Weekend News Roundup: Government Shutdown, Typhoon Devastation and BBC Resignations

Sun Nov 30 2025 23:00:52 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Key global headlines from the weekend, including Senate actions to end the government shutdown, the impact of Super Typhoon Fung-wong in the Philippines, and the resignation of BBC directors amid criticism.

The Senate has begun steps to end a prolonged government shutdown as moderate Democrats reach an agreement without health care subsidy extensions, while Super Typhoon Fung-wong has struck the Philippines causing casualties and extensive evacuations. Additionally, resignations at the BBC follow backlash over editing of a Trump speech during the Capitol riots.

Here are the key global headlines from the weekend to catch up on.

Senate Takes First Step to End Government Shutdown

The Senate on Sunday took the first steps to resolve an ongoing government shutdown. After days of negotiations, a group of moderate Democrats agreed to procedures that do not include guaranteed extensions for expired health care subsidies—a decision that has prompted frustration among certain party members.

Super Typhoon Fung-wong Strikes Philippines

In a devastating event, Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall on the northeastern coast of the Philippines, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals and the displacement of approximately one million residents from high-risk areas prone to floods and landslides.

BBC Leadership Resignation

In a significant move, the director-general of the BBC and the broadcaster's head of news have both stepped down following public outcry over the organization’s handling and editing of former President Trump's speech connected to the January 6th Capitol riots.

These stories are just a glimpse of the ongoing affairs. For more details, read the full articles linked throughout this roundup.