The Senate on Monday took important steps to end the federal government shutdown within a few days, as many California Democrats fumed about the crisis-ending deal. "This deal will do nothing to lower health care costs. I will be voting NO," said Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, in a post on X. California's senators echoed those views.

Six Albion first team players are out of contract next summer - and Jonny Drury looks at what the chances are of them being handed a new deal. Maja's time at Albion has had some big ups and some big downs.

All the living hostages held by Hamas returned to Israel this week. The 20 men have been reunited with their ecstatic families. It’s extraordinary that they are still alive, more than two years after Hamas and its allies seized them along with around 230 ...

A Scouse player on Deal or No Deal said she had "no regrets" after £100,000 was taken away from her. Donna, from Liverpool, got off to an incredible start but it didn't end the way she had hoped. The contestant managed to eliminate several low amounts one after other in an attempt to take home one of the whopping cash prizes on offer.