Russian paramilitary fighters and Malian forces launch a new offensive in central Mali as al-Qaeda-linked groups tighten pressure on Bamako.

At least 70 killed in new armed attacks in central Mali, security sources say.

At least 70 people were killed in new armed attacks in central Mali, according to security and local sources.

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 39 people, Lebanese authorities say. Hezbollah responds with rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel, as Israel claims targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.

Lebanese authorities say at least 39 people were killed in a series of Israeli strikes on Lebanon. In response, Hezbollah fired rockets and drones at northern Israel and Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, while Israel says it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure.

Israel strikes across Lebanon, killing at least 9, hitting highway near Beirut outside Hezbollah strongholds

Israel conducted airstrikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least nine people in the south, with raids also hitting a highway near Beirut outside Hezbollah's traditional strongholds, according to local authorities.

One killed in Gaza as Turkish Foreign Minister meets Hamas official to discuss peace efforts.

One person has been killed in Gaza as Turkish Foreign Minister discusses peace efforts with a Hamas official.