BBC World News

1. Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread

   The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.

2. US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

   Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

3. US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount

   It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

4. Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?

   At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.

5. South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

   Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.