BBC World News

1. Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning 'colonialist threat'

   US President Donald Trump said the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed "in its entirety".

2. Flooding across Asia leaves 600 dead and hundreds missing

   The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

3. Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia

   The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.

4. Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?

   A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.

5. Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

   It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.