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1. Trump and Iran remain far apart on peace terms. Here are the biggest gaps

   

   Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's sunny assessment of the prospects for a long-term peace agreement with Iran, there are fundamental differences in the visions the two sides have put forward for a deal.

2. Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon as truce talks to start in Pakistan

   

   Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its most intensive strikes of the war on its neighbour killed more than 300 people, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.

3. K-pop supergroup BTS kick off world tour in South Korea after 4-year hiatus

   

   The boys of BTS are returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, during which the members completed their mandatory military service. Despite pouring rain in Seoul, fans packed a stadium to watch the K-pop group kick off their long-awaited world tour.

4. Iran clamping down in Strait of Hormuz amid tenuous ceasefire

   

   The Middle East ceasefire appeared shaky less than two days after it was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, as Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday and Iran showed little sign of relinquishing its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

5. Despite ceasefire with Iran, Israel's aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon

   

   The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was met in Lebanon with the war’s bloodiest day, as Israel launched a massive air campaign that its media termed "Operation Eternal Darkness." The Israeli strikes killed and wounded hundreds, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled his intent to pursue Hezbollah regardless of international pressure.