BBC World News

1. More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say

   The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

2. Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties

   The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

3. Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say

   The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday.

4. Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

   A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

5. Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank

   The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring" over the prank turned fatal.