Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to arson and attempted murder for starting the fire in April while Shapiro and his family were inside. They escaped safely.
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French pair sentenced in Iran on spying charges
The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.
Hamas returns four more bodies of hostages, Israeli military says
Israel warns it will restrict aid convoys into Gaza because of delays returning the remaining bodies.
US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six
President Trump said the vessel belonged to “narcoterrorists” and that it was “trafficking narcotics.” US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.
Cuban dissident begins US exile after release from jail
The outspoken critic of the Cuban government was released from jail after a request by the US.
D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51
D’Angelo, who died after a cancer diagnosis, leaves behind a “legacy of extraordinarily moving music”, his family says.
Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to ‘safe place’
The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.
My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade – and saved my life
Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.
Bowen: Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace
Trump’s Middle East visit was a victory lap – but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.
Blast kills police officers trying to evict siblings from house in Italy
Gas canisters were set off when the carabinieri entered the property near Verona in northern Italy.