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South Korea: Russian and Chinese planes in our air defense zone

South Korea says more than ten Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew into South Korea's air defense zone on Saturday, AFP reports.

South Korea sent its own fighter jets, after which the Chinese and Russian planes left the area. The plane never entered South Korean airspace, according to the South Korean military.

According to China's Defense Ministry, the flight was part of a "strategic patrol."

if the US "repeats aggression."

Celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States
Power outage and ice cream shortage as Trump's big fair opens

The White House's big fair in Washington on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States, The Great American State Fair, has gotten off to a shaky start, American media reports. The event has been hit by recurring power outages, which has led to a shortage of ice cream in the heat, the Washington Post writes.

Even one of the big attractions, a Ferris wheel, has had problems.

– The entire event is behind schedule, says a person who works with the fair.

Although the aim is to showcase the entire country, at least ten states and territories have refused to send any representation, citing, among other things, that it is too expensive. As a result, several exhibition booths are empty, writes USA Today.

Several visitors are still satisfied, despite the problems.

– I love going around and seeing what the different states have to offer. We are blessed to live in this country, says Michelle Catan from New York. 

The mid-term elections in the USA
Clear: Dan Sullivan meets Dan Sullivan in Alaska

In many states, the preparations are currently underway for the Republican primary elections for this fall's congressional elections. But in Alaska, an unusual conflict has arisen over the names of two of the candidates: both are named Dan Sullivan.

Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan was suddenly challenged by another Dan Sullivan. The senator accused his rival of running to confuse and mislead voters.

The challenger was removed from the ballot by the Alaska Election Commission, which agreed with the senator, but now a judge has ruled that Dan Sullivan number two is fully eligible to run in the election. 

Political situation in Rwanda
The king is dead – but his cows are treated royally in Rwanda

The monarchy in Rwanda was abolished in the early 1960s, but the royal cows are still treated as dignitaries, writes AP.

The animals live in the royal residence, which is now a museum, and are courted with poetry and songs.

– You have beautiful horns. Move your head so we can see your beautiful neck and body. You are the most beautiful of cows, sings one of the cowkeepers.

Inyambo cows have long been associated with wealth and power in East Africa, and today the royal herd is one of the country's most important tourist attractions.