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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Baylor University students told to stay indoors while police search for robbery suspects
Baylor University students were asked to shelter in place Thursday afternoon while police searched for robbery suspects. The university advised people on campus to say away from doors and windows. "THIS IS NOT A DRILL," the school posted on X. It was unclear how many suspects they were searching for. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
‘Shelter in place' lifted following standoff in Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg residents on Concession Street east between Maple Lane and Tillson Avenue are being asked by police to 'shelter in place' on June 24, 2025. (Source: OPP) OPP in Tillsonburg reported an increased police presence in the east part of the town on Tuesday for a standoff. Residents on Concession Street east between Maple Lane and Tillson Avenue were asked to 'shelter in place.' The incident ended shortly after 6 p.m. when a man surrendered without incident. Police put the man in handcuffs, taking him to an ambulance to be taken to hospital.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
‘Shelter in place' for some Tillsonburg residents
OPP in Tillsonburg are reporting an increased police presence in the east part of the town. Residents on Concession Street east between Maple Lane and Tillson Avenue are being asked to 'shelter in place.' Police have only released that there is an, 'active investigation.' No other details have been made available. More information will be provided as it is announced.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
U.S. Embassy in Qatar warns Americans to shelter in place as country closes airspace amid threat from Iran
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar warned American citizens on Monday to shelter in place, and a few hours later, Qatar's foreign ministry announced the country would be closing its air space temporarily. CBS News has learned that the closure of the airspace was in response to a credible threat. The Reuters and AP news agencies are reporting that explosions have been heard across Doha, the capital. Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar is the largest U.S. base in the Middle East. It was a major staging ground for U.S. military assets during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and President Trump visited troops at the facility just last month. There are some 8,000 U.S. troops based at al-Udeid. "Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice," the embassy said in a notice posted online on Monday. President Donald J. Trump speaks on stage during a tour of the al-Udeid Air Base on May 15, 2025, in Doha, Qatar. Win McNamee/Getty The State Department had earlier warned U.S. citizens around the world to "exercise increased caution," after the U.S. joined Israel's assault on Iran, bombing three key Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday night. Prior to the U.S. strikes, Iran vowed that it would retaliate against the U.S. if it joined the conflict. Qatar's ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement that the country was temporarily suspending "air traffic in the country's airspace, in order to ensure the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors. This is a temporary measure to ensure the safety during the current situation in the region." "The Qatari foreign minister is monitoring the situation closely and is coordinating the assessments with regional and international partners," the foreign ministry said. The U.K. also updated its travel advice Monday, advising its citizens in Qatar to shelter in place. "Following a U.S. security alert for U.S. nationals in Qatar, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that British nationals in Qatar shelter in place until further notice," the U.K. Foreign Office said. A spokesperson for Qatar's ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement that the "advisory from a number of embassies to their citizens do not reflect the existence of specific threats." "The security situation in the country is stable," the statement said, and "the relevant authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are ready to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors." The statement said Qatari officials would "keep the public informed of any developments that require alerts or action." The U.S. has a number of military bases and warships across the Middle East, and about 40,000 military personnel stationed on them.
Sky News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News
Israel-Iran live: Iran asks Putin for help at Kremlin meeting; watch our live Q&A on what happens next after US strikes
16:47:00 Qatar shuts airspace temporarily after US and UK warnings We've reported today that both the US and UK have warned its citizens in Qatar to shelter in place. The US has said that warning is out of an "abundance of caution", and Qatar had said the advice doesn't reflect the situation. But the Qataris have now temporarily shut down its airspace, the foreign ministry has just confirmed. It added the move has been done to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. This comes as Iran repeated earlier threats to retaliate against the US after strikes on its nuclear sites. 16:22:01 UK confirms RAF flight has evacuated British citizens from Israel Foreign Secretary David Lammy has confirmed that an RAF flight evacuated British citizens from Israel to Cyprus today. Speaking to MPs in the House of Commons, he says the group will be brought home "this evening", and more flights will follow. Lammy says a booking portal opened yesterday for those British citizens in Israel who want to leave. Going forward, he says those with the "greatest need" will be prioritised. The foreign secretary again urged people in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to register their presence with the British embassy to receive the latest updates. Sky News understands that the UK's chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, was aboard the flight as he had been in Israel. 16:08:22 UK follows US in telling citizens in Qatar to 'shelter in place' The UK's Foreign Office has followed the American example by telling British citizens in Qatar to "shelter in place". Earlier, the US issued the same warning to Americans in Qatar. Qatar's foreign ministry insisted the advice did not reflect the situation in the country. The Foreign Office said: "Following a US security alert for US nationals in Qatar, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that British nationals in Qatar shelter in place until further notice. "Follow instructions from local authorities." Further updates will be issued as the situation develops, the Foreign Office added. 15:55:01 Iran could attack American forces 'soon', sources tell Reuters The US believes Iran could carry out retaliatory attacks targeting American forces in the Middle East soon, two US officials have told Reuters. One of the officials said the attack could happen within the next day or two. But the sources also told Reuters that Washington was looking for a diplomatic resolution. Trump's intervention over the weekend has raised fears of an escalation in the region. While Trump repeatedly said on the presidential campaign trail last year that the US should not be involved in what he called "forever wars", over the weekend the US struck three nuclear sites in Iran. Trump then warned against retaliation by Iran, saying it would be "met with force far greater than what was witnessed" over the weekend. 15:42:54 IDF warns Tehran residents to 'stay away' from military areas The IDF has issued a warning to residents in Tehran, telling them to stay away from certain areas in the coming days. In a message on X, the IDF said Israel's army would "continue to strike military targets in the Tehran area". "For your safety, we ask you to stay away from weapons manufacturing plants, military headquarters, and security institutions affiliated with the regime," the IDF said in a statement. 15:38:31 Watch foreign secretary update MPs on Israel-Iran conflict David Lammy, the UK's foreign secretary, is updating MPs now on the Israel-Iran conflict. It comes following weekend strikes by the US on Iranian nuclear sites. You can watch and follow the speech via our Politics Hub - just click below. 15:36:01 US strikes on Iran 'did not violate international law', Rutte says Back to Mark Rutte, who has been taking questions from reporters ahead of the NATO summit. Asked about the US strikes on Iran over the weekend, he has said America did not violate international law. Trump said over the weekend that the strikes caused "monumental damage". However, the scale of the destruction is not yet clear. 15:20:01 Watch: Will Putin step in to support Iran? As we've been reporting, Iran's foreign minister met Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin earlier today. Abbas Araghchi brought Putin a letter from Iran's supreme leader, asking for more help from Russia after the attacks by Israel and the US. The Kremlin described it as a good meeting. But prior to the visit, sources in Iran suggested they had hoped for more support from Russia. Ivor Bennett, our Moscow correspondent, explains the background to the Russian-Iranian relationship, and what Putin is likely to do next.
