The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.
Nearly 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes
Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world’s tallest mountain, Chinese state media reports.
Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace
Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.
Eyes on Egypt ahead of crucial Gaza peace talks
Strikes have continued in Gaza as mediators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.
Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail
An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.
Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail
An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.
Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes western Ukraine
Ukraine’s neighbour Poland and Nato scrambled fighter jets to ensure the safety of Polish airspace.
Watch: Pets around the world blessed for Feast of Saint Francis
Dogs, cats and even a rooster were blessed in celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi.
‘I have everything to ruin you’ – BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys
The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.
How the US got left behind in the global electric car race
Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.


