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US Government Shutdown Ends After 43 Days

The US government shutdown ends after 43 days as Donald Trump signs a funding bill that reopens federal services, restores pay for workers and keeps food aid flowing. The deal also delays a major fight over health care tax credits to the

November 14, 2025

International

Charlie Kirk Shooting: Police Hunt Rooftop Gunman

Conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, was shot during a Q&A at Utah Valley University in what officials call a targeted rooftop attack. The suspect remains at large as politicians condemn the violence and social media trades blame alongside pleas for calm.

September 11, 2025

Business·Entertainment

Lego Record First-Half Sales Driven by Tie-Ups

Lego posted record first-half sales of 34.6bn kroner (+12%) and a 10% profit rise, outpacing a recovering toy market. Brand partnerships and 314 new sets drove demand, while a new Virginia factory is slated for 2027.

August 27, 2025

International

ICE Raids Protests 2025: DC Mobilises Guard

ICE raids protests 2025 intensify from LA to DC. The White House mobilises the DC National Guard as arrests mount and organisers plan new actions. We explain what’s confirmed, the legal limits on deployments, and why some LA posts use “24 Hour

August 18, 2025