The top diplomat delivers the strongest US remarks yet in Israel on protecting Palestinian civilians.

Rand Paul of Kentucky performs the Heimlich manoeuvre on fellow Republican Joni Ernst of Iowa.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Maehara Seiji has left the opposition Democratic Party for the People to form a new party with four other members of the Diet. (NHK)

Rising temperatures are putting the health of endangered mountain gorillas at risk.

Palestinians tell the BBC they were beaten and had dogs set on them while in Israeli detention.

Magnum says he will be remembered for seeking out life's "most absurd and charming moments".

The app that gives women a place to speak out about about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues.

The hulk of the 'Africa' is found on the bed of Lake Huron in Canada by filmmakers looking for mussels.

A foiled murder plot in the US has links to a case which sparked Canada's diplomatic row with India.

When they starred in Fairytale of New York, the Irish-American officers had never heard of The Pogues.

The death of the contentious former US secretary of state draws nostalgia and compliments in China.

Tesla boss Elon Musk says the new cybertruck will "change the look of the roads".

Pedro Sánchez deepens a row, saying he has "serious doubts" Israel is complying with humanitarian law.

The embattled Republican may be expelled from Congress this week, but he won't go down without a fight.

Tattoo artist Mia Schem has been released from Gaza, following her abduction at a music festival.

A 56-year-old man known as "Iroenpitsugaka", or "color pencil artist", has been arrested by Tokyo police for attempted sexual assault of a woman on her way home. (News On Japan)

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.

An Osprey military aircraft came down off the coast of Yakushima, killing one crew member

COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber pulled off an unexpected victory securing long-awaited climate disaster help.