US tells Israel it won't join any retaliatory strikes on Iran
The White House has warned Israel that the US will not participate in any retaliatory strikes on Iran, senior administration officials have said.
Over 300 drones and missiles were fired at Israel overnight, which Iran said was in response to an 1 April strike on its consulate in Syria.
Almost all weapons were shot down by Israeli, US and allied forces before they reached their targets.
Officials said Joe Biden urged Israel to consider its response "carefully". read more
The White House has warned Israel that the US will not participate in any retaliatory strikes on Iran, senior administration officials have said.
Over 300 drones and missiles were fired at Israel overnight, which Iran said was in response to an 1 April strike on its consulate in Syria.
Almost all weapons were shot down by Israeli, US and allied forces before they reached their targets.
Officials said Joe Biden urged Israel to consider its response "carefully". read more
Sydney church stabbing: Bishop attacked during sermon
A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report.
The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in the suburb of Wakeley.
Police responded to reports that a number of people had been stabbed but said none of their injuries were life-threatening.
They added that a man had been arrested and was helping with their inquiries. The motive for the attack is unknown. read more
A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report.
The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in the suburb of Wakeley.
Police responded to reports that a number of people had been stabbed but said none of their injuries were life-threatening.
They added that a man had been arrested and was helping with their inquiries. The motive for the attack is unknown. read more
Israeli war cabinet meets to discuss response to Iranian attack
Israel's war cabinet has met to discuss its response to Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack.
Israel did not make public whether a decision had been reached.
Its allies have strongly condemned Iran's actions, but urged Benjamin Netanyahu's government to show restraint.
While Iran has signalled it considers the matter closed, the Israeli military's chief of staff said the attack would not go unanswered. read more
Israel's war cabinet has met to discuss its response to Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack.
Israel did not make public whether a decision had been reached.
Its allies have strongly condemned Iran's actions, but urged Benjamin Netanyahu's government to show restraint.
While Iran has signalled it considers the matter closed, the Israeli military's chief of staff said the attack would not go unanswered. read more
Jeremy Bowen: Iran's attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifeline
It wasn't many days ago that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was under enormous pressure.
After seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen were killed by the Israeli army in Gaza on 1 April, US President Joe Biden seemed finally to lose patience with his troublesome ally.
On the same day, Israel attacked the Iranian diplomatic compound in Damascus, killing a senior general, at least six other officers, and violating legal conventions that prohibit attacks on embassies. read more
It wasn't many days ago that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was under enormous pressure.
After seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen were killed by the Israeli army in Gaza on 1 April, US President Joe Biden seemed finally to lose patience with his troublesome ally.
On the same day, Israel attacked the Iranian diplomatic compound in Damascus, killing a senior general, at least six other officers, and violating legal conventions that prohibit attacks on embassies. read more
US and EU eye new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel
The United States and the European Union say they are looking at imposing further sanctions on Iran, after its attack on Israel at the weekend.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she expected to take action "in the coming days", while EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc was working on it.
Israel has urged its allies to sanction Tehran's missile programme.
United Nations sanctions over the programme expired in October. read more
The United States and the European Union say they are looking at imposing further sanctions on Iran, after its attack on Israel at the weekend.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she expected to take action "in the coming days", while EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc was working on it.
Israel has urged its allies to sanction Tehran's missile programme.
United Nations sanctions over the programme expired in October. read more
Whistleblower 'would not' put family on Boeing 787 jet
Boeing is expected to face criticism at a US Senate hearing from a whistleblower who says he feared its planes could fall apart mid-air.
Engineer Sam Salehpour told NBC News he had raised concerns about the 787 Dreamliner, which Boeing dismissed.
The company is under scrutiny after a number of safety incidents, including a mid-air panel blow-out in January.
But it has sought to defend its practices, and says it is co-operating with the Senate inquiry. read more
Boeing is expected to face criticism at a US Senate hearing from a whistleblower who says he feared its planes could fall apart mid-air.
Engineer Sam Salehpour told NBC News he had raised concerns about the 787 Dreamliner, which Boeing dismissed.
The company is under scrutiny after a number of safety incidents, including a mid-air panel blow-out in January.
But it has sought to defend its practices, and says it is co-operating with the Senate inquiry. read more
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote
Ukraine's prime minister has told the BBC there will be a "Third World War" if Ukraine loses its conflict with Russia, as he urged the US Congress to pass a long-stalled foreign aid bill.
