BBC World News

1. Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say

   The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".

2. 'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

   The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

3. Le Pen's political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France

   The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be "deeply worrying" for democracy.

4. 'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line

   Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.

5. Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution

   The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.