The morning was dominated by the Colombia earthquake, with the death toll climbing from 132 to 224 and thousands missing, but this story gradually receded. The Lavitola-Ranucci affair continued to generate headlines, with Salvini calling for Ranucci's suspension and the journalist raising alarm on social media. By early afternoon, a Panamanian vessel forced the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and was fired upon, killing two; the Houthis also struck a ship in the Red Sea, killing four. This maritime escalation briefly seized editorial attention. In the evening, the European Athletics Championships took over: Nadia Battocletti won gold and Micol Majori bronze in the 5000m, while Marcell Jacobs injured himself in the 100m final. The swimming Europeans also delivered medals, with Martinenghi and Quadarella winning golds. The sports triumphs, especially Battocletti's and Jacobs' contrasting fates, became the day's dominant narrative.