In brief
This weekend saw critical developments, notably the Senate's initial steps to end the government shutdown as moderate Democrats broke ranks, while Super Typhoon Fung-wong wreaked havoc in the Philippines with fatalities and mass evacuations. The BBC's Director-General stepped down after backlash over editing a Trump speech, and climate change discussions heading into COP30 highlight the urgent need for action against global warming trends since the Paris Agreement.
If you missed out on the news this weekend, here’s a summary of the top global headlines with links to some of our best journalism.
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, despite some party members' frustrations over this decision.
Key articles include insights on the shutdown's potential impact:
- World shares advance as the Senate takes steps to end the shutdown
- Thanksgiving travel may encounter significant delays
- Flight disruptions strain the supply chain
- Travelers impacted by FAA's flight cancellations
Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines
Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall on the northeastern coast of the Philippines, bringing 115 mph winds, resulting in at least two fatalities and over a million people evacuated from vulnerable regions.
BBC director resigns amid editing criticism
The BBC's Director-General and top news executive stepped down following backlash over the network's editing of a Trump speech during the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021.
Climate change efforts lag since the Paris Agreement
As world leaders approach COP30 in Brazil, reports indicate that climate action has not kept pace with the growing rate of global warming, raising urgent concerns ahead of the summit.
