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  "id": 9900573,
  "title": "US investigating how sensitive F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong ended up in China's hands - report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/us-investigating-how-sensitive-f-35-parts-diverted-to-hong-kong-ended",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T04:01:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-909754"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A shipment of potentially sensitive F-35 stealth fighter components was diverted to Hong Kong while en route from Australia to the US, with the parts later taken possession of by Chinese authorities, according to reports. The components, which include an F-35 cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door, were coated with radar-absorbing material to enhance the fighter's stealth capabilities. Congressional committees are investigating the incident, with lawmakers expressing concerns about China's ongoing efforts to obtain information about US military technology, particularly in relation to the F-35 program.",
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        "published": "2026-09-24T23:38:03.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/hong-kong-teacher-jailed-for-3-years-for-molesting-pupil-during-free",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}