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Furloughs for 750,000 workers, frozen loans and a £2.6B weekly economic drag—this shutdown hits home. From cancelled weddings to closed parks, here's how it's disrupting everyday life.

Renowned primatologist Dame Jane Goodall has died at 91. Read about her revolutionary chimpanzee discoveries, STEM legacy, and climate change warnings.

ESA spacecraft orbiting Mars and monitoring the Sun are stepping in to track 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar comet hidden behind the Sun until December 2025, offering scientists a once-in-a-lifetime research opportunity.

Munich police lifted a major security alert near Oktoberfest after explosions and gunfire reports sparked panic, leaving one dead and one injured, but officials stress no ongoing threat to festival visitors.

Connecticut marketing manager Christina Derevjanik becomes Wheel of Fortune's biggest winner ever, claiming $1,035,155 in Ryan Seacrest's first million-dollar moment as host.

The Trump administration has moved to reopen DACA to new applicants for the first time in four years, but the fate of the programme still hinges on a Texas judge's approval amid ongoing legal battles.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered combat roles to adopt the 'highest male standard' for physical fitness, a move critics warn could sideline women and dismantle decades of progress on military integration.

Donald Trump sparked laughter in the Oval Office after cracking a COVID-19 joke when Secretary Kennedy sneezed during a meeting. The remark has drawn both chuckles and criticism online.

Platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram have all faced criticism in recent years for failing to stop disturbing livestreams.

Idris Nechirvan Barzani's Rwanga Foundation is driving grassroots sustainability in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, empowering communities and reshaping regional dynamics.

Panic at sea as 71 passengers fall sick with norovirus on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas — outbreak sparks lockdown fears and questions over who's really to blame.

Canada updates US travel warning, highlighting border scrutiny, legal risks, and state restrictions for 2SLGBTQI+ travellers visiting the United States.

US government shuts down after Senate fails to pass funding bill. Trump warns of permanent federal job cuts amid partisan deadlock.

Asia's latest seismic shocks could disrupt global supply chains and cost billions in economic damage

Elon Musk has cancelled Netflix over Dead End: Paranormal Park, claiming the show pushes transgender themes on children as young as seven. Here's what happened.

TrumpRx will slash US drug prices by up to 85% under a new deal with Pfizer, bringing costs in line with other nations and boosting US investment.

Watch 10 shocking videos from the Philippines earthquake as collapsed buildings, injuries and rising death toll highlight the scale of devastation.

Pete Hegseth slams 'fat generals' in fiery speech, ordering daily PT, stricter standards and biannual tests to restore combat readiness in the US military.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu, Philippines, killing at least 26 and injuring as rescuers race to find survivors in collapsed buildings.

Former Wall Street executive Howard Rubin has been indicted on federal sex trafficking charges in New York, accused of running a multimillion-dollar operation that prosecutors say lured women into violent encounters—drawing parallels, but also key differences, with the Jeffrey Epstein case.

NHS England quietly removed controversial first cousin marriage guidance after political backlash, despite knowing about doubled birth defect risks from major Bradford study.

Donald Trump has triggered outrage after sharing a racist AI-generated video of Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, deepening tensions ahead of a government shutdown deadline.

Moms for Liberty chair Beth Bourne sparked fury at a California school board meeting after stripping to a bikini in protest against transgender locker room policies.

South African ambassador Nkosinathi Mthethwa found dead outside Paris Hyatt hotel after sending worrying message to wife; French authorities investigate diplomat's death.

Panic erupts in Cebu as a 6.9 earthquake hits near Bogo City, shaking Leyte, Samar and Negros while raising Big One fears.

Millions of Americans on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see double payments in October and December 2025 but no payment in November, due to the Social Security Administration's scheduling system.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Bogo City, Cebu on September 30, shaking Visayas provinces and sparking panic among residents.

Electronic Arts is set for a record $55bn buyout led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, sparking scrutiny over foreign influence in gaming.

Millions of US government contractors face financial devastation in a looming shutdown, with no guarantee of back pay, exposing a hidden workforce vital to national security and public services.