BBC World News

1. Iranian minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz deal

   The foreign minister says Tehran is waiting for an official rejection of a deal, despite the US President's comments.

2. 'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope, during Lourdes visit

   Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.

3. Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead

   The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.

4. Killer Christa Pike is to be executed within days but her defence say she's a victim too

   Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.

5. Ten climbers missing after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp

   The Nepali team was preparing to take overseas climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.