US fighter jet takes down flying object over Canada

US President Joe Biden and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

US President Joe Biden and Canada’s Justin Trudeau Source: AAP

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A fighter jet has shot down a cylindrical object over Canada, heightening concern after a Chinese spying balloon was identified a week ago in the air.

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