"That is happening more and more with intelligence services using criminals to do work for them, and it gives them plausible deniability," said a former CSIS chief.

In a major policy shift, the US removes restrictions on long-range missiles as North Korean troops deployed alongside Russian forces.

Israel targets Hezbollah leadership as talks advance, while Lebanese army's Shiite ties raise doubts about the agreement's enforcement.

Rachel Zegler faced backlash after wishing Trump and supporters to “never know peace” on Instagram.