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- The British counterterrorism police say the men were arrested after three suspicious vehicles appeared to be traveling toward R.A.F. Fairford early on Sunday.
- The British counterterrorism police said the five British nationals arrested near R.A.F. Fairford on Sunday were being released on bail but remained under investigation.
- Tehran has been trying to step up attacks on targets in the west but its track record has been mixed Investigators may be some way from determining exactly what led five men with three vans to a village just outside RAF Fairford in the small hours of Sunday – but the fact they have all been…
- Five British men who were detained near R.A.F. Fairford, a base used by American forces in the war against Iran, were being released on bail but remained under investigation.
- The U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, told Fox News that what happened at a base used by U.S. bombers flying to Iran was “very serious,” without providing details.
- Head of Counter Terrorism Policing defends decision to bail five British men arrested in connection with incident No explosive devices were found in three vans searched near RAF Fairford as part of a terrorism investigation but a quantity of petrol was recovered, police have said. Five British…
- PM also defends decision to release suspects on bail and expresses ‘complete confidence’ in security services There are “strong indications” that Iran played a role in events in which five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of a terror investigation, Andy Burnham has…
- The British prime minister, Andy Burnham, said there were “strong indications” Iran played a part in the events at R.A.F. Fairford on Sunday, without providing details why.
- Suspect Benny Caldera Jr held on bond as officials say they received ‘credible’ information about Austin threat A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas state capitol, authorities said. The Texas department of public safety said in a statement…
- British counterterrorism police said that a 27-year-old British-Iranian dual national had been arrested on Thursday.
- Counter-terrorism police arrest 27-year-old in Westminster, while second man questioned under caution Detectives have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of an investigation into a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Counter-terrorism police said the…
- Exclusive: Martha Dalton worked closely with Burnham’s team on byelection that secured his return to parliament A recent lobbyist for the controversial $450bn US tech company Palantir played a senior role in helping Andy Burnham become prime minister, it has emerged. Martha Dalton, whose company…
- The British police said the two Iranian nationals were charged Friday with terrorism offenses.
- The British police said the two Iranian nationals were charged Friday with terrorism offenses.
- The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.
- A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.
- The 25-year-old was the sixth man detained as counter-terrorism police investigate ‘possible foreign state involvement’ A sixth man who was arrested in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail. The 25-year-old, a dual UK-Iranian national, was arrested on…
- The matter threatened to revive tensions over the American military presence on the Japanese archipelago.
- Suspect allegedly killed woman at hotel in Okinawa as prime minister calls crime ‘exceptionally brutal and vicious’ A US marine stationed on Japan ’s southern island of Okinawa is accused of murdering a Japanese woman and has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police said on Sunday. The suspect…
- Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.
- Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday.
- The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.
- Aircraft seen leaving at Gloucestershire base following arrest of dual British-Iranian national in central London The US Air Force has pulled its bombers from RAF Fairford following an investigation into an alleged planned terror attack at the base. The bombers were redeployed back to their home…
- A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.
- The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency said US authorities arrested a California woman on Sunday, accusing her of spying on the son of Taiwan’s president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.…
- For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
- The FBI and U.S. prosecutors say Wanying Zhang, also know as Heather, surveilled the Taiwanese president's son and his family.
- US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
- A dozen B-1 bombers stationed at Gloucestershire base were redeployed to US on Sunday amid concerns over possible threat from Iran Downing Street has insisted RAF Fairford is secure a day after the US air force suddenly withdrew a dozen B-1 bombers that had been stationed at the Gloucestershire…
- The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the Iran conflict flew out of Fairford on Sunday, suggesting US officials were taking the threat seriously. Last week, five…
- The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
- The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.
- August Hanning served as president of Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005 Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office has said a former domestic intelligence chief was arrested on Tuesday on espionage allegations. August Hanning served as president of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND)…
- August Henning is accused of helping foreign governments. His arrest shook the German political world and had roots in a steakhouse-heiress kidnapping plot.
- August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
- August Hanning is accused of helping foreign governments. His arrest shook the German political world and had roots in a steakhouse-heiress kidnapping plot.
- A former head of Germany 's foreign intelligence service was arrested on suspicion that he had passed state secrets to a foreign intelligence service, the federal prosecutor's office said.
- Counter Terrorism Policing says 22-year-old arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences A 22-year-old British man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences related to the suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plot, Counter Terrorism Policing said. More details soon ……
- A 22-year-old from London was the seventh person to be arrested by the counterterrorism police investigating an incident at R.A.F. Fairford last month.
- The investigation continues into whether Iran is linked it an incident at a U.K. air base, thousands join student-led protest in France, former German spy chief to face charges including espionage.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a close Trump ally, is under pressure to strengthen oversight of the U.S. military in Japan.
- Two, plus third man released in August, have IPPs replaced after serving much longer than minimum terms Two men jailed with indefinite sentences for public protection (IPPs) have been freed after each serving about two decades in custody despite receiving minimum terms of two years or less. A high…
- August Hanning, 80, appears before judge after being accused of treason and espionage on behalf of foreign state A formal arrest warrant has been issued against Germany’s former top spy, with a judge ordering him to be held in pre-trial detention, a day after he was arrested on suspicion of…
- Men, 32 and 35, detained on suspicion of trespass, causing criminal damage and entering a prohibited place Two Latvian men were arrested in the early hours of Thursday after they were discovered inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth, a Cambridgeshire base used by the US military and Nato for…
- Counterterrorism police said the men were found inside the perimeter of R.A.F. Molesworth, a base used by the United States, raising concerns about security.
