BBC World News

1. China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI

   It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.

2. Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station

   The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".

3. Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call

   With more than 90% of ballots processed early on Monday, the left-wing bloc was in front by approximately 20,000 votes.

4. Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate

   Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.

5. Thousands demand end to violence in Mexican cartel hotspot

   Culiacán has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.