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U.S. fighters shoot down Chinese spy balloon – now what?

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U.S. military fighter aircraft shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon as it floated off the coast of South Carolina on Saturday, drawing to a close a dramatic saga that shone a spotlight on worsening Sino-U.S. relations.

“We successfully took it down, and I want to compliment our aviators who did it,” President Joe Biden said.

Biden said he had issued an order on Wednesday to take down the balloon, but the Pentagon had recommended waiting until it could be done over open water to safeguard civilians from debris crashing down to Earth from thousands of feet (meters) above commercial air traffic.

China has mounted “the largest intelligence operation in the history of the human race” against the US and Australia, a former top US intelligence official has warned, as the US military shot down a Chinese spy balloon as it neared the Atlantic coast above the Carolinas.

Multiple fighter and refueling aircraft were involved in the mission, but only one — an F-22 fighter jet from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia — took the shot at 2:39 p.m. (1939 GMT), using a single AIM-9X supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-air missile, a senior U.S. military official said.

The balloon was shot down about six nautical miles off the U.S. coast, over relatively shallow water, potentially aiding efforts to recover key elements of the Chinese surveillance equipment among the debris in the coming days, officials said.

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Britain’s goals for Trump’s state visit revealed

Britain seeks trade deal improvements and economic confidence during Trump’s state visit amid domestic challenges

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Britain seeks trade deal improvements and economic confidence during Trump’s state visit amid domestic challenges

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– Trump’s UK visit aims to secure multi-billion dollar investments, boosting the British economy and job creation.
– The UK seeks to finalise trade deals, including tariff reductions vital for the steel industry.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK is expected to yield significant business advantages, providing a boost to the British government.
Companies like BlackRock, Alphabet, and Blackstone are anticipated to announce multi-billion dollar investments in UK assets, aiming to strengthen economic ties and foster job creation.Banner

The UK government, facing criticism over recent tax increases affecting business sentiment, hopes Trump’s visit will help solidify their ongoing trade deal.

Discussions are set to take place at Chequers, with both leaders potentially addressing the incomplete aspects of the existing agreements.

Trump has indicated a willingness to assist in improving the trade terms.

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One prominent issue involves steel and aluminium tariffs, with the UK advocating for a reduction to zero from the current 25%.

The situation is critical for Britain’s steel industry, which has faced significant challenges in recent years. Heightened confidence from the visit could positively impact the UK’s political landscape and international relations.


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ABC journalist slapped down by Pres Trump

Trump rebukes ABC’s John Lyons for media questioning, vows to address “bad tone” with Australia’s PM Albanese. #DonaldTrump #ABCNews

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Trump rebukes ABC’s John Lyons for media questioning, vows to address “bad tone” with Australia’s PM Albanese. #DonaldTrump #ABCNews


A tense moment unfolded outside the White House when President Donald Trump accused veteran ABC journalist John Lyons of waging a “war on the media”.

Lyons, ABC’s Americas editor, questioned the president for the broadcaster’s Four Corners programme. While Trump initially deflected, claiming his children were running his businesses, the questioning drew an angry response when Lyons pressed on whether it was appropriate for a president to be so tied to business activity.

Trump snapped back, accusing the reporter of “hurting Australia” with his tone and promising to raise the issue with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during their upcoming meeting. “You set a very bad tone,” Trump told Lyons, “you can set a nicer tone.”

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Charlie Kirk has sparked a worldwide response

“Global vigils and rallies unite in grief as crowds chant ‘We are Charlie Kirk,’ sparking a conservative activism wave.”

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“Global vigils and rallies unite in grief as crowds chant ‘We are Charlie Kirk,’ sparking a conservative activism wave.”


The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sparked a worldwide response, with vigils and rallies stretching from London to Seoul and Canberra. Crowds are chanting “We are Charlie Kirk,” turning grief into a unifying rallying cry.

In Seoul, thousands marched through the streets, echoing the same words shouted in London’s Whitehall just days earlier. The scale of these gatherings has transformed a tragedy into a movement that crosses borders and cultures.

Supporters say this is more than mourning. It is about carrying forward Kirk’s vision. His death has ignited a global wave of conservative activism that shows no sign of slowing.

#CharlieKirk #WeAreCharlieKirk #TickerNews


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