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Farmer’s tip may have led to 5 arrests near U.K. air base used by U.S.

LONDON — A farmer’s pre-dawn alert about a group of hooded and masked men appears to have sparked a massive security operation around a British base the U.S.

RAF Fairford live updates: Five men arrested over suspended bomb plot are UK nationals from London, say counter terror police

The counter terror police say the investigation has led to multiple lines of new enquiryUK security forces aware of suspected bomb plot, hints defence secretaryRAF Fairford suspected bomb plot: have you been affected?Speaking at the Labour party conference in Liverpool, the defence secretary, Wes Streeting, said he could not give further details about the RAF Fairford incident because there is a l...

Madrid protesters vow to maintain pressure on Sánchez government against rising cost of housing

The demonstrators set up around 100 tents in the capital's busy Puerta del Sol square after tens of thousands took to the streets on Saturday to demand action to lower housing costs and protect tenants.

Hong Kong office expansion lags hiring push as tenants optimise current space: Colliers

More than a third of Hong Kong’s office tenants are expecting to increase headcounts over the next 12 months, but only a fifth are likely to expand their real estate footprint, according to a survey by Colliers. The results of the fourth annual Hong Kong occupier survey by the property consultancy pointed to a “growing disconnect between hiring intentions and office expansion plans, as many occupi...

Australian court rejects activist’s bid to prosecute Britain's King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appellate judges have rejected an activist’s landmark bid to prosecute Britain’s King Charles III over the alleged genocide of Indigenous people

Jet ski rider cruises through flooded streets of Bangkok

A jet ski rider manoeuvred through flooded streets in Bangkok as days of heavy rain inundated roads, markets and homes.

Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom

Chinese chip foundry CanSemi Technology’s Shenzhen initial public offering (IPO) is emerging as one of mainland China’s most sought-after tech listings this year, as investors bet on its push into silicon photonics and its role in domestic artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Guangzhou-based company’s retail tranche was oversubscribed by more than 2,300 times after clawback, according to a ...

14-year-old Alabama college student could earn degree before turning 16

Israel does not have right to close UK consulate in Jerusalem, Foreign Office advised

Former attorney general Dominic Grieve says Israel is not entitled to shut mission in occupied Palestinian territoryUK politics live – latest updatesIsrael does not have a legal right to act on its plan to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem, the former attorney general Dominic Grieve has advised the UK Foreign Office.Israel has said it intends to shut the consulate on 8 October in respo...

Le Pen hails 'victory' as French far right secures record 14 seats in Senate

France's far-right National Rally (RN) party and its allies emerged from polls with a record 14 seats in the right-wing dominated Senate on Sunday, effectively quadrupling its number in the 348-seat chamber just months before a presidential election.

Pope wraps up 'hugely successful' France visit with Metz speech

Pope Leo on Monday warned that relations between nations were becoming "increasingly uncivilised" with people boasting of "lies and deceit", and urged Europe to help "break this cycle"as he wrapped up what France 24's Angela Diffley says has been a "hugely successful" visit to France with a speech in Metz.

Thai man’s jet ski stunt fuels anger in ‘unequal’ Bangkok as poor hit hardest by floods

A Thai man who zipped a jet ski across flooded Bangkok streets received a suspended jail sentence on Monday for causing a public nuisance after he used the capital – where tens of thousands of households remain submerged – as a backdrop for social media content. The stunt, widely shared on social media on Sunday evening, became a conduit for public anger over both the handling of the flood respons...

Thailand floods: At least 8 die, thousands move to shelters

Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide.

5 men released on bail in UK over suspected US-run airbase plot

Five young British men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a US-operated air force base in England were released on bail Monday, and counterterror detectives said they were investigating “multiple lines of inquiry,” including whether there is a link to Iran. The men were detained early Sunday after three vans were spotted in the countryside near RAF Fairford, a UK-owned base that has be...

5 men arrested near US-run airbase released on bail as UK police investigate link to Iran

Five young British men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a US-operated air force base in England were released on bail on Monday, and counterterrorism detectives said they were investigating “multiple lines of inquiry”, including whether there is a link to Iran. The men were detained early on Sunday after three vans were spotted in the countryside near RAF Fairford, a UK-owned base th...

5 UK nationals arrested near US-run airbase to be released on bail

British police said on Monday that five men arrested under counterterrorism laws near a US-run air base will be released on bail but are still under investigation. The head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing said that the men face stringent conditions and “absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of inquiry”. Officers were examining suspected explosives found near the airba...

UK investigates if arrests near US-run base prevented Iran-linked attack

British police were holding five men on Monday and examining suspected explosives found near a US-operated air force base in England, as counterterror detectives investigated whether the arrests foiled an attempted attack linked to Iran. The men were detained early on Sunday after three vans were spotted near RAF Fairford, a UK-owned base that has been used by American bombers during decades of co...

‘Counting window’ seen as high-risk time for Trump to cast doubt on midterm results | First Thing

Experts warn Republicans may try to sow distrust and claim ‘foreign interference’ in crucial hours after counting begins. Plus, two pandas have a new home thanks to US-China diplomacyGood morning. Election experts have warned that Donald Trump’s administration could use the crucial hours and days after November’s midterm elections to disrupt the results after struggling to enforce the crackdown it...

First Thing: ‘Counting window’ seen as high-risk time for Trump to cast doubt on midterm results

Experts warn Republicans may try to sow distrust and claim ‘foreign interference’ in crucial hours after counting begins. Plus, two pandas have a new home thanks to US-China diplomacyGood morning. Election experts have warned that Donald Trump’s administration could use the crucial hours and days after November’s midterm elections to disrupt the results after struggling to enforce the crackdown it...

John Healey addresses Labour conference in first speech as chancellor – UK politics live

Healey says it is the ‘privilege of his life’ to serve in roleLisa O’Carroll is a senior Guardian correspondent.The head of the SDLP, Claire Hanna, has called for an international mediator to resolve the continuing crisis over a unionist parade in a nationalist area close to Drumcree, the site of some of the worst violence of the troubles almost 30 years ago.The truth is everybody has got to want ...

'Exposed' by 999 call, bomb disposal robot used: What happened near US-run base in UK

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford following reports of suspicious activity involving three vans. Police responded efficiently after a local farmer reported hooded men approaching the military airbase, prompting a major security operation. Initial detentions were made under explosives legislation, subsequently leading to terrorism suspicions. Investigators are examining potential connections...

Indian university suspends classes amid violent protests over alleged rape

Lovely University suspends classes for 10 days due to campus unrest over rape allegations denied by officials.

Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland

Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland

South Africa’s Eastern Cape to plant 180 million spekbooms to create 11,000 jobs

Amazon is launching a restoration effort targeting over 50,000 hectares in South Africa by 2028. This project will plant 180 million spekboom cuttings and create approximately 11,000 jobs by 2030. Local communities are expected to benefit from over $500 million through various economic activities. Additionally, Amazon will purchase a significant amount of carbon removal credits generated by this i...

'If the system is being gamed...': New York's Rochester General Hospital accused of hiring 80 H-1Bs of J-1s, only 2 Americans