Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was found guilty of conspiracy to murder after traveling from Norway to England with two guns and live ammunition. Prosecutors said he was recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish organized crime group sanctioned over links to Iran.
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Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East and struck three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. and Saudi forces responded with strikes on Iran-aligned targets in Iraq.
Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, saying the app was used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups to coordinate attacks. Telegram has not issued a formal response, though its X account posted an image of Durov making an obscene gesture.
U.S. and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq after alleged drone attacks, while Jordan said it intercepted five Iranian missiles. Iran-linked media also reported tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, though NPR said there was no immediate independent confirmation.
FIFA wants to create a new company to manage World Cup commercial rights and sell minority stakes to private investors. UEFA and Concacaf criticized the proposal, citing transparency and governance concerns.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture killed at least 13 people and left rescuers searching collapsed buildings, including a shopping mall and a paper mill. Officials warned of strong aftershocks, heat risks and continuing power outages across southwestern Japan.
U.S. and Saudi forces struck Iran-aligned targets in eastern Iraq after Washington said Iranian-directed drones and missiles targeted American forces and Saudi energy sites. The exchanges disrupted a brief lull as Trump claimed progress in talks, while Tehran denied direct negotiations were underway.
Kenya is investigating the deaths of more than a dozen elephants near Amboseli National Park after some showed signs of partial paralysis. Officials say tests are continuing and no single cause has been identified.