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The islanders facing China’s menacing presence on their horizon

Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships.Διαβάστε ...

Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defence system

An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.Διαβάστε ...

Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'

The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their potential collapse.Διαβάστε ...

Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel

The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.Διαβάστε ...

Still leading candidate to be Southampton manager

Southampton identify Lens manager Will Still as their leading candidate for the vacant position at St Mary's Stadium.Διαβάστε ...

Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity

Sean Diddy Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventuar as well as a male exotic dancer.Διαβάστε ...

Man Utd 'would be seen differently with Europa win'

Ruben Amorim is not under pressure at Manchester United, but thinks his team may be looked at in a different way if they beat Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday.Διαβάστε ...

Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France

At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.Διαβάστε ...

Watch: Fatal storms strike the south of France

At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.Διαβάστε ...

UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts

The UN said that despite the trucks crossing to the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, none of the aid had yet been distributed.Διαβάστε ...

Gaza aid yet to reach civilians, UN says, as pressure grows on Israel

Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a basic amount of food to enter Gaza, where global experts have warned of a looming famine.Διαβάστε ...

Arrested maintenance worker says he was forced to assist New Orleans jail break

Sterling Williams is accused of helping 10 inmates escape the Orleans Parish Jail on Friday.Διαβάστε ...

Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan

For now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan.Διαβάστε ...

French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.Διαβάστε ...

'We are dying at pace' - infected blood victims still waiting for compensation

Diana Johnson MP, who has campaigned with victims, tells BBC slow progress is disappointing.Διαβάστε ...

Elon Musk plans to cut back political spending

Asked if he had any regrets about his political activities, Musk said: I did what needed to be done.Διαβάστε ...

Djokovic 'couldn't get more' out of Murray partnership

Novak Djokovic says he couldn't get more out of his partnership with Andy Murray but is in no rush to find a new coach as the French Open approaches.Διαβάστε ...

BBC Verify examines Israeli strikes as minimal aid enters Gaza

Israel says its reopened access for a limited number of aid trucks into Gaza, after blocking supplies from entering the territory for the last 11 weeks. BBC Verify has been looking into the latest ...