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WorldRubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot

British police have released new information about an alleged plot at RAF Fairford. While the British government would not say whether a foreign actor was involved, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the situation was very serious and clearly involved foreign hands.

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Rubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot
Rubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot

WorldRubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the incident at RAF Fairford clearly involved a foreign actor. Five men arrested near the US-used base on suspicion of terror offences were released on bail on Monday. The US Air Force says it remains vigilant after the incident.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 11:09

Rubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'
Rubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'

WorldMarco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford in the UK involved a “foreign actor” and called it “a very serious situation”. Five British men were arrested, while counterterrorism police investigated whether they acted for a foreign state. Iran denied involvement.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 09:12

Marco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’
Marco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’

PoliticsRubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a “foreign actor” was involved in an incident near a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran. Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 08:25

Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state
Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

PoliticsEurope faces serious challenges, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said European countries face major challenges. Recalling the migration crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in late July, he said no responsible, well-governed country can leave its borders open and allow migration to flood in.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 04:58

Europe faces serious challenges, Rubio says

WorldForeign actor involved in RAF Fairford incident, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved in the incident that led to five people being detained near RAF Fairford, calling the situation “very serious.” The suspects were first held over alleged offenses under the Explosives Act, then also suspected of preparing a terrorist act.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 04:50

Foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford incident, Rubio says

PoliticsRubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington hopes Cuba will take “a different path.” He warned that people who think they can simply wait out President Donald Trump’s administration without changing course will “learn the lesson the hard way.”

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Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'
Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

PoliticsRubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a “foreign actor” was behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford in south-west England. US Air Force bombers are pictured on the base’s tarmac in Fairford.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 02:04

Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base
Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base

WorldRubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iraq risks “Balkanisation” unless its armed factions come under state control. Analysts said the warning points less to imminent territorial breakup than to structural fractures caused by Iran-aligned groups operating with parallel political and economic influence.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:04

Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?
Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?

WorldMarco Rubio says foreign backers are fuelling Sudan war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says efforts to resolve Sudan’s conflict cannot advance unless the external actors involved are addressed. He blames outside powers for fuelling the war.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 01:30

Marco Rubio says foreign backers are fuelling Sudan war
Marco Rubio says foreign backers are fuelling Sudan war

PoliticsXi arrives at Joint Base Andrews as Trump greets him; Rubio warns Iran against nuclear ambitions

President Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, ahead of a formal ceremony on September 24. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons or supporting regional proxies, and said Trump and Xi are expected to discuss differences over trade, critical minerals and supply chains.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:41

Xi arrives at Joint Base Andrews as Trump greets him; Rubio warns Iran against nuclear ambitions
Xi arrives at Joint Base Andrews as Trump greets him; Rubio warns Iran against nuclear ambitions

WorldMarco Rubio: Russia-Ukraine conflict will not end on the battlefield

Fox News correspondent Jeff Paul reports on the Russia-Ukraine conflict as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Marco Rubio says the conflict will not be ended on the battlefield.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:15

Marco Rubio: Russia-Ukraine conflict will not end on the battlefield
Marco Rubio: Russia-Ukraine conflict will not end on the battlefield

WorldNo breakthrough yet in US-Iran contacts, but ideas and signals are being exchanged — Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said contacts between Washington and Tehran have produced no progress so far, though the sides are exchanging ideas and messages. He described the indirect conversation at the UN as positive and significant, but not a major breakthrough, while noting that the United States remains open to dialogue over conflicts and disagreements.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 17:43

No breakthrough yet in US-Iran contacts, but ideas and signals are being exchanged — Rubio

WorldUS fears Ukraine conflict could ‘metastasize’ beyond the country — Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington fears the war between Russia and Ukraine could “metastasize” and spread to other places. He said the concern is raised in multiple meetings across multiple countries, while US officials closely monitor reports and bring them to the appropriate people.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 17:39

US fears Ukraine conflict could ‘metastasize’ beyond the country — Rubio

PoliticsRubio: New Russia-US summit talks are not on the agenda

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a proposal for another bilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has not been discussed. Speaking after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York, Rubio said extensive preparatory work would be needed for such a meeting to produce an outcome.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 16:48

Rubio: New Russia-US summit talks are not on the agenda

PoliticsRubio: US does not intend to control Venezuelan oil revenues indefinitely

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington does not plan to control money from Venezuelan oil sales forever. He said the mechanism was created to ensure the funds benefit Venezuelans, with the money held separately and audited by KPMG to prevent it reaching corrupt officials.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 16:15

Rubio: US does not intend to control Venezuelan oil revenues indefinitely

PoliticsPutin invited to G20 summit in Miami in December, Rubio says

The US administration has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit near Miami in December, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Rubio described the gathering as an opportunity for Putin to engage with the US president and other world leaders.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:52

Putin invited to G20 summit in Miami in December, Rubio says

WorldLimited Ukraine ceasefires cannot lead to settlement — Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said limited or temporary Ukraine ceasefires covering grain and energy supplies would not resolve the conflict, though they could ease some global pressures. He said the war would end through a negotiated agreement rather than on the battlefield.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:33

Limited Ukraine ceasefires cannot lead to settlement — Rubio
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