Two men re-arrested as UK probe into suspected Iran-linked activity near RAF Fairford continues
Counter-terrorism police in the UK have re-arrested two men as part of an investigation linked to suspected assistance for a foreign intelligence service near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Police said the case relates to Iran and remains live. The development follows an incident on 27 September that led to a major incident declaration and evacuations in the area.The two men are a 24-year-old UK national and a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national. Police said both are being held on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service under Section 3 of the National Security Act 2023. The 24-year-old was first arrested near... [Continue Reading]
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Swinney says conditions are aligning for Scottish independence at SNP conference
John Swinney is set to tell the SNP conference in Aberdeen that the conditions are aligning for Scottish independence, in a speech that will renew pressure for another referendum after the May Holyrood election. The first minister is expected to argue that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's journey towards statehood. He will also tell party members that the political landscape is shifting in favour of the independence movement.According to the prepared remarks, Swinney will say that "the stars are aligning" for independence and that "one by one, the stars are aligning in our favour". He is expected... [Continue Reading]
