BBC World News

1. Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

   The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

2. Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

   A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.

3. French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

   The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

4. Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf

   The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.

5. Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election

   The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.