Hayden Panettiere’s death at 36 prompts renewed calls for stronger protections for child actors. Former young performers including Melissa Gilbert urge the entertainment industry to improve support systems for minors on sets, arguing that long-standing pressures facing child stars require better oversight, mental health care and workplace safeguards.

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, dies at 66 after battling cancer. His death is announced by family members and confirmed by figures in Nigeria’s film industry, marking the loss of a prominent screen actor with a long-standing presence in Nollywood.

Several people are injured in Hyderabad when a sound and lighting setup collapses during actor Yash’s pre-release event for the film “Toxic.” The falling speaker and stage equipment strike attendees, and at least one student loses consciousness, turning a promotional gathering into an emergency response situation.

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast develop a dissolvable 3D-printed microneedle patch intended to improve treatment for localized skin cancer. The patch is designed to deliver therapy directly through the skin, pointing to a more targeted approach that could help reduce the burden of conventional treatment methods.

Rishabh Pant leaves India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo after suffering a wrist injury and retiring hurt. He is struck while attempting a pull shot off Lahiru Kumara in the 58th over, reacts immediately in discomfort, and walks off, though he is expected to be available to bat on Day 2.