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Shots ring out at White House gala, Secret Service storms stage and secures Trump
WASHINGTON, April 26 — Shots were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner in Washington on Saturday night, witnesses and AFP reporters confirmed. Loud bangs were heard […]
Trump cancels Pakistan peace mission, says talks with Iran pointless as Hormuz blockade deepens
WASHINGTON, April 26 — US President Donald Trump cancelled his envoys’ trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday, saying there was no point “sitting around talking about […]
The ‘housewives’ did well—Ukraine takes drone know-how abroad
PARIS, April 26 — Like something straight out of a spy movie, lots of cloak and dagger was required before AFP could meet three Ukrainian drone manufacturers on the fringes of […]
AI united Altman and Musk, then drove them apart
NEW YORK, April 26 —  Elon Musk and Sam Altman bonded over artificial intelligence in a project that became OpenAI, but a clash of visions will see the polarising figures […]
Role of women in the Anglican, Catholic Churches
VATICAN CITY, April 25 — A meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the Church of England, will highlight the differences in the treatment […]
Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump’s policies, but less Trump
Republicans shift focus to local issues, play down Trump amid concerns over his approval ratings Rising gas prices and Iran conflict could undermine Republican economic messaging Some Republican strategists question […]
Philippines says 7,674 workers, dependents back since West Asia conflict erupted
MANILA, April 25 — Philippines Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) today said 7,674 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and dependents have returned home since the West Asia crisis broke out nearly […]
US eases sanctions to let Venezuela pay Maduro’s lawyer in narcoterrorism case
Maduro captured in US military raid on Caracas in January Charges against him and his wife include narcoterrorism conspiracy Defence lawyers call restrictions on ‌payments unconstitutional WASHINGTON, April 25 — […]
In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Wednesday Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Syrians at issue Ending TPS among Trump’s actions restricting immigration US government awarded TPS status for humanitarian reasons […]
‘There’s gunfire everywhere’: Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in Mali capital and northern towns, army says
Explosions, gunfire near main army base outside Bamako Attacks reported in multiple northern cities Mali’s military leaders took power after coups in 2020, 2021 BAMAKO, April 25 — Militants staged […]