A car struck pedestrians in Modena city centre, injuring at least seven people, including two seriously. The vehicle crashed into a department store window, crushing one woman against it. Mayor Massimo Mezzetti confirmed authorities are investigating the incident further.

Mohammed Mahdi, a sergeant major in the Maldivian military, tragically died during a recovery mission for four missing Italian divers. This operation aims to retrieve bodies believed to be trapped in underwater caves, as searches continue in the Vaavu Atoll.

French authorities have confined 1,700 individuals aboard the Ambassador Cruise Line ship in Bordeaux following a suspected norovirus outbreak, which has left dozens ill and one British passenger deceased. Enhanced sanitation measures are in place; the ship will be monitored closely.

Spain has confirmed three deaths aboard the MV Hondius due to a hantavirus outbreak. The vessel, which was touring remote islands in the Atlantic, has seen severe health implications for its passengers. Health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

China hosted a state banquet for Donald Trump, prepared by Chinese President Xi Jinping, featuring Huaiyang cuisine. Dishes included lobster in tomato soup and Beijing roast duck. Discussions centred on enhancing bilateral ties, with a focus on economic cooperation and regional stability.

Five tourists, including University of Genoa marine biologist Monica Montefalcone and her daughter, tragically died during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll. An investigation is ongoing as search teams resume their efforts to locate the remaining bodies.