The U.S. Congress has passed a budget for the Department of Homeland Security, ending a partial government shutdown that lasted for over two months. This decision follows a previous vote by the Senate, finalizing the necessary funding for the department.
Unilever has sold its food division, including major brands like Knorr and Hellmann’s, to the American company McCormick, marking the end of the multinational's involvement in the food sector. The transition follows a pattern where previous sales of Unilever brands have not always resulted in success for their new owners.
The deployment of emergency gas generators intended to relieve Utrecht's overcrowded power grid is facing delays, meaning they may not be ready for the upcoming winter. This setback increases the risk of grid overloads in the province as the installation process takes longer than initially expected.
The jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned following a controversy regarding the participation of countries such as Russia in the international art exhibition. This decision comes after significant unrest within the art community concerning the inclusion of certain nations.
A new artwork by British street artist Banksy has appeared in central London. The statue depicts a man in a suit holding a flag that obstructs his vision.