Denys Shmyhal expressed "careful optimism" that US lawmakers would pass the hotly contested measure, which has $61bn (£49bn) earmarked for Kyiv.
The House of Representatives is set to vote on the package this Saturday.
The proposal includes funding for Israel as well as the Indo-Pacific. read more
Ukraine's prime minister has told the BBC there will be a "Third World War" if Ukraine loses its conflict with Russia, as he urged the US Congress to pass a long-stalled foreign aid bill.
Denys Shmyhal expressed "careful optimism" that US lawmakers would pass the hotly contested measure, which has $61bn (£49bn) earmarked for Kyiv.
The House of Representatives is set to vote on the package this Saturday.
The proposal includes funding for Israel as well as the Indo-Pacific. read more
Dubai airport re-opens after UAE suffers heavy rain
Operations at Dubai International Airport remain severely disrupted after heavy rains battered the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries.
The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and the sections of the busy international airport.
Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE.
Some inbound flights have resumed on Thursday, but on the whole Dubai international airport, a major travel hub, is struggling to function. read more
Operations at Dubai International Airport remain severely disrupted after heavy rains battered the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries.
The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and the sections of the busy international airport.
Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE.
Some inbound flights have resumed on Thursday, but on the whole Dubai international airport, a major travel hub, is struggling to function. read more
- An Israeli missile has struck Iran, two US officials have told the BBC's US partner CBS News
- Iranian state media are citing unconfirmed reports of explosions in central province of Isfahan
- Flights have been suspended over several cities, state media say
- Iran has been on high alert after Israel said it would respond to an Iranian attack against it on Saturday night
- More than 300 drones and missiles were fired at Israel by Iran during its unprecedented attack read more
- Iranian state media are citing unconfirmed reports of explosions in central province of Isfahan
- Flights have been suspended over several cities, state media say
- Iran has been on high alert after Israel said it would respond to an Iranian attack against it on Saturday night
- More than 300 drones and missiles were fired at Israel by Iran during its unprecedented attack read more
Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulate
Armed police have made an arrest after reports that a man was seen entering the Iranian consulate not far from the Eiffel Tower in Paris,
Elite officers from France's BRI intervention brigade surrounded the building after a witness saw a man apparently carrying a grenade or explosive vest.
French reports said the suspect eventually left the building.
A man was detained by police shortly after 14:45 (12:45 GMT). read more
Armed police have made an arrest after reports that a man was seen entering the Iranian consulate not far from the Eiffel Tower in Paris,
Elite officers from France's BRI intervention brigade surrounded the building after a witness saw a man apparently carrying a grenade or explosive vest.
French reports said the suspect eventually left the building.
A man was detained by police shortly after 14:45 (12:45 GMT). read more
A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan court where former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial is being held has died.
Maxwell Azzarello, 37, doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets into the air.
It happened as the jury selection for Mr Trump's trial was completed.
He was taken to hospital on Friday in critical condition, where he later died, CBS News - the BBC's US partner - confirmed.
Mr Trump was in the building to attend jury selection, where he has had a security detail, but the former president left during the incident.
New York City police said early on Saturday that Mr Azzarello was declared dead by hospital staff, NBC reported. read more
Maxwell Azzarello, 37, doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets into the air.
It happened as the jury selection for Mr Trump's trial was completed.
He was taken to hospital on Friday in critical condition, where he later died, CBS News - the BBC's US partner - confirmed.
Mr Trump was in the building to attend jury selection, where he has had a security detail, but the former president left during the incident.
New York City police said early on Saturday that Mr Azzarello was declared dead by hospital staff, NBC reported. read more
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn
The House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine as it struggles to resist Russia's invasion.
The much-delayed measure had vocal opponents in Congress and it took a fragile bipartisan deal to get the $61bn (£49bn) package through.
Now the focus shifts from "whether" to "when" lethal aid arrives, with reports suggesting it could begin within days.
President Joe Biden spoke of a "clear message" about US leadership abroad. read more
The House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine as it struggles to resist Russia's invasion.
The much-delayed measure had vocal opponents in Congress and it took a fragile bipartisan deal to get the $61bn (£49bn) package through.
Now the focus shifts from "whether" to "when" lethal aid arrives, with reports suggesting it could begin within days.
President Joe Biden spoke of a "clear message" about US leadership abroad. read more
Israel military intelligence chief quits over 7 October
The Israeli military's intelligence chief has resigned, saying he took responsibility for the failures before Hamas's attack on Israel on 7 October.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Major General Aharon Haliva would retire once his successor was selected.
