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Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on, adding to the uncertainty facing hundreds of thousands who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress. Vance warned that as the federal shutdown entered its 12th day, the new cuts would be “painful,” even as he said the Trump administration worked to ensure that the military is paid this week and some services would be preserved for low-income Americans, including food assistance.Still, hundreds of thousands of government workers have been furloughed in recent…

Aid trucks have begun to arrive in Gaza, as UN agencies prepare to dramatically scale up deliveries as part of a ceasefire deal which stipulates that 400 trucks will enter the strip daily. This is set to increase to 600 – the minimum number estimated by the UN required to address the humanitarian crisis in the strip.  The increase in aid comes as Hamas announced it would release its remaining captives on Monday, as US President Donald Trump and other world leaders prepare to meet in Egypt for a major peace summit. The president will first pass through Israel before heading…

 KUWAIT:  The KUNA Center for Development of Media launched its “Training of Trainers” program on Sunday, continuing until October 16, with the participation of several KUNA staff members.The program, presented by former Director of the Higher Institute for Communications and Navigation, Captain Munther Al-Kandari, addresses the concept of training, the difference between training and education, and development and training needs.It also covers training design, the production of training methods and tools, and presents a number of training strategies and models. KUNA Media Development Center launches “Training of Trainers” program Additionally, the program, which adopts both theoretical and practical approaches, addresses…

Watch games at the top and bottom of the WSL this weekend, with title-chasing Man Utd visiting Everton, Aston Villa facing Leicester in an all-Midlands derby and West Ham looking to pick up their first points at London City Lionesses.Aston Villa vs Leicester – kick-off 12pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Free Stream | Aston Villa v Leicester Everton vs Man Utd – kick-off 12pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Free Stream | Everton v Man Utd London City Lionesses vs West Ham – kick-off 12pm Please use Chrome browser…

As a fragile ceasefire takes hold in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, another military actor in the region has also apparently halted hostilities: the Houthis in Yemen. Its leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi reportedly ordered fighters to stop the attacks on Israel and Israeli-linked ships, which the group had carried out intermittently for two years. The halt would only hold as long as Israel continued to observe the ceasefire in Gaza, a source told Saudi media.  That condition underscores a position of strength: the Houthis have consistently carried out attacks in solidarity with Palestinians without the need to negotiate with Israel – directly or indirectly…

Ian DarkeOct 12, 2025, 04:55 AM ETCloseDarke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most recognizable soccer voices.Thomas Tuchel has already demonstrated throughout his club coaching career with Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich that he is not afraid to ruffle feathers or argue with his bosses. That is why his appointments are often short-lived. And that tendency to never avoid confrontation…

Oct 12, 2025, 04:46 AM ETCrystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is a target for Manchester United, while Real Madrid are ramping up their interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Isak: No contact with Howe since Newcastle exit- USWNT forward Sears inks new Louisville deal- Barcelona seeking to rebuild ‘bridges’ with UEFACrystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has been linked with a host of top clubs. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)TRENDING RUMORS- Manchester United are plotting a £60 million…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Voters in Portugal cast ballots Sunday in local elections, with attention on the mayoral race in Lisbon after a deadly streetcar crash last month. Mayor Carlos Moedas, head of a right-of-center coalition, faces left-of-center Alexandra Leitão, a law professor, in the municipal race for a four-year term. The vote comes after 16 people including 11 tourists were killed in a streetcar crash Sept. 3, causing a public outcry. Moedas rejected any blame and refused to resign.Carris, the company operating the streetcar service and other public transport in the city, is overseen by Lisbon City Council.But many…

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, the country’s president said on Sunday, a day after members of an elite army unit joined youth-led protests against the government and called for the president to step down.Madagascar has been shaken by three weeks of the most significant unrest in years in the nation. The protests are led by a group calling itself “Gen Z Madagascar,” and the United Nations says the demonstrations have left at least 22 people dead and dozens injured. The government has disputed this number.A statement from President Andry…

A ceasefire in the war in Gaza was holding for the third day on Sunday as aid agencies worked to rush in more desperately needed aid to the besieged territory under the truce deal. Preparations were also underway for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump, who pushed to clinch the ceasefire deal, is expected to arrive in Israel Monday morning. He will meet with families of hostages and speak at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, according to a schedule released by the White House.Trump will then continue on to…