Excited Emmerdale fans demand legend’s return amid ‘amazing’ new Robert story
It's time for a new era. [Continue Reading]
Annual inflation steady at 2.7% in February - CSO
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation was unchanged at 2.7% in February from the previous month. [Continue Reading]
Katie Price’s sister lays into her for ‘traumatising’ family with Lee Andrews marriage
'You’ve traumatised us all – again.' [Continue Reading]
UK backs OSCE efforts on Ukraine amid ongoing Russia war impacts
At a recent OSCE session, the UK Deputy Ambassador James Ford reaffirmed London's support for the OCEEA's initiatives tackling the fallout of Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine. The UK highlighted key areas such as environmental cleanup, anti-corruption measures, data transparency, and addressing climate-induced mobility challenges. This support reflects concern over the broad damage wrought by the conflict , spanning economic hardships, environmental degradation, and humanitarian suffering within Ukraine, with ripple effects felt across neighboring countries. The UK's commitment aims to bolster regional stability and foster recovery efforts through targeted projects and international cooperation. The statement also implicitly contrasts the UK's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 11:18
Harris concerned over 'fractured' social contract
Economic and social factors are contributing to people having children later in their lives, the Tánaiste has said, as he raised concern over a "fractured" social contract. [Continue Reading]
Washington tracking if Iran has activated 'sleeper cells' on US soil
As the US-Israeli war against Iran escalates, fears are rising that covert agents lying low in Western countries could be activated to retaliate. US President Donald Trump said his administration is "on top" of the possibility of Iranian cells operating inside the United States, but has offered few details about the level of threat. [Continue Reading]
Saudi Arabia and UAE condemn Iranian attacks ahead of UN Security Council meeting on regional tensions
In the latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have publicly condemned Iranian attacks. This condemnation comes ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting, where the actions of Iran are expected to be addressed. The ambassadors of both countries to the UN made the statements, which underline the growing concern among Gulf nations regarding Iran's military activities and its influence in the region. This diplomatic move comes shortly after an incident in Beirut, where an Israeli strike targeted a residential area in the Aicha Bakkar neighborhood early on March 11.... [Continue Reading]
BBC confirms The Traitors and Celebrity Traitors aren’t going anywhere for years
'More twists, turns, secrets, epic missions, deception, banishments and of course murders' [Continue Reading]
Qatar Condemns Iranian Attacks on Infrastructure as Sovereignty Breach
Qatar’s Shura Council Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with the United Kingdom’s ambassador to discuss bilateral relations and escalating regional tensions. A key focus was the recent attacks by Iran that targeted Qatar’s infrastructure, which Al Ghanim strongly condemned as breaches of Qatar’s sovereignty and international law. The Iranian attacks have heightened security concerns in Qatar and the wider Gulf region, where tensions with Tehran have been increasing due to ongoing military escalations. Al Ghanim stressed that these acts violate the United Nations Charter and could have serious consequences for regional stability and security. The UK and Qatar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 11:09
Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader signals continuity to international community
Amid the political uncertainty surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Anahita Motazed Rad, Visiting Senior Fellow in the Department of International Relations at the London School of Economics. The Islamic Republic is navigating a moment of acute pressure, both internally and externally, and that the elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei serves an important political function, explains Dr Motazed Rad. His position signals continuity within the regime’s institutional and ideological framework at a time of war. For her, the key issue is not only Mojtaba Khamenei’s personal condition but also how Iran’s political establishment... [Continue Reading]
Four days in North Korea: no jeans, ‘fake restaurants’ and a lot of Celine Dion
When Janet Newenham saw an Instagram post about a trip to North Korea, she couldn't move fast enough. [Continue Reading]
Israel admits to planning shortcomings in recent bombings targeting Iran amid escalating conflict
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has recently escalated with a series of bombings targeting Iran, reports indicate. Israeli security sources have admitted that there was a lack of effective planning for regime change when launches began, suggesting that the expectation of a popular uprising was largely based on "wishful thinking" rather than solid intelligence. This situation continues to evolve as U.S. President Donald Trump contemplates the future direction of the costly military endeavor. Approximately two weeks into the conflict, Iranian leadership remains intact despite intense airstrikes. Among these was an operation that reportedly resulted in the assassination of... [Continue Reading]
Middle East war: Oil tankers set ablaze in the Gulf in latest Iranian attacks
Two #oil tankers were hit by Iranian explosives off the coast of #Iraq, as Tehran continues its blockade on the region. The attacks follow strikes in the Strait of #Hormuz, bringing up the number of #ships hit in the strategic passage point to at least 16. [Continue Reading]
Trump endorses Jake Paul even though he’s not running for office – why?
