BBC World News

1. Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan

   US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday.

2. Trump says US to scale back South Korea military drills after it stayed out of Iran war

   Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

3. Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026

   Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.

4. Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36

   Panettiere starred in TV shows including Heroes and Nashville along with films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.

5. Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

   The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.