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Police have been given more time to question two men re-arrested in connection with an investigation at RAF Fairford. The accompanying material includes an image of armed police at the site, underscoring the seriousness of the inquiry. No further details about the men or the RAF Fairford investigation are provided in the material. The only clearly identified elements are the two men and the location of RAF Fairford, with no additional information on identities, charges or timeline. The report relies entirely on the material supplied and does not include statements from police or other officials.

Saudi Arabia is struggling to halt a sustained barrage of Houthi missiles and drones despite spending $83 billion on defence last year and deploying a sophisticated, multi-layered air defence system. The Iranian-backed group has struck energy infrastructure and civilian airports in recent weeks, killing at least 20 people. One attack on 10 October killed 13 people at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, including a US citizen. The Houthis have also targeted the headquarters of Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, while fighting Saudi-backed government forces for control of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline. The conflict has added pressure to oil…

Emmanuel Macron has made a surprise visit to Riyadh, where Saudi Arabia agreed to provide France with additional diesel for “as many months as necessary” amid an energy crisis and unrest over the cost of living at home. The French president met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi capital to discuss energy supplies, security co-operation and infrastructure projects. Macron is the first Western leader to visit Saudi Arabia since Houthi attacks against the kingdom intensified this month. The Élysée said the trip was intended to demonstrate France’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and continue efforts to secure and diversify…

A Brookings paper has set out a broad plan for shrinking the US Federal Reserve’s balance sheet. The proposal focuses on reducing the scale of the central bank’s holdings, though no further details of the plan were provided.

The TMZ live stream is inviting viewers into the organisation’s newsroom every weekday, offering a behind-the-scenes view of news and activity as it happens. The broadcast runs from 10.30am until noon Pacific Time, with the newsroom becoming the setting for live coverage, staff interaction and whatever unfolds during the programme. Viewers’ comments form an important part of the stream, with staff speaking directly to those watching. The organisers say each day can be different, ranging from a major story breaking to disagreements or light-hearted moments in the office. The live stream is also used to produce the “TMZ Live” television…

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to let Viktor Gyokeres leave if the striker decides his future lies away from the Emirates Stadium, with interest growing among clubs in Europe and the Premier League. The Gunners are seeking to recover the £55 million they paid for the Sweden international. A January move is considered unlikely, however, as Mikel Arteta is reluctant to reduce his attacking options during the season. Gyokeres scored 21 goals in his debut campaign and established himself as an important part of Arsenal’s forward line. His role has since diminished, with Kai Havertz understood to be ahead of him…

A San Francisco wine bar is bringing together the winemaking heritage of Moldova and the culinary traditions of Peru through the personal story of its co-founders, Natalia Morarasu and Joel Arias. Frenchie Wine Bar, on Guerrero Street between Noe Valley and the Mission, was established by the couple as a neighbourhood venue centred on carefully selected wines, seasonal food and the histories behind each bottle. Morarasu grew up in Moldova, where her family kept a small farm and vineyards. Her early experiences among the vines helped shape her understanding of wine as part of family life, agriculture and place. After…

The United States has secured the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American teacher who spent four years in a Russian prison, in an arrangement President Donald Trump said he negotiated directly with Vladimir Putin without offering anything in return. Hubbard, a retired teacher from Michigan in his 70s, was detained in 2022 after Russian forces captured Izyum in Ukraine, where he had been living with his Ukrainian partner. Trump said on Wednesday that Hubbard was returning home and would soon be reunited with his family. “The United States, out of respect for President Trump, was not required to give anything…

A carer has died after being stabbed at a retirement village in Bridgend and crashing her car into a wall while trying to reach hospital, police said. Eleanor Barnfield, 47, was found with puncture wounds after her vehicle collided with a wall on Coity Road at about 12.43pm on Monday October 19. She was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital, where she later died. South Wales Police said the injuries were unrelated to the collision. Ms Barnfield, a mother of two from North Cornelly, had been working at the Ger-y-Nant complex, a Valleys to Coast property. A 61-year-old man from…

Anthropic has appointed Harvard astrophysicist Christopher Stubbs to the Long-Term Benefit Trust, the body with the power to elect a majority of the artificial intelligence company’s board. The appointment comes as Anthropic prepares for a potential stock market flotation, which the company is widely expected to pursue as soon as next month. The Trust’s unusual governance role is likely to face greater scrutiny if the listing goes ahead. Stubbs fills one of two vacant positions on the Trust. He is the first physicist to join the body, which is chaired by Neil Buddy Shah, chief executive of the Clinton Health…