Armed conflicts and attacks
Central African Republic Civil War
Nine Chinese nationals are killed and two others are injured after suspected rebels storm the Chinese-run Chimbolo gold mine, 25 kilometres (16 mi) away from Bambari. (AP)
Business and economy
Acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS
UBS Group AG, supported by the Swiss government, reaches a deal to take over Credit Suisse as the latter bank faces imminent insolvency. (Swiss Federal Council)
Disasters and accidents
At least 19 people are killed and 25 others are injured when their bus falls into a ditch in Madaripur District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. (WION)
Politics and elections
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian president Vladimir Putin visits Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, in Russian-occupied Ukraine, for the first time since the invasion began. (AP)