The US military says it has launched “powerful” strikes on Iran after an attempted attack on American forces in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows joint US-Saudi strikes in Iraq that Iraqi officials condemned as a violation of sovereignty.
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Hadi Matar was convicted in federal court of terrorism offenses in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie. The verdict could bring a life sentence on top of the 25-year state prison term he is already serving.
Two firefighters died battling a wildfire on Crete as heat, drought and winds fueled fires across southern Europe. France and Spain continued large-scale firefighting operations while tens of thousands of evacuees began returning home.
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.
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.