BBC News

1. Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88

   The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".

2. Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning 'colonialist threat'

   US President Donald Trump said the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed "in its entirety".

3. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

   Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

4. William pays visit to severely ill children from Gaza

   The Prince of Wales visits a number of severely ill children from Gaza being treated by the NHS.

5. Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia

   The two ships stuck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.