Armed conflicts and attacks
Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen; Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict
A Saudi-led coalition begins a military offensive against the Houthis, carrying out airstrikes against the capital Sanaa, as well as the provinces of Ma'rib, al-Jawf, al-Bayda, Hajjah and Saada. The local news describe the airstrikes as "violent" and reports scores of people injured. This is said to be the response to missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia from last week to last night. (Reuters)
Irapuato massacres
Gunmen kill at least 24 people in a mass shooting at a drug rehabilitation center in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. (Reuters)
2020 Oromia Clashes
An Ethiopian military crackdown on protests in Oromia Region leaves 81 protesters dead, while several prominent politicians, such as Jawar Mohammed, have been detained. The protests began following the death of Oromo musician Hachalu Hundessa. (BBC News)
Arts and culture
The Finnish Air Force Command formally ends the use of the swastika in its imagery, according to the Air Force Command. However, the swastika will remain on some Air Force unit flags and decorations. (BBC News)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, responding to recent criticism about the lack of racial diversity among the nominees in major Oscar award categories, invites 819 people to become new members. Of the invitees, 49% are from outside the US, 45% are women, and 36% are non-white. (BBC News)
Removal of Confederate monuments and memorials, List of monuments and memorials removed during the George Floyd protests
The monument of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson is removed from Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia. (ABC News)
Weinstein effect, Fox News controversies
Fox News fires America's Newsroom anchor Ed Henry following allegations of sexual misconduct by a former employee. (CNN)