Early morning reports indicated Israeli strikes on the Lebanon-Syria border and Beirut, potentially targeting Hezbollah leadership. The conflict's expansion prompted concerns, leading to the largest oil price surge in two years. The EU agreed to impose tariffs on Chinese electric cars, signaling a shift in economic relations. Domestically, the European Court ruled against FIFA's transfer rules, potentially reshaping football economics. The government's approach to asylum seekers caused coalition tensions. Environmental concerns persisted, with experts calling for transparency in Tata Steel's emissions data. By evening, the first repatriation flight from Lebanon arrived in Eindhoven, carrying 185 people. Throughout the day, media coverage reflected growing anxiety about the widening Middle East conflict and its global implications.