Iran-Linked Handala Claims FBI World Cup Drone Breach, Threatens Team Buses
Iran-linked Handala claimed breach of FBI World Cup FPV drones and threatened team buses; at least one supporting video was fabricated, but Handala has a verified US government breach history and the threat is being treated as active.
US-Venezuela Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Chief Nino Guerrero
US Southern Command killed Tren de Aragua chief Nino Guerrero in a joint airstrike with Venezuelan forces, eliminating the decade-long leader of a transnational gang with active operations inside the United States.
Operation Yellow Card: US Marshals Recover 35 Missing Children Ahead of World Cup
US Marshals recovered 35 missing children across three states ahead of the FIFA World Cup, triggering kidnapping and human trafficking investigations.
Seven Connecticut Middle Schools Struck in Coordinated Bomb Threat Campaign
Seven Connecticut middle schools received coordinated bomb threat hoaxes over eight days; police believe all incidents are deliberate swatting and no devices were found at any location.
Toronto Constable Marc Pinizzotto Killed Executing Warrant in Iran-Linked Terror Investigation
Toronto Constable Marc Pinizzotto was killed executing a warrant in an operation linked to an Iranian-directed terror network; a second suspect remains armed and at large.
Texas Jury Sentences Karmelo Anthony to 35 Years for Murder at High School Track Meet
A Texas jury sentenced Karmelo Anthony, 19, to 35 years for stabbing Austin Metcalf, 17, at a high school track meet in 2025; an appeal was filed within 24 hours of sentencing.