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Jacob Crouch: Stepfather guilty of 'vicious' baby murderA court hears 10-month-old Jacob Crouch, who sustained 39 rib fractures, suffered a “living hell”. BBC News – UK

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman gets death penaltyA jury has sentenced Robert Bowers for the 2018 attack – the deadliest antisemitic attack in the US. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctionsNigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta. BBC News – Africa

UK house prices fall at sharpest rate for 14 years, says NationwideThe building society says annual prices dropped by 3.8% and affordability “remains stretched”. BBC News – Business

Riad Salameh: Lebanon's tainted central bank chief steps downRiad Salameh leaves the country’s economy in tatters and is being investigated for embezzlement. BBC News – Middle East

Sebastián Marset: Thousands hunt for alleged drug traffickerSebastián Marset is accused of trafficking and ordering the murder of an anti-crime prosecutor. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Same Moscow skyscraper hit in new drone attackThe building in Russia’s capital was targeted in a similar attack on Sunday, the mayor says. BBC News – Europe

Affordable housing schemes: 'Invisible' renters earning £30k not eligiblePeople with enough money to rent affordable housing in London are being told their incomes are too low. BBC News – UK

Angus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' dead aged 25The star is reportedly found dead at his family home in California a week after burying his father. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup: Why some people want Russia in and France outSupporters of the military which seized power in Niger have been showing their support for Russia. BBC News – Africa

'The cost of living started my shoplifting': Why stealing goods is on the riseWith shoplifting on the rise, we speak to some people about why they do it and others about their experiences facing it. BBC News – Business

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in LebanonDeadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend. BBC News – Middle East

Haiti: US nurse and child kidnapped, says charityThe US State Department is aware of reports and is in ‘regular contact’ with Haitian authorities. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talksThe Russian leader also sought to justify the arrest of critical voices, claiming they were harming the country from inside. BBC News – Europe

Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in ScotlandRishi Sunak is meeting senior figures from the oil and gas, renewable and nuclear industries this week. BBC News – UK

Rivals' silence at Iowa dinner shows Trump's dominance in 2024 raceAt key Iowa dinner only one Republican opponent challenged Trump head on – and he was roundly booed. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup: West African leaders threaten military interventionWest African leaders set a seven-day deadline for the junta to reinstate the ousted president. BBC News – Africa

NatWest row: Not helpful if chairman quits over Nigel Farage, says ministerAndrew Griffith’s comments come after PM Rishi Sunak refused to back Sir Howard Davies. BBC News – Business

Israel-Lebanon border tension raises fears of bloody escalationThe Israeli-Lebanon front line holds ever-present risks of a new and devastating conflict. BBC News – Middle East

Lionel Messi scores twice and assists once on first Inter Miami start in 4-0 winLionel Messi scores twice and assists once on his first start for Inter Miami in a 4-0 win over Atlanta United. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean