BBC World News

1. Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes

   US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.

2. Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

   The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

3. Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal

   Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

4. Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers

   Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.

5. Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform

   The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.