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1. US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait

   Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.

2. Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

   Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

3. Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

   Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

4. Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

   Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

5. Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital

   Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.

6. France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

   A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.

7. Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived

   Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.

8. Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans

   Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

9. Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot

   Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.

10. Voting suspended in parts of Ethiopia over security concerns

    Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.