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.

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.

Thug Life, featuring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, has crossed Rs 40 crore at the Indian box office but is experiencing a decline in collections. After a strong opening day of Rs 15.5 crore, the film earned only Rs 3.25 crore on its fifth day. The mixed critical reception and controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's remarks about Kannada have affected its performance, particularly in Karnataka where the film was canceled. The Tamil version leads in revenue, but audience interest appears to be waning as the film enters its second week.