The UK consulate in East Jerusalem is shutting its doors following Israel’s order to close the mission in response to British sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements, affecting Palestinian residents who relied on its services.

Canada is indefinitely suspending plans to expand medically assisted dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness, following a parliamentary panel’s recommendation against the expansion.

President Trump sent $500 checks to some health insurance enrollees and announced $90 payments for Medicare beneficiaries weeks before midterm elections, drawing criticism it may violate election laws.

President Trump issued an executive order allowing dyed diesel, typically reserved for farm equipment, to be used on highways through year-end, aiming to reduce fuel costs for diesel-dependent workers amid supply constraints.

Flávio Bolsonaro’s lead in Brazil’s presidential election runoff concerns climate advocates, as his administration could accelerate Amazon deforestation and weaken environmental protections.

Tropical Storm Isaias formed off eastern Mexico on Wednesday and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before striking the US Gulf coast later this week, with major impacts expected Friday onward.

Houthi forces made slow advances in south-west Yemen Wednesday, approaching Taiz and attacking airports in Aden and Saudi Arabia, with independent observers noting potential risk to the city’s security.

Researchers have identified a 165-million-year-old fossil from China showing evidence of chewing, swallowing, and suckling—distinctly mammalian traits that extended far deeper into evolutionary history than previously known.

Parliament’s Treasury Committee is investigating the Bank of England’s independence, as debate grows over whether the central bank should remain autonomous from government control given its significant impact on households and economic policy.