US Congress survives shutdown showdown only to face another

The United States Congress is lurching from one crisis to another — having narrowly averted a government shutdown, some lawmakers are now engaging in the most serious attempt in a century to topple the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Kevin McCarthy helped approve a short-term funding deal late on Saturday, defying the hardline conservative wing of his Republican Party who are again calling for his removal. 

But Mr McCarthy insists he'll "survive."

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Trump in court for fraud trial

Donald Trump's fraud trial is getting underway in New York.

A judge has already determined that the former President committed
fraud by inflating the value of his assets for favourable loan and
insurance terms.

Trump denies wrongdoing and says the charges against him are
politically motivated.

William Denselow has more from outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.

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Trump heads to court as civil fraud trial begins

Former US President Donald Trump is attending the first day of his civil trial on fraud charges in New York today.

The former President has unleashed a fresh attack against New York's Attorney General, after the judge in the case sided with her contention that his Trump Organization falsely inflated the value of its assets in order to secure loans on favorable terms.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Nobel Prize For Scientists Who Helped Developed mRNA COVID Vaccine

A pair of scientists whose work led to life saving COVID-19 vaccines have been awarded the Nobel prize.

Their research is now being used to try and help fight other diseases, including cancer.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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Embattled US Senator Bob Menendez to make another court appearance

Embattled New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is set to make another court appearance today [Monday] for an initial conference.

Menendez and his wife have pleaded not guilty to three counts of bribery. 

Ira Spitzer reports.

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European Union Foreign Ministers in surprise visit to Kyiv

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European Union foreign ministers have all gathered for a surprise visit to Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine. The aim of the meeting is for the EU to show a united front while some of Ukraine's allies have started to question their own support.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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UK water companies call for record investment for modernisation

Water companies in England say they need $117bn to modernise infrastructure, which could see $190 added to household bills every year. The industry has come under fire for frequent sewage discharges into bodies of water. Julia Chapman reports.

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UK AWARDS BAE SYSTEMS $5BN FOR NEW ATTACK SUBMARINES

The UK Defence Ministry will pay nearly 5 billion U.S. dollars to a British defence company to develop a new type of nuclear-powered attack submarine.

'B.A.E. Systems' will start manufacturing the boats at the end of this decade, for first delivery nearer the end of the next.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Constitutional Court Begins Hearing Petition Challenging Uganda's Anti-Gay Law

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The Constitutional court has started hearing a petition challenging Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act.

The petitioners argue the law was passed without meaningful public participation and that it

violates certain rights and freedoms of the LGBTQ community .

Isabel Nakirya reports

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THIRTEEN KILLED IN SPANISH NIGHTCLUB FIRE

Three days of public mourning have been announced in the southern Spanish city of Murcia, after a fire killed a number of partygoers over the weekend. 

Witnesses have told local media the fire broke out while several birthday parties were taking place at a nightclub complex. 

Trent Murray reports. 

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India's monsoon rainfall hits lowest levels in five years

India's monsoon rainfall has hit its lowest levels in five years because of the El Nino weather pattern, according to the country's weather department.

The monsoon plays a vital role in the country's economy, as it provides water for crops and impacts rural incomes.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Officials arrest four in student murder case in India's Manipur

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Four people have been arrested in the restive North East Indian state of Manipur where ethnic clashes have been going on since May. 

Tension flared up again in August when the news of the murder of two students belonging to the state's majority Meitei (May-tay) community led to protests. 

Ishan Garg has more details on the arrest from New Delhi. 

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Johnny & Assc looks to relaunch after assault findings

Japan's embattled J-pop factory Johnny’s and Associates is looking to relaunch to distance the company from acts of sexual assault by its founder.

Last month an investigation found Johnny Kitagawa had been abusing talent for decades.

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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U.S. government averts shutdown

A government shutdown has been avoided in the United States after
lawmakers reached an 11th hour agreement.

The agreement secures funding until mid-November but the spending bill
excludes additional funding for Ukraine.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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US government shutdown now unlikely after "stunner" in House of Representatives

The US has narrowly avoided a government shutdown, after the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives turned to President Biden's Democratic Party for help in passing a temporary spending bill.

It will keep the government open for the next 45 days.

The measure still needs to be approved by the US Senate and signed by President Biden.  {NOTE TO EDS:  WATCH FOR DATING}

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Tupac murder suspect charged in Nevada

Police in the US state of Nevada have arrested a man over the murder of Tupac Shakur.

The rapper was shot and killed while riding in a car in 1996, in a case that has never been solved.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US labour reports dominate week ahead (PREVIEW)

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Uncertainty looms over the US economy as Congress hurtles towards a government shutdown.

This could delay the publication of economic reports due out in the coming weeks.

This week investors will have their eyes on the labour market, with job openings and wage data scheduled to come out.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Flash floods cause travel chaos in New York City

A State of Emergency was declared in New York on Friday as heavy rains caused floods across the state.

Commuters faced severe disruption due to delayed subways and flooded roads - the rains are expected to continue in the coming hours.

Officials say they have deployed thousands of personnel to respond to the extreme weather.

Sally Patterson has more.

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US government shutdown looms

At midnight on Saturday in the US, the American government will run out of money to fund itself, unless Congress can agree on a last-minute deal. 

This is not unprecedented — it would be the 22nd time in the last 50 years that this has happened, and thrice in the past decade alone. 

If lawmakers can't resolve the budget deadlock, there'd be widespread disruption to the world's largest economy, as Benji Hyer reports. 

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Texas county makes traveling on its roads for an abortion illegal

A rural county in Texas has made it illegal for people to use its roads to travel for an abortion. But it's unclear if the law would stand up in a court of law. Toni Waterman has more.

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