Thousands in Philippines protest corruption, demand return of stolen funds : NPR

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption, demand return of stolen funds : NPR

Protesters destroy an effigy of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during an anti-corruption rally in Manila, Philippines on, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Aaron Favila/AP hide caption toggle caption Aaron Favila/AP MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of demonstrators including from the Roman Catholic church clergy protested in the Philippines on Sunday, calling for the swift prosecution of […]

Senate Democrats defend breaking ranks to end shutdown as Mike Johnson signals speedy House return - US politics live | US federal government shutdown 2025

Senate Democrats defend breaking ranks to end shutdown as Mike Johnson signals speedy House return – US politics live | US federal government shutdown 2025

‘It’s the opening of an opportunity,’ say Senate Democrats who broke ranks to end government shutdown The eight Democratic and Independent senators who broke ranks with the party to advance a bill that would end the government shutdown – the longest in US history – have defended their decisions amid furor from their party and base. […]