Five British Men Freed on Bail in RAF Fairford Terror Case
Five British nationals arrested on suspicion of terrorism near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have been released on police bail, police said. The men were detained after armed officers found explosives in three vans parked minutes from the Royal Air Force base, which the United States military has been using for the war with Iran. Counter-terrorism detectives are examining whether the suspected bomb plot was linked to Iran or involved proxies acting on behalf of a foreign state. President Donald Trump criticized the decision to free the men on bail as investigators continue to examine their backgrounds.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting indicated that UK security services had been aware of the group before the arrests. He suggested that a member of the public who raised the alarm and complained that the authorities had "dropped the ball" only had a "partial picture" of the intelligence.
Prosecutors Reopen Cornell Fraternity Rape Investigation After Public Outcry
Prosecutors in New York have reopened an investigation into the alleged gang rape of a student at Cornell University in 2024. The local district attorney, who had initially decided not to pursue criminal charges, said the inquiry was being resumed following an outcry over what critics called leniency toward seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity named as perpetrators in a civil lawsuit. The woman alleges she was drugged and raped inside the fraternity house.
CBS News New York reported that it had obtained additional video of the fraternity's group Snapchat conversation from the night of the alleged assault.
Former Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Jailed for Child Sex Abuse
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott, 49, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for historical child sexual abuse. A judge at the High Court in Edinburgh imposed the term after Dott was convicted in August at the High Court in Glasgow of sexually abusing a boy and a girl between 1993 and 2010. The judge described the offending as a "gross violation of trust".
Fifa Accuses Uefa of Misinformation Campaign Against Gianni Infantino
FIFA has accused UEFA of waging a "misinformation campaign" and harassing president Gianni Infantino in an effort to influence the governing body's presidential election. In a US court filing, world football's governing body urged a judge to reject a discovery request linked to a controversial investment proposal, and said UEFA's suggestions that Infantino had violated any law or ethical principle were "categorically without merit". UEFA had previously asked a federal court for permission to gather evidence in the matter.
Two U.S. Navy Aviators Eject in Carrier Landing Mishap
Two U.S. Navy aviators assigned to Carrier Air Wing 3 ejected while landing their aircraft on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the coast of Virginia, and four sailors on the carrier were injured in what the Navy described as a “mishap.”
New Possible Ransom Note Emerges in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Authorities in Arizona are examining a possible new ransom note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of television host Savannah Guthrie, nearly eight months after she went missing from her home. The Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI Guthrie task force were recently made aware of the note and are working to determine its authenticity.
U.S. and China Agree to Cut Tariffs on $60 Billion Goods
The United States and China have unveiled separate lists of products covering thousands of items and pledged to cut tariffs on roughly $60 billion in goods, from billiard balls to dolphins, as they seek to ease trade tensions. Officials cautioned that the move does not represent a major breakthrough in the broader relationship.
Aviva Chief Warns New UK Homes Could Become Uninsurable
Amanda Blanc, chief executive of Britain's largest insurer Aviva, has warned that England is building homes in flood-risk areas that could eventually become uninsurable. She said the threat from flooding was "absolutely increasing" and that the country was "for sure" constructing properties that insurers might refuse to cover in future.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Regulate College Sports
The U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by 77 votes to 22, the most significant congressional attempt to regulate college athletics amid upheaval over athlete payments and unrestricted transfers. Supporters, including the NCAA, say it will tame a "Wild West" era, while critics argue the legislation does not go far enough. The bill's future remains uncertain.
Tennessee Set to Execute First Woman in Two Centuries
Tennessee is scheduled to execute Christa Pike, 50, on Wednesday for the 1995 murder of a classmate in Knoxville, which would make her the first woman put to death in the state in 200 years. Governor Bill Lee denied her clemency request on Monday, and her lawyers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to grant a stay.
Lindsay Clancy Returns to Court After Deadlocked Jury Mistrial
Lindsay Clancy returned to court in Massachusetts for the first time since her triple-murder trial ended in a mistrial because of a deadlocked jury. Her lawyers asked the judge to find her not guilty and dismiss the case, arguing insufficient evidence was presented, and also sought an investigation into a holdout juror.
Orange Order Parade Dispute Continues Despite High-Level Talks
The dispute over a controversial Orange Order parade in Northern Ireland continued after high-level talks, with a march blocked on Sunday morning by protesters on the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road. Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, who returned from the Labour Party conference for the discussions, urged both sides to "double down on compromise" as a resolution remained elusive.