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White House warns of chaos at US airports as shutdown drags
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's administration sounded the alarm on Thursday over potential turmoil at airports as the government shutdown threatens to drag into November, warning of ruined holiday plans for millions of Americans.
Verstappen makes clear he is gunning for a fifth world title
AFP, Published on 20/10/2025
» AUSTIN - Max Verstappen made it clear that he is chasing a spectacular fifth world title after reeling off his third win in four races with a masterclass in Sunday's sizzling United States Grand Prix.
US singer Billy Joel to sell off motorcycles due to health condition
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» NEW YORK - US pop great Billy Joel will auction the motorcycle collection he maintains in New York state after being diagnosed with a brain condition that forced him to cancel a planned tour, his management said Wednesday.
UK arrests 200 backing banned pro-Palestine group
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» LONDON - Police in London arrested at least 200 people on Saturday for supporting Palestine Action at the latest and largest protest backing the group since the government banned it last month under anti-terror laws.
Brazilian judge places ex-president Bolsonaro under house arrest
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» BRASíLIA - A Brazilian judge on Monday placed former president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest for breaking a social media ban, escalating a dramatic standoff between the court and the far-right politician accused of plotting a coup.
At Trump-themed Texas burger joint, diners eating it up
AFP, Published on 24/04/2025
» BELLVILLE, Texas - It is lunchtime at Trump Burger and diners are enjoying fast food and the frenetic first 100 days of their president’s second term.
Verstappen out to silence McLaren in battle of Bahrain
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» SAKHIR — McLaren's Lando Norris holds a wafer-thin advantage over four-time world champion Max Verstappen going into this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix.
Ferrari despair, Lawson axe, upbeat Albon: Chinese GP talking points
AFP, Published on 24/03/2025
» SHANGHAI - Oscar Piastri led a McLaren one-two from Lando Norris in the Chinese Grand Prix after an action-packed weekend where Lewis Hamilton won the first Saturday sprint of the season and then had a shock disqualification Sunday, along with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc and Alpine's Pierre Gasly.
Piastri hails 'mega' McLaren as both Ferraris disqualified at Chinese GP
AFP, Published on 23/03/2025
» SHANGHAI - Oscar Piastri hailed his "mega" McLaren after winning a Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday later overshadowed by the disqualifications of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for technical infringements.
BBC celebrates 100 years of 'poetic' shipping forecast
AFP, Published on 01/01/2025
» LONDON - The BBC on Wednesday celebrates 100 years of a weather forecast for sailors in British waters that has inspired musicians and poets and become an immovable fixture on UK radio.