Armed conflicts and attacks
Syrian conflict
Three Druze civilians are shot dead by unidentified gunmen on motorcycles in a suspected sectarian attack in Kafr Maris, Idlib Governorate, Syria. (AP)
Gaza war
Two deceased Israeli hostages, Arie "Zalman" Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar, were handed over to Israel by the Islamic extremist organization, Hamas. (The Times of Isreal)
Arts and culture
XIX International Chopin Piano Competition
American Eric Lu wins the 2025 International Chopin Piano Competition at the National Philharmonic in Warsaw, Poland. (Chopin Competition) (Reuters)