US Government Shutdown Reaches Sixth Day, Millions Affected While Congress Still Gets Paid – 10/7/2025, 6:30:31 AM

The latest world news as of October 7, 2025, includes developments in US politics, international crises, and significant anniversaries of major global events.

  • US Government Shutdown: The US government shutdown has entered its sixth day, impacting millions of federal employees such as air traffic controllers, who are now working without pay, while Congress members continue to receive their salaries[1].
  • Illinois and Chicago Lawsuit: The Illinois governor and city of Chicago have filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, with clashes reported at ICE facilities in Chicago and Portland[1][4].
  • France Political Crisis: France is facing political turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Sebastian Leornu just 26 days into his role, making him the third PM to leave office since last December. President Macron has tasked Leornu with drafting a stability plan for the country[2].
  • Israel-Hamas Truce Talks: On the eve of the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks, Israel and Hamas are engaged in truce talks in Egypt, with the Gaza ceasefire still in question[1][7][6]. The attacks are widely commemorated, with Israel marking the anniversary and Hamas celebrating what it calls a “glorious day”[5][6].
  • Urgent Everest Rescue: An urgent rescue operation is underway for hikers stranded on Mount Everest after a blizzard[1].
  • Record October Heat and Tropical Threats: Meteorologists are tracking record-breaking heat in October and monitoring tropical weather threats[1].
  • CDC Updates Vaccine Recommendations: The CDC has dropped universal COVID vaccine recommendations and now suggests separate MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella) shots[1].
  • Other Notable Stories:
    • Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is hospitalized and faces felony battery charges after allegedly injuring a delivery truck driver in an altercation[1].
    • The US Supreme Court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal on sex trafficking charges[1].
    • A fire has destroyed a South Carolina judge’s waterfront home, injuring three people[1].
    • Eswatini received 10 deported nationals from the United States, following an earlier group in July[2].
    • Taylor Swift has broken the streaming record with her new album “The Life of a Showgirl”[1].
    • Viral video shows an elephant charging tourists on a Botswana safari[1].

These events reflect ongoing political instability, international negotiations, climate concerns, and notable legal and cultural news globally.

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