BBC World News

1. More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say

   The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

2. 'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going?

   Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

3. All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq

   The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

4. Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties

   The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

5. Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say

   The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday.