BBC World News

1. Israeli hostages freed as Palestinian prisoner release delayed

   The six freed are the final living hostages to be released as part of the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

2. One dead in stabbing in French city of Mulhouse

   President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no doubt it was an Islamist terrorist attack".

3. Pope remains in 'critical' condition after 'respiratory crisis'

   Pope Francis is "more unwell than yesterday", the Vatican says, adding his prognosis "remains guarded".

4. 'Trump hasn't got any plan': Russians speak to BBC after three years of war

   A BBC team asking Russians about their invasion of Ukraine draws police and state TV attention.

5. French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush

   Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.