BBC World News

1. Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'

   The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"

2. CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban

   Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit.

3. Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan

   The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas.

4. Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

   Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

5. Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance

   The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.