Government of Canada supports Jewish communities to protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes
The Government of Canada, through Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, has committed up to $10 million to ramp up security measures for Jewish communities nationwide. This funding is part of the Canada Community Security Program and targets the protection of high-risk venues such as synagogues, schools, daycares, and overnight camps. The announcement comes in the aftermath of a recent hate-motivated attack in Toronto, highlighting ongoing threats faced by Jewish Canadians. Eligible community organizations will receive financial support to implement physical security upgrades and other safety initiatives to reduce the risk of violence and hate crimes. These measures are vital in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 16:57
At Least 2 Killed as Tornadoes Hit Illinois and Indiana
At least two people were killed and several were injured in the severe storm on Tuesday that heavily damaged areas of Illinois and Indiana. [Continue Reading]
If you find your date on this app, experts say you should ‘run like the wind’
A new sexist website has entered the chat. [Continue Reading]
What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know
What have we learned from release of files relating to former peer’s appointment – and sacking – as UK ambassador to Washington?UK politics live – latest updatesWe now have the first tranche of documents promised by the government connected to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington – 147 pages from a mass of information believed to total in the hundreds of thousands.Mandelson has previously denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyers have said that he does not intend to make any further statement at this time. Here is what we have learned from the files –... [Continue Reading]
US likely responsible for deadly Iran school strike after targeting error, report says
The New York Times on Wednesday reported that a US Tomahawk missile likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated targeting data, killing more than 150 people. This comes after US President Donald Trump suggested that Iran itself might have been responsible for the strike. [Continue Reading]
Battlefords RCMP warn public about scam caller posing as police
The Battlefords Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) issued an urgent warning to residents in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, about a phone scam targeting the community. Scammers are impersonating RCMP officers by manipulating caller ID technology to display legitimate RCMP phone numbers. These fraudsters instruct victims to withdraw cash from local ATMs and employ intimidation tactics, including threats of arrest if the victims attempt to contact genuine police detachments. This scam exploits public trust in law enforcement and is designed to defraud individuals of their money through fear. Anyone receiving such calls is reminded that the RCMP will never request money or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 16:45
US military warns civilians to avoid port facilities used by Iranian navy
US Central Command (CENTCOM) urged civilians to keep clear of all port facilities in Iran, saying that Iranian military operations justify potential attacks, while an ongoing investigation reportedly found the US to be responsible for a deadly missile strike on an Iranian elementary school. CENTCOM said on Wednesday that the Iranian regime was using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations, which would make the ports legitimate military targets under international... [Continue Reading]
Yorkton RCMP asks public to report sightings of Jefferson Jobb
Yorkton RCMP confirmed that on March 10, 2026, Jefferson Jobb escaped custody from the Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre. He was last seen around 1 p.m. on Broadway Street in Yorkton. Authorities launched an immediate manhunt, canvassing known locations frequented by Jobb and seeking public help to locate him. Jefferson Jobb is described as a tall and heavily tattooed man, standing approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 245 pounds. His distinct tattoos include the numbers '306' on his cheek, which could aid recognition. At this time, it is unclear what clothing he wore at the time of escape. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 16:42
Moment Air India plane belly slides along runway after losing wheel
The airport, one of the busiest in the country, had to close after the close-call. [Continue Reading]
A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador. [Continue Reading]
G7 releases record amount of oil stocks to 'calm the markets down'
G7 leaders have announced the record release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to the war in the Middle East. This represents about twenty days worth of usual oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, currently through dangerous to go through due to the threat of Iranian strikes. This initiative aims 'to calm markets down', as FRANCE 24's Philip Turle explains. [Continue Reading]
Thune Is in a Vise as Trump and the Far Right Demand a Fight on SAVE America Act
The majority leader is getting pounded for not pushing hard enough, but he says the votes just aren’t there to circumvent the filibuster. [Continue Reading]
Texas to execute man who killed his girlfriend and her eight-year-old son in 2013
Supreme court recently rejected Cedric Ricks’ claim that potential jurors in his trial were eliminated based on raceSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA north Texas man faces execution on Wednesday for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her eight-year-old son nearly 13 years ago.Cedric Ricks was sentenced to death for the May 2013 killings of 30-year-old Roxann Sanchez and her son Anthony Figueroa at their apartment in Bedford, a suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Sanchez’s 12-year-old son, Marcus Figueroa, was injured during the attack. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Strait of Hormuz: US says it destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels
The US said it took out more than a dozen Iranian mine-laying vessels Tuesday as the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region's oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single litre” to be shipped to its enemies. [Continue Reading]
Bodies of anonymous migrants wash up in Sicily weeks after cyclone
Over the past weeks, the bodies of anonymous migrants have washed up on the shores of Sicily, victims of the recent extreme weather caused by Storm Harry as they were attempting to cross the sea from north Africa. The cyclone has underlined a brutal reality: that the central Mediterranean remains one of the most dangerous migratory routes in the world. FRANCE 24's Natalia Mendoza tells us more. [Continue Reading]
US vaccine panel retreats from mRNA Covid review ahead of midterms
