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    IRGC threatens US warships in Indian Ocean●"IRGC threatens US warships in Indian Ocean" # Taco # Nacho # News # Politics # Nato # Military # Russia # USA # IsraelMmastodonWorldEU Politics9just now

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a threat against United States warships operating in the Indian Ocean, according to a headline circulating widely. The claim suggests rising naval tensions between Iran and the US, with commentators tagging the story alongside wider talk of war, blockades, oil and tariffs. Details about the exact nature of the threat remain limited in the material circulating so far.

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    UK Arrests Five Over Suspected Terror Plot Near US Air Base●U.K. Arrests Five in Suspected Terrorist Plot Near Air Base Used by U.S.βœ‰newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    British authorities arrested five people on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack near an air base in the UK that is used by US forces. The arrests were reported by the Wall Street Journal, which did not immediately provide further details on the suspects' identities or the specific base involved. The case is likely to raise questions about security around US military facilities in Britain.

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    Who governs Sudan when Washington recognises neither side?β—πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡© Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal stateMmastodonWarSudan06 min ago

    Sudan's civil war has left the country with two rival centres of power: the army-backed administration under the military controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exercises authority across territory it holds. Washington has declined to recognise either as legitimate constitutional governance, raising questions about diplomacy, aid and who represents Sudan internationally.

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    Trump says men held at UK air base plotted 'big damage'●Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do 'big damage'βœ‰newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    Donald Trump said three men arrested at a British air base used by US forces were looking to inflict 'big damage'. The arrests at the site, operated jointly with the United States, have raised security concerns and drawn attention to potential threats against American military facilities on UK soil. Details about the men and their alleged plans have not been fully disclosed.

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    UK Police Investigate Suspected Terror Plot Near US Base●U.K. Police Investigate Suspected Terror Plot Near Base Used by U.S. Forcesβœ‰newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    British police are investigating an alleged terrorism plot in the vicinity of a military base used by American forces in the United Kingdom. Details remain limited, but the case has drawn international attention given the involvement of a facility linked to US personnel and the ongoing security concerns around military sites.

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    Five men arrested near UK air base used in Iran operations●5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist actβœ‰newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    British police arrested five men near a UK air base used by US forces in the war against Iran on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around American military facilities in Britain following US strikes on Iranian targets, with authorities investigating the men's alleged intentions.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near UK base used by US forces●Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by USβœ‰newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    Five people have been arrested on terrorism charges after explosives were found near an RAF base used by US forces in the UK. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident, and details about the suspects or the quantity of explosives have not yet been disclosed. Authorities say the arrests followed the discovery and there is no indication of any wider threat to the base.

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    Strong Jobs Report Could Push Fed Toward Another Rate Hikeβ—βš‘ NEWS Potential Fed Rate Hike Driven by Strong Jobs Report A strong upcoming US jobs report may pressure the Federal ReMmastodonBusinessMarkets32 min ago

    A strong upcoming US jobs report may pressure the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in October. Observers warn that renewed tightening could send 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields surging, with markets watching the labor data closely for clues on the central bank's next move.

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    Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in counter-terror probe●Five men arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford | BBC Newsβ–ΆyoutubeWarTerrorism240.4K5 min ago

    Counter-terrorism officers have arrested five men as part of an investigation into a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The base, used by US forces, has prompted concern given its strategic role. Details about the men or the nature of the incident have not been disclosed, and police inquiries are ongoing.

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    Cuban official calls possible US military action an 'atrocious' crimeβ—β€˜Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military actionβœ‰newsWorldPolitics12 min ago

    A Cuban official has condemned the possibility of United States military action against Cuba, describing such a step as an 'atrocious' crime. The remarks reflect rising tensions between Havana and Washington, with Cuban authorities warning sharply against any US intervention and denouncing the idea of military force being used against the island.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near US-used RAF base●Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2MmastodonWarTerrorism25 min ago

    British police have arrested five people on terrorism charges after explosives were found near an RAF base used by US forces. The arrests have drawn attention to security around UK military sites hosting American personnel, with the story spreading rapidly across news and social platforms. Authorities have not yet said what the suspected target was or whether the suspects were part of a wider network.

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    Speaking at the United Nations, Donald Trump said he is deciding whether the United States should annihilate Iran, in some of his most hostile public remarks yet about the country. The comment, delivered before a global audience of diplomats, has drawn widespread attention and alarm, with commentators debating whether it signals a genuine policy shift toward military action or coercive rhetoric aimed at forcing Tehran back into negotiations.

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    Iran's military demands US leave West Asiaβ–ΌIran's military: Americans must leave West Asia, we will not retreat one stepβœ‰newsWorldDefense12 min ago

    Iran's military has declared that American forces must leave West Asia, saying Tehran will not retreat 'one step' from its position. The statement, reported by Kurdish outlet Kurdistan 24, signals continued Iranian defiance toward the US military presence in the region and is drawing attention amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.

