Earlier this year, press-freedoms organisation said killing of journalists was at an all-time high, ‘primarily due to the actions of one government’

Lebanese officials say rescue teams came under fire while trying to aid Amal Khalil, a reporter, and Zeinab Faraj, a photojournalist

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill journalist and wound photographer as rescue efforts hampered

Second round of peace talks could take place within the next three days, Trump reportedly says

Beirut to seek extension of 10-day truce which emerged separately from US efforts to resolve conflict with Iran

Many issues remain to be resolved but a framework for agreement could be reached if talks resume in Islamabad this week

But United States military blockades of Strait of Hormuz to remain

Donald Trump says US will resume attacks on Iran if deal is not struck with Tehran soon

Soldier was photographed swinging a sledgehammer at the head of a statue that had fallen off a cross

Temporary ceasefire in Lebanon sees people visit homes in Dahiyeh to take stock of their situation

Netanyahu says Israel has ‘not finished’ in Iran as fresh air strikes launched at Lebanon during ceasefire with Hizbullah

Tehran had said US is ‘not serious’ about negotiations

Top negotiator for Iran says talks with US have ‘had progress’ but gaps remain

Protesters condemn US-Israeli war on Iran and call for referendum on Triple Lock

Tehran temporarily reopens strait after a truce is agreed between Israel and Lebanon

Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue

Abbas ⁠Araghchi says passage for commercial vessels will be permitted while there is a ceasefire in Lebanon

Unclear how quickly shipping can resume on pre-war conditions as 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins

Mixed signals suggest there may be no quick return to the pre-war status quo

Many specifics of ceasefire remain unclear, including whether the Israeli military will withdraw from areas it is occupying