It will need to be approved by the House and then signed into law by the president before the government can reopen.
New ‘Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns found in Australia
The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.
Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over £5bn Bitcoin stash
Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.
British journalist to be freed from US immigration detention
Sami Hamdi, a British journalist and outspoken critic of Israel, has been in ICE custody for weeks.
Gaddafi’s youngest son released after 10 years in Lebanese detention
The Lebanese authorities seized Mr Gaddafi, now 49, in 2015 and held him without trial.
Gaddafi’s youngest son released after 10 years in Lebanese detention
The Lebanese authorities seized Mr Gaddafi, now 49, in 2015 and held him without trial.
Syria to join US-led coalition to defeat IS group after Trump meeting
Ahmed al-Sharaa, once branded a terrorist by the US, became the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.
Ros Atkins on… the BBC resignations
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the resignations of BBC bosses – and how this crisis didn’t come out of nowhere.
Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to follow
The country hasn’t been able to curb an outbreak of more than 5,000 cases over the last year, while US cases are at a 33-year high.
Nord Stream suspect accuses Italy of pressure to confess
Serhiy Kuznetsov is wanted in Germany over the 2022 attack on Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipelines.


