Why are drones flying near US airbases in England?

Are the drones lighting up US bases in England something sinister?

In a village close to a military site, residents report aerial vehicles hovering above their houses.

UK military joins hunt for drones near US airbases

There are fresh reports of drone activity near USAF installations in Norfolk and Suffolk.

US Air Force in UK says drones have been spotted flying over bases in England

The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones have been detected near four bases in eastern England that are used by American forces

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

US Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week

The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones were detected last week around three bases in eastern England that are used by American forces

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Unidentified drones spotted over three UK airbases, US air force confirms

Unmanned aerial systems seen over RAF bases in Suffolk and Norfolk but US air force does not know if they were hostile. A number of unidentified drones have been spotted over three airbases in ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Ceasefire begins in Israel-Lebanon war

Agreement raises hopes of end to conflict between Israeli forces and Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

U.S Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week

The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell.

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damage

The U.S. Defense Department says Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two U.S. Navy warships with multiple drones and missiles as they were traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday

World - ABC News - November 12

'Taught us to fly': Raptors retire Carter's No. 15

An emotional Vince Carter acknowledged his contentious exit from Toronto as his No. 15 jersey became the first number retired by the Raptors in a halftime ceremony during Saturday's game against ...

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Mystery Drones Spotted at U.S. Air Bases in England

The U.K. sent military personnel to help jam and track the drones after sightings.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Why North Korea Is Building Drones

Analysts say the low-cost weapons are attractive to Mr. Kim, who is intent on modernizing North Korea’s military.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Should the US ban Chinese drones?

The best selling drones in the US are made by DJI in China - some Republican lawmakers plan to ban them

World - Financial Times - November 21

U.S. says unexplained drone sightings near U.K. military bases ongoing

The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.

Unidentified drones reported over RAF bases used by US

U.S. troops in Europe reported a swarm of unidentified drones flying over several Air Force bases in the U.K. in the past week, a sighting that comes amid a growing mystery of UFO sightings near ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Get away, grizzly: why scientists are chasing bears with drones

Wildlife experts in US west have found small aircraft are ideal for protecting humans and livestock from predators. The first time that Terry Vandenbos watched a bear run from a drone, on a spring ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Why the Trump Triumph Could Hit Drone Services Businesses Hard

GOP control of government may mean a halt to imports of DJI’s Chinese-made drones, cutting off supplies of market-leading models used by many small companies.

Business - Inc. - November 18

An 8-hour Russian drone barrage keeps Kyiv on edge as the war in Ukraine nears 1,000 days

Dozens of Russian drones have targeted the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in a nighttime attack that lasted eight hours

World - ABC News - November 7

Ethiopia's drone massacres demand that US and world pay attention

The Ethiopian government's drone strikes on civilians in the Amhara region, likely funded in part by the IMF and World Bank, have resulted in the deaths of over 200 civilians and have caused ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Mystery drones seen over three US air bases in UK

The United States Air Force says it is unclear if the "small unmanned aerial systems" were hostile.

Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used

The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, describing it as a record number of drones deployed in a single attack

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Unidentified drones spotted over US military sites in UK for second week

The Pentagon is “actively” watching for drones over U.S. Air Force locations in the United Kingdom, following a series of unexplained sightings over the past two weeks. The sightings, which took ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Drones spotted over military bases in the U.K. that are used by the U.S.

The British military has increased security around four air bases in the country that are used by U.S. forces after "a number" of drones were spotted near them.

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs

The Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planes

World - ABC News - November 12

Unidentified drones seen over 3 British air bases used by US forces

Unidentified drones have been spotted again over three British air bases used by the U.S. Air Force, officials confirmed Tuesday.

Traders braced for volatility and volume as US election night nears

Banks plan staggered shifts and downtown hotel rooms for suburb dwellers to staff floors around tight race outcome

World - Financial Times - November 4

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".

McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

Consultancy firm accused of helping opioid makers boost sales, which allegedly contributed to deadly epidemic. McKinsey is in the final stages of negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement to ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

McKinsey nears $600mn settlement with US over opioid claims

Payment would significantly raise cost to firm of its past work for opioid makers

World - Financial Times - November 22

The US Embassy in London returns to normal after police blow up a package

The U.S. Embassy in London has returned to normal operations after police carried out the controlled explosion of a suspicious package that was found in the area

World - ABC News - November 22

Why didn’t police prosecute 'brutal' abuser linked to Church of England?

Review suggested police were overwhelmed by historical sex abuse cases following Savile scandal.

Private schools ‘using the system’ to get extra time in exams in England

Widening gap with state sector for special educational needs support is ‘a real concern’ says education secretary

World - Financial Times - November 7

White supremacist planned to blow up electricity station with explosive-laden drone, U.S says

A white supremacist is accused of trying to destroy an electricity substation in Tennessee in an attempt to bring down the regional power network and disrupt American society, authorities said Monday.

Yemen's Houthi rebels shoot down what they say was a US drone as American military investigates

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have shot down what they described as an American drone, potentially the latest downing of a U.S. spy drone as the militants continue their attacks on the Red Sea corridor

World - ABC News - November 8

Ukraine says it cracked open a Russian decoy drone used to fool air defenses and found Western parts inside

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Criminal investigation launched after drones spotted by US Air Force over UK bases

A British government official says a criminal investigation is underway after drones were spotted recently by the U.S. Air Force over English military bases

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

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