RAF base in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike
The RAF base Akrotiri has been hit by a suspected drone strike, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed, amid a fresh conflict in the Middle East that started on Saturday.
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The Papers: 'Britain backs war on Iran' and 'Trump vows to press on'
The papers are all leading on conflict in the Middle East for a second consecutive day.
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RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says
The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri.
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Trump's war with Iran has become personal for people in Dubai
This regional war has become personal for people in the UAE.
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Major changes to asylum system set to come into force
From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.
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UK mounts operation to support thousands of Britons in Middle East
Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.
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Murder charge after security guard stabbed
A 50-year-old man will appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court on Monday, police say.
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Boy seriously injured in motorbike hit-and-run 'not the same child he used to be'
The teenage motorcyclist who hit Arlo Buckley has been found guilty of trying to evade justice.
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Former MP Ashworth recovering after suffering stroke
The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day.
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Family 'incredibly worried' for jailed Iran couple
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, from Sussex, were detained in Iran while travelling the world.
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Fifth murder charge over death of father-of-two
Majid Hussain, 42, is charged with murdering 35-year-old Suhail Choudry in Keighley.
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Money-saver or a curse? UK brides' complex relationship with second-hand wedding dresses
Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck.
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Rocket attacks close Middle East airports, with more than 34,000 flights cancelled
Travellers face continued disruption after joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran sparked a retaliatory barrage of missiles across the Middle East.
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How Aston Martin must adapt to meet changing needs
The Warwickshire-based luxury car maker says its cutting a fifth of its workforce.
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I am petrified after missile strikes, NI woman in Dubai says
Iran has launched fresh strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel.
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UK terror threat 'absolutely' under review after Iran strikes, defence secretary says
The UK's terror threat level is "absolutely" under review following US and Israel strikes on Iran, the defence secretary told Sky News.
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Scot in Dubai says children 'heard bangs' of anti-missile defences
Gary Goldie said life was "continuing as normal" in the UAE despite Iranian missile strikes.
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Thousands stranded as Iranian strikes force airports to close including Dubai and Doha
Travellers face continued disruption after joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran sparked a retaliatory barrage of missiles across the Middle East.
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British and Irish citizens in the Middle East urged to register
It comes as Iran launched fresh strikes across the region in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel.
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Overdue library books returned 50 years late
The books, which were due to be returned in March 1976, were unearthed at a Beverley charity shop.
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