Armed conflicts and attacks
Sudanese civil war
Siege of El Fasher, War crimes during the Sudanese civil war
The United Nations, the European Union, and the African Union all condemn the massacres in Al-Fashir, North Darfur, Sudan, as Rapid Support Forces overwhelm the city and kill civilians indiscriminately for several days, targeting Zaghawa people. Due to a communications blackout, foreign analysts estimate the death toll at "tens of thousands". (DW)
Israeli–Lebanese conflict
Israeli troops enter the southern Lebanese city of Blida and storms 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)
International relations
China–United States relations
United States president Donald Trump meets Chinese president Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju, agreeing to lower tariffs on China in return for lower rare earth trade curbs. (CNA)
Law and crime
Immigration to the United States
The United States government announces it will lower the number of refugees admitted to the country from 125,000 to 7,500 starting 2026, while also prioritizing white South Africans. (DW)
Politics and elections
King Charles III begins the formal process of revoking Prince Andrew's royal title due to his dealings with deceased convicted sex offender and human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. (DW) (The New York Times)
Sports
2025 Japan Series
In baseball, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks defeats the Hanshin Tigers in five games to win their 12th Japan Series championship. (Mainichi in Japanese)
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