BBC World News

1. US eases oil sanctions as Iran denies Vance claim on nuclear inspectors

   Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

2. At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion

   The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.

3. Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

   The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

4. Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says

   The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.

5. Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas

   If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.