The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.

An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.