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BBC News Netanyahu hails Biden's 50 years of support in White House visit

Gaza war was expected to be top priority at meeting held a day after the Israeli PM delivered fiery speech to Congress.

BBC News Race to contain 'enormous' oil spill after ship sinks off Philippines

The oil tanker is one of two vessels to sink in the wider region as Typhoon Gaemi passes through.

BBC News Not an oeuf: Athletes report eggs shortage in Olympic village

Several athetes have complained about the amount of food available, specifically eggs and grilled meats, according to French media.

BBC News Gang kills women and children in Papua New Guinea massacre - reports

Police say a gang attacked three remote villages in Papua New Guinea, killing at least two dozen.

BBC News Hostage families deride Netanyahu's Congress speech

While supporters praise the PM's words, relatives of those held by Hamas treat them with derision.

BBC News Boat carrying 45 migrants and refugees capsizes off Yemen

The UN says only four survivors are found after the boat capsized due to strong winds and overloading.

BBC News Famous Rockies resort of Jasper on fire as thousands flee

People were told to leave the popular tourist town of Jasper on Tuesday as fires approached.

BBC News 100 bottles of champagne found in 19th Century wreck

The cargo could have been heading to the table of Tsar Nicholas I, a diver believes.

BBC News China and Russia stage first joint bomber patrol near Alaska

The patrol comes amid US warnings of deepening ties between China and Russia.

BBC News Ten-year-old boy killed in Colombia's first drone death

The country's defence ministry has blamed Wednesday's attack on rebel guerrillas.

BBC News Watch: People rescued as Typhoon floods shops and streets

Typhoon Gaemi, which made landfall on Taiwan's east coast on Wednesday, has killed three people and injured hundreds more on the island, officials said.

BBC News Watch: People rescued as Typhoon floods shops and streets

Typhoon Gaemi, which made landfall on Taiwan's east coast on Wednesday, has killed three people and injured hundreds more on the island, officials said.

BBC News Swiss limit tourist access in bid to bring back edelweiss

Swiss authorities decide to fence off pastures from tourists in search of the perfect picture.

BBC News Shooting of broadcasting regulator boss shocks Zambians

Guntila Muleya had only been the head of the Independent Broadcasting Authority for three months.

BBC News Not an oeuf: Athletes report eggs shortage in Olympic village

Several athetes have complained about the amount of food available, specifically eggs and grilled meats, according to French media.