BBC

1. Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali

   Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

2. Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine

   The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

3. Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections

   Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

4. Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain

   On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

5. Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain

   An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.