Trump seeks to scrap $5 billion in foreign aid

Trump withdraws Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

• 4:22 PM

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US President Donald Trump has terminated Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, the former vice president and his rival in the 2024 election, officials said Friday. The move comes as Harris prepares to go on a book tour this fall to promote her acc

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Corruption scandal threatens Argentina’s right-wing President Milei and his influential sister

• 4:20 PM

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Protesters pelted Argentina’s President Javier Milei with stones on Wednesday after audio recordings leaked by the press suggest that Milei and his influential sister Karina were involved in embezzling public funds from the National Disability Agency. Pr

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Trump seeks to scrap $5 billion in foreign aid

• 2:51 PM

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US President Donald Trump is seeking to claw back $5 billion in congressionally-approved funding for foreign aid programmes – a move that is likely to spur backlash from Democrats and increase the likelihood of a government shutdown.

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33 Colombian soldiers freed after 'kidnapping' in guerrilla-held Amazon

• 5:55 AM

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Dozens of Colombian soldiers reportedly held against their will by villagers in an area of the Amazon known for its extensive drug crops were released Thursday, the country's Ombudsman's office said. Government forces continue to clash with armed groups

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What the media got wrong about Hurricane Katrina

• 12:47 AM

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This week, FRANCE 24's media show looks at Hurricane Katrina and the press. Print and broadcast media are running special coverage marking the 20th anniversary of the disaster. There are also at least eight new documentaries, including separate projects

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