With the funding deal due to expire at the end of January, Americans are saving up to cope with no income again.
At least four dead after migrant boats sink in Mediterranean
The Libyan Red Crescent says two boats carrying nearly 100 migrants attempting to reach Europe capsized.
Nine injured after car rams into crowd at Australia demolition derby
The car was taking part in the race in New South Wales when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, police said.
My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit – so she was locked up and put in a coma
Marina’s mother was held against her will in a convent in 1960s Spain under Franco’s regime.
Why India caps pollution reading at 500 when the air is far more toxic
India’s air quality framework hasn’t been comprehensively revised since 2009 and needs an update, say experts.
Thousands protest against government in Mexico over violent crime
The protest comes weeks after the murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan.
The US will help South Korea build nuclear ‘attack’ submarines – here’s what that means
The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal
State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says.
DR Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace in Qatar
Building on previous deals it covers humanitarian access, the return of displaced people and more.
Driver released after deadly Stockholm bus crash
Police are still investigating the circumstances but said there is no reason to think the crash was intentional.


