BBC

1. Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say

   The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.

2. 'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe

   Dozens of the country's mainland regions are currently under the second-highest alert as the heatwave continues.

3. US must rule out more strikes before new talks, Iranian minister tells BBC

   Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the Trump administration has "not made their position clear" on further attacks.

4. Idaho gunman in deadly ambush of fire crews had 'idolised' firefighters

   The suspect deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene.

5. I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader

   Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.