BBC World News

1. All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped

   The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

2. Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter

   The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.

3. What weapon could the US have put into space?

   The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

4. South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg

   Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.

5. Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says

   Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.