BBC News

1. Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list

   Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.

2. Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

   Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

3. Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says

   The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.

4. Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row

   The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.

5. Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency

   The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.