He acknowledged in a letter that his intelligence directorate "did not live up to the task we were entrusted with".
He is the first senior figure to step down over the attack, which were the deadliest in Israel's history. read more
The Israeli military's intelligence chief has resigned, saying he took responsibility for the failures before Hamas's attack on Israel on 7 October.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Major General Aharon Haliva would retire once his successor was selected.
He acknowledged in a letter that his intelligence directorate "did not live up to the task we were entrusted with".
He is the first senior figure to step down over the attack, which were the deadliest in Israel's history. read more
UN rights chief 'horrified' by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals
The UN's human rights chief has said he is "horrified" by the destruction of Gaza's Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals and the reports of "mass graves" being found at the sites after Israeli raids.
Volker Türk called for independent investigations into the deaths.
Palestinian officials said they had exhumed 283 bodies at Nasser, some with their hands tied. It is not clear how they died or when they were buried.
Israel's military said claims that it buried bodies there were "baseless". read more
The UN's human rights chief has said he is "horrified" by the destruction of Gaza's Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals and the reports of "mass graves" being found at the sites after Israeli raids.
Volker Türk called for independent investigations into the deaths.
Palestinian officials said they had exhumed 283 bodies at Nasser, some with their hands tied. It is not clear how they died or when they were buried.
Israel's military said claims that it buried bodies there were "baseless". read more
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, on the basis that he did not receive a fair trial.
The Court of Appeals found that prosecutors were allowed to call witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him.
Its ruling said that meant he was tried on past behaviour and not solely on the crimes he was charged with.
Weinstein, 72, will remain in prison for a separate conviction for rape. read more
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, on the basis that he did not receive a fair trial.
The Court of Appeals found that prosecutors were allowed to call witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him.
Its ruling said that meant he was tried on past behaviour and not solely on the crimes he was charged with.
Weinstein, 72, will remain in prison for a separate conviction for rape. read more
Columbia campus protester apologises for 'kill Zionists' comments
A leader of students protesting the war in Gaza at Columbia University has apologised after video emerged of him saying "Zionists don't deserve to live".
Khymani James, 20, said he was "unusually upset" and "misspoke in the heat of the moment".
On Friday, Columbia announced that he had been banned from campus.
Protests which began at Columbia in New York City have since spread to campuses across the US. read more
A leader of students protesting the war in Gaza at Columbia University has apologised after video emerged of him saying "Zionists don't deserve to live".
Khymani James, 20, said he was "unusually upset" and "misspoke in the heat of the moment".
On Friday, Columbia announced that he had been banned from campus.
Protests which began at Columbia in New York City have since spread to campuses across the US. read more
Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package
The Pentagon says it will "rush" Patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package.
However Patriot systems for launching the missiles will not be sent, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Patriots were "urgently" needed to face a growing Russian air threat and "can and should save lives right now".
On Saturday, Ukraine said Russia had carried out another massive air attack. read more
The Pentagon says it will "rush" Patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package.
However Patriot systems for launching the missiles will not be sent, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Patriots were "urgently" needed to face a growing Russian air threat and "can and should save lives right now".
On Saturday, Ukraine said Russia had carried out another massive air attack. read more
Campus protests: Hundreds arrested at universities across US as Gaza demonstrations continue
Hundreds more people were arrested at college campuses across the US on Saturday as student protests against the war in Gaza continue.
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was among those detained by police.
Protestors are demanding institutions boycott companies and individuals with ties to Israel.
But some Jewish students have complained about alleged antisemitism from some demonstrators. read more
Hundreds more people were arrested at college campuses across the US on Saturday as student protests against the war in Gaza continue.
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was among those detained by police.
Protestors are demanding institutions boycott companies and individuals with ties to Israel.
But some Jewish students have complained about alleged antisemitism from some demonstrators. read more
Palestinian leader appeals to US to stop Israel's Rafah offensive
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge.
Mr Abbas, who runs parts of the occupied West Bank, said any attack could see Palestinians flee Gaza.
Israel has consistently vowed to carry out an offensive in Rafah.
US President Joe Biden "reiterated his clear position" on Rafah to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu in a call on Sunday. read more
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge.
Mr Abbas, who runs parts of the occupied West Bank, said any attack could see Palestinians flee Gaza.
Israel has consistently vowed to carry out an offensive in Rafah.
US President Joe Biden "reiterated his clear position" on Rafah to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu in a call on Sunday. read more