An end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history inches closer to the finish line. The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire is stalled and reconstruction work is likely to be limited to the Israel-controlled area. And a billion people take part in the world's biggest shopping event as China marks ‘Singles' Day’.
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Sep 2025
Shutdown talks, Gaza peace plan, lumber tariffs & more
With negotiations stalling yesterday, the government is set to shutdown in less than 24 hours. The US and Israel have a peace plan for Gaza, but Hamas hasn’t responded yet. New tariffs have been announced on lumber and other wooden products. A judge has ruled on the job cuts at V ... Show More
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Sep 2025
Shutdown looms, Trump-Pfizer deal, tropical traffic jam & more
We begin with a crucial, last-minute vote that could decide whether the government will shut down tonight. Hamas is under a tight deadline to review a new US peace plan. We have updates on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Trump announced new efforts to lower drug ... Show More
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