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The Papers:  'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'

The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'

Summary

The UK is providing military support to Saudi Arabia to help against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen by refueling Saudi jets. The British Prime Minister plans to discuss ending the conflict in Iran during his meeting with President Donald Trump at the United Nations.

Key Facts

  • The UK government has agreed to offer refueling support from the Royal Air Force to Saudi jets involved in the Yemen conflict.
  • This decision is based on advice from the Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary.
  • British Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls this his first major foreign policy action.
  • The Prime Minister will meet President Donald Trump to urge an end to the conflict involving Iran.
  • There have been recent technical problems with UK air traffic control, causing flight disruptions.
  • Most inmates released early in England will be tagged with monitoring devices after release due to capacity issues.
  • The UK has tested an undersea drone with a torpedo, seen as a warning to Russia.
  • Financial fraud linked to Kremlin-backed firms has moved $7 billion through global banks.
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