BBC

1. Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

   The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

2. The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

   President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

3. The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

   Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

4. Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl

   The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

5. Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert

   Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.