Invading Israeli forces have crossed north of Lebanon's Litani River and seized the medieval Beaufort Castle.
Morocco's success is built on an effective strategy, but there has been some upheaval in the run-up to FIFA World Cup.
Labour Party secures historic fourth term in Malta amid geopolitical and economic instability concerns.
Saratov refinery hit as Ukrainian strikes intensify across Russian regions, damaging civilian infrastructure.
US officials indicate Tehran may take days to respond to Trump's tougher terms on a potential peace agreement.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz describes the capture of Beaufort Castle as a significant tactical victory.
The next phase of the Strait of Hormuz crisis may be defined less by its closure than by conditional access.
Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing 'slowly but surely', as Israel intensifies operations in Lebanon.
Gauff's exit leaves four-time champion Swiatek and world number one Sabalenka as top contenders for the women's title.
Syrian commission confirms deaths of Rania al-Abbasi's six children, missing since 2013 under Bashar al-Assad's rule.