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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Iran war plane spotters 'clogging roads and using bushes as toilets' in quaint country village

Residents near RAF Fairford have expressed frustration over the influx of war plane spotters watching US bombers, leading to traffic chaos and antisocial behavior.

Mar 21 • 00:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

RAF: Court rejects bias requests in Klette trial

A German court has rejected bias claims against judges in the trial of former RAF terrorist Daniela Klette, allowing proceedings to continue on April 8.

Mar 20 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

RAF Lossiemouth LIVE as Moray homes 'evacuated' over suspicious package

Residents in Moray have been evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious package at RAF Lossiemouth, one of the UK's largest RAF bases, prompting a major security response.

Mar 12 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Everything you need to know about the HMS Dragon as warship finally leaves UK

The HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy destroyer, has set sail for Cyprus following deployment orders due to damage at the RAF Akrotiri runway.

Mar 11 • 08:24 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Why the Cypriots Want to Expel the British From Their Island

Cypriots are increasingly calling for the removal of British military presence following drone strikes on the RAF Akrotiri base by Iranian drones.

Mar 10 • 19:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

He spoke Swahili, flew in the RAF, raised five children, and wrote books. This was Roald Dahl

This article explores the diverse life of Roald Dahl, highlighting his adventures, literary success, and personal challenges.

Mar 10 • 11:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

RAF jets shoot down drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain

RAF Typhoon jets intercepted and shot down two drones targeting Jordan and Bahrain during defensive operations in the Gulf, as outlined by the UK's defence secretary.

Mar 9 • 18:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

In the Favorite Bar of RAF Pilots in the Cypriot Village Under British Control: 'We Didn't Start the Fire' Plays

A bar in Akrotiri, Cyprus, popular among RAF pilots, is a focal point of community life, reflecting the deep ties between the British military and local residents amid tensions.

Mar 8 • 21:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Two more US aircraft arrive at RAF Fairford

Two US Air Force C-17 Globemaster planes have landed at RAF Fairford in the UK to support military operations related to Iran.

Mar 8 • 13:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Guardian: Protest Against British Bases in Cyprus – Reactions are Growing

Growing reactions in Cyprus against the presence of British military bases are fueled by a recent drone attack on the RAF base in Akrotiri.

Mar 8 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Iran issues chilling 'legitimate targets' warning to UK over RAF bases move

Iran's ambassador warns the UK that its military bases could be considered 'legitimate targets' if they are used against Iran in US and Israeli operations.

Mar 7 • 19:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Donald Trump prepares for missile onslaught 'The Big One' and issues Iran warning

Donald Trump threatens Iran with severe military action as US bombers arrive in the UK, indicating a possible escalation of tensions.

Mar 7 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Kemi Badenoch accused of insulting armed forces over RAF 'hanging around' remark

Kemi Badenoch faces controversy after suggesting the UK military is merely 'hanging around' in the Middle East.

Mar 7 • 10:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kemi Badenoch attacked for claiming RAF planes 'just hanging around'

Kemi Badenoch faces backlash for her comments suggesting RAF planes are inactive, provoking a response from Defence Secretary John Healey regarding the active role of British jets in the Iran crisis.

Mar 6 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside deserted village next to British RAF base in Cyprus hit by Iran drone strike

A drone strike by Iranian-backed militias near a British RAF base in Cyprus has left a nearby village nearly deserted.

Mar 6 • 14:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

RAF jets could legally strike Iran's missile bases, says David Lammy - UK politics live

The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, announced contentious asylum reform plans, including pilot projects for paying rejected asylum seekers to leave the country.

Mar 6 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

British pilot ‘not euphoric’ after downing Iranian drones in RAF first

A British F-35 pilot made history by successfully destroying two Iranian Shahed drones during a combat mission in Jordan, but expressed no feelings of celebration due to the high-stakes environment.

Mar 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hero RAF pilot makes history by shooting down Iran drones after four-hour F-35 drill

An unnamed RAF pilot made history by shooting down two Iranian drones over Jordan during a military drill, marking a significant achievement for the UK’s F-35B operations.

Mar 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

The Royal Navy's destroyer will arrive too late for Cyprus - the French are already here

The Royal Navy's destroyer is set to arrive in Cyprus next week, too late to address immediate security concerns amid rising tensions in the region.

Mar 5 • 19:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain is 'hugely strengthening' military at Cyprus RAF base over Iran threat

The UK is significantly enhancing its military presence at the RAF base in Cyprus in response to threats from Iran, as noted by Defence Secretary John Healey during a recent visit.

Mar 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

'I visited Cyprus RAF base when air-raid siren forced us to flee at breakneck speed'

A visit to the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was interrupted by multiple air-raid sirens, causing a frantic evacuation amid rising tensions linked to the Iran crisis.

Mar 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Scandal over Prize for Bookstores: Alleged Contacts to the RAF 30 Years Ago

A scandal has emerged regarding the German Bookstore Prize due to alleged connections to the RAF thirty years ago, leading to widespread rejection of the prize.

Mar 5 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum's terror as kids given one minute to hide from horror missile on RAF base

A mother in Akrotiri, Cyprus, described her fear during an Iranian drone attack on the nearby RAF base, highlighting the immediate danger and chaos for families living in the area.

Mar 5 • 16:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office Cyprus update: terror attacks cannot be ruled out

The UK Foreign Office has issued a security warning for British tourists in Cyprus, indicating that terror attacks cannot be ruled out following a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri related to the Middle East conflict.

Mar 5 • 15:10 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

European countries will send naval forces to Cyprus after Iranian drones attacked a base on its territory

European countries including Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands are set to deploy naval assets to Cyprus following an Iranian drone strike on a British RAF base on the island.

