House enters third week without speaker as nine Republicans vie for gavel
As the House enters its third week without a speaker, nearly a dozen Republicans are vying to earn the support of their conference to wield the gavel, throwing the chamber into even more uncertainty.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chaos in House GOP intensifies with Scalise's speakership bid in peril
The House Republican Party is sliding even deeper into disarray as it feuds over its next speaker, apparently oblivious to the picture of US government dysfunction it is sending at a moment of worsening global crises.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hamas hostages: 'The terrorists have her and her babies'
Yossi Sneider says his cousin and her two children were taken from their home in southern Israel.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel-Gaza attacks: Vigil for victims held at Downing Street
Some held up pictures of those taken hostage or killed, some lit candles, while others stood in tears.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Isis level savagery' by Hamas killed 11 Americans, says US
A senior US defence official says savage assault by Hamas on Israel was unprecedented in scale.
1970-01-01 08:00
Did Iran support plan for attack on Israel?
A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Iran gave the go-ahead for the attack on Israel over the weekend.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why did it take Israel so long to deal with Hamas's attack from Gaza?
It took two full days for Israel to clear Hamas fighters from its land - and some are asking why.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israelis, united in shock, rally behind war to punish Hamas
The country is adjusting to a new reality as the conflict enters uncharted territory
1970-01-01 08:00
Israeli music festival: Londoner's son fled militant attack
Elliot Sorene, a London-based surgeon, describes how his son escaped the attacks in Israel.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hamas hostages: 'My wife and children have been taken to Gaza'
Relatives desperately try to find information on loved ones thought to be taken hostage by Hamas.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel's military says it has regained control of communities on Gaza border
The military clears areas seized by Hamas two days ago, but it says gunmen may still be at large.
1970-01-01 08:00
Joe Biden sends military aid to Israel after Hamas attack
The US president says he condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" by Hamas militants.
1970-01-01 08:00