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Democratic and Republican leaders remain far apart on how to end the partial shutdown of the US government as another day of voting approaches on Monday. In separate Sunday interviews with NBC’s Meet the Press, the House’s top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries and its Republican leader Mike Johnson each blamed the other’s party for the continued…

BBC Evan Boettler’s parents describe him as a bright, funny teenager who loved to fish, play sport and hunt “I have your nudes and everything needed to ruin your life”. This chilling message was received on social media by US teenager Evan Boettler, from someone he had previously believed to be a young girl –…

Rescue efforts are under way in the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest where a snowstorm has trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media. Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to clear out snow blocking access to the area which…

All eyes are on Egypt as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel on the war in Gaza are set to begin on Monday, with the US and Israel pushing for the swift release of hostages. The talks come after Hamas agreed to some parts of a 20-point US peace plan, including releasing hostages and handing…

Seven al-Shabab militants who attacked a high-security prison in Somalia’s capital have all been killed, the country’s government has said. A huge explosion and gunfire were heard coming from Godka Jilicow – a detention centre that holds al-Shabab militants – in Mogadishu on Saturday evening. In a statement, al-Shabab said it released “all the Muslim…

Reuters Polish jets were deployed overnight as Russian strikes targeted Ukrainian areas close to Poland (file photo) Russia pounded Ukraine with missile and drone attacks overnight on Saturday and into Sunday morning, focusing on the major western city of Lviv. Ukraine’s neighbour Poland scrambled fighter jets in order to ensure the safety of Polish airspace,…

Watch: “I’m not afraid”, says James Comey after indictment An FBI agent has reportedly been suspended because they refused to participate in a “perp walk” of the bureau’s former director James Comey, US media reports. The agent was suspended for insubordination, according to the BBC’s news partner CBS, after the agent found the plan to…

Dogs, cats, tortoises and even a rooster were blessed on 4 October, in celebrations to mark the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Churches around the world hold special services every year to honour of the patron saint of animals, and many parishioners bring their pets and livestock along. Source link

Reuters The elections are the first in Syria since Ahmed al-Sharaa ousted Bashar al-Assad last December Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections on Sunday since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, amid concerns over inclusivity and successive delays. There will be no direct vote for the People’s Assembly, which will be responsible for legislation during…

Mark PoyntingClimate and science reporter, BBC News BBC When Matthias Huss first visited Rhône Glacier in Switzerland 35 years ago, the ice was just a short walk from where his parents would park the car. “When I first stepped onto the ice… there [was] a special feeling of eternity,” says Matthias. Today, the ice is…