Russia has launched another significant drone attack on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and damaging a maternity facility in Odesa. This follows the largest drone assault on Ukraine the previous day, amid heightened military activity from Moscow, which claims to be responding to Ukrainian incursions. Emergency services responded to multiple districts in Kyiv, while in Odesa, a man was killed and four others injured. Despite claims from both sides to avoid civilian targets, the conflict has resulted in numerous civilian casualties, primarily among Ukrainians.

Nicholas Pooran, a prominent West Indies cricketer, announced his retirement from international cricket at 29. He made the announcement through an emotional Instagram post, reflecting on his pride in representing the team and leading it as captain. Pooran is the all-time leading scorer in T20Is for West Indies, with 2,275 runs in 106 matches. His career included significant achievements and challenges, including a suspension in 2019. Cricket West Indies recognized him as a "game-changer" and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the sport.

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) faces administrative challenges following a stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, leading to the relocation of the India ‘A’ vs South Africa ‘A’ one-day series to Rajkot. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has not linked the stampede to the venue change. Concerns are growing about the feasibility of hosting ICC Women’s World Cup matches in Bengaluru, with significant damage reported at the stadium. Former captain Shantha Rangaswamy expressed worries about the impact on women's cricket in the state, emphasizing the need for renovations.

Tensions between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have begun to de-escalate after a series of sharp exchanges. Trump expressed a willingness to communicate with Musk, stating he would not be surprised if Musk had already reached out. This follows Musk's criticism of Trump's domestic legislation and unfounded claims linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite their fallout, Musk has since deleted inflammatory posts and shared a supportive statement from Trump, indicating a potential reconciliation between the two influential figures.