Biden heads for Israel as Gaza death toll rises

The move is a major change in US policy after months of requests from Kyiv.

Priti Patel is made a dame and Jacob Rees-Mogg is knighted, as seven former colleagues become peers.

The worst scenario for Syrians is that their country will spin into violent chaos, writes the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen.

Mr Biden, making his first overseas trip as president, is seeking to bolster ties with US allies.

The attack comes as Ukraine’s president made an unannounced visit to meet Canada’s PM in Ottawa.