South China Sea: Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks
Biden's statement comes days after collisions between Filipino and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.
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Main shootings: 'Helicopters, sirens. It's crazy' - Lewiston resident
Billie Jayne Cooke tells the BBC the whole city is in lockdown, describing the attack as "unimaginable".
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00
Irish playwright to adapt Hunger Games for the stage
Irish playwright Conor McPherson is to adapt the Hunger Games novel for a West End stage show.
1970-01-01 08:00
Freed hostage says she was held in 'spider's web' of Gaza tunnels
Speaking after being released by Hamas, Yocheved Lifschitz said she "went through hell" while in captivity.
1970-01-01 08:00
Iran warns Israel to stop war in Gaza or region will 'go out of control'
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian also criticised the US for providing military support.
1970-01-01 08:00
South China Sea: China coast guard hit Philippine ship, Manila says
Beijing retorts that Manila is deliberately stirring trouble in disputed South China Sea waters.
1970-01-01 08:00
Death row: The secret hunt for lethal drugs used in US executions
When drugs used in executions stopped being produced in the US, prisons turned to the UK to find a new supply.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel aims to cut Gaza ties after Hamas defeat
The long-term goal of the campaign against Hamas is to sever all links with Gaza, Israel's defence minister says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gaza war: Vigil aims to pressure Israel's leaders over hostages
There is anger about the failures that allowed Hamas to kill so many people and take hostages.
1970-01-01 08:00
Travis King: Soldier who fled to North Korea 'charged back in US'
Charges against Travis King reportedly include desertion and possessing sexual images of a child.
1970-01-01 08:00
Conor McGregor won't face charges after sexual assault claim
Prosecutors drop their inquiry into a woman's allegation the UFC fighter attacked her at a Miami arena.
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