Tarantula causes vehicle crash in California's Death Valley
A Canadian motorcyclist was injured after a nearby van braked to avoid hitting a tarantula on a highway.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tank seen on key Gaza road as Israeli forces push deeper into north
Witnesses say a key road to the south was briefly cut, as video seemed to show a tank fire at a car.
1970-01-01 08:00
UN: Thousands in Gaza break into warehouses in search of aid
People took flour, wheat and hygiene kits after storming several warehouses, a UN agency says.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa rugby: The Springboks give hope to a troubled nation
As South Africa faces economic troubles the Rugby World Cup success is a welcome distraction.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey in Gaza row
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of behaving like a "war criminal" in its bombing of Gaza.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gaza 'disconnected from the planet' - but messages of fear trickle out
A connectivity blackout means people cannot contact friends, family or even ambulances to help the injured.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gaza sees heaviest night of Israeli bombardment since start of war
Hamas-run authorities say hundreds of buildings were destroyed in the past day, with 377 people killed.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel has no plan for Gaza after war ends, experts warn
Former intelligence officers tell BBC it is unclear how Hamas could be kept out after Israeli forces leave.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israeli hostages' families anxious over military's Gaza plans
The defence minister will meet relatives after they demanded a briefing on the military's tactics.
1970-01-01 08:00
Maine mass shooting suspect found dead - police
Police say the suspect in a Lewiston, Maine shooting, where 18 people were killed, has been found dead.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel angrily dismisses UN truce resolution on Gaza
The UN General Assembly has called for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas.
1970-01-01 08:00
Authorities release names of Maine shooting victims
The attack on Wednesday was the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history.
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