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Federal govt headed into a shutdown; what does it mean and what's next?

When no funding legislation is enacted, federal agencies have to stop all non-essential work and will not send paychecks as long as the shutdown lasts

Tropical storm Ophelia nears landfall on the North Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Ophelia was nearing landfall on the North Carolina coast early Saturday with the potential for damaging winds and dangerous surges of water, the US National Hurricane Centre said.

Chinese govt sentences famed Uyghur scholar to life in prison: Foundation

She disappeared in late 2017 amid a brutal government crackdown aimed at the Uyghurs, a Turkic, predominately Muslim ethnicity native to China's northwest Xinjiang region

Ten Hag questioned about Man United player unrest and transfer dealings

Erik Ten Hag's second season at Manchester United is not going to plan

Premier League: Manchester City star Jack Grealish nears return from injury

Jack Grealish is close to returning from injury and could be involved in Manchester City's game against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, Pep Guardiola said.

Taiwan factory fire leaves at least 5 dead, more than 100 injured

The cause of the fire was under investigation, Chou Chun-mi, magistrate of Pingtung county, said in a Facebook post

Cracks in Western wall of support for Ukraine emerge as they head to polls

In July, Britain's defence minister at the time said Ukraine should show gratitude to the West, after Kyiv renewed its vocal but unsuccessful push to join NATO

8 mummies, pre-Inca objects uncovered while expanding gas network in Peru

He said the company's excavation work to expand its system of gas lines over the last 19 years has produced more than 1,900 archaeological finds of various kinds, including mummies

Yemen's southern leader renews calls for separate state at United Nations

"We are asking for the return of the southern state, with complete sovereignty, and this will happen through beginning negotiations with the Houthis and the negotiations will be, surely, long"

Britain uses UN speech to show want to be a leader on how world handles AI

The EU this year passed pioneering regulations that set requirements and controls based on the level of risk that any given AI system poses, from low to unacceptable

Mexican president wants to meet with Biden on migration, drug trafficking

In the past, Abbott has tightened border truck inspections and strung a series of floating barriers in the Rio Grande to try to deter migrants

Gun violence is the ultimate 'superstorm': Biden as he announces new effort

But the office is limited in what it can do. In order to tighten restrictions or pass a ban on so-called "assault weapons", as Biden repeatedly called for

US, China launch financial working groups with aim of easing tensions

Led by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Vice Premier He Lifeng, the working groups will be divided into economic and financial segments

Strikes against automakers spread to nearly 38 locations in 20 states

Ford was spared additional strikes because the company has met some of the union's demands during negotiations over the past week, said UAW President Shawn Fain

Ukrainian missile strikes headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet

The Russian Defence Ministry initially said one servicemember was killed but then issued a subsequent statement saying he was missing following the attack in the port city of Sevastopol

Allegation of India link in Sikh killing based on intelligence: Official

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation first reported details of the intelligence

Kim presents steps to boost Russia ties as US, Seoul warn on weapons deals

Kim underscored the need to expand bilateral cooperation in every field, making a substantial contribution to the promotion of the well-being of the people of the two countries, KCNA said

Zelenskyy visits Canada for first time since war, seeks to shore up support

Zelenskyy was scheduled to arrive at Ottawa's airport late Thursday after meeting with US President Joe Biden and lawmakers in Washington, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office said

Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro denies proposing coup to military leaders

Bolsonaro's legal team also said that he did not take any action that violated the law during his 2019-2022 administration

Russia calls temporary halt to gas, diesel fuel exports to stabilise prices

Russia has announced a ban on exports of gasoline and diesel fuel, aiming to stabilise rising domestic prices and improve the country's fuel supply.