BBC World News

1. Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

   Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

2. Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told

   Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.

3. Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close

   The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.

4. Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

   Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

5. South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request

   It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.