In a news update, UK police are investigating five British nationals in connection with a possible plot at an American airbase. Prosecutors in New York are reopening a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity from 2024. Additionally, officials in Ukraine report that at least seven people were killed and over 80 wounded in recent Russian strikes.
In the U.K., counterterrorism police announced they are releasing five British nationals on bail after their arrest related to a potential plot at RAF Fairford, which hosts U.S. bombers. The men were initially detained on suspected explosives offenses and remain under investigation under stringent conditions. Iran's embassy in London denied involvement in the alleged plot, while U.K. officials are exploring potential links to Iran, Russia, or nonstate actors.
Laurence Taylor, Head of the U.K. Counterterrorism Coordination Committee, stated, "Be assured we are considering this from every possible angle, including that this may be actively committed by proxies or individuals either knowingly or unknowingly working on behalf of a foreign state."
Dozens of homes were evacuated as bomb disposal teams investigated three suspicious vehicles. Residents have since returned home, and the investigation continues.
In Central New York, prosecutors are reopening a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity dating back to 2024. This follows a civil lawsuit filed by a former student claiming she was drugged and assaulted by seven fraternity members. The Tompkins County district attorney indicated the case will be presented to a grand jury for possible indictments.
In Ukraine, officials report that at least seven people were killed and more than 80 were injured in the latest Russian strikes. Survivors were seen clinging to the window ledges of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences after a drone strike. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, described the attacks as "pure terror by the Russian Federation," emphasizing that they do not discriminate between residential and historic buildings.
Russian strikes also impacted an apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 35 people, including 10 children.
In the U.S., FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey announced his resignation amid reported tensions with FBI Director Kash Patel. Bailey, who took on the role about a year ago, stated he is leaving to spend more time with his family in Missouri.
The U.S. and China are set to lower tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods exchanged between the two countries. This includes over 1,600 U.S. items going to China and nearly 80 categories of goods coming from China to the U.S., although sensitive items like rare earth minerals and AI-related technology were not included.
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, although the mission was ended early due to engine problems. This test flight was the 14th in three years and is seen as a significant step towards future missions to the moon and Mars. Despite some tense moments, mission control celebrated the rocket's successful deployment of over two dozen Starlink satellites before returning to Earth, where it tipped over and caught fire upon splashdown.
On Wall Street, stocks closed lower at the start of the week, with the Dow Jones industrial average falling nearly 350 points, the Nasdaq losing almost 1 percent, and the S&P 500 also closing in negative territory.