6 h. ago Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as nuclear talks are called off

Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country

Events

15 h. ago Tributes flood in to 'king' dad and former soldier who died age 39

Nathanael Hill, from Kirkby, was an armour officer in the air force and during his time he completed six tours of Iraq, four tours of Afghanistan and worked on Operation Red Flag

Events

23 h. ago Red Arrows make history with sustainable fuels London flypast

Red Arrows make history with sustainable fuels London flypast  Royal Air Force

Culture

25 h. ago Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ as Netanyahu hints at regime change

Military and air force heads say they are ready to launch a wave of heavy strikes on Tehran

Events

43 h. ago Israel’s air might and Iran’s nuclear bunkers may make for lengthy conflict

Lightning air strikes have weakened Iran’s military leadership, but its nuclear facilities are deeply defendedMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s assault on Iran demonstrates a ruthless combination of air power and intelligence – and a significant disparity between the two countries in a conflict that is likely to be a long one if the goal is to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear capability.Israel’s air force undertook waves of airstrikes, beginning at about 3am on Friday, aimed, briefings indicated, first at Iran’s military leaders and intelligence in Tehran, then switching to air defence batteries, missile launch sites and, above all, the critical facility at Natanz where uranium can be enriched to weapons grade. Continue reading...

Events

43 h. ago Two new aircrafts to appear at International Ayr Show this year

The two air forces will be appearing this September.

Society

46 h. ago McFly's Tom Fletcher forced to apologise for unfortunate post after Air India crash

McFly star Tom Fletcher has issued an apology after he shared a post about planes on social media the day an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, killing hundreds

Events

50 h. ago Air India flight forced into emergency landing after bomb threat

Mid-air emergency comes day after flight to London Gatwick crashed after take-off from Ahmedabad killing 241 passengers on board

Events

51 h. ago Iran vows revenge for Israeli strikes, saying it will write ‘end of this story’

Israel says Iran launched 100 drones towards its territory after attack on Iranian nuclear sites and killing of military leadersMiddle East crisis – latest updatesIran vowed to avenge the attack on its nuclear sites and the assassination in Tehran of its senior military leadership, saying it would respond forcefully and that the “end of this story will be written by Iran’s hand”.In the first signs of a counterstrike, Israel said Iran had launched 100 drones towards Israel and that its air defences were intercepting them outside Israeli territory. Iraq said more than 100 Iranian drones had crossed its airspace, and, soon after, neighbouring Jordan said its air force and defence systems had intercepted several missiles and drones that had entered its airspace, for fear they would fall in its territory. Continue reading...

Politics

51 h. ago Bomb threat forces Air India flight to make emergency landing in Phuket

Thai authorities say no bomb found on flight bound for Delhi

Events

51 h. ago Tom Fletcher forced to apologise for ‘insensitive’ post shared after Air India plane crash

‘Had I known earlier, I obviously wouldn’t have posted,’ musician said

Events

54 h. ago 'Dangerous moment' as Israel launches major attack on Iran's nuclear sites and missile facilities

Within hours Israeli air force intercepts drones over Saudi Arabia as Tehran hits back, says Israel’s Channel 12

Events

63 h. ago Mark Wright forced to apologise for 'tasteless' Instagram post in wake of Air India plane crash

Mark Wright has issued a public apology after sharing a post about his flight home from a lavish holiday with wife Michelle Keegan just hours after the fatal Air India plane crash today.

Events

64 h. ago Mark Wright forced to apologise as he's slammed for 'poor taste' post about planes as at least 260 killed in horror Air India crash

The Gatwick-bound plane carrying 242 passengers, including 53 British nationals, crashed just moments after take-off from Ahmedabad Airport in the northwestern Indian state of Gujarat.

Events

3 d. ago Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japanese military plane as Pacific tensions rise

J-15 fighter jet took off from Chinese aircraft carrier off Japanese coast and came within 45 metres of Japanese Self-Defence Force aircraftJapan has voiced “serious concern” over a near miss involving one of its military planes and a Chinese fighter jet in the Pacific, where recent manoeuvres by Chinese aircraft carrier groups have raised tensions across the region.The Chinese aircraft took off from a moving aircraft carrier, the Shandong, and reportedly flew within 45 metres of a Japanese Self-Defence Force (SDF) patrol plane shortly afterwards. On Thursday, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary, Yoshimasa Hayashi, urged Beijing to prevent a repeat of the incident, which took place at the weekend. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japan military plane as Pacific tensions rise

J-15 jet took off from Chinese aircraft and reportedly came within 45 metres of Japanese patrol planeJapan has voiced “serious concern” over a near miss involving one of its military planes and a Chinese fighter jet in the Pacific, where recent manoeuvres by Chinese aircraft carrier groups have raised tensions across the region.Beijing later rejected the criticism, accusing Japan of dangerous behaviour. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Military plane spotted over flying over Greater Manchester towns

The aircraft was spotted over the city

Events

3 d. ago Speculation mounts that Trump is using a ‘hidden leg brace’ in the wake of his Air Force One fall

The unsubstantiated claims are doing the rounds on social media, as users have zoomed in on images of the president’s legs taken after the fall

Politics

3 d. ago Brother of Jordanian pilot burnt alive in a cage in notorious ISIS execution reveals he begged air force to bomb house where he was being held 'to spare him an atrocious death'

The brutal killing took place sometime in late 2014 or early 2015 and sparked outrage internationally.

Events

5 d. ago GMB presenter pulled off air as Ranvir Singh forced to apologise for explicit language

A Good Morning Britain segment was pulled off air this morning after a number of swear words could be heard in the background of a live broadcast from Los Angeles

Politics