A coordinated rescue by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard saved 18 crew members from the MV Wan Hai 503, a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, after a container explosion caused a major fire off the coast of Kerala. The incident occurred 44 nautical miles from Azhikkal, prompting immediate distress signals and rescue operations. While 18 crew members were rescued, four remain missing. The fire, fueled by hazardous cargo, continues to burn, and authorities are working to prevent further explosions and environmental damage. The ship's owners have been directed to deploy expert salvors.

Daniela Signor found love in an unconventional place: funerals. After attending a relative's funeral three years ago, she became enamored with Apollo Scariot, a funeral director in her small town of Pinhalzinho, Brazil. Instead of approaching him directly, Daniela attended various funerals to catch his attention. Despite her persistence, it took two years for Apollo to notice her. Eventually, they connected, began dating, and by May 2025, they were married, arriving at their wedding in a hearse, symbolizing their unique love story.

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.

A strange incident occurred during a Tamil Nadu Premier League match when K Aashiq's bat broke mid-shot, hitting bowler Emmanuel Cherian. The Chepauk Super Gillies scored 212 for 7, with Aashiq contributing 54 runs. In response, the Nellai Royal Kings managed only 171 for 9, despite Arun Karthik's 51 runs and Muhammed Adnan Khan's late resistance of 48 runs. The Chepauk Super Gillies won the match by 41 runs.