British police accuse Iranians of planning a terrorist attack against the Jewish community in Manchester, suspecting they have been in contact with a third party outside the country, possibly in Iran. The police have denied any connection to the incident at the RAF airbase.
British-Iranian dual national arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack against the Fairford base (the operation was foiled at the beginning of the week)
The European Union's energy taskforce will convene on Friday morning to discuss the issue of potential diesel stock releases, two EU diplomats told Reuters. The meeting of the taskforce, which typically involves the 27 EU member countries, follows a call between the EU Commission, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and Britain on Thursday on the possible need to release diesel stocks
5 day agoEmirates Airways flight EK31 from Dubai to London is now diverting to Frankfurt, reasons unknown, to be followed
5 day agoIran summoned Britain's ambassador in Tehran on Thursday to protest what it called "baseless" accusations linking Tehran to a suspected sabotage plot targeting RAF Fairford, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said. British Ambassador Hugo Shorter was summoned by Deputy Foreign minister
US Interior Minister: We knew that Iran and the Revolutionary Guard were planning an attack targeting our interests in Britain
British Prime Minister comments on the RAF base incident: Strong evidence points to Iranian involvement
The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday that one of the individuals arrested on suspicion of plotting to target a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran contacted emergency services shortly before his arrest in the early hours of that day
Britain's counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran
1 week agoArgentina's President Javier Milei has given the UK two weeks to halt the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands or face international legal action. Milei accused Britain of the "illegal plundering" of Argentine resources and said the dispute could be taken to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
The vans found near RAF Fairford did not contain viable explosives, reports . The 5 suspects arrested (all British nationals) were released on bail today but remain under investigation. . Police are investigating multiple possibilities, including that the men were acting, knowingly or unknowingly, on behalf of a foreign state
Major update from counter terror police about RAF Fairford arrests - all UK nationals: Male, 24, Resident of Borough of Camden Male, 24, Borough of Westminster Male, 25, Borough of Westminster Male, 23, Borough of Westminster Male, 24, Borough of Willesden
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband: It's time to roll up our sleeves all over again because once again the world order needs rebuilding anew. We need to be honest about the world we confront. War has returned to Europe
1 week agoThe front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Iran link to RAF bomb plot'
Five men have been arrested as part of a terror investigation into an alleged plot to bomb an RAF base used by US aircraft
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnam has urged "calm" as thousands of people gathered in a Northern Irish town seeking to halt a contentious pro-British Protestant march from passing through a mainly Catholic and nationalist area for the first time in 28 years
British police: Security cordon established around the US airbase at RAF Fairford, situation under control
Gloucester, UK Police have declared a major incident in the Whelford area near RAF Fairford after several men were arrested on suspicion of offensives. A number of properties are being evacuated along with numerous vehicles being searched. They believe the incident is contained
Their colonies covered the entire planet: Benjamin Netanyahu takes aim at France and the UK at the UN
1 week agoReports of Hawk jet crash at RAF Valley - Air Ambulance responding EC-145 "HELIMED61" G-LOYW is responding to a reported crash of an RAF BAE "Hawk" jet at RAF Valley in Wales. Both crew reportedly ejected
British PM Andy Burnham says UK will provide "defensive air-to-air refueling" support for Saudi Arabia amid continued Houthi attacks
"Reuters" reports: Ukrainian President meets head of the "Central Intelligence Agency" in Ireland
The UK is "close" to agreeing to provide Saudi Arabia's military with operational support to counter Iran-backed Houthi fighters
Argentina's President Javier Milei: Basically, the situation regarding the Falkland Islands was triggered by Trump's comment that he was reviewing the position on the issue. In other words, these were all external events, so to speak
3 week agoThe UK, US & Netherlands have exposed Iranian state-linked spyware 'CHOSEN BRICK' used to target dissidents, activists & journalists worldwide. The malware steals emails, messages, screen content & microphone data via spear-phishing on WhatsApp & Telegram
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is weighing Saudi requests for military support against Houthi attacks and has agreed to send British military advisers to the kingdom, sources told Bloomberg. The Saudi asks include operational support to repel the Houthi push along the Red Sea coast toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and help defending oil infrastructure against strikes
A British serviceperson has died in a "road traffic incident" in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence has said. The death was not the result of hostile action
3 week agoThe leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say the future of their nations "belongs in the European Union" as they call for independence from the UK
Israel has expelled British soldiers who were monitoring settler violence in the West Bank and feeding intelligence to the Trump administration. The team had been due to expand, but was ordered out after Britain imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements
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