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    Five men arrested on explosives offences near RAF Fairford●Five men have been arrested by police on suspicion of explosives offences near RAF Fairford, the UK airbase used by the𝕏xGBWarTerrorism12131 min ago

    Police have arrested five men on suspicion of explosives offences near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, the UK airbase used by the United States to strike Iranian targets. Around 85 homes in the nearby village of Whelford have been evacuated while a counter-terror police investigation is underway.

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    UN Drafts Document to Plan for Future Pandemicβ–ΌUN drafts document to plan for pandemicβœ‰newsWorldUnited Nations31 min ago

    The United Nations has drafted a document outlining preparations for a future pandemic. The plan is expected to cover international coordination and readiness measures, though details of its contents have not been widely reported. The news was carried by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and discussion so far remains limited.

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    Five Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford Over Suspected Terror Plot●UK Police Arrest Five Men Near RAF Fairford in Suspected Terror Plot𝕏xSEWarTerrorism167K3 h ago

    UK police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The base, used by US forces and a regular site for major airshow operations, was a focal point of the operation. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the suspects or the alleged plot, and the investigation is ongoing. The arrests have prompted concern about security at military sites in the UK.

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    Five men arrested near RAF Fairford charged with plotting terrorist act●According to BBC, the five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspicion of offenses under the UK's Explosives Act in th𝕏xGBWarTerrorism3.3K1 h ago

    Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of offences under the UK's Explosives Act have now been additionally charged with plotting to commit a terrorist act. The update came after a police press conference. Police say there is currently no indication of involvement by any state or non-state actor, and investigations into the alleged plot are continuing.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near UK base used by US forces●Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by USβœ‰newsWarTerrorism20 min ago

    Five people have been arrested on terrorism charges after explosives were found near an RAF base used by US forces in the UK. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident, and details about the suspects or the quantity of explosives have not yet been disclosed. Authorities say the arrests followed the discovery and there is no indication of any wider threat to the base.

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    Counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF base●Counter-terror police lead investigation into major incident near RAF base, officials say | BBC Newsβ–ΆyoutubeWarTerrorism292.6K20 min ago

    A major incident near an RAF base is being investigated by counter-terrorism police, officials have confirmed. Details about the nature of the incident and any casualties have not yet been released, with authorities leading the response through specialist counter-terror units. The involvement of counter-terrorism officers and the military location have drawn significant public attention as more information is awaited.

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    Major incident declared near RAF Fairford after explosives arrestsβ–ΌMajor incident declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK, after several people arrested on suspicion of explosiv𝕏xGBWorldCrime2K31 min ago

    A major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK, after several people were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences. Emergency services responded to the area, and details about those arrested or any danger to the public have not yet been released. Police are expected to provide further updates as the investigation continues.

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    Armed police arrest five men after suspicious vans near RAF Fairfordβ–ΌWATCH: The police press conference on the major incident near RAF Fairford - Armed police responded after receiving a ca𝕏xGBWorldCrime2.9K2 h ago

    Wiltshire Police held a press conference after armed officers responded to reports of three suspicious vans near RAF Fairford at 12:45am. Five men were arrested and around 85 homes were evacuated as a precaution. Police urged the public not to speculate about the incident while investigations continue.

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    Reporter loses $10,000 testing DraftKings gambling safeguards●NEW: ProPublica’s Jake Pearson lost $10,000 mimicking the betting patterns of a problem gambler on DraftKings to test thMmastodonSportBasketball1955 h ago

    ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson lost $10,000 betting on DraftKings while imitating the behaviour of a problem gambler to test the company's responsible gaming protections. Within a week he was invited to become a VIP, and he encountered little pushback as his losses mounted. The investigation suggests DraftKings' safeguards may fail to protect vulnerable gamblers, drawing widespread attention to the platform's practices.

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    Al Arabiya obtains 14-point draft US-Iran deal text●https:// english.alarabiya.net/News/mid dle-east/2026/06/16/al-arabiya-obtains-14point-draft-usiran-deal If the # US - #MmastodonWarNuclear220 min ago

    Al Arabiya says it has obtained the text of a 14-point draft agreement between the United States and Iran, dated June 16, 2026. Commentators online reacted sharply, with some calling the reported terms a complete and unprecedented failure of US foreign policy, suggesting the draft is seen as heavily favourable to Tehran.

