As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel – but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza’s future?
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‘Like a sci-fi movie’: US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.
Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria
The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.
Kenya’s sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger
The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.
More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods
Local officials admit “loopholes in emergency planning” and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as “a wake-up call”.
Warning issued after US energy drink cans accidentally filled with vodka
The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.
Dozens killed seeking food in Gaza, hospital says, as US envoy arrives in Israel
Israel’s military says fired “warning shots” as crowds gathered around aid lorries but was “not aware of any casualties” from its fire.
Russian strikes kill six and hit apartment block, Ukrainian officials say
A barrage of Russian drones and missiles have caused damage at more than two dozen locations across Kyiv.
Watch: Nursing home residents rescued from China floods
At least 30 people have been killed in floods that have inundated large parts of northeastern China.
Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?
The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams explains how the people of Gaza have reached a point of starvation.