BBC World News

1. 'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions

   China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.

2. Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security

   Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.

3. US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture

   The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.

4. 'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish

   Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.

5. US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

   Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.