Trump calls for giving healthcare money ‘directly to the people’ as shutdown talks drag on
Trump suggests redirecting federal healthcare fundsHealthcare subsidies are at the heart of shutdown disputeGovernment shutdown is well into…
Tornado in southern Brazil kills six, injures hundreds
Nov 8 (Reuters) – A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state…
As Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in Southeast Asia, scientists say rising temperatures are to blame
Kalmaegi’s destruction coincides with global climate talks in BrazilWarmer sea temperatures linked to stronger typhoons, scientists sayBack-to-back storms…
Taiwan vice president makes rare trip to Europe for parliament speech
TAIPEI, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim made an unusual visit to Belgium on Friday…
Crew of fatal UPS cargo flight tried to control aircraft before crash, NTSB says
Item 1 of 2 A drone view of the crash site next to a runway at the Muhammad…
Lukoil operations face fallout from Trump sanctions, Gunvor drops bid
Gunvor withdrew its bid for Lukoil’s foreign assets on ThursdayMoldova requests exemption from US sanctionsBulgarian parliament passes law…
Nearly 100 people abducted or disappeared in Syria since January, says UN
GENEVA, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Nearly 100 people have been recorded as abducted or disappeared in Syria since…
Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
MANILA, Nov 8 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges of up to five…
James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix, dead at 97
Nov 7 (Reuters) – James D. Watson, the brilliant but controversial American biologist whose 1953 discovery of the…
US Senate rejects bill to restore federal worker pay, remains at odds over shutdown
Measure gets 53 votes, shy of 60 needed to passThree Democrats voted for billFoes said Trump would have…
Exclusive: Tanzania charges 145 people with treason over election protests, filings show
Opposition claims over 1,000 killed, government disputes numbersAccused allegedly aimed to obstruct 2025 election, filings stateReligious leader urges…
Irish governing body to vote on call for UEFA to ban Israel
DUBLIN, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Irish soccer’s governing body will vote on Saturday on whether to submit a…