BBC

1. Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK

   In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.

2. US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels

   Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.

3. Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video

   Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.

4. US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro

   Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

5. Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season

   Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.