BBC World News

1. US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland

   The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.

2. Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities

   Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

3. Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

   A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.

4. Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival

   Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.

5. Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest

   Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.