Land forces of a nation, the ground truth of defence
Police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford after arrests under the Explosives Act. Armed response and evacuation are underway as authorities examine vehicles and cordon off the area amid ongoing investigations into potential involvement by Iranian state actors.
Britain has authorised the United States to use RAF Fairford for strikes on Iranian missile sites. A major incident is under way in Gloucestershire near the air base as police have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences. Army bomb disposal teams are examining vehicles while residents are evacuated.
A riot at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka has left at least several dead and more than 100 wounded as clashes between rival prisoner groups continue into Monday. Authorities have launched an investigation and deployed military support.
Protests in South Africa have intensified, with demonstrations targeting foreign nationals and calls for their expulsion. Authorities report arrests and a heavy security presence as municipal elections approach, while international observers warn of a humanitarian crisis.
Two deadly ICE incidents in Maine and Texas have prompted a review of enforcement tactics. A US resident was shot in Maine; authorities are weighing officer conduct, training reforms, and vetting issues amid political pressure. A separate airport confrontation involving ICE threats has spotlighted accountability concerns.
Migrant arrivals at Ceuta from Morocco have surged, with authorities reporting thousands crossing the Tarajal breakwater by sea and on foot. Spain vows an immediate response as the border comes under pressure, with discussions of deploying more police and possibly the army to restore order.
Rains have kept Brahmaputra and other rivers above danger levels in Assam, displacing hundreds of thousands and submerging farmland. Relief camps are operating as authorities assess damage and plan payouts amid mounting health and food security concerns.
Four young women have told the BBC they experienced sexual assault and harassment while at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, prompting calls for an independent inquiry and reforms to the military crime process.
Col Samantha Shepherd has been cleared by a military court board of a charge of conduct prejudicial to good order and service discipline in connection with the handling of sexual assault allegations raised by Gunner Jaysley Beck. Maj James Hook's trial continues as the case against both officers unfolds in North Yorkshire.
Forensic search at a High Green property has prompted evacuations. A 36-year-old woman has been charged under the Explosive Substances Act; several suspects are being questioned as the investigation continues.