Top news1US Senate passes funding bill as historic shutdown nears likely end2LIVEModi says those behind Delhi blast that killed eight 'will not be spared'3LIVEOutgoing director general says he's 'proud' of BBC journalists as Trump threatens to sue for $1bn4Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over £5bn Bitcoin stash5Fight fake news and defeat climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks6Lava soars 1,100 ft above Hawaii's Kilauea in latest eruption7'There was blood everywhere': The night an explosion shook Delhi8'Government, just do your job': Frustration at US airports as shutdown delays continue9Ariana Grande: Going brunette is not about saying goodbye to Glinda10Syria to join US-led coalition to defeat IS group after Trump meetingMore newsNew 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found in AustraliaThe native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.Katie Razzall: Robust leadership needed to steer BBC through crisisThe corporation has been plunged into a crisis some would argue is of its own making.Squid Game star, 81, acquitted of sexual misconductThe South Korean actor allegedly hugged a woman and kissed her on the cheek against her will.Latest updates3 hrs agoOutgoing Irish president proved he was no pushoverAs Michael D Higgins ends his 14-year stretch as Ireland's president, Enda McClafferty looks back at his defining moments.3 hrs ago6 hrs agoMalaysia officials recover more bodies from capsized migrant boatAt least 21 people are now known to have died in the boat which was carrying undocumented migrants.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoSix dead after second typhoon in a week hits the PhilippinesFung-wong was the 21st typhoon to hit the South East Asian nation this year. 6 hrs ago8 hrs ago18 injured in people carrier crash at Washington-area airportThe people carrier was transporting people from a plane to a terminal when it crashed. 8 hrs ago10 hrs agoThe Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transportFrom fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.10 hrs ago10 hrs agoCatherine Connolly to be sworn in as Ireland's 10th presidentCatherine Connolly becomes the Republic of Ireland's 10th president, as Michael D Higgins' term ends after 14 years.10 hrs ago10 hrs agoOnce a sure thing, Australia's bid to host COP31 falters amid deadlock with TurkeyIf no agreement is reached between the two countries, the German city of Bonn will host by default.10 hrs ago11 hrs agoHiggins leaves official residence on last day as Irish presidentThere were cheers as Michael D and Sabina Higgins left Áras an Uachtaráin which is located in Dublin's Phoenix Park.11 hrs ago13 hrs agoBird flu outbreak confirmed near Northern Ireland borderThe Republic of Ireland's minister for agriculture, food and the marine confirms a further outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1.13 hrs ago...
