BBC World News

1. Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.

2. Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France

   Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.

3. Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

   Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

4. Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

   Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

5. Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US

   The election comes after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.