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Authorities say they thwarted a suspected terror attack near a U.S.-operated air base in the United Kingdom. Details about the suspects, the planned target, and the circumstances of the operation have not been fully disclosed, but the report has drawn wide attention given the involvement of an American military installation on British soil and ongoing security concerns in Europe.

Several men accused of plotting an attack on a British air base have been released on bail while investigators examine whether Iran was connected to the alleged plan. The case is ongoing, with officials reportedly exploring possible links between the suspects and the Iranian state as the probe continues.

New York Times reports a possible terror plot targeting a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces, raising fresh security concerns. Details of the alleged plot and who may be behind it have not been disclosed. The report has prompted questions about security arrangements at American military facilities in Britain.

British authorities have arrested five people over an alleged bomb plot targeting a UK air base used by American forces. Iran has denied any connection to the incident. Details about the suspects and the scale of the alleged plot have not yet been made public as the investigation continues.

British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack near an air base in the U.K. that is used by U.S. forces. Details about the suspects, the base, and the alleged target have not been released as investigations continue. The arrests highlight ongoing security concerns around sites with American military personnel in Britain.

British police are investigating whether arrests made near a US-run air base in the UK disrupted an attack linked to Iran. Authorities are working to establish the suspects' intentions and any connections, amid heightened concern in the UK and US over Iranian-linked security threats. Details about the suspects and the alleged plot have not been disclosed.

Bomb disposal teams are examining vans close to a U.S. air base in Britain after five men were arrested on terrorism charges. Counterterrorism police have not confirmed details of the suspected plot or the men's identities, and the investigation remains ongoing near the base.

Spanish fighter jets were scrambled after an alert was issued as Russia launched a large-scale attack linked to the war in Ukraine, with Romania and NATO drawn into the response. The aircraft were deployed under NATO air policing arrangements to monitor and intercept potential threats to alliance airspace during the assault.

US President Donald Trump said 'big damage' was threatened as five people were arrested over an alleged terror plot targeting RAF Fairford, a UK air base used by American forces. Details of the arrests and the suspected plan remain limited, with authorities releasing little information about those detained or the intended target.

Brazil's civil aviation authority, Anac, has announced new rules allowing airlines to ban an unruly passenger from flying for up to a year. The measures, reported by G1, aim to curb disruptive behaviour on board and give carriers clearer grounds to refuse travellers who pose a risk to crews or other passengers.

Boeing, fresh from building the F-47 for the US Air Force, has been selected to develop the Navy's F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter, according to Air & Space Forces Magazine. The award hands Boeing another major next-generation combat aircraft program, positioning it as the Pentagon's key fighter maker alongside Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.

The Justice Department, led in practice by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, has filed complaints against judges who criticized the administration's immigration enforcement surge. PBS is airing the development, which raises fresh questions about the boundary between judicial independence and political pressure from the executive branch.

Searches for the term 'polar vortex' are rising in Germany. The weather phenomenon, in which cold Arctic air masses can push into Europe and bring severe frost and snow, is drawing fresh attention as forecasts and seasonal outlooks circulate. German-speaking media and weather watchers are discussing what a possible displacement of the polar vortex could mean for winter conditions across Central Europe.

Mount Etna has erupted again, forcing disruption at Catania airport in Sicily as ash and volcanic activity interfere with flight operations. Travellers face delays and cancellations, and there are warnings that limited capacity on routes to and from the island could push air fares higher. Etna is Europe's most active volcano and its eruptions regularly affect the region's air traffic.

Switzerland is reportedly moving toward choosing Eurosam, the Franco-Italian joint venture, to supply a ground-based air defence system for the Swiss army. The news, reported by Swiss public broadcaster RTS, is drawing attention in defence circles given Switzerland's recent military modernisation push, including its earlier fighter jet procurement decision.

In the RTL programme Ik vertrek, Ian has decided not to leave De Bondgenoten after all, a choice that visibly disappoints Sigourney. Viewers of the long-running emigration series are following the fresh tension between the two as the latest episode unfolds, with the storyline drawing attention in the Netherlands.

Researchers have developed a 'moist-electric' wallpaper that generates electricity from water vapor in indoor air while also helping regulate humidity. The material, described in Advanced Energy Materials, could turn ordinary walls into passive energy-harvesting surfaces for powering low-wattage devices. Readers are debating how much power such surfaces can realistically produce and whether the technology could scale beyond the lab.

French viewers are tuning in to an Arte programme exploring how Bernard Arnault built the LVMH empire, tracing his ascent from acquiring Boussac to leading the world's largest luxury group. The broadcast has sparked renewed discussion in France about Arnault's business methods, his influence in the luxury sector and the concentration of wealth behind brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Moët Hennessy.

Argentine President Javier Milei has threatened to take the United Kingdom to court over oil drilling around the Falkland Islands. Buenos Aires disputes Britain's sovereignty over the islands and objects to exploration in the surrounding waters, raising a fresh diplomatic row between the two countries.

ZDF frontal, the German public television consumer and investigative programme, aired a segment titled 'KI außer Kontrolle' (AI out of control), asking how great the danger of artificial intelligence is for humanity. The piece, also published on ZDFheute, frames the debate around AI risks and cybersecurity, discussing what safeguards exist and whether the technology could threaten society.