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    Zelenskyy appeals to Trump and EU after overnight Russian attacks▼Following enemy's overnight attacks, President Zelenskyy addresses Trump and European Union✉newsWorldEU Politics11 h ago

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out following a wave of overnight attacks attributed to Russian forces, addressing his remarks directly to US President Donald Trump and the European Union. He is pressing Western partners for a stronger response and continued support for Ukraine's air defences as strikes on Ukrainian territory continue.

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    UK police arrest suspects over explosives offences near US air base●British police arrest several people on suspicion of explosive offenses near air base used by US forces✉newsWorld54 min ago

    British police have arrested several people on suspicion of explosive offences near an air base used by US forces. The arrests were made in the vicinity of the base, and police say the investigation is ongoing. No further details about the suspects or the alleged plot have been released so far.

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    Air Force secretary confirms US has weapons in space▼Air Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in space✉newsScienceSpace Policy1 h ago

    The US Air Force secretary has publicly acknowledged that the United States maintains weapons in space, a rare official confirmation of a capability long rumored. The statement is drawing attention given years of ambiguity around American space-based military systems and ongoing debates about space militarization and arms control.

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    Powerful nor'easter storm batters US East Coast▼Powerful 'nor'easter' storm batters US, hundreds of flights canceled✉newsEnvironmentWeather6 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter storm is battering the United States, bringing severe weather conditions and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Air travel has been significantly disrupted as the storm moves through, with airlines canceling flights and passengers facing delays. Authorities are warning residents to take precautions as conditions continue to deteriorate.

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    UK police declare major incident at US-used air base●UK police declare major incident at air base used by US Several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences, UMmastodonWar637 min ago

    British police have declared a major incident at an air base in south-west England that has been used by the US Air Force, arresting several men on suspicion of explosives offences. The security scare has drawn widespread attention, with many asking what was planned, how close the base was to danger, and what it means for US operations in the UK amid heightened tensions linked to the Iranian conflict.

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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.𝕏xGBWarTerrorism3.5K1 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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    Men arrested over explosives offences near UK air base used by US forces●Several men arrested over explosives offences and locals evacuated near UK air base used by US forces𝕏xGBWarTerrorism1365 h ago

    Several men have been arrested on explosives offences and local residents evacuated near a UK air base used by US forces, according to CNN. The arrests prompted a police operation in the surrounding area, with homes cleared as a precaution. Details about the suspects' identities, alleged plans or the specific base involved have not yet been made public.

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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/worMmastodonWorldDefense27 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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    Police Evacuate Homes Near US Air Base in England●Police Evacuate Homes Near US Air Base in England and Detain Men on Suspected Explosives Offensives✉newsWorld7 h ago

    British police evacuated homes near a US Air Force base in England and detained several men on suspicion of explosives offences. The operation prompted a security response around the base, with residents moved out as a precaution while officers searched the area. The incident is drawing attention given the US military presence and ongoing security concerns in Europe.

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    Arrests near UK air base used by US probed by counterterror police▼Explosive-Related Arrests Near Air Base Used by US Being probed by UK Counterterror Police✉newsWorld44 min ago

    UK counterterrorism police are investigating arrests linked to explosives near an air base used by US forces. The probe has drawn attention because of the site's American military connection, raising questions about security around US installations in Britain. Authorities have not detailed the suspects' alleged plans or motives.

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    UK evacuates area near US air base used in Iran strikes●В Британии эвакуировали район возле авиабазы США, задействованной в ударах по Ирану Полиция задержала нескольких мужчинMmastodonWarUkraine04 h ago

    British police evacuated a residential area near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a US Air Force base involved in strikes against Iran, and detained several men on suspicion of explosive law violations. Army bomb disposal teams are inspecting several vehicles near the base as the security operation continues.

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    Terror suspects arrested over alleged van bombing plot at UK base●Terror suspects stripped down after ‘planning van bombings’ at UK base used by US Air Force✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    Terrorism suspects have reportedly been stripped down and detained after allegedly planning van bombings at a British airbase used by the US Air Force. The arrests point to a foiled plot against a site with significant American military presence, and the case is drawing attention to security around US-linked installations in the UK. Details about the suspects and their motives have not yet been released.

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    US Air Force receives first robot wingman drones for autonomy trials●US Air Force receives first ‘robot wingmen’ drones to begin autonomous warfare trials✉newsTechnologyRobotics17 min ago

    The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first 'robot wingman' drones, aircraft designed to fly alongside crewed fighters and be controlled autonomously. The delivery marks the start of trials into autonomous warfare, testing how unmanned jets can scout, jam or fight in tandem with human pilots.

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    UK police evacuate homes near US air base, detain men●UK police evacuate homes near air base used by US — detain men on suspected explosives offenses✉newsWorld7 h ago

    British police evacuated homes near an air base used by US forces and detained several men on suspicion of explosives offenses. The operation has drawn attention to security concerns around American military facilities in the UK, with authorities providing few details about the suspects or whether any threat was directed at the base itself.

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    One detained after security breach at MacDill Air Force Base●One person detained following security breach at MacDill Air Force Base✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity22 min ago

    One person has been detained after a security breach at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, according to local reporting from FOX 13 Tampa Bay. The base, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command, is said to have responded to the incident, but further details about the individual or the nature of the breach have not yet been released.

