BBC

1. Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow

   Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.

2. What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind

   Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

3. Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt

   Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.

4. Former EU top diplomat Mogherini accused in fraud investigation

   The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.

5. Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze

   Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people.