controllers who received a partial paycheck and then no pay at all: "we are not workers in china"
Trump said on social media that he wasn't happy with controllers who called out of work, and suggested a $10,000 bonus for those who didn't take any time off during the shutdown.
Musk: "now we are all puppet of something outside?"
It's a plot device beloved by science fiction: our entire universe might be a simulation running on some advanced civilization's supercomputer. But new research from UBC Okanagan has mathematically proven this isn't just unlikely—it's impossible.
BBC: the donation only works out to $100 for each of the 1.3 million active-duty service members expecting to be paid and the administration made payroll by moving $6.5bn from military research earlier this month
The Treasury Secretary says the US has enough for the next military payday, but can't pay service members after that.
BBC: A major obstacle, cited by several sources, to stopping the inflatables at sea is the fear that it would, almost inevitably, lead to more deaths and to prosecutions of those security forces involved ", unlike USA where the Navy is not prosecuted"
The commitment has been hit by delays, with political turmoil in France partly to blame.
BBC: Netanyahu has previously spoken in support of annexing West Bank land but has not advanced this due to the risk of alienating the US Trump: Israel would lose all of its support from the United States if West Bank annexation happened Palestinian: "the most beautiful words of year 2025 :~~~) "
Vice-President Vance says the move by far-right lawmakers was "stupid", while Secretary of State Rubio warns of the impact on Gaza peace plan.
Chen Zhi: "If i distribute the 127271 bitcoin back to the victims proportionally by their loss, can i plea reduction of sentence because they are now richer?" UK, US: < insert Awkward Look Monkey Puppet meme here >
People trafficking among allegations against six people who face measures including property freezes and travel bans
The US and UK have seized $15bn (£11.3bn) in bitcoin and frozen London properties owned by the alleged leaders of scam centres in Cambodia that trick victims around the world and torture their trafficked workers.
Two Chinese-born businessmen are among the six people hit by travel bans and sanctions that aim to tackle the growing threat of organised crime gangs carrying out online fraud globally on an industrial scale.
Soviet Moscow tank battalion commander in 1989: "beside Mao's words 槍桿子出政權, an untold history is that my girlfriend was in the protest crowd facing me"
The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.
"Free buses" is one of the big ideas that helped Zohran Mamdani win the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. But the track record in cities that have stopped collecting fares is mixed.
Trevor Burgess CEO of a large private flood insurance company: "whenever there is demand, there is supply, regardless of government shutdown"
Because of the government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. It's causing problems for would-be homeowners, but private companies have stepped in to help.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai: "let them bid" BBC: In Andhra Pradesh, the government has been offering subsidised land and electricity to attract global investors
This is Google’s biggest investment outside the US , the firm's top executive says.
Lecornu: I was ready for compromise but all parties wanted the other party to adopt their programs in their entirety " and this totally violates what kids were taught in school not to rob other's money to fund things of self-interest"
Lecornu was asked by President Macron to stay on until Wednesday in a last-ditch attempt to achieve "stability" for the country.
BBC: Singapore has an extradition treaty with Hong Kong " accordingly those who are in the criminal list of CCP should avoid landing in Singapore for safety concern"
Nathan Law's presence "would not be in national interests", Singapore authorities say.
Linux zealots talk to Apple zealots: "Jeez! you really enjoy living in a walled garden"
It's the latest example of tech giants bowing to pressure from the Trump administration. Legal experts say the developer of the app has free speech rights that may have been violated.
National Park Service: "As government shutdown, we are on leave and unable to move the statue for now"
The statue honors Trump's "long-lasting bond" with Epstein, which the president denies. The National Park Service took down the statue after one day last week, saying it didn't comply with its permit.
French navy: seamless cooperation by national and international actors in the fight against narcotics had led to the remarkable seizure ", plus, we do not bomb the ship like USA does"
French authorities say the "remarkable seizure" was found on board a fishing boat following a tip-off.
Jesus: "you see, i was an illegal immigrant into Egypt when i was a baby" Kirk: "so... is my passport through the gate still valid ?"
Charlie Kirk's evangelical faith was on display at his memorial, where supporters remembered him as a "martyr." Christianity shaped Kirk's politics and the two became more intertwined as he got older.
BBC: "European recognition of Palestinian state shows us still only power that counts" Palestinian: "like Taiwan we are not recognized as a state but we wish we could be as rich as Taiwanese who could build a strong military power by their money if they want"
Britain and France's decision to recognise a Palestinian state is a historic moment, but it only becomes feasible with US support.
china (israel, ...) : "we are obliged to disturb harmful Resolution 2758 (Palestinian State, ...) agenda in UN general assembly"
The Secret Service said it found over 300 SIM servers, 100,000 SIM cards and other illicit materials in multiple sites surrounding New York City ahead of the U.N. General Assembly.
state policemen gun point at ICE agents: "drop your mask !" ICE agents gun point at state policemen : "drop your gun !" state policemen gun point at ICE agents: "drop your mask !!" ICE agents gun point at state policemen : "drop your gun !!" state policemen gun point at ICE agents: "drop your mask !!!" ICE agents gun point at state policemen : "drop your gun !!!"
A new law in California bans ICE agents -- and most law enforcement officers -- from wearing masks to hide their identities. But the Trump administration says they don't have to comply.
Macrons: " You are so beautiful To me You are so beautiful To me Can't you see You're everything I hoped for You're everything I need You are so beautiful To me "
They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.
Robert Redford: " Raindrops keep falling on my head But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red Crying's not for me 'Cause I'm never going to stop the rain by complaining Because I'm free Nothing's worrying me "
The BBC's David Sillito takes a look at the career of the Hollywood icon who has died aged 89.
