BBC World News

1. Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies

   The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

2. Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'

   The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

3. Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico

   Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.

4. Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

   The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

5. Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned

   She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.