Mar 5 • 13:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK defence minister flies to Cyprus to ease tension over drone strike on RAF base

UK Defence Minister John Healey visits Cyprus to address tensions following a drone strike on an RAF base linked to pro-Iranian militias.

Mar 5 • 07:51 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Iran War: Why Hezbollah attacked Cyprus, the two trends

A drone strike attributed to Hezbollah targeted the British RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, amid tensions over Iran's missile production and geopolitical maneuvering.

Mar 5 • 03:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I knew Donald Trump's invasion was coming after this telltale sign at RAF Lakenheath'

Plane spotters in the UK connected the arrival of F-22 Raptor fighters at RAF Lakenheath to imminent military actions in the Middle East.

Mar 5 • 02:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update after Cyprus RAF base drone attack as MoD reveals 'it was not Iran'

The UK Ministry of Defence confirms that a drone targeting RAF Akrotiri was not launched from Iran.

Mar 4 • 17:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office warns British tourists on Cyprus to do 5 things now - see the full list

The Foreign Office has issued a safety warning for British tourists in Cyprus following a drone strike at RAF Akrotiri, advising them to take five precautionary steps.

Mar 3 • 22:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside £1bn HMS Dragon sent to Middle East - 72 missiles, radar Gatling gun, and 200 staff

The UK is deploying the advanced destroyer HMS Dragon to the Middle East to enhance security near RAF Akrotiri following damage caused by an Iranian drone.

Mar 3 • 20:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

UK deploying warship, helicopters to Cyprus after drone strike

The UK is sending a warship and helicopters to Cyprus following an Iranian drone strike on the RAF base at Akrotiri.

Mar 3 • 19:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

British RAF F-35 jets shoot down drones in Middle East sparking huge explosion

The British RAF has confirmed that F-35 jets have shot down drones in the Middle East amidst growing tensions linked to Iran.

Mar 3 • 19:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

UK will deploy HMS Dragon in Cyprus, Sir Keir Starmer confirms

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the deployment of HMS Dragon to Cyprus following a recent drone attack on RAF Akrotiri.

Mar 3 • 16:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Against Hitler over the radio waves. One of the last living Czechoslovaks in the RAF is 102 years old

The article highlights the story of a 102-year-old veteran who served in the RAF during World War II, recalling his experiences and contributions against Hitler's regime.

Mar 3 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The UK is considering sending a warship to Cyprus; France and Greece have already done so

The UK is contemplating deploying a naval warship to Cyprus to enhance the protection of British military bases following drone threats to the RAF Akrotiri base on the island.

Mar 3 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Explosive poll shows what Brits really think about Donald Trump's strikes on Iran

A recent YouGov poll reveals that nearly half of British respondents oppose Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran, while a significant portion disagrees with the use of RAF bases for such actions.

Mar 3 • 11:18 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Shahed drone that hit UK air base in Cyprus may have carried Russian Kometa-M receiver – Clash Report

Debris from a Shahed-136 drone that attacked the UK RAF Akrotiri air base may have contained a Russian Kometa-M anti-jamming receiver, suggesting potential technological collaboration between Iran and Russia.

Mar 3 • 01:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Larnaca 'explosion' LIVE: Cyprus rocked again after RAF base hit in Iran chaos

A loud explosion was reported in Larnaca, Cyprus, following a drone attack on the RAF Akrotiri base amid escalating tensions due to Iranian strikes in the region.

Mar 2 • 22:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Should the UK bring back conscription as war rages in the Middle East and RAF base hit

Amid escalating tensions following military actions in the Middle East, UK military officials are advocating for the reintroduction of conscription to enhance national defense.

Mar 2 • 15:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cyprus airport ordered to 'immediately evacuate' after drone reports

Paphos International Airport in Cyprus was ordered to evacuate immediately due to the detection of an unidentified drone in restricted airspace.

Mar 2 • 11:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EasyJet cancels UK Cyprus flights following drone attack on RAF base

EasyJet has cancelled flights from the UK to Cyprus due to security concerns following a drone attack on a nearby RAF base.

Mar 2 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Terrifying message Brits working on Cyprus RAF base received after drone attack

British families at the RAF base in Cyprus received alarming notifications following a drone attack amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

RAF airbase in Cyprus hit as Cooper defends decision to allow US to use UK bases for Iran strikes – UK politics live

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that the UK is not being dragged into another conflict in the Middle East while confirming a strike on the RAF's Akrotiri base in Cyprus, which resulted in no casualties.

Mar 2 • 09:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cyprus 'drone attack' LIVE: Brits at RAF base told 'take cover' as families evacuated

A drone attack targeted a UK RAF base in Cyprus, prompting the evacuation of families to safer locations amidst escalating tensions in the region.

Mar 2 • 08:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK airbase in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike causing ‘limited damage’

The RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike, prompting the evacuation of non-essential personnel and heightened security measures, but resulted in no casualties and limited damage.

Mar 2 • 04:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Cyprus: Limited damages at the base in Akrotiri after the drone strike

The British RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus was targeted by a drone strike amid rising military tensions due to U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran.

Mar 2 • 04:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

RAF base in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike

A suspected drone strike targeted the RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, prompting increased military readiness.

Mar 2 • 01:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike

The RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus was struck by a drone, prompting the relocation of families stationed there, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.

Mar 2 • 01:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK military base in Cyprus has been hit by a suspected drone strike

A suspected drone strike targeted the UK military base RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, but there were no casualties reported.

Mar 2 • 01:09 UTC

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