BBC World News

1. Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe

   Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages, in the latest summer wildfire in Southern Europe.

2. More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13

   People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say

3. Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq

   US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

4. Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins

   The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

5. Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

   The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.