BBC World News

1. Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary

   Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

2. UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia

   It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

3. US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism

   The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.

4. Moment tornado tears through southern France

   The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.

5. King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says

   Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.