Armed conflicts and attacks
Sudanese civil war
Siege of El Fasher, War crimes during the Sudanese civil war
Massacres occur in Al-Fashir, North Darfur, Sudan, as Rapid Support Forces overwhelm the city and kill civilians for several days, targeting Zaghawa people. (DW)
2025 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict
Following peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to an extended ceasefire, while Pakistan continues to allege that Afghanistan is sheltering militant groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban. (DW)
Israeli–Lebanese conflict
Israeli troops enter the southern Lebanese city of Blida and storm the municipal hall, killing an employee while sleeping. In response, Lebanese president Joseph Aoun orders the military to confront any Israeli incursions. (Reuters)
Arts and culture
The Sagrada Família church in Barcelona, Spain, becomes the world's tallest church at 162.91 m (534.5 ft) after a part of its central tower was added during construction, surpassing the previously-tallest Ulm Minster in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. (DW)