The UK joined Israel's defence against Iran in order to prevent an escalation of the conflict, Lord Cameron has said. UK RAF jets intercepted a small number of drones bound for Israel in Iran's first ever direct attack on its territory. The foreign secretary urged Israel to be "smart" and "tough" as it considers its response. Lord Cameron added that the UK did not support a retaliatory strike, echoing US President Joe Biden's comment that Israel should "take the win". The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock have also called for calm, while French President Emmanuel Macron said France would do everything possible to avoid what he described as a regional conflagration. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Israel #Iran #BBCNews

President Biden's pressure on Israel after last week's deadly attack on aid workers did not go far enough, according to current and former US officials who have spoken to the BBC. Israel said it would open new aid routes after President Biden threatened to reassess policy following Israeli strikes that killed seven workers from food charity World Central Kitchen (WCK), including a US citizen. Meanwhile Australia's foreign minister has suggested the country could recognise Palestinian statehood, to increase momentum towards peace. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Gaza #Israel #BBCNews

UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for talks on the Ukraine and Gaza wars. The former UK PM also urged Congress to approve a further $60bn (£47bn) of aid for Kyiv in a joint press conference. Lord Cameron said the UK has "grave concerns" about humanitarian access to Gaza, but that it would not halt arms exports to Israel. He added that there was precedent for his earlier "private" meeting with Republican candidate Donald Trump. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Read more on the BBC News website: https://bbc.in/3TPPLzb #US #UK #BBCNews

A state of emergency has been declared in southern Iceland because of a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula - the fourth since December. The last time the Reykjanes Peninsula had a period of volcanic activity was 800 years ago - and the eruptions went on for decades. This is now the seventh eruption since 2021, and scientists believe the area is entering a new volcanic era that could last for decades or even centuries. The BBC's Sofia Bettiza explains how the frequent eruptions mean Iceland could be "entering a new volcanic era which could last decades". Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Iceland #Grindavik #BBCNews

At least 112 people have been killed by forest fires in Chile's Valparaíso region, local authorities have said. Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and said he would make "all necessary resources" available to tackle the situation. It is believed to be Chile's deadliest forest fire on record. Many of those affected were visiting the coastal region during the summer holidays. A health alert was put in place in Valparaíso by the health ministry. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Chile #ForestFires #BBCNews

The Taiwanese government has accused China of mounting a huge misinformation campaign to try and influence the outcome of the island's presidential election in a little over two weeks' time. Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is attempting to win an unprecedented third consecutive term. China sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be under Beijing's control. The DPP's presidential and vice-presidential candidates have both been banned from traveling to China or Hong Kong. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #China #Taiwan #BBCNews