A ferry carrying over 250 individuals caught fire near Madura Island, Indonesia, resulting in five confirmed fatalities and 41 passengers unaccounted for. Rescue operations are continuing.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Florida's Kennedy Space Centre, casting significant doubt on NASA's lunar ambitions, including a 2026 Moon Base launch, and jeopardising Amazon's satellite broadband network rollout.
Police have arrested eight students in connection with a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Kenya. The fire killed 16 pupils and devastated a dormitory housing 135 bunk beds. Investigations into the precise cause are ongoing.
