Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for sending troops to assist in the "liberation" of the Kursk region. During a visit to North Korea, Volodin stated that North Korean soldiers fought alongside Russian forces to reclaim territory from Ukrainian troops.
Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated from the Madrid Masters tournament after losing in straight sets to the sixth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti. The match ended 6-4, 7-5, preventing the Dutch player from advancing to the round of 16.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has indicated that a potential settlement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial must be explored before any pardon is considered. Consequently, Netanyahu currently has no immediate prospect of receiving presidential clemency in the ongoing legal case.
A judge has ruled that the Kingsnight party at Amsterdam's Homomonument can continue until 1:00 AM, dismissing a complaint that sought an earlier end time based on noise policies. The court determined the event features a variety of musical genres rather than a continuous "dance-like" profile, which would have required an 11:00 PM cutoff. Additionally, the judge overturned a recent municipal decision that had attempted to lower the permitted volume levels for the celebration.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the shooter at a media dinner in Washington likely also targeted President Donald Trump. The investigation into the motive for the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner remains ongoing.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen contacted Donald Trump to express solidarity following a shooting incident at a media gala in Washington. Writing on social media, she emphasized that political violence has no place in democratic societies.