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North Korea’s spy satellite launch ends in failure

State media in Pyongyang said the projectile had serious defects but a second attempt would be made as soon as possible.

The failed launch of a military spy satellite by North Korea has caused alarm in Japan and South Korea, with both countries briefly issuing alerts to millions of residents.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to Tuesday's drone attacks on the capital Moscow, accusing Ukraine of trying to frighten Russians.

And Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is in China, on his first trip to the world's second largest economy in over three years.

50 minutes

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  • Wed 31 May 202304:06GMT