Roman Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc to two years for arson attacks on property and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The men were recruited through a Russian-speaking Telegram account that promised payment, prosecutors said.
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British actress Emaa Hussen has been charged in Australia with attempting to import 320kg of meth hidden in charcoal bags from Ghana. Police said the drugs were worth A$296 million and could have supplied 3.2 million street deals.
Barack Obama said the United States may be “worse off” after 15 weeks of war with Iran, while welcoming a ceasefire memorandum signed by President Donald Trump. The agreement sets a 60-day deadline for negotiators to seek a permanent end to the conflict.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejected as “made up” President Donald Trump’s reported claim that she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit. Italy canceled a planned visit to Washington by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani as politicians across the country defended Meloni.
Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer known for work on “Sicko Mode” and “Rich Flex,” was found dead in his Nashville apartment. Police said no foul play is suspected and an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
The first U.S.-Iran talks under a preliminary peace agreement were postponed after JD Vance canceled a trip to Switzerland and Israel intensified strikes in southern Lebanon. The delay raised doubts about a 60-day negotiation process meant to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
FDA vaccine advisers unanimously recommended Moderna’s mRNA flu shot for adults 50 and older, potentially paving the way for the first approved mRNA influenza vaccine. The shot still needs FDA approval and a CDC recommendation before it can be offered.
Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed after Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip, while Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon complicated efforts to implement a new ceasefire agreement. Switzerland said preparations would continue, but no new date was announced.