Armed conflicts and attacks
Syrian conflict
SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes
A kamikaze drone of unknown origin strikes a governate building in Aleppo while government officials were holding a conference inside, a day after the government declared a ceasefire in the city. (Al Jazeera)
The U.S. military launches airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria. (Sky News) (Fox News)
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela
The United States urges its citizens to leave Venezuela immediately, following reports that Colectivos were targeting individuals holding American citizenship. (Fox News)
2025–2026 Iranian protests
Iran International estimates that at least 2,000 protestors have been killed by government forces in Iran in the past 48 hours. (Iran International)
Disasters and accidents
The death toll from a garbage landslide in Cebu City, Philippines, rises to at least four, with authorities rescuing 12 of about 50 buried sanitation workers. (AFP via Arab News)
Science and technology
Pornography Act
Indonesia suspends access to the Grok chatbot over concerns about the generation of pornographic content and summons representatives of its developer, xAI, for investigation. (Reuters)
Sports
2025–26 FA Cup
In association football, National League North side Macclesfield beat the FA Cup defending champions Crystal Palace 2–1, in statistically the biggest upset in the competition's 155-year history. (BBC Sport)
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