1. Russia staged a major missile and drone strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, damaging substations and power facilities in five regions.

2. A court in Vietnam sentenced real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death over her role in a $12.46 billion financial fraud case.

3. Members of India's Congress party say they face a big election loss and risk losing their status as the main opposition.

4. American dairy farmers are raising their defences to try to contain the spread of bird flu.

5. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled plans for military cooperation and projects ranging from missiles to moon landings, strengthening their alliance with an eye on countering China and Russia.