BBC World News

1. Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

   The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

2. At least 100 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says

   The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.

3. What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

   An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

4. Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

   In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

5. Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say

   It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.