BBC World News

1. US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

   US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

2. Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

3. Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison

   The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

4. Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks

   The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

5. Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

   Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.