BBC World News

1. Iran says it is ready for what US calls 'greatest financial offensive ever'

   The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to counter them.

2. UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia

   It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

3. US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism

   The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.

4. NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower

   The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.

5. French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud

   The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.