![US House Speaker passes bill to avert shutdown with Democratic support](/i/c/ea1ebcba-59ac-2d31-4e4d-5770ad400d5d.webp)
US House Speaker passes bill to avert shutdown with Democratic support
The new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a major revolt from his backbench.
2023-11-15 11:59
!['You're just scum': Republicans tussle in fierce debate without Trump](/i/c/dd929774-3be4-f6a6-8fc7-affcf9aba59c.webp)
'You're just scum': Republicans tussle in fierce debate without Trump
The third Republican debate in Miami had some sharp exchanges but none of the five really punched through.
2023-11-09 20:48
![Israel Gaza: Children must be off limits, says father of abducted kids](/i/c/56c42264-e170-6cf8-f0cc-48c119c7a00a.webp)
Israel Gaza: Children must be off limits, says father of abducted kids
"How can you hate a child?" asks Yoni Asher, whose two-year-old and four-year-old were taken by Hamas.
2023-11-02 08:50
![Jabalia refugee camp blast: Dozens reportedly killed in Gaza](/i/c/fe1f0887-056d-bb87-9c1c-e595236d6dd3.webp)
Jabalia refugee camp blast: Dozens reportedly killed in Gaza
Hamas-run health ministry says an Israeli strike has killed 50 people, but Israel has not commented.
2023-10-31 23:59
![Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions](/i/c/d633f4eb-3678-6778-983e-3d81614b062a.webp)
Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions
The Labour leader will use a speech to restate his support for a humanitarian pause, rather than a ceasefire.
2023-10-31 14:16
![Israel Gaza: US rejects global calls for ceasefire](/i/c/804c1b96-fb4e-7d8a-81c8-c7f6e7209a83.webp)
Israel Gaza: US rejects global calls for ceasefire
The American decision comes amid loud calls for a humanitarian truce at the United Nations.
2023-10-31 12:46
![Israel Gaza: EU calls for 'corridors and pauses' for humanitarian aid](/i/c/0fd78b8e-777a-8b3c-4800-f9f4f06944aa.webp)
Israel Gaza: EU calls for 'corridors and pauses' for humanitarian aid
Member states disagreed over whether to call for short breaks in the fighting or a longer pause.
2023-10-27 05:52
![Israel Gaza: EU leaders set to back humanitarian pauses](/i/c/c48248dc-8ea8-c93f-6102-e95481386d48.webp)
Israel Gaza: EU leaders set to back humanitarian pauses
Thursday's summit is overshadowed by Hamas's war with Israel and a failure to project a united front.
2023-10-26 09:57
![Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says](/i/c/b204abb8-5412-f036-9ee7-24c65d2289ff.webp)
Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says
Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC.
2023-10-20 05:59
![Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol](/i/c/2c093d00-872a-18bb-6bf0-559aa7d110fb.webp)
Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol
At least 300 people are detained during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict.
2023-10-19 19:23
![Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing](/i/c/eaef95a5-0cd4-0745-b73a-b3d9034b4105.webp)
Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing
About 20 trucks may cross into Gaza after a deal with the US, but aid organisations warn it's not enough.
2023-10-19 18:53
![Vigil for victims of Hamas attack held in London](/i/c/23034f56-760b-a3af-18cb-696cacfcdd3a.webp)
Vigil for victims of Hamas attack held in London
Hundreds who attended call for the release of more than 100 hostages taken during the attack on Israel.
2023-10-16 02:20