BBC World News

1. Trump says Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'

   The US president accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" with the waterway as Israel and Lebanon to begin peace talks.

2. Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done

   Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

3. Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors

   She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

4. UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines

   Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

5. White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

   The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.