Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids. Read More
Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime. Read More
Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, officials say
Fifteen others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday. Read More
‘Enemy’ insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
The BBC’s Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow. Read More
China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report. Read More
Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
The move follows several artists cancelling performances after it was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center. Read More
Syria’s only female minister pushes for change: ‘I’m not here for window dressing’
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria. Read More
Norway’s PM agrees crown princess had ‘poor judgement’ over Epstein links
Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit’s own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender. Read More
‘Do you think you’re the devil himself?’ Epstein questioned in newly released interview
The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer. Read More
KPop Demon Hunters make history with early Grammy award
The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles. Read More