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    RAF base linked to US strikes on Iranian missile sitesβ–ΌRAF base at centre of counter-terror operation is used by US planes to hit Iranian missile sitesβœ‰newsWarTerrorism4 h ago

    A Royal Air Force base in the UK, reportedly the focus of a counter-terrorism operation, is also being used by American aircraft conducting strikes against Iranian missile sites. The dual role of the base has drawn attention to the extent of US military activity from British soil amid heightened tensions with Iran and ongoing security concerns at home.

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    Five men have been arrested in the area around RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of terrorism offences. The arrests prompted a significant police presence near the airbase, which is a key site for US military operations in the UK. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of those detained or the specific nature of the alleged plot, and investigations are ongoing.

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    Five men have been arrested under terrorism legislation in the area around RAF Fairford, the large airbase in Gloucestershire, England. Police have not named the men, and details of the suspected plot or their nationalities remain limited while investigations continue. The arrests are drawing attention because Fairford hosts US Air Force tanker aircraft and is a key NATO airfield.

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    Five men have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The arrests have drawn significant public attention, with many discussing the airbase's strategic role and questioning what the men were allegedly planning. Details about the suspects' identities and the specific allegations have not yet been released by authorities.

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    Recreational Drones Turned Weapons in Myanmar's Warβ–ΌRecreational Aerial Craft Become Weapons in Myanmar’s Warβœ‰newsWar7 h ago

    Hobbyist aerial craft are being repurposed as weapons in Myanmar's ongoing civil war, according to a New York Times report. Opposition forces fighting the military junta have reportedly adapted cheap recreational drones to drop bombs on targets, turning consumer technology into a low-cost tool of asymmetric warfare and highlighting the conflict's growing intensity.

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    Five arrested over terrorism offences near RAF Fairfordβ–ΌFive arrested for alleged terrorism offences after β€˜major incident’ near RAF Fairfordβœ‰newsWarTerrorism20 min ago

    Five people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following what police described as a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The Guardian reports the arrests, though few details about the suspects or the nature of the alleged plot have been released. The airbase, a key military site, has drawn security attention.

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    Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic still below pre-war levelsβ–ΌShipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays lower than 10-day average, data shows Before the US-Israeli war on Iran starMmastodonWorldDiplomacy432 min ago

    Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains lower than its 10-day average following the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28. Before the conflict, the strait typically handled about 125 large commercial vessels a day, including tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and container vessels. The continued shortfall underscores lingering disruption to one of the world's most important oil and gas transit routes as operators remain cautious.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near RAF Fairfordβ–ΌFive arrested for alleged terrorism offences after β€˜major incident’ near RAF FairfordMmastodonWarTerrorism342 h ago

    Five men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences following what police described as a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. Homes in the area were evacuated as a precaution. The airbase has previously been used by US forces, including in strikes against Iran, drawing attention to security concerns around the site.

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    Five Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford Under Terrorism Act●Five Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Terror Act Suspicion𝕏xSEWarTerrorism152K3 h ago

    Gloucestershire Police arrested five men near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act. The arrests prompted heavy attention online, with users asking about the men's motives, whether the airbase was targeted, and what officials know about any planned threat.

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    Israeli airstrikes hit northern Gaza City●Breaking | Israeli aircraft launch two airstrikes on northern Gaza City. # Israel # Palestine # GazaMmastodonWarMiddle East322 h ago

    Israeli aircraft carried out two airstrikes on northern Gaza City, according to reports circulating on social media. The strikes come amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups in Gaza, which has seen repeated aerial bombardment of the territory. Details on casualties or targets were not immediately available.

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    Five Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Terror Charges●Five Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Terror Charges After Suspicious Vans Spotted𝕏xSEWarTerrorism250K31 min ago

    Five men have been arrested on terrorism-related charges near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after suspicious vans were reportedly spotted close to the airbase. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation. The arrests are drawing wide attention given the base's role in US military operations and ongoing concerns about security around UK military sites.

