The United States says it strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fires ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships. U.S. Central Command describes the action as a direct response to the attack on the ships, marking a sharp escalation in an already tense confrontation between Washington and Tehran.

An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, kills at least 10 people and injures dozens more, with others reported missing. The blast hits in the afternoon near La Paz, sending emergency crews to the base as authorities work to account for casualties and determine what caused the explosion.

Masked protesters block roads into the Port of Dover and the nearby A20, disrupting access to one of Britain’s busiest ferry gateways. Vehicles are prevented from entering or leaving the port, causing travel delays and affecting cross-Channel passengers as authorities respond to the roadblocks.

Rescuers in Nepal pull two people out alive 10 days after catastrophic floods, in separate operations in badly damaged areas. The survivors are found as search teams keep working through debris and unstable structures, offering a rare sign of hope deep into a disaster response that has stretched on for days.

A Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney diverts to Christchurch after a suspected engine problem shortly after takeoff, with flames reportedly seen from the engine. The aircraft lands safely after the mid-air scare, and the diversion prompts an emergency response as the incident comes under investigation.

The White House is reviewing possible replacements for Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, with no final decision yet announced. The deliberations point to potential change near the top of the Pentagon at a time when U.S. defense leadership is under close attention amid mounting international security pressures.

Two children are injured near Geelong in Victoria after strong winds lift a jumping castle into the air during a birthday party. Police say the inflatable becomes airborne and the children are thrown or fall from it, adding to renewed safety concerns around such structures in gusty conditions.

Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board releases the 2026 UTME results for underage candidates and clarifies the rules around admission. The move allows candidates to check their scores through official channels while underscoring that access to results does not by itself settle eligibility for university entry.