Government shutdown only hours away in Washington DC
A right-wing revolt has left Congress unable to fund federal agencies before a Saturday midnight deadline.
1970-01-01 08:00
The complicated senate race to replace Diane Feinstein
California Governor Gavin Newsom must appoint a replacement just months before a scheduled primary.
1970-01-01 08:00
A weed hangover? Why Thailand's having second thoughts about decriminalizing cannabis
Opening a cannabis dispensary wasn't always top of the list of Wassaya Iemvijan's ambitions. The former lawyer, from the Thai capital Bangkok, first turned to the plant as a form of "alternative care" to cope with stress and settle her mind.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan conflict: Living in Cairo, longing for Omdurman
The BBC's Mohamed Osman writes about his emotional return after war forced him to flee.
1970-01-01 08:00
Storm Daniel: Greek farmers fear they may never recover
Greek farmers fear for the future as crops, orchards and herds of animals were lost in Storm Daniel.
1970-01-01 08:00
US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise
In response to the "current situation", the UK sends troops to join Nato peacekeepers Kfor in Kosovo.
1970-01-01 08:00
Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis charged with 1996 murder of rapper
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is accused of planning the rapper's shooting after decades of mystery.
1970-01-01 08:00
The consequences of powerful politicians refusing to let go
As Americans approach the second straight presidential election in which they are on course to be offered two candidates who both would be the oldest president ever elected, everyone should take note of the as-yet unknown repercussions caused by the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
1970-01-01 08:00
Aerosmith postpones all tour dates for 2023 as Steven Tyler suffers fractured larynx
Aerosmith have postponed all of their 2023 tour dates as Steven Tyler has suffered a fractured larynx, just weeks after it was thought they would be back on the road by October
1970-01-01 08:00
Dianne Feinstein: Trailblazing Senator dies aged 90
The California senator served for more than three decades and broke new ground for women in US politics.
1970-01-01 08:00
IMPACT vs. VELOCITY: Inaugural Nerfball competition sees high-profile stars chart new path
The official launchpad event for Nerfball, the new team sport from Hasbro, featured intense competition from elite high school and college athletes.
1970-01-01 08:00