'You have my complete and total endorsement.' [Continue Reading]
Ground Down by War, Hezbollah’s Loyal Base Shows Cracks
“We just want to be back in our homes,” said a Lebanese man who, like many others in the latest round of fighting, has to flee. [Continue Reading]
Panel awards $3.8m to ‘mom and pop’ investors whose risky investments tanked
Florida investors featured in Guardian investigation claimed they lost most of their life savings after a financial adviser put their money into ‘alternative’ assetsIn a victory for everyday investors, arbitrators have awarded $3.8m to 13 Florida seniors who claimed a financial adviser squandered their retirement money by plowing it into risky investments.The award comes after the Guardian highlighted these investors’ losses as part of an investigation into dangers that so-called “mom and pop” investors face at a time when the Trump administration has thrown its support behind Wall Street’s efforts to sell them more higher-risk “alternative investments”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
On the ground: Iran attacks Gulf infrastructures
Dubai reported a drone attack and fallen debris in two locations on Thursday while Kuwait's airport was damaged in yet another strike on the facility during Iran's Gulf campaign in the Middle East war. Iran has taken aim at US assets and civilian infrastructure around the Gulf in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks that sparked the conflict engulfing the wider region. Hoda Abdel-Hamid reports from Doha, Qatar. [Continue Reading]
Drone Attacks Damage Kuwait International Airport and Power Lines
Kuwait International Airport was struck by several drones on Thursday morning, damaging airport facilities but causing no casualties, according to Kuwait’s civil aviation authority. The attacks forced the airport to implement emergency protocols coordinated with state agencies to contain the disruption and maintain safety. In a related incident, debris from the drone activity caused the failure of six overhead power transmission lines, affecting electricity distribution across multiple locations. The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported the outages and is working to restore full service. These coordinated drone strikes highlight growing security risks to vital infrastructure in Kuwait amid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 10:57
Iran war fuels further threats to Europe's Jewish communities, experts warn
Europe faces rising terror threats to Jewish communities, with synagogue attacks, foiled plots and experts warning the Iran war is fuelling radicalisation even further. [Continue Reading]
What China’s OpenClaw divide reveals about local and central government priorities
Local governments across China have rushed to ride the OpenClaw AI boom in hopes of spurring economic growth, only for Beijing to step in swiftly to rein in the frenzy. It has issued a series of safety warnings that analysts say underscore the divide in priorities between local and central authorities. The rush to adopt the artificial intelligence (AI) software has seen major internet companies offer low-cost or easily accessible versions, while local governments have rolled out subsidies to... [Continue Reading]
Pete Hegseth’s Rhetoric of Violence
We examine the defense secretary’s view of war. [Continue Reading]
Microsoft sets up Project Helix Xbox for Christmas 2027 battle against PS6
Microsoft has begun lifting the lid on its next Xbox console, sharing the first official details during this week’s Game Developers Conference. [Continue Reading]
Chile’s new far-right president is sworn in
Chile’s new president Jose Antonio Kast has been sworn in, marking a sharp shift to the right in the country’s politics. [Continue Reading]
War in the Middle East: Heavy Israeli strikes hit central Beirut
An Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed eight people early on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry said, another attack in the heart of the capital, as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel. [Continue Reading]
War in the Middle East: New waves of missiles hit Israel
Lebanon's Hezbollah said it launched missiles at an Israeli military intelligence base in the suburbs of Tel Aviv early on Thursday, the Iran-backed group's latest claim in a major operation against Israel it announced hours earlier. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said earlier that they had carried out a joint missile operation with ally Hezbollah against targets in Israel. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. [Continue Reading]
Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s attacks on shipping worsen economic concerns
The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, topped $100 a barrel early Thursday, just days after it spiked near $120. Oil prices shot more than 9% higher as supply concerns worsened with Iranian attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz. The latest attacks marked an escalation in Iran’s campaign aimed at generating enough global economic pain to pressure the United States and Israel to end the war that started 12 days ago. [Continue Reading]
IEA announces record oil stockpile release over Iran supply disruptions
The International Energy Agency on Wednesday agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from strategic stockpiles to combat a spike in global crude prices since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, with the US contributing the bulk of the supply. [Continue Reading]
Fearne Cotton shares reaction to ‘life-altering’ scandal of paedophile ex Ian Watkins
The pair dated in 2005. [Continue Reading]
With some Singapore flats above 60 storeys on the horizon, will owners face tighter curbs?
