US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology

The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.

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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

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Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?

Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans

Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

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Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

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Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death

Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.

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