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US judge orders partial release of papers used to justify Trump search

The order means the public could soon learn at least some additional details about what led FBI officials to search Mar-a-Lago on 8 August.

Art

Meet Laurent Piron: The World Magic Champion who can make paper dance

A small ball of paper that comes to life, twirls and can be tamed: this is the poetic trick that earned Belgian Laurent Piron the title of World Magic Champion. But where did Piron learn his craft?

Tech News

The US Space Force is deploying robot dogs to patrol its stations

The four-legged robots - which have been called dystopian by detractors - have been successfully trialled as patrol dogs at Cape Canaveral.

Experiences

World Dog Surfing Championships sees some very good boys hit the waves

The annual World Dog Surfing Championships returned to Pacifica, California where dozens of pooches hit the waves with their owners for a chance to win the title.

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Tech News

HIMARS: The high-tech rocket system the US is sending to Ukraine

Ukraine will receive more HIMARS in the US' latest military aid package. But what are these high-tech rocket systems and how important are they?

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The March of the Penguins at San Francisco Zoo

It is one of the most popular events at the San Francisco Zoo. The year's new batch of penguin chicks waddle their way past hundreds of excited guests, before ceremoniously taking their first swim at their new home on Penguin Island.

Nature

99% of sea turtles are now born female due to extreme heatwaves

Sea turtles are already under threat in the USA. With heatwaves increasing the temperature of the sand where turtles lay their eggs, scientists say they have seen no male turtle babies in 4 years.

Taiwan

China's military drills around Taiwan are a 'significant escalation'

Beijing's show of strength came after Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, visited Taiwan.

Culture news

The Marilyn Monroe you may not know

Sixty years after the passing of Marilyn Monroe, here are six lesser-known facts about the iconic Hollywood star.

Taiwan

Why has Pelosi's surprise trip to Taiwan attracted so much attention?

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday in the wake of heightened tensions with China. Beijing claims ownership of the self-ruled island and has responded with multiple military drills in zones surrounding Taiwan in retaliation.

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Buildings destroyed after the "Mckinney" fire in California

In recent days, a wildfire has ravaged the Klamath National Forest in California, destroying most of the homes in the area.

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Kentucky flood victims evacuated by helicopter

Helicopters have been deployed to rescue residents in the US state of Kentucky as the death toll from flooding rose to 37 on Monday.

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Fast moving McKinney fire burns forest in US

A state of emergency has been declared in California as wildfires ravage the Klamath National Forest.

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New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning kicks off

Colorful balloons fill the skies over New Jersey as the 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning kicks off.

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Korea's Kim greets veterans on 'Victory Day' armistice anniversary

Korea's Kim greets veterans on 'Victory Day' armistice anniversary.

USA

Biden: US economy 'on the right track' despite recession fears

US president Joe Biden has said his country is "on the right track", despite its economy shrinking for the second quarter in a row.

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USA: Oak fire rages near Yosemite National Park

A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park broke out Friday afternoon and prompted numerous evacuations.

Tech News

US successfully tests ‘air-breathing’ hypersonic weapon

The weapon can travel at more than five times the speed of sound, change trajectory after launch and evade radar detection.

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Flash flood gushes down Pipeline Fire burn scar in Arizona

Water swept through the Pipeline Fire burn scar near Flagstaff, Arizona, as flash flooding remained a threat on Saturday, July 16.

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Latest SpaceX flight is Falcon 9 31st mission

Another round of SpaceX Starlink satellites were launched into space on Sunday.

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