BBC World News

1. First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say

   The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.

2. Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows

   Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".

3. Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker

   Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.

4. Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas

   If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

5. Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

   Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".