Dolly Parton’s sister asks fans to pray for country singer
The message comes a week after the 79-year-old musician postponed gigs due to health issues. Read More
Ecuador arrests five for alleged presidential assassination attempt
A large group of people threw rocks at Daniel Noboa’s car, which bears “signs of bullet damage”, an official says. Read More
White House suggests some federal workers may not get back pay after shutdown
With the shutdown about to enter its second week, Trump says some furloughed workers “don’t deserve to be taken care of”. Read More
Five takeaways from Pam Bondi’s tense, partisan Senate hearing
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump’s attorney general go on the attack. Read More
Israelis mark 7 October anniversary as talks on Gaza peace plan continue
“The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said. Read More
German mayor critically injured in stabbing attack, police say
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says “we fear for the life” of Iris Stalzer, a newly-elected mayor in the western town of Herdecke. Read More
Two Austrian women switched at birth meet 35 years later
Doris Grünwald and Jessica Baumgartner, born in Graz in 1990, were accidentally given to the parents of the other family. Read More
Time may be running out for Master of clocks Macron: What next for France?
After eight years in office, Emmanuel Macron’s position as president is coming under increasing pressure as France’s political crisis escalates. Read More
Syria acknowledges ‘shortcomings’ in number of seats won by women at election
Results from the first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad show only 13% of seats were won by female and minority candidates. Read More
Canadian marine park threatens to euthanise 30 beluga whales
The Canadian government blocked Marineland’s attempt to export the animals to a park in China. Read More