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The Latest Breaking News from Cyprus

Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil

If the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child

The Independent UK

Trump ‘not happy’ with UK over Iran and says Starmer is ‘not Winston Churchill’

It is the latest in a series of broadsides from the US president over the UK’s position on the Middle East war.

The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Iran latest as new missile threat issued

Here are five of the day’s top stories in case you missed them. Iran issues new threat following Strait of Hormuz closure. UK sending warship to Cyprus after RAF base attacked by Iran. Iran bombs another embassy as the US races to evacuate staff. How Israeli spies hacked traffic cameras…

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UK sending warship to Cyprus after RAF base attacked by Iran

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UK to send warship after Cyprus base hit by drone

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the UK would be sending HMS Dragon after RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus was hit by a drone.

Evening Standard

‘I promised to take my late husband’s rare photos to Abu Dhabi. Now war has left me stranded’

British widow Lynda Leach travelled to the UAE to donate 200 rare photos taken by her husband of the emirate during the 1960s

The Independent UK

UK to send warship to Cyprus after bases hit by drone as Trump tells Iran 'it's too late to talk'

A final decision on whether to send HMS Duncan to the region has yet to be made

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Drone attacks on British base in Cyprus spark concern, but no NATO or EU response

Cyprus is one of four EU countries that are not NATO members – but the UK, which has sovereign bases on the island, is.

Euronews

Greece, France and Germany send forces to Cyprus after Iran-made drone strikes

Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.

Euronews

Crystal Palace: UEFA issue statement on AEK Larnaca game amid Middle East situation

Eagles face Conference League trip to Cyrpus, where drone hit RAF base

Evening Standard

UK sends Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus

Keir Starmer says vessel, which will arrive in about a week, will help defend bases on island after RAF Akrotiri was targeted by drones

The Guardian - UK

Starmer deploys warship to Cyprus as Trump warns Iran it’s ‘too late’ for talks

The move comes as the US president attacks Keir Starmer – again – over support for the war, as the UK government announces Middle East evacuation flight

The Independent UK

Cyprus hits out at UK after drone attack on British base and refuses to rule out changing agreement

Nicosia refused to rule out renegotiating use of RAF Akrotiri following anger over the incident

The Independent UK

US-Israel-Iran War Escalates After British Military Base in Cyprus Targeted: What We Know So Far

The US-Israel-Iran conflict has intensified, drawing in multiple countries and raising concerns of a broader war.

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Britain’s military presence in the Middle East – and how it could be dragged into war

The British government confirmed on Monday that the RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, had been hit in a drone strike. The resumption of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran – and Iranian reprisal strikes on its neighbours – also highlights the risks to around 300,000 British citizens in the…

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest travel advice to the Middle East

The UK Foreign Office is advising against travel to 20 countries in the Middle East region as conflict continues to escalate

Euronews

UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.

The Independent UK

Drones targeting RAF base in Cyprus intercepted as Iran conflict intensifies

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The Independent UK

Britain says it's not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Britain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Cyprus? Latest travel advice for holidaymakers amid Middle East conflict

Travellers have been told ‘regional escalation poses significant security risks’ on the island

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says UK ‘not joining strikes’ on Iran but will continue defensive action – as it happened

The prime minister is explaining his decision to allow the US to use British bases for military attacks after initially refusing

The Independent UK

Spring statement live: Reeves insists her economic plan is ‘right’ despite growth forecast for 2026 being slashed

The chancellor delivered her spring statement to the House of Commons amid surging oil prices as Trump’s war with Iran rages on

The Guardian - UK

‘Simply not true’ UK is being dragged into Iraq-style conflict, says foreign secretary

Yvette Cooper says plans under consideration to evacuate about 300,000 Britons from Middle East amid Iran war

Evening Standard

RAF site hit by drone as Starmer allows US to use British bases to target Iran

The drone which hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus is believed to have been launched before Sir Keir Starmer allowed British bases to be used by the US.

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: UK air base in Cyprus hit by drone strike – and today’s other top stories

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