BBC News

1. Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US

   Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.

2. Israel indefinitely delays Palestinian prisoner release as hostages freed

   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the prisoners won't be freed until the next release of hostages is guaranteed.

3. List accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

   The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.

4. Pope has 'peaceful' night after condition described as 'critical'

   Pope Francis is "more unwell than yesterday", the Vatican says, adding his prognosis "remains guarded".

5. Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one

   How did Jannik Sinner’s drugs ban deal come about and where does it leave the fight against doping in tennis?