Washington, United States, May 8, 2026 (AFP) - Is there anybody out there? Pentagon releases secret UFO files

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2026-05-08

The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects -- some dating back to the 1940s -- fanning speculation over whether alien life exists. Reports of flying saucers and discs, and a sighting of a "Lord of the Rings" glowing orange orb, are among incidents in the files, which are from the FBI, State Department and NASA in addition to the Pentagon. Interest in UFOs has been re......

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