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Badenoch hits back at criticism of RAF ‘just hanging around’ remarks

The Tory leader insisted she was supportive of Britain’s armed forces and claimed the Government were using them as a ‘human shield’ for criticism.

Evening Standard · Mar 10

RAF fighter jets shoot down drones targeting UK allies in Middle East

Defence secretary John Healey urged for de-escalation in Lebanon and ‘a return to a negotiated process’

The Independent UK · Mar 9

HMS Dragon will head to Cyprus in next couple of days, says defence secretary

John Healey tells Commons crews working hard to prepare warship after criticism over slow response to drone attacks

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

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RAF fighter jets shoot down and intercept drones heading towards two Middle East countries

UK fighter jets successfully intercepted a drone that was heading towards Bahrain overnight, the Ministry of Defence revealed. In a post on X, the MoD also said it took out an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan. It added: “The UK has also begun conducting defensive air sorties in…

The Independent UK · Mar 9

The Iranian revolution transformed global extremism, replacing left-wing radicalism with religion

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 reshaped the political landscape of the Middle East, replacing Iran’s Western-backed leader with an Islamic Republic. It transformed modern political extremism. Now, more than 40 years later, the Israeli–US attacks have killed the country’s supreme leader, creating the possibility of regime change. It reminds us…

The Conversation · Mar 9

Trump says Iran war will be ‘pretty quickly’ over as world rocked by oil shock

Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran which lashed out with missile and drone attacks across the region

Evening Standard · Mar 9

War in the Middle East: Britain’s involvement so far, from sea to sky

Starmer has allowed the US to use UK bases for ‘defensive operations’. What other actions has Britain taken?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

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Two more US aircraft arrive at RAF Fairford

Aircraft touch down in Gloucestershire after Trump given use of British bases for defensive operations in Iran

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

Trump tells Starmer UK aircraft carriers ‘not needed’ in scathing post

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The Independent UK · Mar 7

Britain hits back at Donald Trump after he slams Keir Starmer for joining Iran war ‘after we’ve won’

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the Government would act in a ‘calm, cool-headed’ way after latest attack from the US president

Evening Standard · Mar 7

Britain on brink of joining Trump’s war with US bombers flying from RAF Fairford to target Iran

The Ministry of Defence said the US aircraft will carry out ‘defensive’ missions against Iranian missile sites putting British lives at risk

Evening Standard · Mar 7

US bombers land at RAF base amid Iran conflict

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The Independent UK · Mar 7

Labour accuses Badenoch of scoring ‘cheap political points’ over Iran strikes

Defence minister urges ‘serious politics’ after Tory leader criticises prime minister’s stance at spring conference

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7

US using British bases for ‘specific defensive operations’ after bombers arrive

The first B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening, with three more following on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Mar 7

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 7

Four US bombers land at RAF base in UK after warning of surge in strikes on Iran

B-1 Lancers arrive at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after Starmer allows US to use UK as a base for ‘defensive’ action

The Independent UK · Mar 7

Canada’s PM calls for Andrew to be removed from Royal line of succession over ‘deplorable’ Epstein links

A move would require an Act of Parliament and the agreement of the Commonwealth realms, including Canada

Evening Standard · Mar 7

Canadian PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession

Mark Carney’s comments echo those of the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Mar 7

US B-1 Lancer bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth day

The 146ft B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening

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Evening Standard · Mar 7

US bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth day

A second Government charter flight carrying UK citizens from Oman is expected to arrive in Britain overnight.

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Labour ‘playing student politics over Iran war while rest of the world rearms’, Badenoch to say

The Tory leader will call on the government to authorise the RAF to strike Iran’s missile launch sites

Evening Standard · Mar 6

US bomber that can carry 24 cruise missiles and hit 900mph lands in UK

The B-1 Lancer landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday.

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region

The Independent UK · Mar 6

In Paris fashion, skin is in and celebrities rule the runways

Paris Fashion Week is delivering a forceful reminder of why it remains a capital of fashion, with blockbuster celebrity front rows, boundary-pushing design and collections that are tackling big ideas about power, craft and the female body

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Moment pastors put their hands on Donald Trump in White House as they pray over Iran war

Video shows pastor praying for the US president to have ‘the strength that he needs to lead our great nation’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

Nigel Farage to discuss Chagos Islands deal at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Donald Trump tonight – as it happened

Reform UK leader told a ‘Save Chagos Boat Party’ yesterday he would be raising the issue in his meeting with the president

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