BBC World News

1. Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

   Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

2. Ukrainian drones hit more sites of Russian online retailer Wildberries

   Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.

3. Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

   The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

4. India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify

   The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.

5. France passes law banning under-15s from social media

   The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.