US President Donald Trump promised every adult American citizen USD 5,000 if Republicans keep control of both chambers of Congress, telling a midterm rally in Wasilla, Alaska, that tariff revenue would pay for it. (Pics/AFP)

French President Emmanuel Macron backed a proposal for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member as he and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to deepen strategic ties spanning space, defence, energy and business. (Pics/AFP)