BBC

1. Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say

   An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.

2. Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends

   Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.

3. Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom

   The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the "steward" of the White House, but not the "owner".

4. China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'

   China bans 'bone ash apartments' where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.

5. Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

   Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.