The White House has refuted US media claims regarding the imminent departures of Pete Hegseth, the White House Chief of Staff, and Mark Rubio, the Secretary of State. Reports suggested calls for Hegseth's replacement and a potential impeachment vote, while Rubio was rumoured to be preparing a presidential campaign.
A Bahamian pilot successfully ditched a twin-engine aircraft in the Atlantic Ocean after both engines failed during a flight between Bahamian islands. All 11 people on board were rescued by a US Air Force unit after several hours adrift on a life raft.
Five Italian nationals died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives while exploring underwater caves. The incident, near Vaavu Atoll, involved a marine biology professor, her daughter, and two researchers from the University of Genoa. Rough weather conditions were reported.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing, engaging in extensive discussions that concluded without a significant trade breakthrough. While both leaders described the talks as productive, China issued a stern warning regarding Taiwan, framing its potential mishandling as a risk for direct conflict.
