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Rubio claims foreign actor behind RAF Fairford suspected plot

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a 'foreign actor' was 'clearly' behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford in the UK, but offered no evidence. Five suspects were released on bail, prompting concern from Rubio and Donald Trump. Some evacuated residents began returning home, though some were reportedly hesitant.

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US secretary of state, who offered no evidence for claims, also says many people ‘disturbed’ that five suspects released on bail A counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford in the UK was mired in confusion on Tuesday after police released five suspects on bail, prompting concern and surprise from the US president and secretary of state. Five British nationals from London were detained on suspicion of explosives…

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RAF Fairford: Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot as some evacuated residents begin to return home – as it happened

US secretary of state and Donald Trump express concerns about decision to bail suspects; some residents reported as hesitant to return home Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford plot Tell us: have you been affected by the incident at RAF Fairford? Former national co-ordinator for UK counter-terrorism policing Nick Aldworth said investigators make bail decisions based on risk rather tha…

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Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford plot

US secretary of state, who offered no evidence for claims, also says many people ‘disturbed’ that five suspects released on bail A counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford in the UK was mired in confusion on Tuesday after police released five suspects on bail, prompting concern and surprise from the US president and secretary of state. Five British nationals from London were detained on suspicion of explosives…

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