The US vice-president’s visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce.
No immediate plans for Trump-Putin meeting, White House official says
President Trump had said a summit would take place in Budapest on the war in Ukraine within two weeks.
Israel’s ‘yellow line’ in Gaza gives Netanyahu room for manoeuvre
Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza – keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu’s side, for now.
Europe’s leaders back Trump call for frontline freeze but Russia says no
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects the idea of halting the conflict at the current contact line.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says he plans to appeal sentence and conviction
Attorneys for the rap mogul filed a notice to the court and are expected to file a full appeal soon.
Ecuador releases survivor of US strike on ‘drug sub’ in Caribbean
Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him.
Ecuador releases survivor of US strike on ‘drug sub’ in Caribbean
Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him.
Slovak PM Fico’s attacker sentenced to 21 years in prison
Juraj Cintula – who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister – was found guilty of terrorism charges.
Japan’s first female leader: A historic moment with caveats
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women’s equality.
Japan’s first female leader: A historic moment with caveats
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women’s equality.