Singapore is preparing to build its tallest public housing project yet with some blocks rising above 60 storeys in the historic Chinatown area, in a sign of the city state pushing for higher density in prime areas to meet demand. Such super-tall developments are unlikely to become the norm, according to analysts, who cite higher construction costs, site constraints and tighter regulations aimed at preventing centrally located flats from becoming speculative investments. Singapore would build the... [Continue Reading]
Pentagon ‘bars’ photographers because staff thought Pete Hegseth’s photos were ‘unflattering’
Two sources spoke anonymously to the Washington Post, revealing that the Defence Secretary's staff deemed the photos 'unflattering'. [Continue Reading]
War in the Middle East: Iran attacks Gulf energy targets
Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets on Thursday. The renewed drone and missile attacks against Iran's Gulf neighbours and Israel followed a warning from Tehran that it could wage a prolonged war that would "destroy" the world economy. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi tells us more about Iran's strategy. [Continue Reading]
Companies evacuate Dubai financial district after Iran threats
US group Citi, consultancies Deloitte and PwC and other firms in Dubai have closed offices or asked employees to evacuate Wednesday after Iran threatened US and Israel-linked economic assets in the Middle East. The evacuations at the heart of the Middle East's financial hub come as the Gulf but especially the UAE has borne the brunt of Iran's attacks in response to US-Israeli strikes. [Continue Reading]
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Call for Urgent De-escalation Amid Regional Tensions
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call on March 12 addressing the urgent need to de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East. Both agreed that regional and international collaboration is critical to prevent a broader conflict and the spread of chaos. They stressed that political dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable means to defuse the situation. Abdelatty warned that continued violence risks catastrophic repercussions affecting not only the region but global peace and security. The conversation reflected deep concerns over an expanding cycle of conflict that threatens the security apparatus... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 10:39
Software on the front line: How a Florida tech firm is playing a key role in Iran war
The use of AI to facilitate attacks in Iran has ushered in a new era of tactics. Palantir, the US data analytics company has taken on a major role in war technology. FRANCE 24’s Simon Moritz and Jules Boiteau take a look at its origins and how it's used. [Continue Reading]
Iran says it targets Israeli bases, accuses Israel of targeting hospitals
Missile alert alarms sound in Jerusalem as the Israeli military says it launches another round of 'wide-scale' strikes. [Continue Reading]
Louis Theroux’s manosphere documentary is leaving parents ‘speechless and terrified’
'One of the hardest watches.' [Continue Reading]
Thibaut Courtois reveals possible reason for Antonin Kinsky horror show against Atletico Madrid
The goalkeepers' union have come out in support of the Spurs shot-stopper. [Continue Reading]
More than 1,000 athletes compete in World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships in Taiwan
More than 1,000 athletes compete in the World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships at Taipei Arena, marking the first time Taiwan has hosted the international competition. [Continue Reading]
UK Warns Russia’s War in Ukraine Fuels Global Instability and Suffering
Deputy Ambassador James Ford of the United Kingdom warned at the OSCE that Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is inflicting severe humanitarian suffering and destabilizing not only Ukraine but the wider region. The conflict, which has persisted for over four years, involves relentless Russian military assaults causing deaths and hardship among Ukrainian civilians. Ford emphasized the broader consequences of the war beyond the battlefield, pointing to increased insecurity and economic instability that threaten regional and global stability. The UK insists that achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine is essential to restoring stability across Europe and worldwide. The statement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 10:33
Shell CEO’s pay jumps 60% despite slump in oil firm’s profits
Campaigners say people unlikely to ‘look favourably’ on package for Wael Sawan, which rose to £13.8m in 2025The chief executive of Shell saw his pay jump more than 60% to almost £14m in 2025 despite a slump in profits at the oil company and prospects of rising pump prices related to war in the Middle East.The package for Wael Sawan, who took the top job in 2023 and has refocused the company on fossil fuels, rose from £8.6m in 2024 to £13.8m in 2025. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Humanitarian crisis in Lebanon: Displaced families face despair
A new violent escalation in Lebanon – but in reality, the war that began in 2023 never truly stopped. According to the United Nations, the ceasefire signed in November 2024 between Hezbollah and Israel has been violated more than 14,000 times by Israel. Then, in late February, Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in US-Israeli bombings. In response, Hezbollah – Lebanon’s pro-Iran militia – retaliated from southern Lebanon, raising the risk of plunging the entire country into yet another full-scale war. Since then, Israeli evacuation orders have forced nearly a quarter of Lebanon’s population to flee their homes. [Continue Reading]
EastEnders confirms grim Lauren and Mark twist – and it’s not an affair
Things took a devastating turn. [Continue Reading]
Nine Portugal police officers detained as abuse probe widens
Nine PSP officers are in custody over alleged torture, rape and abuse in Lisbon, as authorities probe wider police involvement and pledge swift justice. [Continue Reading]
Ukraine strikes Russian electronics plant that builds missile components
The general staff said that it used Storm Shadow missiles, which are produced jointly by Britain and France, to hit a plant that makes microchips and high-end electronics. [Continue Reading]
Martin Lewis’s ‘bizarre behaviour that embarrassed staff’ revealed
The ITV star has had a turbulent few weeks. [Continue Reading]
Train connecting China and North Korea arrives in Pyongyang after 6-year hiatus
A passenger that departed from Dandong in China arrived in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Thursday evening, state media said, after a six-year hiatus following strict border closures enforced in 2020 to prevent the spread of Covid. China is North Korea's largest trading partner and a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political support for the isolated nuclear state. [Continue Reading]
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showing customers other users' transactions
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources. [Continue Reading]
Doctor Who star accused of ‘making everything about himself’ after Jodie Whittaker jab
'I was there to boost the ratings!!!' [Continue Reading]