- Men found inside RAF Molesworth, used by US and Nato for intelligence, freed on strict conditions as police continue investigation Two Latvian men have been released on bail after being arrested at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by the US military and Nato. The two men, aged 32 and 26, were…
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- Meta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled consortium.
- The US government sees "the hand of a foreign actor" in the security scare at RAF Fairford, a hub for US heavy bombers in Europe. Donald Trump criticized the suspects being released on bail amid ongoing investigations.
- Police bail for the RAF Fairford suspects suggests no explosives were found, analysts tell Al Jazeera
- A police alert turned into a potential Iranian “bomb plot” against a British military base used by the US.
- Dutch police say they arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in connection with ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for high-profile attacks on Ticketmaster, Rockstar Games, and more recently, the FBI. In a press release, Dutch authorities state that they arrested the suspect…
- UK Prime Minister says there are ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the suspected RAF Fairford airbase plot.
- Andy Burnham says UK has 'strong indications' Iran involved in alleged security incident at RAF base used by US.
- UK, US and Israeli officials point to Iranian involvement but remain tight-lipped on details.
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- Counter terrorism police said a dual UK-Iranian national was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Five men arrested on Sunday remain on bail.
- Police investigate 'possible foreign state involvement' as sixth man arrested over RAF Fairford incident.
- Taiwan’s Coast Guard used a water cannon to drive two Chinese fishing boats away from waters near the Dongsha Islands.
- The pair were arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur and later charged with plotting to attack Jewish targets in Manchester.
- The Japanese government has lodged an official protest with Washington after a US Marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Okinawa — where incidents involving US service personnel are not uncommon.
- Ambassador vows cooperation as Japan protests after a US marine’s arrest in connection to Okinawa murder case.
- The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside RAF Fairford.
- Following a suspected terrorist plot targeting the UK's Fairford airbase, the US Air Force withdrew all its B-1 planes from the site.
- A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport, just before departing for China, with the US officials accusing her of spying on Taiwan's president's son.
- A California woman allegedly sent photos and videos of President Lai's son and his family to Chinese officials.
- The US has abruptly withdrawn all of its aircraft from the UK’s RAF Fairford, citing concerns about a potential attack.
- The 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.
- The withdrawal means the US lost a convenient launchpad, not its underlying strike capability, said an expert.
- Independent researchers discovered an agent swarm that seems to be running on Tencent's infrastructure and targeting Alibaba's map service, Amap.
- The murder of 39-year-old Anna Yagi is the latest in a string of crimes involving US personnel on Okinawa.
- Rubio visits Iceland, says no direct link between the removal of US bombers and suspicions of a terrorist act in the UK
- August Hanning served as the head of Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency from 1998 to 2005.
- August Hanning served as the head of Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency from 1998 to 2005. According to German media, he is being investigated for allegedly passing on state secrets and working as an agent.
- The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here's where else they can fly from.
- An alleged leader of Tren de Aragua’s ATM jackpotting activities, Canelon Aguirre was on the FBI’s top 10 most wanted list since March 2026. The post FBI Arrests ‘Most Wanted’ Developer of Ploutus ATM Malware appeared first on SecurityWeek .
- August Hanning's former chief of staff was also arrested on suspicion of 'aiding and abetting attempted treason'.
- 22-year old British national arrested on suspicion of terrorism after other suspects released on bail.
- The former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country. Never before has a German official of August Hanning's stature been accused of treason.
- The former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country. Never before has a German official of August Hanning's stature been accused of treason.
- The man, a British national in his twenties, was arrested in London in suspicion of "preparing terrorist acts."
- Aguirre was added to the FBI’s “Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives” list in March, becoming the first cybercriminal added to the list.
- Protesters rallied outside the US Embassy in Tokyo after a US Marine was arrested for the killing of a 39-year-old woman
- August Hanning has been remanded into pretrial detention after his Tuesday arrest. The case has prompted calls for transparency when spies leave the government.
- Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
- The arrest of Germany's former intelligence chief August Hanning could undermine national security, experts warn, as allies may reconsider their intelligence relationships.
- Growing anger after US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39.
- The individual was detained in May and has been extradited to Germany to face hacking charges. The post Qilin Ransomware Suspect Arrested in Japan, Extradited to Germany appeared first on SecurityWeek .
- There have been many cases of top spies giving classified information to enemy nations. Here are some of the highlights.
- Police say the incident is not connected to ongoing investigations at the RAF Fairford airbase.
- Police say nothing so far suggests the incident at RAF Molesworth linked to events surrounding RAF Fairford last month.
- The first cybercriminal to ever make the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list allegedly infused Tren de Aragua's violent criminal operations with cash.
- The men were arrested for breaching a perimeter fence at a UK air base that houses US and NATO intelligence operations. The incident comes after an alleged terror plot at another air base in England was foiled recently.
- Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.