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Protests continue at former RAF base after Thetford unrest

The demonstration at Barnham Camp comes after police were granted additional powers following unrest earlier this week

The Independent UK

Dozens of protesters gather outside former RAF base after Thetford unrest

Campaigners gathered for another protest outside RAF Barnham in Suffolk on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Red Arrows cancel UK events as weather grounds planes overseas

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Mayor ‘distraught’ as Red Arrows pull out of UK displays

The aerobatic team’s planes are stranded amid ‘a prolonged period of poor weather’ in North America.

Evening Standard

Protest planned outside former RAF base after Thetford unrest

There have been regular protests at the site since the Home Office announced it was considering using it to house asylum seekers.

Evening Standard

Stranded Red Arrows forced to pull out of string of UK air shows

Weather conditions in Canada mean the famed Royal Air Force aerobatics team are not able to return home on time

The Independent UK

Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by pressuring Trump to end Iran war

Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in Gulf

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Edinburgh Tattoo returns with ‘powerful’ celebration of culture and connection

More than 800 performers from across the globe will gather at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for the 2026 show.

Evening Standard

Rahul Gandhi spreading "false narrative" over July 20 student protest: BJP's Sambit Patra questions his silence on Jharkhand aspirants

BJP MP Sambit Patra accused Rahul Gandhi of politicizing student protests and spreading false narratives. Patra clarified the BJP's response targeted Gandhi, not the young protesters themselves. He rejected allegations of pellet gun use and police excesses during the demonstration. Patra also questioned Gandhi's selective approach to student issues and…

The Economic Times

An attack ‘motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideology’: is far-left terrorism a growing concern?

At 3:55am on July 5 last year, an anonymous five-person cell allegedly committed an attack at Lovitt Technologies – a Victorian defence manufacturer.

The Conversation

France hits back at Reform UK’s plan to use navy to stop small boats from crossing Channel

Experts say Nigel Farage’s plan would only increase death and violence at the border – after the party promised the ‘largest military operation in the Channel since WWII’

The Independent UK

Can the Royal Navy legally stop the boats?

ANALYSIS: Reform UK has pledged to send the Royal Navy into the Channel to intercept all migrant boats there and return them to France or Belgium. Sean O’Grady and Athena Stavrou consider whether it’s even possible

The Independent UK

What Is Rolls-Royce Not Telling Us About the Rolls-Royce Bae Drone Dispute Over Brontanax?

Rolls-Royce CEO responds after being cut from BAE's 'all-British' Brontanax fighter jet project over a pricing dispute.

International Business Times UK

British man accused of spying for Iran at RAF base could be extradited to UK

The arrest follows a probe led by Counter Terrorism Policing London.

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The Independent UK

Khamzat Chimaev’s next bout official as he faces former UFC champion in Russian homecoming

Chimaev, who lost the UFC middleweight title in May, will complete another side quest in RAF

The Economic Times

Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability despite treatment: Experts

Pellet gun injuries can cause irreversible damage and long-term disability. Experts warn of substantial soft-tissue loss and nerve disruption. Students protesting paper leaks sustained pellet injuries from police action. Injuries to vital organs and major nerves may result in permanent loss. Recovery from eye injuries can continue long after initial…

The Economic Times

'Work fearlessly, I'll take responsibility': CRPF chief to personnel amid pellet gun row

CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh has stepped forward, reassuring his personnel of their authority to act without fear in difficult situations. He took responsibility for the legitimate actions they take, especially in light of recent scrutiny regarding the Rapid Action Force's methods. Following the protest incident, a detailed assessment…

Newslaundry

July 20 crackdown: One DCP approved pellets, another authorised firearms

A document seen by Newslaundry shows that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, acting with the powers of an Executive Magistrate, authorised the Rapid Action Force to use tear gas, lathi charge and firearms against protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20.

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The Economic Times

RAF fired multiple munitions during July 20 protests: Official records

Police records detail the use of non-lethal munitions during a protest march. The Rapid Action Force fired plastic pellets and tear gas shells near Jantar Mantar. Opposition parties have targeted the government over the use of force against protesters. The Delhi Police stated claims of using pellets against peaceful protesters…

Newslaundry

4 victims, 1 pattern: July 20 injuries put RAF’s ‘sensitive policing’ motto and manual under spotlight

Six days after the July 20 crackdown near Parliament, neither the CRPF nor its Rapid Action Force wing has clarified whether their personnel fired pellet guns at protesters. As of publication, the force has neither publicly confirmed nor denied their use, even as The Indian Express reported that an internal…

The Independent UK

Teen ‘assisting police with their inquiries’ over Manchester Airport hoax

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The Independent UK

Boy, 14, identified by police after hoax threat made to Qatar Airways flight – prompting MoD to scramble RAF Typhoons

The teen is ‘assisting officers with their inquiries’, Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Saturday

Euronews

Goes berry picking, finds traces of mysterious Allied plane wreck in Poland

An unexpected find while picking berries may shed new light on Świnoujście’s wartime past: debris and RAF-marked parts suggest a WWII aircraft lies buried.

The Economic Times

RAF launches probe into actions of its personnel during Delhi student protests

The Rapid Action Force is investigating claims of excessive force during student demonstrations. Officials are verifying events and incidents where personnel faced attacks. Social media videos showing the use of pellet guns are being reviewed. The force's standard operating procedure for riot control is also under scrutiny. An inquiry will…

International Business Times UK

Iran Threatens UK Base Used by US Bombers; Could RAF Fairford Be Attacked?

Iran has warned that RAF Fairford could be targeted due to alleged US bombing missions from the base, raising concerns about potential conflict escalation involving the UK.

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