BBC News

1. Scott Mills confirms he was investigated by police in first statement since sacking

   Mills says the announcement of his sacking from the BBC had led "to the publication of rumour and speculation".

2. UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says

   It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

3. Travelodge boss was sent email by sex assault victim

   The victim of a sexual assault in a Travelodge - by a man given the key card to her room - sent an email to the chief executive soon after the attack.

4. Rescuers abandon hope for whale stranded off German island

   The whale became stranded on a sandbank before it was rescued, only to swim into shallow waters further along the coast.

5. Stella McCartney's clifftop 'forever home' gets planning consent

   The fashion designer and her husband plan to build the house overlooking a sea loch in the Highlands.