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.

A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost-of-living and mounting debt.

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.

Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.

People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.

Australia is one of the world's biggest biodiversity hotspots, home to more than a million different species.

The young prodigy's "unexpected passing" was announced by his family on Monday.

Platform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.

Platform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.

Crews tore down a massive covered entryway and windows in the East Wing to make way for Trump's new event space.

A neighbour died after falling to the ground in a failed attempt to escape through a window.

The two countries will boost investments to expand mining and processing of critical minerals, amid dependency on China.

Crews tore down a massive covered entryway and windows in the East Wing to make way for Trump's new event space.

A preliminary report says a cable that broke on the Glória funicular last month had never been certified, and mentions other failures.

Experts have suggested several attacks launched by the US may be illegal under international law.

The Pope acknowledged "resistance in some parts of the world" to permanently remove a priest who abuses a child, the group said.