BBC

1. Little sign of breakthrough as Trump's Iran deadline nears

   The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

2. Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

   Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.

3. JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid

   The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

4. Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping

   Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

5. Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings

   The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.