Handler with ties to Russia appears to have directed arson attacks on Starmer-linked property 15. June 2026 (20:00) Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc appear to have operated under instruction of online handler ‘El Money’Two men found guilty of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on property connected to Keir Starmer appear to have operated under the instruction of an online handler with links to Russia.Roman Lavrynovych, 22, from Ukraine, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, from Romania, were found guilty at the Old Bailey on Monday. Another Ukrainian man, Petro Pochynok, 35, was cleared of the same charge. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US-Iran deal may get oil flowing again, but region’s root problems are unsolved 15. June 2026 (19:48) Few analysts believe final settlement can be reached in 60 days – and even if it is, war and instability could soon returnMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn much of the Middle East, news that the US and Iran had come to a fragile agreement was greeted with relief tempered with doubt that any deal would resolve the turbulent region’s deep problems or even prevent a future return to war.In Kuwait, a frequent target of Iranian drone strikes during the 15-week conflict, Iyad Joumma, a 37-year-old Jordanian engineer, spoke for many. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Cheltenham hospital admits failing man who died after using contaminated shower 15. June 2026 (19:26) Chris Elliot was exposed to ‘lethal dose’ of bacteria while receiving chemotherapy from Gloucestershire NHS trustAn NHS trust has admitted to failing to provide safe care to a man who died after using a contaminated shower in a hospital while undergoing chemotherapy.Chris Elliot, 59, a father of two, died a fortnight after he was admitted to Cheltenham general hospital in Gloucestershire to be treated for leukaemia. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91 15. June 2026 (19:03) The accomplished musician, who recorded over 70 albums in his career, died peacefully in Germany after a short illnessThe South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91.His family announced his death in a statement released on Monday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
ICE agent shoots at vehicle after being struck by car, officials in New Jersey say 15. June 2026 (18:57) Agent opened fire at car, striking it, as suspect fled scene and has not been located, Stafford Township police sayAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in New Jersey was reportedly struck by a vehicle and shot at the car as it fled the scene on Monday morning, according to local authorities.The police department of Stafford Township said in a statement that it had been provided with information that ICE “was attempting to apprehend a suspect when the suspect fled from the scene in a vehicle, striking [an ICE agent]”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
