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Mexican ‘drone invasion’ claim creates buzz in Texas
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» HOUSTON - The closure of a Texas airport triggered conflicting explanations Wednesday, as the government claimed an incursion by Mexican cartel drones but lawmakers and media reports suggested the Pentagon’s use of anti-drone technology was to blame.
Protesters out in force for anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies across US
AFP, Published on 19/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Huge crowds took to the streets Saturday in all 50 US states to vent their anger over President Donald Trump's hardline policies at "No Kings" protests that Republicans ridiculed as "Hate America" rallies.
Tens of thousands rally against Hungary PM Orban's media spending
AFP, Published on 22/09/2025
» BUDAPEST - Tens of thousands demonstrated Sunday in Budapest, accusing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of spending taxpayers' money on campaigns to mislead voters and inflame hatred for political gain.
Thousands protest in London over Trump UK visit
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» LONDON - Armed with signs and shouting slogans, thousands of anti-Donald Trump protesters descended Wednesday on central London to decry the US president's unprecedented second state visit to the UK.
France's military pigeons race in memory of brave predecessors
AFP, Published on 14/07/2025
» MONT VALéRIEN (FRANCE) - These days, French military pigeon number 193-529 is no longer needed to carry tiny messages during war-time communication blackouts.
Trump to sign 'big, beautiful' bill on US Independence Day
AFP, Published on 04/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump will sign his flagship tax and spending bill Friday in a pomp-laden Independence Day ceremony featuring fireworks and a flypast by the type of stealth bomber that bombed Iran.
Trump wins major victory as flagship bill passes Congress
AFP, Published on 04/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Thursday secured a major political victory when Congress narrowly passed his flagship tax and spending bill, cementing his radical second-term agenda and boosting funds for his anti-immigration drive.
Make-or-break vote on Trump tax bill imminent
AFP, Published on 03/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US lawmakers are gearing up for a final vote on Donald Trump’s marquee tax and spending bill on Thursday after a bruising day of Republican infighting that threatened to derail the centrepiece of the president’s domestic agenda.
Balloon crash in Brazil kills eight people
News Agencies, Published on 21/06/2025
» SAO PAULO - At least eight people were killed after a hot-air balloon carrying 21 passengers crashed on Saturday in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, local and state officials said.
Trump set for huge US military parade amid 'No Kings' protests
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will preside over a huge military parade in Washington on his 79th birthday Saturday, as nationwide protests rejecting his brand of politics underscore deep divisions over his second term.