UK investigates suspected airbase terror plot | Heavy fighting in Yemen leaves civilians dead

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A large scale investigation is underway in the UK following the arrest of five men suspected of preparing a terrorist act at a military airbase in southwest England. Dozens of homes in the nearby village of Whelford, Gloucestershire were evacuated after a farmer reported suspicious activity near the air base. The facility is used by both the UK and American military, with US bombers using it for strikes against Iran. 00:00 UK police investigate a suspected terror threat near a RAF airbase used by American bombers for strikes against Iran 03:03 At least 7 people have died and more than 40 have been injured in fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthis in Taiz 05:20 Iran says it's prepared for a "doomsday war" saying it's now US President Donald Trump's choice whether to turn to diplomacy 08:28 Serbia's populist President Alexsandar Vucic resigns after years of student-led protests to run for prime minister 11:05 Large parts of Bangkok remain flooded after days of heavy ra

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