Cyprus faces a severe health emergency as a massive Saharan dust cloud blankets the island, with air pollution 36 times EU safe levels. Storm Erminio causes chaos across the Mediterranean, disrupting travel and claiming lives.
Labour Minister Steve Reed confirms HMS Dragon is 'on its way' but provides no location details, as Cyprus relies on French, Italian and Greek naval support following the RAF Akrotiri strike.
The delayed deployment of HMS Dragon to Cyprus after an Iranian drone strike has sparked local criticism and raised questions about Britain's military readiness and global standing.
A British F-35 pilot based in Cyprus became the first RAF stealth fighter pilot to destroy a target in combat, intercepting Iranian drones over Jordan. He described the high-stakes mission and a modest celebration with a local beer.
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Defence Secretary John Healey was rushed to safety as air-raid sirens blared at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, highlighting the escalating Iran crisis and the base's frontline role in regional defence operations.
Defence Secretary John Healey confirms major reinforcement of RAF Akrotiri after multiple air raid alerts during his visit, citing Iran's 'indiscriminate threat'.
John Healey's arrival follows criticism over insufficient UK military assets in the Middle East after RAF Akrotiri was struck by an Iranian-made drone.
The Foreign Office has issued a critical warning to British tourists in Cyprus, outlining five essential safety steps following a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri and regional tensions.
RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus targeted by suspected drone strike hours after UK approved US use of British bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper confirms no casualties.