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    US Military Reforms AI Targeting After Iran School Strikeβ–ΌUS Military Modifies AI and Lethal Targeting Process After Iran School StrikeYhnWorldDefense157 min ago

    The US military has changed how its artificial intelligence systems are used in lethal targeting decisions, following a strike that hit a school in Minab, Iran. The reforms reportedly alter the process by which AI-derived targets are reviewed and approved before force is used. The incident has drawn scrutiny over the safeguards surrounding automated targeting in combat operations and the accountability chain when strikes kill civilians.

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    GOP lawmaker claims Iran linked to thwarted attack on UK air base●GOP rep believes Iran was involved in thwarted terrorist plan on US air base in the UKβœ‰newsWarTerrorism5 min ago

    A Republican member of Congress says he believes Iran was involved in a terrorist plot against a US air base in the United Kingdom that was thwarted. The claim, reported by The Hill, ties Tehran to an alleged plan that was stopped before it could be carried out. Officials have not confirmed any Iranian role, and the assertion adds to ongoing tensions over Iran-linked security threats to American forces abroad.

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    Men arrested over suspected terror plot near UK air baseβ—βš‘ NEWS Suspected Terror Attack Thwarted Near U.S. Air Base in U.K. British police arrested several men on suspicion of tMmastodonWorldDefense312 min ago

    British police have arrested several men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near a UK air base used by the U.S. Air Force for strikes on Iran. Homes nearby were evacuated while authorities investigated the suspected plot. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around US military sites in Britain following American strikes on Iranian facilities.

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    Explosives Arrests Near RAF Fairford Spark Security Concerns●Explosives Arrests Near UK Airbase Used by US vs. Iran - LIVE Breaking News Coverage (RAF Fairford)β–ΆyoutubeWarTerrorism465.5K5 min ago

    UK authorities have made arrests related to explosives near RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire airbase used by US forces and reportedly linked to operations involving Iran. Breaking news coverage has drawn large audiences as details remain limited. The story is being followed closely amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran and questions about security at American-occupied bases on British soil.

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    Australia forced to rethink its reliance on the United States●Australia is being forced to rethink its US dependence | DW Newsβ–ΆyoutubeWorldEU Politics241K19 min ago

    Australia is being forced to reassess its heavy dependence on the United States, according to DW News coverage drawing significant global attention. The discussion centres on whether Canberra can keep relying on Washington as its key security partner, and what alternatives it might pursue. Observers are weighing the implications for Australian foreign policy, regional security in the Indo-Pacific, and the future of alliances like AUKUS as confidence in American reliability wavers.

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    Hegseth under fire over military remarks●Hegseth military remarks controversyπŸ¦‹blueskyWorldUS Politics4799 min ago

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism over remarks concerning the military, prompting a wave of backlash and debate. Commenters are weighing in on what the comments reveal about his leadership at the Pentagon and the administration's approach to the armed forces, with critics and supporters clashing over the controversy.

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    UK Counterterror Police Probe Explosive Arrests Near US Air Base●Explosive-Related Arrests Near Air Base Used by US Being Probed by UK Counterterror Policeβœ‰newsWorld12 min ago

    UK counterterrorism police are investigating arrests related to explosives near an air base in Britain that is used by US forces. The probe has drawn attention because of the base's American connection and the potential security implications. Further details about the suspects, the alleged plot, or the specific base have not been made public, and authorities have not said whether any threat was directed at the installation.

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    Wall Street Money Regains Control of Stock Market Rally●Wall Street money takes back over from small investors as driving force of the stock marketβœ‰newsBusinessMarkets2 min ago

    Institutional investors have taken over from retail traders as the dominant force driving the US stock market, CNBC reports. Wall Street money is once again setting the market's direction after a period in which small investors played the leading role. The shift suggests professional traders are reasserting influence over price moves and market sentiment.

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    Mike Waltz outlines remaining US objectives in Iran warβ–ΌMike Waltz on remaining objectives for the U.S. in Iran warβœ‰newsWar9 min ago

    Mike Waltz, the US national security adviser, has spoken about what objectives remain for the United States in its war against Iran. The remarks come as the conflict continues to draw global attention, with observers focused on how far Washington intends to go and what a defined endgame might look like for American forces in the region.

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    Trump says terror suspects plotted major attack on US air base●Terror suspects wanted to do 'big damage' to air base used by US, Trump says https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-milMmastodonWarTerrorism25 min ago

    President Donald Trump says terror suspects arrested over an alleged plot intended to inflict 'big damage' on an air base used by US forces. The claim, reported by Military Times, has drawn attention to security around American military installations and the details of the suspected plan. Authorities have not yet laid out the full evidence publicly.

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    Counter-terrorism operation under way near RAF Fairford●Watch: At the scene of counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cxp84gq34n9zo?at_MmastodonWarTerrorism35 min ago

    Police are carrying out a counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, and the BBC has footage from the scene. Details about the nature of the operation, who is involved, and whether anyone has been arrested have not been confirmed. The base, which has hosted US Air Force activity, remains the focus of the ongoing response.

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    Cuba deputy foreign minister denounces potential US military action●# Cuba : "On Sunday, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, the country’s deputy foreign minister, told the US cable television chaMmastodonWorldHuman Rights2214 min ago

    Cuba's deputy foreign minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said on Sunday that it would be an "atrocious international crime" for the United States to use military force against Cuba. He made the remarks on C-SPAN's Washington Journal programme. The comments come amid heightened tensions between Havana and Washington, with observers debating the prospect of US intervention.

