President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children has been visible from the outset, the UN says.

Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children has been visible from the outset, the UN says.

Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.

Zendaya flashes a gold band on her wedding finger as she joins the A-list set at Paris Fashion Week.

Zendaya flashes a gold band on her wedding finger as she joins the A-list set at Paris Fashion Week.

Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.

The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.

The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.

The court heard how the 35-year-old had a key role procuring products for Hezbollah's drones programme.

It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.

Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.

Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tel the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".

It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.

President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.