BBC

1. US and Iran hold talks as fears of direct conflict continue

   The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.

2. More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say

   The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear, however reports have suggested it was carried out by a suicide bomber.

3. Russian general shot several times in Moscow

   Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.

4. We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands

   A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

5. Canada and France to open Greenland consulates after Trump demands

   The moves were planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but they are being seen as a show of solidarity with Greenlanders.