A US official tells the BBC there is growing belief within the US government that the so-called Islamic State is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria.

Labour leadership hopeful Jeremy Corbyn is applauded by his supporters at a final rally before the result of the three-month contest is announced.

MPs are to debate whether some terminally ill people in England and Wales should be allowed to end their lives with medical supervision in a bill brought by Labour MP Rob Marris.

The UN General Assembly votes in favour of allowing the Palestinian flag to be flown in front of UN buildings, despite strong opposition from Israel.

Northern Ireland's acting first minister says she will protect Stormont from "rogue" republican and nationalist ministers as the political crisis continues.

Negotiations over reforms to consultant contracts, including the end of a right to opt out of weekend work, have begun, the British Medical Association says.

A Republican-backed measure to derail the Iran nuclear deal has been blocked in the US Senate, protecting President Obama's landmark deal.

In an emotional interview for a late night talk show, US Vice President Joe Biden says he is still unsure about whether to run for president.