BBC World News

1. Why does the US have Iran's Kharg Island in its sights?

   The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

2. Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade

   The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with it arriving.

3. Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war

   It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.

4. Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

   A UK Foreign Office spokesman accused Russia of an "aggressive and co-ordinated campaign of harassment against British diplomats".

5. Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president

   The military leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job.