet’, US president claims, as both sides launch new waves of strikesMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has warned he is not ready to seek a deal to end the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, saying that though he thought Tehran was keen to negotiate a ceasefire, the US would fight on for better terms.Trump’s comments came as Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on countries in the Gulf and on Israel, and Israeli and US warplanes launched new waves of strikes on Iran. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
'England's worst Six Nations is an unfair reflection'
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's last-gasp defeat by France in Paris and what is next for Steve Borthwick's side. [Continue Reading]
UK Calls for De-escalation in Middle East as US Seeks Coalition to Secure Hormuz Strait
The UK government has stressed the urgent need to de-escalate escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. Following a direct appeal by US President Donald Trump for allied countries to join a naval coalition, UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband called for an immediate reduction in conflict intensity to prevent wider instability and disruptions to energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime passage through which roughly 20% of the world's oil flows, making its security a top international priority. Iranian attempts to close this route have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 12:39
Pensioners are having ’67’ scrawled on their cars – and they have no idea why
The nonsensical 'six seven' craze has become the latest trend and was even recently made word of the year. [Continue Reading]
Martin Clunes describes ‘chilling’ archive footage he watched of disgraced Huw Edwards
The drama airs later this month [Continue Reading]
How Trump’s unchecked power has changed the world
Diplomatic norms, law and institutions have proven no hindrance to the US president. Can he really do anything he wants? [Continue Reading]
Egypt and Jordan Urge Immediate Halt to Regional Military Escalation
Egypt and Jordan have taken a firm public stance against the rising military escalation in the Middle East, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities. In a recent phone conversation, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned that the ongoing conflict could have disastrous consequences not only for neighboring countries but also for global peace and security. Their call highlights the escalating tensions that continue to destabilize the region. The statement from Egypt’s foreign ministry condemned attacks undermining the security of Arab nations and emphasized that no justification exists for violations of international law. The ministers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 12:30
Qatar Red Crescent Launches Food Aid Project for 6,125 Vulnerable Syrian Families
The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has started a new humanitarian aid project in Syria to improve food access for the most vulnerable populations in the Idlib and Aleppo governorates. The initiative responds to growing food insecurity driven by ongoing conflict and economic instability. It specifically targets over 6,125 families, comprising more than 30,000 individuals, including displaced families, low-income households, elderly people, and persons with disabilities. The project is implemented in collaboration with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), focusing on delivering comprehensive food baskets designed to meet essential nutritional requirements. Field teams have already begun distributing aid amid deteriorating... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 12:27
‘Two sessions’ signals China-US tech contest is entering a new era
With the conclusion of China’s annual parliamentary “two sessions” meetings, emerging policy priorities suggest its relationship with the United States is entering a new technological era. This year’s government work report set an economic growth target of 4.5 to 5 per cent and announced increased fiscal support for science and technology, including a 10 per cent funding rise for research and development and over 16 per cent for basic research. More than routine budget adjustments, these figures... [Continue Reading]
7 die in Nepal as bus carrying Indian pilgrims plunges off mountain road into ravine
A passenger bus carrying Indian pilgrims slipped off a mountain road and rolled down its slopes in central Nepal, killing seven people and leaving nine more injured, police said Sunday. All seven killed were Indian pilgrims, and seven other Indian pilgrims on board were injured and taken to nearby hospitals to get medical treatment. The other two injured in the crash, which happened on Saturday night, were the Nepali bus driver and his assistant. The bus was returning after the pilgrims visited... [Continue Reading]
Reform council seeks to declare migration emergency
The Reform administration says Kent is "at the forefront of a small-boat invasion". [Continue Reading]
Brooklyn Beckham snubs Victoria while paying tribute to ‘best-mother-in-law’
However David has called his wife 'the most amazing mummy'. [Continue Reading]
Lotto says draw conducted 'successfully' despite issue
The National Lottery has said its draw results are operating successfully despite technical issues with the broadcast of the draw earlier this week. [Continue Reading]
Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two children in West Bank shooting, two other children injured
In a tragic incident in the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian couple and two of their young children. The Bani Odeh family was on their way in a car through the town of Tammum, located in the northern West Bank, when the attack occurred. According to reports, two other children from the family sustained injuries but survived the shooting. The incident occurred during a joint operation conducted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel's paramilitary Border Police. Israeli authorities have claimed that the car carrying the Bani Odeh family accelerated towards the soldiers... [Continue Reading]
‘We killed dogs’: Israeli troops kill two children, parents in West Bank
Each person shot in the head in the village of Tammun, while two other children of the deceased couple sustain injuries. [Continue Reading]
UK Government Prepared to Intervene in Energy Markets Amid Rising Costs from US-Israel War in Iran
In a rapidly evolving situation prompted by the US-Israel war in Iran, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has stated that the UK government is prepared to intervene in energy markets if domestic energy costs surge as a result of the ongoing conflict. Speaking on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Miliband emphasized that the government is "preparing for all eventualities" to support households impacted by rising energy prices. Miliband’s comments come in the wake of significant volatility in oil and gas prices, attributed largely to geopolitical tensions surrounding the strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of the world's oil... [Continue Reading]
Elderly couple face having to rip down £4,500 fence because it’s the wrong colour
The couple were told permission had been refused because it was out of touch with the 'character and appearance of the surrounding area'. [Continue Reading]