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    UK arrests five men over incident near US air base●UK arrests 5 men in connection with incident near air base used by US✉newsWorld3 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men in connection with an incident near an air base in the UK that is used by US forces. Few details have been released about the nature of the incident or the suspects, and police have not said whether any link to terrorism or foreign activity is suspected. The case has drawn attention given the site's American military role.

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    USAF receives first robot wingmen for autonomous warfare trials●USAF gets first 'robot wingmen' to begin autonomous warfare trials✉newsTechnologyRobotics4 h ago

    The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first robotic wingman aircraft, unmanned jets designed to fly alongside crewed fighters, as it begins trials of autonomous combat capabilities. The drones, often called collaborative combat aircraft, are meant to extend the reach and firepower of manned jets while testing how much decision-making can be handed to onboard software.

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    UK police brief public on explosive-related arrests near US air base●From AP: LIVE: UK police gives update on explosive-related arrests near air base used by US https://www. youtube.com/watMmastodonWorld23 h ago

    UK police are holding a live update on arrests connected to suspected explosive material near an air base used by US forces. The arrests near a US military facility have drawn attention given heightened security concerns, and authorities are expected to detail the suspects, the suspected explosive link and any ongoing risk to the base or surrounding area.

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    UK Deploys Bomb Squad Near US-Used RAF Fairford Base●UK Deploys Bomb Squad Near R.A.F. Fairford, Air Base Used by US https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/world/europe/raf-fairMmastodonWorldDefense24 h ago

    British authorities have deployed a bomb disposal unit near RAF Fairford, an air base in Gloucestershire used by the United States military, following a series of arrests connected to the site. The move has drawn attention because of the base's role in US operations in Europe and concerns about security incidents around military installations.

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    Arrests for Explosives Offenses Near RAF Fairford●⚡ NEWS Arrests for Explosives Offenses Near RAF Fairford British police arrested several men on suspicion of explosivesMmastodonWorldDefense34 h ago

    British police arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offenses near RAF Fairford, an air base in Gloucestershire, England. The base is used by the United States Air Force and has been identified as a site involved in facilitating US strikes on Iran. The arrests have drawn attention given the base's strategic role and ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

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    A major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, home to a Royal Air Force base regularly used by US forces. Details about the nature of the incident remain limited, but emergency services are reportedly responding. The development is drawing widespread attention and concern given the base's strategic importance and its role hosting international military aircraft during events like the RIAT airshow.

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    Military accidentally deploys Air Force One emergency slide before Trump trip▼Military accidentally triggers Air Force One slide ahead of Trump's Dallas trip: Source✉newsWorldDefense19 h ago

    US military personnel reportedly triggered the emergency slide on Air Force One by accident ahead of President Trump's scheduled trip to Dallas. The inadvertent deployment of the escape slide caused a delay to aircraft preparations and raised questions about handling procedures on the presidential plane. No injuries were reported, and officials are said to be reviewing how the mistake occurred before the flight.

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    Air Force and Space Force hit recruiting goals months early●Air Force and Space Force meet recruiting goals months before target date✉newsScienceSpace Policy11 min ago

    The US Air Force and Space Force have met their fiscal year recruiting goals months ahead of their target date. The early achievement marks a turnaround after the military branches, like much of the US armed forces, struggled with recruitment shortfalls in recent years. It suggests improved enlistment trends across the space and air domains of the US military.

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    Air Force Orders All Airmen and Guardians to Update Religious Affiliation Records▼Air Force Officially Directs Every Airman, Guardian to Update Religious Affiliation to Align With DOD✉newsWorldDefense6 h ago

    The US Air Force has issued an official directive requiring every Airman and Guardian to update their religious affiliation records so they align with Department of Defense standards. The order applies across the entire force and reflects a broader effort to standardize personnel data across military branches, though the reasons behind the timing have not been detailed.

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    Bomb disposal robot inspects vans at RAF Fairford●RAF Fairford: Aerial footage shows bomb disposal robot inspecting vans✉newsTechnologyRobotics17 min ago

    Bomb disposal specialists deployed a robot to inspect vans at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, with aerial footage broadcast showing the operation. The airbase, used by the US Air Force, was the scene of the security response. Details on who placed the vehicles and what they contained have not yet been confirmed.

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    Palomares Remembered: The 1966 B-52 Crash That Lost a Hydrogen Bomb●It Took 80 Days to Find It: A US Air Force B-52 Bomber Collided Into a Tanker and Lost a Hydrogen Bomb in the Mediterranean in 1966✉newsWarNuclear36 min ago

    A Cold War accident is back in focus: in January 1966, a US Air Force B-52 bomber collided mid-air with a KC-135 tanker during refuelling over Spain, dropping hydrogen bombs near Palomares. One bomb fell into the Mediterranean and took US forces roughly 80 days to recover, in one of the most complex search operations of the era.

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    The US Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Complex is marking its 75th anniversary with a look back at its role in the Gemini programme, whose test jumps and ground trials helped pave the way for the Apollo moon flights. The retrospective highlights how Cold War-era ground testing at the Tennessee facility supported early crewed spaceflight milestones.

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    Civilian Detained After Breach at MacDill Air Force Base▼Unauthorized Civilian Detained After MacDill Perimeter Breach✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity22 min ago

    An unauthorized civilian was taken into custody after breaching the perimeter of MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command. The incident has drawn attention to security measures at the base, though officials have not released further details about the individual or their motives.

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    Officials say a civilian described as an assailant was detained after breaching the perimeter of MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The incident prompted a security response at the base, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command, and authorities are working to establish how the individual got past the perimeter and what their motives were.