Advisers to RFK Jr drop the plan to end federal guidance amid Republican worries about the political impactUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA major federal panel that advises the government on vaccines has stepped back from efforts targeting Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, a change that comes as some Republicans reportedly caution that additional shifts in vaccine policy could hurt the party in the upcoming midterm elections.Several vaccine advisers selected by Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, had been exploring the possibility of ending federal recommendations for mRNA covid shots. That initiative is... [Continue Reading]
Slavery Photos of Renty Get a ‘Final Resting Place,’ Ending a Fight With Harvard
The images of a father known as Renty and his daughter Delia will be honored today in a ceremony by their new steward, a museum in South Carolina. [Continue Reading]
Chile's first far-right president since Pinochet takes office
Chile's ultraconservative José Antonio Kast takes office as president Wednesday in what will mark the Latin American nation’s most pronounced shift to the right since the return of democracy in 1990. The Trump-inspired political veteran won a landslide victory in December with the promise of fighting crime and curbing illegal immigration, a project that holds similarities to policies adopted by his U.S. counterpart. [Continue Reading]
Volatile oil markets due to Middle East conflict increase jet fuel prices
Volatility on oil markets is already being felt in the travel sector, as a spike in the price of jet fuel is being passed on to air passengers. Higher fares and fuel surcharges are beginning to appear across a number of airlines. With analysts warning that the war on Iran is likely to weigh on the travel sector for the year to come. [Continue Reading]
US responsible for deadly missile strike on Iran school, preliminary inquiry says
Strike that killed at least 175 people, most of them children, reportedly due to targeting mistake by US military plannersMinab school bombing: a visual guideA preliminary US military investigation has reportedly determined that Washington was responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school in February that killed scores of children.According to the New York Times, quoting unnamed US officials and others familiar with the initial findings, the investigation has concluded that the strike on 28 February on the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school building was the result of a targeting mistake by the US military planners. Continue... [Continue Reading]
Minister Anandasangaree to make an announcement regarding the Canada Community Security Program
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree revealed plans to increase financial support for the Canada Community Security Program during an announcement in Ottawa. The event, held with members of the Jewish caucus, underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding communities vulnerable to hate incidents and attacks. The Canada Community Security Program funds grassroots organizations that implement security upgrades and protective measures, particularly benefiting cultural and religious communities. This step follows a rise in hate crimes affecting minorities across the country. By directing additional resources to this program, the government aims to enhance community resilience and reduce security risks. The involvement of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 16:21
Police Scotland fined £66,000 after detective’s intimate images leaked to alleged perpetrator in rape investigation
Lianne suffers from PTSD following the serious data breach [Continue Reading]
Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth. [Continue Reading]
Govt cost-of-living measures reduced poverty risk - CSO
Cost-of-living measures implemented by the Government last year reduced the number of people who were at risk of poverty, according to a study by the Central Statistics Office. [Continue Reading]
Trump Administration to Announce New Trade Investigations
The investigations into unfair trade practices will likely lead to tariffs on foreign countries, as the administration works to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court. [Continue Reading]
The race for Paris: How the capital’s housing crisis could determine the city’s next mayor
With France preparing to vote in the first round of the municipal elections on Sunday, Paris has become a battleground between left- and right-wing forces fighting to shape the capital’s future. FRANCE 24 looks at how the city’s affordable housing crisis is shaping the tight-run race. [Continue Reading]
Three ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran escalates maritime campaign, impacting global shipping traffic
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has taken a critical turn as three ships were reported attacked on March 11 amidst Iran's escalating maritime campaign, with the overall number of struck vessels rising to fourteen since the beginning of the conflict. A British maritime monitoring agency confirmed the attacks occurred in separate incidents following reports that Iran has begun laying mines in this vital passageway, further aggravating global shipping concerns. The recent incidents have resulted in a staggering 97% decrease in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This region is crucial for global oil shipments, with approximately one-fifth... [Continue Reading]
Aetna Agrees to Pay $117.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Aetna Inc., one of the largest health insurers in the United States, has agreed to pay $117.7 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false or inaccurate diagnosis codes for its Medicare Advantage plan members. The improper coding was intended to inflate Medicare payments by making enrollees appear sicker and thus more costly to cover. This settlement follows claims brought under the False Claims Act, which seeks to protect government funds from fraudulent billing. Medicare Advantage plans, like those offered by Aetna, receive monthly payments adjusted by risk scores that reflect beneficiaries’ health conditions. By submitting inaccurate codes, Aetna allegedly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 16:03
Beirut: FRANCE 24 in the heart of the bombed southern suburbs
Our special correspondents in Beirut were able to visit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, which have been under Israeli bombardments for a week.At least 500 people have been killed in Lebanon since the start of the war in the Middle East and some 700,000 others have been forced to flee, according to the latest figures. But some residents remain in the area despite the danger. [Continue Reading]
'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war
Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues. [Continue Reading]
CBRE forecasts positive momentum for APAC real estate market in 2026
