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US calls Montana balloon ‘a clear violation of sovereignty’ and dismisses China’s claims it is not a spy ship

Pentagon refutes China claim that balloon is civilian airship diverted by wind

The Independent UK

China says it is looking into spy balloon in US airspace: ‘Speculation and hype not conducive’

‘China has no intention of violating the territory and airspace of any sovereign country’

The Independent UK

Suspected Chinese spy balloon over the US: What we know

Washington (AFP) - A large Chinese spy balloon has been detected high above the continental United States, according to the Pentagon.

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First Thing: police killings will continue until system changes, grieving family says

Tyre Nichols’ death reopens wounds felt by family of Steven Askew, who died 10 years ago at hands of Memphis police. Plus, wave of ‘sushi terrorism’ grips Japan

The Guardian - UK

Chinese Spy Balloon Flies over the United States, Pentagon Says

A Chinese spy balloon has been flying over the United States for a couple of days, US officials said on Thursday, in what would be a brazen act just days ahead of a planned trip to Beijing by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Fighter jets were mobilized but military…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken postpones China trip after ‘spy balloon’ discovery

Fighter jets were mobilised and military leaders considered shooting down the balloon over Montana, which China has said is for weather research

Evening Standard

'Chinese spy balloon' sparks concern after flying over sensitive sites in the US

A possible Chinese spy balloon has been spotted flying over the United States which is being tracked by its military with the Pentagon choosing against shooting it down due to risk to life

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Spy balloons: what are they and why are they still being used?

The idea emerged during the French revolutionary wars, so what is their appeal now, in the age of the satellite?

The Guardian - AU

Chinese spy balloon – live: Beijing mocks US ‘hype’ over airship incident

Pentagon says a second Chinese spy balloon has been spotted moving across Latin America

The Independent UK

China spy balloon - live: Canada spots high-altitude surveillance balloon after US military

Canadian government taking steps to ensure the security of its airspace, officials say

The Independent UK

Suspected Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US, says Pentagon

Brigadier General Patrick Ryder says it 'does not present a military or physical threat to people on the ground'

Wales Online

Pentagon is tracking a Chinese spy balloon lingering over the western US

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is tracking a Chinese surveillance balloon that’s lingering at high altitude over the western U.S., home to sensitive sites including nuclear-missile silos, Defense Department officials said Thursday.

Tribune News Service

US to send Ukraine Boeing’s ground-launched, GPS-guided bombs

A new ground-launched, bomb-tipped rocket to be ordered from Boeing Co. will be part of the latest package of US.` arms for Ukraine that will be announced Friday by the White House and Pentagon, officials said.

Tribune News Service

Everything we know about ‘Chinese spy balloon’ found hovering above northern US

White House has so far decided against shooting down balloon over Montana

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Could the China ‘spy’ balloon be linked to Montana’s nuclear missile sites

150 warheads located at Malmstrom Air Force Base

Tribune News Service

Pentagon is tracking a Chinese spy balloon hovering over Montana

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is tracking a Chinese surveillance balloon that’s hovering over U.S. territory and believes it poses no military threat, Defense Department officials said Thursday.

Al Jazeera

US alleges Chinese spy balloon flew over sensitive military sites

The US says spy balloon flying over its airspace to collect sensitive information, as China says it’s verifying claims.

France 24

Pentagon monitoring suspected Chinese spy balloon in US airspace

The Pentagon said Thursday it was tracking a Chinese spy balloon flying high over the United States, just days ahead of a rare visit to Beijing by the top US diplomat.

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The Guardian - UK

Pentagon says it is monitoring Chinese spy balloon spotted flying over US

Officials say balloon has been watched for a few days but decided not to shoot it down for safety reasons

The Independent UK

Giant ‘Chinese spy balloon’ discovered hovering high above northern US

Military ‘acted immediately’ to protect sensitive information

The Independent UK

China spy balloon - live: American military detects high-altitude surveillance balloon hovering over US

Pentagon has been tracking the Chinese balloon for several days as it travelled over the northern United States

WEKU

China says it is looking into the report of a spy balloon over U.S. airspace

The balloon has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days, The Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of harm for people on the ground, officials said.

Reuters

Blinken postpones China trip over 'unacceptable' Chinese spy balloon

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a visit to China that had been expected to start on Friday after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was tracked flying across the United States in what Washington called a "clear violation" of U.S. sovereignty.

The Independent UK

Pentagon: Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US

The U.S. says it is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days

The Independent UK

US releases Guantanamo prisoner once tortured at CIA sites

A onetime al-Qaida courier has been released after serving more than 16 years at the Guantanamo Bay detention center and enduring torture at clandestine overseas CIA sites

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