Government shutdown live updates as Senate advances funding measure with backing of 8 Democrats, moving a step closer to ending shutdown

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous ...

Australia's social media ban comes into effect next month. Here is what it will look like

Australia is now just one month away from banning people aged under 16 from social media. In a world-first move, Australia ...