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A history of US government shutdowns: Every closure and how long it lasted
The US government has had 20 funding gaps, resulting in 10 shutdowns since 1976, the longest lasting 35 days.
In Poland, migrant workers from Latin America report abuse, exploitation
Latin Americans are increasingly flocking to Poland for work, lured by the false promise of secure salaries.
Why was former DR Congo president Kabila sentenced to death?
A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has sentenced ex-President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia.
Taliban denies intentionally banning internet services in Afghanistan
The Taliban has denied implementing a nationwide internet ban, following a communications blackout across Afghanistan.
Is Russia’s economy at risk as oil revenues shrink?
Russia plans to raise tax to fund its defence budget as oil revenues decline.
EU leaders push to tap frozen Russian assets for Ukraine reconstruction
EU's Kallas says the bloc is working quickly on a loan for Ukraine that would leverage frozen Russian assets.
Peruvian police arrest suspects over livestreamed femicide in Argentina
Nine people have been detained after the murders of Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, 20, and Lara Gutierrez, 15.
US Republicans and Democrats are at a political impasse
US political analyst Eric Ham says the US government shutdown is a “game of chicken” that’s spiraled out of control.
Capturing resilience in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan’s earthquake aftermath, Sorin Furcoi captures both the loss and the hope of people rebuilding.
Video: Rescue & recovery efforts continue after Philippines earthquake
Rescuers in the Philippines are searching for survivors and retrieving bodies after an earthquake struck.