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    Trump says arrested terror suspects aimed to do 'big damage' near RAF base●Trump says terror plot suspects β€˜looking to do big damage’ after arrests near RAF base used by USβœ‰newsWarTerrorism4 h ago

    Police have arrested terror plot suspects near an RAF base used by US forces, and Donald Trump says they were 'looking to do big damage'. The arrests have drawn attention to security around UK bases hosting American personnel. Trump's remarks came as details of the alleged plot and the suspects' intentions were still emerging.

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    Farmer's late-night discovery foils suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford●SUMMARY: What we know so far about the RAF Fairford suspected bomb plot - A farmer driving home in the early hours found𝕏xGBWarTerrorism1.1K31 min ago

    A farmer driving home in the early hours discovered three white vans blocking a village road near RAF Fairford with no one inside. Suspicious, she turned around and reported seeing a group of men nearby. Authorities are treating it as a suspected bomb plot targeting the airbase, and a summary of what is known so far is circulating widely online as updates emerge.

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    US and Russia strip human oversight rules from UN autonomous weapons draft●The U.S. and russia removed provisions from draft # UN rules on autonomous weapons requiring # AI systems to operate preMmastodonWorldUnited Nations2232 min ago

    The United States and Russia have removed provisions from a draft UN framework on autonomous weapons that would have required AI systems to operate predictably and reliably, and mandated that humans verify AI-identified targets before strikes are carried out. The move has drawn criticism from arms-control advocates who warn that removing human oversight requirements could enable fully automated lethal weapons and lower accountability in warfare.

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    Five Arrested in UK Terrorism Probe Linked to RAF Baseβ—βš‘ NEWS Five Arrested in UK Terrorism Probe Linked to RAF Base and Potential Iranian Involvement UK counter-terrorism polMmastodonWorldDefense327 min ago

    UK counter-terrorism police have arrested five men after explosives consistent with improvised explosive devices were found in three vans near an RAF base. Reports link the investigation to potential Iranian involvement, though details remain limited. The case is drawing attention as authorities examine possible foreign connections to a security incident at a British military facility.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near US-used RAF base●Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2MmastodonWarTerrorism221 min ago

    British police have arrested five people on terrorism charges after explosives were found near an RAF base used by US forces. The arrests have drawn attention to security around UK military sites hosting American personnel, with the story spreading rapidly across news and social platforms. Authorities have not yet said what the suspected target was or whether the suspects were part of a wider network.

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    Five arrested over alleged terror plot near RAF base used in Iran strikesβ–ΌFive 'terror attack plot' suspects arrested near RAF base used to strike Iranβœ‰newsWarTerrorism4 h ago

    UK police have arrested five suspects near an RAF base that was reportedly used in strikes against Iran, on suspicion of plotting a terror attack. The arrests have drawn attention because of the base's role in the recent military action against Iran, raising questions about possible retaliation targeting UK military facilities. Authorities have not released details about the suspects or the alleged plot.

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    Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford Over Terrorism Suspicions●Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Explosives and Terrorism Suspicions𝕏xSEWarTerrorism80K6 h ago

    Several men have been arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences. Police have not confirmed details of the suspects or the alleged threat, and the airbase remains closely watched as a major US military site. The arrests are drawing wide attention as authorities investigate whether there was any wider risk to the public.

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    Five Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Terror Charges●Five Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Terror and Explosives Charges𝕏xSEWarTerrorism93K6 h ago

    Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences. Counter-terrorism police detained the men in the area surrounding the airbase, a site used by US forces. People are discussing the arrests given the sensitive military location and questions about what the men were allegedly planning and whether the base was a target.

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    Five Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot at UK Base Used for Iran Strikes●Five arrested for β€˜preparing terrorist act’ at UK base used by US air force for Iran strikesβœ‰newsWarTerrorism20 min ago

    British police have arrested five people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a base used by the US Air Force, including for strikes against Iran. The arrests have drawn attention to security around American military facilities on UK soil amid heightened tensions over Iran.

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    Five men arrested over suspicious vans near RAF Fairford●UPDATE β€” Five men arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorism after three vans approached RAF Fairford Gloucestershire𝕏xGBWarTerrorism231 h ago

    Gloucestershire Police arrested five men on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts after three suspicious vans were reported approaching RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday, September 27. The Gloucestershire base is used by US forces, and the incident is drawing attention given heightened security concerns around military sites in the UK.