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    US Military disables ad trackers over troop safety fears●US Military disables ad trackers amid concerns over troops' safetyYhnWorldDefense612 min ago

    The US military has disabled advertising trackers across its networks amid warnings they could expose service members' locations and put their safety at risk. The move follows heightened concerns that such data could be exploited by adversaries, with Iran cited as a particular worry. Observers say it highlights how commercial ad technology can create serious security vulnerabilities for armed forces personnel.

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    ICE operations complicate vulnerable Republicans' re-election prospects●ICE operations are making it hard for vulnerable Republicans fighting for their political survivalβœ‰newsWorldImmigration15 min ago

    Intensified US Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations are creating political headaches for vulnerable Republicans heading into elections, according to Politico. Lawmakers in competitive districts are caught between backing the administration's hardline immigration enforcement and responding to constituents alarmed by raids and detentions in their communities. The reporting suggests the operations are becoming a live issue in races where Republicans are fighting for political survival.

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    Five men near RAF Fairford charged with plotting terrorist act●According to BBC, the five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspicion of offenses under the UK's Explosives Act in th𝕏xGBWarTerrorism4K1 h ago

    Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act have now been additionally charged with plotting to commit a terrorist act, according to the BBC. The announcement followed a police press conference. Authorities have not linked the men to any state or non-state actor, and the case continues to draw attention given the airbase's ties to US forces.

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    The 1966 Palomares Crash: Lost H-Bomb Found After 80 Days●It Took 80 Days to Find It: A US Air Force B-52 Bomber Collided Into a Tanker and Lost a Hydrogen Bomb in the Mediterranean in 1966βœ‰newsWarNuclear4 min ago

    A US Air Force B-52 bomber collided with a KC-135 tanker during mid-air refuelling over Spain in 1966, dropping a hydrogen bomb into the Mediterranean Sea. It took recovery teams 80 days to locate the missing weapon, which was eventually retrieved from the seabed. The incident remains one of the most famous nuclear weapons accidents in history.

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    Tuberville claims US military pilots are furriesβ–ΌTuberville claims pilots are furriesπŸ¦‹blueskyWorldUS Politics4.2K9 min ago

    US Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is being widely mocked after repeating the claim that American military pilots are identifying as furries. The claim echoes a broader, unsubstantiated rumor about litter boxes in schools and institutions that has circulated among US conservatives for years. Critics are questioning why a sitting senator would amplify the story, while supporters treat it as satire of wokeness in the armed forces. No evidence has been presented to back the assertion.

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    Trump praises US-UK cooperation after RAF Fairford bomb plot●BREAKING: Donald Trump responds to the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford "Working with Britain, it was an amazing job.𝕏xGBWarTerrorism9.5K1 h ago

    Donald Trump has responded to the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, saying US and British authorities worked together to catch those responsible. 'Working with Britain, it was an amazing job,' Trump said, adding that the suspects were under investigation and had been planning major damage to the base. He credited the joint effort: 'working with the British worked out great and we got them.'

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    US Air Force receives first robot wingman drones for autonomous trials●US Air Force receives first β€˜robot wingmen’ drones to begin autonomous warfare trialsβœ‰newsTechnologyRobotics1 h ago

    The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first 'robot wingman' drones, unmanned aircraft designed to fly alongside crewed fighter jets. The aircraft will now enter autonomous warfare trials, testing how well drones can operate alongside human pilots in combat scenarios. The programme marks a significant step in the military's push toward teaming piloted jets with AI-driven unmanned partners.

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    UK police arrest five men in bomb plot near US-used base●British police arrest five men in suspected terrorist bomb plot near military base used by U.S.βœ‰newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    British police have arrested five men on suspicion of plotting a terrorist bombing near a military base that is also used by United States forces. The arrests were announced in reports carried by international media, though few further details about the suspects, the base or the alleged plot have been made public so far.

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    Five arrested over suspected terror plot near US-used UK airbase●5 arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack near UK airbase used by US forcesβœ‰newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack near a UK airbase used by US forces. The arrests were announced by news outlets, though details about the suspects, the specific base, or the alleged plot have not been released. The story is drawing attention given the site's links to American military operations and ongoing security concerns in the UK.

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    Five Arrested on Terrorism Suspicion Near US-Used UK Air Base●5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near U.K. Air Base Used by U.S.βœ‰newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    British police have arrested five people on suspicion of terrorism near a United Kingdom air base that is also used by United States forces. The arrests were made close to the base, and counterterrorism officers are handling the investigation. The story is drawing wide attention because it involves security at a facility with American military personnel, raising questions about potential threats to joint operations.

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    Civilian Detained After MacDill Air Force Base Perimeter Breach●Unauthorized Civilian Detained After MacDill Perimeter Breachβœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity1 h ago

    An unauthorized civilian was taken into custody after breaching the perimeter at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command. The incident is drawing attention to base security procedures, and further details about the individual's identity and motives have not yet been released.