A car speeding at high velocity crashed into a parked motorcycle that a man was leaning against. The man was thrown aside and was not injured, but his motorcycle flew into a pedestrian, who was injured and taken to the hospital.
A stampede occurred in the evening in northern Kolkata (West Bengal, India) during the Hindu Durga Puja festival. According to authorities, at least 17 people were killed and 25 more were injured. Police linked the incident to a large crowd gathering amid rain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences and said assistance was being provided to the victims.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran faces a choice: abandon its 'nuclear ambitions' and reach a deal or face a swift and devastating military strike. He also accused Tehran of funding Hezbollah and the Houthis and linked the policy to Trump's broader strategy in the Western Hemisphere.
Anti-government protests in Albania continue for a fifth day. Students are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over corruption allegations, as well as improvements to education and working conditions. Clashes with police occurred in Tirana, where tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets were used. 167 people were detained and 132 police officers were injured.