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    Major incident declared at RAF Fairford with evacuations and arrests●BREAKING: A major incident has been declared at RAF Fairford with several properties evacuated Several men have been arr𝕏xGBWorldCrime6.5K9 h ago

    A major incident has been declared at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with several properties evacuated nearby. Several men have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act. The airbase, which hosts large military aircraft, remains at the centre of a police operation, and further details about the nature of the suspected explosives offences have not yet been released.

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    Trump praises US-UK cooperation after RAF Fairford bomb plot●BREAKING: Donald Trump responds to the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford "Working with Britain, it was an amazing job.𝕏xGBWarTerrorism3.5K5 h ago

    Donald Trump has responded to the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, saying US and British authorities worked together to catch those responsible. 'Working with Britain, it was an amazing job,' Trump said, adding that the suspects were under investigation and had been planning major damage to the base. He credited the joint effort: 'working with the British worked out great and we got them.'

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    Counter-terrorism police probe possible Iran link to RAF Fairford plot●Counter-terrorism police investigating if RAF Fairford plot is linked to Iran | ITV Newsβœ‰newsWarTerrorism20 min ago

    Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether an alleged plot connected to RAF Fairford, the UK air base in Gloucestershire, has links to Iran. Details of the suspected plot and those involved have not been made public, and no charges or arrests have been confirmed in reporting so far. The potential Iranian connection, if established, would mark a significant development in UK security concerns. Authorities have not commented on the nature of the alleged threat.

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    Five men have been arrested following what police are describing as a major incident close to a Royal Air Force base in the United Kingdom. Details about the men's identities, the nature of the incident and any potential links to terrorism have not yet been confirmed, and authorities are expected to provide further information as the investigation develops.

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    US and Russia cut human review of AI targets from UN draftβ—πŸ€– US and Russia cut human review of AI targets from UN draft WaPo had this yesterday. At the last Geneva session on autoMmastodonTechnologyAI013 h ago

    At the latest Geneva talks on autonomous weapons, US and Russian diplomats successfully removed language requiring human review of AI-generated targeting from a UN draft document. The change was reported by the Washington Post and has drawn criticism from arms control advocates who warn that delegating lethal targeting decisions to machines without mandatory human oversight raises serious ethical and legal concerns.

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    Pakistan Finance Minister discusses Boeing financing with US Exim●Pakistan Finance Minister's US Exim talks covered financing for Boeing aircraft, adviser saysβœ‰newsBusinessFinance16 min ago

    Pakistan's Finance Minister held talks with the US Export-Import Bank in Washington that covered financing for Boeing aircraft, according to an adviser. The discussions point to potential US-backed funding for Pakistan's national carrier as the country works to shore up its finances and modernise its fleet.

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    Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base●Reuters: Police declare major incident at U.K.'s Fairford air base, used by U.S. air forces https://www. reuters.com/worMmastodonWorldDefense211 h ago

    Police have declared a major incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, a base used by United States air forces. The declaration, reported by Reuters, comes alongside increased security at the site. The base regularly hosts US strategic bombers, and a major incident designation allows emergency services and authorities to coordinate a large-scale response. Details on the specific threat or cause behind the move were not immediately provided.

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    RAF training jet crashes shortly after take-off at RAF Valley●WATCH: The moment an RAF training jet crashes shortly after take-off at RAF Valley𝕏xGBWorldDefense16.6K14 h ago

    Footage shared widely on social media shows an RAF training jet crashing shortly after taking off from RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales. The clip captures the aircraft losing control moments after leaving the runway. The crash is being discussed widely online, with attention on the crew's fate and the cause of the incident, which has not yet been officially detailed.

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    Several Men Detained Near RAF Fairford in Terror Probe●Several Men Detained Near RAF Fairford in Britain as Police Investigate Possible Terror Plotβœ‰newsWarTerrorism20 min ago

    British police have detained several men near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of an investigation into a suspected terrorism plot. The airbase, a key facility used by US forces, is reportedly at the centre of the probe. Details about the suspects and the alleged plot have not been confirmed as the investigation continues.

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