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UK Warplanes Down Drones in Middle East, Conduct 'Defensive' Sorties for UAE
- British warplanes have started defensive air sorties to support the United Arab Emirates and have shot down two drones in the Middle East according to the UK defence ministry.
- The UK Foreign Office announced the temporary withdrawal of dependents of UK embassy staff from the UAE, but the embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai continue to operate as normal.
- The UK is increasing military readiness by deploying helicopters and a warship to the eastern Mediterranean, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman confirming the HMS Prince of Wales carrier is on high readiness but not yet deployed.
- Thousands of British citizens are stranded in the UAE due to flight disruptions, with over 170,000 people in the Middle East registered with the UK government; three chartered flights have departed.
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Total News Sources26
Leaning Left4Leaning Right7Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
44% Right
L 25%
C 31%
R 44%
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