BBC World News

1. Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

   The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

2. Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

   Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.

3. Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'

   The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

4. Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico

   Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.

5. Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role

   The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.