The actor had urged Mr Biden not to seek re-election in a opinion piece in the New York Times.

The Israeli military says the captives were killed by Hamas shortly before troops discovered them in the Rafah area.

Some of the vice-president's views have changed since she first entered politics.

Debates have played a major role in her political career, but the showdown on 10 September will have the highest stakes yet.

There was no new ammunition for Republicans, but it highlighted the challenge she faces in pitching herself as a change candidate.

BBC Verify looks into claims the vice-president made on CNN about fracking, child poverty and green jobs.

The vice-president and Democratic nominee tells CNN her "values have not changed" despite shifts on key issues.

Jake Sullivan is on his first visit to China as national security adviser, for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.