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Asia Pacific’s commercial real estate market is set for a strong year in 2026, as investment and leasing activity are both expected to pick up, supported by the region's underlying economic resilience and improving investor sentiment. While trade-related volatility and geopolitical tensions are likely to continue influencing decisions, the overall direction remains one of steady progress, according to CBRE's 2026 Asia... [Continue Reading]
Jockey Club serves as Official Community Partner of “M” Mark golf tournament for the first time
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club extends its warmest congratulations on the successful conclusion of this year’s LIV Golf Hong Kong on 8 March at the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC) Fanling Golf Course. HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam and other guests attended the tournament, witnessing the... [Continue Reading]
Best Amazon bargains in Spring Deal Days 2026 – from Dyson, Sony, Bose, Ninja and more
Trust us, this sale is not one to miss! [Continue Reading]
Lloyd’s of London stresses it is still insuring shipping in strait of Hormuz
Maritime insurer fends off criticism over cancelled policies and sharp price risesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThere is a price for everything: even the cost of insuring a ship travelling through the strait of Hormuz.Donald Trump’s proposals for the US to provide political risk insurance for seaborne trade in the Gulf may have given the impression a lack of cover was the reason why traffic through the key waterway has almost halted. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Mandelson was offered highly classified briefing before he finished vetting process
Newly released documents suggest Foreign Office may have begun to brief Mandelson before vetting was completedUK politics live – latest updatesPeter Mandelson was offered a highly classified briefing from the Foreign Office as US ambassador before he finished the formal vetting process, newly released documents reveal.The documents were released after the Conservatives forced the disclosures about the appointment of Mandelson, who was sacked in September last year because of his close association with the sex offender Jeffery Epstein. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
British fintech Revolut gets full banking licence
Group lodged application in 2021 but had to overcome accounting issues and reputational concernsRevolut can finally launch as a fully-fledged UK bank after a five-year wait for regulatory approval.The fintech said it has received the all-clear from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for a full banking licence, allowing it to offer accounts for retail and business customers. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
'White House doesn't appear to have a strategy' as concern over oil flow grows
Since the war has started, fourteen ships have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran vows to carry out an 'oil blockade'. Although oil prices have gone down after sharply increasing, concern remains. French President Emmanuel Macron is calling on G7 leaders to work together to reestablish 'freedom of navigation' in the region as soon as possible. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle looks at the politics of this crisis, and the US strategy. [Continue Reading]
Teacher barred for sending former pupil money and for buying food for students
He admitted ordering fast food for two other pupils, with whom he had spent time alone and allowed to access the school out-of-hours. [Continue Reading]
Iran will not compete in United States-hosted 2026 World Cup, sports minister says
Iran cannot take part in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched air strikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday. The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran almost two weeks ago, killing the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, leading to a region-wide conflict in the Gulf. “Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we... [Continue Reading]
Strait of Hormuz traffic down 97% as fourteen ships struck since war started
A British monitoring agency says three ships in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz were struck in separate incidents on March 11, a day after several US media reported Iran had started laying mines in the strategic passagepoint. The UN meanwhile has urged for 'humanitarian exemptions' to get aid through the Strait. [Continue Reading]
Hungary sends fact-finding mission over Druzhba pipeline as Kyiv refuses to recognise delegation
A Hungarian government delegation has entered Ukraine to assess the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in a Russian drone strike in January. Ukraine refuses to recognize the delegation and has described its members as “tourists.” [Continue Reading]
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Canadian officials have designated the group known as 'Description764' as a decentralized transnational network of violent extremists. This network is rooted in extreme nihilism and a deep hatred for humanity, promoting hostility online through its core beliefs. By rejecting all traditional religious, moral, and social values, they pose a distinct and growing threat to societal stability and security. The designation aims to raise public awareness and facilitate coordinated law enforcement responses across borders. With violent extremist content spreading online, this network could inspire acts of violence or social disruption, affecting vulnerable populations and law enforcement agencies. The move signals Canada's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 15:51
Centre of Beirut shocked after Israeli army strikes apartment block
Over 700,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon amid intense Israeli strikes, with nearly 600 having died since the start of the war. Although the capital has mostly been spared, it has suffered two strikes in its heart. FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris Trent speaks from where the latest bomb struck. [Continue Reading]
Katy Perry can’t even win the rights to her own name in another blow for popstar
Looks like a legal battle in Australia is finally at an end. [Continue Reading]
History made with new grads
The Kelowna RCMP announced the graduation and deployment of 14 Auxiliary volunteers, the first group in British Columbia trained under a newly designed Auxiliary program. These volunteers have completed months of training and are now ready to assist the RCMP at the Tier 1 level. Additional training for Tier 2 and Tier 3 roles is ongoing. This new Auxiliary force is intended to strengthen the relationship between the police and local communities. While they do not engage in enforcement duties, Tier 1 volunteers will focus on community policing initiatives and crime prevention efforts. Their presence aims to enhance public safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 15:48
Fears for Lexi in EastEnders as Phil takes her to the doctors
Is something more concerning going on beneath the surface for Lexi? [Continue Reading]
