main news today Top news headlines on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, include developments in the ongoing US government shutdown and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, as well as a new round of Russian airstrikes on Ukraine US news Government shutdown enters fourth

main news today
Top news headlines on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, include developments in the ongoing US government shutdown and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, as well as a new round of Russian airstrikes on Ukraine
US news
Government shutdown enters fourth week: As the partial government shutdown continues, Senate Republicans met with President Trump at the White House, where he maintained his stance on funding demands. The shutdown has now become the second-longest in US history.
White House security breach: A man was arrested after driving his car into a security gate outside the White House.
Controversial nominee withdraws: President Trump’s nominee to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew his name after offensive text messages, including one referencing a “Nazi streak,” were made public.
Travis Kelce invests in Six Flags: The Kansas City Chiefs player is part of an investor group aiming to revive the struggling amusement park company.
NFL opening night: The NBA season kicked off with the reigning champion Thunder defeating the Rockets and the Warriors beating the Lakers.
MLB World Series: The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series.
International news
Ukraine targeted by new Russian strikes: Following President Trump’s decision to pause a potential summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, new Russian missile and drone attacks struck Ukrainian cities, killing at least six people. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy stated that Russia does not feel enough pressure to end the war.
Louvre jewel heist: The Paris museum reopened after a multimillion-dollar jewel theft over the weekend. A woman was arrested in Barcelona in connection with the crime, but the jewels remain missing and are likely lost forever, according to an art expert.
40 dead in Uganda bus crash: At least 40 people were killed in western Uganda when two buses collided.
Hamas returns deceased Israeli hostages: As the Gaza ceasefire continues, Hamas has returned the bodies of two deceased Israeli hostages.
Japan elects first female prime minister: Lawmakers have elected Sanae Takaichi, a conservative and admirer of Margaret Thatcher, as Japan’s first female prime minister.
Former French President jailed: Nicolas Sarkozy has begun a five-year prison sentence for a campaign finance conspiracy.
Other stories
Chess world mourns grandmaster: The American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died at 29, leading to an outpouring of grief from the chess world and anger at a rival who had accused him of cheating.
Call for ban on AI superintelligence: Hundreds of prominent figures, including Prince Harry and Steve Bannon, signed a letter calling for a ban on research into artificial intelligence smarter than humans.

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 22, 2025