BBC World News

1. France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat

   The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.

2. US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

   Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

3. US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount

   It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

4. Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

   The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

5. Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?

   At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.