WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Friday that it has begun “substantial” layoffs of federal workers, as the government remains shut down due to the inability of Congress to reach a funding deal. “The RIFs have begun,” White House budget director Russ Vought said on X, referring to “reduction in force” for workers. While he...

Sammy AwamiBBC Africa, Antananarivo Sammy Awami / BBC Razanasoa Edmondine looking at the photos on her phone of her new grandson Razanasoa Edmondine still looks shell-shocked as she recalls the death of her one-month-old grandson, killed by police tear gas in protests that have rocked Madagascar over the last two weeks. “It was just a...

LAHORE, Pakistan — LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — At least three gunmen attacked a house of worship of the Ahmadi sect in eastern Pakistan on Friday, wounding six worshippers before guards killed one of the attackers and the other two fled, police and a community spokesman said. The attack took place in Rabwah, a city in...

The Brooklyn Nets’s Nick Claxton shoots during a practice session ahead of the NBA pre-season games, at the Venetian Arena in Macau on October 9, 2025. Eduardo Leal | Afp | Getty Images NBA team owners and legends have welcomed U.S. basketball’s return to China after a six-year hiatus, saying the glitzy gambling hub of...

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A family of ducks brought traffic on Perth’s Kwinana Freeway to a standstill during Friday’s morning rush hour. Main Roads, Western Australia’s motorway transport agency, posted the footage on X warning motorists to “be aware and be alert”. “If you see ducks, ducklings or wildlife attempting to cross a freeway or road, stay in your...

new video loaded: Powerful Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines transcript Back transcript Powerful Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines A 7.4-magnitude quake rattled the southern Philippines. Several people were killed, and a tsunami warning was issued. Panic, panic, panic, panic! A 7.4-magnitude quake rattled the southern Philippines. Several people were killed, and a tsunami warning was issued. By...