The US House of Representatives has approved long-delayed military aid to Ukraine in a rare show of bipartisan unity, while also bolstering Israel and Taiwan defences and threatening to ban Chinese-owned TikTok, AFP reports.

The four bills in the $95 billion package were overwhelmingly approved in quick succession, though they leave the future of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson in some doubt as he seeks to fend off angry far-right detractors.

A total of $13bn in military assistance has been allocated for America’s historic ally Israel in its offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the “much-appreciated aid bill” showed strong support for Israel and “defends Western civilisation”. The money will essentially be used to reinforce Israel’s Iron Dome air defences.

More than $9bn will be earmarked to address “the dire need for humanitarian assistance for Gaza as well as other vulnerable populations around the world,” the legislation says.