BBC World News

1. US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin

   The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.

2. Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite new optimism

   The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.

3. Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them

   In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.

4. Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says

   Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

5. Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX

   Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.