Dozens of Mexican mafia members arrested in California crackdown

The deal would combine two major Hollywood studios and bring CBS and CNN under one roof, tightening an already concentrated media landscape, critics say.

Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.

But Hezbollah’s opposition to talks and continued Israeli strikes make progress difficult to come by.

France and the UK are leading efforts to establish a multinational mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Questions remain about the scope of the operation and whether it can bring lasting stability.