BBC World News

1. China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners

   The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

2. Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start

   The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.

3. Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown'

   A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher.

4. Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged

   The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.

5. Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series

   Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues.